Attachment 01-SOW-TechSpecs-W912C321B0001-AC ReplacementB540-(REV 01)_20210825.pdf

A/C Replacement at Bldg. 540 USPFO

Section 00800 - Special Contract Requirements

STATEMENT OF WORK

REV. 1 (25 Aug 2021)

DESIGN: A/C Replacement at Bldg. 540 (USPFO)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 00 01 15 List of Drawings Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work Section 01 20 00 00 20 Price and Payment Procedures Section 01 30 00 Administrative Requirements Section 01 32 16.00 20 Small Project Construction Progres Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures Section 01 35 26 Governmental Safety Requirements Section 01 42 00 Sources for Reference Publications Section 01 45 00.00 10 Quality Control Section 01 45 01 Contractor Quality Control Section 01 50 00 Temporary Construction Facilities Section 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls Section 01 58 00 Project Identification Section 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management Section 01 78 00 Closeout Submittals Section 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

Section 03 30 53 Miscellaneous Cast in Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

Section 04 20 00 Unit Mansory

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

Section 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings Section 09 90 00 Paints And Coatings

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

Section 23 00 00 Air Supply, Distribution, Ventilation and

Exhaust Systems Section 23 03 00.00 20 Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods Section 23 05 15 Common Piping for HVAC

Section 23 05 48.00 40 Vibration and Seismic Controls for HVAC Piping and Equipment Section 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for HVAC Section 23 07 00 Thermal Insulation for Mechanical Systems Section 23 08 01.00 20 Testing Industrial Ventilation Systems Section 23 09 23 Direct Digital Control For HVAC & Other Local Building Section 23 09 23.02 Bacnet Direct Digital Control Section 23 09 53.00 20 Space Temperature Control Systems Section 23 35 19.00 20 Industrial Ventilation and Exhaust Section 23 37 13.00 40 Diffusers, Registers and Grills

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

Section 26 20 00

Interior Distribution System.

Section 26 05 00.00 40 Common Work Results For Electrical.

Section 26 05 71.00 40 Low Voltage Overcurrent Protective Devices.

Section 26 24 16.00 40 Panelboards.

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DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 01 15 – LIST OF DRAWINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

This document lists the drawings for the project pursuant to contract clause "DFARS 252.236-7001, Contract Drawings, Maps & Specifications."

1.2 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

Contract drawings are as follows:

SHEET NO. DRAWING NO. TITLE

1 T-1 Title Sheet, Location, Site Maps and Index of Drawings

2 D-1 Existing Floor Plan and Demolition Works

3 M-1 New A/C Work Plan

4 E-1 New Electrical Plan

1.3 REFERENCE DRAWINGS

The reference drawings are intended only to show the existing site condition.

Drawings are property of the Government and shall not be used for any purpose other than that intended by the contract. Information on procuring these drawings may be obtained from the Contracting Officer. Half or full size drawings may be inspected during regular working hours at the Engineering Division Office, Directorate of Public Works, Building #34, Fort Buchanan, PR.

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SECTION 01 11 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

WORK TO BE DONE

Provide labor, equipment, materials, insurances, supervision, incidentals and all necessary to perform the “A/C Replacement at Building 540, Fort Buchanan, PR”.

Prospective Bidders

All prospective bidders area encourage to visit project site and familiarize with all conditions that might affect the work or cost thereof. On this visit, the contractor will verify quantities, dimensions, details and notify in writing any omitted data or discrepancy with the drawings or scope of work. If is necessary, the contractor shall coordinate all the necessary site visits for data compilation. The government will not be responsible for any difference between the existing conditions and the illustrated in drawing if it’s not notify prior to the proposal delivery.

Location

The work is located in Borinqueneer Road, Building 540 at Fort Buchanan, P.R. as shown on drawings.

1.2 REQUIRED WORK

All Architectural, Civil, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical trades shall be performed in accordance with all applicable Technical Organizations and Regulatory Agencies listed in Paragraph 1.4. Work shall also comply with US Army Corps Of Engineers, Department of the Army, Environmental Protection Agency and PR Environmental Quality Board Standards and Regulations. The required work is in general described as follows:

1.2.1 Administrative

Safety and Environmental Works shall be performed in accordance with this SECTION 01 11 00, STATEMENT OF WORK and DIVISION 01, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 00 01 15, LIST OF DRAWINGS;

SECTION 01 20 00 00 20 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES; SECTION 01 30 00

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS; SECTION 01 32 16.00 20, SMALL PROJECT

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES; SECTION 01 33 00, SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES;

SECTION 01 35 26, GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; SECTION 01 42 00,

SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS; SECTION 01 45 00.00 10, QUALITY CONTROL;

SECTION 01 50 00, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS; SECTION

01 58 00, PROJECT IDENTIFICATION; SECTION 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE

MANAGEMENT; SECTION 01 78 00, CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES; SECTION 01 78 23,

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA.

1.2.2 Demolition Works

Contractor shall perform selective demolition, disposal and recycling works indicated in related specifications sections and drawing D-1 in accordance with attached Specifications in DIVISION 02, EXISTING CONDITIONS and indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 02 41 00, DEMOLITION.

The Contractor shall perform the following as indicated on drawings:

1.2.2.1 Selective removal and disposition of existing A/C supply air grilles and diffusers .

1.2.2.2 Selective removal and disposition of existing Return Air Grilles (RAG).

1.2.2.3 Selective capping, removal and disposition of existing A/C metal and flexible ducts.

1.2.2.4 Selective removal and safeguard for reuse of accoustic ceiling system, as required for A/C units and ducts demolition.

1.2.2.5 Selective demolition of the existing air conditioning system, including computer room air conditioning unit, air handling unit and mini-split units. Recycle all possible materials and refrigerant. Provide evidence of materials disposed or recycled.

1.2.2.6 Contractor shall provide waste container for construction waste collection and disposition.

1.2.3 Architectural/Structural Works

Contractor shall perform all works indicated in drawings in accordance with:

a. Attached sepcifications in DIVISION 03, CONCRETE and indicated in the

TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 03 30 53, MISCELLANEOUS CAST IN PLACE

CONCRETE.

b. Attached sepcifications in DIVISION 04, MASONRY and indicated in the

TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 04 20 00, UNIT MASONRY.

c. Attached specifications in DIVISION 09, SECTION 09 51 00, ACOUSTICAL

CEILINGS; SECTION 09 90 00, PAINTS AND COATINGS.

Work shall include, but not limited to:

1.2.3.1 Provide new concrete slab 18FT x 5FT APROX.,4inch thick, 3000 PSI, with #3 @ 12 reinforcement rebars to install VRF condensing units as indicated in drawings.

1.2.4 Plumbing Work - NOT USED

1.2.5 Mechanical Work

Contractor shall perform all works indicated on drawings in accordance with:

a. Attached specifications in DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING and indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 23 00 00, AIR SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION, VENTILATION AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS; SECTION 23 03

00.00 20, BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS; SECTION 23 05 15, COMMON

PIPING for HVAC; SECTION 23 05 48.00 00, VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS for HVAC PIPING; SECTION 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING for HVAC; SECTION 23 07 00, THERMAL INSULATION for MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; SECTION

23 08 01.00 20, TESTING INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS; SECTION 23 09 23,

DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROLS for HVAC & OTHER LOCAL BUILDINGS; SECTION 23 35

19.00 20, INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION AND EXHAUST; SECTION 23 37 13, DIFFUSERS,

REGISTERS AND GRILLES. All existing air conditioning systems shall be removed and disposed out of Fort Buchanan properly. All new Air Conditioning Equipment shall labeled ENERGY STAR and comply with a minimum EER = 12 and SEER = 17.

1.2.5.1 Replace HVAC and Controls Systems for Building 540 as indicated on drawings (M-1). The Firm Fixed Price Contract type shall include the existing Building’s mechanical, ventilating and air conditioning system for continual utilization of the existing facility and same use in support of the mission of the U.S Army.

The work is as described herein. The area included on this project consist of approximately 1,500 enclosed square feet of cooled area including ventilation for server room, work stations area, office spaces and storage rooms.

1.2.5.2 The project shall also include incidental modifications to the facility necessary to accommodate the New Designed HVAC System.

1.2.5.3 Work shall include complete construction, all materials, labor, supervision, services, equipment and tools required to replace the HVAC system, exhaust/ventilation system and modify mechanical systems for the following construction:

1.2.5.3.1 Selective demolition of the existing air conditioning systems, including computer room air conditioning unit(CRAC), air handling unit and mini-split units. Recycle all possible materials and refrigerant. Provide evidence of materials disposed or recycled.

1.2.5.3.1.a Install new computer room air conditioning unit(CRAC) 8 Ton, Air Cooled, with humidity control capability for server room, as indicate in drawings.

1.2.5.3.2 Install three (3) new variable refrigerant by flow (VRF) air conditioning system with cooling capacity of 20 tons, including refrigerant pipes, smoke detactors, 4-way cassette, closed cell insulation, drainage and accessories, as indicated in drawings.

Mechanical contractor shall coordinate the path and location of the new refrigerant pipes with lighting layouot previous to start with the installation of the new Air Conditioning VRF System to avoid conflicts with conduits.

1.2.5.3.3 Install all new VRF air conditioning direct digital controls (DDC) capable to control a minimum of 55% relative humidity, as indicated in drawings. Contractor shall install control systems and sensors capable to read temperatures and humidity by zones.

1.2.5.3.4 Contractor shall perform leak and balancing tests for the new Air Conditioning VRF system and provide a final certification and reports of the work performed by a technical professional as previous established in federal and local codes and standards.

1.2.5.3.5 Install new refrigerant pipe work for all new systems.

Install carbon steel hanger rods continuous thread in compliance with typical industry codes and standard.

1.2.5.3.6 Install new closed cell insulation two inches thick for interior and exterior refrigerant pipe for all new systems. Also install aluminum jacket pipe inulation for all exterior refrigerant pipes.

1.2.5.3.7 Install new drainage piping for Air Conditioning VRF system for all new systems.

1.2.5.3.8 Install 14 ea new 4-way evaporator’s cassettes type, as indicated in drawings for the new 20 Tons VRF system.

1.2.5.3.9 Install 15 ea smoke detectors (location as indicated in drawings and as required by selected manufacturer)

1.2.5.3.10 Install new power disconnect switches for A/C systems, as indicated in drawings.

1.2.5.3.11 The new piping system and mechanical components shall be labeled, stenciled and identified properly.

1.2.5.4 Contractor shall provide to the Government for review and approval the installation shop drawings associated to mechanical/ventilation material, equipment and components.

Contractor shall provide at least a minimum of 90% of the “As built” drawings two weeks prior to the Final Inspection.

1.2.5.5 All work shall be in accordance with (IAW) the most current edition in effect at the time of the notice to proceed of the project of all applicable codes and standards including but not limited to:

I. The International Building Code II. National Electrical Code III. National Fire Protection Agency requirements IV. Installation Design Guide.

V. HVAC Code

1.2.5.6 Implied specifications: When specifications are not

furnished the standards of work shall be IAW Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) and Industry Standards and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).

1.2.5.7 Preparation: Contractor shall be responsible for

field/site visit to obtain and verify measurements, site conditions and to determine correct dimensions and structural support requirements IAW accepted local, state and federal building practices. All drawings provided to the contractor are for reference/information only. Contractor shall provide any/all deviations to accepted local, state and federal building practices/codes to the attention of the Construction Inspector and Contracting Officer Representative for review/consideration by the Government.

1.2.6 Electrical Work

Contractor shall perform selected Demolition, Disposal and new Electrical Work indicated at this SOW and related drawings in accordance with the Technical Specifications. The mentioned works shall be completed in accordance with the specifications on DIVISION 26-ELECTRICAL, which includes SECTION 26 05 00.00 40, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL;

SECTION 26 05 71.00 40 LOW VOLTAGE OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES, 26 24

16.00 40 PANELBOARDS and SECTION 26 20 00, INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM as follows:

1.2.6.1 Provide all labor, equipment and material to replace

existing power system and electrical wiring and conduits required, including any incidental related work, as indicated on drawings.

Works will be required only in the designated area of the building and not in the complete building (see drawings for reference).

1.2.6.2 Contractor shall perform selected Demolition/ Disposal and new Electrical Work indicated here and in Drawings in accordance with Technical Specifications and as follows:

1.2.6.3 Provide all labor, equipment and material to replace power system wiring and devices, for corresponding A/C, related work support, and leave ready for operation.

1.2.6.4 Work shall be performed by licensed qualified electricians.

1.2.6.5 All work shall be in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Electrical Code NFPA-70 latest edition, Life Safety Code NFPA 101, American Disability Act (ADA), Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) TI-800-1 National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA).

1.2.6.6 Remove, dispose and replace five (5) interior disconnect switches for A/C system, as well as its power cables all the way from A/C units to the main distribution panel MDP located at the break room. Replace these removed disconnect switches by new junction boxes 4”x4”x4”, NEMA 1. Install according to drawing.

1.2.6.7 Remove three (3) 100 amps, and one (1) 125 amps 3 poles breakers located at the MDP.

1.2.6.8 Furnish and Install new junction boxes as indicated on drawings.

1.2.6.9 Furnish and install three (3) new 208v, 60amps, NEMA 4x, non-fused, three (3) poles disconnect switches and one (1) new 208v, 100amps, NEMA 4x, non-fused, three (3) poles disconnect switch for new A/C systems. Provide plastic label, as per technical specifications, to each disconnect switch indicating A/C unit connected, circuit number and panelboard where circuit is connected.

1.2.6.10 Furnish and install 100 amps disconnect switch, it shall be located at roof of server room as indicated in drawings.

1.2.6.11 Use three (3) new cables AWG #4, THHN/THWN-2, copper, 600v, stranded and one (1) new cable AWG #8(Ground), THHN/THWN-2, copper, 600v, stranded for each three (3) disconnect switches 60 amps.

1.2.6.12 Use a parallel run of (6) new cables AWG #3, THHN/THWN- 2, copper, 600v, stranded and one (2) new cable AWG #3 (Ground), THHN/THWN-2, copper, 600v, stranded for new load center dedicated to 3 disconnect switches.

1.2.6.13 Use a parallel run of (6) new cables AWG #1/0, THHN/THWN- 2, copper, 600v, stranded and one (2) new cable AWG #2 (Ground), THHN/THWN-2, copper, 600v, stranded for new load center dedicated to cassette circuits.

1.2.6.14 Install three (3) new cables AWG #2, THHN/THWN-2, copper, 600v, stranded and one (1) new cable AWG #6(Ground), THHN/THWN-2, copper, 600v, stranded for new a/c unit on server room.

1.2.6.15 Install two (2) new cables AWG #12, THHN/THWN-2, copper, 600v, stranded and one (1) new cable AWG #12 (Ground), THHN/THWN- 2, copper, 600v, stranded for each cassette A/C unit.

1.2.6.16 Use existing 1-1/2” electrical metallic conduit EMT from existing interior disconnect switch running to the MDP for new server room A/C.

1.2.6.17 Install new 1” and 2-1/2” EMT conduits as required per drawing. Use only for interior.

1.2.6.18 Use new flexible liquid tight type conduit for A/C

communications connections to new cassette.

1.2.6.19 Install new 1” and 2-1/2” RGS conduit as required per drawing. Use only for Exterior.

1.2.6.20 Install three (3) new three poles breakers at mdp, (1) of 200 amps. (1) of 100 amps and (1) 225 amps. Use location of old removed breakers. Breakers for parallel runs shall accept parallel run wiring.

1.2.6.21 Install (14) new 2 poles, 15 amps breakers for each

Cassette A/C unit on new NEMA 4x electrical panel for cassette circuits and as indicated per drawing. Install (3) new 2AWG poles, 60 amps breakers for each disconnect switch on new NEMA 4x electrical panel

1.2.6.22 Furnish and Install (2) new NEMA 4x Load centers, 120/208 V, with indicated capacities and location per drawing.

1.2.6.23 Provide clear directory indicating circuit number of equipment being feed or any other use in order to be identified with ease. Hand written directories are not acceptable. Each panelboard shall be labeled on exterior door; also shall be labeled with NFPA warning indicating danger logo of electric shock.

1.2.6.24 All new conduits shall be installed exposed under roof slab, and exposed on existing concrete walls.

1.2.6.25 The Contractor shall develop a complete set of electrical “As-Built” drawings, including final connections to MDP. This set shall be part of the “As Built” set of the complete project that the Contractor must provide as part of the “Close-Out Documents” listed in Section 01 78 00, Close-Out Procedures.

1.2.6.26 Utility Outages: Work shall be scheduled to hold power outages to a minimum. Power outages and connections required during the prosecution of work that affect existing systems shall be arranged for at the convenience of the Government and facility users. Requests for utility outages and connections shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer at least 30 calendar days in advance of the time required. Each request shall state the facilities to be impacted, approximate duration of outage, and the nature of work involved. Power outages shall be arranged by Contractor for Monday thru Friday or for weekends at the convenience of Government and post facility users. Utilities outages during a holiday are to be considered an exceptional event, under emergency condition or circumstances, that otherwise will result in a significant adverse impact to the contract.

1.2.6.27 Panelboard, disconnect switches and circuit breakers shall be clearly labeled with plastic labels, duly protected as per technical specifications.

1.2.6.28 Temporary Utilities: Contractor may use Government

utilities (electricity and water) at the project site.

1.2.6.29 Each panelboard shall be labeled on exterior door; also shall be labeled with NFPA warning indicating danger logo of electric shock. Existing conduits and conductors coming from existing Main Distribution Panel (MDP) to each panelboard shall remain and be re-used where indicated and new conduits will be required where indicated.

1.2.6.30 Panelboards, existing disconnect switches and circuit breakers shall be clearly labeled with plastic labels, duly protected as per technical specifications. Provide also plastic labels, to each cover plate of receptacle, toggle switch, lighting fixture and conductors, indicating circuit number and panelboard where circuit is connected.

1.2.6.31 Perform insulation resistance test (Megger test) for each circuit run to MDP. The circuits to be tested are the following:

MDP circuit run to NEMA 4X disconnect panel, MDP circuit run to NEMA 4x cassette panel, MDP circuit to server room disconnect switch.

1.3 BID SCHEDULE

1.3.1 Base Bid - See CLIN Section.

1.4 CODES AND STANDARDS

1.4.1 General

1.4.1.1 The project shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable codes, standards, design parameters or regulations noted in this section or other sections in the Statement of Work. In the event of conflict between codes, standards, or regulations, the most stringent requirement shall apply.

1.4.1.2 Reference to standard specifications of any technical society, organization, or association, or to codes, manuals or regulations of Federal, State, or local, authorities shall mean the latest standard, code, manual, regulation, specification, or tentative specification adopted and published at least 30 days prior to submittal of proposals, unless specifically stated otherwise.

1.4.1.3 The reference of any code or standard listed below to the “building official” or the authority having “jurisdiction” or “governmental authority” shall be interpreted to refer to the Contracting Officer as being the authority for code interpretation.

1.4.2. Basic Requirements

1.4.2.1 GENERAL: Construction shall be in accordance with the following codes, standards, and regulations. The most stringent shall govern when differences occur.

1.4.2.2 Building, Structural, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes: the latest edition of the Standard Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes and the Puerto Rico State Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes.

1.4.2.3 Electrical Codes: National Electrical Code, latest

edition, National Electrical Safety Code latest edition, NFPA and National Safety Code.

1.4.2.4 National Fire Protection Association Fire Codes, latest edition, and MIL.HANDBOOK 1008A, Fire Protection for Facilities.

1.4.2.5 Applicable OSHA Standards and Regulations.

1.4.2.6 Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards and ADA

Standards, whichever is stricter.

1.4.3 Structural

In addition to the general requirements stated above, any structural design and construction considered in this contract will meet the latest editions of the following codes, standards, and specifications:

1.4.3.1 The Aluminum Association, “Specifications for Aluminum Structures”.

1.4.3.2 American Concrete Institute (ACI), “ACI-31B, Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete”.

1.4.3.3 American Concrete Institute (ACt), “ACI-SSO, Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures.

1.4.3.4 American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), “Specification for the Design, Fabrication, and Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings”.

1.4.3.5 American Iron and Steel Institute (AlSl), “Specifications of the Design of Cold-Formed Steel structural Members”.

1.4.3.6 American National Standards Institute (ANSI), “American Standard Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Masonry”.

1.4.3.7 American Welding Society (AWS), “Structural Welding Code”.

1.4.3.8 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), ASCE-7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

1.4.3.9 American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) as noted.

1.4.3.10 Brick Institute of America (BIA), Recommended Building Code Requirements for Engineered Brick Masonry”.

1.4.3.11 Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), “Low Rise Building Systems Manual”.

1.4.3.12 National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), “Specifications for the Design and Construction of Load Bearing Concrete Masonry”.

1.4.3.13 National Forest Products Association, “National Design Specifications for Stress Grade Lumber and Its Fastenings”.

1.4.3.14 Steel Deck Institute (SDI), “Publication 25” and

“Diaphragm Design Manual”.

1.4.3.15 Steel Joist-Institute (SJI), ‘Standard Specifications, Load Tables and Weight Tables for Steel Joists and Joists Girders”, 40th Edition.

1.4.4 Architectural (NOT USED)

In addition to the general requirements stated above, architectural design will meet the latest editions of the following codes, standards, and specifications.

1.4.4.1 The design shall not provide for the physically handicapped (interior and exterior), in accordance with “Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards” and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), whichever is stricter.

1.4.5 Plumbing and Mechanical

In addition to the general requirements stated above, plumbing and mechanical design will meet the latest editions of the following codes, standards, and specifications:

1.4.5.1 Exterior water lines shall meet AWWA specifications for the Service required. Domestic water lines, if plastic, shall bear the NSF seal.

1.4.5.2. All mechanical equipment provided, furnished and

installed shall be in compliance with local codes and ordinances and the applicable codes and standards of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), the American Gas Association (AGA), the Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the American Standard Plumbing Code.

1.4.5.3 Plumbing shall be designed and installed in accordance with the latest edition of the National Standard Plumbing Code.

1.4.5.4 The proposed sprinkler head replacement shall in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NEPA) standards.

1.4.6 Electrical

In addition to the general requirements stated above, electrical equipment shall conform to the requirements of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, American Standards Association, National Electrical Manufacturers Associations and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

1.4.7 Fire Protection

Fire protection shall comply with the Standard Building Code (SBC), NFPA

National Fire Codes especially NFPA SOlD (NFC) latest edition as of the date of the contract.

1.4.7.1 Fire Alarm System

Contractor shall connect the A/C machines with the Fire Alarm System.

Contractor shall coordinate with the Government, no later than 14 days prior to the proposed start of fire alarm system works, an inspection for the existing building fire alarm system and shall include a certification as a fully operational system. Contractor shall be present at all times during the inspection of the fire alarm system with the Government and maintenance personnel. This inspection will validate the current condition of the fire alarm system that will be transferred to the contractor’s responsibility. Contractor shall receive the certificate of the fire alarm system inspection before performing works to the fire alarm system. Also, contractor shall certify the fire alarm system of the building after performing contracted works to the fire alarm system.

1.4.8 Technical Organizations and Regulatory Agencies

Throughout the Construction Industry including master specification guides developed by United States Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Specifications Institute and the American Institute of Architects, certain acronyms and/or abbreviations are used to refer to various technical and regulatory organizations which provide standards for their respective trade. The following acronyms and abbreviations are defined to mean the listed organization, and are provided for the Contractor’s convenience. Both names and addresses are subject to change, and are not guaranteed to be up-to-date. Where no other standard or specification is provided, the standards of these organizations apply to this contract unless otherwise specified.

Aluminum Association 818 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20006 202-862-6100

AAMA American Aluminum Manufacturers Association

35 East Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601 312-782-8256

AASHTO American Association of State highway and Transportation

Officials 444 North Capitol Street 9 Washington, D.C. 20001 202-624-5800

ACI American Concrete Institute Box 19150, Redford Street

Detroit, Michigan 48219 313-523-2600 “Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete”

AGA American Gas Association

1515 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, Virginia 22209 703-841-8400

AI Asphalt Institute

Asphalt Institute Building College Park, Maryland 20740

AAN American Association of Nurserymen

1250 I Street, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005 202-789-2900 “American Standard for Nursery Stock”

A.ATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorist

P.O. Box 12215 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 919-549-8141

ACIL American Council of Independent Laboratories

1725 K. Street Washington, DC 20006 202-659-3766

ACPA American Concrete Pipe Association

222W. Las Colinas Blvd. Suite 641 Irving, TX 75039-5423 972-506-7216 “Concrete Pipe Design Manual”

ACPPA Asbestos Cement Pipe Producers Association

ADC Air Diffusion Council 435 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 312-527-5494

AGA American Gas Association

1515 Wilson Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22209 703-841-8400

AHAM Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

20 N. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 312-984-5800

AIA American Institute of Architects

1735 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006 202-626-7300

AIA American Insurance Association

85 John St.

New York, NY 10036 212-433-4400

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

400 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 312-670-2400 “Specification for the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings’ and “Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges.”

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

1000 16th St., NW.

Washington, DC 20027 202-452-7100

AITC American Institute of Timber Construction 333W. Hampden Avenue Englewood, Co 80110 303-761-3212

AMCA Air Movement and Control Association

30W. University Drive Arlington heights, IL 60004 312-394-0150

ANSI American National Standards Institute

1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018

APA American Plywood Association

P.O. Box 11700 Tacoma, WA 98411 206-565-6600

ARI Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

1501 Wilson Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22209 706-524-8800

ASC Adhesive and Sealant Council

1500 Wilson Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22209 703-841-1112

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

1801 Alexander Bell Drive Restin, VA 20191-4400 703-295-6000

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Engineers 1791 Tullie Circle NE Atlanta, GA 30329 404-627-8400

ASLA American Society of Landscape Architects

1732 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 202-466-7730

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

345 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 212-644-7722

ASPE American Society of Plumbing Engineers

15233 Ventura Blvd.

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineers

P.O. Box 9712 Bay Village, OH 44140 216-835-3040

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

1801 Alexander Bell Drive Restin, Virginia 20191-4400 703-295-6000

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

1916 Race St.

Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-299-5400

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute

2310 S. Walter Reed Dr.

Arlington, VA 22206 703-671-9100

AWPA American Wood-Preservers Association

7735 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20014 301-652-2109

AWPB American Wood Preservers Bureau

225. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22206 703-931-8180

AWPI American Wood Preservers Institute

1945 Old Gallows Road #550 Vienna, VA 22182 703-893-4005

AWS American Welding Society

550 Leiune Road Miami, FL 33135 05-642-7090

AWWA American Water Works Association

6666 Quincy Avenue Denver, CO 80235 303-794-7711

BHMA Builder’s hardware Manufacturers Association (c/n TGAM)

60 East 42nd Street, Room 1807 New York, NY 10017 212-682-8142

BIA Brick Institute of America

11490 Commerce Park Drive Reston, VA 703-620-0010 ‘Recommended Building Code Requirements for Engineered Brick Masonry’

CDA Copper Development Association

405 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017 212-953-7300

CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute

1499 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA 22101 703-827-9177

COE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

475 Harrison Ave, Ste 202 Panama City, FL 32401 850-763-0717

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

180 North LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60601 312-372-5059

CS Commercial Standard of NBS (U.S. Dept. of Commerce)

Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402

DEP Florida Department of Environmental Protection

160 Governmental Center

Pensacola, FL 32501-5794 850-444-8300

DHI Door and Hardware Institute

7711 Old Springhouse Rd.

McLean, VA 703-556-3990

EIA Electronic Industries Association

2001 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 202-457-4900

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

FCC Federal Communications Commission

1919 M Street NW Washington, DC 20554 202-632-7000

FDOT Florida Department of Transportation

District 3 (Destins local district) 1074 Highway 90 East Chipley, Florida 32428 850-638-0250

FDOT Florida Department of Transportation

Central Office 605 Suwannee Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399

FCI Fluid Controls Institute

P.O. Box 3954 Tequesta, FL 33458 305-746-6466

FGMA Flat Glass Marketing Association

3310 Harrison Topeka, KS 66611 913-266-7013

FHA Federal Housing Administration (U.S. Dept. of HUD)

4517 Seventh St., SW Washington, DC 20201 202-7557353

FM Factory Mutual Engineering Corp.

Norwood, MA 02062

FS Federal Specification (General Services Admin.)

Building 197 Washington Navy Yard, SE Washington, DC 20407

FTI Facing Tile Institute

Box 8880 Canton, OH 44711 216-488-1211

GA Gypsum Association 1603 Orrington Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 312-491-1744

HPMA Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association 1852 Michael Faraday Drive Reston, VA 22090 703-435-2900

IA The Irrigation Association

1911 N. Fort Myer Drive Suite 1009 Arlington, VA 22209 703-524-1200

ES Illuminating Society of North America

345 E. 47th Street New York, NY 10017 212-644-7926 “Lighting Handbook”

IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc.

345 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 (ANSI C2-1990)

ILI Indiana Limestone Institute of America Stone City Bank Bldg.

Bedford, IN 47241 812-275-4426

IPCEA Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association

IRI Industrial Risk Insurers 85 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06102 203-525-2601

MBMA Metal Building Manufacturer’s Association

1300 Sumner Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 216-241-7333

MCAA Mechanical Contractors Association of America 5530 Wisconsin Avenue Washington, DC 20015 202-654-7960

MIA Marble Institute of America

22505 State Street Farmington, Ml 48024 313-476-5558

MIL Military Standardization Document (U.S. Dept. of Defense)

Naval Publications and Forms Center Philadelphia, PA 19120

MLSFA Metal Lath/Steel Framing Association

221 N. LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60601 312-346-1600

MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Value and Filling

Industry 127 Park Street, NE Vienna, VA 221 80-4602 703-281-6613

NAAMM The National Association of Architectural Metal Mfgrs.

221 N. LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60601 312-346-1600

NAPF National Association of Plastic Fabricators

1701N St., NW Washington, DC 20027 202-656-8874

NAPHCC National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors

P.O. Box 6808 Falls Church, VA 22046

NBGQA National Building Granite Quarries Association 202 S. Third Avenue Cold Springs, MN 55107

NBS National Bureau of Standards (U.S. Dept. of Commerce)

Gaithersburg, MD 20234

NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association

P.O. Box 781 Herndon, VA 22070 703-435-4900 “Specification for the Design and Construction of Load-bearing Concrete Masonry”

NEBB National Environmental Balancing Bureau 8224 Old Courthouse Road Vienna, VA 22181 703-734-3840

NEC National Electric Code (by NFPA)

NECA National Electric Contractors Association

7315 Wisconsin Avenue Washington, DC 20014 202-657-3110

NEII National Elevator Industry, Inc.

600 Third Avenue New York, NY 10016 212-986-1545

NEMA National Electrical Mfg. Association

2101 L. Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 202-457-8400

NESC National Electrical Safety Code (IEEE)

NFPA National Fire Protection Association Battery March Park Quincy, MA 02269

NFPA National Forest Products Association

1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20027 202-797-5800

NHLA National Hardwood Lumber Association

P.O. Box 14518 Memphis, TN 38104 901-377-1818

NAPA National Particleboard Association

2306 Perkins P1.

Silver Springs, MD 20910 301-587-2204

NSF National Sanitation Foundation

3745 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 313-769-8010

NTMA The National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association

3166 Des Plains Avenue Des Plains, IL 60018 312-635-7744

NWMA National Wood Manufacturers Association 205 West Touhy Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068 312-823-6747

OSHA Occupational Safety Health Administration (U. S. Dept. of Labor)

PCI Prestressed Concrete Institute

20 N. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 312-346-4071 Manual 1 for Quality Control for Plants and Production of Prestressed Products” (MNL116-70)

PDI Plumbing and Drainage Institute

5342 Blvd. Place Indianapolis, IN 46208 731 -251-5298

PEI Porcelain Enamel Institute

1111 N. 19th Street Arlington, VA 22209 703-527-5257

PS Product Standard of NBS (U.S. Dept. of Commerce)

RCRBSJ Research Council on Riveted and Bolted Structural Joints

“Specification for Structural Joints using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts”

RFCI Resilient Floor Covering Institute

1030 15th St., NW Washington, DC 20005 202-833-2635

RIA Redwood Inspection Service (Grading Rules)

627 Montgomery San Francisco, CA 94111

SAMA Scientific Apparatus Makers Association

1101 16th St., NW Washington, DC 20027 202-223-1270

SBCCI Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc.

900 Montclair Road Birmingham, Alabama 35213-1853 205-591-1853 “Standard Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes”

SDI Steel Deck Institute

P.O. Box 3812 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-965-1741

S.D.I. Steel Door Institute

712 Lakewood Cot. N.

Cleveland, OH 44107 216-226-7700

SHLMA Southern Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers Association

805 Sterick Blvd.

Memphis, TN 38103 901-525-8221

SIGMA Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association

111 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 312-644-6610

SJI Steel Joist Institute

1703 Parham Road Richmond, VA 23229 804-286-3071 “Standard Specifications, Load Tables and Weight Tables for Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 40th Edition”, “Recommended Code of Standard Practice for Steel Joists and Joist Girders”, “Diaphragm Design Manual”, and “Steel Roof Deck Design Manual”

SMACNA Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Association

8224 Old Courthouse Road Vienna, VA 22180 703-790-9890

SPIB Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (Grading Rules)

4709 Scenic Hwy.

Pensacola, FL 32504 904-434-2611

SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council

4400 5th Avenue Pittsburg, PA 15213 412-578-3327

TCA Tile Council of America

P.O. Box 326 Princeton, NH 08540 609-921-7050

TI MA Thermal Insulation Manufacturers Association

7 Kirby Plaza Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 914-241-2284

TPI Truss Plate Institute

2400 F. Devon Avenue Des Plains, IL 60062 312-625-7700

UBC Uniform Building Code, International Conference of Building

Officials 5270 South Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601

UL Underwriters Laboratories

333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062 312-272-8800

UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

UFC Unified Facilities Criteria

USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20314-1000 (202) 761-0660

WBDG Whole Building Design Guide

National Institute of Building Science (NIBS)

1090 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005

WCLB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (Grading Rules)

P.O. Box 2315 Portland, OR 97223 503-639-0651

WIC Woodwork Institute of California

1833 Broadway Fresno, CA 93733 209-233-9035

WRI Wire Reinforcement Institute 8271-A Greensboro Drive McLean, VA 22102 703-790-9790

WSFI Wood and Synthetic Floor Institute

2400 F. Devon Avenue Des Plains, IL 60018 312-635-7700

WWPA Western Wood Products Association (Grading Rules)

1500 Yeon Bldg.

Portland, OR 97204 503-224-3930

WWPA Woven Wire Products Association

108W. Lake Street Chicago, IL 60601 312-332-6502

WPCF Water Pollution Control Federation

Manual of Practice No. 9, Design and Construction of Sanitary or Storm Sewers

1.5 Existing Work

In addition to “FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements”:

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.6 DELIVERY LOCATION

The Contractor shall deliver any materials or equipment to be used in conjunction with this project to Building 540 at Fort Buchanan, PR.

1.7 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.7.1 Activity Regulations

The Contractor shall ensure his personnel employed on base become familiar with and obey base regulations. Wear hard hats in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

1.7.2 Protection of Premises

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect the Government and private property from damage as a result of his operations.

Existing property damaged shall be promptly restored, repaired or replaced to its original condition by the Contractor at his own expense.

1.7.3 Access Roads

The Contractor shall at all times refrain from the use of any roads, grounds, or other facilities which have not been specifically authorized for his use.

1.7.4 Contractor Personnel Requirements

a) Notwithstanding the provisions of the General Clauses entitled "Identification of Employees 1965 Jan", the Contractor will be required to coordinate with the Contracting Officer, background checks and clearance for his personnel in order to have access to the military installation and the job site. Contractor is responsible for providing adequate identification of his personnel while accessing the military installation.

b) All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 15 calendar days after contract start date. Government is responsible for providing the training to contractor personnel at no cost to the contractor. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within five (5) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at. Also, these contractor and subcontractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days after contract start date. If contract last for more than a year, all these personnel must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

c) Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

d) The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. Government is responsible for providing the training to contractor personnel at no cost to the contractor. This training shall be completed within 15 calendar days of contract award and within 15 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 20 calendar days after contract award.

1.7.5 Temporary Pass

A DD Form 369 for each personnel shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer in order to obtain a temporary pass/access. This pass is valid for the duration of project. Contractor must activate the pass every 30 days at VCC to validate the access. All Contractor's personnel shall wear clothing and/or identification badges identifying them as company employees.

1.8 GENERAL COSTS

Project civil, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical system/components installation, workmanship, parts, labor, integrity, and service costs shall be warranted for a period of not less than one year from the date of Government final acceptance.

1.9 PROJECT SCHEDULING

Contractor shall develop a work plan and properly coordinate the project construction and execution to minimize adverse personnel daily operations. Plan shall be discussed with concerned DPW officials and approved by the COR and the Contracting Officer.

1.10 PROJECT EXECUTION

Prior to submitting a project work schedule, contractor shall establish a draft/preliminary work schedule/plan and properly coordinate all facilities construction work (exterior and interior). Plan shall be discussed and coordinated with concerned DPW officials, and end users.

1.10.1 Project Phasing

A Single Phase and Sequence shall be considered by Contractor. Building shall be empty of furniture, modular partitions/cubicle desks and stored equipment and materials. Military and/or Civilian Personnel will not be working inside building during contract performance.

1.11 OTHER PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

a) The contractor shall comply with special considerations, safety program, required insurance and Post regulations.

b) All work shall be performed by certified personnel and in accordance with manufacturer recommendations for the products to be used.

c) The contractor shall comply with all technical specifications provided as part of the contract documents.

d) The contractor shall comply with all applicable safety and material handling and storage specifications and procedures for the work to be performed, based on industry standards.

e) The contractor shall submit, for approval within fifteen (15) calendar days after award of contract, a work schedule of planned performance.

f) The contractor shall submit, for approval within fifteen (15) calendar days after award of contract, a Safety Plan.

g) The contractor shall submit, for approval within fifteen (15) calendar days after award of contract, an Environmental Plan.

h) The contractor shall submit for approval the submittal register with listed items for materials to be used in this project including the Material Safety Data Sheet (M.S.D.S), if applicable, to the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after award of contract.

The contractor shall clean job site daily and dispose all debris, resulting from the project operation, to an authorized disposal facility off Fort Buchanan.

1.12 EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEM TESTING

Control, protection devices, and other system components shall be tested to demonstrate proper operation and compliance with specifications and for the purpose intended. Contractor must notify the Government in advance the details of the tests, to include date, time, and location to allow the Government rep(s) the opportunity to attend the testing event. Tests must be conducted in the presence of the designated Government representative, unless otherwise indicated by proper authority. Any safety, protection, and/or control system component operation malfunction/deficiency shall be notified to the Government and properly corrected before final Government acceptance.

1.13 PROJECT DISCREPANCIES

This scope of work shall serve as a guide to the contractor in executing the job. In no way this SOW pretends to tell the Contractor how to execute the work, but rather to indicate what the contract is looking for and the expected quality of the products and job performed. In case where the contractor is in doubt as to the particular part of the job due to the discrepancies in the scope of work, drawings and the specifications, he/she shall notify in written the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) of the same.

Part 2 PRODUCTS – NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 FIELD VALIDATION -(PRE-AWARD)

The Contractor is responsible for verifying actual dimensions at the job site.

It is highly encouraged to do this during a pre-award site visit(s) to be determined by the Contracting Officer. The Mission & Installation Contracting Command (MICC) in Fort Buchanan will coordinate with the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) and Contractor to assure that the area will be available for inspection and measurements.

3.2 FIELD VALIDATION - (POST-AWARD)

After contract award, the awarded Contractor shall verify again all dimensions and existing conditions that affect the contract performance, final product, and warranty, prior to start any work. The contractor shall notify in written to the Contracting Officer within 20 calendars days after the notice to proceed is issued, and before commencing the work, the following:

a. Any conflicting detail or discrepancy within the scope of work, drawings and specifications.

b. Any deviation from normal or assumed conditions related to the site, civil, architectural, structural,…