ATT_02a_Division_01_General_Requirements.pdf

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DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01041- COORDINATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

A. Summary:

1. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements necessary for coordinating construction operations on the Project to be fulfilled by the

Contractor including, but not limited to:

a. General project coordination procedures.

b. Conservation.

c. Coordination drawings.

d. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

e. Cleaning and protection.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 1, Section, “Project Meetings”.

2. Division 1, Section, “Submittals”.

3. Division 1, Section, “Project Record Documents”.

C. Coordination:

1. Coordination: The Contractor will coordinate activities of subcontractors and other entities involved to assure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. The Contractor will coordinate operations included under different

Sections of the Specifications that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

a. The Contractor will schedule construction operations in the sequence required to maintain the CPM schedule and to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

b. Where availability of space is limited, the Contractor will coordinate installation of different components with other subcontractors to assure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

c. The Contractor will make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

2. Where necessary, prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and attendance at meetings.

a. Prepare similar memoranda for the Government and separate contractors where coordination of their Work is required.

3. Administrative Procedures: The Contractor will coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities and activities of other subcontractors to avoid conflicts and assure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but not limited to, the following:

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a. Preparation of schedules.

b. Installation and removal of temporary facilities.

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c. Delivery and processing of submittals.

d. Progress meetings.

e. Project closeout activities.

4. Conservation: The Contractor will coordinate construction activities to assure that operations are carried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials.

D. Submittals:

1. Coordination Drawings: Prepare coordination drawings or shop drawings where directed by the contract documents or where careful coordination is needed for the installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities. Prepare coordination drawings where limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of spec for efficient installation of different components.

a. Show the relationship of components shown on separate shop drawings.

b. Indicate required installation sequence.

c. Comply with requirements contained in Section “Submittals”.

d. Refer to Division 22, Section “Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods” and Division 26, Section “Basic electrical Materials and Methods” for specific requirements for mechanical and electrical installations.

e. Preparation Responsibility: Preparation of coordination drawings is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1. The Contractor will coordinate the preparation of and provide continual maintenance on a submittal schedule showing all the submittal requirements for all subcontractors. This schedule will be such as to allow for review and approval of each piece of equipment sufficiently in advance of other dependent equipment designs.

2. The Contractor will provide copies of the submittal drawings the PM and MICC for review in accordance with the schedule.

3. Where the Drawings reflect substantial participation by more than one subcontractor or equipment supplier, the Contractor will coordinate preparation of coordination drawings.

2. Staff Names: Within 15 days of commencement of construction operations, the

Contractor will submit a list of principal staff assignments, including the

Contractor’s and all subcontractor’s superintendents and other personnel in attendance at the Project Site. Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities.

a. The Contractor will post copies in the field meeting room, temporary field office, to distribute to MICC and ESD Inspector.

E. Administrative and Supervisory Personnel:

1. General: In addition to its Project superintendent, the Contractor will provide other administrative and supervisory personnel, as required for proper

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2. The Contractor will provide a project coordinator, experienced in administration and supervision of building construction.

a. Construction activities requiring coordination between subcontractors by the Contractor include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Scheduling and sequencing the Work.

2. Sharing access to the Work.

3. Installations.

4. Protection of each other’s work.

5. Cutting and patching.

6. Selections for compatibility.

7. Preparation of coordination drawings.

8. Inspections and tests.

9. Temporary services and facilities.

10. Tolerances.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

A. General Coordination Provisions:

1. Inspection of Conditions: The Contractor and subcontractors are required to inspect both the substrate and conditions under which Work is to be performed.

Do not proceed with the Work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in an acceptable manner.

2. Coordinate temporary enclosures with required inspections and tests to minimize the necessity of uncovering completed construction for the purpose.

B. Cleaning and Protection:

1. Clean and protect construction in progress and adjoining materials in place during handling and installation. Apply protective covering where required to assure protection from damage or deterioration at Substantial Completion.

2. Clean and provide maintenance on completed construction as frequently as necessary through the remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components to assure operability without damaging effects.

3. Limiting Exposures: The Contractor will supervise its construction operations to assure that no part of the construction, completed or in progress, is subject to harmful, dangerous, damaging, or otherwise deleterious exposure during the construction period. Where applicable, such exposures include, but not limited to, the following:

a. Excessive static or dynamic loading.

b. Excessive external or internal pressures.

c. Excessively high or low temperatures.

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d. Thermal shock.

e. Excessively high or low humidity.

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f. Air contamination or pollution.

g. Water or ice.

h. Solvents.

i. Chemicals.

j. Light.

k. Radiation.

l. Puncture.

m. Abrasion.

n. Heavy traffic.

o. Soiling, staining, or corrosion.

p. Bacteria.

q. Rodent and insect infestation.

r. Combustion.

s. Electrical current.

t. High-speed operation.

u. Improper lubrication.

v. Unusual wear or other misuse.

w. Contact between incompatible materials.

x. Destructive testing.

y. Misalignment.

z. Excessive weathering.

aa. Unprotected storage.

bb. Improper shipping or handing.

cc. Theft.

dd. Vandalism.

End of Section- 01041

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SECTION 01045- CUTTING AND PATCHING

F. Summary:

2. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for cutting and patching

3. Refer to other Sections for specific requirements and limitations applicable to cutting and patching individual parts of the Work.

4. Requirements for this Section apply to all Prime Contractors equally. Refer to specific Sections for other requirements and limitations applicable to cutting and patching of mechanical, fire protection, and electrical installations.

G. Related Sections:

4. Division 0, Section, “Selective Demolition”.

5. Division 1, Section, “Coordination”.

H. Definitions:

5. Cutting is the removal of existing construction necessary to permit the installation or performance of the Work.

6. Patching is the fitting and repair required to restore surfaces to original conditions following the performance of the Work.

I. Submittals:

1. Cutting and Patching Proposal: Where cutting and patching is to be done to work in place and under the responsibility of another contractor or is part of existing construction that was in place prior to the Contract and is to remain after this Contract is complete, the contractor to do the cutting and patching must submit a written proposal describing procedures well in advance of the time cutting and patching, through the Prime Contractor. Approval to proceed must be given in writing by the ESD Inspector and the contractor whose Work is affected. Include the following information, as applicable, in the proposal:

a. Describe the extent of cutting and patching required. Show how it will be performed and indicate why it cannot be avoided.

b. Describe anticipated results in terms of changes to existing construction.

Include changes to structural elements and operating components as well as changes in the building’s appearance and other significant visual elements.

c. List products to be used and firms or entities that will perform the work.

d. Indicate dates when cutting and patching will be performed.

e. Utilities: List utilities that cutting and patching procedures will disturb or affect. List utilities that will be relocated and those that will be temporarily out-of-service. Indicate how long service will be disrupted.

f. Where cutting and patching involves adding reinforcement to structural elements, submit details and engineering calculations showing integration of reinforcement with the original structure.

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Section 01045- Cutting and Patching Cont.

g. Approval by ESD Inspector to proceed with the cutting and patching does not waive the ESD Inspector’s right to later require complete removal and replacement of unsatisfactory work.

J. Quality Assurance:

3. Requirements for Structural Work: Do not cut and patch structural elements in a manner that would change their load-carrying capacity or load-deflection ratio.

b. Obtain approval of the cutting and patching proposed before cutting and patching the following structural elements:

1. Foundation construction.

2. Bearing and retaining walls.

3. Structural concrete.

4. Structural steel.

5. Lintels.

6. Structural decking.

7. Miscellaneous structural metals.

8. Exterior curtain-wall construction.

9. Equipment supports.

4. Operational Limitations: Do not cut and patch operating elements or related components in a manner that would result in reducing their capacity to perform as intended. Do not cut and patch operating elements or related components in a manner that would result in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety.

a. Obtain approval of the cutting and patching proposed before cutting and patching the following structural elements:

1. Primary operational systems and equipment.

2. Water, moisture, and vapor barriers.

3. Membranes and flashings.

4. Fire protection systems.

5. Noise and vibration control elements and systems.

6. Control systems.

7. Communication systems.

8. Conveying systems.

9. Electrical wiring systems.

5. Visual Requirements: Do not cut and patch construction exposed to the exterior or in occupied spaces in a manner that would, in the ESD Project Manager’s opinion, reduce the building’s aesthetic qualities. Do not cut and patch construction in manner that would result in visual evidence of cutting and patching. Remove and replace construction cut and patched in a visually unsatisfactory manner.

a. If possible retain the original Installer or Fabricator to cut and patch the exposed Work listed below. If it is impossible to engage the original installer or fabricator, engage another recognized experienced and specialized firm.

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1. Processed concrete finishes.

2. Preformed metal and plastic panels.

3. Equipment control enclosures, cabinets, or covers.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

A. Materials, General:

1. Use materials identical to existing materials. For exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match existing adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible, if identical materials are unavailable or cannot be used. Use materials whose installed performance will equal or surpass that of existing materials.

C. Inspection:

1. Examine surfaces to be cut and patched and conditions under which cutting and patching is to be performed before cutting. If unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions are encountered, take corrective action before proceeding.

3. Before proceeding, meet at the Project site with parties involved with the cutting and patching, including mechanical and electrical trades. Review areas of potential interference and conflict. Coordinate procedures and resolve potential conflict before proceeding.

D. Preparation:

1. Temporary Support: Provide temporary support for Work to be cut.

2. Protection: Protect existing construction during cutting and patching to prevent damage. Provide protection from adverse weather conditions for portions of the

Project that might be exposed during cutting and patching operations.

3. Avoid interference with use of adjoin areas or interruption of free passage to adjoin areas.

4. Avoid cutting existing pipe, conduit, or ductwork serving the building but scheduled to be removed or relocated until provisions have been made to bypass them.

E. Performance:

1. General: employ skilled workman to perform cutting and patching. Proceed with cutting and patching at the earliest feasible time and complete without delay.

a. Cut existing construction to provide for installation of other components or performance of other construction activities and the subsequent fitting and patching required to restore surfaces to their original condition.

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2. Cutting: Cut existing construction using methods least likely to damage elements retained or adjoin construction. Where possible, review proposed procedures with the original installer; comply with the original Installer’s recommendations.

a. In general, where cutting, use hand or small power tools designed for sawing or grinding, not hammering and chopping. Cut holes and slots as small as possible, neatly to size required, and with minimum disturbance of adjacent surfaces. Temporarily cover openings when not in use.

b. To avoid marring existing finished surfaces, cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces.

c. Cut through concrete or masonry using a cutting machine, such as a

Carborundum saw or a diamond-core drill.

d. Comply with requirements of applicable Division 31 Sections where cutting and patching requires excavating and backfilling.

e. Where utility services are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, by-pass utility services, such as pipe or conduit, before cutting. Cut-off pipe or conduit in walls or partitions to be removed. Cap, valve, or plug and seal the remaining portion of pipe of conduit to prevent entrance of moisture or other foreign matter after by-passing and cutting.

3. Patching: Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. Comply with specified tolerances.

a. Where feasible, inspect and test patched areas to demonstrate integrity of the installation.

b. Restore finished of patched areas and extend finish restoration into retained adjoin construction in a manner that will eliminate evidence of patching and refinishing.

c. Where removing walls or partitions extends from one finished area into another, patch and repair floor and wall surfaces in the new space. Provide an even and uniform color and appearance. Remove existing floor and wall coverings and replace with new materials, if necessary, to achieve uniform color and appearance.

F. Cleaning:

4. Clean areas and spaces where cutting and patching are performed. Completely remove paint, mortar, oils, putty, and similar items. Thoroughly clean piping, conduit, and similar features before applying paint or other finishing materials.

End of Section- 01045

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SECTION 01100- SUMMARY

1. The purpose of this summary is to specify Fort Knox design and construction requirements for new construction and renovation projects. The following architectural finishes, colors, and products have been selected and approved for use.

2. Manufactures are provided for reference only. All projects will include these manufacturer finishes, colors, and products or equivalent. Acceptable alternates will be as determined by the Chief, Directorate of Public Works, Engineering and Services

Division.

3. In general, split face concrete blocks will be used as an accent with the majority of the exterior surface to be covered with face brick using course variations to provide architectural accents. Split face concrete blocks shall contain a water-repellent admixture added during the manufacturing of the product.

4. All new construction and renovation projects are to comply with the Fort Knox

Energy Design Requirements and the Fort Knox Energy Policy Act of 2007. Energy design requirements are attached.

5. All new construction and renovation projects that have lighting and HVAC work are to be reviewed by DPW, Engineering & Services Division, Energy Management

Office (502-624-8358).

6. Finishes, colors, and product data sheets are available for viewing for interested parties at the DPW, Engineering & Services Division Office, Building 1110, Suite

325.

7. All retrofit and new BFP, Siamese connections and sprinkler piping are required to be in a heated area and have a minimum of 4’ of exposed pipe in the heated area from the valve to the exterior wall. If 4’of pipe in heated area is not possible, install self-regulating heating cables on all cold temperature exposed pipe then insulate the pipe.

8. Contractors shall reference and conform to the Ft. Knox Energy Design Standards.

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SECTION 01200- PROJECT MEETINGS

K. Pre-Bid Conference:

1. A pre-bid conference will be held at the time and place specified in the

Invitation to Bid.

2. The Government will be available to discuss the Project and answer pertinent questions. No oral interpretations will be made as to the meaning of the Contract

Documents. Interpretation, if deemed necessary by the ESD PM, will be in the form of an Addendum to the Contract Documents.

L. Preconstruction Conference:

6. A Preconstruction Conference will be held and administered by MICC no later than 15 days after the date of Notice to Proceed, but before starting Work at the

Project Site.

7. Attendance:

a. MICC

b. ESD PM and Inspector

c. Contractor

d. Major subcontractors

e. Safety representative(s)

f. NEC (if applicable)

8. Minimum Agenda:

a. Tentative construction schedule

b. Critical work sequencing

c. Designation of responsible personnel

d. Procedures and processing of Requests for Clarification (RFCs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Work Change Directives (WCDs), and Change

Orders (Cos)

e. Adequacy of distribution of Contract Documents

f. Procedures for submission of shop drawings and samples

g. Procedures for maintaining record documents

h. Use of site and Governments requirements

i. Major equipment deliveries and priorities

j. Safety and first aid procedures

k. Housekeeping procedures

l. Processing of Payment Requirements

m. Community Relations

n. Waste Management

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Section 01200- Project Meetings Cont.

M. Progress Meetings:

1. Progress meetings will be held monthly, at a minimum, on Site during the performance of the Work of the Contract. The first meeting will be within 30 days after the Preconstruction Conference and within 30 days after the date of the Notice to Proceed. Additional meetings may be called as progress of Work dictates.

2. The Contractor will preside at the meetings and record minutes of proceedings and decisions. The Contractor will distribute copies of minutes to participants.

3. Attendance:

a. MICC

b. ESD PM and Inspector

c. Contractor

d. Subcontractors, only with Contractor’s approval or request, as pertinent to the agenda.

4. Minimum Agenda:

a. Review progress (CPM Schedule) of Work since last meeting.

b. Review proposed 30-60 day construction schedule.

c. Review problems that impede the construction schedule.

d. Contractor presentation of corrective measures and procedures to regain planned schedule.

e. Review status of open contract change items (RFPs, WCDs, and COs).

f. Review status of overdue and/or outstanding submittals.

g. Review coordination issues between Contractor Work and Government operations.

N. Weekly Coordination Meetings:

4. Meetings will be scheduled with the first meeting held after the date of the

Contractor’s Notice to Proceed is issued but before the Contractor initiating his mobilization to the Project Site.

5. The location of the meetings will be on Site.

6. Attendance:

a. ESD Inspector

b. Contractor

c. Subcontractors, only with Contractor’s approval or request, as pertinent to the agenda.

7. Minimum Agenda:

a. Short term schedule status (2 week look ahead).

b. Coordination requirements.

c. Equipment delivery schedule.

d. Field observations, problems, and conflicts.

e. Status of pending issues.

f. Inspection issues.

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Section 01200- Project Meetings Cont.

8. The Contractor will attend the weekly meetings and will be fully prepared to discuss pertinent topics. The Contractor will have studied the meeting agenda items and the previous meeting minutes before the scheduled meeting. The

Contractor will submit to the ESD Inspector his two-week look ahead schedule, at least 24 hours before the weekly coordination meeting.

3. Staff Names: Within 15 days of commencement of construction operations, the

Contractor will submit a list of principal staff assignments, including the

Contractor’s and all subcontractor’s superintendents and other personnel in attendance at the Project Site. Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities.

b. The Contractor will post copies in the field meeting room, temporary field office, to deliver to MICC and ESD Inspector.

PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

End of Section- 01200

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SECTION 01230- ALTERNATES

O. Summary:

5. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for alternates.

P. Definitions:

1. Alternate: An amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for curtain work defined in the Bidding Requirements that may be added to or deducted from the Base Bid amount if Government decides to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of construction to be completed or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

2. The cost or credit for each alternate is the net addition to or deduction from the

Contract (Delivery Order) Sum to incorporate alternate into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the Contract Sum.

Q. Procedures:

1. Coordination: Modify or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate work of the Alternate(s) in to the Project.

a. Include as part of each alternate, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not indicated as part of the alternate.

2. Notification: Immediately following award of the Contract, notify each party involved, in writing, of the status of each alternate. Indicate if alternate(s) have been accepted, rejected, or deferred for later consideration. Include a complete description of negotiated modifications to alternates.

3. Execute accepted alternate under the same conditions as other Work of the

Contract.

4. Schedule: A Schedule of Alternates is included at the end of this Section.

Specification Sections referenced in schedule contain requirements for materials necessary to achieve the Work described under each alternate.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (not Applicable)

A. Schedule of Alternates: (Edit as necessary)

1. Alternate No. G-1:

2. Alternate No. G-2:

Section 01230- Alternates Cont.

End of Section- 01230

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SECTION 01300- SUBMITTALS

R. Work Included:

6. Submit for review such shop drawings, product data, working drawings, layout and installation drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, certifications, test reports, samples, and test procedures (herein referenced in this Section as

“Submittals”) on materials and equipment, as are required for the proper control of the Work and as specified elsewhere in the Specifications and in the

Drawings.

S. Submittal Requirements:

1. The MICC will provide Contractor a standard “Submittal Transmission” form for the transmission of each submittal.

2. At the sole discretion of the ESD Project Manager, a determination of paper or electronic submittals will be used for each individual submittal.

3. Digital Submittals: All submittals must be in a digital format, submitted directly to the MICC office. MICC will forward submittal to the ESD PM.

4. All Submittals will be identified by the use of the Contractor to use Submittal

Log Item Number listed on the Submittal Log.

5. Submission by Contractor of any submittal items will be deemed to confer their approval of such submittal, as being in conformance with the Contract

Documents, unless an exception is specifically noted on the Submittal

Transmittal.

6. If submittals show variations from Contract requirements, because of standard shop practice, or for other reasons, such variations will be described and justified on the Submittal Transmittal. If acceptable, proper adjustment in the

Contract will be implemented where appropriate. If Contractor fails to describe such variations, he will not be relieved of the responsibility for executing the

Work in accordance with the Contract, even though such submission has been reviewed.

T. Contractor’s Responsibility:

1. Unless the Submittal Log is completed by the Project Manager, Contractor will develop a Submittal Register required for the project and submit the Register to

MICC, who will then forward to ESD PM for approval.

a. Required list can be submitted along with the first Submittals by Contractor.

2. Contractor will review, approve and submit, with reasonable promptness and in such sequence as to cause no delay in the Work, or in the work of ESD’s customer, all submittals required by the Contract Documents.

3. Contractor’s review of submittals prior to submission will verify the following:

a. Field Measurements.

b. Field Construction Criteria.

c. Catalog Numbers and Similar Data.

d. Conformance with Specifications.

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Section 01300- Submittals Cont.

4. In accordance with the requirements in Specification Section 01310, “CPM”, furnish a Submittal Schedule fixing the respective dates for the delivery of all submittals, the beginning of manufacture, testing and installation of materials, suppliers and equipment. This schedule will indicated those that are critical to the progress schedule.

5. Do not begin any of the Work covered by a submittal that has been returned for correction until a revision or correction thereof has been reviewed and approved.

6. Deliver all submittals sufficiently in advance of construction requirements to provide no less than twenty (20) working days for checking and appropriate action.

7. Be responsible for, and bear all cost of damages, which may result from the ordering of any material, or from proceeding with any part of Work, before the review of the necessary submittals.

8. All submittals produced by subcontractors will be sent to Contractor for preliminary checking. Contractor will verify measurements, size of members, materials and details to verify conformance with the intent of the Contract

Documents. Submittals found to be inaccurate or otherwise in error, will be returned to subcontractors for correction before submission to the MICC.

Contractor will be responsible for their submission at the proper time to prevent delays in delivery of materials.

9. Prepare and transmit each submittal sufficiently in advance of performing the related Work, or within the time specified in the individual Work Sections of the Specifications. Submittals will be delivered so that the Work will not be delayed by processing times including disapproval and resubmittal (if required), coordination with other submittals, testing, purchasing, fabrication, delivery and similar sequenced activities. No extension of time will be authorized due to failure to transmit submittals sufficiently in advance of the Work.

U. Review of Submittals:

1. The review of submittals will cover only general conformity to the Contract

Documents. Contractor remains responsible for details and accuracy, for coordinating the Work with other associated work and trades, for selecting fabrication processes, for techniques of assembly and for performing work in a safe manner.

2. Review of submittals will be general, and will not be construed to:

a. Permit any departure from the Contract Documents.

b. Relieve Contractor of responsibility for any errors, including details, dimensions, quantities, and details of the material, equipment, device, or item shown.

3. ESD PM will return Submittal, approved, disapproved or approved with comments within 5 working days of receipt from MICC.

4. No partial submittals will be reviewed. ESD Project Manager will return all incomplete submittals to MICC, who will return the submittals to Contractor, and they will not be reviewed until resubmitted.

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Section 01300- Submittals Cont.

5. If submittals describe variations and show a departure from the Contract

Requirements, which are determined to be in the interest of the Government and to be so minor as not to involve a modification in the Contract Price or

Contract Time, the Submittals may be returned to Contractor without noting an exception.

6. Resubmittals will be handled in the same manner as the first submittals. On resubmittals, Contractor will direct specific attention, in writing, or on resubmitted Shop Drawings, to revisions other than the corrections requested on previous submissions. Any such revisions, not clearly identified, will be made at the risk of Contractor. Contractor will make any corrections required.

7. If the Contractor considers any correction indicated on the submittal to constitute a change to the Drawings, Specifications, or Scope of Work, Contractor will give written notice.

8. A submittal/resubmittal/confirmation will be reviewed a maximum of three

(3) times, after which the cost of review will be borne by the Contractor. The cost of review will be equal to the costs to the Government, which is $217/day or $27.13/hr. This cost will be related in a deductive modification to the

Contractor.

9. Contractor will carry out the construction in accordance with approved submittals.

PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not applicable)

End of Section- 01300

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SECTION 01310- CPM SCHEDULES

V. Work Included:

7. This Section specifies requirements and procedures in preparing and updating construction schedules and reports for planning, coordinating, executing, and monitoring the progress of the Work. The construction work will be scheduled using the Critical Path Method (CPM) of network analysis.

W. Form of Schedules:

1. Prepare schedules in the form of critical path method (CPM), as described herein:

a. Provide separate CPM networks (Sub-networks) of activities for each process or facility.

b. Each sub-network will be assigned a code and separate activity numbering series.

c. Interrelationships between sub-networks and any individual activities will be identified.

X. Scheduling Responsibility:

1. The Critical Path Method type construction schedule will be used to monitor job progress and as a means to make monthly payments to Contractor.

Contractor will be responsible for providing all information concerning the sequencing, logic and durations of all activities as well as providing the initial logic network diagram. Once the schedule is accepted, Contractor will be responsible for providing monthly update information on logic, percent complete, actual start and finish dates and duration changes. Contractor will be required to produce the computerized printout of the schedule updates. Copies of the updated schedule will be distributed at the progress meetings.

2. From Contractor’s initial schedule and from information received at the monthly schedule update meetings, computerized and dated tabular schedule reports, or updated network diagrams, or bar charts will be produced by

Contractor which will be reviewed by Contractor and ESD Project Manager for accuracy and integrity. It will at all times remain Contractor’s responsibility to schedule and direct his forces in a manner that will allow for the completion of the Work within the contractual period.

3. It should be clearly understood that the initial schedule and all update information must be provided by Contractor and that this information is a representation of the best efforts of Contractor and his subcontractors as to how they envision the work to be accomplished. Similarly, all progress information to be provided by and through Contractor must be an accurate representation of his subcontractors or suppliers actual performance. The schedule will at all times remain an accurate reflection of Contractor’s actual or projected sequencing of Work.

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Section 01310- CPM Schedules Cont.

Once accepted, adherence to the established CPM schedule will be obligatory upon Contractor and his subcontractors for the Work under this Contract. ESD

Inspector may require Contractor to revise the schedule if, in his judgement, the schedule does not accurately reflect that actual execution of the Work, or is in violation of any provision of the CPM scheduling specification. Contractor will revise the schedule as often as is necessary during the course of performance of the Work without additional cost to the Government.

Y. Progress of the work:

1. The Work will be started on the date indicated in the Notice to Proceed and will be executed with such progress as may be required to prevent delay to other

Contractors or to the general completion of the Project. The work will be executed at such times and in or on such parts of the Project, and with such forces, material and equipment, as to assure completion of the Work in the time established by the Contract. Additionally, Contractor will, at times, schedule and direct his Work so that it provides an orderly progression of the Work to completion within the specified Contract Time.

2. Contractor agrees that whenever it becomes apparent from the current monthly

CPM Schedule update that delays to the critical path have occurred, and these delays are through no fault of the Government, or Government’s representatives, and hence, that the Contract completion date will not be met, or when so directed by Government, he will take some or all of the following actions at no cost to Government:

a. Increase construction manpower in such quantities and crafts as will substantially eliminate the backlog of Work.

b. Increase the number of working hours per shift; shifts per working day, or days per week; the amount of construction equipment; etc., or any combination of the foregoing to substantially eliminate the backlog of

Work.

c. Schedule activities to achieve maximum practical concurrence of accomplishment of activities, and comply with the revised schedule.

d. Contractor will submit for review a written statement of the steps ne intends to take, to remove or arrest the delay to the schedule.

PART 2 – CPM CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Network Requirements:

1. The network diagram will show the order and interdependence of activities and the sequence in which the Work is to be accomplished as planned by Contractor.

The basic concept of the network analysis diagram is to show how the start of a given activity is dependent on the completion of preceding activities and its completion restricts the start of succeeding activities. A time scaled precedence format will be followed. The detailed network diagram will be time scaled showing a continuous flow from left to right.

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2. The Schedule Activities will be developed into four major groups:

a. Procurement Activities (as applicable).

1. Permits

2. Easements

3. Submittal Items

4. Approval of Submittal Items

5. Fabrication and Delivery (F&D) of Submittal Items

b. Each of the following procurement activities should be tied logically to the correct construction activity in the overall CPM construction schedule.

1. Permit Activities

2. Easement Activities

3. F&D Activities

c. Construction Activities: Construction activities will be physical work activities that describe how the job will be constructed.

d. Testing, Startup, Training, and Closeout: CPM activities for this group will include all work required to satisfy appropriate specification sections and meet the requirements of Substantial and Final Completion.

3. Contractor will break the work into activity duration of one to twenty (1to20) working days each, except for non-construction activities (such as procurement of materials and delivery of equipment) and other activities that may require longer durations. To the extent feasible, activities related to a specific physical area of the Project should be grouped on the network for ease of understanding and simplification. The selection and number of activities will be subject to the review and agreement of Contractor and ESD.

4. Each activity on the network indicated will have the following:

a. A single duration, no longer than 20 days (i.e., the single best estimate of the expected elapsed time, considering the scope of work involved in the activity) expressed in working days. Normal holidays and weather delays will be included. One critical path will be shown for the schedule.

b. An activity identification number will be assigned to each activity. The identification number will be in a format acceptable to ESD.

c. A brief description of the activity will be included. If this description is not definitive, a separate listing of each activity and a descriptive narrative may be required.

d. Each activity will be loaded to include the total estimated budget of the activity.

e. Each activity (except for procurement activities) will be man-hour loaded with the estimated man-hors to be expended on each day.

5. The CPM schedule will include a weather calendar that contains non-working days in addition to weekend and holidays to account for anticipated inclement weather days. The number of anticipated inclement weather days per month will be based on average weather fir the immediate area. The weather calendar will be applied to all activities, which may be affected by inclement weather.

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6. Failure to include in the CPM schedule any element of the Work required under the performance of this Contract will not excuse Contractor from completing all the Work required within the applicable completion time, notwithstanding

Government’s network review.

7. A CPM schedule that shows a completion of any portion of the Work prior to the Contractual completion date may be accepted but in no event will be acceptable as a basis for a claim for delay against Government by Contractor.

The period time between the Contractor’s baselines accepted CPM schedule’s projected completion dates and the contractual stipulated completion, of any, will be treated as Project Float.

B. Schedule of Values:

1. Each activity on the construction schedule will be assigned a dollar value. Each activity’s assigned cost will consist of labor, equipment, and materials costs, and a pro rata contribution of overhead and profit. The sum of activities costs will be equal to the Total Contract Price. In submitting cost data, each activity represents Contractor’s estimate of the actual costs of performing that activity.

2. Each activity will have a separate material and labor cost assigned. Monthly

Pay Applications will be based on a separate percentage of each item within each activity.

3. The accepted schedule of values will represent a fair, reasonable and equitable dollar cost allocated for each activity on Contractor’s construction schedule.

4. If it is determined that the cost data does not meet the requirements for a balanced bid breakdown in the opinion of ESD, Contractor will present documentation substantiating the cost allocation. Cost allocations will be considered unbalanced if activity on the construction schedule has been assigned a disproportionate allocation of direct costs, overhead and profit.

PART 3 – SCHEDULE SUBMITTALS

A. CPM Schedule Implementation:

1. Within ten (10) calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, Contractor will submit a digital copy of his proposed CPM network diagram and tabular reports for the first ninety (90) calendar days of the Work. The schedule will be the subject of the schedule review meeting with the Contractor, Government, Government’s representatives, within two (2) weeks of its submission.

Contractor will revise and resubmit the ninety (90) day schedule until it is acceptable.

2. Within thirty (30) days after Notice to Proceed, Contractor will submit a his proposed CPM network diagram and tabular reports for the entire Contract duration and will include both procurement and construction activities in a digital format. These tabular reports will be sorted by total float and activity number. They will also contain a predecessor/successor resource loading report, and project calendar.

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This logic diagram will be drawn as described herein and will be the subject of a schedule review meeting with Contractor, Government, and Government’s representatives with two (2) weeks of its submission.

3. In lieu of submitting network diagrams and report, Contractor may submit

Primavera schedules on discs.

4. If a review of the submitting network diagrams a work plan which will not complete the Work within the time requirements stated in the Contract, it will be the responsibility of Contractor to revise the CPM schedule as required and resubmit it until it is acceptable.

5. Acceptance of the schedule will not constitute a representation by Government that the Work can be completed as shown on the schedule.

B. Submittals:

1. In addition to the above scheduling requirements, Contractor will be required to submit a complete and detailed listing of anticipated submittals during the course of the Contract. Contractor will coordinate his submittals with those of his subcontractors and suppliers and will identify each submittal as specified.

The anticipated submission due date for each submittal must be indicated along with the data on which its return is anticipated. For planning purposes, shop drawings submittals will usually be returned twenty (20) working days after receipt. However, longer durations for review will not be considered a basis for a claim unless the Project critical path is delayed thereby. Durations shown for review will be understood to share available float. Submissions, the review of which is on the critical path, shall be clearly marked in red with words “Critical

Path” by Contractor at the time of submission.

2. The Submittal Schedule must be submitted within twenty (20) working days from the Notice to Proceed. The Submittal Schedule will then be accepted or revised as required and Contractor will incorporate the dates and review durations into his CPM Schedule.

C. Schedule Updates:

1. A monthly Schedule Update Meeting will be held one (1) week prior to the progress meeting, at the Project site, to review and update the CPM Schedule.

The Schedule Update Meeting will be attended by ESD Representatives, and

Contractor. Actual progress of the previous month will be recorded and scheduling of future work activities will be reviewed. The duration of activities and their logical connections may be revisited as needed. Decisions made at these meetings and agreed to by all parties are binding with the exception that no contractual completion dates or contractual requirements will be modified.

Contractor must provide the following information for each update at a minimum:

a. Actual start and finish dates for all activities.

b. Actual restart dates for all started but incomplete activities and estimated remaining durations.

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2. In addition to the Dailey Reports submitted to ESD/CIB, provide a Monthly

Progress Status Report, which provides a narrative explanation of progress identified in the revised construction schedule. The report will indicate the following items:

a. Summarize revisions made to the Construction Schedule since the previous submittal.

b. Work completed during the reporting period.

c. Work anticipated to be started and continued during the next period, including those activities already in progress.

d. Problem areas, anticipated delays, and their impact on the schedule.

e. Corrective action recommended, and its effect.

f. The effect of changes on schedules of other Prime Contractors, if applicable.

g. Updated Tabulation of Contract Time.

h. An evaluation of the overall status of the schedule for the Project.

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SECTION 01340- SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

Z. Summary:

8. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submittal of Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples, and other miscellaneous quality-control submittals.

9. Shop Drawings include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Fabrication drawings.

b. Installation drawings.

c. Setting diagrams.

d. Shop work manufacturing instructions.

e. Templates and patterns.

f. Schedules.

1. Standard information prepared without specific reference to the Project is not Shop Drawings.

3. Product Data include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Manufacturer’s product specifications.

b. Manufacturer’s installation instructions.

c. Standard color charts.

d. Catalog cuts.

e. Roughing-in diagrams and templates.

f. Standard wiring diagrams.

g. Printed performance curves.

h. Operational range diagrams.

i. Mill reports.

4. Samples include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components.

b. Small cuts or containers of materials.

c. Complete units of respectively used materials.

d. Swatches showing color, texture, and pattern.

e. Color range sets.

f. Components used for independent inspecting and testing.

g. Field samples.

5. Quality-control submittals include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Design data.

b. Certifications.

c. Manufacturer’s instructions.

d. Manufacturer’s field reports in required in specification.

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Section 01340- Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples Cont.

AA. Definitions:

1. Coordination Drawings show the relationship and integration of different construction elements that require careful coordination during fabrication or installation to fit in the space provided or to function as intended.

2. Field Samples are full-size physical examples erected on-site to illustrate finished, coating, or finish materials. Field samples are used to establish the standard by which the Work will be judged.

3. Mockups are full-size assemblies for review of construction, coordination, testing or operation; they are not samples.

BB. Submittal Procedures:

1. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. Transmit each submittal to the MICC, to be forwarded to the ESD Project Manager sufficiently in advance of scheduled performance of related construction activities to avoid delay.

a. Coordinate each submittal with other submittals and related activities that require sequential activity including:

1. Testing.

2. Purchasing.

3. Fabrication.

4. Delivery.

b. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for the same element of the Work and different elements of related parts of the Work to avoid delay in processing because of the ESD Project Manger’s need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

1. The ESD Project Manager reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are forthcoming.

c. Processing: To avoid the need to delay the installation as a result of the time required to process submittals, allow sufficient time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals.

1. Allow 2 weeks for ESD Project Manager’s initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if the ESD PM must delay processing to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. The ESD PM will advise the Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Where necessary to provide an intermediate submittal, process the intermediate submittal in the same manner as the initial submittal.

3. Allow 2 weeks for reprocessing of each submittal.

4. The MICC will not authorize an extension of time because of the

Contractor’s failure to transmit submittals to the ESD PM sufficiently in advance of the Work to permit processing.

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2. Paper Submittals: Submit three (3) sets of all submittals directly to the MICC office. MICC will return one (1) set of marked-up submittals with appropriate review comments to Contractor.

3. Submittal Preparation: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

a. Indicate the name of the firm or entity that prepared each submittal…