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C-17 Type III Fuel System & Ramp Expansion FJRP159073 145th Airlift Wing, North Carolina Air National Guard

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SECTION 01 33 29

SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

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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.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING

ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)

ASHRAE 189.1 (2014) Standard for the Design of High- Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

UFC 1-200-02 (2013, with Change 3) High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)

ISWG Guiding Principles (2008) High Performance and Sustainable Buildings Guidance

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

40 CFR 247 Comprehensive Procurement Guideline for Products Containing Recovered Materials

1.2 SUMMARY

This Specification includes general requirements and procedures for this Project to be constructed and documented per the federally mandated "Guiding Principles" (GP), UFC 1-200-02, High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements, and other requirements identified in this Specification.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor QC approval.

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Preliminary Sustainability Notebook; G

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Final Sustainability Notebook; G

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Amended Final Sustainability Notebook; G

1.4 GUIDING PRINCIPLES VALIDATION (GPV)

Provide construction related sustainability documentation to verify achievement of ISWG Guiding Principles Validation (GPV). Provide the following for GPV:

a. Refer to Attachment 1, HPSB Checklist, HPSB interactive excel file is available on the Whole Building Design Guide website <http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/af-afcec/sustainable-design-development-sdd/sustainability-tracking-reporting> at the end of this Specification Section.

b. Obtain approval of any changes to the HPSB Checklist from the Contracting Officer at the Preconstruction Conference. Contracting Officer's approval establishes identified ISWG Guiding Principles Requirements as the Project's sustainability goals.

(1) No variations or substitutions to the HPSB Checklist are allowed without written consent from the Contracting Officer. Immediately bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer any changes that impact meeting the approved ISWG Guiding Principles Requirements for this Project and demonstrate that change will not incur additional construction cost or increase the life cycle cost.

c. Include all work required to incorporate the applicable ISWG Guiding Principles Requirements indicated on the HPSB Checklist and in this Contract.

d. Include construction related documentation to maintain an up-to-date Sustainability Notebook. Supplement construction related documentation containing the following components:

(1) HPSB Checklist.

(2) Sustainability Action Plan.

(3) Documentation illustrating Guiding Principle (GP) Requirements compliance.

(4) Commissioning Plan and Reports.

1.4.1 Sustainability Action Plan

Include the following information in the Sustainability Action Plan:

a. Contractor's planned method to achieve each construction related GP requirement.

b. For each designated construction related ISWG Guiding Principles Requirements that is not achieved, provide narrative explaining how mission or activity precludes achieving specific sustainability requirement or goal. Provide analysis of particular requirement and level to which project is able to comply.

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c. Name and contact information for: Contractor's POC responsible for ensuring sustainability goals are accomplished and documentation is assembled.

1.4.2 Costs

Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with constructing and demonstrating that Project complies with approved ISWG Guiding Principles Requirements.

1.4.3 Calculations

Provide calculations, product data, and certifications required in this Section to demonstrate compliance with the ISWG Guiding Principles Requirements.

1.5 SUSTAINABILITY SUBMITTALS

1.5.1 SUSTAINABILITY NOTEBOOK

Provide and maintain a comprehensive Sustainability Notebook to document compliance with the sustainability requirements identified in the approved HPSB Checklists. Sustainability Notebook must contain all required data to support full compliance with the ISWG Guiding Principles Requirements.

Sustainability Notebook is in the form of an Adobe PDF file; bookmarked at each ISWG Guiding Principles Requirement and sub-bookmarked at each document. Match format to ISWG Guiding Principles numbering system indicated herein. Maintain up to date information, spreadsheets, templates, and other required documentation with each current submittal.

Contracting Officer may deduct from the monthly progress payment accordingly if Sustainability Notebook information is not current, until information is updated and on track per Project goals.

1.5.1.1 Sustainability Notebook Submittal Schedule

Provide Sustainability Notebook Submittals at the following milestones of the project:

a. Preliminary Sustainability Notebook

(1) Submit preliminary Sustainability Notebook for approval at the Pre-construction conference. Include Preliminary High Performance and Sustainable Building Checklist.

b. Construction Progress Meetings. Update GP documentation in the Sustainability Notebook for each meeting.

c. Final Sustainability Notebook

(1) Submit updated Sustainability Notebook within 90 days after the Beneficial Occupancy Date (BOD). Final progress payment retainage may be held by Contracting Officer until final sustainability documentation is complete. Submit three (3) electronic copies of the Final Sustainability Notebook on DVDs to the Government.

Include Final High Performance and Sustainable Building Checklist.

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d. Amended Final Sustainability Notebook

(1) Amend and resubmit the Final Sustainability Notebook to include commissioning, testing and balancing, and collection of performance requirements. Submit three (3) final electronic copies of the Amended Final Sustainability Notebook Submittal on DVDs to the Government no longer than 30 days after the GP, and Cx designated data collection period.

1.6 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

Incorporate each of the following ISWG Guiding Principles Requirements into Project construction; and provide documentation that proves compliance with each listed requirement. Items below are organized according to the ISWG Guiding Principles.

1.6.1 Commissioning

Work with the Commissioning Authority (CxA) to achieve requirements of the Commissioning plan and other contract document requirements at each stage of commissioning. Maintain up-to-date records of commissioning activities in the Sustainability Notebook, to include commissioning plan and summary commissioning report.

1.6.2 Energy Efficient Equipment

Provide only energy-using equipment that is Energy Star rated, or has the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) recommended efficiency. Where Energy Star or FEMP recommendations have not been established, provide most efficient equipment available. Provide only energy using equipment that meets FEMP requirements for low standby power consumption. Energy efficient equipment can be found at: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/ and http://www.energystar.gov/. Provide the following documentation:

Proof that equipment is labeled energy efficient and complies with the cited requirements.

1.6.3 Benchmarking

Provide report of initial actual energy performance with the energy design targets. Provide the following documentation:

Prefinal Performance Report with data collected from the first 60 days of operation of the facility after Beneficial Occupancy Date (BOD). Submit this information with the Final Sustainability Notebook Submittal.

1.6.4 Water Conserving Fixtures

Provide only water-consuming products that are EPA WaterSense labeled, or the most efficient water fixtures available when EPA Watersense products are not available. Provide the following documentation:

Proof that water fixtures are efficient and comply with the cited requirements.

1.6.5 Reduce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) (Low Emitting Materials) http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp http://www.energystar.gov/

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Provide materials and products with low pollutant emissions, including composite wood products, adhesives, sealants, interior paints and finishes.

Meeting the requirements of ASHRAE 189.1 Sections 8.4.2 (Prescriptive Option: Materials) or Section 8.5.2 (Performance Option: Materials) demonstrates compliance. Insulation products must meet the requirements of Section 8.5.2 (Performance Option: Materials). Provide the following documentation:

a. Demonstrate that materials do not exceed maximum VOC emissions of cited standards. VOC averaging is allowed where coatings are subject to human contact or harsh environmental conditions.

b. Demonstrate that flooring materials comply with VOC emissions of cited standards.

c. Demonstrate that composite wood and agrifiber products and associated laminating adhesives contain no added urea-formaldehyde.

d. Create and maintain a list of above listed products used on the Project within the building vapor barrier. Demonstrate how product meets cited standards.

1.6.6 Indoor Air Quality During Construction

Prior to construction, create indoor air quality plan to protect the health of the construction workers while installing interior materials and finishes. Implement IAQ plan during construction in accordance with ASHRAE

189.1 Section 10.3.1.4 (during construction only).

1.6.7 Environmentally Preferred Products

Use products designated for Federal procurement to meet environmentally preferred requirements. Provide the following documentation:

Provide list of environmentally preferable products used on this Project that meet the requirements of UFC 1-200-02.

1.6.8 Recycled Content

Provide materials on this Project with aggregated total recycled content equal to or greater than 10 percent. In addition, comply with 40 CFR 247.

Refer to for assistance identifying products cited in 40 CFR 247. Provide the following documentation:

a. Total amount of recycled content contained in building materials as a percentage of total cost of all building materials on the Project (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components, fire protection equipment, and transportation are excluded).

b. Manufacturers documents stating the recycled content by material, or written justification for claiming one of the exceptions allowed under

RCRA 6002.

c. Substitutions: Contractor may submit for Government approval, proposed alternative products or systems that provide equivalent performance and appearance and have greater contribution to project recycled content requirements. For all such proposed substitutions, submit with the

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Sustainability Action Plan accompanied by product data demonstrating equivalence.

1.6.9 Bio-Based Products

Utilize products and material made from biobased materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. Use only supplies and materials of a type and quality that conform to applicable specifications and standards.

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under the USDA BioPreferred Program must meet the required minimum biobased content.

Refer to http://www.biopreferred.gov for the product categories and BioPreferred Catalog. Provide the following documentation:

a. For biobased products used on this Project, provide biobased product content percentage and biobased source of material. Indicate name of the manufacturer, cost of each product and the use of each product on this Project.

b. For products that meet USDA Biopreferred Program, provide documentation of USDA Biopreferred label.

1.6.10 Waste Material Management (Recycling - Construction)

Divert construction debris from landfill disposal where markets or on-site recycling exists in accordance with Section 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT. Provide the following documentation:

a. Documentation showing total amount of construction debris diverted from landfill as a percentage of all construction debris on the Project.

b. Include Project's Construction Waste Management Plan and all dumpster haul tickets.

1.6.11 Ozone Depleting Substances

The use of CFC-based refrigerants in HVAC&R systems is prohibited.

Eliminate the use of ozone depleting substances (CFCs, HCFCs, or Halons) during and after construction where alternative environmentally preferable products are available, taking into account lifecycle impacts. Meet the requirements of ASHRAE 189.1 Section 9.3.3 Refrigerants for no CFC-based refrigerants in heating ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems (except for fire suppression system requirements, covered elsewhere in this Specification). Provide the following documentation:

a. MSDS sheets for all refrigerants provided.

b. Products that meet the criteria of U.S. EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy, available at http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/index.html.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATION

3.1.1 Coordinating Sustainability Documentation Progress

Provide sustainability focus and coordination at the following meetings to achieve sustainability goals. Contractor's designated sustainability professional responsible for GP documentation must participate in the following meetings to coordinate documentation completion.

a. Pre-Construction Conference: Discuss the following: HPSB Checklist, Sustainability Action Plan, Construction submittal requirements and schedule, individuals responsible for achieving each Guiding Principle Requirement.

b. Construction Progress Meetings: Review GP sustainability requirements with Project team including contractor and sub-contractor representatives. Demonstrate GP documentation is being collected and updated to the Sustainability Notebook.

(1) Facility Turnover Meetings: Review Sustainability Notebook for completeness and identify any outstanding issues relating to final documentation requirements.

(2) Final Sustainability Notebook Review.

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