Volume_1_Specs_RTA_Renovate_Area_60C_Low_Roof_Office_Area.pdf

Renovate Area 60C Low Roof Office Area Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR)

Richmond, Virginia

Contract No.: W91236-14-D-0029-D0007 Solicitation No.: W91236-18-B-0014

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Ready to Advertise Submission

VOLUME 1

Prepared For:

US Army Corps of Engineers

Norfolk District

16 February 2018

Prepared By:

POND

2809 S. Lynnhaven Road, Suite 140 Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Tel: 757-499-4562

02-16-18

Renovate Area 60C Low Roof Office Area - DSCR Richmond VA 1160456

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 30 00 10 50 PROJECT WORK REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS

01 32 01 00 50 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.10 10 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

01 45 35 ATT SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

01 45 35 ATT STATEMENT OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 50 00 ATT PROJECT SIGN DETAILS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 75 00.00 40 STARTING AND ADJUSTING

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 00 ATT EQUIPMENT DATA SHEET – WARRANTY, AS-BUILTS, ETC

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 91 00.15 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION AND

02 82 13.00 10 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

02 83 13.00 20 LEAD IN CONSTRUCTION

02 85 00.00 20 MOLD REMEDIATION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 01 20.70 UNIT MASONRY CLEANING AND RESTORATION

04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL

05 30 00 STEEL DECKS

05 40 00 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

05 51 33 METAL LADDERS

05 52 00 METAL RAILINGS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 41 16.00 10 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

06 61 16 SOLID SURFACING FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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07 21 16 MINERAL FIBER BLANKET INSULATION

07 22 00 ROOF AND DECK INSULATION

07 27 10.00 10 BUILDING AIR BARRIER SYSTEM

07 27 36 SPRAY FOAM AIR BARRIERS

07 51 13 BUILT-UP ASPHALT ROOFING

07 53 23 ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE-DIENE-MONOMER ROOFING

07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 14 00 WOOD DOORS

08 51 13 ALUMINUM WINDOWS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

08 81 00 GLAZING

08 91 00 METAL WALL LOUVERS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 22 00 SUPPORTS FOR PLASTER AND GYPSUM BOARD

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 30 10 CERAMIC, QUARRY, AND GLASS TILING

09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 65 00 RESILIENT FLOORING

09 68 00 CARPETING

09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

09 96 00 HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 11 00 VISUAL DISPLAY UNITS

10 14 00.10 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

10 14 00.20 INTERIOR SIGNAGE

10 21 13 TOILET COMPARTMENTS

10 22 39 FOLDING PANEL PARTITIONS

10 28 13 TOILET ACCESSORIES

10 44 16 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 24 13 ROLLER WINDOW SHADES

12 36 00 COUNTERTOPS

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 42 00 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13.00 10 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE PROTECTION

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE

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DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 00 00 AIR SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION, VENTILATION, AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 00 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

23 09 23.13 20 BACnet DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR HVAC

23 11 25 FACILITY GAS PIPING

23 21 13.00 20 LOW TEMPERATURE WATER (LTW) HEATING SYSTEM

23 23 00 REFRIGERANT PIPING

23 52 00 HEATING BOILERS

23 82 02.00 10 UNITARY HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

26 29 23 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEMS UNDER 600 VOLTS

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 10 00 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 76 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

32 92 19 SEEDING

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 11 00 WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION PIPING

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A

1. Roof Asbestos Survey Report, Building 60C, Defense Supply Center Richmond, April 20, 2016

2. Interior Baseline Asbestos Survey, Defense Supply Air Richmond, Building No. 60, September 2013

3. Comprehensive Interior Asbestos Survey, DSCR Building 60, August 18, 2006

APPENDIX B

1. Lead Based Paint Screening DSCR, August 28, 2014

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

08/15

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Project Description

The work includes furnishing all plant, equipment, labor, devices, tools, materials, transportation, services, supervision and all miscellaneous requirements to perform all operations in conjunction with the efforts to accomplish the work. Work includes the repair and renovation of the existing approximate 6,400 SF Building 60C Low Roof Office Area. The facility is single story and constructed adjacent to Warehouse 60C. The work includes the associated asbestos and lead based paint abatement and mold remediation. All work shall be complete and function as intended, as if identified exclusively. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with applicable drawings, specifications, industry standards, applicable Building and Environmental Codes, Regulations, and Laws. Project elements include, but are not limited to: site water utility, exterior stair modifications and a wheel chair lift, building envelope enhancements, roof and window replacements, interior partitions, interior finishes, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems, interior power distribution, interior lighting, and interior telecommunications infrastructure. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) in addition to Federal, State, and local regulations.

1.1.2 Location

The work is located at the Defense Supply Center in Richmond, VA , approximately as indicated. The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.

1.2 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

The Warehouse will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract. Occupancy notifications will be posted in a prominent location in the work area.

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 EXISTING WORK

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

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

b. 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, SECTION 01 11 00 Page 1 existing work must be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.4 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation, and comply with Installation requirements for locating and marking underground utilities.

Contact local utility locating service a minimum of 72 hours prior to excavating, to mark utilities, and within sufficient time required if work occurs on a Monday or after a Holiday. Verify existing utility locations indicated on contract drawings, within area of work.

Identify and mark all other utilities including water, sanitary sewer, storm, electric and telecommunications not managed and located by the local utility companies. Scan the construction site with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), electromagnetic, or sonic equipment, and mark the surface of the ground or paved surface where existing underground utilities are discovered. Verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities,and any type of underground obstruction not indicated, or specified to be removed, that is indicated or discovered during scanning, in locations to be traversed by piping, and other work to be conducted or installed. Verify elevations before installing new work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made.

1.4.1 Notification Prior to Excavation

Notify the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to starting excavation work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 Sustainability

The project has been designed based upon sustainable principles and requires the use of EPA designated, biobased, energy efficient, and environmentally preferable products. They are as follows

2.1.1 EPA Designated

The contractor shall meet the recycled content requirements set forth by the EPA for the products listed below.

http://www3.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/index.htm

a. Building insulation

b. Roofing insulation

c. Air barrier

d. Acoustical ceiling tiles

e. Carpet

f. Porcelain floor tiles

g. Vinyl composition floor tiles

h. Rubber base

i. Plastic laminate

j. Systems furniture

2.1.2 Bio Based

The contractor shall meet the BioPreferred Program requirements set forth

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 2 by USDA for the products listed below.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml

a. Roofing

b. Spray foam air barrier

c. Interior paint

d. Solid surface

e. Plastic laminate

2.1.3 Energy Efficient

The following energy and water efficient products shall be used.

https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/search-energy-efficient-products

a. Windows and doors

b. Refrigerator

c. Ice machine

d. Condensing unit and compressor air conditioning system

e. Mini-split system air conditioning unit

f. Boiler

g. Faucets

h. Toilets

i. Water cooler

2.1.4 Applicable FAR Clauses

a. FAR Provision 52.223-1 - Biobased Product Certification

b. FAR Clause 52.223-2 - Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

c. FAR Provision 52.223-4 - Recovered Material Certification (should be included in solicitations)

d. FAR Clause 52.223-9 - Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Items

e. FAR Clause 52.223-17 - Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

f. FAR Clause 52.223-15 - Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products

2.1.5 Low VOC and non-toxic and non- hazardous Chemicals

Low VOC and non-toxic and non- hazardous chemicals shall be used during construction. Do not use ozone depleting substances.

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not used.

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Renovate Area 60C Low Roof Office Area - DSCR Richmond, VA

PART l GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

SECTION 01 30 00.10 50

PROJECT WORK REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS

a. Facility: the facility is:

D.S.C.R.

CO: Contracting Officer or his authorized representative.

1.2 SPECIAL CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

1.2.1 Project Phasing and Performance Period

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The contractor shall complete the work within the duration specified in Section 01 32 01. 00 10 "PROJECT SCHEDULE".

1. 3 COOPERA'rION WITH USING AGENCY AND OTHER CONTRACTORS

During the period of this contract, other contracts may be in force for the construction of other features of work on or adjacent to the site of work being accomplished under this contract. it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor on this contract to be fully informed of the extent of the limits of work to be performed by other Contractors. Should there be any conflict between these limits, it shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer {CO) and the CO's decision shall be final. Also, prior to completion of work under this contract, members of the using Agency may be performing work or occupying facilities on or adjacent to the a�ea. the Contractor shall arrange his plant and shall schedule and perform this work so as to effectively cooperate with all other Contractors and Government agencies.

1.4 PERSONNEL RESTRICTIONS

Personnel are limited to the immediate site areas and shall not enter buildings or facilities not involved in the work. All employees of the Contractor will be subject to all rules and regulations of the Facility which pertain to personnel. The Contractor shall erect fences and signs as specified and be responsible fo.r the restrictions of all personnel. The Contractor's plans for restricting personnel access to the pro]ect site shall be submitted for approval as a part of the Safety Plan (Accident Prevention Plan). Facility access shall be restricted. Contractor shall comply with current security requirements. All vehicles shall be registered with the military police.

1.4.1 Security Requirements Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR)

1.4.1.1 Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts

Furnish a list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

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1.4.1.2 Security Requirements Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR)

No employee or representative of the Contractor will be admitted to the work site unless he furnishes satisfactory proof that he is a citizen of the United States or has proper identification to work in the United States.

a. Personnel Information: All authorized non-military personnel utilizing the base are required to have in their possession at all times a Base Visitor Pass or Base Identification. '!'his pass is issued by the DSCR Visitors Center located at the North Gate. Proof of identity is required to obtain a visitor pass or Base Identification.

The Visitors Center is open Monday through Friday except Federal holidays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A minimum of 5 working days prior to start of work, the Contractor shall furnish to the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), Richmond, VA, Security Department, via the Contracting Officer, the following information for Contractor and subcontractor personnel required to enter the Station:

(1) Contract Number

(2) Beginning Date (Month, Day, Year)

(3) Ending Date (Month, Day, Year)

(4) Name of the company (The Prime Contractor and Sub Contractor)

(5) Full Name of the employee (First, Middle and Last)

(6) Address of Current (Employee's) Residence (BldgJI, Street, City, State, Zip or City and Country)

(7) Social Security Number (SSNlt)

(8) OS Citizen (Yes/No)

(9) Gender (Male/Female)

(10) Race (American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and White)

(11) Date of Birth (Month, Day, Year)

(12) Place 6f Bicth (City, State, Country)

b. The DSCR Security Department will run a criminal h.istory check on Contractor employees as a condition of employment. Official proof of identity or naturalization papers may be required, which will be returned once entered into the security computer system. Based on the results of the criminal history check, the Security Officer will or will not grant entry to the Station, if entry is denied, the Contractor will be immediately notified. DSCR Security may require updating or rechecking criminal history based on the duration of the contract. NOTE: DSCR Security has been denying entry to persons whose police record checks are positive.

c. Proof of Identity-Official identification can consist of copies of birth certificates, valid federal identification, valid state

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Renovate Area 60C Low Roof Office Area - DSCR Richmond, VA 1160456 identification, or valid naturalization papers, Examples of official identification are valid state issued driver's license, military ID card, military dependent ID card, green card, etc. Expired identification is not valid.

d.Base Entry Passes - Contractor base entry passes will be valid for each entry aboard DSCR from 6:00 a.rn. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday except for Federal holidays, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Contracting Officier, and DSCR Security has been notified. The passes are the property Of the base and are to be returned to Visitors Control at the North Gate upon completion Of the contract or termination of employment. Replacement passes must be requested in writing and be accomplished by written authorization from the Contracting Officer. Compliance with this requirement is mandatory and certification thereof to the Contracting Officer is required prior to submitting final invoices. Failure to return badges will hold up Contractor's final payment.

e. Contractor Responsibility for Employees - The Contractor is responsible for employees under his employment. Ensure that employees are familiar with and obey station traffic, safety, and security regulations.

f. Unofficial photography, cameras, or photographs are prohibited on DSCR property. When official photographs are required, submit a written approval request containing specific justification and details to the Contracting Officer 5 days prior.

g. Firearms, Weapons, Alcoholic Beverages, Illegal Drugs, and Contraband are prohibited on DSCR property. Violators may be prosecuted. State issued/authorized concealed weapons permits are not valid on Federal (DSCR) property.

h, Motor Vehicle Operation - Ingress and egress of personnel will be subject to the DSCR security regulations.

(1) All personnel must be made aware of the base speed limits:

25 mph (unless otherwise posted}

Speed limits are enforced and violators will be ticketed. DSCR traffic violations are processed through the federal court system.

(2) Seat belts are MANDATORY

(3) Parking is in designated areas only, between two white lines. No parking is permitted in fire lanes, on seeded areas, in reserved parking slots, or assigned handicapped parking. Any equipment or vehicle that does not fit within a standard parking space must contact the Contracting Officer to determine a designated area·for parking such equipment or vehicle.

Contractor employees shall park vehicles (Commercial or Private) in areas designated by the Contracting Officer. This area may or may not necessarily be within reasonable walking distance of the construction site. The contractor shall provide transportation between the parking a�ea and the construction site. Contractor employee parking shall not interfere with existing and established parking requirements of the Base.

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(4) Traffic accidents should be reported immediately to the DSCR Emergency Dispatch by calling 911 or (804) 279-4888.

(5) All.personnel entering the installation are subject to random vehicle inspection/searches at any time while on the base.

The purpose of these inspections is to detect the theft of Government and private property, firearms, weapons, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or contraband.

i. Commercially Owned Vehicles - All commercial Vehicles are to clearly display the authorized company name or logo on both sides of the vehicle.

ii. Privately Owned Vehicles - No privately Owned Vehicles will be allowed within the Defense Distribution Depot, Richmond, VA (DDRV) area or any.other secure/cont�olled i�dustrial area located on

DSCR.

iii. Rental Vehicles - The driver is to show all paper work from the rental company showing that the driver is authorized to operate the subject vehicle. Rental vehicles will not be allowed in secure/controlled industrial areas located on DSCR unless the rental vehicle clearly displays the authorized operating company name or logo on both sides of the vehicle.

i. Access to Restricted Areas - Base entry passes allm,1 access to designated areas on the installation only. Entries into secure/controlled industrial areas are prohibited unless the contract requires it.

j. Current Information - Contractors will be responsible for keeping the vehicle and employee lJ.sts current, and for securing and returnlng identification cards belonging to terminated employees to the DSCR Security Department.

k. Providing Information to Subcontractors - Prime Contractors shall be responsible for ensuring that subcontractors receive security information. Failure to comply with the specified requirements will result in prime contractors and subcontractors being denied access to the construction site.

1. DSCR. is no responsible for job site security. Removal of material from job-site and base are subject to security checks. Contractor is to notify DSCR security of any special measures (watchman, alarm, etc), security concerns, security problems, or unusual activities within the job site.

1.4.1.3 Personnel Entry Approval

Failure to obtain entry approval will not affect the contract price or time of completion.

1. 5 TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES

The facility is served by an all weather surfaced road network. Road(s) within the Facility proposed lo be used by the Contractor shall be subject to prior approval of the Facility authorities and such roads, if used,.

shall be maintained throughout construction and shall be restored to as

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1160456Renovate Area 60C Low Roof Office Area - DSCR Richmond, VA goorl c:ondition as existed prior to their use. the Contractor shall also construct, subject to approval, su�h temporary haul roads and beidges as may be necessary for conducting his work. Any such temporary construction shall be removed and the affected area restored to its original condition.

All costs for the use of existing transportation facilities, for the construction of temporary facilities, and for maintenance, repair, removal and restoration shall be norne by the Contractor.

1. 5 .1 Use of Roads

Hard-surfaced roads from major and primary municipal roads serve the Facility. the movement of all vehicles within the Facility shall be confined to the roads designated and shall comply with traffic regulations within the Facility. The contractor shall keep all roads clear of all obstructions and free of mud and other foreign materials resulting from operations. The Contractor's vehicles shall at no time follow a vehicle clo.ser than 50 feet, and all vehicles shall pull off the road and come to a complete stop when meeting when meeting emergency vehicles, or vehicles with £_lashing lights. facility speed limits and traffic controls shall be observed.

1.5.2 Road Restrictions

The movement of all vehicles within the Facility shall be confined to the roads designated and shall comply with traffic regulations within the Facility. Other roads may be used only with the approval of the CO.

1. 5. 3 Cleated Vehicles

Cleated vehicles shall not be moved over surfaced roads except at the immediate site of the area where they are to be used,

1.6 COORDINATION IN WORK AREAS

1.6.1 Occupied Work Area

The area where work is to be accomplished will be occupied during the work.

Activities of the occupants of the scheduled work area shall not be interrupted or hampered in any way without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

1. 6. 2 Hours of Work

The normal work hours for construction shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday of each week. Any request to change these hours shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer at least two calendar days prior to the desired day on which the change is to go into effect. The changed hours shall not go into effect until written permission has been received from the Contracting Officer.

1. 6. 3 Existing Utility Location

Existing utilities must be located before doing any digging work on Facility. The Contractor shall be responsible to contact Miss Utility, obtain all necessary existing utility locations, which may be necessary to accomplish his work, and mark any utility lines in the immediate vicinity of his work. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to contact Miss utility at 1-800-552-7110 for locating commercial utilities 48 hours prior to digging operations.

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1. 6. 4 Digging Permits

Contractor is responsible for obtaining all digging permits, including associated locating and marking services, in accordance with installation and local requirements, at no additional cost to the Government. "Clearance Permits for Digging" must be obtained before doing any work on Facility.

the Contractor shall be responsible to obtain all necessary digging permits an pay_ costs associated with the permit, which may be necessary to accomplish his work.

1. 6. 5 Personnel Escort

An authorized Contractor representative must escort all personnel attempting to obtain a badge to Security. the representative shall sign documentation that the employee meets Security criteria and is suitable for a badge to be issued.

1.7 INTERRUPTIONS OF UTILITIES

1.7.1 Approval

Utility services shall not be interrupted by the Contractor to relocate, make connections, or interrupt for any purpose, without written approval of the CO.

1. 7. 2 Request

Request for permission to shut down services shall be submitted in writing to the CO not less than 14 calendar days prior to date of proposed interruption. The request shall give the following information:

1. 7. 3

a. Nature of Utility (Gas, L.P. or H.P., Water, Elec, Communications, Fire Alarm Systems, Security Systems)

b. Size of line and location of shutoff.

c. Buildings and service affected.

d. Hours and date of shutoff.

e. Estimated length of time service will be interrupted.

Service Interruptions

Services shall not be shut of.f until receipt of approval of the proposed hours and date from the Contracting Officer.

1. 7. 4 Timely Disconnections

Shutoffs which will cause interruption of Government work operations as determined by the Contracting Officer shall be accomplished during regular non-work hours or non-work days of the using Agency without any additional cost to the Government.

1. 7. 5 Utilities Operation

Operation of valves on water mains will be by Government personnel. Where shutoff of water lines interrupts service to fire hydrants or fire

SECTION 01 30 00.10 50 Page 6 sprinkler systems, the: Facility Fire Department shall be notified by the Contractor 1n writing 72 hours prior to the proposed interruption. the Contractor shall arrange his operations and have sufficient material and personnel available to complete the work without undue delay and shall restore service without delay in event of emergency.

1.7.6 Gas

E'low in has mains which have been shut off shall not ba .restored until the.

Government inspector has determined that all lterns serviced by the gas line have been shut off.

1. 8 PHYSICAL DATA

The physical conditions surveys; indicated on the drawings and in the specifications qre the result of site visits, and borings. See drawings for p·avement coring/boring information.

1. 9 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNCJSUALLY SERVER WEATHER

th.is provision specifies the procedure for the determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather in accordance with the Contract Clause entitled noefault: (Iti:x:ed Price Construction) 11• In order for the contracting Officer to award a time extension under this clause, the following conditions must be satisfied:

1. 9 .1

a. The weather experienced at the project site during the contract period must be found to be unusually sever, that is, more severe than the adverse weather anticipated for the project location during any given month.

b. The unusually severe weather must acutally cause a delay to the completion of the pr_oject. The delay must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

Schedule

The following schedule of monthly anticipated adverse weather delays is based on National Oceanic and Atmospheiic Administration (NOAA) or similar data for the project location and will constitute the base line for monthly weather time eval�ations. the Contractor's progress schedule must reflect these anticipated adverse weather delays in all weather dependent activities.

MONTHLY ANTICIPATED ADV8RSE WEllcTHER DELA':/ WORK DAYS BASED ON ( 5) DAY ,iORK WEEK

JAN. l"EB MAR SEP

DSCR 10 9 9

APR

MAY

JUN

JULY

AOG

7 6

OCT

1. 9. 2 Records

NOV DEC

7 9

Upon acknowledgement of the Notice to proceed and continuing throughout the contract, the Contractor will record on the daily CQC report, occurrence of adverse weather and Tesultant _impact to normally scheduled work. Actual adverse weather delay days must prevent work on critical activities for 50 percent of more of the Contractor's scheduled 1,-10rk day.

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1. 9. 3 Impacted Do.y.s

The number of actual adverse weather days shall include days impacted by actual adverse weather (even if adverse weather occurred in previous month), be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day in each month, and be recorded as full days. If the number of actual adverse weather delay days exceeds the number of days anticipated in the schedule of monthly anticipated adverse weather delays to calendar days, giving full consideration for equivalent fair weather work days, and issue a modification in accordance with the Contract Clauses entitled "Default (Fixed Price Construction)".

1.10 SITE CONTAMINATION

This site is designated a Category II site and is defined as a current or former industrial site or other hazard producing activity site which is perceived to be a clean locationl however, due to former industrial or other activities within or near the site, it has the potential for contamination.

1. 10 .1 Contamination Removal

In the event that contamination beyond that shown or specified is encountered, the Contracting Officer shall be advised immediately. The contamination shal1 be removed as directed and replaced with satisfactory material. payment therefore will be made in conformance with the CHANGES clause of the CONTRACT CLAOSES.

1.10. 2 Compliance Requirements

The Contractor shall comply wtih applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations (including the obtaining of licenses and permits) in connection with any hazardous material, substance or waste.

1.10. 3 Requirements

The requirements of this clause and any act or failure to act by the Government shall not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility or liability for the safety of Government, Contractor or subcontractor personnel or property.

1.11 WORK IN QOARANTINED AREA

The work called forby this contract involves activities in counties quarantined.by the Department of Agriculture to prevent the spread of certain plant pests which may be present in the soil. the Contractor agrees that all construction equipment and tools to be moved from such counties shall be thoughly cleaned of all soil residues at the construction site with water under pressure arid that hand tools shall be thoroughly cleaned by brushing or other means to remove all soil. In addition, if this contract involves the identification, shipping, storage, testing, or disposal of soils from such a quarantined area, the Conrtactor agrees to comply with the provisions of ER 1110·�1-5 and attachments, a copy of which will be made available by the Contracting Officer upon request. The Contractor agrees to assure compliancewith this ·obligation by all subcontractors.

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1.12 HISTORICAL AND ARCHEAOLOGICAL FINDS

Federal legislation provides for the. protection, preservation, and collection of scientific, prehistoric, historical, and archaeological ·ctata, including relics and specimens which might otherwise be lost due to alteration of the terrain or building features as a result of any federal construction project, Should the Contractor, or any of the Contractor's employees, or parties operating or associated with the Contractor, in the performance of this contract discover evidence of possible scientific, prehistoric, historical, or archaeological data, the Contractor shall immediately cease work at that location, avoid further disturbance, and notify the Contracting Officer, giving the location and nature of the findings. The Contractor shall forward written confirmation to the contracting Officer as directed. the Contractor shall exercise care so as not to disturb or damage artifacts or fossils uncovered during excavation operations, and shall provide such cooperation and assistance as may be necessary to preserve the findings for removal or other disposition. Any person who, without permission, injures, destroys, excavates, appropriates, or removes any historical or prehistoric artifact, object of antiquity, or archaeological resource on the public lands of the United States is subject to arrest and penalty of law. Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the Contracting Officer may order delays in the time of performance or changes in the work, or poth. If such delays or changes are ordered, an equitable adjustment will be made in the contract in accordance with. the applicable clauses of the contract.

1.13 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION

Contract Clauses "SUBCONTRACTS 11

0 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES", and "MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP" are supplemented as follows:

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a. Divisions or sections of specifications are not intended to control the contractor in dividing the work among subcontractor, or to limit work performed by any trade.

b. Contractor shall be responsible for coordination of the work of the trades, subcontractors, and materials.

c. The Government or its representative will not undertake to settle any difference between the Contractor and Contractor's subcontractors, or between subcontractors.

d. The Government reserves the right to refuse to permit employment on the work or require dismissal from the work of any subcontractor who, by reason of previous unsatisfactory work on Corps of Engineers project, or for any other reason is considered by the Contracting Officer to be incompetent or otherwise objectionable.

CONSTRUCTION MANPOWER AND EQUIPMENT REPORT

The Contractor shall submit executed CENAO Form 987, Construction Manpower and Equipment Report daily. The report shall include manpower and equipment for the general and subcontractors. f'orms are available from t,he Contracting Officer.

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1. 15 PROFIT

1.15.1 Weighted Guidelines

Weighted guidelines method of determining profit shall be used on any equitable adjustment change order or modification issued under this contract. The profit factors shall be as follows:

1.15.2

Factor Rate

Degree of Risk 20 Relative difficulty of work 15 Size of Job 15 Period of performance 15 Contractor's investment 05 Assistance by Government 05 Subcontracting 25

Value

Weight Value

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Based on the circumstances of each procurement action, each of the above factors shall be weighted from .03 to .12 as indicated below. The value shall be obtained by multiplying the rate by the weight. The_value column when totaled .indicated the fair and reasonable profit percentage under the circumstances of the particular procurement.

1.15.2.1 Degree of Risk

Where the work involves no risk or the degree of risk is very small, the weighting should be ,03; as the degree of risk increases, the weighting should be increased up to a maximum of .12. Lump sum items will have, generally, a higher weighted value than the unit price items for which quantities are provided. Other things to consider: the portion of the work to be done by subcontractors, nature of work, where work is to be performed, reasonableness of negotiated coasts, amount of labor included in costs, and whether the negotiation is before or after performance of work.

1.15.2.2 Relative Difficulty of Work

If the work is most difficult and complex, the weighting should be .12 and should be proportionately reduced to .03 on the simplest of jobs. This factor is tied in to some extent with the degree of risk. Some things to consider: the nature of the work, by whom it is to be done, where, and what is the time schedule.

1.15.2.3 Size of Job

All work not in excess of $100,006 shall be weighted at .12. Work estimated between $100,000 and $5,000,000 shall be proportionately weighted from .12 to .05.

1.15.2.4 Periods of Performance

Jobs in excess of 24 months are to be weighted at .12. Jobs of lesser duration are to be proportionately weighted to a minimum of .03 for jobs not to exceed 30 days. No weight where additional time not required.

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1.15.2.5 Contractor's Investment

The be weighted from .03 to .12 on the basis of below average, average, and above average. Things to consider: amount of subcontracting, mobilization payment item, government furnished property, equipment and facilities, and expediting assistance.

1.15.2.6 Assistance by Government

The be weighted from .12 to .03 on the basis of average to above average.

Things to consider: Use of Government owned property, eqUiprnent and facilities, and expediting assistance.

1.15.2.7 Subcontracting

To be weighted inversely proportional to the amount of subcontracting.

Where BO percent or more of the work is to be subcontracted, the weighting is to be .03 and such weighting proportionately increased to .12 wheie all the work is performed by the Contractor's own forces.

1.16 BLASTING

Blasting will not be permitted.

PART 2

PART 3

PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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PROJECT SCHEDULE

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

ER 1-1-11 (1995) Progress, Schedules, and Network Analysis Systems

1.2 QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall designate an authorized representative who shall be responsible for the preparation of all required project schedule reports.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only or as otherwise designated. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section

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SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Qualifications

Standard Activity Coding Dictionary

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Pursuant to the Contract Clause, SCHEDULE FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, a Project Schedule as described below shall be prepared. The NAS Project Schedule shall be a composite schedule. The scheduling of construction shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor management personnel shall actively participate in its development. Subcontractors and suppliers working on the project shall also contribute in developing and maintaining an accurate Project Schedule. The approved Project Schedule shall be used to measure the progress of the work, to aid in evaluating time extensions, and to provide the basis of all progress payments. The Government will use the NAS Project Schedule to evaluate the

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contractor's progress for timely completion, plan for Quality Assurance verification of the work and evaluate the effects of a proposed modification on the contract duration (critical path activities)

3.2 QUALIFICATIONS- CONTRACTOR SCHEDULING REPRESENTATIVE

The Contractor shall designate, a scheduling representative, the individual tasked with the responsibility for preparation-updating-revision of the NAS schedule who shall be responsible for the preparation and submittal of the entire NAS project schedule including all items specified below and revisions to the schedule or supplemental completion schedules, as applicable or directed by the Contracting Officer. The scheduling representative shall be approved by the Contracting Officer based on a resume indicating as a minimum, formal training from software vendor or 5 years experience in working with NAS schedules.

3.3 BASIS FOR PAYMENT

The schedule shall be the basis for measuring Contractor progress. Lack of an approved schedule or scheduling personnel will result in an inability of the Contracting Officer to evaluate Contractor's progress for the purposes of payment. Failure of the Contractor to provide all information, as specified below, shall result in the disapproval of the entire Project Schedule submission and the inability of the Contracting Officer to evaluate Contractor progress for payment purposes. In the case where Project Schedule revisions have been directed by the Contracting Officer and those revisions have not been included in the Project Schedule, the Contracting Officer may hold retainage up to the maximum allowed by contract, each payment period, until revisions to the Project Schedule have been made.

3.4 PROJECT SCHEDULE

The contractor shall prepare the NAS schedule using a computer software system. The system utilized by the Contractor shall be capable of satisfying all requirements of this specification and ER 1-1-11. Manual methods used to produce any required information shall require prior approval by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer intends to use PRIMAVERA P6. Should the contractor utilize software that is different than that utilized by the Contracting Officer, based on the software utilized by the contractor for the preparation of the NAS schedule, the contractor shall provide a copy of the software and a license to the Administrative Contracting Officer at the Government field office. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the user's manual outlining the selected CPM computer program's mathematical analysis capabilities, details, functions and operation. The Contractor shall provide to the Government a complete input listing for the selected software.

3.4.1 Use of the Critical Path Method

The Critical Path Method (CPM) of network calculation shall be used to generate the Project Schedule. The Contractor shall provide the Project Schedule in the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM).

3.4.2 Level of Detail Required

The Project Schedule shall include an appropriate level of detail. Failure to develop or update the Project Schedule or provide data to the

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Contracting Officer at the appropriate level of detail, as specified by the Contracting Officer, shall result in the disapproval of the schedule. The Contracting Officer will use, but is not limited to, the following conditions to determine the appropriate level of detail to be used in the Project Schedule:

3.4.2.1 Activity Durations

Contractor submissions shall follow the direction of the Contracting Officer regarding reasonable activity durations. Durations shall be in work days.

3.4.2.2 Responsibility

All activities shall be identified in the project schedule by the party responsible to perform the work. Responsibility includes, but is not limited to, the subcontracting firm, contractor work force, or government agency performing a given task. Activities shall not belong to more than one responsible party. The responsible party for each activity shall be identified by the Responsibility Code.

3.4.2.3 Work Areas

All activities shall be identified in the project schedule by the work area in which the activity occurs. Activities shall not be allowed to cover more than one work area. The work area of each activity shall be identified by the Work Area Code.

3.4.2.4 Modification or Claim Number

Any activity that is added or changed by contract modification or used to justify claimed time shall be identified by a mod or claim code that changed the activity. Activities shall not belong to more than one modification or claim item. The modification or claim number of each activity shall be identified by the Mod or Claim Number. Whenever possible, changes shall be added to the schedule by adding new activities.

Existing activities shall not normally be changed to reflect modifications.

3.4.2.5 Bid Item

All activities shall be identified in the project schedule by the Bid Item to which the activity belongs. An activity shall not contain work in more than one bid item. The bid item for each appropriate activity shall be identified by the Bid Item Code.

3.4.3 Scheduled Project Completion

The schedule duration shall extend from NTP to the official contract completion date as awarded (unless approved by Contracting Officer-for early completion).

3.4.3.1 Project Start Date

The schedule shall start no earlier than the date on which the NTP was acknowledged. The Contractor shall include as the first activity in the project schedule an activity called "Start Project". The "Start Project" activity shall have an "ES" constraint date equal to the date that the NTP

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3.4.4 Negative Lags

Lag durations contained in the project schedule shall not have a negative value.

3.5 PROJECT SCHEDULE SUBMISSIONS

The Contractor shall provide the submissions as described below. The data for each submission is as follows:

The contractor shall provide a bar chart schedule for the contract at the Pre-construction conference.

3.5.1 Initial NAS Project Schedule Submission

The preliminary schedule shall be submitted on data disk or CD (2 copies).

Two hard copy of diagrams in color.

Three hard copies of all sorts / report ----earning curve----manpower plot

3.5.2 Review and Evaluation

After the Government's review(s) of the Initial Network Analysis Schedule, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss the review and evaluation of the NAS submittal. Revisions necessary as a result of this review shall be resubmitted for acceptance within 5 calendar days after the meeting.

3.5.2.1 Acceptance

Review comments made by the Government on the Contractor's schedule(s) will not relieve the Contractor from compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents. The Contractor is responsible for scheduling, sequencing, and prosecuting the Work to comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Government acceptance extends only to the activities of the Contractor's schedule that the Government has been assigned responsibility for and agrees it is responsible. The Government will also review for contract imposed schedule constraints and conformance. Comments offered on other parts of the schedule, which the Contractor is assigned responsibility, are offered as a courtesy and are not conditions of Government acceptance; but are for the general conformance with established industry schedule concepts.

a. When the Initial NAS Project Schedule is submitted and accepted by the Contracting Officer, it will then be considered the "Baseline Network Analysis Schedule". The Baseline Network Analysis Schedule will then be used by the Contractor for planning, organizing, and directing the work; reporting progress; and requesting payment for work accomplished. Submittal and acceptance of the Baseline Network Analysis Schedule and accurate updated schedules accompanying the pay requests are both conditions precedent to processing pay requests. Only bonds will be paid prior to acceptance of the Baseline Schedule(s).

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3.6 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The following items shall be submitted by the Contractor for the preliminary submission, initial submission, and every periodic project schedule update throughout the life of the project:

3.6.1 Data Disks

Two data disks containing the project schedule shall be provided. Data on the disks shall adhere to the SDEF format specified in ER 1-1-11, Appendix A.

3.6.1.1 File Medium

The electronic files will be supplied on compact disc, read-only memory (CD-ROM) unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.6.1.2 Disk Label

A permanent exterior label shall be affixed to each disk submitted. The label shall indicate the type of schedule (Preliminary, Initial, Update, or Change), full contract number, project name, project location, data date, name and telephone number or person responsible for the schedule, and the MS-DOS version used to format the disk.

3.6.1.3 File Name

Each file submitted shall have a name related to either the schedule data date, project name, or contract number. The Contractor shall develop a naming convention that will ensure that the names of the files submitted are unique. The Contractor shall submit the file naming convention to the Contracting Officer for approval.

3.6.2 Narrative Report

A Narrative Report shall be provided with the initial project schedule.

This report shall include: a description of activities along the most critical paths, a description of current and anticipated problem areas or delaying factors and their impact, and an explanation of corrective actions taken or required to be taken. The narrative report is expected to relay to the Government, the Contractor's thorough analysis of the schedule output and its plans to compensate for any problems, either current or potential, which are revealed through that analysis. If the contractor believes that any Government action or inaction has, or potentially, will impact its progress, it will include the specific notice of the fact in this report.

This information shall include the activity number of the impacted work, nature and duration of the impact.

The narrative report shall address all modifications and weather activities that were input for the progress and their impact on the contract completion and total float.

3.6.3 Approved Changes Verification

Only project schedule changes that have been previously approved by the Contracting Officer shall be included in the schedule submission. The Narrative Report shall specifically reference, on an activity by activity basis, all changes made since the previous period and relate each change to documented, approved schedule changes.

3.6.4 Network Diagram

One hard copy of the network diagram shall be required on the initial schedule submission. The network diagram shall depict and display the order and interdependence of activities and the…