Prototypical_Proj-B55_100__Specs.pdf

MATOC PROTOTYPICAL PROJECT

NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION

BUILDING 55 RENOVATIONS 12 JUNE 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01000 General Conditions Section 01027 Application for Payment Section 01035 Modification Procedures Section 01310 Project Management and Coordination Section 01320 Project Schedule Section 01322 Photographic Documentation Section 01330 Submittal Procedures Section 01400 Quality Requirements Section 01410 Environmental Protection Section 01420 References Section 01500 Temporary Construction Facilities Section 01731 Cutting and Patching Section 01732 Selective Demolition Section 01735 Fire Prevention Precautions for Hot Work Section 01780 Closeout Submittals

DIVISION 2 – SITEWORK

Section 02080 Site Specific Asbestos and Lead Abatement Section 02085 General Asbestos Abatement Section 02095 General Lead Abatement

DIVISION 6 – WOODS AND PLASTICS

Section 06100 Rough Carpentry

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section 07212 Mineral Fiber Insulation Section 07466 Fiber Cement Trim Section 07536 Preparation for Reroofing Section 07552 SBS-Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing Section 07620 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim Section 07920 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 8 – DOORS & WINDOWS

Section 08110 Steel Doors and Frames Section 08515 Aluminum Replacement Windows Section 08710 Door Hardware Section 08800 Glazing

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

Section 09220 Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco) Section 09910 Painting

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

Section 10200 Louvers & Vents Section 10705 Exterior Sun Control Devices & Canopies

GENERAL CONDITIONS 01000 - 1

SECTION 01000 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 STATEMENT OF WORK

A. This statement is a summary intended to help the Contractor understand the general scope of work described in the specifications following this section and the drawings. The work herein is for renovations to the exterior of Building 55 at . It includes, without limitation, the following:

1. Replace existing wood windows with aluminum replacement windows and cement board trim.

2. Remove and abate hazardous materials including lead containing paint and miscellaneous asbestos containing materials.

3. Remove and replace existing roofing, insulation, flashing, and damaged roof sheathing.

4. Remove and replace lockable exterior personnel access doors.

5 Provide manufactured sunshades, door canopies and louvers. Manufactured sunshades shall be a bid option.

6. Provide stucco patching and an integral color acrylic stucco finish coat on the building exterior.

7. Remove obsolete electrical and communications conduits and wiring. Replace exterior light fixtures.

1.02 CONTRACTING OFFICER AND CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

A. Wherever in these specifications the abbreviation COR is referenced, it shall be the same as if the term Contracting Officer's Representative is referenced. See FAR clause 252.201-7000.

B. Where stated in contract documents, the Contractor shall deal with the Contracting Officer directly (not the COR). The contractor shall also deal directly with the Contracting Officer on all issues related to changes in time or cost.

C. The Contracting Office is . The Contracting Officer and contact information will be announced prior to the start of construction.

1.03 WORKING HOURS

A. The Contractor shall perform all work during the hours of 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday (Federal holidays excepted). Work hours will be established and agreed to at the pre-construction conference. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PERFORM WORK ON THE

INSTALLATION DURING OTHER HOURS WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACTING

OFFICER.

B. If the contractor, for his convenience, desires to perform work during other than normal working hours or on other than normal work days, he shall reimburse the Government for any additional

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expense thereby occasioned the Government such as, without limitation, overtime pay for Government inspectors, utilities, services, etc.

1.04 UTILITIES

A. All utility outages shall be of as short a duration as possible and shall be scheduled as far in advance as possible with the Contracting Officer’s Representative, in no case less than 3 working days before the outage. The Contractor shall obtain in writing from the Contracting Officer a statement or schedule giving permissible times of outages for particular installations and the maximum time allowed for each outage. The Contractor shall strictly observe such schedules and will be held responsible for any violations. Standards hereinafter set forth.

B. The Contractor may connect to existing site utilities as needed. The Contractor shall submit drawings to the Contracting Officer’s Representative, showing the location and method of connection. The Contractor shall then obtain approval from Public Works. For temporary connections, the contractor shall restore utilities to their original condition at the point of connection upon completion of work (at the direction of the Contracting Officer’s Representative).

C. For permanent connections, the Contractor shall comply with requirements set forth by Public Works. The Contractor shall pay for all fees and permits associated with utilities. Once permanent connections are made, the Contractor shall pay the monthly bill for each utility until final acceptance of the work by the Contracting Officer or beneficial occupancy (which ever occurs first). Permanent connections shall be required to maintain the facility and for testing all building systems. Final connections will be required for all utilities including: gas, water, sewer, power (electrical), communication (data, fire, and telephone), and storm drain. Points of contact for utilities are as follows:

1. Basic Utilities (gas, water, sewer, power, and storm drain):

2. Communication (data, fire, and telephone):

1.05 UTILITIES NOT SHOWN

A. The Contractor shall call Public Works and or DOIM, as noted above, prior to proceeding with any excavation or below grade work. If the Contractor encounters within the construction limits of the entire project, utilities not shown on the plans and not visible as to the date of the contract, and such utilities interfere with construction operations, he shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer as to the necessity for removal or relocation. If such utilities are left in place, removed, or relocated as directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall be entitled to equitable adjustment for any additional pertinent work or delay in accordance with the Contract Changes Clause.

1.06 HIGHWAY FACILITIES.

A. Public convenience and safety: The Contractor shall conduct his operations so as to offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to public traffic. All traffic shall be permitted to pass through the work area with as little delay as possible. The Contractor shall conduct his grading operations in such a manner as to provide a seasonably smooth and even surface satisfactory for the use of public traffic at all times. Convenient and suitable crossings for access to side roads shall be provided and maintained by the Contractor. At any and all points

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along the work where the nature of construction operations in progress, and the equipment and machinery in use are of such character as to endanger passing traffic, the Contractor shall provide such lights and signs, erect such fences or barriers, and station such guards as may be necessary to give adequate warning to avoid damage or injury to passing traffic. Signs, flags, lights, and other warning and safety devices shall conform to requirements.

1.07 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION

A. The contractor shall notify the COR:

1. At least 72 hours before work is to start.

2. When a work stoppage of more than 48 hours in duration is anticipated.

3. At least 24 hours in advance of returning to work after a work stoppage.

4. At least 72 hours in advance of desired time for final inspection.

5. At least 48 hours in advance for special inspections.

B. Failure to make the arrangements specified in paragraph A. (above) may result in non-acceptance of work.

1.08 OMISSIONS

A. Omissions from the drawings and specifications, or improper description of the work, which is manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or which is customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or improperly described details of the work as if fully and completely set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

1.09 MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR

A. Where the drawings and specifications indicate that repairs are to be made, but do not show in detail the materials or methods to be used, the Contractor shall make the repairs in accordance with industry standards and common practices of the trades involved. The Contracting Officer (CO) reserves the right to review and approve any and all methods and procedures for repair prior to the Contractor making the repair. Submittals shall be provided in accordance with Division 1 Section 01330, “Submittal Procedures.”

1.10 CONTRACTOR STORAGE AREA AND PERSONNEL

A. The COR will designate an area that the contractor may use as a storage area. The contractor shall contact the COR for information regarding parking areas to be used for the contractor's equipment and personnel, and, any restrictions that will be placed on the contractor’s personnel while on the job site.

1.11 SITE SECURITY

A. Security of site, materials, and storage areas are the responsibility of the Contractor. The area shall be kept clean and free of debris.

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1.12 PERMITS

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and paying for any required permits. Submit evidence of application to the Contracting Officer within the first thirty days after commencement of work.

1.13 MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTALS

A. Any Submittal approval requiring an excess of two Government reviews (original and one re-submission) will be charged at the rate of $150 per hour.

1.14 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. IDENTIFICATION, DEMOLITION, REMOVAL, AND DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR.

1.15 BIDDERS INSTRUCTIONS

A. Insurance, bonding, bid schedule, liquidated damages, pay application, construction period and other similar requirements, may be found in the Bid Package with Instructions for Bidder’s.

B. Refer to the USACE POCA for additional contractual requirements. Where conflicts occur, the POCA shall supersede and replace these specifications.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 01000

APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT 01027 - 1

SECTION 01027 - APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT

1.01 GENERAL

A. Coordinate the Schedule of Values and Applications for Payment with the Contractor’s Construction Schedule, Submittal Schedule, and List of Subcontracts.

B. Schedule of Values: Coordinate preparation of the Schedule of Values with preparation of the Contractor’s Progress Report.

1. Correlate line items in the Schedule of Values with other required administrative schedules and forms, including:

a. Contractor’s Construction Schedule.

b. Application for Payment forms, including Continuation Sheets.

c. List of subcontractors.

d. List of products.

e. List of principal suppliers and fabricators.

f. Schedule of submittals.

2. Submit the proposed Schedule of Values to the Contracting Officer within 5 days after commencement of work, but not later than 7 days before the date scheduled for submittal of the initial Applications for Payment. The schedule of values shall include separate values for Division 1 Mobilization, Demobilization and the close out documents specified in 01700.

C. Format and Content: Use the Project Specifications table of contents as a guide to establish the format for the Schedule of Values. Provide at least one line item for each Specification Section.

1. Include the following Project identification:

a. Project name and location.

b. Name of Architect.

c. Project number.

d. Contractor’s name and address.

e. Date of submittal.

2. Arrange the Schedule of Values in tabular form with separate columns to indicate the following for each item listed:

a. Related Specification Section or Division.

b. Description of Work.

c. Name of subcontractor.

d. Name of manufacturer or fabricator.

e. Name of supplier.

f. Change Orders (numbers) that affect value.

g. Dollar value.

h. Percentage of Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent, adjusted to total 100 percent.

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3. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in sufficient detail to facilitate evaluation of Applications for Payment. Break subcontract amounts down into several line items. Round amounts to nearest whole dollar; the total shall equal the Contract Sum.

4. Provide separate line items for initial cost of the materials, for each subsequent stage of completion, and for total installed value.

5. Show line items for indirect costs and margins on costs only when such items are listed individually in Applications for Payment. Each item in the Schedule of Values and Applications for Payment shall be complete. Include the total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit margin for each item.

a. Temporary facilities and items that are not direct cost of work-in-place may be shown as separate line items or distributed as general overhead expense.

6. Update and resubmit the Schedule of Values when Change Orders or Construction Change Directives change the Contract Sum.

7. Provide a Schedule of Cost for installed items that are required to be listed on Government Real Property Records (worksheet for DD Form 1354). The Government will provide to the Architect Engineer and the construction contractor a copy of the current requirements at the pre-construction meeting so that cost can be accumulated. At the end of the construction contract, the construction contractor will forward to the Government three copies of the completed worksheet (real property cost). This worksheet will be validated by the Architect Engineer, who will work with the Government’s real property records person to complete the current record documents. Final validated real property installed cost documents shall be forwarded (two copies) to the Contracting Officer.

8. Payment will be made in accordance with applicable contract clauses. Contractor shall use USACE approved form for application for payment. Samples of invoices will be furnished upon contract award.

1.2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

1.3 EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

END OF SECTION

MODIFICATION PROCEDURES 01035 - 1

SECTION 01035 - MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

1.01 GENERAL:

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

B. Change Order Proposal Requests: Proposal requests that require adjustment to the Contract Sum or Time, if accepted, will be issued by the Contracting Officer, with a detailed description of the proposed change and supplemental or revised Drawings and Specifications. Proposal requests are for information only and shall not be considered as instruction to stop work in progress, or to execute the change.

1. Unless otherwise indicated, within 30-days of receipt, submit an estimate of cost to execute the Change.

a. Include a list of quantities of products to be purchased and unit costs. If requested, furnish data to substantiate quantities.

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

c. Include a statement indicating the effect the proposed change in the Work will have on the Contract time.

C. Contractor Initiated Change Order Proposal Requests: When unforeseen conditions require modifications to the Contract, the Contractor may propose changes by submitting a request to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative.

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

2. Include a list of quantities of products to be purchased and unit costs. If requested, furnish data to substantiate quantities.

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

D. Prior to conditions being disturbed differing site conditions shall be handled in accordance with contract requirements and shall be brought to the Contracting Officer's attention immediately.

Any damages to government property or construction in progress resulting from a differing site condition not brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.02 OVERHEAD AND PROFIT ON CHANGE ORDERS AND CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS

A. Overhead and Profit on Change Orders and Contract Modifications.

1. Contract Modification Documentation. (Applicable to contract changes costing less than $500,000.

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a. When requested by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall submit proposals for changes in work to the contracting officer on a Proposed Change Order (PCO) Form, number sequentially by the contractor, with copy to the COR. Proposals, to be submitted as expeditiously as possible but within 30 calendar days after receipt of request, shall be in legible form, original and two copies, with an itemized breakdown that will include material, quantities, unit prices, labor costs (separated into trades), construction equipment, etc. (Labor costs are to be identified with specific material placed or operation performed.) The contractor must obtain and furnish with a proposal an itemized breakdown as described above, signed by each subcontractor participating in the change regardless of tier. When certified cost or pricing data are required under FAR Subpart 15.403, the cost or pricing data shall be submitted in accordance with FAR 15.403-5. No itemized breakdown will be required for proposals amounting to less than $1,000.

b. When the necessity to proceed with a change does not allow sufficient time to negotiate a modification or because of failure to reach an agreement, the contracting officer may issue a change order instructing the contractor to proceed on the basis of a tentative price based on the best estimate available at the time, with the firm price to be determined later. Furthermore, when the change order is issued, the contractor shall submit a proposal, which includes the information required by paragraph (a)(1), for cost of changes in work within 30 calendar days.

c. The contracting officer will consider issuing a settlement by determination to the contract if the contractor's proposal required by paragraphs (a) and (b) of this provision is not received within 30 calendar days or if agreement has not been reached.

d. Allowances not to exceed 10 percent each for overhead and profit for the party performing the work will be based on the value of labor, material, and use of construction equipment required to accomplish the change. As the value of the change increases, a declining scale will be used in negotiating the percentage of overhead and profit. Allowable percentages on changes will not exceed the following: 10 percent overhead and 10 percent profit on the first $20,000; 7-1/2 percent overhead and 7-1/2 percent profit on the next $30,000; 6percent overhead and 6 percent profit on balance over $50,000. Profit shall be computed by multiplying the profit percentage by the sum of the direct costs and computed overhead costs.

e. The prime contractor's or upper-tier subcontractor's fee on work performed by lower-tier subcontractors will be based on the net increased cost to the prime contractor or upper-tier subcontractor, as applicable. Allowable fee on changes will not exceed the following: 10 percent fee on the first $20,000; 7-1/2 percent fee on the next $30,000; and 6 percent fee on balance over $50,000.

f. Not more than four percentages, none of which exceed the percentages shown above, will be allowed regardless of the number of tiers of subcontractors.

g. Where the contractor's or subcontractor's portion of a change involves credit terms, such items must be deducted prior to adding overhead and profit for the party performing the work. The contractor's fee is limited to the net increase to contractor of subcontractors' portions cost computed in accordance herewith.

h. Where a change involves credit items only, a proper measure of the amount of downward adjustment in the contract price is the reasonable cost to the contractor if he/she had performed the deleted work. A reasonable allowance for overhead and profit are properly includable as part of the downward adjustment for a deductive change. The amount of such allowance is subject to negotiation.

i. Cost of Federal Old Age Benefit (Social Security) tax and of Worker's Compensation and Public Liability insurance appertaining to changes are allowable. While no percentage will be allowed thereon for overhead or profit, prime contractor's fee will be allowed on such items in subcontractor's proposals.

j. Overhead and contractor's fee percentages shall be considered to include insurance other than mentioned herein, field and office supervisors and assistants, MODIFICATION PROCEDURES 01035 - 3 security police, use of small tools, incidental job burdens, and general home office expenses and no separate allowance will be made therefore. Assistants to office supervisors include all clerical, stenographic and general office help. Incidental job burdens include, but are not necessarily limited to, office equipment and supplies, temporary toilets, telephone and conformance to OSHA requirements. Items such as, but not necessarily limited to, review and coordination, estimating and expediting relative to contract changes are associated with field and office supervision and are considered to be included in the contractor's overhead and/or fee percentage.

END OF SECTION 01035

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 01310 - 1

SECTION 01310 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This section includes certain administrative provisions for managing and coordinating construc-tion operations, including but not limited to the following:

1. General project coordination.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. Conservation.

4. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

5. Conferences and meetings.

6. Utility service interruptions.

7. Cleaning and protection.

1.02 GENERAL PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Coordination of Trades: Coordinate construction operations included in the various sections of the Specifications to provide an efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coor-dinate construction operations included under different sections of the Specifications that de-pend on each other for proper installation, connection or operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in the sequence required to obtain the best results where the installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other compo-nents before or after that part.

2. Coordinate installation of different components to provide maximum accessibility for re-quired maintenance, service, testing and repair.

3. Accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

4. Provide for coordinated incorporation of Art and Architecture elements, Contractor's ac-cepted Value Engineering proposals and Change Orders.

B. Notification: Where necessary, prepare and distribute memoranda to each party involved, out-lining special procedures required for coordination. When applicable, include notices, reports and meeting minutes as part of the memoranda.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and promote orderly progress of the Work. Ad-ministrative procedures include but are not limited to the following:

1. Preparation of schedules.

2. Installation and removal of temporary facilities.

3. Delivery and processing of submittals.

4. Progress meetings.

5. Project closeout activities.

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1.03 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Prepare coordination drawings where careful coordination is needed for installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities, and prepare coordination drawings where limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of the space for efficient installation of dif-ferent components.

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

2. Indicate required installation sequences.

3. Provide vertical and horizontal dimensions necessary to locate each component and avoid conflicts within the space.

4. Comply with shop drawing requirements for sheet size and submittal methods specified in Division 1 Section 01330, "Submittal Procedures."

B. Refer to Division 15 Section 15050, "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" and Division 16 Section 16060, "Basic Electrical Materials and Methods" for specific coordination drawing re-quirements for mechanical and electrical installations.

C. Provide coordination drawings for equipment and system installations in mechanical and electri-cal rooms and spaces where two or more entities will provide the work and separate shop draw-ings are insufficient to show coordination.

1.04 CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: The Contracting Officer (CO) shall schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction at a time and place convenient to the Contractor. Con-ference shall review responsibilities and personnel assignments.

1. Attendees: Participants at the conference shall be familiar with the project, shall be au-thorized to conclude matters relating to the Work, and shall minimally include representa-tives of the following parties:

a. COR.

b. Contractor.

c. Major subcontractors.

d. Architect & Engineers

2. Agenda: Subjects for discussion shall include items of significance that could effect pro-gress, including but not limited to the following:

a. Tentative construction schedule.

b. Critical work sequencing.

c. Designation of responsible personnel.

d. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

e. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

f. Distribution of Contract Documents.

g. Submittal of Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

h. Preparation of Record Documents.

i. Use of the premises.

j. Parking availability.

k. Office, work, and storage areas.

l. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

m. Safety procedures.

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n. First aid.

o. Security.

p. Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

q. Working hours.

3. Reporting: No later than 3 calendar days after the conference, the Contractor shall dis-tribute minutes of the conference to each party present and to other concerned parties, including the COR.

B. Pre-installation Conferences: The Contractor shall conduct a pre-installation conference at the Project Site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction.

1. Attendees: In addition to the Contractor's representative, the installer and representa-tives 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. Prior to conferences, advise the COR of scheduled conference dates.

2. Agenda: Review the progress of other construction activities and preparations for the particular activity under consideration at each pre-installation conference, including re-quirements for the following.

a. Contract Documents.

b. Options.

c. Related Change Orders, including accepted Value Engineering proposals.

d. Purchases.

e. Deliveries.

f. Submittals.

g. Review of mockups.

h. Possible conflicts.

i. Compatibility problems.

j. Time schedules.

k. Weather limitations.

l. Manufacturer's recommendations.

m. Warranty requirements.

n. Compatibility of materials.

o. Acceptability of substrates.

p. Temporary facilities and controls.

q. Space and access limitations.

r. Governing regulations.

s. Safety.

t. Testing and inspecting requirements.

u. Required performance results.

v. Protection.

3. Reporting: Record significant discussions and agreements and disagreements of each conference. No later than 3 calendar days after each conference, the Contractor shall distribute minutes of the conference to each party present and to other concerned par-ties, including the CO.

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

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

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C. Progress Meetings: The A/E shall conduct monthly progress meetings at the Project Site.

Dates of meetings shall be coordinated with preparation of the payment request.

1. Attendees: In addition to the Contracting Officer, the Contractors, and the COR repre-sentatives; each subcontractor, supplier, or other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be repre-sented. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

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

a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting. De-termine where each activity is in relation to the Contractor's Construction Sched-ule, whether on time or ahead or behind schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to insure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

b. Review the present and future needs of each entity present, including but not lim-ited to the following:

1.01 Interface requirements.

1.02 Time.

1.03 Sequences of operations.

1.04 Status of submittals.

1.05 Deliveries.

1.06 Off-site fabrication.

1.07 Access.

1.08 Site utilization.

1.09 Temporary facilities and controls.

1.10 Hours of work.

1.11 Hazards and risks.

1.12 Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

1.13 Quality and work standards.

1.14 Change Orders.

1.15 Documentation of information for payment requests.

1.16 Updating of Record Documents.

3. Reporting: No later than 3 calendar days after each meeting, the A/E shall distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to other concerned parties, including the Contracting Officer. Include a brief summary, in narrative form, of progress since the previous meeting and report.

4. Schedule Updating: The Contractor shall revise the Contractor's Construction Schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recog-nized. The revised schedule shall be issued concurrently with the report of each meet-ing.

D. Coordination Meetings: The Contractor shall conduct project coordination meetings at regular intervals, to verify detailed coordination procedures for the upcoming construction operations in order to avoid potential problems and misunderstandings.

1. Frequency of Meetings: Bi-Weekly.

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2. Attendees: The Contractor, COR, Architect & Engineer, each subcontractor, supplier, or other entity involved in coordination or planning construction activities shall be represent-

ed. All participants shall be authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

3. Agenda: Review the plans and requirements of each entity present, including but not lim-ited to the subjects listed for Progress Meetings.

4. Reporting: No later than 3 calendar days after each meeting, the Contractor shall distrib-ute minutes of meeting to each party present and to other concerned parties, including the COR.

1.05 UTILITY SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS

A. Utility Service Interruptions and coordination of interruptions shall be reflected in the schedule.

See Section 0100 paragraph 1.4 for coordination requirements.

1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Comply with the shop drawing requirements specified in Division 1 Section 01330, "Submittal Procedures."

B. Energy Conservation: Within 15 calendar days after commencement of construction, submit an energy conservation plan, followed by monthly implementation reports.

C. Waste Management: Within 15 calendar days after commencement of construction, submit a waste management plan, followed by monthly implementation reports.

D. Staff Names: Within 15 calendar days after award of contract, submit a list of principal staff as-signments, including the superintendent and other primary personnel at the Project site. Identify individuals by name, duties and responsibilities, home address, and business and home tele-phone numbers.

1. Post copies of this list in the project meeting room, temporary field office and at each temporary telephone location.

E. Conference and Meeting Minutes: Within times specified for reporting, distribute minutes to concerned parties.

F. Utility Service Interruptions: No later than 15 calendar days prior to the first planned interrup-tion, submit a utility service interruption plan, followed by confirmed scheduled shut-down notic-es at least 3 calendar days prior to each interruption.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL COORDINATION PROVISIONS

A. Inspection of Conditions: Prior to installations, require the installer of each major component to inspect both the substrate and conditions under which work is to be performed.

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1. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in an acceptable manner.

2. Coordinate temporary enclosures with required inspections and tests to minimize the ne-cessity of uncovering completed construction for that purpose.

B. Construction in Progress: Keep construction in progress, and adjoining materials in place, clean during handling and installation. Apply protective coverings where required for protection from damage or deterioration.

C. Completed Construction: Clean completed construction, and provide maintenance, as frequent-ly as necessary to prevent damage or soiling or other deterioration through the remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components as necessary to assure opera-bility without damage.

D. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction operations to prevent exposure of any part of con-struction, completed or in progress, to harmful, dangerous, damaging or otherwise deleterious conditions during the construction period. Such conditions include but are not limited to the fol-lowing:

1. Excessive static or dynamic loading.

2. Excessive internal or external pressures.

3. Excessively high or low temperatures.

4. Thermal shock.

5. Excessively high or low humidity.

6. Pollution and air contamination.

7. Water or ice.

8. Chemicals and solvents.

9. Light.

10. Radiation.

11. Puncture.

12. Abrasion.

13. Heavy traffic.

14. Soiling, staining, and corrosion.

15. Bacteria.

16. Rodent and inset infestation.

17. Combustion.

18. Electrical current.

19. High-speed operation.

20. Improper lubrication.

21. Unusual wear or other misuse.

22. Contact between incompatible materials.

23. Destructive testing.

24. Misalignment.

25. Excessive weathering.

26. Unprotected storage.

27. Improper shipping or handling.

28. Theft or vandalism.

END OF SECTION 01310

PROJECT SCHEDULE 01320 - 1

SECTION 01320 – PROJECT SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

A. The schedule will be reviewed by the CO and the A/E and will be subsequently approved by the CO (if the schedule meets contract requirements). Within 5 days after commencement of work, the Contractor will submit a Critical Path Method (CPM) Construction Schedule for the scope of work contained in the Contract. The purpose of the Construction Schedule shall be to:

1. Assure adequate planning, scheduling and reporting during execution of the construction and related activities so they may be prosecuted in an orderly and expeditious manner, within the Contract Time and the Milestones stipulated by the Contract.

2. Assure coordination of the work of the Contractor and the various subcontractors and suppliers at all tiers.

3. Assist in the preparation and evaluation of the Contractor’s monthly progress payments.

4. Assist in monitoring the progress of the work and evaluating proposed changes to the

Contract and the Construction Schedule.

5. Assist in detecting problems for the purpose of taking corrective action and to provide a mechanism or tool for determining and monitoring such corrective actions.

B. The Work shall be prosecuted at such rate as will insure meeting the specified milestone dates within the Contract Time. By execution of the Contract, the Contractor represents he has ana-lyzed the work, the materials and methods involved, the systems of the building, availability of qualified labor, restrictions of the site, constraints imposed, their own workload and capacity to perform the work and agrees that the specified times are reasonable considering the existing conditions prevailing in the locality of the work, including weather conditions and other factors, with reasonable allowance for variations from average or ideal conditions.

C. The work under this Contract will be planned, scheduled, executed and reported using the Precedence Diagramming Technique of the Critical Path Method (hereinafter referred to as

CPM).

D. The Contractor shall employ the services of at least one person fully qualified and with a mini-mum of 2 years experience in critical path scheduling on projects of similar size and scope for the duration of the Contract.

E. Any and all milestones listed in these specifications, or elsewhere in the Contract Documents, represent only the major items of construction work. The milestone completion dates indicated are considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this Contract and to the coordination of all work on the project. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to pros-ecute the work in accordance with the specified milestone dates.

F. The Contractor shall use Primavera/Suretrac for Windows scheduling software (latest version), or other approved software, on this project.

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1.02 DETAILED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Within ten (10) calendar days following commencement of work, Contractor shall submit to the Government a detailed Construction Schedule in precedence format for the Contractor’s con-struction work scope.

B. The Detailed Construction Schedule shall conform with the requirements outlined in the “Tech-nical Requirements for Contractor-Submitted Schedules” in this specification section.

C. The Construction Schedule shall be reviewed in the following manner.

1. Within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt by the Government of the Detailed Con-struction Schedule, the Government shall notify the Contractor of any concerns the Gov-ernment may have in regard to the Detailed Construction Schedule.

2. If the Government questions the Contractor’s proposed activities, logic, durations, man-power, or cost loading, the Contractor shall, within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the Government’s request, provide a satisfactory revision to, or adequate justification for, these activities, logic, durations, manpower, or cost loading to the satisfaction of the Government.

3. In the event the Contractor fails to define any element of work, activity or logic and the Government review does not detect this omission or error, such omission or error, when discovered by the Contractor or Government, shall be corrected by the Contractor at the next monthly Schedule Update (discussed hereinafter) and shall not affect the Contract Time.

4. Acceptance of Contractor’s Construction Schedule

a. Upon the acceptance of the changes to the Construction Schedule by the Gov-ernment, the Contractor and Government shall sign on the face of the Construction Schedule CPM Network, which shall then indicate the acceptance of the Construc-tion Schedule.

5. Upon acceptance, the construction schedule shall be utilized as a BASELINE

SCHEDULE for evaluation of all work yet to be performed.

6. No accepted activity shall be deleted from the construction schedule. In the event that an activity is no longer appropriate to the plan, either by change order or otherwise, it shall be in a “zero duration status” as of the date such determination is made and offsetting cost adjustment made as required to balance within the activity’s cost account. The schedule, once accepted, cannot be changed/altered unless a modification to the con-tract has been issued (by the Contracting Officer) extending contract completions. A “Look Ahead Schedule” shall be submitted and can be changed based upon actual condi-tions. The “Look Ahead Schedule” shall look one week behind and three weeks ahead and shall be updated each week for use in weekly coordination meetings.

7. Redistribution of costs between contract bid line items shall not be allowed.

a. Acceptance by the Government of the Contractor’s Construction Schedule will be required prior to making of any progress payments under the Contract after the first sixty (60) calendar days of the Contract.

b. Upon acceptance of the Construction Schedule by the Government, the cost-loaded values of the Construction Schedule will be used as a basis for determining progress payments based on work completed to date. Monthly progress payments shall be based upon information developed at the monthly Schedule Update. The computer-produced Cost Report will be structured to directly roll up to the accept-ed billing summary and utilized by the Government for verification of the Applica-tion for Payment submitted by the Contractor. The COR and the Contractor shall visually inspect the work and material delivered on the site (and off site) each

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month to determine progress on each task. The Contractor shall update the schedule based upon this monthly assessment. This information may be used for partial or progress payments at the discretion of the COR.

c. Acceptance by the Government of the Contractor’s Construction Schedule does not relieve the Contractor of any of Contractor’s responsibility whatsoever for the accuracy or feasibility of the Construction Schedule, or of the Contractor’s ability to meet the Contract completion date or milestone dates, nor does such acceptance acknowledge or admit the reasonableness of the activities, logic, durations, man-power, or cost loading of the Contractor’s Construction Schedule.

1.03 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR – SUBMITTED SCHEDULES

A. The Contractor will consider the following guidelines in the development of the Construction schedule:

B. The Schedule shall be developed utilizing the Precedence Diagramming Method.

C. Milestone dates must be adhered to and shall be clearly identified on the Schedule.

1. Contract Milestone dates may not be changed without the written consent of the Gov-ernment.

2. Contract Start Milestones shall be constrained by “Start No Earlier Than” constraints.

3. Contract Completion Milestones shall be constrained by “Finish No Later Than” con-straints.

4. “Mandatory”, “Start On”, and “Finish On” constraints shall not be allowed.

D. The Schedule shall clearly identify the activities illustrating accomplishment of the time(s) for completion of the Project set forth in the Contract. If the Schedule indicates earlier completion time(s) than that set forth in the Contract, the difference between the Schedule and the Contract dates shall be considered to be part of the total float available. This float is a resource available to both the Government and the Contractor. If the Contractor presents a schedule with an early completion date, the Government reserves the right to issue a contract change order revising the Contract Completion Date and associated milestones to those indicated in the Contractor’s schedule.

E. In developing the Schedule, the Contractor shall be responsible for assuring that subcontractor work at all tiers, as well as Contractor’s own work, is included in the Schedule.

F. The Schedule as developed shall show the sequence and interdependence of activities required for complete performance of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for assuring all work sequences are logical and the Schedule shows a coordinated plan of the work.

G. Failure by the Contractor to include any element of work required for performance of the Con-tract or failure to properly sequence the work shall not excuse the Contractor from completing all work within the Contract Time.

H. The level of detail of the Contractor’s Schedule shall be a function of the complexity of the work involved. The total number of activities shall be subject to approval by the Government. Con-struction activities shall represent the continuous work of a single crew in a defined work area or location and have duration of not longer than fifteen (15) work days, without prior acceptance of the Government. Non-construction activities (such as procurement, fabrication, etc.) may have durations in excess of 15 work days.

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I. Normal weather conditions shall be considered and included in the planning and scheduling of all work influenced by high or low ambient temperatures and/or precipitation to ensure comple-tion of all work within the Contract Time. Normal weather conditions may be determined by an assessment of average historical climatic conditions based upon the preceding ten (10) year records published for the locality by the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Critical path activities which are affected by wet or muddy ground following a rain storm shall also be addressed in the schedule. For bidding purposes the contractor shall use Table 1 below to plan “weather” days into the schedule. The COR shall make final determina-tion about which days shall be counted as disrupting or preventing construction activities due to weather.

MONTHLY ANTICIPATED ADVERSE WEATHER DELAY

WORK DAYS BASED ON (5) DAY WORK WEEK

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

(03) (03) (03) (01) (01) (00) (00) (00) (01) (01) (01) (02)

J. Schedule activities shall meet the following criteria:

1. Activity descriptions shall be clear and concise. All activity ends must be tied into the schedule by logical restraints.

2. Proposed durations assigned to each activity shall be the Contractor’s best estimate of time required to complete the activity considering the scope and resources planned for the activity. Labor and Resources (man-hours) allocated to each activity shall be con-sistent with activity duration and supported by the Contractor’s estimate and industry standard estimating/productivity guides such as “Means”, “Blue Book”, “Walker’s”, and/or

“NECA”.

3. Responsibility for each activity shall be identified with a single performing organization, typically the Subcontractor name. In addition to responsibility, each activity shall have as minimum, activity organizational codes identifying each task and sub task associated with the work. If a WBS structure is utilized by the contractor it shall be assigned through ac-tivity code assignments. An additional code field shall be established to differentiate be-tween baseline and specific change order work.

4. Schedule activities shall be cost-loaded in whole dollars and the assigned dollar value (cost-loading) of each activity of the Network shall cumulatively equal the specified Bid Item Breakdown and Total Contract Amount. Mobilization, bond and insurance costs may be shown separately; however, other general condition’s costs, overhead, profit, etc., shall be prorated throughout all activities. For any item that the Contractor intends to bill for stored materials, need to be shown as separate “material procurement” activi-ties in the schedule and the material dollar only placed on these activities. Billing for stored materials on any other scheduled activity not broken down in this manner will not be allowed. The COR may refuse to pay for any off site materials which are not stored properly or if the storage area is not secure. “Front Loading” or attempting to shift cost to the initial activity will not be accepted. Cost loading must be realistic and defensible. The COR may challenge cost loading on any or all activities and request a break-down/justification on each activity from the Contractor.

5. The Contractor shall assign manpower-loading for each activity of the Network. In addi-tion, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a separate manpower summary analysis in graphic format depicting manpower by subcontractor and aggregate. The graph(s) shall show the number of man-days of effort, by month, over the duration of the Construction Schedule.

K. For all major equipment and materials fabricated or supplied for this project, the network shall show a sequence of activities including:

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1. Preparation of shop drawings and sample submissions. Any accepted costs associated with submittal preparation shall be assigned to the approval of the particular submittal.

2. Review and approval of shop drawings and samples (allow 21 calendar days for review of submittals and 30 calendar days for review of samples)

3. Shop fabrication and delivery (including transit time). Advanced purchases such as mill orders or other major equipment purchases shall be carried as separate cost loaded ac-tivities.

4. Erection or installation.

5. Field Testing of equipment and materials. Testing and Inspection shall be cost and labor loaded to the extent of the effort necessary in the field.

L. The schedule shall include a detailed plan for preparation, submittal, review, re-submittal, if re-quired, and acceptance for detailed MEPS/Structural/Architectural Coordination Documents prepared by the individual trade contractors…