ANG_Lightning_Protection_Type_B_Final_Specs.pdf

Type B Final Submittal

PROJECT MANUAL

Lightning Protection System Additions and Alterations Nevada Air National Guard

Reno-Tahoe International Airport

Project UCTL

July 26, 2013

Lightning Protection System

Additions and Alterations

PROJECT DIRECTORY 00 00 01-1

SECTION 00 00 01 - PROJECT DIRECTORY

Lightning Protection System Additions and Alterations

March 6, 2013

CONTRACTING OFFICER

United States Property and Fiscal Officer

2452 Fairview Drive Carson City, NV 89701-6807

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

Nevada Air National Guard

Base Civil Engineer 1776 National Guard Way

Reno, Nevada 89502

(775) 788-4539

MSGT Patrick Speth

ARCHITECTURE

H+K Architects

5485 Reno Corporate Drive, Suite 100 Reno, NV 89511

(775) 332-6640

(775) 332-6642 Fax Mark Johnson, AIA

ELECTRICAL

PK Electrical

681 Sierra Rose Dr., Ste. B Reno, NV 89511

(775) 826-9010

(775) 826-9030 Fax Jason Aviles

PROJECT MANUAL INDEX 00 00 10-1

SECTION 00 00 10 - PROJECT MANUAL INDEX

00 00 01 Project Directory 00 00 10 Project Manual Index

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 01 00 Summary of Work 01 26 00 Contract Modification Procedures 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation 01 33 00 Submittals AF Form 66 01 40 00 Quality Control Procedures 01 41 00 Testing Agency Services 01 41 05 Testing Laboratory Services 01 42 00 References 01 50 00 Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 73 00 Execution 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data 01 78 39 Project Record Documents 01 79 00 Demonstration and Training

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

02 00 00 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 Selective Demolition

07 00 00 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

26 00 00 ELECTRICAL

26 00 00 Electrical General Provisions 26 00 10 Electrical Submittals 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 53 Electrical Identification 26 41 13 Structural Lightning Protection System

END OF SECTION 00 00 10

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SECTION 01 01 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. The contractor will be held responsible for all requirements described in the contract documents and all work including that of his subcontractors, if any, shall be done in accordance with the contract documents. Failure to familiarize himself with their requirements will not relieve the contractor of his responsibility to comply.

B. The organization of the specification into divisions, sections and articles, and the arrangement of the Drawings shall not control the contractor’s division of the work among subcontractors or in establishing the extent of the work to be performed by any trade.

C. The specifications, contained herein, make reference to the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). For the purpose of these specifications, the Contracting Officer shall be the contact person for any contract issues while the Contracting Officer’s Representative shall be the contact person for any field related issues, since the Contracting Officer’s Representative is responsible for observing that the Contractor is meeting the intent of the Drawings and Specifications.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:

A. Work consists of lighting protection system upgrades at the base of the Nevada Air National Guard; Reno/Tahoe International Airport, Reno, NV.

1. Work includes the addition of inspection wells and ground rods to the existing lightning protection system at Buildings 130, 300, 303, 304, 305, and 600.

2. The addition of a complete lightning protection system at Building 500. Includes minor roof demolition and repair and minor wall demolition and repair

3. Site work includes removal and replacement of existing concrete sidewalks, AC Paving, and landscaping to accommodate addition of lightning protection system.

B. Additional requirements of all parties to the Contract:

1. Bidding and Contract requirements.

2. Contract clauses.

1.3 CONTRACTS:

A. Construct the Work under a Single Fixed-Price Contract - Standard Form 1442. See Contract Clauses.

1.4 WORK SEQUENCE COORDINATION: Entire project shall be substantially complete, as defined in this Project Manual, within Seventy Five (75) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

1.5 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL BASE IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIALS

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A. The procedure for obtaining base identification passes for Contractor personnel to work on the Air National Guard Base shall be as follows:

1. Contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead stationary, if available, to the Nevada Air National Guard Base Authority having jurisdiction specifying:

a. Contract number.

b. Location of work site.

c. Date entry to the base must begin and contemplated termination date of entry.

d. Names of Contractor and Subcontractor employee requiring access to the base.

e. The name of the individual who will submit the Request for Identification

Credentials for each employee for whom identification credentials are needed.

2. The Nevada Air National Guard Base Authority having jurisdiction shall:

a. Endorse the request.

b. Attach a copy of the Contract cover page and any other pages that provide performance information, such as the need for and duration of access to the work site.

c. Forward this request to the Security Police, Pass and Identification Office of the installation where the work is to be performed.

d. Provide blank AF Form 496 and AF Form 2586 to the Contractor.

3. The Contractor will be required to complete and submit AF Form 496, Request for Identification Credentials, for each of the firm’s employees and for each Subcontractor employee who must have access to the installation.

4. The Contractor shall also request AF Form 75, Visitor/Vehicle Pass or DD Form 2220, DoD Registered Vehicle, for vehicle decals when the Request for Identification Credentials is submitted. To obtain the vehicle decal from the Security Police, Pass and Identification Office, the CONTRACTOR shall produce:

a. A valid driver’s license.

b. Proof of insurance

c. Current vehicle registration.

B. Contractor employees, at all times while on a military installation shall wear visible Contractor-provided identification either as a part of, or attached to, their outer clothing. The identification shall clearly identify the individual as being a Contractor employee.

C. During performance of the Contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel, and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle registration decals to the Security Police, Pass and Identification Office, for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

D. At the termination or completion of the Contract, or upon expiration of credentials (if any such expirations are specified), the Contractor must be sure that all base identification credentials and vehicle registration decals for all Contractor and Subcontractor employees are returned to the Security Police, Pass and Identification Office.

1.6 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES:

A. Contractor shall coordinate access to premises with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for execution of the work. Emergency situations may cause the suspension of work.

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1. Refer to drawings for additional access and security requirements.

B. Assume full responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of materials and equipment stored on the site.

C. Move any stored products, under Contractor's control, which interfere with operations of the Government or separate Contractor.

D. Obtain and pay for the use of additional storage or work areas needed for operations at no expense to the Government.

E. Normal working hours of Nevada Air National Guard are as follows:

1. Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

2. UTA – Every Other Saturday: 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The following Monday the base is open but with limited occupation.

3. Sunday: All buildings are closed.

1.7 FACILITY OPERATIONS

A. Continuous operation of Government existing facilities and the Base as a whole is essential to the NVANG Mission and required. Schedule and conduct activities to enable existing facilities to operate continuously, unless otherwise specified.

B. Perform Work continuously during critical connections and changeovers, and as required to prevent interruption of Government's operations.

C. When necessary, plan, design, and provide various temporary services, utilities, connections, temporary piping and heating, access, and similar items to maintain continuous operations of the Base and/or RTIA facilities.

D. Do not close lines, open or close valves, or take other action which would affect the operation of existing systems, except as specifically required by the Contract Documents and after authorization by CO/COR. Such authorization will be considered within 48 hours after receipt of Contractor’s written request.

E. Do not proceed with Work affecting a facility's operation without obtaining CO/COR's advance approval of the need for and duration of such Work.

F. Relocation of Existing Facilities:

1. During construction, it is expected that minor relocations of Work will be necessary.

2. Provide complete relocation of existing structures and Underground Facilities, including piping, utilities, equipment, structures, electrical conduit wiring, electrical duct bank, and other necessary items.

3. Use only new materials for relocated facility. Match materials of existing facility, unless otherwise shown or specified.

4. Perform relocations to minimize downtime of existing facilities.

5. Install new portions of existing facilities in their relocated position prior to removal of existing facilities, unless otherwise accepted by CO/COR.

1.8 PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS:

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A. No permits or inspections by local building officials are required. All inspections and testing will be performed by the Contractor. Material submittal requirements are listed in AF form 66 (contained herein) and required inspections are enumerated in individual specification sections.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to arrange for and pay for all required inspections regardless of any instruction otherwise.

1.9 UTILITY NOTIFICATION AND COORDINATION

A. Coordinate the Work with various utilities within Project limits. Notify applicable utilities prior to commencing Work, if damage occurs, or if conflicts or emergencies arise during Work.

1. Gas Company: Sierra Pacific.

a. Contact: Construction Services and Planning.

2. Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

a. Contact: Planning and Engineering.

3. All other utilities on the Base belong to the Nevada Air National Guard.

1.10 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL USAGE

A. The Contractor shall establish a hazardous material (HM) storage and distribution system when HM is to be used. All HM required to support the contract shall be reported to the Hazardous Material Pharmacy (HMP) and the Bio Environmental Engineering Office (BEEO) using the Contractor HM Identification Form. The Contractor HM Identification Form will be provided to the Contractor at or prior to the Preconstruction meeting. Additional HM needed by the Contractor shall be identified to the CO/COR’s Representative for approval by the HMP. See Supplements as appended hereto.

B. The Contractor planning to use HM for the work must register with the base HMP prior to start of work in order to support the installation’s compliance with Executive Order 12856, Federal Compliance with Right-to-Know Laws and Pollution Prevention Requirements.

C. The Contractor shall maintain Contractor HM Identification Form for HM on the jobsite for inspection/verification.

D. CO/COR’s Representative will verify that the HM identified to HMP is the only HM in use on the jobsite.

E. Contractor shall provide the HMP:

1. A list of each material and quantity of material or all proposed HM. Hazardous Material (HM) shall mean any item that is:

a. A health hazard or physical hazard as defined in 29 CFR, 1910.1200(c).

b. Regulated in its disposal by EPA under 40 CFR.

c. Hazardous as defined by DOT regulations under 49 CFR.

d. Hazardous as defined by the Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Air

Transport Association.

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2. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each item on the list.

F. The Contractor shall establish his/her own HM storage and issue location that complies with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Materials issued shall be tracked for quantities used. Unused materials shall be inventoried and removed from the ANG installation prior to closeout of the contract or expiration date of the HM. Reports of materials delivered, used, and removed from the installation shall be submitted to the CO/COR monthly and prior to contract closeout.

G. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local environmental standards.

H. The Contractor shall accompany the Base Environmental Engineer (BEE) on project closeout inspection to ensure all used/unused HM was removed from the installation.

1.11 APPLICABLE CODES:

A. The following regulations are applicable to this project:

1. International Building Code.

2. International Mechanical Code.

3. National Electric Code.

4. International Plumbing Code.

5. ASHRAE Handbook Series.

6. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association

1.12 REFERENCES

A. All references to the word "GOVERNMENT" in the specifications shall mean Nevada Air National Guard except guarantees which shall be “GOVERNMENT.”

B. Wherever the word "provide" is used in the Contract Documents as a directive, it shall be interpreted as meaning "provide and install completely and ready for use".

C. Definitions:

1. NVANG: Nevada Air National Guard.

2. Installation: The Base, Post, or facility on which the structure is being built.

3. Architect/Engineer: That person or firm responsible for preparing the working Drawings and specifications:

H+K Architects

5485 Reno Corporate Drive, Suite 100 Reno, NV 89511

(775) 332-6640

4. Inspection Agency: Project Inspector provided by NVANG.

5. CO: CO/COR.

6. COR: CO/COR.: Note that the COR on this contract is the BCE.

1.13 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT: Contractor may request progress payments. Payments will be made based on percentage of completion shown on the COR's progress reports.

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1.14 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES: Specified under Section 01 26 00.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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CONTRACTOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION FORM

Part I

This part is to be completed by CONTRACTOR prior to start date and shall be maintained on the jobsite.

CONTRACTOR Company:

Proposed Work Term: to

CONTRACTOR Point of Contact:

Phone Number:

HM to be Used:

Mfg./Product

MSDS

Attached

Quantity Used

Disposal Procedures

Used/Unused Material Removed from ANG

Installation

Note: This form is good for a 1 month period and is to be submitted to the hazardous material pharmacy (HMP). All HM (hazardous material) used thereafter will be identified to CO/COR’s Representative for approval by the HMP. See Part II for CONTRACTOR closeout procedures.

HMP contact is the COR unless noted otherwise.

HMP Approval Signatures:

BEE (Bio Environmental Engineer/Tech):

BEEO (Bio Environmental Engineering Office):

ENV (Environmental Manager):

Safety Officer:

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CONTRACTOR HM IDENTIFICATION FORM

(Closeout Procedures)

Part II

Attach this part to Part I.

The CONTRACTOR shall accompany the Environmental Manager on the closeout inspection to ensure all used/unused HM was removed from the installation.

Closeout Signatures: Date

ENV (Environmental Manager):

CO/COR’s Representative:

CONTRACTOR:

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SECTION 01 26 00 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing Contract modifications.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 01 Section "Product Requirements" for administrative procedures for handling requests for substitutions made after Contract award.

1.3 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Architect will issue supplemental instructions authorizing Minor Changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time, on AIA Document G710, "Architect's Supplemental Instructions."

1.4 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

A. Government-Initiated Proposal Requests: Architect will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work that may require adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. If necessary, the description will include supplemental or revised Drawings and Specifications.

1. Proposal Requests issued by Architect are for information only. Do not consider them instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within time specified in Proposal Request after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a quotation estimating cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time necessary to execute the change.

a. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

c. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

d. Include an updated Contractor's Construction Schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

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B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or unforeseen conditions require modifications to the Contract, Contractor may propose changes by submitting a request for a change to Architect.

1. Include a statement outlining reasons for the change and the effect of the change on the Work. Provide a complete description of the proposed change. Indicate the effect of the proposed change on the Contract Sum and the Contract Time.

2. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

3. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

4. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

5. Include an updated Contractor's Construction Schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

6. Comply with requirements in Division 01 Section "Product Requirements" if the proposed change requires substitution of one product or system for product or system specified.

C. Proposal Request Form: Use AIA Document G709 for Proposal Requests.

1.5 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. On Government's approval of a Change Order Request, Contracting Officer will prepare and issue a modification. Contractor is not to proceed with any Change Order until a signed modification is received from Contracting Officer.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVE

A. Construction Change Directive: Architect may issue a Construction Change Directive on AIA Document G714. Construction Change Directive instructs Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.

1. Construction Change Directive contains a complete description of change in the Work. It also designates method to be followed to determine change in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

B. Documentation: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the Construction Change Directive.

1. After completion of change, submit an itemized account and supporting data necessary to substantiate cost and time adjustments to the Contract.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Coordination Drawings.

2. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

3. Project meetings.

4. Requests for Interpretation (RFIs).

B. Each contractor shall participate in coordination requirements. Certain areas of responsibility will be assigned to a specific contractor.

C. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 01 Section "Execution" for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

2. Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures" for coordinating closeout of the Contract.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request from Contractor seeking interpretation or clarification of the Contract Documents.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections, that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required 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.

2. Coordinate installation of different components with other contractors to ensure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

4. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of all components, including mechanical and electrical.

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B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

1. Prepare similar memoranda for COR and separate contractors if coordination of their Work is required.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities and activities of other contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values.

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

4. Delivery and processing of submittals.

5. Progress meetings.

6. Preinstallation conferences.

7. Project closeout activities.

8. Startup and adjustment of systems.

9. Project closeout activities.

D. Conservation: Coordinate construction activities to ensure that operations are carried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials.

1. Salvage materials and equipment involved in performance of, but not actually incorporated into, the Work. Refer to other Sections for disposition of salvaged materials that are designated as COR's property.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Key Personnel Names: Within 15 days of starting construction operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site. Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities; list addresses and telephone numbers, including home and office telephone numbers. Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as standbys in the absence of individuals assigned to Project.

1. Post copies of list in Project meeting room, in temporary field office, and by each temporary telephone. Keep list current at all times.

B. List of Subcontractors: Submit a list of the subcontractors who will be working on the project, along with the estimated dates they will be on the site, within ten (10) days of Notice to Proceed.

1.6 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL

A. General: In addition to Project superintendent, provide other administrative and supervisory personnel as required for proper performance of the Work.

1.7 PROJECT MEETINGS

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A. General: Schedule and conduct meetings and conferences at Project site, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Attendees: Inform participants and others involved, and individuals whose presence is required, of date and time of each meeting. Notify COR and Architect of scheduled meeting dates and times.

2. Agenda: Prepare the meeting agenda. Distribute the agenda to all invited attendees.

3. Minutes: Architect will record significant discussions and agreements achieved. Meeting minutes will be distributed to everyone concerned within four days of the meeting.

B. Preconstruction Conference: Contracting Officer will schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction.

1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of COR, Architect, and their consultants;

Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the conference. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the following:

a. Tentative construction schedule.

b. Critical work sequencing and long-lead items.

c. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

d. Procedures for RFIs.

e. Procedures for testing and inspecting.

f. Submittal procedures.

g. Preparation of Record Documents.

h. Use of the premises.

i. Work restrictions.

j. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls.

k. Construction waste management and recycling.

l. Parking availability.

m. Office, work, and storage areas.

n. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

o. First aid.

p. Security.

3. Minutes: Architect will record and distribute meeting minutes.

C. Preinstallation Conferences: Conduct a preinstallation conference at Project site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction.

1. Attendees: Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by the installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend the meeting. Advise COR and Architect of scheduled meeting dates.

2. Agenda: Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for the particular activity under consideration, including requirements for the following:

a. Review of mockups.

b. Possible conflicts.

c. Time schedules.

d. Compatibility of materials.

e. Space and access limitations.

f. Testing and inspecting requirements.

g. Installation procedures.

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h. Coordination with other work.

3. Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, including required corrective measures and actions.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to parties who should have been present.

5. Do not proceed with installation if the conference cannot be successfully concluded.

Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of the Work and reconvene the conference at earliest feasible date.

D. Progress Meetings: Conduct progress meetings at regular intervals. Progress Meetings are normally held bi-weekly.

1. Attendees: In addition to representatives of COR and Architect, each contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to status of Project.

a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting.

Determine whether each activity is on time, ahead of schedule, or behind schedule, in relation to Contractor's Construction Schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

1) Review schedule for next period.

b. Review present and future needs of each entity present, including the following:

1) Sequence of operations.

2) Status of submittals.

3) Deliveries.

4) Site utilization.

5) Temporary facilities and controls.

6) Work hours.

7) Hazards and risks.

8) Progress cleaning.

9) Quality and work standards.

10) Status of correction of deficient items.

11) RFIs.

12) Status of proposal requests.

13) Pending changes.

14) Status of Change Orders.

3. Minutes: Architect will record and distribute the meeting minutes to the COR and Contractor.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to parties who should have been present.

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a. Schedule Updating: Revise Contractor's Construction Schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized.

Issue revised schedule concurrently with the report of each meeting.

1.8 REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION (RFIs)

A. Procedure: Immediately on discovery of the need for interpretation of the Contract Documents, and if not possible to request interpretation at Project meeting, prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. RFIs shall originate with Contractor. RFIs submitted by entities other than Contractor will be returned with no response.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in Contractor's work or work of subcontractors.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing interpretation and the following:

1. Project name.

2. Date.

3. Name of Contractor.

4. Name of Architect.

5. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

6. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

7. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

8. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

9. Contractor's suggested solution(s). If Contractor's solution(s) impact the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

10. Contractor's signature.

11. Attachments: Include drawings, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Supplementary drawings prepared by Contractor shall include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments.

C. Hard-Copy RFIs: CSI Form 13.2A.

1. Identify each page of attachments with the RFI number and sequential page number.

D. Software-Generated RFIs: Software-generated form with substantially the same content as indicated above.

1. Attachments shall be electronic files in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

E. Architect's Action: Architect will review each RFI, determine action required, and return it.

Allow seven working days for Architect's response for each RFI. RFIs received after 1:00 p.m.

will be considered as received the following working day.

1. The following RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

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b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract

Documents.

d. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

e. Requests for interpretation of Architect's actions on submittals.

f. Incomplete RFIs or RFIs with numerous errors.

2. Architect's action may include a request for additional information, in which case Architect's time for response will start again.

3. Architect's action on RFIs that may result in a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum may be eligible for Contractor to submit Change Proposal according to Division 01 Section "Contract Modification Procedures."

a. If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, notify Architect in writing within 10 days of receipt of the RFI response.

F. On receipt of Architect's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify Architect within seven days if Contractor disagrees with response.

G. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number.

Submit log at Progress Meetings for review. Include the following:

1. Project name.

2. Name and address of Contractor.

3. Name and address of Architect.

4. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted.

5. RFI description.

6. Date the RFI was submitted.

7. Date Architect's response was received.

8. Identification of related Minor Change in the Work, Construction Change Directive, and

Proposal Request, as appropriate.

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END OF SECTION 01 31 00

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SECTION 01 32 00 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Preliminary Construction Schedule.

2. Contractor's Construction Schedule.

3. Submittals Schedule.

4. Daily construction reports.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 01 Section "Project Management and Coordination" for submitting and distributing meeting and conference minutes.

2. Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures" for submitting schedules and reports.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Schedule of Materials Submittals (AF Form 66): Submit two copies of Contractor’s AF Form 66.

1. Material submittal requirements are listed on AF Form 66 at the end of Division 1 Section ‘Submittals’. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify this list against the various specification sections.

2. Contractor will review and recommend due date for each submittal listed on the AF Form 66 which contains no due date.

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Utilize AF Form 3064 and submit original and three opaque copies of initial schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

1. Minimum size of schedule shall be 30” x 42” in color.

C. Daily Construction Reports: Submit two copies at weekly intervals.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate contractors.

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B. Coordinate Contractor's Construction Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

1. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from parties involved.

2. Coordinate each construction activity in the network with other activities and schedule them in proper sequence.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTALS SCHEDULE

A. AF Form 66: Material submittal requirements are listed on AF Form 66 at the end of Division 1 Section ‘Submittals’. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify this list against the various specification sections.

1. Contractor will review and recommend due date for each submittal listed on the AF Form 66 which contains no due date.

2.2 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, GENERAL

A. Time Frame: Extend schedule from date established for the Notice to Proceed to date of Final Completion.

1. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early completion date, unless specifically authorized by Change Order.

B. Activities: Treat each story or separate area as a separate numbered activity for each principal element of the Work. Comply with the following:

1. Activity Duration: Define activities so no activity is longer than 20 days, unless specifically allowed by Architect.

2. Submittal Review Time: Include review and resubmittal times indicated in Division 01 Section "Submittals" in schedule. Coordinate submittal review times in Contractor's Construction Schedule with Submittals Schedule.

3. Startup and Testing Time: Include not less than 14 days for startup and testing.

4. Substantial Completion: Indicate completion in advance of date established for

Substantial Completion, and allow time for Contracting Officer’s administrative procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion.

C. Milestones: Include milestones indicated in the Contract Documents in schedule, including, but not limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Completion, and the following interim milestones:

1. Individual Building System completion

D. Contract Modifications: For each proposed contract modification and concurrent with its submission, prepare a time-impact analysis using fragnets to demonstrate the effect of the proposed change on the overall project schedule.

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E. Computer Software: Prepare schedules using a program that has been developed specifically to manage construction schedules.

1. The scheduling and project management software by ‘Primavera Systems, Inc.’ shall be used as the standard format for this project. No substitutions will be allowed.

2.3 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (CPM SCHEDULE)

A. General: Prepare network diagrams using AON (activity-on-node) format.

B. CPM Schedule: Prepare Contractor's Construction Schedule using a computerized, time-scaled CPM network analysis diagram for the Work.

1. Develop network diagram in sufficient time to submit CPM schedule so it can be accepted for use no later than 30 days after date established for the Notice to Proceed.

a. Contracting Officer will review, approve, and return a signed copy to the Contractor, A-E, and COR.

2. Use "one workday" as the unit of time. Include list of nonworking days and holidays incorporated into the schedule.

C. CPM Schedule Preparation: Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the Work. Using the preliminary network diagram, prepare a skeleton network to identify probable critical paths.

1. Activities: Indicate the estimated time duration, sequence requirements, and relationship of each activity in relation to other activities.

2. Critical Path Activities: Identify critical path activities, including those for interim completion dates. Scheduled start and completion dates shall be consistent with Contract milestone dates.

3. Processing: Process data to produce output data on a computer-drawn, time-scaled network. Revise data, reorganize activity sequences, and reproduce as often as necessary to produce the CPM schedule within the limitations of the Contract Time.

4. Format: Mark the critical path. Locate the critical path near center of network; locate paths with most float near the edges.

a. Subnetworks on separate sheets are permissible for activities clearly off the critical path.

D. Initial Issue of Schedule: Prepare initial network diagram from a list of straight "early start-total float" sort. Identify critical activities. Prepare tabulated reports showing the following:

1. Contractor or subcontractor and the Work or activity.

2. Description of activity.

3. Principal events of activity.

4. Immediate preceding and succeeding activities.

5. Early and late start dates.

6. Early and late finish dates.

7. Activity duration in workdays.

8. Total float or slack time.

E. Schedule Updating: Concurrent with making revisions to schedule, prepare tabulated reports showing the following:

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1. Identification of activities that have changed.

2. Changes in early and late start dates.

3. Changes in early and late finish dates.

4. Changes in activity durations in workdays.

5. Changes in the critical path.

6. Changes in total float or slack time.

7. Changes in the Contract Time.

2.4 REPORTS

A. Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information concerning events at Project site:

1. List of subcontractors at Project site.

2. Equipment at Project site.

3. Material deliveries.

4. High and low temperatures and general weather conditions.

5. Accidents.

6. Meetings and significant decisions.

7. Unusual events (refer to special reports).

8. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

9. Orders and requests of authorities having jurisdiction.

10. Equipment or system tests and startups.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Contractor's Construction Schedule Updating: At bi-weekly intervals, update schedule to reflect actual construction progress and activities. Updates to coincide with construction progress meetings.

1. Submit update on Air Force Form 3065 (AF 3065)

2. Include a report with updated schedule that indicates every change, including, but not limited to, changes in logic, durations, actual starts and finishes, and activity durations.

3. As the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.

B. Distribution: Distribute copies of approved schedule to Architect, COR, separate contractors, testing and inspecting agencies, and other parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility.

1. Post copies in Project meeting rooms and temporary field offices.

2. When revisions are made, distribute updated schedules to the same parties and post in the same locations. Delete parties from distribution when they have completed their assigned portion of the Work and are no longer involved in performance of construction activities.

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SECTION 01 33 00 - SUBMITTALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 01 Section "Project Management and Coordination" for submitting and distributing meeting and conference minutes and for submitting Coordination Drawings.

2. Division 01 Section “Construction Progress Documentation” for submitting construction schedule, daily construction reports, and schedule of materials submittals (AF Form 66).

3. Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting warranties.

4. Division 01 Section "Project Record Documents" for submitting Record Drawings, Record

Specifications, and Record Product Data.

5. Division 01 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data" for submitting operation and maintenance manuals.

6. Divisions 02 through 49 Sections for specific requirements for submittals in those

Sections.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Architect's responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Architect's responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

1.4 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

B. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Architect's receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

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1. Initial Review: Allow 15 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Architect will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Resubmittal Review: Allow 15 days for review of each resubmittal.

C. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately 6 by 8 inches on label or beside title block to record

Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Architect.

D. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

E. Quantity of Required Submittals:

1. Submit the number of copies specified on the AF Form 66.

F. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling.

Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form. Architect will return submittals, without review, received from sources other than Contractor.

1. Submittals will be accomplished using AF Form 3000 as a transmittal form. Architect and COR will review prior to Contracting Officer Approval.

2. Architect will keep a log of all AF 3000s submitted, and will make sure they are numbered in accordance with line item number on the AF Form 66.

3. Line Items on AF 3000 will match the line number on the AF Form 66.

4. The Contractor and Architect will make sure all items pertaining to the line items on the

AF Form 66 are submitted at the same time, or that partial submittals are identified as such.

G. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities.

1.5 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF ARCHITECT'S CAD FILES

A. General: At Contractor’s written request and Architect’s discretion, copies of Architect’s CAD files may be provided to Contractor for Contractor’s use in connection with the project. This use is subject to Contractor signing a release form as provided by Architect.

B. CAD Files may be provided if requested for the following uses:

1. Preparation of shop drawings that require Contractor to coordinate installation of multiple trades.

2. Preparation of shop drawings and calculations for Contractor provided design-build installation.

3. Preparation of shop drawings for Contractor obtained permits from Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

4. Other detailed shop drawings at the Architect’s discretion.

C. CAD Files will not be provided prior to the Notice to Proceed.

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D. Contractor use of CAD Files that are prepared by Design Team members other than the Architect are subject to additional requirements beyond those indicated in this section.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Standard color charts.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Printed performance curves.

g. Operational range diagrams.

h. Mill reports.

i. Standard product operation and maintenance manuals.

j. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

k. Testing by recognized testing agency.

l. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

m. Notation of coordination requirements.

4. Submit Product Data before or concurrent with Samples.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Shopwork manufacturing instructions.

g. Templates and patterns.

h. Schedules.

i. Design calculations.

j. Compliance with specified standards.

k. Notation of coordination requirements.

l. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

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m. Relationship to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

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