Attachment_(13)_Re-Issued_Specifications_01_50_01,Revised_8Nov18(LT8Nov18).pdf

VA Livermore Realignment and Closure Part B - Community Based Outpatient

Clinic (CBOC)

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SECTION 01 45 29

TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

08/17

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

This section specifies materials, testing activities and inspection services required during project construction to be provided by a

Testing Laboratory retained by the Contractor.

1.02 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.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION

OFFICIALS (AASHTO)

AASHTO T 27 (2014) Standard Method of Test for

Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse

Aggregates

AASHTO T 96 (2002; R 2010; R 2015) Standard Method of Test for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by

Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles

Machine

AASHTO T 99 (2015) Standard Method of Test for

Moisture-Density Relations of Soils

Using a 2.5-kg (5.5-lb) Rammer and a

305-mm (12-in.) Drop

AASHTO T 104 (1999; R 2016) Standard Method of Test for Soundness of Aggregate by Use of

Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate

AASHTO T 180 (2015) Standard Method of Test for

Moisture-Density Relations of Soils

Using a 4.54-kg (10-lb) Rammer and a

457-mm (18-in.) Drop

AASHTO T 191 (2014) Standard Method of Test for

Density of Soil In-Place by the Sand-

Cone Method

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A325 (2014) Standard Specification for

Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength

ASTM A370 (2016) Standard Test Methods and

Definitions for Mechanical Testing of

Steel Products

ASTM A416/A416M (2016) Standard Specification for

Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven-Wire for

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ASTM A490 (2014a) Standard Specification for

Structural Bolts, Alloy Steel, Heat

Treated, 150 ksi Minimum Tensile

Strength

ASTM C1019 (2014) Standard Test Method for

Sampling and Testing Grout

ASTM C1064/C1064M (2011) Standard Test Method for

Temperature of Freshly Mixed

Hydraulic-Cement Concrete

ASTM C1077 (2016) Standard Practice for

Laboratories Testing Concrete and

Concrete Aggregates for Use in

Construction and Criteria for

Laboratory Evaluation

ASTM C109/C109M (2016a) Standard Test Method for

Compressive Strength of Hydraulic

Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or (50-mm)

Cube Specimens)

ASTM C1314 (2014) Standard Test Method for

Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms

ASTM C136/C136M Standard Test Method for Sieve

Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

ASTM C138/C138M (2016a) Standard Test Method for

Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air

Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete

ASTM C140/C140M (2016) Standard Test Methods for

Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry

Units and Related Units

ASTM C143/C143M (2015) Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete

ASTM C172 (2010) Standard Practice for Sampling

Freshly Mixed Concrete

ASTM C173/C173M (2016) Standard Test Method for Air

Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method

ASTM C231 Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the

Pressure Method

ASTM C31/C31M (2015a; E 2016) Standard Practice for

Making and Curing Concrete Test

Specimens in the Field

ASTM C33/C33M (2016) Standard Specification for

Concrete Aggregates

ASTM C330/C330M (2014) Standard Specification for

Lightweight Aggregates for Structural

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ASTM C39/C39M (2016b) Standard Test Method for

Compressive Strength of Cylindrical

Concrete Specimens

ASTM C567/C567M (2014) Determining Density of

Structural Lightweight Concrete

ASTM C780 (2016) Standard Test Method for

Preconstruction and Construction

Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and

Reinforced Unit Masonry

ASTM C94/C94M Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed

Concrete

ASTM D1188 (2007; E 2010) Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted Bituminous

Mixtures Using Paraffin-Coated

Specimens

ASTM D1556/D1556M (2015; E 2016) Standard Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in

Place by Sand-Cone Method

ASTM D1557 (2012; E 2015) Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction

Characteristics of Soil Using Modified

Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft3) (2700 kN-m/m3)

ASTM D2166/D2166M (2016) Standard Test Method for

Unconfined Compressive Strength of

Cohesive Soil

ASTM D2167 (2015) Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by the Rubber Balloon Method

ASTM D2216 (2010) Laboratory Determination of

Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and

Rock by Mass

ASTM D2974 (2014) Moisture, Ash, and Organic

Matter of Peat and Other Organic Soils

ASTM D3666 (2016) Standard Specification for

Minimum Requirements for Agencies

Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving

Materials

ASTM D3740 (2012a) Minimum Requirements for

Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or

Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in

Engineering Design and Construction

ASTM D6938 (2015) Standard Test Method for In-

Place Density and Water Content of

Soil and Soil-Aggregate by Nuclear

Methods (Shallow Depth)

ASTM E1155 (2014) Standard Test Method for

Determining Floor Flatness and Floor

Levelness Numbers

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ASTM E164 (2013) Ultrasonic Contact Examination of Weldments

ASTM E329 (2014a) Standard Specification for

Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or

Inspection of Materials Used in

Construction

ASTM E543 (2015) Standard Practice for Agencies

Performing Non-Destructive Testing

ASTM E709 (2015) Standard Guide for Magnetic

Particle Examination

ASTM E94 (2004; R 2010) Radiographic

Examination

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

AWS D1.1/D1.1M (2015; Errata 1 2015; Errata 2 2016)

Structural Welding Code - Steel

1.03 REQUIREMENTS

A. Accreditation Requirements

Construction materials testing laboratories must be accredited by a laboratory accreditation authority and will be required to submit a copy of the Certificate of Accreditation and Scope of

Accreditation. The laboratory's scope of accreditation must include the appropriate ASTM standards (i.e.; ASTM E329, ASTM

C1077, ASTM D3666, ASTM D3740, ASTM E543) listed in the technical sections of the specifications. Laboratories engaged in Hazardous

Materials Testing shall meet the requirements of OSHA and EPA. The policy applies to the specific laboratory performing the actual testing, not just the "Corporate Office."

B. Inspection and Testing

Testing laboratory shall inspect materials and workmanship and perform tests described herein and additional tests requested by

Resident Engineer. When it appears materials furnished, or work performed by Contractor fails to meet construction contract requirements, Testing Laboratory shall direct attention of

Resident Engineer to such failure.

C. Written Reports

Testing laboratory shall submit test reports to Resident Engineer, Contractor, unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing by the Resident Engineer. Submit reports of tests that fail to meet construction contract requirements on colored paper.

D. Verbal Reports

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Give verbal notification to Resident Engineer immediately of any irregularity.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EARTHWORK

A. General

The Testing Laboratory shall provide qualified personnel, materials, equipment, and transportation as required to perform the services identified/required herein, within the agreed to schedule and/or time frame. The work to be performed shall be as identified herein and shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. Observe fill and subgrades during proof-rolling to evaluate suitability of surface material to receive fill or base course. Provide recommendations to the Resident Engineer regarding suitability or unsuitability of areas where proof-rolling was observed. Where unsuitable results are observed, witness excavation of unsuitable material and recommend to

Resident Engineer extent of removal and replacement of unsuitable materials and observe proof-rolling of replaced areas until satisfactory results are obtained.

2. Provide full time observation of fill placement and compaction and field density testing in building areas and provide full time observation of fill placement and compaction and field density testing in pavement areas to verify that earthwork compaction obtained is in accordance with contract documents.

3. Provide supervised geotechnical technician to inspect excavation, subsurface preparation, and backfill for structural fill.

B. Testing Compaction:

1. Determine maximum density and optimum moisture content for each type of fill, backfill and subgrade material used, in compliance with AASHTO T 99/AASHTO T 180 Method A, and/or ASTM

D1557 Method A.

2. Make field density tests in accordance with the primary testing method following ASTM D6938 wherever possible. Field density tests utilizing ASTM D1556/D1556M, AASHTO T 191, and/or ASTM

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D2167 shall be utilized on a case by case basis only if there are problems with the validity of the results from the primary method due to specific site field conditions. Should the testing laboratory propose these alternative methods, they should provide satisfactory explanation to the Resident

Engineer before the tests are conducted. Field density tests utilizing ASTM D1556/D1556M shall be preformed at least once for every 10 ASTM D6938 tests performed.

3. Building Slab Subgrade

At least one test of subgrade for every 185 m2 (2000 square feet) of building slab, but in no case fewer than three tests.

In each compacted fill layer, perform one test for every 185 m2

(2000 square feet) of overlaying building slab, but in no case fewer than three tests.

4. Foundation Wall Backfill

One test per 100 feet of each layer of compacted fill but in no case fewer than two tests.

5. Pavement Subgrade

One test for each 400 square yards, but in no case fewer than two tests.

6. Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk

One test for each 300 feet, but in no case fewer than two tests.

7. Trenches

One test at maximum 100 foot intervals per 4 foot of vertical lift and at changes in required density, but in no case fewer than two tests.

8. Footing Subgrade

At least one test for each layer of soil on which footings will be placed. Subsequent verification and approval of each footing subgrade may be based on a visual comparison of each subgrade with related tested subgrade when acceptable to Resident

Engineer. In each compacted fill layer below wall footings, perform one field density test for every 100 feet of wall.

Verify subgrade is level, all loose or disturbed soils have been removed, and correlate actual soil conditions observed with those indicated by test borings.

C. Fill and Backfill Material Gradation

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One test per 2500 sq. ft. stockpiled or in-place source material.

Gradation of fill and backfill material shall be determined in accordance with ASTM C136.

D. Testing for Footing Bearing Capacity

Evaluate if suitable bearing capacity material is encountered in footing subgrade.

E. Testing Materials

Test suitability of on-site and off-site borrow as directed by

Resident Engineer.

F. Refer to the Project Geotechnical Report for further requirements.

More stringent requirement shall apply.

3.02 LANDSCAPING:

A. Test topsoil for organic materials, pH, phosphate, potash content, and gradation of particles.

1. Test for organic material by using ASTM D2974.

2. Determine percent of silt, sand, clay, and foreign materials such as rock, roots, and vegetation.

B. Submit laboratory test report of topsoil to Resident Engineer.

3.03 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING:

A. Aggregate Base Course:

1. Determine maximum density and optimum moisture content for aggregate base material in accordance with AASHTO T 180, Method

D and/or ASTM D1557, Method D.

2. Make a minimum of three field density tests on each day's final compaction on each aggregate course in accordance with AASHTO T

191 and/or ASTM D1556/D1556M.

3. Sample and test aggregate as necessary to insure compliance with specification requirements for gradation, wear, and soundness as specified in the applicable state highway standards and specifications.

B. Asphalt Concrete:

1. Aggregate: Sample and test aggregates in stock pile and hot bins as necessary to insure compliance with specification requirements for gradation (AASHTO T 27), wear (AASHTO T 96), and soundness (AASHTO T 104).

2. Temperature: Check temperature of each load of asphalt concrete at mixing plant and at site of paving operation.

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3. Density: Make a minimum of two field density tests in accordance with ASTM D1188 of asphalt base and surface course for each day's paving operation.

3.04 SITE WORK CONCRETE

Test site work concrete including materials for concrete as required in Article CONCRETE of this section.

3.05 CONCRETE:

A. Batch Plant Inspection and Materials Testing:

1. Perform continuous batch plant inspection until concrete quality is established to satisfaction of Resident Engineer with concurrence of Contracting Officer and perform periodic inspections thereafter as determined by Resident Engineer.

2. Periodically inspect and test batch proportioning equipment for accuracy and report deficiencies to Resident Engineer.

3. Sample and test mix ingredients as necessary to insure compliance with specifications.

4. Sample and test aggregates daily and as necessary for moisture content. Test the dry rodded weight of the coarse aggregate whenever a sieve analysis is made, and when it appears there has been a change in the aggregate.

5. Certify, in duplicate, ingredients and proportions and amounts of ingredients in concrete conform to approved trial mixes.

When concrete is batched or mixed off immediate building site, certify (by signing, initialing or stamping thereon) on delivery slips (duplicate) that ingredients in truck load mixes conform to proportions of aggregate weight, cement factor, and water cement ratio of approved trial mixes.

B. Field Inspection and Materials Testing:

1. Provide a technician at site of placement at all times to perform concrete sampling and testing.

2. Review the delivery tickets of the ready-mix concrete trucks arriving on-site. Notify the Contractor if the concrete cannot be placed within the specified time limits or if the type of concrete delivered is incorrect. Reject any loads that do not comply with the Specification requirements. Rejected loads are to be removed from the site at the Contractor's expense. Any rejected concrete that is placed will be subject to removal.

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3. Take concrete samples at point of placement in accordance with

ASTM C172. Mold and cure compression test cylinders in accordance with ASTM C31/C31M. Make at least six cylinders for each 50 cubic yards or less of each concrete type, and at least six cylinders for any one day's pour for each concrete type.

After good concrete quality control has been established and maintained as determined by Resident Engineer make six cylinders for each 100 cubic yards or less of each concrete type, and at least six cylinders from any one day's pour for each concrete type. Label each cylinder with an identification number. Resident Engineer may require additional cylinders to be molded and cured under job conditions.

4. Perform slump tests in accordance with ASTM C143/C143M. Test the first truck each day, and every time test cylinders are made. Test pumped concrete at the hopper and at the discharge end of the hose at the beginning of each day's pumping operations to determine change in slump.

5. Determine the air content of concrete per ASTM C173/C173M and/or ASTM C231 for normal weight concrete. For concrete required to be air-entrained, test the first truck and every 25 cubic yards thereafter each day. For concrete not required to be air-entrained, test every 100 cubic yards at random. For pumped concrete, initially test concrete at both the hopper and the discharge end of the hose to determine change in air content.

6. If slump or air content fall outside specified limits, make another test immediately from another portion of same batch.

7. Perform unit weight tests in compliance with ASTM C138/C138M for normal weight concrete and ASTM C567/C567M for lightweight concrete. Test the first truck and each time cylinders are made.

8. Notify laboratory technician at batch plant of mix irregularities and request materials and proportioning check.

9. Verify that specified mixing has been accomplished.

10. Environmental Conditions: Determine the temperature per ASTM

C1064/C1064M for each truckload of concrete:

a. When ambient air temperature falls below 40 degrees F, record maximum and minimum air temperatures in each 24 hour

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period; record air temperature inside protective enclosure;

record minimum temperature of surface of hardened concrete.

b. When ambient air temperature rises above 85 degrees F, record maximum and minimum air temperature in each 24 hour period; record minimum relative humidity; record maximum wind velocity; record maximum temperature of surface of hardened concrete.

11. Inspect the reinforcing steel placement, including bar size, bar spacing, top and bottom concrete cover, proper tie into the chairs, and grade of steel prior to concrete placement. Submit detailed report of observations.

12. Observe conveying, placement, and consolidation of concrete for conformance to specifications.

13. Observe condition of formed surfaces upon removal of formwork prior to repair of surface defects and observe repair of surface defects.

14. Observe curing procedures for conformance with specifications, record dates of concrete placement, start of preliminary curing, start of final curing, end of curing period.

15. Observe preparations for placement of concrete:

a. Inspect handling, conveying, and placing equipment, inspect vibrating and compaction equipment.

b. Inspect preparation of construction, expansion, and isolation joints.

16. Observe preparations for protection from hot weather, cold weather, sun, and rain, and preparations for curing.

17. Observe concrete mixing:

a. Monitor and record amount of water added at project site.

b. Observe minimum and maximum mixing times.

18. Measure concrete flatwork for levelness and flatness as follows:

a. Perform Floor Tolerance Measurements FF and FL in accordance with ASTM E1155. Calculate the actual overall F-numbers using the inferior/superior area method.

b. Perform all floor tolerance measurements within 48 hours after slab installation and prior to removal of shoring and formwork.

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c. Provide the Contractor and the Resident Engineer with the results of all profile tests, including a running tabulation of the overall FF and FL values for all slabs installed to date, within 72 hours after each slab installation.

19. Other inspections:

a. Grouting under base plates.

b. Grouting anchor bolts and reinforcing steel in hardened concrete.

C. Laboratory Tests of Field Samples:

1. Test compression test cylinders for strength in accordance with

ASTM C39/C39M. Use 6 inch by 12 inch cylinders. For each test series, test two cylinder at 7 days and two cylinder at 28 days. Use remaining two cylinders as a spare tested as directed by Contracting Officer. Compile laboratory test reports as follows: Compressive strength test shall be average result of two cylinders, except when one cylinder shows evidence of improper sampling, molding or testing, in which case it shall be discarded and strength of one remaining cylinder shall be used.

2. Make weight tests of hardened lightweight structural concrete in accordance with ASTM C567/C567M.

3. Furnish certified compression test reports (duplicate) to

Resident Engineer. In test report, indicate the following information:

a. Cylinder identification number and date cast.

b. Specific location at which test samples were taken.

c. Type of concrete, slump, and percent air.

d. Compressive strength of concrete in MPa (psi).

e. Weight of lightweight structural concrete in kg/m3 (pounds per cubic feet).

f. Weather conditions during placing.

g. Temperature of concrete in each test cylinder when test cylinder was molded.

h. Maximum and minimum ambient temperature during placing.

i. Ambient temperature when concrete sample in test cylinder was taken.

j. Date delivered to laboratory and date tested.

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3.06 REINFORCEMENT:

A. Review mill test reports furnished by Contractor.

B. Perform sampling at fabricating plant. Take two samples from each

23 t (25 tons) or fraction thereof of each size of reinforcing steel No. 10 thru No. 57 (No. 3 thru No. 18).

C. Make one tensile and one bend test in accordance with ASTM A370 from each pair of samples obtained.

D. Written report shall include, in addition to test results, heat number, manufacturer, type and grade of steel, and bar size.

E. Perform tension tests of mechanical and welded splices in accordance with ASTM A370.

3.07 MASONRY:

A. Mortar Tests:

1. Laboratory compressive strength test:

a. Comply with ASTM C780.

b. Obtain samples during or immediately after discharge from batch mixer.

c. Furnish molds with 2 inch, 3 compartment gang cube.

d. Test one sample at 7 days and 2 samples at 28 days.

2. Two tests during first week of operation; one test per week after initial test until masonry completion.

B. Grout Tests:

1.Laboratory compressive strength test:

a. Comply with ASTM C1019.

b. Test one sample at 7 days and 2 samples at 28 days.

c. Perform test for each 2500 square feet of masonry.

C. Masonry Unit Tests:

1. Laboratory Compressive Strength Test:

a. Comply with ASTM C140/C140M.

b. Test 3 samples for each 5000 square feet of wall area.

D. Prism Tests: For each type of wall construction indicated, test masonry prisms per ASTM C1314 for each 5000 square feet of wall area. Prepare one set of prisms for testing at 7 days and one set for testing at 28 days.

3.08 STRUCTURAL STEEL

A. General

Provide shop and field inspection and testing services to certify structural steel work is done in accordance with contract

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documents. Welding shall conform to AWS D1.1 Structural Welding

Code.

B. Prefabrication Inspection:

1. Review design and shop detail drawings for size, length, type and location of all welds to be made.

2. Approve welding procedure qualifications either by pre-qualification or by witnessing qualifications tests.

3. Approve welder qualifications by certification or retesting.

4. Approve procedure for control of distortion and shrinkage stresses.

5. Approve procedures for welding in accordance with applicable sections of AWS D1.1.

C. Fabrication and Erection:

1. Weld Inspection:

a. Inspect welding equipment for capacity, maintenance and working condition.

b. Verify specified electrodes and handling and storage of electrodes in accordance with AWS D1.1.

c. Inspect preparation and assembly of materials to be welded for conformance with AWS D1.1.

d. Inspect preheating and interpass temperatures for conformance with AWS D1.1.

e. Measure 25 percent of fillet welds.

f. Welding Magnetic Particle Testing: Test in accordance with

ASTM E709 for a minimum of:

1) 20 percent of all shear plate fillet welds at random, final pass only.

2) 20 percent of all continuity plate and bracing gusset plate fillet welds, at random, final pass only.

3) 100 percent of tension member fillet welds (i.e., hanger connection plates and other similar connections) for root and final passes.

4) 20 percent of length of built-up column member partial penetration and fillet welds at random for root and final passes.

5) 100 percent of length of built-up girder member partial penetration and fillet welds for root and final passes.

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g. Welding Ultrasonic Testing

Test in accordance with ASTM E164 and AWS D1.1/D1.1M for

100 percent of all full penetration welds, braced and moment frame column splices, and a minimum of 20 percent of all other partial penetration column splices, at random.

h. Welding Radiographic Testing

Test in accordance with ASTM E94, and AWS D1.1/D1.1M for 5 percent of all full penetration welds at random.

i. Verify that correction of rejected welds are made in accordance with AWS D1.1.

j. Testing and inspection do not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for providing materials and fabrication procedures in compliance with the specified requirements.

2. Bolt Inspection:

a. Inspect high strength bolted connections in accordance AISC

Specifications for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or

ASTM A490 Bolts.

b. Slip-Critical Connections: Inspect 10 percent of bolts, but not less than 2 bolts, selected at random in each connection in accordance with AISC Specifications for

Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or ASTM A490 Bolts.

Inspect all bolts in connection when one or more are rejected.

c. Fully Pre-tensioned Connections: Inspect 10 percent of bolts, but not less than 2 bolts, selected at random in 25 percent of connections in accordance with AISC

Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or ASTM

A490 Bolts. Inspect all bolts in connection when one or more are rejected.

d. Bolts installed by turn-of-nut tightening may be inspected with calibrated wrench when visual inspection was not performed during tightening.

e. Snug Tight Connections: Inspect 10 percent of connections verifying that plies of connected elements have been brought into snug contact.

f. Inspect field erected assemblies; verify locations of structural steel for plumbness, level, and alignment.

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D. Submit inspection reports, record of welders and their certification, and identification, and instances of noncompliance to Resident Engineer.

3.09 STEEL DECKING:

A. Provide field inspection of welds of metal deck to the supporting steel, and testing services to insure steel decking has been installed in accordance with contract documents and manufacturer's requirements.

B. Qualification of Field Welding: Qualify welding processes and welding operators in accordance with "Welder Qualification" procedures of AWS D1.1. Refer to the "Plug Weld Qualification

Procedure" in Part 3 "Field Quality Control."

C. Submit inspection reports, certification, and instances of noncompliance to Resident Engineer.

3.10 SHEAR CONNECTOR STUDS:

A. Provide field inspection and testing services required by AWS D.1 to insure shear connector studs have been installed in accordance with contract documents.

B. Tests

Test 20 percent of headed studs for fastening strength in accordance with AWS D1.1.

C. Submit inspection reports, certification, and instances of noncompliance to Resident Engineer.

3.11 SPRAYED ON FIREPROOFING:

A. Provide field inspection and testing services to certify sprayed on fireproofing has been applied in accordance with contract documents.

B. Obtain a copy of approved submittals from Resident Engineer.

C. Use approved installation in test areas as criteria for inspection of work.

D. Test sprayed on fireproofing for thickness and density in accordance with ASTM E605.

1. Thickness gauge specified in ASTM E605 may be modified for pole extension so that overhead sprayed material can be reached from floor.

E. Location of test areas for field tests as follows:

1. Thickness

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Select one bay per floor, or one bay for each 930 m2 (10,000 square feet) of floor area, whichever provides for greater number of tests. Take thickness determinations from each of following locations: Metal deck, beam, and column.

2. Density

Take density determinations from each floor, or one test from each 930 m2 (10,000 square feet) of floor area, whichever provides for greater number of tests, from each of the following areas: Underside of metal deck, beam flanges, and beam web.

F. Submit inspection reports, certification, and instances of noncompliance to Resident Engineer.

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Dept. of Veterans Affairs - VA Livermore Re-Alignme nt and Closure Part B, Stockton CBOC

Section 01 50 01 Page 1 Construction Documents 03 JULY, 2018

SECTION 01 50 01

RESIDENT ENGINEER OFFICE (REO)

08/09

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUBMITTALS

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Provide completed forms 16-1 and 16-2 per paragraph titled

"LOAD HANDLING EQUIPMENT (LHE) AND RIGGING"; G, RO .

SD-03 Product Data

REO Digital Photographs ; G, RO The Contractor shall provide digital photos, in p df file format, of the actual modular units that will be pr ovided under this order, or photos of similar units to those tha t will be provided, to show, at a minimum, the following:

a. Exterior elevations of each side

b. HVAC Unit close-up

c. Electrical Panel close-up

d. Typical office

e. Typical restroom

f. Kitchenette

g. Suspended ceiling and lighting

h. Vinyl flooring

i. Commercial grade carpeting

j. Typical modular office furniture 7' x 8' works tation

REO Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FFE) ; G, RO Submit catalog cuts of proposed FFE for review an d approval of the Resident Engineer prior to purchasing the sa me for the REO. See paragraph titled "FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AN D

EQUIPMENT".

IT Equipment ; G, RO Provide catalog cuts describing all equipment and features required by the paragraph titled: "INFORMATION TEC HNOLOGY (IT)

REQUIREMENTS".

Provide product information for proposed insulation for flo ors, walls, and attic ; G, RO See paragraph "MODULAR OFFICE BUILDING COMPLEX RE QUIREMENTS".

Provide product information for exterior & interior doors, door hardware, landings, stairs, and ramp ; G, RO

Provide product information for interior walls of restrooms and other areas ; G, RO

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Provide product information for the key labels and key cabi net ;

G, RO

Provide product information for the proposed water heater(s ) for the restrooms and kitchenette ; G, RO

Provide product information for the proposed security syste m;

G, RO

Provide pavement marking product information in accordance with Specifications section 32 17 23 for the work; G, RO .

SD-04 Samples

Color samples of the exterior color scheme of the REO; G, RO See subparagraph titled "Exterior Finishes/Appear ance".

Sample of Skirting Material ; G, RO See subparagraph titled "Skirting is required".

Provide a sample of the new vinyl flooring, resilient base, a nd commercial grade carpeting ; G, RO

Provide a digital mock-up of the proposed REO identification sign ; G, RO See paragraph titled "REO IDENTIFICATION SIGN".

SD-05 Design Data

REO Site Plan ; G Resident Office (RO). Include modular office bui lding(s) as proposed to be situated on the site along with requ ired foundation, porches, landings, and ADA-compliant ra mp.

REO Specifications Information ; G, RO This submittal shall include, in pdf format, and at a minimum, a description of the modular office buildi ng(s) proposed by the Contractor to be the REO, including :

a. Interior floor plan(s) showing actual layout p roposed to meet requirements. Show any exposed support posts that may be required. No support posts shall be allowed in the open area of the large conference room that may obstruct view ing. Label all spaces. Show electrical outlet locations, LAN jack locations, thermostat locations, windows, floor fin ishes, restroom fixtures, and kitchenette cabinets/sink,

b. External floor plan size

c. Exterior elevations of all sides

d. External height

e. External width

f. Roof & gutter type

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g. Roof load

h. Wind rating

i. Exterior finishes & colors

j. Insulation type and R-value

k. Window type & color

l. Exterior door type & color

m. Floor load

n. Interior wall finish & color

o. Restroom finishes & colors

p. Interior floor finishes & colors

q. Ceiling type and height

r. Water heater capacity

s. HVAC voltage and tonnage rating

t. Electrical panel amps

u. Type of lighting

v. Type of base & color

w. Material proposed for skirting

x. Type of LAN jack

y. Gross square footage of REO

z. Net square footage of REO

Standard Foundation Drawings (Wet-stamped/Engineered); G, RO

See subparagraph titled "Provide seismic tie-down s".

Provide annotated drawings and product information detailin g the proposed electrical, potable water, and sanitar y sewer services to the REO from the LVAMC distribution systems; G, RO See paragraph titled "UTILITY HOOK-UPS".

SD-07 Certificates

Provide proof of BIFMA Level 2 certification for applicable

FFE; G, RO

See paragraph titled "FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQ UIPMENT".

1.02 SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

a. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, m aterials, equipment, transportation, tools, permits, licenses , supplies, and labor to provide, deliver, set-up, and maintain a P re- Engineered/Prefabricated trailer-type modular offic e building for use as a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Const ruction Resident Office at the Stockton, California project site in accordance with these specifications and all applic able Federal, State, and local codes and requirements.

b. The subject modular office building will be ref erred to in these specifications as the Resident Engineer Office (REO ). The REO shall be acceptable to the Contracting Officer, for use by Government personnel, setup on the site, and comple tely furnished and fully functional with all utilities hookups com plete within 60 calendar days of NTP. Failure to provide the requi rements identified herein will result in liquidated damages in the amount of $1,000.00 for every day until all items are prov ided.

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c. All furnishings are to be new. The facility sh all be UFAS/ADA compliant and provide for a minimum of 4,320 SF (ap proximately 60' x 72') of gross office space with adequate heating and cooling and covered porch entry. The Contractor shall provide a delivery schedule to the Resident Engineer at least seven (7 ) calendar days prior to the delivery date of the modular office un its to the site. The REO shall be left in a clean, ready-to-m ove-in condition upon completion of the set-up work.

d. The REO modular office building and all Contrac tor-purchased furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) shall be b ecome Government property at the completion of this contr act and will remain on-site to be used by the Government into th e future for other work at the LVAMC. The Contractor shall be r esponsible to continue meeting the requirements of this specifica tions section regarding the REO, through a date that is 120 calen dar days after the latest final acceptance of all work under this contract.

1.03 SITE

The REO modular office building shall be set-up by the Contractor.

The new REO shall be located within the limits as s hown on the drawings, or as otherwise approved in writing by th e Contracting Officer.

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2.01 MODULAR OFFICE BUILDING COMPLEX REQUIREMENTS

a. The modular building shall preferably be assemb led from units in stock that have not been previously used, however r e-furbished units are acceptable if necessary to meet the sched ule requirements explained in paragraph titled "SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS" above.

b. Construction of the office, including fire alar m, shall meet the latest versions of building codes including IBC, NF PA, NEC, and IPC. Construction shall also meet the applicable pr ovisions of VA Fire Protection Design Manual.

c. Exterior Finishes/Appearance: All modular unit s making up the REO shall be finished with the same exterior appearance /color scheme from unit to unit. Required color scheme is cream color for the majority of the exterior surface with a light brown trim for accent, unless otherwise approved by the Contractin g Officer. The Resident Engineer/Administrative Contracting Office r shall approve color selection. Address in submittal per paragrap h titled "Submittals".

d. Provide seismic tie-downs. Coordinate the anch oring with the

Contracting Officer.

e. Skirting is required. Enclose the entire perim eter of the modular building from the floor to pavement/grade and finis h to match REO exterior. Provide R7 insulation and seal tight to the ground with a painted ¾ inch exterior grade plywood. Provide f or an access panel in the skirting to allow access to the unders ide of the

Section 01 50 01 Page 5 Construction Documents 03 JULY, 2018 modular building. The site is sloped, so the skirt ing will need to be designed accordingly. Address in submittal p er paragraph titled "Submittals".

f. Provide floors and walls with not less than R-1 1 insulation and roof with not less than R 19 insulation. Address i n submittal per paragraph titled "Submittals".

g. Exterior doors shall have non-removable hinge p ins and dead bolts manually operated from the inside and keyed from th e outside. All exterior doors shall be 3-foot wide with heavy duty commercial locksets keyed alike to all exterior doors. Provid e tamper-resistant shields on all exterior doors for additio nal security against break-in. Provide exterior doors as needed to meet all codes/requirements. At one of the exterior doors t o the REO, provide an OSHA/ADA-compliant platform/landing(s) a nd ramp to grade. Provide OSHA approved/ADA-compliant platfor m and stairs leading to grade at all other exterior doors. Addr ess in submittal per paragraph titled "Submittals".

h. Wall and ceiling surfaces shall be new or like new. Interior wall finishes shall be either painted or vinyl-covered w allboard, or plywood paneling, except that restroom walls shall be 1/8" fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) over 1/2 inch m old-resistant gypsum board. Address in submittal per paragraph t itled

i. Interior doors shall be 3-foot-wide and may be either painted or stained. All interior doors shall be furnished wit h heavy duty commercial quality locksets and keyed individually, except the 2 interior doors to the Large Conference Room shall b e keyed the same.

j. Lighting shall be fluorescent ceiling fixtures made to be part of a suspended acoustical ceiling. Provide sufficient fluorescent lighting in quantity and arrangement to meet minimu m lighting levels for functional spaces as defined by the Illu minating Engineering Society (IES) Handbook. In addition, l ight fixtures in the Large Conference Room shall be dimmable. Pr ovide exterior, wall-mounted lighting adjacent to each of the exter ior doors of the REO.

k. Provide duplex receptacles per National Electri c Code (NEC) and any other applicable codes/requirements. All rooms , offices and cubicles/modular furniture shall have 110-v power s upply and outlets and LAN jacks wired to a telecom rack. See paragraph titled "Information Technology (IT) Requirements" f or more details. In addition, provide a duplex receptacle in the ceiling of the Large Conference Room adjacent to the video projector mount and power/receptacle and LAN jack for electric proj ector screen and LCD TV in Large Conference Room.

l. Provide new, commercial grade, broadloom type t ufted carpet with resilient base, in all areas, except for the restro oms and kitchenette where new vinyl flooring shall be provi ded.

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m. All windows shall be operable, lockable, shall have screens, and shall have blinds for window coverings. All window openings shall be fitted with security bars to prevent any forced entry. The Large Conference Room shall have room-darkening bli nds.

n. Thirty (30) sets of keys shall be provided for the exterior doors, which shall all be keyed alike. Four (4) sets of k eys shall be provided and labeled for all interior doors plus fo r any other items that require keys (like the electrical panels ). All keys shall be labeled individually and shall be organize d in a lockable metal key cabinet. The Contractor shall mount the key cabinet in the REO in a place designated by the Contracting Of ficer. Address the key labels and key cabinet in a submittal per p aragraph titled

o. High efficiency HVAC shall be central, supply & return ducted, and shall have programmable thermostats. Heating and a ir conditioning shall be capable of maintaining the REO at 50% rela tive humidity and a room temperature of 72 degrees F throughout a ll rooms of the REO. The large conference room shall be on a separ ate zone controlled by its own thermostat.

p. Ceiling shall be suspended, T-grid type, with a coustical ceiling tiles. Ceiling height shall be approximately eight feet minimum.

q. There shall be a rapid recovery electric water heater to supply hot water to the restrooms and kitchenette. On-dem and-type electric hot water heating may be provided as an al ternate.

Address in submittal per paragraph titled "Submitta ls". Cold water shall be supplied to plumbing fixtures in restrooms and kitchenette.

r. All maintenance and repairs shall be the respon sibility of the

Contractor including, but not limited to, changing lamps in all light fixtures and changing air filters in the HVAC units.

s. All circuits for each unit's electrical panel s hall be clearly labeled to indicate which receptacles, lights, equi pment, are on each circuit.

t. The Contractor shall install a suitable securit y system for the

REO to include (HID) card readers at all exterior d oors to control access. The Contractor shall furnish a total of 40 proximity cards for use with the REO physical security system . The proximity access cards shall meet the following req uirements:

1) Access cards shall be used with access readers t o gain entry to access control portals (e.g. doors) and to hold inf ormation specific to the user.

2) The card shall function at 125 kHz.

3) The card shall be ISO 7810 compliant for size, d urability, and construction.

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4) Presentation to the access control reader at any angle within a minimum distance of one (1) inch shall result in an accurate reading of the card.

5) The card shall accept a slot punch where indicat ed on the card to allow the card to be hung in either a horizontal or vertical position.

6) The card shall be compatible with HID, XceedID a nd Schlage proximity readers. This card shall be compatible wi th aptiQ multi-technology readers.

7) The card shall be made of a composite material f or added durability.

8) The exterior of the card shall be customizable b y printing machines.

Address in submittal per paragraph titled "Submitta ls".

u. Provide one walk-off mat and boot brush at each building entrance.

Provide four (4) ten-pound, multi-purpose, dry chem ical fire extinguishers rated for type A, B, and C fires. Mo unt extinguishers at strategic locations coordinated wi th the USACE Resident Engineer. Provide a 16-unit first aid kit mounted near the main entrance door. For each whiteboard, provi de a marker kit that includes eight color wipe-off markers (two red , two green, two black, two blue), felt board eraser, and a sixt een (16)-ounce bottle of white board cleaner.

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v. The floor plan is somewhat flexible, but shall provide for the following requirements:

REO SPACE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS

SPACE LABEL APPROX.

MINIMUM

SIZE (SF)

REQUIREMENTS

USACE Resident Engineer Office

(Office 1)

200 Resident Engineer Private Office and meeting area. Provide locking door hardware, window, "L"-shaped modular work station and 5-wheeled ergonomic office chair. Provide round conference table to accommodate four persons, 5-wheeled ergonomic chairs for 4 persons and two extra stackable chairs for meetings in the RE's office, 5-drawer lockable/legal size file cabinet, 1 duplex electrical receptacle on each wall, durable commercial grade broadloom type tufted carpet with resilient base, & one 4' x 8' white dry-erase marker board.

USACE CA Chief, USACE TS/QA Chi ef, & DVA-CFM SRE

(Offices 2-4)

95 each Private Office, provide locking door hardwa re, window, "L"-shaped modular work station, 5-wheeled ergonomic office chair, 1 stackable visitor chair, 5-drawer lockable/legal size file cabinet, 1 duplex electrical rece ptacle on each wall, durable commercial grade broadloom type tufted carpet with resilient base, and one 4' x 8' white dry-erase marker board.

Receptionist Cubicle/Work

Station

56 Locate near REO main entry adjacent to "Entry/Waiting Area". Provide durable commercial grade broadloom type tufted carpet with resilient base, "L"-shaped modular work station with half-height partition/reception countertop, 5- wheeled ergonomic office chair, 1 stackable visitor chair, and three 5-drawer lockable/legal size file cabinets. See paragraph titled "Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment" for more requirements."

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REO SPACE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Large Conference Room

375 The conference room may be placed adjacent to the HVAC units because less windows for this room is okay. No support posts shall be allowed in the open area of the large conference room that may obstruct viewing.

Provide at least 1 window, conference table to accommodate 12 persons, 5-wheeled ergonomic chairs for 12 persons, 12 extra stackable chairs, durable commercial grade broadloom typ e tufted carpet with resilient base, vinyl or painted wood chair rail around entire perimeter of room, and two 4' x 8' white dry- erase marker boards. An exterior door from the large conference room is desirable. This room shall have 2 interior doors leading to the adjacent hallway. The doors shall be at opposite ends of the room. See paragraph titled "Information technology Requirements" for more requirements.

Small Conference Room

100 The conference room may be placed adjacent to the HVAC units because less windows for this room is okay. Provide conference table to accommodate four persons, 5-wheeled ergonomic chairs for 4 persons, two extra stackable chairs, durable commercial grade broadloom type tufted carpet with resilient base, and one 4' x 8' white dry- erase marker board. See paragraph titled "Information technology Requirements" for more requirements.

Female Restroom 55 Must meet UFAS/ADA. Single- occupancy restroom.

Provide toilet and double-roll toilet paper dispenser and 1 lavatory. Provi de exhaust fan, vinyl flooring, resilient base, 1 GFCI receptacle, paper towel dispenser, two-prong coat hook, mirror, & soap dispenser.

Male Restroom 105 Must meet UFAS/ADA. Multi- occupancy restroom.

Provide toilet, toilet enclosure, and double-roll toilet paper dispenser, 1 urinal, and 2 lavatories. Provide privacy partition between urinal and lavatories. Provide exhaust fan, vinyl flooring, resilient base, 1 GFCI receptacle, paper towel dispenser, two-prong coat hook, mirror, & soap dispenser.

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REO SPACE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Kitchenette/Break Room

100 Should be adjacent to or near the restrooms for plumbing purposes. Provide a minimum of 10 LF of base and wall cabinets with stainless steel double sink, single-lever faucet, garbage disposal, paper towel dispenser, and laminate countertops. Provide a minimum of four electrical GFCI duplex receptacles, each on separate 15A circuits, above the countertop to support two 1500-watt Contractor-furnished microwave ovens and other Government-furnished small appliances. Provide space and a dedicated GFCI receptacle for a standard size (21 CF minimum) refrigerator/freezer with filtered water & ice dispenser through the door. Provide vinyl flooring and resilient base. The Contractor shall be responsible for water filter replacement and shall keep 1 spare filter on hand at all times.

File/Plan Room 110 Provide five each, lockable 5- drawer legal size metal file cabinets, shelving sufficient to hold 54 linear feet of 12-inch high books 9-inches deep, four each plan racks on wheels capable of storing approximately 10 plan sets each of either full-size or half-size, and one 30" x 6' folding table for plan layout or construct a continuous counter at 36" aff x 36" deep along a wall for plan layout.

Storage/Sample Room

220 Provide 10 each heavy duty, 5-shelf utility shelving units approximately 36" W x 18" D x 72" H. This requirement may be met by providing two rooms of approximately equal size to add up to the approximately 220 SF.

Telecommunications Space

75 See paragraph titled "Telecommunications Space" under the "Information Technology (IT) Requirements Section".

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REO SPACE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Open Area/20 (56 SF each) Cubicle

Work Stations

Remainder of space not used for walled rooms/ other areas/ cir-culation

Provide twenty (20) cub icles, size of 56 SF (7' x 8') each. Each cubicle shall contain partition walls, an L-shaped desk and work surface, 5-wheeled ergonomic office chair, partition- mounted 3' x 4' white board. Cubicle furniture shall be systems or modular furniture type complete with overhead shelving/cabinets, lockable drawers under desks, pencil tray, ergonomic keyboard and mouse trays. Address in submittal per paragraph titled "Submittals".

See paragraph titled "Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment" for more requirements."

Plan Layout Area 180 Provide 2 each 3' x 8' folding tables plus 6 stackable chairs. Provide cork bulletin board strip on perimeter walls of this area to facilitate pinning up full-size drawings for study/discussion/review.

Entry/Waiting Area 200 Provide 2 each lounge chairs and 1 each end table for waiting visitors. Provide durable commercial grade broadloom type tufted carpet with resilient base. Provide 1 each sign-in/sign-out whiteboard to accommodate 25 employees. Locate near receptionist cubicle.

Provide box shelving for contractor pick-up/drop- off of submittals, documentation, etc.

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