Tech Specs Amended W912EF21B0001-0001.pdf

LGA Powerhouse and Elevator Penthouse Roof Replacement W912EF21B0001 Amend-0001

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 FIELD VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS

1.4 DEFINITIONS

1.5 REGULAR CLEANUP AND DEBRIS DISPOSAL

1.6 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.7 REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PE) REQUIREMENTS

1.8 CONTRACTOR TESTS FOR ASBESTOS

1.9 TOUCH-UP AND FIELD PAINTING

1.10 EQUIPMENT LIST

1.11 TESTING OF EQUIPMENT

1.12 DISPOSITION OF REMOVED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

1.13 AIR PURITY CONTROL IN THE POWERHOUSE AND ELEVATOR PENTHOUSE

1.14 PROTECTION OF POWERHOUSE FLOORS

1.15 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

1.16 PRE-CONSTRUCTION ON-SITE INSPECTION

1.17 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PHOTOS

1.18 PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT

1.19 KEY PERSONNEL SUBSTITUTION

1.20 POST AWARD MEETINGS

1.20.1 Pre-Work Meeting

1.20.2 Pre-Construction Meeting

1.20.2.1 Minutes

1.20.2.2 Demobilizing And Remobilizing

1.20.2.3 RMS Orientation Meeting

1.21 WEEKLY PRODUCTION MEETINGS

1.21.1 Minutes

1.22 ADDITIONAL MEETINGS

1.23 PARTNERING

1.23.1 General

1.23.2 Partnering Meetings

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Used)

ATTACHMENTS:

Weekly Meeting Agenda

Look-Ahead

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of work common to more than one section of these TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

1.1 REFERENCES

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

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)

ASCE 7-10 (2010; Errata 2011; Supp 1 2013) Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

SOCIETY FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS (SSPC)

SSPC Paint 41 (2008) Moisture-Cured Polyurethane Primer or Intermediate Coat, Micaceous Iron Oxide Reinforced, Performance-Based

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual

Comply with the current edition and all changes posted on the web as of the effective date of this solicitation.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals having an "I" designation are for information only.

Designation following the "G" or "I" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit in accordance with SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Equipment List ; I, C

Pre-Construction On-Site Inspection report ; I, C

Project Superintendent ; I, C

Air Purity Control Program ; G, C

Asbestos Test Results ; G, ECC

RCRA Metal Based Paint Test Results ; G, ECC

Registered Civil Professional Engineer (PE) ; G, ST

Property Management Plan ; G, C

SD-03 Product Data

Manufacturer's Product Data Sheet ; G, GE

SD-07 Certificates

Key Personnel Substitution ; G, C

1.3 FIELD VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS

Field verify all elevations, dimensions, and coordinates of existing features indicated on the contract drawings that affect new construction.

Any deviations shall be updated as per SECTION 01 78 00.00 28 , CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS, paragraphs WORKING AS-BUILT DRAWINGS.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

a. Qualified Person.

As defined in EM 385-1-1 ; "DEFINITIONS", unless otherwise specified.

b. F.O.B.

An abbreviation for free on board, which means that a vendor or consignor will deliver goods on a railroad car, truck, vessel, or other conveyance without any expense to the purchaser or consignee.

1.5 REGULAR CLEANUP AND DEBRIS DISPOSAL

With the exception of materials specifically indicated or specified to be salvaged for reuse in construction, or turned over to the Government, all wastes and demolished materials shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the job site daily in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations. The Contractor shall furnish waste containers. All small waste containers provided by the contractor shall be emptied daily, large bin containers shall be emptied when full or once a week.

1.6 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

Submit a Property Management Plan in accordance with FAR Clause 52.245-1 Government Property.

1.7 REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PE) REQUIREMENTS

a. A Registered Civil Professional Engineer (PE) is required to complete tasks specified in this contract. Submit Certification of current PE registration, and documentation of required work experience, as specified. Required PE related submittals must be submitted no later than the Pre-Work meeting. See paragraph "Pre-Work Meeting" in this SECTION for additional information. The PE must be a registered engineer in one or more of the following states:

Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and/or California.

b. The following work experience is required, and must be supported by submitted documentation:

1. Minimum of 10 years' experience in the investigation, design, replacement and repair of low-slope roofing systems.

2. Low-slope roofing system work experience.

3. Work experience with the following work elements for a minimum of two projects completed within the last ten years on low-sloping roofs:

i. Determination of steel metal deck and its supporting structure adequacy to support dead and live loads.

ii. Performance of wind uplift calculations on polyisocyanurate insulation and sheathing in accordance with

ASCE 7-10 .

iii. Steel metal deck repair.

c. The PE must remain certified for the duration of this contract.

Certifications scheduled to expire during the contract performance period must be renewed and submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to expiration.

1.8 CONTRACTOR TESTS FOR ASBESTOS

a. Contractor shall test for asbestos containing materials (ACM) in the Powerhouse Roofing system and submit Asbestos Test Results to the Contracting Officer (KO) a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to mobilizing to the Project site. Contractor work on Powerhouse Roof removal will not be allowed to proceed until Asbestos Test Results have been reviewed and accepted by the KO.

b. If ACM is present in the roofing materials, follow all abatement requirements of SECTION 02 82 13.01 28 CLASS II ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, and other applicable requirements in these Specifications.

c. Asbestos tests require the following:

1. Coordinate anticipated test day(s) a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to anticipated start.

2. Anticipate taking samples at 12 locations over a minimum of 2 Powerhouse roof bays. Locations for test samples will be identified by the KO.

3. Approximately 2 inch diameter sample size per sample. Include all roofing layers down to the roofing deck.

4. Measure overall depth from top layer of roofing material to roofing deck at each location. Submit depth measurements to the

KO.

45. Patch all sample locations with a Government accepted patching system on the same day samples are taken.

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1.9 CONTRACTOR TESTS FOR RCRA METAL BASED PAINT

a. Contractor shall test for RCRA Metal Based Paint on the interior Powerhouse Roof decking and submit RCRA Metal Based Paint Test Results to the KO. Contractor work affecting the interior Powerhouse roof decking paint system will not be allowed to proceed until test results have been reviewed and accepted by the KO.

b. If RCRA Metal Based Paint is present in the roof decking paint, follow all RCRA Metal Based Paint abatement requirements of SECTION 01 57 20.00 28 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION and other applicable requirements in these Specifications.

c. The Powerhouse was built in 2 phases (Bays for Turbine Units 1-3, and Bays for Turbine Units 4-6). Test paint in 2 locations over Bays 1-3, in 2 locations over Bays 4-6.

1.9 TOUCH-UP AND FIELD PAINTING

a. Field and touch-up paint for metal surfaces to be painted, shall conform to Paint System 23-D, unless otherwise specified or approved.

Submit Manufacturer's Product Data Sheet prior to paint purchase.

b. Field paint the underside of new steel roof decking with an approved finish, and color, to match existing surrounding sections.

The Contractor shall be responsible to provide matching repair paint color(s), which shall be approved as an acceptable match by the Government.

c. For Paint System 23-D, apply the coating system in accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions. It must be a 3-coat system plus an additional stripe coat applied by brush to all edges, corners, welds, fasteners, and other surface irregularities. Allow the stripe coat to dry as recommended by the manufacturer, prior to the application of the first full coat. Procure all paint materials (including thinners and solvents) from the same coating manufacturer.

The individual paints comprising the system must have been tested and passed all requirements of the applicable SSPC Paint 41 standard.

Application shall be by spray, brush, or roller. Comply with the manufacturer's recommendations regarding mixing and thinning requirements, and pot life requirements, dry film thickness per coat and minimum and maximum dry time between coats. Do not use coating material that has thickened appreciably, or passed the manufacturer's recommended use-by date. Areas of bubbling noted upon curing of any individual coat must be removed by sanding or screening, the edges feathered, and the coat reapplied to the repaired areas before a subsequent coat is applied.

1.10 EQUIPMENT LIST

Furnish a complete list of all equipment to be used on the Project 30 days prior to commencement of on-site work. Submit a revised list in the event of change of equipment. Lists shall include rented equipment as well as lease-purchase or sale-leaseback equipment. The initial list and the revised lists shall indicate dates equipment is assigned to or removed from the Project and adequate identification or description of each item of equipment including manufacturer's name (abbreviated), model number, manufacturer's serial number, year of manufacture, and Contractor's assigned serial or record number.

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1.11 TESTING OF EQUIPMENT

Before any machinery or mechanized equipment is put to use on the job, it shall be inspected and tested by a qualified person and determined to be in safe operating condition. Cranes or derricks shall be tested by the Contractor or a qualified testing agency in accordance with EM 385-1-1 .

Equipment shall be large enough to safely handle proposed picks or tasks without exceeding the crane rating established by these tests.

1.12 DISPOSITION OF REMOVED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Unless otherwise specified in other sections of the specifications, all existing equipment removed and not reinstalled shall become the property of the Contractor, removed from the Project site, and disposed of in a legal manner. Materials that cannot be removed daily may be temporarily stored on-site at an approved area. Salvaged materials shall not be sold on the project site.

1.13 AIR PURITY CONTROL IN THE POWERHOUSE AND ELEVATOR PENTHOUSE

a. Take all necessary precautions to maximize the control, and prevention, of all dust and fumes (from products and all construction operations) created by operations under this contract from escaping into the powerhouse and elevator penthouse. To the maximum extent possible, all dust and dirt shall be removed by vacuum cleaning. A minimum of 30 calendar days prior to commencement of work at the Project, submit in writing, a proposed Air Purity Control Program .

Air Purity Control Program shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Adequate isolation and ventilation protection of roofing removal in installation operations.

(2) Provision to protect mechanical systems, open vents, exhaust ducts, and air intakes from dust and fume entry.

(3) Adequate isolation and ventilation of air arcing, welding, burning, and grinding operations.

(4) Provision of exhaust ducts that shall discharge outside the powerhouse structure where mechanical ventilation is used.

(5) Controlled operation of power driven tools.

(6) Furnishing and removing of oiled sawdust or other dust preventatives in areas that cannot be properly rendered free from excessive dusting by vacuum cleaning or other methods.

(7) Vacuum cleaning of spaces within the work areas where dust accumulates.

(8) Air-, electrical-, or battery-driven equipment may be used inside the powerhouse.

(9) Internal-combustion engine powered equipment will not be permitted to operate inside the powerhouse unless exhausted to the exterior except for short periods of time (not to exceed 15 minutes in a 2 hour window) to unload materials and equipment.

b. The shutting down or shutting off of ventilation and air supply fans must be coordinated with the KO and the Project personnel a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to sealing to ensure fan motors and other power-operated equipment associated with the grills or louvers are properly tagged out.

c. All protection to be left on the grills or louvers overnight, or over a weekend, requires KO approval a minimum of 5 calendar days in advance. If approval is granted, Project personnel will ensure the ventilation or air supply fan will not accidentally be turned on with the protection in place.

d. If the fresh air intakes are covered for a period longer than one work day, make provisions to remove the covers to allow fresh air for powerhouse and elevator penthouse ventilation each night. Coordinate extended covering of the fresh air intakes with the KO.

e. Depending upon the Contractor's plant, equipment, and methods of operation, additional provisions for satisfactory air purity control will be required and shall be included in the proposed Air Purity Control Program.

1.14 PROTECTION OF POWERHOUSE FLOORS

a. Care shall be taken to prevent damage to all floors and curbs within the Powerhouse. If Contractor moving and/or lifting equipment will be operated inside the Powerhouse, floor protection, as specified below, shall be in place prior to use of equipment.

1. Protection shall include a continuous layer of oil-impervious kraft paper over the existing floor surface with joints of the kraft paper joined with an appropriate tape. In addition, tongue and groove 3/4-inch-thick Oriented Strand Board (OSB) plywood shall be installed over the craft paper at all work and storage areas.

2. Plywood joints shall be fastened to ensure edges of plywood sheets are, and remain, flush with each other and do not pose a tripping hazard during execution of this work. Minimum nominal 2"x4" wood shall be installed along existing curb features within the contractor work areas and along perimeters of the work areas.

Wood used for curb protection shall be secured in place without anchoring into the existing floors or curbs.

3. Pipe trenches shall remain accessible even if covered. All designations relating to fire protection equipment that get covered shall be marked on the temporary floor covering. Provide additional blocking and wood supports when required. Also suitably protect other surfaces of work.

4. Work in the powerhouse shall not start until floor and curb protection is in place.

b. Damage to floors or curbs caused by the Contractor's operations shall be repaired at no additional cost to Government. Repairs shall match the surrounding area in material type, color, texture, and surface finish and are subject to approval.

1.15 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

Reference FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (Apr 1984).

1.16 PRE-CONSTRUCTION ON-SITE INSPECTION

Prepare a Pre-Construction On-Site Inspection report of existing conditions, prior to start of on-site work, with the Contracting Officer (KO). Document existing site conditions prior to Construction by digital photographs, and/or videos along with descriptive narrative report to the KO within five (5) days after completion.

1.17 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PHOTOS

During on site construction activities record construction progress with weekly progress photographs. Photographs provided are for unrestricted use by the Government.

a. Photos shall be submitted at the end of each work week.

b. Furnish digital photographs, Utilize JPEG file format for all photograph and image files.

c. Provide full-color photos with photo resolution of not less than 4 megapixels and not more than 12 megapixels. Photos shall show the sequence and progress of work.

d. Take a minimum of 20 digital photographs each week throughout the entire project.

e. Submit digital photographs weekly for use at the Weekly Production Meeting. See paragraph WEEKLY PRODUCTION MEETINGS for additional information.

Ensure that the photographs are digitally dated. Log shall be furnished for each photograph that records the following information:

a. Photograph number (the specific format should be tied to the filename of the electronic photograph).

b. Date the photograph was taken.

c. A brief description of the location, what the photograph depicts, and the orientation of the view.

1.18 PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT

The Contractor's Project Superintendent shall be on the worksite during performance of work on this contract. The Project Superintendent is required on the worksite, at all times work is being performed, until work on this contract is completed and accepted. Assign a competent superintendent as per FAR Clause 52.236-6 "Superintendence by the Contractor". Submit Superintendent name and contact information prior to start of on-site construction. The Project Superintendent may also be the Installation Supervisor as long as the Project Superintendent also meets the qualifications for the Installation Supervisor.

1.19 KEY PERSONNEL SUBSTITUTION

If the Contractor plans on replacing any Key personnel (Project Superintendent, CQC System Manager, or CQC staff Members) they must have the approval of the Contracting Officer. Personnel shall possess the qualifications that meet or exceed those stated in this contract for the position of the individual they are replacing. Submit qualifications of new personnel at least 15 calendar days in advance of date of replacement.

1.20 POST AWARD MEETINGS

1.20.1 Pre-Work Meeting

Within Thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, attend a Pre-Work Meeting. Senior Level members of the Contractor's staff involved with this contract shall participate in this meeting to discuss the overall contract requirements. The Government will lead this meeting and take the meeting minutes.

1.20.2 Pre-Construction Meeting

a. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer and establish the date of the Pre-Construction Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Project site at least one (1) week prior to mobilizing to the job site. If COVID 19 restrictions preclude meeting at the Project site, the meeting will be held by teleconference. Lead the Pre-Construction Meeting discussing the Contractor's plan on executing the work at the project site, schedule, required clearances and timeframe for them, and plan for implementing safety and quality control. The Government will have key members from the Project staff to discuss environmental and clearance issues. Key members of the contractor staff shall attend this meeting including the Quality Control (QC) System Manager, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and any other members determined by the Government to be required.

b. Topics for discussion will include the following:

1. Schedule for de-energizing the Electrical Bus.

2. Schedule for Government Doble Testing.

3. Coordination requirements and restrictions for Contractor work near the Coupling Capacitor Voltage Transformers (CCVTs).

c. See SECTION 01 14 00.10 28 PROJECT SITE RESTRICTIONS, paragraph SITE CONDITIONS AND OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS for additional information on the above topics.

1.20.2.1 Minutes

Contractor is responsible for taking the meeting minutes and shall send them electronically within 48 hours of the meeting to the Government's Project Engineer, Quality Assurance Representative, and Resident Engineer.

1.20.2.2 Demobilizing And Remobilizing

Anytime the Contractor demobilizes from the site and remobilizes at a later date, another Pre-Construction Meeting shall be held and shall follow the requirements listed above.

1.20.2.3 RMS Orientation Meeting

a. An RMS (Resident Management System) Orientation Meeting will be held within Fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. See SECTION 01 45 01.00 28 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM) for additional information. Orientation meeting will be at District Headquarters, and may occur in conjunction with, but not at the same time as, the Pre-Work meeting. Coordinate meeting date and time with the Contracting Officer a minimum of 7 calendar days prior to the meeting.

b. At a minimum, the Contractor's RMS-CM Administrator and QC system manager shall attend the RMS Orientation meeting. A Government Representative will lead the orientation. Anticipate the following at the meeting:

1. Allow for a maximum 4 hour duration.

2. Cover the following topics, at a minimum, in RMS Contractor Mode (CM):

i. Contractor use of RMS (CM) system.

ii. Contractor Data.

iii. Quality Control Reports.

iv. Submittals.

v. RFIs.

vi. Payment.

3. Receive a follow-up handout/guide for reference on the above items.

c. Contractor employees shall bring a computer with Wi-Fi capability (to gain access to the Internet), with RMS pre-loaded.

d. The RMS Orientation Meeting is required for Contractors with no prior RMS experience. The RMS Orientation Meeting, is optional, but may be requested, for all other Contractors.

1.21 WEEKLY PRODUCTION MEETINGS

During all fabrication and onsite construction work, hold a weekly production meeting to brief the Government on the status of the project.

a. Use the attached "Weekly Meeting Agenda" and discuss all elements of this agenda.

b. Provide a three (3) week 'look ahead'. The "Look-Ahead" shall be generated in P6 and then copied into Excel for more detail (see look-ahead examples at the end of this section).

1. Describe all planned construction activities, on-site and off-site over the next three (3) weeks.

2. ENSURE these activities align to the overall construction SCHEDULE submitted under SECTION 01 32 01.00 28 PROJECT SCHEDULE.

3. RECORD any changes to the Project Schedule AND INCLUDE IN the next scheduled update.

c. Key members of the Contractor's staff including the Quality Control System Manager and the SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER shall attend.

d. The Quality Control System Manager shall discuss all QC aspects outlined in SECTION 01 45 04.00 28 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL.

e. The Government reserves the right to require any person from the Contractor's staff such as the Project Manager, Engineer, Scheduler or Key Subcontractor Personnel to attend the meeting.

f. Submit each meeting agenda, along with Construction Progress Photos, to the COR 24 hours prior to the meeting. See paragraph CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PHOTOS for additional information.

1.21.1 Minutes

The Contractor shall be responsible for taking the meeting minutes and shall send them electronically within 24 hours of the meeting to the Government's Project Engineer, Quality Assurance Representative, and Resident Engineer.

1.22 ADDITIONAL MEETINGS

Record the minutes of all meetings, including all conference calls, that occur between the Contractor and Government. Send minutes electronically within 24 hours of the meeting to the Contracting Officer for concurrence.

E-mail subject line shall include project name and meeting topic.

1.23 PARTNERING

1.23.1 General

The Government intends to encourage the foundation of a cohesive partnership with the Contractor and its subcontractors by informally partnering this contract. This partnership will be structured to draw on the strengths of each organization to identify and achieve reciprocal goals. The objectives are effective and efficient contract performance with the intent to achieve a safe completion of the work - within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with plans and specifications. This partnership would be bilateral in makeup and participation will be totally voluntary. If Partnering is pursued, meetings would be held as identified in the following paragraph.

1.23.2 Partnering Meetings

Within 30 calendar days of receipt of Notice to Proceed, the initial partnering meeting will be scheduled if the meeting is requested by the Contractor. The Contractor's key personnel will attend a face-to-face partnering meeting (typically one day in duration) together with key Government personnel, to discuss project goals and communication.

Follow-up meetings will be held periodically, as required, throughout the duration of the contract, as agreed to by the Contractor and the Government.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Used)

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