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4221 Forbes Blvd., Suite 250 Lanham, MD 20706

301.794.8797 | 301.794.4454 Fax | www.GSipt.net

New York District

G&W Systems Tech Data Facility

FY09 BCA PN-65527

Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

BUILDING 3350

AMENDMENT #5

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 12 00.00 18 DESIGN AND RECORD DRAWING REQUIREMENTS

01 32 01.00 18 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00.00 18 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 33 29 LEED(TM) DOCUMENTATION

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 02.00 18 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

01 45 04.00 18 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 20.00 18 TESTING FOR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

01 45 30.00 18 CONTRACTOR WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 62 35 RECYCLED / RECOVERED MATERIALS

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 78 23.00 18 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 20 01.00 10 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL

05 30 00 STEEL DECKS

05 40 00 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

05 50 13 MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS

05 52 00 METAL RAILINGS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 20 00 FINISH CARPENTRY

06 41 16.00 10 LAMINATE CLAD ARCHITECTURAL CASEWORK

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING

07 21 16 MINERAL FIBER BLANKET INSULATION

07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 33 23 OVERHEAD COILING DOORS

08 34 59 VAULT DOORS

08 62 00 SKYLIGHTS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

08 91 00 METAL WALL LOUVERS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 22 00 SUPPORTS FOR PLASTER AND GYPSUM BOARD

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 30 00 CERAMIC TILE, QUARRY TILE, AND PAVER TILE

09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 67 23.14 Electrostatic Dissipatives Chemical Resistive Urethane

Flooring

09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 14 01 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

10 14 02 INTERIOR SIGNAGE

10 28 13 TOILET ACCESSORIES

10 44 16 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 05 40 JIB CRANE

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 48 13.13 ENTRANCE FLOOR MATS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 19 METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13.00 10 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE PROTECTION

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE

22 05 48.00 20 MECHANICAL SOUND, VIBRATION, AND SEISMIC CONTROL

22 07 19 PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 00 00 AIR SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION, VENTILATION, AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS

23 03 00.00 20 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

23 05 48 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR HVAC PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 00 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

23 08 00.00 10 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS

23 09 13.33 40 CONTROL VALVES

23 09 23.13 20 BACnet DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR HVAC

23 31 11.11 40 DUCTS, LOW PRESSURE

23 31 13 METAL DUCTS

23 36 00 AIR TERMINAL UNITS

23 37 13 DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLS

23 73 13 MODULAR INDOOR CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS

23 81 00.00 20 UNITARY AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

26 27 26.00 40 WIRING DEVICES

26 41 00.00 20 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 10 00 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 76 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

31 23 00.00 20 EXCAVATION AND FILL

31 32 11 SOIL SURFACE EROSION CONTROL

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 16 13 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS

32 92 19 SEEDING

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 40 00 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITIES

33 70 02.00 10 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, UNDERGROUND

-- End of Project Table of Contents --

G & W Systems Tech Data Facility 100% BLDG3350

SECTION 01 12 00.00 18

DESIGN AND RECORD DRAWING REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

All RECORD DRAWINGS (or "as-builts") to be provided under this contract shall be accomplished and developed using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and procedures conforming to the following criteria.

1.2 GRAPHIC FORMAT

All CADD data shall be supplied in Bentley Systems, three-dimensional, MicroStation V8, native electronic digital format (i.e., .dgn, .cel). The contractor shall ensure that all digital files and data (e.g., model files, sheet files, reference files, cell libraries) are compatible with the Government's target CADD system (i.e., basic and advanced CADD software, platform, database software), and adhere to the standards and requirements specified herein. The term "compatible" means that data can be accessed directly by the target CADD system without translation, preprocessing, or postprocessing of the electronic digital data files. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure this level of compatibility.

1.3 CADD STANDARDS

CADD drawings shall be prepared in accordance with the "Architectural/ Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Standard, Release 3.0." standard drawing size shall be ANSI-D CADD drawings shall be prepared using inch-pound units.

All model files and sheet files shall include the following project code in their A/E/C CADD Standard file-name_.

The Contractor shall submit a written request for approval of any deviations from the Government's established A/E/C CADD standard. No deviations from the Government's established A/E/C CADD standard will be permitted unless prior written approval of such deviation has been received from the Government.

1.4 DELIVERY MEDIA AND FORMAT

All CADD data and files developed under this contract shall be delivered to the Government on electronic digital media as discussed at the pre-construction meeting or during progress meetings. The electronic digital data and files shall be provided on CD-ROM (compact disc, read only memory). Each CD-ROM shall be delivered to the Government in a separate container, commonly referred to as a "jewel box." The electronic digital media shall be in a format that can be read and processed by the Government's target CADD system.

Model files, sheet files, and other associated files shall not be device-

SECTION 01 12 00.00 18 Page 1 dependent, nor shall the directory structure of the CD-ROM require any reconfiguration or other manipulation on the Government's part to view, print, and plot the files directly from the CD-ROM. The directory structure of the CD-ROM shall be configured such that a complete download of the CD-ROM's contents to an electronic folder on a Government computer's hard drive will not require any reconfiguration or other manipulation on the Government's part to view, print, and plot the files.

A portable document format (.pdf) file containing the set of full-sized plotted Sheet Files shall be included on each CD-ROM.

Each CD-ROM shall be labeled with a printed label and each printed CD-ROM label shall contain, as a minimum, the following information:

(1) The Project's Name, Contract Number (and Delivery Order Number if applicable), date, and version and/or submission number.

(2) The format and version of operating system software.

(3) The name of the preparer's firm and the name and phone number of the preparer's Point-of-Contact for the project.

(4) The name and office symbol of the Government's Point-of-Contact for the project.

(5) The sequence number of the digital media.

(6) A description of the contents of the CD-ROM (e.g., "Architectural Plans," etc.).

An .html file named README_ PROJECT NAME_.html containing the CD-ROM's labeling information indicated above as well as any other information as required shall be included on each CD-ROM.

The jewel box label for each CD-ROM shall be printed and each printed jewel box label shall contain, as a minimum, the following information:

(1) The Project's Name, Contract Number (and Delivery Order Number if applicable), date, and version and/or submission number.

(2) The name of the preparer's firm and the name and phone number of the preparer's Point-of-Contact for the project.

(3) The name and office symbol of the Government's Point-of-Contact for the project.

(4) The sequence number of the digital media.

(5) A description of the contents of the CD-ROM (e.g., "Architectural Plans," etc.).

(6) A tabular listing of all files on the CD-ROM.

(7) A chart clearly showing the directory structure of the CD-ROM.

(8) For multiple-CD-ROM packages, a tabular listing of all files in the package with clear indication of the total number of CD-ROMs in the package, and a listing of the contents of, as per item (5) above, of each of the CD-ROMs.

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(9) A complete listing of the project's version and/or submission history.

1.5 DRAWING DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTATION

The following information for each model file shall be included in the nonplot level, *-ANNO-NPLT:

(1) How the data were input (e.g., keyed in, downloaded from a survey total station instrument (include name and model)).

(2) Brief drawing development history (e.g., date started, modification date(s) with brief description of item(s) modified, author's name).

(3) The names of the reference files, cells, symbols, details, tables, and schedule files required for the finished drawing.

(4) Level assignments and lock settings.

(5) Text fonts, line styles used, and pen settings.

1.6 HARD COPY TRANSMITTALS

A transmittal letter shall accompany each electronic digital media submittal to the Government. The transmittal letter shall be dated and signed by the appropriate Contractor's representative. The transmittal letter shall be provided to the Government on 8-1/2-inch by 11-inch paper.

An electronic copy of the transmittal letter in .pdf format shall also be provided on the electronic digital media submitted to the Government. The transmittal letter shall contain, as a minimum, the following information:

(1) The information included on the external label of each CD-ROM, along with the total number being delivered, and a list of the names and descriptions of the files on each media unit.

(2) Brief instructions for transferring the files from the media.

(3) Certification that all delivery media are free of known computer viruses. A statement including the name(s) and release date(s) of the virus-scanning software used to analyze the delivery media, the date the virus scan was performed, and the operator's name shall also be included with the certification. The release or version date of the virus-scanning software shall be the current version which has detected the latest known viruses at the time of delivery of the digital media.

(4) A statement indicating that the A-E will retain a copy of all delivered electronic digital media (with all files included) for at least one year and, during this period of time, will provide up to 2 additional copies of each to the Government, if requested, at no additional cost.

In addition, the Contractor shall provide the following "Plot File Development and Project Documentation Information" as an enclosure or attachment to the transmittal letter provided with each electronic digital media submittal. The "Plot file Development and Project Documentation Information" shall be provided to the Government on 8-1/2-inch by 11-inch paper. An electronic copy of this information in .pdf format shall also be provided on the electronic digital media submitted to the Government.

(1) Documentation of the plot file for each drawing which will be needed to

SECTION 01 12 00.00 18 Page 3 be able to duplicate the creation of the plot file by the Government at a later date. This documentation shall include the plotter configuration (e.g., name and model of plotter), pen settings, drawing orientation, drawing size, and any other special instructions.

(2) Instructions concerning how to generate plotted, or hard copy, drawings from the provided plot files.

(3) List of any deviations from the Government's standard level scheme and file-naming conventions and a copy of the Government's signed and dated approval letter allowing these exact deviations from the A/E/C CADD Standards.

(4) List of all new symbol cells created for the project, which were not provided to the Contractor with the Government-furnished materials.

(5) List of all new figures, symbols, tables, schedules, details, and other cells created for the project, which were not provided to the Contractor with the Government-furnished materials, and any associated properties.

(6) List of all database files associated with each drawing, as well as a description and documentation of the database format and schema design.

(7) Recommended modifications which will be necessary to make the data available for GIS use.

The Contractor shall also provide paper copies of drawings as indicated in the paragraph entitled "Record Drawings" in Section 00 80 00.00 18 SPECIAL

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.

1.7 OWNERSHIP

The Government, for itself and such others as it deems appropriate, will have unlimited rights under this contract to all information and materials developed under this contract and furnished to the Government and documentation thereof, reports, and listings, and all other items pertaining to the work and services pursuant to this agreement including any copyright. Unlimited rights under this contract are rights to use, duplicate, or disclose text, data, drawings, and information, in whole or in part in any manner and for any purpose whatsoever without compensation to or approval from the Contractor. The Government will at all reasonable times have the right to inspect the work and will have access to and the right to make copies of the above-mentioned items. All text, electronic digital files, data, and other products generated under this contract shall become the property of the Government. By reference, the following DFAR clauses are included in this contract as a part of the requirements herein:

a. DFAR 252.227-7013, "Rights in Technical Data - Noncommercial Items."

b. DFAR 252.227-7017, "Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions."

c. DFAR 252.227-7020, "Rights in Special Works."

d. DFAR 252.227-7028, "Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government."

e. DFAR 252.227-7037, "Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data."

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f. DFAR 252.227-7025, "Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Government-Furnished Information Marked with Restrictive Legends."

g. DFAR 252.227-7014, "Rights in Noncommercial Computer Software and Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation."

1.8 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

1. Electronic (.pdf) copy of latest version of A/E/C CADD Standard.

2 Model files containing the project files and the Government's standard border sheets.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not Used.

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SECTION 01 12 00.00 18 Page 5

SECTION 01 32 01.00 18

PROJECT SCHEDULE

NYD Version 03/07 (UFGS 01/07)

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.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

ER 1-1-11 (1995) Progress, Schedules, and Network Analysis Systems

ECB 2005-10 (2005) Scheduling Requirements for Testing of Mechanichal Systems in Construction

1.2 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00.00 18 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-12 Schedules

Initial Project Schedule; G, RO

Preliminary Project Schedule; G, RO

Periodic Project Schedule; G, RO

Narrative Report; G, RO

Four copies of the schedules showing codes, values, categories, numbers, and other items, etc., as required.

SD-07 Certificates

Qualifications Statement;

Documentation showing the qualifications of personnel preparing the reports.

1.3 QUALIFICATIONS

Designate an authorized representative to be responsible for the preparation of the schedule and all required updating (activity status) and preparation of reports. The authorized representative shall be experienced in scheduling projects similar in nature to this project and shall be experienced in the use of the scheduling software that meets the requirements of this specification.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Design Build Contractor shall prepare for approval a Project Schedule, as specified herein, pursuant to the Contract Clause, SCHEDULE FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. Show in the schedule the sequence in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work and dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing all schedule activities. The scheduling of the entire project, including the design (if design-build projects) and construction sequences, is required. The scheduling of design and construction is the responsibility of the Contractor.

Contractor management personnel shall actively participate in its development. SubContractors (and Designers if Design-Build Projects) and suppliers working on the project shall also contribute in developing and maintaining an accurate Project Schedule. The schedule must be a forward planning as well as a project monitoring tool.

3.1.1 Approved Poject Schedule

The approved Project Schedule shall be used to measure the progress of the work and to aid in evaluating time extensions, and to provide the basis of all progress payments. Make the schedule cost loaded and activity coded.

The schedule will provide the basis for all progress payments. If the Contractor fails to submit any schedule within the time prescribed, the Contracting Officer may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required schedule.

3.1.2 Schedule Status Reports

The Design Build Contractor shallprovide a Schedule Status Report on at least a monthly basis. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve its progress including those that may be required by the Contracting Officer, without additional cost to the Government. In this circumstance, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved rate of progress will be regained.

3.1.3 Default Terms

Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of the Contracting Officer shall be grounds for a determination by the Contracting Officer that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the time specified in the contract.

Upon making this determination, the Contracting Officer may terminate the Contractor's right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of the contract.

3.2 BASIS FOR PAYMENT AND COST LOADING

Use the schedule as the basis for determining contract earnings during each update period and therefore the amount of each progress payment. Lack of an approved schedule update or qualified scheduling personnel will result

SECTION 01 32 01.00 18 Page 2 in an inability of the Contracting Officer to evaluate contract earned value for the purposes of payment. Failure of the Contractor to provide all required information will result in the disapproval of the preliminary, initial and subsequent schedule updates. In the event schedule revisions are directed by the Contracting Officer and those revisions have not been included in subsequent revisions or updates, the Contracting Officer may hold retainage up to the maximum allowed by contract, each payment period, until such revisions to the Project Schedule have been made. Activity cost loading shall be reasonable, as determined by the Contracting Officer. The aggregate value of all activities coded to a contract CLIN shall equal the value of the CLIN on the Schedule.

3.3 PROJECT SCHEDULE DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

The computer software system utilized to produce and update the Project Schedule shall be capable of meeting all requirements of this specification and shall be capable of producing the Standard Data Exchange Format (SDEF) file discussed in ER 1-1-11. Failure of the Contractor to meet the requirements of this specification will result in the disapproval of the schedule. Scheduling software that meets the activity coding structure defined in the Standard Data Exchange Format (SDEF) in ER 1-1-11 are Primavera Project Planner (P3) or Primavera Project Management (P5) by Primavera, and Open Plan by Deltek. Manual methods shall not be utilized to produce any required information. The contractor shall be required to furnish to the Gov't the software scheduling program with one software license for the duration of this contract.

3.3.1 Critical Path Method

Use the Critical Path Method (CPM) of network calculation to generate the Project Schedule. Prepare the Project Schedule using the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM).

3.3.2 Level of Detail Required

With the exception of the initial and preliminary schedule submission, the Project Schedule shall include an appropriate level of detail. Failure to develop or update the Project Schedule or provide data to the Contracting Officer at the appropriate level of detail, as specified by the Contracting Officer, shall result in the disapproval of the schedule. The Contracting Officer will use, but is not limited to, the following conditions to determine the appropriate level of detail to be used in the Project Schedule:

3.3.2.1 Activity Durations

Reasonable activity durations are those that allow the progress of ongoing activities to be accurately determined between update periods. Less than 2 percent of all non-procurement activities shall have Original Durations (OD) greater than 20 work days or 30 calendar days. Procurement activities are defined herein.

3.3.2.2 Design and Permit Activities

The Design Build Contractor shall include design and permit activities with the necessary conferences and follow-up actions and design package submission dates. Include the design schedule in the project schedule, showing the sequence of events involved in carrying out the project design tasks within the specific contract period. This shall be at a detailed

SECTION 01 32 01.00 18 Page 3 level of scheduling sufficient to identify all major design tasks, including those that control the flow of work. The schedule shall include review and correction periods associated with each item.

3.3.2.3 Procurement Activities

The schedule must include activities associated with the submittal, approval, procurement, fabrication and delivery of long lead materials, equipment, fabricated assemblies and supplies. Long lead procurement activities are those with an anticipated procurement sequence of over 90 calendar days. A typical procurement sequence includes the string of activities: submit, approve, procure, fabricate, deliver, installation and testing.

3.3.2.4 Mandatory Tasks

In addition to other activities as required to complete the project, the Progress Schedule shall include the following as separate line activities:

a. Submission, review and acceptance of design packages.

b. Submission of mechanical/electrical/information systems layout drawings.

c. Submission and approval of O & M manuals.

d. Submission and approval of as-built drawings.

e. Submission and approval of 1354 data and installed equipment lists.

f. Submission and approval of testing and air balance (TAB).

g. Submission of TAB specialist design review report.

h. Submission and approval of fire protection specialist.

i. Submission and approval of testing and balancing of HVAC plus commissioning plans and data. Develop the schedule logic associated with testing and commissioning of mechanical systems to a level of detail consistent with ECB 2005-10.

j. Air and water balancing.

k. HVAC commissioning.

l. Controls testing plan submission.

m. Controls testing.

n. Performance Verification testing.

o. Other systems testing, as required.

p. Warranty/Closeout Actions.

q. Contractor's pre-final inspection.

r. Correction of punchlist from Contractor's pre-final inspection.

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s. Government's pre-final inspection.

t. Correction of punch list from Government's pre-final inspection.

u. Final inspection.

3.3.2.5 Government Activities

The schedule shallshow Government and other agency activities that could impact progress. These activities include, but are not limited to:

design reviews, environmental permit approvals by State regulators, inspections, utility tie-in, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Notice to Proceed (NTP) for phasing requirements.

3.3.2.6 Workers Per Day

All activities shall have an estimate of the average number of workers per day that are expected to be used during the execution of the activity to produce the expected completion date. If no workers are required for an activity, in the case of activities related to procurement, for example, then the activitity shall be identified as using zero workers per day. The workers per day information for each activity shall be identified by the Workers Per Day Code.

3.3.2.7 Activity Responsibility Coding (RESP)

Assign responsibility Code for all activities to the Prime Contractor, Subcontractor or Government agency responsible for performing the activity. Activities coded with a Government Responsibility code include, but are not limited to: Government approvals, Government design reviews, environmental permit approvals by State regulators, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Notice to Proceed (NTP) for phasing requirements. Code all activities not coded with a Government Responsibility Code to the Prime Contractor or Subcontractor responsible to perform the work. Activities shall not have more than one Responsibility Code. Examples of acceptable activity code values are: DOR (for the designer of record); ELEC (for the electrical subcontractor); MECH (for the mechanical subcontractor); and GOVT (for USACE). Unacceptable code values are abbreviations of the names of subcontractors.

3.3.2.8 Activity Work Area Coding

Assign Work Area code to activities based upon the work area in which the activity occurs. Define work areas based on resource constraints or space constraints that would preclude a resource, such as a particular trade or craft work crew, from working in more than one work area at a time due to restraints on resources or space. Examples of Work Area Coding include different areas within a floor of a building, different floors within a building, and different buildings within a complex of buildings.

Activities shall not have more than one Work Area Code. Not all activities are required to be Work Area coded. A lack of Work Area coding will indicate the activity is not resource or space constrained.

3.3.2.9 Contract Changes/Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA) Coding

(MODF)

Assign Activity code to any activity or sequence of activities added to the schedule as a result of a Contract Modification, when approved by the Contracting Officer, with a Contract Changes/REA Code. Key all Code values

SECTION 01 32 01.00 18 Page 5 to the Government's modification numbering system. Any activity or sequence of activities added to the schedule as a result of alleged constructive changes made by the Government may be added to a copy of the current schedule, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

Assign Activity codes for these activities with a Contract Changes/REA Code. Key the code values to the Contractor's numbering system. Approval to add these activities does not necessarily mean the Government accepts responsibility and therefore liability for such activities and any associated impacts to the schedule, but rather the Government recognizes such activities are appropriately added to the schedule for the purposes of maintaining a realistic and meaningful schedule. Such activities shall not be Responsibility Coded to the Government unless approved. An activity shall not have more than one Contract Changes/REA Code.

3.3.2.10 Contract Line Item (CLIN) Coding (BIDI)

Code all activities to the CLIN on the Contract Line Item Schedule to which the activity belongs. An activity shall not contain more than one CLIN Item Code. CLIN Item code all activities, even when an activity is not cost loaded.

3.3.2.11 Phase of Work Coding (PHAS)

Assign Phase of Work Code to all activities based upon the phase of work in which the activity occurs. Code activities to either a Design Phase or a Construction Phase. Code fast track design phases proposed by the Contractor to allow filtering and organizing the schedule by fast track design and construction packages. If the contract specifies construction phasing with separately defined performance periods, identify a Construction Phase Code to allow filtering and organizing the schedule accordingly. Each activity shall have only one Phase of Work code.

3.3.2.12 Category of Work Coding (CATW)

Assign Category of Work Code to all Activities based upon the category of work to which the activity belongs. Category of Work Code must include, but is not limited to: Design, Design Submittal, design reviews, review conferences, permits, submittals,approvals, Acceptance, Procurement, Fabrication, Delivery, Weather Sensitive Installation, Non-Weather Sensitive Installation, Start-Up, Test and Turnover. Assign a Category of Work Code to each activity. Each activity shall have only one Category of Work Code.

3.3.2.13 Definable Features of Work Coding (FOW1, FOW2, FOW3)

Assign a Definable Feature of Work Code to appropriate activities based on the definable feature of work to which the activity belongs. Definable Feature of Work is defined in Specification Section 01 45 04.00 18 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL. An activity shall not have more than one Definable Feature of Work Code. Not all activities are required to be Definable Feature of Work Coded.

3.3.2.14 HVAC Testing, Balancing and Commissioning

If this contract contains requirements for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Testing and Balancing and Commissioning, these activities must be allocated sufficient time and personnel resources by the Contractor so that they can be accomplished within time allowed for project completion.

These activities are necessary to assure detection of any deficiencies in

SECTION 01 32 01.00 18 Page 6 the HVAC Systems and avoid warranty callbacks. Included for guidance at the end of this section is a flow chart (Figures 1 and 2) showing major activities and their chronological relationship to each other and to the Notice to Proceed and Contract Completion points. They are for guidance only - the Contractor shall refer to applicable specification sections for actual requirements for these activities.

3.3.3 Scheduled Project Completion and Activity Calendars

The schedule interval shall extend from NTP date to the required contract completion date. The contract completion activity (End Project) shall finish based on the required contract duration in the accepted contract proposal, as adjusted for any approved contract time extensions. The first scheduled work period shall be the day after NTP is acknowledged by the Contractor. Schedule activities on a calendar to which the activity logically belongs. Activities may be assigned to a 7 day calendar when the contract assigns calendar day durations for the activity such as a Government Acceptance activity. If the Contractor intends to perform physical work less than seven days per week, schedule the associated activities on a calendar with non-work periods identified including weekends and holidays. Assign the Category of Work Code - Weather Sensitive Installation to those activities that are weather sensitive.

Original durations must account for anticipated normal adverse weather.

The Government will interpret all work periods not identified as non-work periods on each calendar as meaning the Contractor intends to perform work during those periods.

3.3.3.1 Project Start Date

The schedule shall start no earlier than the date on which the NTP was acknowledged. Include as the first activity in the project schedule an activity called "Start Project"(or NTP). The "Start Project" activity shall have an "ES" constraint date equal to the date that the NTP was acknowledged, and a zero day duration.

3.3.3.2 Schedule Constraints and Open Ended Logic

Constrain completion of the last activity in the schedule by the contract completion date. Schedule calculations shall result in a negative float when the calculated early finish date of the last activity is later than the contract completion date. Include as the last activity in the project schedule an activity called "End Project". The "End Project" activity shall have an "LF" constraint date equal to the contract completion date for the project, and with a zero day duration or by using the "project must finish by" date in the scheduling software. The schedule shall have no constrained dates other than those specified in the contract. The use of artificial float constraints such as "zero fee float" or "zero total float" are typically prohibited. There shall only be 2 open ended activities:

Start Project (or NTP) with no predecessor logic and End Project with no successor logic.

3.3.3.3 Early Project Completion

In the event the Preliminary or Initial project schedule calculates an early completion date of the last activity prior to the contract completion date, the Contractor shall identify those activities that it intends to accelerate and/or those activities that are scheduled in parallel to support the Contractor's "early" completion. The last activity shall have a late finish constraint equal to the contract completion date and the

SECTION 01 32 01.00 18 Page 7 schedule will calculate positive float. The Government will not approve an early completion schedule with zero float on the longest path. The Government is under no obligation to accelerate activities for which it is responsible to support a proposed early contract completion.

3.3.4 Interim Completion Dates

Constrain contractually specified interim completion dates to show negative float when the calculated early finish date of the last activity in that phase is later than the specified interim completion date.

3.3.4.1 Start Phase

Include as the first activity for a project phase an activity called "Start Phase X" where "X" refers to the phase of work. The "Start Phase X" activity shall have an "ES" constraint date equal to the date on which the NTP was acknowledged, and a zero day duration.

3.3.4.2 End Phase

Include as the last activity for a project phase an activity called "End Phase X" where "X" refers to the phase of work. The "End Phase X" activity shall have an "LF" constraint date equal to the specified completion date for that phase and a zero day duration.

3.3.4.3 Phase "X" Hammock

Include a hammock type activity for each project phase called "Phase X" where "X" refers to the phase of work. The "Phase X" hammock activity shall be logically tied to the earliest and latest activities in the phase.

3.3.5 Default Progress Data Disallowed

Do not automatically update Actual Start and Finish dates with default mechanisms that may be included in the scheduling software. Activity Actual Start (AS) and Actual Finish (AF) dates assigned during the updating process shall match those dates provided from Contractor Quality Control Reports. Failure of the Contractor to document the AS and AF dates on the Daily Quality Control report for every in-progress or completed activity, and failure to ensure that the data contained on the Daily Quality Control reports is the sole basis for schedule updating shall result in the disapproval of the Contractor's updated schedule and the inability of the Contracting Officer to evaluate Contractor progress for payment purposes.

Updating of the percent complete and the remaining duration of any activity shall be independent functions. Disable program features which calculate one of these parameters from the other.

3.3.6 Out-of-Sequence Progress

Activities that have progressed before all preceding logic has been satisfied (Out-of-Sequence Progress) will be allowed only on a case-by-case basis subject to approval by the Contracting Officer. Propose logic corrections to eliminate all out of sequence progress or justify not changing the sequencing for approval prior to submitting an updated project schedule. Correct out of sequence progress that continues for more than two update cycles by logic revision, as approved by the Contracting Officer.

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3.3.7 Negative Lags and Start to Finish Relationships

Lag durations contained in the project schedule shall not have a negative value. Do not use Start to Finish (SF) relationships.

3.3.8 Calculation Mode

Schedule calculations shall retain the logic between predecessors and successors even when the successor activity starts and the predecessor activity has not finished. Software features that in effect sever the tie between predecessor and successor activities when the successor has started and the predecessor logic is not satisfied ("progress override") will not be allowed.

3.3.9 Milestones

The schedule must include milestone activities for each significant project event including but not limited to: milestone activities for each fast track design package released for construction; design complete;

foundation/substructure construction complete; superstructure construction complete; building dry-in or enclosure complete to allow the initiation of finish activities; permanent power complete; and building systems commissioning complete.

3.4 PROJECT SCHEDULE SUBMISSIONS

Provide the submissions as described below. The data CD, reports, and network diagrams required for each submission are contained in paragraph

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS.

3.4.1 Preliminary Project Schedule Submission

Submit the Preliminary Project Schedule, defining the Contractor's planned operations for the first 90 calendar days for approval within 15 calendar days after the NTP is acknowledged. The approved Preliminary Project Schedule will be used for payment purposes not to exceed 90 calendar days after NTP. Completely cost load the Preliminary Project Schedule to balance the contract award CLINS shown on the Price Schedule. Detail it for the first 90 calendar days. It may be summary in nature for the remaining performance period. It must be early start and late finish constrained and logically tied as previously specified. The Preliminary Project Schedule forms the basis for the Initial Project Schedule specified herein and must include all of the required Plan and Program preparations, submissions and approvals identified in the contract (for example, Quality Control Plan, Safety Plan, and Environmental Protection Plan) as well as design activities, the planned submissions of all early design packages, permitting activities, design review conference activities and other non-construction activities intended to occur within the first 90 calendar days. Schedule aAny construction activities planned for the first 90 calendar days after NTP. Constrain planned construction activities by Government acceptance of the associated design package(s) and all other specified Program and Plan approvals. Activity code any activities that are summary in nature after the first 90 calendar days with Responsibility Code (RESP) and Feature of Work code (FOW1, FOW2, FOW3).

3.4.2 Initial Project Schedule Submission

Submit the Initial Project Schedule for approval within 42 calendar days after NTP. The schedule shall demonstrate a reasonable and realistic

SECTION 01 32 01.00 18 Page 9 sequence of activities which represent all work through the entire contract performance period. The Initial Schedule shall be at a reasonable level of detail as determined by the Contracting Officer. The Design Build Contractor shall include in the design-build schedule detailed design and permitting activities, including but not limited to identification of individual design packages, design submission, reviews and conferences;

permit submissions and any required Government actions; and long lead item acquisition prior to design completion. Also cover in the preliminary design-build schedule the entire construction effort with as much detail as is known at the time but, as a minimum, include all construction start and completion milestones, and detailed construction activities through the dry-in milestone,including all activity coding and cost loading. Include the remaining construction, including cost loading, but it may be scheduled summary in nature. As the design proceeds and design packages are developed, fully detail the remaining construction activities concurrent with the monthly schedule updating process. Constrain construction activities by Government acceptance of associated designs. When the design is complete, incorporate into the then approved schedule update all remaining detailed construction activities that are planned to occur after the dry-in milestone.

3.4.3 Design Package Schedule Submission

For Design-Build Project, the Contractor shall,with each design package submitted to the Government, submit a frag-net schedule extracted from the then current Preliminary, Initial or Updated schedule which covers the activities associated with that Design Package including construction, procurement and permitting activities.

3.4.4 Periodic Schedule Updates

Based on the result of the meeting, specified in PERIODIC SCHEDULE UPDATE MEETINGS, submit periodic schedule updates. These submissions will enable the Contracting Officer to assess Contractor's progress. If the Contractor fails or refuses to furnish the information and project schedule data, which in the judgement of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative is necessary for verifying the Contractor's progress, the Contractor shall be deemed not to have provided an estimate upon which progress payment may be made. The Design Build Contractorshall update the schedule to include detailed, lower WBS level construction activities as the design progresses, but not later than the submission of the final, un-reviewed design submission for each separate design package. The Contracting Officer may require submission of detailed schedule activities for any distinct construction that is started prior to submission of a final design submission, if such activity is authorized.

3.4.5 Standard Activity Coding Dictionary

Use the activity coding structure defined in the Standard Data Exchange Format (SDEF) in ER 1-1-11, Appendix A. This exact structure is mandatory, even if some fields are not used. A template SDEF compatible schedule backup file (sdef.prx) is available on the QCS website: www.rmssupport.com.

The SDEF format is as follows:

Field Activity Code Length Description

1 WRKP 3 Workers per Day 2 RESP 4 Responsible Party (e.g. GC, subcontractor, USACE)

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Field Activity Code Length Description 3 AREA 4 Area of Work 4 MODF 6 Modification or REA number 5 BIDI 6 Bid Item (CLIN) 6 PHAS 2 Phase of Work 7 CATW 1 Category of Work 8 FOW1 10 Feature of Work (used up to 10 characters in length) 9 FOW2 10 Feature of Work (used up to 20 characters in length) 10 FOW3 10 Feature of Work (used up to 30 characters in length)

3.5 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit the following items for the Preliminary Schedule, Initial Schedule, and every Periodic Schedule Update throughout the life of the project:

3.5.1 Data CD's

Provide two sets of data CD's containing the project schedule in the backup format. Each CD shall also contain all previous update backup files. File medium shall be CD. Label each CD indicating the type of schedule (Preliminary, Initial, Update), full contract number, Data Date and file name. Each schedule shall have a unique file name as determined by the Contractor.

3.5.2 Narrative Report

Provide a Narrative Report with the Preliminary, Initial, and each Periodic Update of the project schedule, as the basis of the progress payment request. The Narrative Report shall include: a description of activities along the 2 most critical paths where the total float is less than or equal to 20 work days, a description of current and anticipated problem areas or delaying factors and their impact, and an explanation of corrective actions taken or required to be taken. The narrative report is expected to communicate to the Government, the Contractor's thorough analysis of the schedule output and its plans to compensate for any problems, either current or potential, which are revealed through that analysis. Identify and explain why any activities that, based their calculated late dates, should have either started or finished during the update period but did not.

3.5.3 Approved Changes Verification

Include only those project schedule changes in the schedule submission that have been previously approved by the Contracting Officer. The Narrative Report shall specifically reference, on an activity by activity basis, all changes made since the previous period and relate each change to documented, approved schedule changes.

3.5.4 Schedule Reports

The format, filtering, organizing and sorting for each schedule report shall be as directed by the Contracting Officer. Typically reports shall contain: Activity Numbers, Activity Description, Original Duration, Remaining Duration, Early Start Date, Early Finish Date, Late Start Date, Late Finish Date, Total Float, Actual Start Date, Actual Finish Date, and Percent Complete. The following lists typical reports that will be requested. One or all of these reports may be requested for each schedule submission.

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3.5.4.1 Activity Report

A list of all activities sorted according to activity number.

3.5.4.2 Logic Report

A list of detailed predecessor and successor activities for every activity in ascending order by activity number and then sorted according to Early Start Date.

3.5.4.3 Total Float Report

A list of all incomplete activities sorted in ascending order of total float. List activities which have the same amount of total float in ascending order of Early Start Dates. Do not show completed activities on this report.

3.5.4.4 Earnings Report by CLIN

A compilation of the Contractor's Total Earnings on the project from the NTP to the data date. This report shall reflect the earnings of specific activities based on the agreements made in the schedule update meeting defined herein. Provided that the Contractor has furnished a complete schedule update, this report shall serve as the basis of determining progress payments. Group activities by CLIN item number and sort by activity number. This report shall: sum all activities coded to a particular CLIN and provide a CLIN item percent earned value; and complete and sum CLIN items to provide a total project percent complete. The printed report shall contain, for each activity: the Activity Number, Activity Description, Original Budgeted Amount, Total Quantity, Quantity to Date, Percent Complete (based on cost), and Earnings to Date.

3.5.4.5 Labor Loading

For each activity shown on the logic report list the total amount of work required for the activity in man-hours, the number of workers assigned to the activity, the expected production rate for a worker, and the length of time (in work days) required to render the expected completion date for the activity. Completion dates on this report must agree with those on the logic report.

3.5.5 Network Diagram

The network diagram is required for the Preliminary, Initial and Periodic Updates. The network diagram shall depict and display the order and interdependence of activities and the sequence in which the work is to be accomplished. The Contracting Officer will use, but is not limited to, the following conditions to review compliance with this paragraph:

3.5.5.1 Continuous Flow

Diagrams shall show a continuous flow from left to right with no arrows from right to left. Show the activity number, description, duration, and estimated earned value on the diagram.

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3.5.5.2 Project Milestone Dates

Show dates on the diagram for start of project, any contract required interim completion dates, and contract completion dates.

3.5.5.3 Critical Path

Clearly show the critical path.

3.5.5.4 Banding

Organize activities as directed to assist in the understanding of the activity sequence. Typically, this flow will group activities by category of work, work area and/or responsibility.

3.5.5.5 S-Curves

Earnings curves showing projected early and late earnings and earnings to date.

3.6 PERIODIC SCHEDULE UPDATE MEETINGS

Conduct periodic schedule update meetings for the purposes of reviewing the Contractor's proposed out of sequence corrections, determining causes for delay, correcting logic, maintaining schedule accuracy and determining earned value. Meetings shall occur at least monthly within five days of the proposed schedule data date and after the Contractor has updated the schedule with Government concurrence respecting actual start dates, actual finish dates, remaining durations and percent complete for each activity it intend to status. Provide a computer with the scheduling software loaded and a projector during the meeting which allows all meeting participants to view the proposed schedule update during the meeting. The meeting and resultant approvable schedule update shall be a condition precedent to a formal submission of the update as described in SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS and to the submission of an imvoice for payment.

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