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Powerhouse Private Office Renovation - Fort Randall Dam, SD FR00105

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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CONSTRUCTION GENERAL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Scope

1.2 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES AND WORKS

1.2.1 Dust Control and Removal

1.3 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

1.4 COORDINATION AND OUTAGES

1.5 STAGING, HANDLING, AND STORAGE

1.6 FORKLIFT USAGE

1.7 SUBMITTALS

1.8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROGRESS CHARTS

1.9 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

1.10 ELEVATOR USAGE

1.11 PORTABLE TOILETS

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.13 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND WORKING HOURS

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PART 3 NOT USED

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CONSTRUCTION GENERAL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Scope

The second-floor office space at Fort Randall Dam is in need of a renovation in order to accommodate the temporary placement of additional construction division personnel. The renovation includes the [*AM-2]purchase and [**AM-2] installation of demountable walls in two private offices, [*AM-2]text removed [**AM-2] as well as the [*AM-2]purchase and [**AM-2] installation of a demountable wall in the open space between the elevators and the bathrooms [*AM-2], and the purchase and installation of a workstation in the CD Office[**AM-2] . In order to create workable office space this renovation will also include masonry rework of an existing wall to add a door opening. One of the office spaces will also require the removal of an exisiting door from its frame. Lighting fixtures will be replaced, and lighting controls will be updated to accommodate the demountable walls. Additional receptacles and communication drops will be installed to accommodate the increase of workstations. Smoke detectors and audible notification devices integrated into the fire alarm systems will be installed. New emergency exit signage will be installed. Lighting fixtures that have battery backup will have their battery backup demolished and will be re-wired to an existing emergency circuit. Existing ductwork will be modified to provide additional supplies and returns.

This paragraph is a description of the basic scope and is not all-inclusive of the work required. Specific requirements for materials and installations are provided under the Technical Sections herewith. No claims for extras shall be made on account of items presumed to have been omitted from this section.

1.2 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES AND WORKS

The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of the work area from damage and upon completion of the work shall leave existing works in a condition equal to that which existed when the work started. All work, storage of materials, and construction plant shall be kept within the limits of the areas assigned. Prior to construction operations, the Contractor shall confer with the Contracting Officer's representative to determine the proximity of any possible under-ground obstructions, pipe or equipment which could be damaged as a result of construction operations.

Existing utility lines that are shown on the drawings or the locations are otherwise made known to the Contractor shall be protected from damage, and if damaged, shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government. In the event that the Contractor damages any existing utility lines that are not shown or the locations of which have not been made known to the Contractor, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will review the information and discuss with the Contractor how to proceed. The Contractor will be responsible for the protection of structures from any structural damage during the construction operations. Roads and surfaces shall be protected from damage by the work or if damaged shall be repaired with equal

SECTION 01 12 00 Page 2 materials at no additional expense to the Government. At all times the plant and work areas shall be kept in a condition conducive to safety of workmen and the public and neat in appearance. Waste or surplus materials shall not be allowed to accumulate in the construction areas.

1.2.1 Dust Control and Removal

Special measures shall be taken to minimize air-borne dust in work areas.

Dust shall not be allowed to accumulate about the powerhouse in general.

Return air ducts for heating, ventilating and air conditioning shall be blocked, where practicable, or equipped with filters in areas where dust is being produced or agitated. Removal of dust shall be by sweeping with dust wetted down or overlain with sweeping compound, or by vacuum cleaner as approved. Where air-borne dust in objectionable amount is unavoidable, equipment, which contain commutators, contactors, bearing, etc., shall be covered. Adequate air filters shall be provided in covers over equipment which requires circulation of air while operating. Dust shall be removed daily on a continuing basis during the life of this contract. Dust shall be removed as directed from the interior of equipment housed in cabinets by method approved by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor will be required to set up dust contaiment for work near the office space to minimize dust transfer to active work areas.

1.3 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

The Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate work with others working in the area during the life of this contract. The Contractor shall coordinate work with others to avoid undue interference and shall conduct operations, other than approved required access, within the limits of the assigned construction area or construction right-of-way limits. The Contractor shall cooperate with others as necessary in the interest of timely completion of all work and in the event of disagreement the decision of the Contracting Officer shall be final.

1.4 COORDINATION AND OUTAGES

Outage requests shall be coordinated a minimum of 48 hours in advance.

Outages that impact other office areas shall occur during non-peak hours:

6:00 am to 7:30 am and 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm CDT.

The Contractor's employees shall not open, close or tamper with switches, valves or control devices for existing installed equipment. Only Government operating personnel will be authorized to open or close existing switches, valves and control devices to enable the Contractor to make connections or modifications to existing equipment. Work shall be coordinated and scheduled to reduce the "Down" time of operating equipment or systems to a minimum.

The contractor will need to provide a 2 week notice before onsite work can begin.

1.5 STAGING, HANDLING, AND STORAGE

(a) Staging:

The Contractor shall have access to both private offices during construction. No areas outside of these offices shall be provided for staging purposes.

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(b) Handling:

The Contractor shall exercise due care in the unloading, hauling and handling of materials and equipment and shall make use of special handling means provided by the manufacturer. Care shall be taken not to damage materials and equipment during handling.

(c) Storage:

The Contractor shall be responsible for the care and storage of material and equipment including Government-furnished property and they shall be stored in a suitable manner to protect them from the elements, pilfering, distortion, or any other damage.

1.6 FORKLIFT USAGE

The Contractor shall provide an operator and forklift for any forklift operations required to support this contract. A government forklift will not be available for Contractor use.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Proposed Methods of Operation; G-AO

Progress Charts; G-AO

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Warranty of Construction

(List of warranties with copy of each)

1.8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROGRESS CHARTS

To be submitted in accordance with the SECTION 00 72 00, GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTRACT CLAUSES) clause entitled "Schedule for Construction Contracts" shall indicate the required data for each of the principal features of the work. Contract changes or modifications will not include extensions of time unless the updated progress chart shows that the contract completion date is delayed due to the affect of the change on one or more principal features of the work.

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1.9 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

(a) In addition to any other warranties in this contract, the Contractor warrants, except as provided in paragraph (i) of this clause, that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect in equipment, material, or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any subcontractor or supplier at any tier.

(b) This warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work. If the Government takes possession of any part of the work before final acceptance, this warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date the Government takes possession.

(c) The Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor's expense any failure to conform, or any defect. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor's expense any damage to Government-owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of--

(1) The Contractor's failure to conform to contract requirements; or

(2) Any defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design furnished.

(d) The Contractor shall restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms and conditions of this clause. The Contractor's warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced will run for 1 year from the date of repair or replacement.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage.

(f) If the Contractor fails to remedy any failure, defect, or damage within a reasonable time after receipt of notice, the Government shall have the right to replace, repair, or otherwise remedy the failure, defect, or damage at the Contractor's expense.

(g) With respect to all warranties, express or implied, from subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers for work performed and materials furnished under this contract, the Contractor shall--

(1) Obtain all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practice;

(2) Require all warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(3) Enforce all warranties for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting Officer.

(h) In the event the Contractor's warranty under paragraph (b) of this clause has expired, the Government may bring suit at its expense to enforce a subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's warranty.

(i) Unless a defect is caused by the negligence of the Contractor or subcontractor or supplier at any tier, the Contractor shall not be liable for the repair of any defects of material or design furnished by the Government nor for the repair of any damage that results from any defect

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(j) This warranty shall not limit the Government's rights under the Inspection and Acceptance clause of this contract with respect to latent defects, gross mistakes, or fraud. (FAR 52.246-21)

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1.10 ELEVATOR USAGE

If the elevator is operational, it can be used for movement of large equipment and materials only. The elevator is scheduled for replacement in 2024 and is intermittently not operational due to maintenance or repair activities[**AM-2]

1.11 PORTABLE TOILETS

Toilet facilities will not be available for Contractor's use. The Contractor shall provide and maintain portable toilets for use by the Contractor's staff . Toilet(s) shall be placed at the location directed by the Contracting Officer. To prevent overturning by high winds, all portable toilets shall be anchored down.

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall provide a marked-up half size drawing to show actual work performed to include necessary sketches, modification drawings, shop drawings and notes. Red ink is to be used for additions and deviations from the contract. Green ink is to be used to indicate work deleted from the contract. The drawings shall be maintained by the Contractor as the work progresses and available for review by the government representatives. The as-built drawings shall be submitted for approval at the completion of the project. The completed set shall be available at time of final inspection.

In accordance with the clause "Payment Under Fixed - Price Construction Contracts", $5,000 will be withheld from payment for the creation of As-Built Drawings until Final As-Built Drawings are delivered to and accepted by the COR.

1.13 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND WORKING HOURS

The Contractor will have access to the facility for work during normal plant business hours from 0700 to 1700 hrs Monday through Friday, excluding any federally recognized holidays or observance days. The Contractor shall plan all work accordingly. These hours will be strictly adhered to unless the Government determines work outside this time is beneficial to the Government or a bilateral modification for extended working hours is executed.

The following Federal legal holidays are observed by this installation:

New Year's Day 1 January Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January President's Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September

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Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

If the wage determination has a discrepancy with the above list of observed Federal holidays, then the wage determination takes precedence.

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