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COVER SHEET

NEW YORK DISTRICT

CORPS OF ENGINEERS

NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10278-0090

INVITATION FOR BIDS

FOR

Replace 60psi Steam Line

Plumbing Upgrades Stratton VA Medical Center

Albany, New York

1. Attached is INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

2. BIDS MUST BE SET FORTH full, accurate, and complete information as required by this Invitation for Bids, including attachments. The penalty for making false statements in bids is prescribed under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001.

3. SUBMISSION OF BIDS: Complete details concerning proper submission of bids are contained in the INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS (Section 00100).

4. Note the REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION of the EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY clause as it applies to the contract resulting from this solicitation.

(See paragraph NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY in Section 00100 of this IFB).

5. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – SECTION 00600

Bidders and Offerors are required to complete the REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS and submit them with their bids.

Within Section 00600, note in particular the PROHIBITION SEGREGATED FACILITIES. Failure of a bidder or offeror to agree to the certification will render his bid or offer non-responsive to the terms of solicitations involving awards of contracts exceeding $10,000 which are not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Clause (1984 APR).

6. THIS PROJECT IS A SUPPORT-FOR-OTHERS PROGRAM PROCUREMENT

AND IS NOT FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. BUY

AMERICAN ACT – CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 1993) IN

ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 52.225-5 APPLIES.

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7. Please review all bonds and accompanying documents required to be submitted.

Bonds, Powers of Attorney, statements of authenticity and continuing validity, and all related documents MUST NOT bear computer printer-generated signatures and/or seals. Documents bearing signatures and/or seals generated as part of a document, as opposed to being affixed to the document after its generation, will not be accepted.

Submission of such documents may render the bid or offer non-responsive and ineligible for award.

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US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW YORK

INVITATION FOR BIDS

CHECK LIST FOR BIDDERS

ATTACHED IS IFB

Replace 60psi Steam Line and Plumbing Upgrades Building Stratton VA Medical Center Albany, New York

ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE TERMS OF THIS SOLICITATION

MUST BE FURNISHED. MISTAKES OR OMISSIONS MAY RENDER YOUR

OFFER INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. IMPORTANT ITEMS FOR YOU TO CHECK

ARE INCLUDED IN BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW. THIS

INFORMATION IS FURNISHED ONLY TO ASSIST YOU IN SUBMITTING A

PROPER BID

__HAVE YOU ACKNOWLEDGED ALL AMENDMENTS?

__HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE “REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS”

(SECTION 00600) PORTION OF THE SOLICITATION?

__IS YOUR DUNS NUMBER LISTED ON THE STANDARD FORM 1442?

__IS YOUR BID PROPERLY SIGNED?

__IS YOUR BID GUARANTEE PROPERLY SIGNED BY BOTH THE BIDDER AND

SURETY AND ARE ALL SEALS AFFIXED?

__DO THE BID BOND AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS BEAR

SIGNATURES AND SEALS AFFIXED AFTER THE DOCUMENT WAS

GENERATED, AS OPPOSED TO COMPUTER PRINTER-GENERATED

SIGNATURES AND/OR SEALS?

__HAVE YOU ENSURED THAT YOU HAVE NOT RESTRICTED YOUR OFFER

BY ALTERING THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOLICITATION?

__WHEN REQUIRED, HAVE YOU ENTERED A UNIT PRICE FOR EACH PRICE

ITEM? (THE SOLICITATION SPECIFICALLY STATES WHEN THIS IS

NECESSARY.)

__ARE DECIMALS IN YOUR PRICES IN THE PROPER PLACE? ARE YOUR

FIGURES LEGIBLE?

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__IF YOU HAVE MADE ERASURES OR CORRECTIONS ON YOUR BID, ARE

THEY INITIALED BY THE PERSON SIGNING THE BID?

__DOES THE ENVELOPE CONTAINING YOUR BID PROPERLY IDENTIFY

THAT IT ISA SEALED BID AND DOES IT CONTAIN THE CORRECT

SOLICITATION NUMBER AND BID OPENING TIME?

__WILL YOUR OFFER ARRIVE ON TIME? (SEE PARAGRAPH ENTITLED “LATE

SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS” IN THE

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS, SECTION 00100

OF THE SOLICITATION.)

NOTE: THERE ARE INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES AT JACOB K.

JAVITS FEDERAL BUILDING, 26 FEDERAL PLAZA THAT MAY AFFECT THE

TIME IT TAKES TO ENTER THE BUILDING. BIDDERS IS RESPONSIBLE TO

ENSURE THAT ITS BID IS SUBMITTED TIMELY.

Replace 60 psi Steam Line and Plumbing Upgrades Buildings 1 and 2, Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, NY

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MAIN TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE

00010 SF 1442 AND BIDDING SCHEDULE

00600 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

(To be included by Contracting Division)

00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES

(To be included by Contracting Division)

00 80 00.00 18 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS & OTHER ATTACHMENTS

00900 WAGE RATES

(To be included during advertising of project)

00901 B-WING COLUMN PHOTOS, 1st AND 2nd FLOOR

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX OF

PRECAUTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND

RENOVATION

01 06 10 OSHA REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY & HEALTH

REGULATIONS

01 09 00 REFERENCE STANDARDS

01 31 10.00 18 PROJECT SCHEDULE: BAR CHART

01 33 00.00 18 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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 52 60.00 18 CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

01 58 10 TEMPORARY INTERIOR SIGNAGE

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE

MANAGEMENT

01 78 00.00 18 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23.00 18 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

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TECHNICAL PROVISIONS FOR REPLACE 60PSI STEAM LINE

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

02 82 11 TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AND

GLOVEBAG PROCEDURES

07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

09 22 16 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 91 00 PAINTING

23 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM

GENE RATION

23 05 12 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC

AND STEAM GENERATION EQUIPMENT

23 05 41 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC

PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 07 11 HVAC, PLUMBING AND BOILER PLANT

INSTALL ATION

23 21 11 BOILER PLANT PIPING SYSTEMS

23 22 13 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

23 22 23 STEAM CONDENSATE PUMPS

23 31 00 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

23 37 00 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

23 50 11 BOILER PLANT MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

23 82 00 CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS FOR PLUMBING UPGRADES BUILDINGS 1 and 2

00 01 15 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

02 41 19 SELECTIVE STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION

02 82 11 TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

06 10 53 MISCELLANEOUS ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 40 23 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK

07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

09 22 16 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 30 00 TILING

09 51 13 ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

09 65 13 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

09 72 00 WALL COVERINGS

09 75 00 STONE FACING

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09 91 00 INTERIOR PAINTING

10 26 00 WALL PROTECTION

13 05 41 SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR

NON-ST RUCTURAL COMPONENTS

22 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

22 05 12 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING

EQ UIPMENT

22 05 19 METERS AND GAUGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 23 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 11 00 FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION

22 11 23 DOMESTIC WATER PUMPS

22 12 16 FACILITY ELEVATED, POTABLE-WATER STORAGE TANK

22 13 00 FACILITY SANITARY SEWERAGE

23 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM

GENE RATION

23 07 11 HVAC, PLUMBING, AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION

23 22 13 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

31 20 00 EARTH MOVING

31 23 19 DEWATERING

31 50 00 EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND PROTECTION

Section 00901

B-Wing Column Photos

1st and 2nd Floors

First Floor

B Wing

Second Floor

B Wing

Steps 1-3 Adapted with permission V Kennedy, B Barnard, St Luke Episcopal Hospital, Houston TX; C Fine CA Steps 4-14 Adapted with permission Fairview University Medical Center Minneapolis MN Forms modified and provided courtesy of Judene Bartley, ECSI Inc. Beverly Hills MI 2002 Reviewed 2005

Infection Control Risk Assessment Matrix of Precautions for Construction & Renovation

Step One:

Using the following table, identify the Type of Construction Project Activity (Type A-D)

TYPE A

Inspection and Non-Invasive Activities.

Includes, but is not limited to:

removal of ceiling tiles for visual inspection limited to 1 tile per 50 square feet painting (but not sanding) wallcovering, electrical trim work, minor plumbing, and activities which do not generate dust or require cutting of walls or access to ceilings other than for visual inspection.

TYPE B

Small scale, short duration activities which create minimal dust Includes, but is not limited to:

installation of telephone and computer cabling access to chase spaces cutting of walls or ceiling where dust migration can be controlled.

TYPE C

Work that generates a moderate to high level of dust or requires demolition or removal of any fixed building components or assemblies

Includes, but is not limited to:

sanding of walls for painting or wall covering removal of floorcoverings, ceiling tiles and casework new wall construction minor duct work or electrical work above ceilings major cabling activities any activity which cannot be completed within a single workshift.

TYPE D

Major demolition and construction projects Includes, but is not limited to:

activities which require consecutive work shifts requires heavy demolition or removal of a complete cabling system new construction.

Step 1: _________________________________________________________

Steps 1-3 Adapted with permission V Kennedy, B Barnard, St Luke Episcopal Hospital, Houston TX; C Fine CA

Forms modified and provided courtesy of Judene Bartley, ECSI Inc. Beverly Hills MI 2002 Reviewed 2005

Step Two:

Using the following table, identify the Patient Risk Groups that will be affected.

If more than one risk group will be affected, select the higher risk group:

Low Risk Medium Risk High Risk Highest Risk

Office areas

Cardiology Echocardiography Endoscopy Nuclear Medicine Physical Therapy Radiology/MRI Respiratory

Therapy

CCU

Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Laboratories

(specimen) Newborn Nursery Outpatient Surgery Pediatrics Pharmacy Post Anesthesia Care

Unit Surgical Units

Any area caring for immunocompromised patients

Burn Unit Cardiac Cath Lab Central Sterile Supply Intensive Care Units Medical Unit Negative pressure isolation rooms Oncology Operating rooms including C-section rooms

Step 2__________________________________________________________

Step Three: Match the

Patient Risk Group (Low, Medium, High, Highest) with the planned … Construction Project Type (A, B, C, D) on the following matrix, to find the … Class of Precautions (I, II, III or IV) or level of infection control activities required.

Class I-IV or Color-Coded Precautions are delineated on the following page.

IC Matrix - Class of Precautions: Construction Project by Patient Risk

Construction Project Type Patient Risk Group TTYYPPEE AA TTYYPPEE BB TTYYPPEE CC TTYYPPEE DD

LLOOWW Risk Group II IIII IIII IIIIII//IIVV

MMEEDDIIUUMM Risk Group II IIII IIIIII IIVV

HHIIGGHH Risk Group II IIII IIIIII//IIVV IIVV

HHIIGGHHEESSTT Risk Group IIII IIIIII//IIVV IIIIII//IIVV IIVV

Note: Infection Control approval will be required when the Construction Activity and Risk Level indicate that CCllaassss IIIIII or CCllaassss IIVV control procedures are necessary.

Step 3 ______________________________________________________

Steps 1-3 Adapted with permission V Kennedy, B Barnard, St Luke Episcopal Hospital, Houston TX; C Fine CA

Forms modified and provided courtesy of Judene Bartley, ECSI Inc. Beverly Hills MI 2002 Reviewed 2005

Description of Required Infection Control Precautions by Class During Construction Project Upon Completion of Project

C L

A S

S I

1. Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.

2. Immediately replace a ceiling tile displaced for visual inspection

1. Clean work area upon completion of task.

C L

A S

S I

I

1. Provide active means to prevent airborne dust from dispersing into atmosphere.

2. Water mist work surfaces to control dust while cutting.

3. Seal unused doors with duct tape.

4. Block off and seal air vents.

5. Place dust mat at entrance and exit of work area

6. Remove or isolate HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

1. Wipe work surfaces with disinfectant.

2. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

3. Wet mop and/or vacuum with HEPA filtered vacuum before leaving work area.

4. Remove isolation of HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

C L

A S

S I

II

1. Remove or Isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done to prevent contamination of duct system.

2. Complete all critical barriers i.e. sheetrock, plywood, plastic, to seal area from non work area or implement control cube method (cart with plastic covering and sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum for vacuuming prior to exit) before construction begins.

3. Maintain negative air pressure within work site utilizing HEPA equipped air filtration units.

4. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

5. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering unless solid lid.

1. Do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is inspected by the owner’s Safety Department and Infection Control Department and thoroughly cleaned by the owner’s Environmental Services Department.

2. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction.

3. Vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuums.

4. Wet mop area with disinfectant.

5. Remove isolation of HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

C L

A S

S I

V

1. Isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done to prevent contamination of duct system.

2. Complete all critical barriers i.e. sheetrock, plywood, plastic, to seal area from non work area or implement control cube method (cart with plastic covering and sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum for vacuuming prior to exit) before construction begins.

3. Maintain negative air pressure within work site utilizing HEPA equipped air filtration units.

4. Seal holes, pipes, conduits, and punctures.

5. Construct anteroom and require all personnel to pass through this room so they can be vacuumed using a HEPA vacuum cleaner before leaving work site or they can wear cloth or paper coveralls that are removed each time they leave work site.

6. All personnel entering work site are required to wear shoe covers. Shoe covers must be changed each time the worker exits the work area.

7. Do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is inspected by the owner’s Safety Department and Infection Control Department and thoroughly cleaned by the owner’s Environmental Services Dept

1. Remove barrier material carefully to minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction.

2. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

3. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering unless solid lid

4. Vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuums.

5. Wet mop area with disinfectant.

6. Remove isolation of HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

Steps 1-3 Adapted with permission V Kennedy, B Barnard, St Luke Episcopal Hospital, Houston TX; C Fine, CA Steps 4-14 Adapted with permission Fairview University Medical Center, Minneapolis MN Forms modified and provided courtesy of Judene Bartley, ECSI Inc. Beverly Hills MI 2002 Reviewed 2005

Step 4. Identify the areas surrounding the project area, assessing potential impact

Unit Below Unit Above Lateral Lateral Behind Front

Risk Group Risk Group Risk Group Risk Group Risk Group Risk Group

Step 5. Identify specific site of activity eg, patient rooms, medication room, etc.

Step 6. Identify issues related to: ventilation, plumbing, electrical in terms of the occurrence of probable outages.

Step 7. Identify containment measures, using prior assessment. What types of barriers?

(Eg, solids wall barriers); Will HEPA filtration be required?

(Note: Renovation/construction area shall be isolated from the occupied areas during construction and shall be negative with respect to surrounding areas)

Step 8. Consider potential risk of water damage. Is there a risk due to compromising structural integrity? (eg, wall, ceiling, roof)

Step 9. Work hours: Can or will the work be done during non-patient care hours?

Step 10. Do plans allow for adequate number of isolation/negative airflow rooms?

Step 11. Do the plans allow for the required number & type of handwashing sinks?

Step 12. Does the infection control staff agree with the minimum number of sinks for this project?

(Verify against AIA Guidelines for types and area)

Step 13. Does the infection control staff agree with the plans relative to clean and soiled utility rooms?

Step 14. Plan to discuss the following containment issues with the project team.

Eg, traffic flow, housekeeping, debris removal (how and when), Appendix: Identify and communicate the responsibility for project monitoring that includes infection control concerns and risks. The ICRA may be modified throughout the project.

Revisions must be communicated to the Project Manager.

Adapted with permission V Kennedy, B Barnard, St Luke Episcopal Hospital, Houston TX, Forms modified and provided courtesy of Judene Bartley, ECSI Inc Beverly Hills MI 2002 Reviewed 2005

Infection Control Construction Permit Permit No:

Location of Construction: Project Start Date:

Project Coordinator: Estimated Duration:

Contractor Performing Work Permit Expiration Date:

Supervisor: Telephone:

YES NO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY YES NO INFECTION CONTROL RISK GROUP

TYPE A: Inspection, non-invasive activity GROUP 1: Low Risk TYPE B: Small scale, short duration, moderate to high levels GROUP 2: Medium Risk

TYPE C: Activity generates moderate to high levels of dust, requires greater 1 work shift for completion

GROUP 3: Medium/High Risk

TYPE D: Major duration and construction activities Requiring consecutive work shifts

GROUP 4: Highest Risk

CLASS I 1. Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.

2. Immediately replace any ceiling tile displaced for visual inspection.

3. Minor Demolition for Remodeling

CLASS II 1. Provides active means to prevent air-borne dust from dispersing into atmosphere

2. Water mist work surfaces to control dust while cutting.

3. Seal unused doors with duct tape.

4. Block off and seal air vents.

5. Wipe surfaces with disinfectant.

6. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

7. Wet mop and/or vacuum with HEPA filtered vacuum before leaving work area.

8. Place dust mat at entrance and exit of work area.

9. Remove or isolate HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

CLASS III

1. Obtain infection control permit before construction begins.

2. Isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done to prevent contamination of the duct system.

3. Complete all critical barriers or implement control cube method before construction begins.

6. Vacuum work with HEPA filtered vacuums.

7. Wet mop with disinfectant

8. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction.

9. Contain construction waste before transport in Date

Initial

4. Maintain negative air pressure within work site utilizing HEPA equipped air filtration units.

5. Do not remove barriers from work area until complete project is thoroughly cleaned by Env. Services Dept.

tightly covered containers.

10. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering.

11. Remove or isolate HVAC system in areas where work is being performed/

CLASS IV

Date

Initial

1. Obtain infection control permit before construction begins.

2. Isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done to prevent contamination of duct system.

3. Complete all critical barriers or implement control cube method before construction begins.

4. Maintain negative air pressure within work site utilizing

HEPA equipped air filtration units.

5. Seal holes, pipes, conduits, and punctures appropriately.

6. Construct anteroom and require all personnel to pass through this room so they can be vacuumed using a HEPA vacuum cleaner before leaving work site or they can wear cloth or paper coveralls that are removed each time they leave the work site.

7. All personnel entering work site are required to wear shoe covers

8. Do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is thoroughly cleaned by the Environmental Service Dept.

9. Vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuums.

10. Wet mop with disinfectant.

11. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction.

12. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

13. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering.

14. Remove or isolate HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

Additional Requirements:

Date Initials

___________ Exceptions/Additions to this permit Date Initials are noted by attached memoranda

Permit Request By: Permit Authorized By:

Date: Date:

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SECTION 01 06 10

OSHA REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY & HEALTH REGULATIONS

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SECTION 01 09 00

REFERENCE STANDARDS

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SECTION 01 31 10.00 18

PROJECT SCHEDULE: BAR CHART

NYD EDITION 08/05

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 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 Schedules; G, RO

Revised Project Schedule; G, RO

Periodic Schedule Update; G, RO

Progress Curve Report Format; G, RO

Narrative report with schedule updates-Format; G, RO

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

Pursuant to the Contract Clause, SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, and Special Contract Requirements SCHEDULING AND DETERMINATION OF PROGRESS the Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval a practicable project schedule. The schedule will be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed or as otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer.

3.1.1 BASIS FOR PAYMENT

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

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3.1.2 PROJECT SCHEDULE

The Project Schedule shall be in the form of a chart consisting of a series of bars graphically indicating the sequence proposed to accomplish each work feature or operation. Each bar will represent a work features, system or series of activities within the construction project. The chart shall be prepared to show the starting and completion dates of all work features on a linear horizontal time scale beginning with date of Notice to Proceed and indicating calendar days to completion. Interdependence of status of activities shall be shown. Horizontal time scale shall allow identification of the first work day of each week, which shall be identified.

Space between bars shall be allowed for future revisions and notations. Initial Project Schedule shall be submitted for approval within fifteen (15) calendar days after Notice to Proceed. The schedule shall provide a reasonable sequence of activities which represent work through the entire project and shall be at a reasonable level of detail. The initial schedule shall be reviewed by the Government to determine compliance with contract requirements and realistic completion of the project in the period indicated. A revised project schedule shall be submitted based on Government review, if required.

3.1.2.1 PROGRESS CURVE

With the Project Schedule the Contractor shall also submit for approval a progress curve which reflects the intended schedule for completing the work. The progress curve (S-Curve) will be plotted to reflect Cumulative Progress (Percent) based on placement along the y-axis and Time along the x-axis.

3.1.2.2 PERIODIC SCHEDULE UPDATE AND PROGRESS CURVE UPDATE

Approved Schedule and Progress Curve will be updated monthly during the entire duration of construction. Not later than four days after the Monthly Progress Meeting the Contractor shall submit updated Project Schedule and Progress Curve. The updated versions shall include all approved contract revisions, progress of each activity to date of submission, and adjustments.

Contractor shall also provide a very brief narrative report as required to indicate any problem areas, anticipated delays, impact on schedule, and corrective action.

3.1.2.3 NARRATIVE REPORT

A Narrative Report shall be provided with each upgrade of the project schedule. This report shall be provided as the basis of the Contractor's progress payment request. The Narrative Report shall include general description of current progress and a description of current and anticipated problem areas of delaying factors (relating to project activities) and their impact, and an explanation of corrective action taken.

3.1.2.4 PERIODIC PROGRESS MEETINGS

Progress meetings to discuss payment shall include a monthly on-site meeting or other regular intervals mutually agreed to at the preconstruction

01 31 10.00 18 - 3 conference. During this meeting the Contractor will describe, on an activity by activity basis, all proposed revisions and adjustments to the project schedule required to reflect the current status of the project. The Contracting Officer will approve activity progress, proposed revisions, and adjustments as appropriate.

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SECTION 01 33 00.00 18

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

(CENAN-CO-CQ 09/05)

1.1 SUMMARY

This section covers procedures to be used in making submittals called for in the contract documents. In contracts which contain specific “Contractor Quality Control” requirements, the Contractor’s Quality Control Representative shall carry out duties associated with submittal procedures. In contracts which do not contain specific CQC requirements, reference to “CQC Representative” shall be interpreted as reference to the Contractor’s authorized representative, and references to “CQC Requirements” or “CQC Clauses” shall be interpreted as “requirements or clauses elsewhere in the contract.”

1.2 SUBMITTAL IDENTIFICATION

Submittals required are identified by SD numbers and titles as follows:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

A document, required of the Contractor, or through the Contractor, from a supplier, installer, manufacturer, or other lower tier Contractor, the purpose of which is to confirm the quality or orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods or personnel, qualifications, or other verifications of quality.

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Submittals which graphically show relationship of various components of the work, schematic diagrams of systems, details of fabrication, layouts of particular elements, connections, and other relational aspects of the work.

SD-03 Product Data

Preprinted manufacturer material describing a product, system, or material, such as catalog cuts.

SD-04 Samples

Samples, including both fabricated and un-fabricated physical examples of materials, products, and units of work as complete units or as portions of units of work.

SD-05 Design Data

Submittals, which provide calculations, descriptions, or documentation regarding the work.

SD-06 Test Reports

Reports of inspections or tests, including analysis and interpretation of test results.

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SD-07 Certificates

Statement signed by an official authorized to certify on behalf of the manufacturer of a product, system or material, attesting that the product, system or material meets specified requirements. The statement must be dated after the award of the contract, must state the Contractor's name and address, must name the project and location, and must list the specific requirements, which are being certified.

SD-08 Manufacturer’s Instructions

Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material; including special notices and material safety data sheets, if any, concerning impedances, hazards, and safety precautions.

SD-09 Manufacturer’s Field Reports

Daily reports from specially suppliers to the contractor that provide information, data, tests result for a product.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Data, which forms a part of an operation and maintenance manual.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

All data, documentations, information, and drawings to achieve contract closeout.

SD-12 Schedules

All data, documentations, information, and drawings to achieve contract closeout.

SD-13 Records

Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

Submittals are classified as follows:

1.3.1 Government Approved/Acceptance (G)

Government approval is required for all specification submittal items found in specifications having structural steel connections, extensions of design, Fire Protection/Life Safety, and Commissioning of HVAC, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer. Government approval/acceptance (G) is also required for all submittals designated as such in the technical specifications. Within the terms of the Contract Clause entitled "Specifications and Drawings for Construction," they are considered to be "shop drawings." The Government will review all submittals designated as deviating from the Solicitation or Accepted Proposal, as described below.

1.3.2 Information Only (FIO)

All Contractor submittals not requiring Government approval/acceptance will be for information only. FIO submittals are identified in the approved submittal register. They are not considered to be "shop drawings" within the terms of the Contract Clause referred to above. FIO Submittals will be retained at the project site and reviewed prior to Preparatory Meetings in accordance with

CEGS-01451, CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL.

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1.3.3 Government Approval/Acceptance (G)

All submittals classified for Government Approval/Acceptance (G) are identified in the approved submittal register. A code following the "G" designation indicates the approving authority; codes of "RO" for Resident Office approval, "DO" for Engineering approval, and "AE" for Architect- Engineer approval.

1.4 APPROVED/ACCEPTANCE SUBMITTALS

The Contracting Officer’s approval of submittals shall not be construed as a complete check, but will indicate only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory. Approval will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist, as the Contractor under the CQC requirements of this contract is responsible for dimensions, the design of adequate connections and details, and the satisfactory construction of all work. After submittals have been approved by the Contracting Officer, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

1.5 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall make all corrections required by the Contracting Officer and promptly furnish a corrected submittal in the form and number of copies specified for the initial submittal. If the Contractor considers any correction indicated on the submittals to constitute a change to the contract, a notice in accordance with the Contract Clause “Changes” shall be given promptly to the Contracting Officer.

1.6 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

Payment for materials incorporated in the work will not be made if required approvals have not been obtained.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

3.1 GENERAL

The Contractor shall make submittals as required by the specifications. The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections. Units of weights and measures used on all submittals shall be the same as those used in the contract drawings. Each submittal shall be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements. Prior to submittal, all items shall be checked and approved by the Contractor’s Quality Control (CQC) representative and each item shall be stamped, signed, and dated by the CQC representative indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements shall be clearly identified. Submittals shall include items such as: Contractor’s, manufacturer’s, or fabricator’s drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals. Submittals requiring Government approval shall be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or

01 33 00.00 18 - 4 equipment covered thereby. Samples remaining upon completion of the work shall be picked up and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

3.2 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

At the end of this section is one set of listing items of equipment and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications; this list is not all inclusive and numerous additional submittals will be required, particularly in Divisions 15 and 16. Some columns have already been completed by the Government. All blank columns shall be completed by the Contractor.

For projects utilizing the QCS System (see section 01312A) the Contractor will input the entire submittal register into QCS. The Government may supply the submittal register on the QCS electronic format. In either case, the contractor will be required to process and update the submittal register in QCS, and make appropriate electronic submissions to the Government.

For projects which do not utilize the (Contractor’s) QCS System, the Contractor shall complete all columns which apply to the Contractor, and submit the forms (hard copy plus associated electronic file).

In any case, the initial submittal register must be updated by the Contractor and submitted to Government for approval within 30 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (15 days if construction time is 180 days or less). In addition, the Contractor shall update the submittal register electronically, and shall submit it to the Government together with the monthly payment request.

The approved submittal register will be used to control submittals throughout the life of the contract. The submittal register and the progress schedules shall be coordinated. NOTE: The Contractor is required to add additional entries to the Submittal Register for all items requiring multiple submittals, including Formwork Shop Drawings per Lift, Concrete Reinforcement per Lift, Concrete Lift Drawings per Lift, Multiple Shop Assembly Drawings, etc. These entries should be made prior to original submission of the submittal register within 30 days of Notice to Proceed.

3.3 SCHEDULING

Submittals covering component items forming a system or items that are interrelated shall be scheduled to be coordinated and submitted concurrently. Certifications to be submitted with the pertinent drawings shall be so scheduled. Adequate time (a minimum of 30 calendar days exclusive of mailing time) shall be allowed and shown on the register for review and approval. No delay damages or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals. An additional 10 calendar days shall be allowed and shown on the register for review and approval of submittals for food service equipment, refrigeration and HVAC control systems, computer software for specialty systems, electrical substations, and studies including electrical system coordination studies.

3.4 TRANSMITTAL FORM (ENG FORM 4025)

The sample transmittal form (ENG Form 4025) attached to this section shall be used for submitting both Government approved and information only submittals in accordance with the instructions on the reverse side of the form. These forms will be furnished to the Contractor. This form shall be properly completed by filling out all the heading blank spaces and identifying each item submitted.

Special care shall be exercised to ensure proper listing of the specification paragraph and/or sheet number of the contract drawings pertinent to the data submitted for each item. If the contractor is

01 33 00.00 18 - 5 required in another section of the specifications to utilize the Quality Control System (QCS), the contractor will be required to generate and process this form electronically using the QCS system.

3.5 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE

Submittals shall be made as follows:

3.5.1 Procedures

At the Quality Control Coordination meeting, or preconstruction conference, the Contractor shall ascertain the name and address of each individual, agency, or firm who is designated to normally receive items for approval, for information or samples. The contractor shall complete ENG Form 4025, entering each item requiring a separate approval action as a separate item on the form, for each transmittal. A transmittal may consist of one or more 4025 sheets. The transmittal, consisting of ENG Form 4025 plus all applicable submittals, is then sent to the appropriate individual. On critical items the Contractor is encouraged to confirm receipt via telephone. The Contractor shall submit a minimum of four copies of submittals for items requiring approval and one for items for information.

3.5.2 Deviations

For submittals which include proposed deviations requested by the Contractor, the column “variation” of ENG Form 4025 shall be checked. The Contractor shall set forth in writing the reason for any deviations and annotate such deviations on the submittal. The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted deviations.

3.6 CONTROL OF SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall carefully control its procurement operations to ensure that each individual submittal is made on or before the Contractor scheduled submittal date shown on the approved “Submittal Register.”

3.7 GOVERNMENT APPROVED/ACCEPTANCE SUBMITTALS

Upon completion of review of submittals requiring Government approval, the submittals will be identified as having received approval by being so stamped and dated. Two copies of the submittal will be retained by the Contracting Officer and two copies of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor.

3.8 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

Normally submittals for information only will not be returned. Approval of the Contracting Officer is not required on information only submittals. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to resubmit any item found not to comply with the contract. This does not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to furnish material conforming to the plans and specifications; will not prevent the Contracting Officer from requiring removal and replacement of nonconforming material incorporated in the work; and does not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to furnish samples for testing by the Government laboratory or for check testing by the Government in those instances where the technical specifications so prescribe.

3.9 STAMPS

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

CONTRACTOR

(Firm Name)

_____ Approved

_____ Approved with corrections as noted on submittal data and/or attached sheet (s).

SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________________

TITLE: ______________________________________________________________

DATE: _______________________________________________________________

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SECTION 01 35 26

GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

02/09

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.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS (ASSE/SAFE)

ASSE/SAFE A10.32 (2004) Fall Protection

ASSE/SAFE A10.34 (2001; R 2005) Protection of the Public on or

Adjacent to Construction Sites

ASSE/SAFE Z359.1 (2007) Safety Requirements for Personal Fall

Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME B30.22 (2005) Articulating Boom Cranes

ASME B30.3 (2004) Construction Tower Cranes

ASME B30.5 (2007) Mobile and Locomotive Cranes

ASME B30.8 (2004) Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)

NASA NPG 8715.3 (2004) NASA Safety Manual

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 10 (2007; Errata 2007; AMD 1 2007) Standard for

Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 241 (2004) Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2008) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for

Construction

29 CFR 1926.500 Fall Protection

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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. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00.00 18 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

Government acceptance is required for submittals with a "G, RO" designation.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Accident Prevention Plan (APP); G, RO

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA); G, RO

Crane Critical Lift Plan; G, RO

Proof of qualification for Crane Operators; G, RO

SD-06 Test Reports

Reports

Submit reports as their incidence occurs, in accordance with the requirements of the paragraph entitled, "Reports."

Accident Reports

Monthly Exposure Reports

Crane Reports

Gas Protection

SD-07 Certificates

Confined Space Entry Permit

Hot work permit

1.3 DEFINITIONS

a. High Visibility Accident. Any mishap which may generate publicity and/or high visibility.

b. Medical Treatment. Treatment administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment even through provided by a physician or registered personnel.

c. Recordable Injuries or Illnesses. Any work-related injury or illness that results in:

(1) Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death, or the length of the illness;

(2) Days away from work (any time lost after day of injury/illness onset);

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(3) Restricted work;

(4) Transfer to another job;

(5) Medical treatment beyond first aid;

(6) Loss of consciousness; or

(7) A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (1) through (6) above.

d. "USACE" property and equipment specified in USACE EM 385-1-1 should be interpreted as Government property and equipment.

1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this contract, comply with USACE EM 385-1-1, and the following federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations. Submit matters of interpretation of standards to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before starting work. Where the requirements of this specification, applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements govern.

1.5 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND MEETINGS

1.5.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.5.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Provide a site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) at the work site at all times to perform safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement for the Contractor. The Contractor Quality Control (QC) person can be the SSHO on this project. Meet the following requirements within the SSHO:

Level 3:

A minimum of 5 years safety work on similar projects.

30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 5 years.

An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years.

Competent person training as needed.

1.5.1.2 Crane Operators

Meet the crane operators requirements in USACE EM 385-1-1, Section 16. In addition, for mobile cranes with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) rated capacitates of 50,000 pounds or greater, designate crane operators as qualified by a source that qualifies crane operators (i.e., union, a government agency, or and organization that tests and qualifies crane operators). Provide proof of current qualification.

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1.5.2 Personnel Duties

1.5.2.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

a. Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Attach safety inspection logs to the Contractors' daily [production][quality control] report.

b. Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports.

Maintain the OSHA Form 300 and Daily Production reports for prime and sub-contractors.

c. Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.

d. Attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings including preparatory inspection meeting, and periodic in-progress meetings.

e. Implement and enforce accepted APPS and AHAs.

f. Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution. Post a list of unresolved safety and health deficiencies on the safety bulletin board.

g. Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

Failure to perform the above duties will result in dismissal of the superintendent and/or SSHO, and a project work stoppage. The project work stoppage will remain in effect pending approval of a suitable replacement.

1.5.3 Meetings

1.5.3.1 Preconstruction Conference

a. Contractor representatives who have a responsibility or significant role in accident prevention on the project shall attend the pre-construction conference. This includes the project superintendent, site safety and health officer, quality control supervisor, or any other assigned safety and health professionals who participated in the development of the APP (including the Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and special plans, program and procedures associated with it).

b. Discuss the details of the submitted APP to include incorporated plans, programs, procedures and a listing of anticipated AHAs that will be developed and implemented during the performance of the contract.

This list of proposed AHAs will be reviewed at the conference and an agreement will be reached between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer's representative as to which phases will require an analysis.

In addition, establish a schedule for the preparation, submittal, review, and acceptance of AHAs to preclude project delays.

c. Deficiencies in the submitted APP will be brought to the attention of the Contractor at the preconstruction conference, and the Contractor

01 35 26 - 5 shall revise the plan to correct deficiencies and re-submit it for acceptance. Do not begin work until there is an accepted APP.

d. The functions of a Preconstruction conference may take place at the Post-Award Kickoff meeting for Design Build Contracts.

1.6 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

Use a qualified person to prepare the written site-specific APP. Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1 and as supplemented herein. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in USACE EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, "Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plans" and show compliance with NASA NPG 8715.3. Specific requirements for some of the APP elements are described below. The APP shall be job-specific and address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. The APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Include any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP in the applicable APP element and made site-specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out. The APP shall be signed by the person and firm (senior person) preparing the APP, the Contractor, the on-site superintendent, the designated site safety and health officer and any designated CSP and/or CIH.

Submit the APP to the Contracting Officer 14 calendar days prior to the date of the preconstruction conference for acceptance. Work cannot proceed without an accepted APP.

Once accepted by the Contracting Officer, the APP and attachments will be enforced as part of the contract. Disregarding the provisions of this contract or the accepted APP will be cause for stopping of work, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, until the matter has been rectified.

Once work begins, changes to the accepted APP shall be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the Contracting Officer, project superintendent, SSHO and quality control manager. Should any hazard become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the hazard. Notify the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of discovery. Eliminate/remove the hazard.