Attachment 1 - Rev 1.Specs for MATOC.pdf

RFP NO. : W912BV-12-R-0023

US Army Corps of Engineers

Tulsa District

SMALL BUSINESS (SB) SET ASIDE INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY

(IDIQ) MULTIPLE AWARD TASK ORDER CONTRACT (MATOC) FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY, ENERGY CONSERVATION &

MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL PROJECTS IN THE SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION OF

THE USACE (“SB Energy MATOC”)

Revision 1 Specifications (MATOC only)

Revision 1: 20 April 2012 Original: March 2012____________________________________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ENERGY MATOC

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 01 00.00 44 WORK PLAN REQUIREMENTS

01 04 00 COORDINATION, FIELD ENGINEERING, AND MEETINGS

01 31 00 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 44 00 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 02 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

02 58 00 BULLETIN BOARD

01 60 00 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

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ENERGYMATOC

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WORK PLAN REQUIREMENTS

FSAO 7 Nov 2011

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)

ICC Bldg Code ICC International Building Code

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS (ICBO)

ICBO Bldg Code Uniform Building Code (3 Vol.)

UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC)

UFC 3-600-01 Design: Fire Protection Engineering For Facilities

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION PUBLICATIONS

(CESWD)

CESWD-01 (Current Version) Corps of

Engineers Southwestern Division Architectural and Engineering Instruction Manual (CESWD-AEIM)

1.3 SUBMISSION OF TASK ORDER DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND OTHER DATA

1.3.1 Number of Copies

The Contractor shall submit, in accordance with Section 00 90 00 DESCRIPTION/SPECS/WORK STATEMENT and Section 01 33 16 DESIGN AFTER AWARD (if applicable), the required number of copies of the construction drawings, specifications, calculations, equipment schedules, and all other submittal data for each review submittal. These submittals shall be in accordance with the requirements of this SATOC Contract, all current revisions, the task order, and all other terms and conditions of the Contract.

1.3.2 Task Order Drawings

See Section 01 33 16 DESIGN AFTER AWARD, if applicable, and Section 01 78 00 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT for CADD drawing requirements and standards. Provide CAD files in the format required by the installation.

1.3.2.4 Drawings Sequence

Arrange drawings by design discipline in accordance with the CESWD-01, SWD Architectural and Engineering Instruction Manual, Chapter VIII, Appendix A, Plate D1, Standard Arrangement Of Drawings.

1.3.2.5 Drawings Required

As a minimum, the construction drawings shall consist of the following as required by the task order:

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a. Title Sheet, Index of Drawings (each technical discipline shall have a separate drawing legend sheet located in front of each respective section), Legend, and Abbreviations and Soil Borings

b. Civil Drawings

c. Utility Drawings (Water Supply, Wastewater, Gas, Electrical, Fiber and Communication)

d. Architectural Drawings

e. Interior Design Drawings

f. Structural Drawings

g. Mechanical Drawings

h. Electrical Drawings (including security and fire alarm)

i. Lightning Protection

j. Fire Protection Drawings

k. Environmental Drawings (including identification and removal of hazardous materials from the buildings, storm water control details, etc.)

l. Kitchen Equipment Drawings

m. Landscape Architectural Drawings

n. Irrigation Layout Drawings

1.3.3 Task Order Specifications

Construction specifications shall be in sufficient detail to fully describe and demonstrate the quality of materials, the installation and performance of equipment, and the quality of workmanship. Use any commercially available guide specifications such as "SpecText" published by The Construction Specifications Institute, manufacturers' product specifications utilizing CSI's Manu-Spec format, or the Corps of Engineers Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), the Tulsa District's local guide specifications. The specifications shall clearly identify, where appropriate, the specific products chosen to meet the requirements of the Contract (manufacturers' brand names and model numbers or similar product information). The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating references, along with the Contract performance requirements, to specific specification sections (number and title) within the construction specifications.

1.3.3.1 Commercially Available Guide Specifications

When commercially available construction guide specifications are used, change references to the "Architect", "Engineer", and "Owner" to refer to the "Government" or "Contracting Officer".

1.3.3.2 Guide Specification Editing

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When the UFGS are used, specification paragraphs and subparagraphs shall not be rewritten to lessen the quality of materials as specified in the original guide specifications. Edit to tailor the specifications to fit the project.

1.3.3.3 Format

Submit construction specifications, including cover page and Project Table of Contents, using software applicable to the guide specification version; the current version of Specsintact for UFGS guides and Microsoft Word 2003 or later version for other commercially available guide specifications. Print hard copies using laser or inkjet printer and good quality white bond paper (75 g/m 2 (20 pound Copier/Laser/Fax/Inkjet/Offset type), 215 mm by 279 mm (8 1/2 by 11 inch) in size. Review copies shall be the marked-up version with the editing shown by using redlining for text insertions and strikeouts for text deletions. The corrected 100 percent specifications with review comments incorporated shall be cleaned up (markings for insertion and deletion removed) and submitted in both hard copy and on magnetic media (CD-ROM disk).

Carbon copies are not acceptable. Electronic version: Print the specifications to Adobe Acrobat .pdf format and include on the CD-ROM disc with the drawings. The specifications shall be a single file with bookmarks utilized for each section. File shall open with bookmarks showing. Include the native word files of the specifications on the CD for the final submitted specifications. Include Adobe Acrobat Reader and the Contract Viewer software on the CD Disc. Contract Viewer software, along with instructions, can be copied from the Solicitation files.

1.3.3.4 Submittal Register

Submit a submittal register with each task order. See Sections 01 45 01.10 10 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS) and 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. Use the Corps QCS software described in Section 01 45 01.10 10 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS) When UFGS guide specifications are used, the Specsintact software can be used to generate the submittal register. Submit with the review and final submittals.

1.3.3.5 Cover Page

Include the following information:

a. Project title, location, and task order title

b. Construction contract number

c. Task Order number

d. Construction Contractor's name and address

1.3.4 Task Order Documents

In general, task order documents shall include construction drawings, specifications, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan if applicable, construction schedule, and calculations for categories such as, but not limited to, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, grading, drainage, paving, and outside utility services. Detailing and installation of all equipment and materials shall comply with the manufacturers' recommendations. See also Sections 00 90 00 DESCRIPTION/SPECS/WORK STATEMENT and 01 33 16 DESIGN AFTER AWARD.

1.3.5 Task Order Reviews

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See Sections 01 33 16 DESIGN AFTER AWARD and Sections 00 90 00 DESCRIPTION/SPECS/WORK STATEMENT for review requirements.

1.3.5.1 Material normally required for preliminary submittal

a. Drawings; All drawings required for completion of the task order, developed to approximately 35 percent completion.

b. Specifications; Draft of specifications for task work, including index and manufacturers' catalog and engineering data.

c. SID Interior and Exterior Finish Samples; See Section 01 33 16 DESIGN

AFTER AWARD.

d. Calculations; Calculations developed to the extent required to support the task order development of that portion of utility distribution, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems included in this submittal.

e. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

f. Construction Schedule; Construction schedule shall conform to the requirements Section.

1.3.5.2 Material normally required for final (100 percent) submittal Includes all documents submitted for the preliminary review, upgraded to 100 percent completion.

a. Drawings

1) Site Drawings; Site drawings shall include plans and details required by the task order.

2) Architectural Drawings; Architectural drawings shall include plans, elevations, building sections; fire exits; wall, ceiling, and floor fire ratings; and details required by the task order.

3) Structural Drawings; Structural drawings shall include plans, details, and connections applicable to the task order.

4) Mechanical and Electrical Drawings; Mechanical/electrical drawings, with complete schematics, shall show all heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical work.

5) Fire Protection Drawings; Fire Protection drawings, with complete schematics, shall show all fire sprinkler system layout, pipe sizes, locations of heads, details, etc. as required for construction and to meet the codes.

6) Equipment Schedules; Based on the results of calculations, provide a complete list(s) of the materials and equipment proposed for heating, air conditioning and plumbing, with the manufacturer's published cataloged product installation specifications and roughing-in data. The heating and air conditioning equipment data shall include the manufacturer's wiring diagrams, installation specifications, ARI certification, SECTION 01 01 00.00 44 Page 5 and the standard warranty for the equipment. When new diffusers are required in a task order, provide the manufacturer's published cataloged capacities for supply diffusers as evidence that the arrangement of supply air outlets in each room will provide the throw and spread characteristics required to cover completely all exterior wall surfaces with the blanket of warm air at the proper design velocities.

b. Specifications; Specifications for all task order work upgraded to 100 percent completion. Contractor shall make final proposal of all materials and finishes at this submittal.

c. Calculations; Complete calculations for utility distribution systems, structural elements, and electrical and mechanical systems. Include computations for sizing equipment, air duct arrangement, and R-values for ceilings, roofs and exterior walls and floors. Calculations shall conform to the military installation’s yearly energy budget requirements (i.e. BTU's and KW's). Include codes, manuals, and criteria used for calculations. Include, as applicable:

1) loads, load factors, and allowances for future loads,

2) energy performance calculations,

3) working stresses and factors of safety,

4) deflection calculations,

5) Expansion-, contraction-, and crack-control measures,

6) Foundation characteristics,

7) Construction or erection limitations, and

8) Fire Protection: Comprehensive analysis of all fire-safety factors with indication of treatment provided for each potential hazard.

d. Construction Schedule

e. Submittal Register; Printed copy shall be provided. Upon approval of the government, the register shall be loaded into QCS by the contactor.

1.3.7 Common Design Deficiencies

The work involved in making corrections due to common deficiencies becomes lost effort and time for both the designer and the reviewer. Contractor and Designer shall carefully compare the design and contract documents with all requirements at several points in the design process to avoid unnecessary changes at a later date. Some of the requirements which are most often overlooked include:

a. Requirements of required design publications, such as the Border Patrol design guides or the CESWD-01, Southwestern Division's ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL (SWD-AEIM), have been repeatedly overlooked in the past.

b. Not using correct abbreviations or terminology on the drawings.

Abbreviations must match what is used on the standard abbreviation sheet and terminology must match what is used in the standard technical guide specifications.

c. Not using the correct scales, north arrow designation, section cut system, or incomplete dimensioning on the drawings. Failure to orient

SECTION 01 01 00.00 44 Page 6 the North arrow in the same direction on all sheets (civil, site, arch).

d. Failure to use the latest edition (at time of task order start) of applicable criteria unless a specific edition is specified.

e. Not providing sufficient space for door operation hardware at doors which swing into a wall running perpendicular to the opening. 4 inches (100 mm) minimum is required between edge of door frame and perpendicular walls. Proper mechanical and electrical clearances to meet building codes.

f. Not providing correct and complete Design Analysis information written in the present tense. The Design Analysis will be written following the format indicated herein. A separate Fire Protection section in the Design Analysis with input from all disciplines is one area which is often overlooked and shall be included.

g. Not correctly presenting or coordinating (to avoid interference) features of Fire Protection, Noise Control, Mechanical Systems, and Physical Security.

h. Not correctly referencing and cross referencing building sections, wall sections, details, etc.

i. Not sufficiently providing enough architectural details to show how building envelope requirements will meet the testing criteria to include provision of supporting calculations.

j. Failure to read and use technical notes in editing technical guide specifications.

k. Failure to coordinate all disciplines prior to review submittals.

l. Improper use of fire-retardant wood. Fire-retardant wood is combustible; its use in buildings that are of noncombustible construction is extremely limited (see ICBO Bldg Code,or ICC Bldg Code for the minor allowable uses). Because of the potential for severe degradation, fire retardant plywood shall not be used in a roof or roofing system or in structural applications.

m. Not listing the ANSI/BHMA numbers in addition to trade names in door hardware specifications and failure to correctly specify hardware finishes.

n. Not showing control joints in CMU walls or brick expansion joints in face brick on both architectural plans, elevations and structural plans, or the joints are inconsistent. Also, locate and coordinate control joints for floor tile in accordance with the Tile Council of America recommendations.

o. For LEED projects, not properly defining in the specifications the design and construction deliverables required to meet USGBC requirements or to allow the Quality Control Manager in the field to understand what LEED requirements must be met and how.

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p. Failure to delete all publications which do not apply to the particular project.

1.4 COE GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS AND SOFTWARE

The Corps of Engineers Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) can be downloaded from the Corps of Engineers web site. These guide specifications (UFGS) are in the Specsintact SGML format. The UFGS guide specifications are in the current CSI MasterFormat 2004 division and section numbering series.

a. The Corps of Engineers Specsintact software can be downloaded free of charge from the Internet at the following address:

http://specsintact.ksc.nasa.gov/software/software.htm

b. The Corps of Engineers UFGS Guide Specifications, Lighting Fixture Standard Drawing 40-06-04 Details, and Design Criteria (e.g. Unified Facilities Criteria, Army Technical Manuals (TM's), Engineering Manuals, Engineering Technical Letters, Engineer Circulars, Engineer Pamphlets, Design Guides, and Military Handbooks) can be downloaded from the Huntsville Division's Techinfo web site at the following address: http://www.hnd.usace.army.mil/techinfo/

c. UFGS guide specifications and other design guides can also be obtained from the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)'s Construction Criteria Base (CCB) Whole Building Design Guide web site at:

http://www.ccb.org/.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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COORDINATION, FIELD ENGINEERING, AND MEETINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

1.2 WORK SCHEDULE

Contractor work hours shall be as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 UTILITY OUTAGE COORDINATION

1.3.1 Approval

The Contractor shall obtain written permission/approval from the Contracting Officer 21 days prior to:

(1) Performing any work which will interrupt any utility service.

(2) Utility outages: The proposed outage request shall indicate the proposed work and length of outage.

1.3.2 Government Right to Delay

The Government reserves the right to postpone for 7 days, any scheduled outages. There shall be no outages when the outside temperature is expected to be below 35 degrees F.

1.3.3 Government Performance

Government personnel shall perform all shutting off and turning on of government-owned valves and switches necessary to accomplish scheduled outage.

1.4 ROAD CLOSURE

The Contractor shall obtain written permission/approval from the state's Department of Transportation or county (depending on the class road) and from the Contracting Officer 21 days prior to any partial or complete closure of a road across a dam. The Contractor may upon approval and with proper traffic control close one lane of the road for extended periods of time. Complete closure of the road will be limited to a maximum of 4 hours at a time and only with good justification. The Contractor will be completely responsible for coordination with state or county authorities, signage, traffic lights, traffic control, and notices to the public.

1.5 QUANTITY SURVEYS (APR 1984) (FAR 52.236-16)

1.5.1 General

Quantity surveys shall be conducted, and the data derived from these surveys shall be used in computing the quantities of work performed and the

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1.5.2 Conducting Surveys and Computations

The Contractor shall conduct the original and final surveys and surveys for any periods for which progress payments are requested. All these surveys shall be conducted under the direction of a representative of the Contracting Officer, unless the Contracting Officer waives this requirement in a specific instance. The Contractor shall make the computations based on the surveys for any periods for which progress payments are requested.

The Government shall make such computations as are necessary to confirm the quantities of work performed or finally in place.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

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PROJECT SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

Project schedule shall be in accordance with the contract clause SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (APR 1984) in Section 00 73 00.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections.

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract drawings.

Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager and the Designer of Record, if applicable, to check and approve all items prior to submittal and stamp, sign, and date indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. Include within submittals items such as: Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited

to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications;

warranties; and other such required submittals.

Submittals requiring Government approval are to be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby. Pick up and dispose of samples not incorporated into the work in accordance with manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

Submittals requirements are specified in the technical sections.

Submittals are identified by Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles as follows:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittals which are required prior to start of construction (work) or the start of the next major phase of the construction on a multi-phase contract, includes schedules, tabular list of data, or tabular list including location, features, or other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work.

Certificates of insurance

Surety bonds

List of proposed Subcontractors

List of proposed products

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Construction Progress Schedule

Network Analysis Schedule (NAS)

Submittal register

Schedule of prices

Health and safety plan

Work plan

Quality Control(QC) plan

Environmental protection plan

SD-06 Test Reports

Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements. (Testing must have been within three years of date of contract award for the project.)

Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

Investigation reports.

Daily logs and checklists.

Final acceptance test and operational test procedure.

SD-07 Certificates

Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that product, system or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or Subcontractor through Contractor, the purpose of which is to further quality of orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods or personnel qualifications.

Confined space entry permits.

Text of posted operating instructions.

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1.2.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve submittal.

1.2.3 Work

As used in this section, on- and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, except those SD-01 Pre-Construction Submittals noted above, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

1.3 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. Submit the following in accordance with this section.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittal Register; G

1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

Submittals are classified as follows:

1.4.1 Designer of Record Approved (DA)

Designer of Record (DOR) approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, any deviations from the solicitation, the accepted proposal, or the completed design, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer. Within the terms of the Contract Clause entitled, "Specifications and Drawings for Construction," they are considered to be "shop drawings." Contractor to provide the Government with the number of copies designated hereinafter of all DOR approved submittals. The Government may review any or all Designer of Record approved submittals for conformance to the Solicitation, Accepted Proposal and the completed design. The Government will review all submittals designated as deviating from the Solicitation or Accepted Proposal, as described below. Design submittals to be in accordance with Section 01 33 16 DESIGN AFTER AWARD.

Generally, design submittals should be identified as SD-05 Design Data submittals.

1.4.2 Government Approved (G)

Government approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, deviations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer.

Government approval is required for any deviations from the Solicitation or Accepted Proposal and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer. Within the terms of the Contract Clause entitled, "Specifications and Drawings for Construction," they are considered to be "shop drawings."

1.4.3 Government Conformance Review of Design (CR)

The Government will review all intermediate and final design submittals for

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 3 conformance with the technical requirements of the solicitation. Section 01 33 16 DESIGN AFTER AWARD covers the design submittal and review process in detail. Review will be only for conformance with the applicable codes, standards and contract requirements. Design data includes the design documents described in Section 01 33 16 DESIGN AFTER AWARD. Generally, design submittals should be identified as SD-05 Design Data submittals.

1.4.4 Designer of Record Approved/Government Conformance Review (DA/CR)

1.4.4.1 Deviations to the Accepted Design

Designer of Record approval and the Government's concurrence are required for any proposed deviation from the accepted design which still complies with the contract before the Contractor is authorized to proceed with material acquisition or installation. Within the terms of the Contract Clause entitled, "Specifications and Drawings for Construction", they are considered to be "shop drawings." If necessary to facilitate the project schedule, the Contractor and the DOR may discuss a submittal proposing a deviation with the Contracting Officer's Representative prior to officially submitting it to the Government. However, the Government reserves the right to review the submittal before providing an opinion, if deemed necessary. In any case, the Government will not formally agree to or provide a preliminary opinion on any deviation without the DOR's approval or recommended approval. The Government reserves the right to non-concur with any deviation from the design, which may impact furniture, furnishings, equipment selections or operations decisions that were made, based on the reviewed and concurred design.

1.4.4.2 Substitutions

Unless prohibited or provided for otherwise elsewhere in the Contract, where the accepted contract proposal named products, systems, materials or equipment by manufacturer, brand name and/or by model number or other specific identification, and the Contractor desires to substitute manufacturer or model after award, submit a requested substitution for Government concurrence. Include substantiation, identifying information and the DOR's approval, as meeting the contract requirements and that it is equal in function, performance, quality and salient features to that in the accepted contract proposal. If the Contract otherwise prohibits substitutions of equal named products, systems, materials or equipment by manufacturer, brand name and/or by model number or other specific identification, the request is considered a "variation" to the contract.

Variations are discussed below in paragraphs: "Designer of Record Approved/Government Approved" and "VARIATIONS"

1.4.5 Designer of Record Approved/Government Approved (DA/GA)

In addition to the above stated requirements for proposed deviations to the accepted design, both Designer of Record and Government Approval and, where applicable, a contract modification are required before the Contractor is authorized to proceed with material acquisition or installation for any proposed variation to the contract (the solicitation and/or the accepted proposal), which constitutes a change to the contract terms. Within the terms of the Contract Clause entitled, "Specifications and Drawings for Construction," they are considered to be "shop drawings." The Government reserves the right to accept or reject any such proposed deviation at its discretion.

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1.4.6 Information Only

Submittals not requiring Government approval will be for information only.

For Design-build construction all submittals not requiring Designer of Record or Government approval will be for information only. They are not considered to be "shop drawings" within the terms of the Contract Clause referred to above.

1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

Use the attached sample transmittal form (ENG Form 4025) for submitting both Government approved and information only submittals in accordance with the instructions on the reverse side of the form. These forms are included in the QCS software that the Contractor is required to use for this contract.

Properly complete this form by filling out all the heading blank spaces and identifying each item submitted. Exercise special care to ensure proper listing of the specification paragraph and sheet number of the contract drawings pertinent to the data submitted for each item.

1.6 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

1.6.1 Number of Copies of SD-02 Shop Drawings

Submit four copies of submittals of shop drawings.

1.6.2 Number of Copies of SD-03 Product Data and SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Submit in compliance with quantity requirements specified for shop drawings.

1.6.3 Number of Samples SD-04 Samples

a. Submit two samples, or two sets of samples showing range of variation, of each required item. One approved sample or set of samples will be retained by approving authority and one will be returned to Contractor.

b. Submit one sample panel or provide one sample installation where directed. Include components listed in technical section or as directed.

c. Submit one sample installation, where directed.

d. Submit one sample of non-solid materials.

1.6.4 Number of Copies SD-05 Design Data and SD-07 Certificates

Submit in compliance with quantity requirements specified for shop drawings.

1.6.5 Number of Copies SD-06 Test Reports and SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

Submit in compliance with quantity and quality requirements specified for shop drawings other than field test results that will be submitted with QC reports.

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1.6.6 Number of Copies of SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Submit three copies of O&M Data to the Contracting Officer for review and approval.

1.6.7 Number of Copies of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals and SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Unless otherwise specified, submit two sets of administrative submittals.

1.7 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

Normally submittals for information only will not be returned. Approval of the Contracting Officer is not required on information only submittals.

The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to resubmit any item found not to comply with the contract. This does not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to furnish material conforming to the plans and specifications; will not prevent the Contracting Officer from requiring removal and replacement of nonconforming material incorporated in the work;

and does not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to furnish samples for testing by the Government laboratory or for check testing by the Government in those instances where the technical specifications so prescribe.

1.8 VARIATIONS

Variations from contract requirements require both Designer of Record (DOR) and Government approval pursuant to contract Clause FAR 52.236-21 and will be considered where advantageous to Government.

1.8.1 Considering Variations

Discussion with Contracting Officer prior to submission, after consulting with the DOR, will help ensure functional and quality requirements are met and minimize rejections and re-submittals. When contemplating a variation which results in lower cost, consider submission of the variation as a Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP).

Specifically point out variations from contract requirements in transmittal letters. Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8.2 Proposing Variations

When proposing variation, deliver written request to the Contracting Officer, with documentation of the nature and features of the variation and why the variation is desirable and beneficial to Government, including the DOR's written analysis and approval. If lower cost is a benefit, also include an estimate of the cost savings. In addition to documentation required for variation, include the submittals required for the item.

Clearly mark the proposed variation in all documentation.

Check the column "variation" of ENG Form 4025 for submittals which include proposed deviations requested by the Contractor. Set forth in writing the reason for any deviations and annotate such deviations on the submittal.

The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted deviations.

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1.8.3 Warranting That Variations Are Compatible

When delivering a variation for approval, Contractor, including its Designer(s) of Record, warrants that this contract has been reviewed to establish that the variation, if incorporated, will be compatible with other elements of work.

1.8.4 Review Schedule Is Modified

In addition to normal submittal review period, a period of 10 working days will be allowed for consideration by the Government of submittals with variations.

1.9 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

Prepare and maintain submittal register, as the work progresses. Do not change data which is output in columns (c), (d), (e), and (f) as delivered by Government; retain data which is output in columns (a), (g), (h), and

(i) as approved. A submittal register showing items of equipment and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications is provided as an attachment. This list may not be all inclusive and additional submittals may be required. Maintain a submittal register for the project in accordance with Section 01 45 02 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS). with the following fields completed, to the extent that will be required by the Government during subsequent usage.

Column (c): Lists specification section in which submittal is required.

Column (d): Lists each submittal description (SD No. and type, e.g. SD-02 Shop Drawings) required in each specification section.

Column (e): Lists one principal paragraph in specification section where a material or product is specified. This listing is only to facilitate locating submitted requirements. Do not consider entries in column (e) as limiting project requirements.

Thereafter, the Contractor is to track all submittals by maintaining a complete list, including completion of all data columns, including dates on which submittals are received and returned by the Government.

The Designer of Record shall develop a complete list of submittals during design and identify required submittals in the specifications, and use the list to prepare the Submittal Register. The list may not be all inclusive and additional submittals may be required by other parts of the contract.

The Contractor is required to complete the submittal register and submit it to the Contracting Officer for approval within 30 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. The approved submittal register will serve as a scheduling document for submittals and will be used to control submittal actions throughout the contract period. Coordinate the submit dates and need dates with dates in the Contractor prepared progress schedule. Submit monthly or until all submittals have been satisfactorily completed, updates to the submittal register showing the Contractor action codes and actual dates with Government action codes. Revise the submittal register when the progress schedule is revised and submit both for approval.

1.9.1 Use of Submittal Register

Submit submittal register. Submit with QC plan and project schedule.

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Verify that all submittals required for project are listed and add missing submittals. Coordinate and complete the following fields on the register submitted with the QC plan and the project schedule:

Column (a) Activity Number: Activity number from the project schedule.

Column (g) Contractor Submit Date: Scheduled date for approving authority to receive submittals.

Column (h) Contractor Approval Date: Date Contractor needs approval of submittal.

Column (i) Contractor Material: Date that Contractor needs material delivered to Contractor control.

1.9.2 Contractor Use of Submittal Register

Update the following fields with each submittal throughout contract.

Column (b) Transmittal Number: Contractor assigned list of consecutive numbers.

Column (j) Action Code (k): Date of action used to record Contractor's review when forwarding submittals to QC.

Column (l) List date of submittal transmission.

Column (q) List date approval received.

1.9.3 Approving Authority Use of Submittal Register

Update the following fields.

Column (b) Transmittal Number: Contractor assigned list of consecutive numbers.

Column (l) List date of submittal receipt.

Column (m) through (p) List Date related to review actions.

Column (q) List date returned to Contractor.

1.9.4 Copies Delivered to the Government

Deliver one copy of submittal register updated by Contractor to Government with each invoice request.

1.10 SCHEDULING

Schedule and submit concurrently submittals covering component items forming a system or items that are interrelated. Include certifications to be submitted with the pertinent drawings at the same time. No delay damages or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals.

a. Coordinate scheduling, sequencing, preparing and processing of submittals with performance of work so that work will not be delayed by submittal processing. Allow for potential resubmittal of requirements.

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b. Submittals called for by the contract documents will be listed on the register. If a submittal is called for but does not pertain to the contract work, the Contractor is to include the submittal in the register and annotate it "N/A" with a brief explanation. Approval by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor of supplying submittals required by the contract documents but which have been omitted from the register or marked "N/A."

c. Re-submit register and annotate monthly by the Contractor with actual submission and approval dates. When all items on the register have been fully approved, no further re-submittal is required.

d. Carefully control procurement operations to ensure that each individual submittal is made on or before the Contractor scheduled submittal date shown on the approved "Submittal Register."

1.11 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

When approving authority is Contracting Officer, the Government will:

a. Note date on which submittal was received.

b. Review submittals for approval within scheduling period specified and only for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

c. Identify returned submittals with one of the actions defined in paragraph entitled, "Review Notations," of this section and with markings appropriate for action indicated.

Upon completion of review of submittals requiring Government approval, stamp and date approved submittals.

1.11.1 Review Notations

Submittals will be returned to the Contractor with the following notations:

a. Submittals marked "approved" or "accepted" authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered.

b. Submittals marked "approved as noted" "or approved except as noted, resubmittal not required," authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered provided he takes no exception to the corrections.

c. Submittals marked "not approved" or "disapproved," or "revise and resubmit," indicate noncompliance with the contract requirements or design concept, or that submittal is incomplete. Resubmit with appropriate changes. No work shall proceed for this item until resubmittal is approved.

d. Submittals marked "not reviewed" will indicate submittal has been previously reviewed and approved, is not required, does not have evidence of being reviewed and approved by Contractor, or is not complete. A submittal marked "not reviewed" will be returned with an explanation of the reason it is not reviewed. Resubmit submittals returned for lack of review by Contractor or for being incomplete, with appropriate action, coordination, or change.

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1.12 DISAPPROVED OR REJECTED SUBMITTALS

Contractor shall make corrections required by the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor considers any correction or notation on the returned submittals to constitute a change to the contract drawings or specifications; notice as required under the clause entitled, "Changes," is to be given to the Contracting Officer. Contractor is responsible for the dimensions and design of connection details and construction of work.

Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at the Contractor's expense.

If changes are necessary to submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and submission of the submittals in accordance with the procedures above. No item of work requiring a submittal change is to be accomplished until the changed submittals are approved.

1.13 APPROVED/ACCEPTED SUBMITTALS

The Contracting Officer's approval or acceptance of submittals is not to be construed as a complete check, and indicates only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory. design, general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information appear to meet the Solicitation and Accepted Proposal.

Approval or acceptance will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist, as the Contractor under the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) requirements of this contract is responsible for dimensions, the design of adequate connections and details, and the satisfactory construction of all work design, dimensions, all design extensions, such as the design of adequate connections and details, etc., and the satisfactory construction of all work.

After submittals have been approved or accepted by the Contracting Officer, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

1.14 APPROVED SAMPLES

Approval of a sample is only for the characteristics or use named in such approval and is not be construed to change or modify any contract requirements. Before submitting samples, the Contractor to assure that the materials or equipment will be available in quantities required in the project. No change or substitution will be permitted after a sample has been approved.

Match the approved samples for materials and equipment incorporated in the work. If requested, approved samples, including those which may be damaged in testing, will be returned to the Contractor, at his expense, upon completion of the contract. Samples not approved will also be returned to the Contractor at its expense, if so requested.

Failure of any materials to pass the specified tests will be sufficient cause for refusal to consider, under this contract, any further samples of the same brand or make of that material. Government reserves the right to disapprove any material or equipment which previously has proved unsatisfactory in service.

Samples of various materials or equipment delivered on the site or in place

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Contractor to replace such materials or equipment to meet contract requirements.

Approval of the Contractor's samples by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities under the contract.

1.15 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

Payment for materials incorporated in the work will not be made if required approvals have not been obtained. No payment for materials incorporated in the work will be made if all required Designer of Record or required Government approvals have not been obtained. No payment will be made for any materials incorporated into the work for any conformance review submittals or information only submittals found to contain errors or deviations from the Solicitation or Accepted Proposal.

1.16 STAMPS

Stamps used by the Contractor on the submittal data to certify that the submittal meets contract requirements is to be similar to the following:

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| CONTRACTOR |

| (Firm Name) | | _____ Approved | | _____ Approved with corrections as noted on submittal data and/or | | attached sheets(s) |

| SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________________ |

| TITLE: ______________________________________________________________ |

| DATE: _______________________________________________________________ |

For design-build construction, both the Contractor Quality Control System Manager and the Designer of Record are to stamp and sign to certify that the submittal meets contract requirements.

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GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

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