SOW_XGFG152004_Ren_FM_Area_B500_DEC.pdf

DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY AND THE AIR FORCE

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

U.S. PROPERTY AND FISCAL OFFICER FOR WISCONSIN

CAMP DOUGLAS WISCONSIN 54618-5001

Renovate FM Area

B500

XGFG 152004

DECEMBER 2018

BASE CIVIL ENGINEER

WISCONSIN AIR NATIONAL GUARD

TRUAX FIELD

HEADQUARTERS 115TH FIGHTER WING (ACC) (ANG)

3110 MITCHELL STREET

MADISON WISCONSIN 53704-2529

4 December 2018 Statement of Work (SOW)

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XGFG 152004 Renovate FM Area B500

PROJECT: XGFG 152004

The Government has a requirement to repair the Financial Management area on the 2nd floor of building 500 including adjoined areas at Truax Field, Madison Wisconsin as shown on the drawings and specified herein. The contractor shall be restricted from free movement throughout the interior and exterior of the building and must keep his employees and operations within the designated area(s). See “Project Location” & “Building Key” project drawing T1, A1 & A2.

A staging area across “Becker St.” south of building 500 will be designated for the contractors use for the duration of the project.

This project has three (3) Bid Options, see “Options Plan” sheet A2. All work which is not specifically stated as part of an OPTION shall be included as BASE BID. Separate Bid price shall be given for the BASE Bid and each

OPTION.

A. Options are elements of work that shall be incorporated into the project when and if funds become available not necessarily at the time of contract award.

B. Options will not be exercised in a way that requires re-accomplishment of new work already done under this project.

C. Options may be accepted in any particular order or not at all as shown on the drawings.

SCOPE OF WORK

The work includes but is not limited to:

1. Minor Demolition: Remove all items as required to facilitate new work including but not limited to: carpet removal, suspended ceiling removal, gypsum & stud wall removal, wood door & H.M. frame removal, lighting, electrical & data jacks removal, ductwork, grilles & diffusers removal, casework removal and other items as may be required to facilitate the

For work as shown on the drawings. Appropriately dispose of materials to extent required for new work.

2. Protect all areas outside of the immediate work areas from dust and debris and occupants and passers-by from physical hazards and noise by installing temporary barriers. Each day’s work shall be coordinated with occupants in any given space at least one (1) day prior. Items removed that are not specifically stated on the drawings or herein to be reused in the completed work or salvaged to the government, shall become the property and responsibility of the contractor.

A. Construction Waste & Recycling. All material removed from the project through minor demolition and construction progress as waste that is not turned over to the government for recycling, shall be accounted for by weight. Furnish validation tickets to the Truax contracting officer representative. Items that are removed from the project and either recycled or repurposed shall be accounted for by designating in report form on the contractors letterhead what the item(s) or material(s) are, the approximate quantity either by weight or by volume and what their final disposition is.

3. Furniture handling; rooms 229, 230, 231,232 & 233, furnish all labor for moving and replacing furnishings to facilitate the remodeling and carpet replacement. Coordinate with the occupants for the scheduling and handling of these work elements.

4. Furnish and install materials to construct new steel stud and gypsum walls as shown on the plans and detailed on sheet A4 and throughout the project drawings. Walls shall be plumb and square, straight and true-to-line. Construct new swing door openings. Furnish & install new doors, frames and hardware except one door, frame, hardware & sidelight reused in new work for room 236 and salvaged door, frame & hardware removed and installed for temporary passage to room 236 as indicated on sheets

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A1, A3 & A9. Oak veneer doors in room 229 shall be replaced with cherry veneer doors and finish to match the new wainscoting.

5. Furnish and install all materials, services, tools and the like as may be required to perform the work as shown on the drawings.

6. All paint shall be low VOC. Colors as specified and confirmed through submittal by government representative. DO NOT leave partial paint cans on site. All unused material items shall be removed from the premises and properly disposed of.

7. Furnish and install approx. 380 square yards of new floor covering, direct glue carpet over concrete and vinyl baseboard in each new space except room 229 shall have wood base and red accent in carpet, see sheets A7- A8. Transition from newly carpeted spaces to adjoining rooms shall be via straight neat cut joints abutting carpets without transition strips or thresholds and centered under closed doors. Make transitions to align smoothly and true to line.

A. Options 1 & 3 sheet A2 shall be same as 7 above except for style and color as shown on drawings. Match pile height. Furnish and install approx. 60 square yards of new floor covering, direct glue carpet over concrete and vinyl baseboard in each new space

8. Furnish and install approx. 2200 square feet of new 2x2 suspended acoustic ceiling and ceiling grid throughout the remodeled spaces.

A. Option 2 sheet A2 shall be similar as 8 above except: furnish & install new light fixtures and switches as shown; and replace ceiling tile only, not including grid. Furnish and install approx. 450 square feet of new acoustic ceiling tile.

9. Voice and Data Communication & Cabling System as specified herein and as shown on the plans. Furnish and install new data points where shown on the drawings. This Section includes CAT 6 voice and high-speed data

For dual jack plates and new cabling as required. Include boxes, conduits and respective appropriate wiring materials and methods used as signal pathways for voice and high-speed data transmissions. This work shall be performed under the direct on-site supervision of personnel certified as BICSI level 2 installers and comply with BICSI TCI, TIA/EIA-568.

Comply with BICSI TDM and TIA/EIA-569-A recommendations for separating unshielded copper voice and data communication cable from potential EMI sources, including electrical power and equipment.

A. Coordinate layout and installation of voice and data communication cabling with Truax ANGB telecommunications and LAN equipment and service manager.

B. Furnish and install all new jacks, jack plates and back-boxes as required to facilitate the general construction as shown on the drawings; Leviton QP angled wall plate w\ID window, 4 port, beige (Model #42081-41S or other approved product. Four (4) CAT 6 each location. Furnish & install flexible conduit to extend restore existing circuits to new wall surfaces or locations.

10. HVAC: All heating, ventilating and air conditioning system work shall be accomplished in such a way that adjacent areas served by said system(s) will not be affected. Areas not being worked on (based on phasing) shall continue to have heat, ventilation and AC and protect systems and adjacent spaces from dust from the work of this project and maintain indoor air quality to minimize odors.

A. Remove, clean and reinstall diffusers and grilles.

B. Fabricate new duct extensions and connections at locations for grilles and diffusers relocated.

C. Furnish and install one (1) new roof mounted ventilator & control

1-A5 and note #7. Include new sheet metal ductwork & connections.

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D. Remove, replace and\or relocate room thermal sensors in each renovated space. Coordinate with Truax Building System Automation manager.

11. Electrical: Furnish and install electrical power and data points. Furnish and install electrical power extensions and devices from existing locations to locations in the new walls and ceilings. Furnish and install conductors, conduits, circuit breakers, devices, cover plates and like items as may be required to complete the electrical power and lighting as indicated on the project drawings. Circuit extensions for relocations may be accomplished from the nearest termination point available such as existing junction boxes or interruption of conduits and conductors to install a junction(s) for the purpose of making NEC allowed splices. If it is not feasible to extend the circuits, new conductors shall be pulled to new locations from the serving panel in room 216 (sheet A1 & A2 building key).

A. Workstation relocation in rooms 236, 237, 238 & 239 is not in contract (NIC) and shall be performed by others. This work requirement includes coordination to accomplish the work of energizing workstations and providing data and power points for others to install data connections and terminations.

B. All conductors shall be copper.

C. Conduits shall be EMT min. size – 3\4” except connections to new light fixtures may be metal flexible conduit 1\2” and final connection to equipment may be flexible metal conduit.

D. Furnish and install new LED light fixtures.

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E. All new outlet devices shall be duplex 20 amp, grounded commercial receptacles.

F. Switch devices shall be 15 amp or higher rated depending on the connected load of each lighting circuit. Dimmers shall be slide type full-range dimmers.

G. Coordinate with HVAC to energize new roof mounted fan & control. Furnish incidentals as required for a new unit.

H. Where items are shown on the drawings and noted as new but not specified; replace with new like item, i.e. switches, occupancy sensors, dimmers etc…

12. All work shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer

Representative. Work may be interrupted at any time and special hours outside of the normal operations may be required. Work shall commence Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

13. Conduct work to ensure continuous progress toward completion while being careful to coordinate work around the needs of government operations. The contractor shall cooperate with the government to the extent that project scheduling/phasing will cause the least impact on day-to-day operations.

14. The contractor shall submit product data sheets to the government for approval prior to starting work.

15. All work shall be as indicated on the drawings and specified herein. Items that are not specified but shown on the drawings and are required for the

For work shall be considered incidental. Labor, materials, products, equipment, transportation, services and the like shall be provided in quantities to complete the work.

16. Submit either a Form 3052 (or similar product):

A. The purpose of this form is to provide a standard format by which the offeror submits to the Government a summary of incurred and estimated costs (and attached supporting information) suitable for detailed review and analysis.

B. In addition to the specific information required by this form, the offeror is expected, in good faith, to incorporate in and submit with this form any additional data, supporting schedules, or substantiation which are reasonably required for the conduct of an appropriate review and analysis in the light of the specific facts of this procurement.

C. When attachment of supporting cost or pricing data to this form is impracticable, the data will be described (with schedules as appropriate), and made available to the contracting officer or his authorized representative upon request.

D. By submission of this proposal the offeror grants to the contracting officer, or his authorized representative, the right to examine, for the purpose of verifying the cost or pricing data submitted, those books, records, documents and other supporting data which will permit adequate evaluation of such cost or pricing data, along with the computations and projections used therein. This right may be exercised in connection with any negotiations prior to contract award.

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17. VISITING THE JOB SITE

A. See Solicitation Document for time and place of Site Visit.

B. No one will be allowed access without official prior arrangement.

C. All vehicles and persons are subject to search at the discretion of security personnel.

D. Persons interested in viewing the project site shall have a current picture I.D & provide valid Driver’s License number and date of birth.

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SECTION 000110 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

010000 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

013150 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

014200 REFERENCES

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

024119 MINOR DEMOLITION

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

092900 GYPSUM ASSEMBLIES

096813 TILE CARPETING

096816 ROLL CARPET

099123 INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

220500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 - HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

230500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

260500 COMMON WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

260519 ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260923 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

265100 LIGHTING

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

282300 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

END OF SECTION 000110

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SECTION 010000 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Project provides for furnishing all labor, material and equipment to perform the work on Project Number XGFG152004 Financial Management area on the 2nd floor of building 500 as described herein and shown on the project drawings dated September 2018.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for all requirements described in the contract documents and all work including that of his Subcontractor(s). Failure to familiarize himself with their requirements will not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to complete the work.

1.2 ENTRY/ACCESS TO SITE

A. During construction, the Contractor shall permit Government personnel access to the facilities within the work area. The Contractor shall provide protection to persons and property throughout the progress of the work.

B. The Contractor shall inform all personnel working under his jurisdiction (including sub-contractor and visiting supplier personnel) that access to areas outside of the immediate work area is prohibited. Circulation of said personnel will be limited to official business only. Persons in violation of the above may be apprehended.

1.3 UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

A. No unauthorized personnel allowed.

1.4 INSPECTION OF SITE

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete coordination and proper relation of the work of all trades. Reference Contract Clauses FAR 52.236-3, “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work” and FAR 52.236-8, “Other Contracts.”

B. It is recommended that prospective bidders visit the premises and thoroughly familiarize themselves with the details of the work and working conditions prior to submission of proposal. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-3, “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work.”

C. All information shown on the drawings are based on available information or existing drawings and, to the extent possible, accurately represent existing conditions; however, there may be some variance between existing conditions and contract drawings. The Contractor is responsible for verifying conditions affecting the work and reporting to the Contracting Officer anything that may affect performance of the work. Reference Contract Clause DFARS 252.236-7001 “Contract Drawings, Maps, and Specifications.”

1.5 PERMITS AND TAXES

A. No permits are required.

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B. The Contractor shall pay all Sales, Consumer, Use and other similar taxes required by the law assessed to or arising out of the construction of the Project.

1.6 METHOD OF CARRYING ON THE WORK

A. All work under the Contract shall be arranged and carried on in such a manner as to complete work in the least possible time. The Contractor shall consult with the Contracting Officer as to methods or sequence of carrying on the work. A definite program of work shall be arranged before starting. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-15, “Schedules for Construction Contracts.”

B. Activities in the vicinity of this project will be kept in full operation during construction.

The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer and schedule construction activities. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-8, “Other Contracts.”

1.7 STANDARDS OF MANUFACTURE

A. All recognized regulatory/code standards shall be the latest published edition prior to the date of release for bid/proposal of the contract documents.

B. For purpose of establishing the standard of construction and the requirements to be met in the work of all divisions, the drawings and these specifications are based on the use of products hereinafter specified, adapted to the installation as required to meet the condition.

C. Where brand names are shown, these names are intended to describe a quality of product and not intended to limit products of equal quality. Therefore, products of other manufacturers may be employed for this work provided they are equivalent materials and construction meet all specification requirements, and are equally adaptable to the conditions as approved by the Contracting Officer. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-5, “Materials and Workmanship.” The contracting officer or his/her designated COR will consider un-named products when the following are provided:

1. Evidence that the proposed product does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents; that it is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce the indicated results; and that it is compatible with other portions of the Work.

2. A detailed comparison of the significant qualities of proposed product with those of the named product and those named in the Specifications. Significant qualities include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, and specific features and requirements indicated.

3. Samples, are required for all items of color selection. Submit items requiring color selection at the same time so that colors may be coordinated.

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1.8 MEANING OF APPROVED, DIRECTED, ETC.

A. “Approved”, “Directed”, “Required”, “Applicable”, or words of like or similar effect, when used in the specifications shall be interpreted to mean “Approved By”, “Directed By”, etc., the Contracting Officer unless otherwise specifically stipulated.

1.9 MISPLACED MATERIALS

A. Any material that is deposited elsewhere than areas designated as approved by the Contracting Officer shall be re-handled and deposited where directed. No payment will be made for re-handling such material. The Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of any noncompliance with the foregoing provisions.

1.10 COMPLIANCE WITH CODES AND REGULATIONS

A. All work shall be done in accordance with the applicable codes and/or ordinances in force at the time of construction. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to insure that where EPA or other such regulations control the removal, handling, installation or disposal of materials, they shall be strictly adhered to whether or not specifically referenced in the construction documents.

B. Contractor shall have data sheets available at the site on any materials used to comply with OSHA and EPA. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.223-3, “Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data.”

1.11 MATERIAL TESTING BY NATIONAL LABORATORIES

A. Electrical materials and equipment shall be new and bear the UL label or be listed in UL Electrical Construction Materials Directory or Electrical Appliance and Utilization Equipment Directory, wherever standards have been established by the agency.

B. The Contractor shall submit proof that the material or equipment, which he proposes to furnish under this specification, conforms to the standards of Underwriters’ Laboratories.

The label of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) shall be accepted as conforming to this requirement.

C. In lieu of the label, the Contractor may submit a written certification from any recognized testing agency, adequately equipped and competent to perform such services, that the material or equipment has been tested and conforms to the standards, including the methods of testing used.

1.12 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings and Product Data: The Contractor shall furnish submittals in the form of shop drawings, product data, test reports, material samples, manufacturer’s brochures, pamphlets, or written specifications on all items to be installed where specifically directed by these specifications or as required by the Contracting Officer. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-5, “Material and Workmanship,” FAR 52.225-9, “Buy American Act-Construction Materials,” FAR 52.223-3, “Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data,” and DFAR 252.227-7033, “Rights in Shop Drawings.”

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B. Approval of Materials: Prior to the purchase of material, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer, for material approval/disapproval, brochures and technical literature covering, in detail, the materials he proposes to supply. This shall include the specific catalog and model specification number designations. Submittals shall demonstrate that the item conforms to all of the requirements. No unapproved or disapproved materials shall be used. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-5, “Material and Workmanship.”

C. Substitutions: The contractor shall clearly indicate in submittal if the proposed product or equipment, or construction is a variation or substitution from that indicated or specified in the contract documents. Submittal shall also indicate any consequential changes required to the Work for support of that substitution or variation. The contractor shall provide all additional plant, labor, material and equipment required for additional work required due to a substitution or variation. Approval of such substitution or variation does not relieve the contractor of that responsibility.

D. Submittals Not Approved (Submit Anew): Signifies Equipment and Material represented by the Submittal that does not conform with the design concept or comply with the intent of the Contract Documents, and is disapproved for use in the Work. Contractor is to provide Submittals responsive to the Contract documents as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.13 PROGRESS SCHEDULE

A. The Contractor shall prepare a work progress schedule required for completion of each of the various divisions of work. The schedule shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, in the number of copies as directed prior to start of construction. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-15, “Schedules for Construction Contracts.” Contractor shall also submit a schedule of values (SOV).

1.14 SAFETY ASSURANCE

A. Also see “Safety Assurance” include herein to the contract.

B. Compliance with Regulations. All work including the handling of hazardous materials or the disturbance or dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1910/1926.

C. Contractor Responsibility. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work. The Government shall not be held liable for any action on the part of the Contractor, his employees or Subcontractor, which result in illness, injury or death.

D. Materials and Equipment. Special facilities, devices, equipment, clothing and similar items used by the Contractor in the execution of work shall comply with applicable regulations.

1.15 WARRANTY

A. All work including workmanship, material, and equipment shall be warranted for the full period of standard manufacturer’s warranty, but in no case shall be warranted for a

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period of less than one (1) year upon notice from the Contracting Officer of any failure during this warranty period.

B. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.246-12, “Inspection of Construction” and FAR 52.246-21, “Warranty of Construction.”

1.16 CUTTING AND REPAIRING

A. Unless otherwise specified hereinafter, the Contractor shall do all necessary cutting, drilling, fitting and patching of work and corresponding work that may be required to make several parts come together and fit it to receive, or be received, by work of other trades shown upon, or reasonably implied, by the Drawings and Specifications for the completed project. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.246-12, “Inspection of Construction.”

B. The Contractor shall be held responsible for all cutting, replacement, and repairing of work that is due to faulty workmanship and which is not specifically covered by specifications for trades which are affected. He will also be held responsible for providing, without extra cost to the Government, any small incidental items which are not specifically mentioned in trade specifications, but which are necessary to complete the work in accordance with the drawings, and under the general understanding that the work, when completed, shall be a finished and workmanlike job. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-5, “Material and Workmanship” and FAR 52.246-12, “Inspection of Construction.”

1.17 SITE CLEAN UP

A. The Contractor shall maintain the construction site in as clean and orderly condition as possible. All refuse and/or salvage material shall be gathered and disposed of daily.

B. Following completion of each work phase, the Contractor shall clean the entire area from any debris and/or excess of misplaced material due to his operation and obtain Contracting Officer’s approval of this finished work.

C. The contractor shall always comply with requirements of Truax Field Security Personnel.

1.18 REFUSE, SALVAGE, WASTE DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION TRACKING

A. All refuse, debris, and construction waste shall be legally disposed of off Truax Field at the Contractor’s expense. Accumulations on site will not be permitted.

B. Prior to final payment on this contract, the Contractor shall supply a report including the following:

1. Amount (in tons) of non-hazardous solid waste, including construction and demolition debris, that is composted, mulched, recycled, reused, donated or otherwise diverted from a disposal facility.

2. Amount (in tons) of solid waste transferred to any disposal facility.

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1.19 STORAGE

A. No secure storage space will be provided by the Government. The Government will not be responsible for property belonging to, or under the control of the Contractor. The Contractor is to protect his materials. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-10, “Operations and Storage Areas.”

1.20 UTILITIES

A. Government-operated utilities are adequate and are available in the building. The Contractor may use electricity, water and heat without charge where existing outlets are available. With regard to air quality, the contractor shall maintain dust and vapor control at all times to protect persons in adjacent areas. The Contractor is responsible for installing temporary service outlets, as necessary. Any expense incurred to gain access to these utilities (temporary tap-ins, etc.) shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and all utilities shall be returned to their original configurations at the end of the contract. No alterations to existing utilities shall be accomplished without the written permission of the Contracting Officer.

1.21 DAMAGES, REPAIRS

A. All damages by the Contractor’s operations shall be repaired, or replaced, at the Contractor’s expense, as directed by the Contracting Officer. Any Government property damaged as a result of the work, materials, or operations of the Contractor shall be restored at no additional expense to the Government.

B. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-9, “Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities and Improvements.”

1.22 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC AND SAFETY

A. The Contractor, his employees, and Subcontractors shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the military installation. Those driving motor vehicles shall observe and obey all speed limits posted throughout the installation. All contractor employees and Subcontractors shall carry proper personal identification with them at all times.

B. Where possible, the Contractor and his work shall not interfere with the normal operations of traffic, particularly emergency vehicles and equipment. Contractor is responsible for safety on the Project Site including staging areas.

C. Contractor’s equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification and parked or placed within approved areas only, out of the way of driveways, and traffic. The contractor shall ensure that all parts of the facility where work is being performed are adequately protected.

1.23 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL USAGE

A. The Contractor shall establish a hazardous material (HM) storage and distribution system when HM is to be used. All HM required to support the contract shall be reported using the Contractor HM Identification Form. Additional HM needed by the Contractor shall be identified to the Contracting Officer's Representative.

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B. The Contractor planning to use HM for the work must register with the appropriate entity as directed by the Contracting Officer, prior to start of work in order to support the installation’s compliance with Executive Order 12856, Federal Compliance with Right-to- Know Laws and Pollution Prevention Requirements.

C. The contractor shall provide all material safety data sheets (MSDS) for each hazardous material at time of registration.

D. The Contractor shall maintain Contractor HM Identification Form for HM on the job site for inspection/verification.

E. Contracting Officer's Representative will verify that the HM identified is the only HM in use on the job site.

1.24 POLLUTION ABATEMENT

A. All work shall be performed in a manner minimizing pollution of air, water and land as required.

B. Transporting materials to or from the site shall be accomplished in a manner preventing materials or particles from becoming airborne. Removal of any materials dropped or blown off vehicles shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

C. Burning of any material is strictly prohibited.

1.25 REGULATIONS

A. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, Local, DOD, National Guard Bureau, Army and Air Force regulations pertaining to safety, traffic control and fire prevention.

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INFORMATION

SECTION 013150 – REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating Requests for Information by the Government Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contractor.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Request for Information (RFI): A document submitted by the Contractor requesting information or clarification of a portion of the Contract Documents that is required to properly perform the work.

1. Requests shall clearly and concisely set forth the issue for which clarification or interpretation is sought and why a response is needed from the Government. On the RFI form, the Contractor shall include a detailed description of all information required in Article 1.4 of this Section. The COR will respond to all Proper RFIs, and will return Improper RFIs and Frivolous RFIs without action unless indicated otherwise.

B. Proper RFIs:

1. A properly prepared RFI shall include all information identified in Article 1.4 of this Section.

C. Improper RFIs:

1. RFIs submitted by entities other than Contractor will be returned with no response.

2. An Improper RFI can be identified by its lack of conformance to the requirements of Article 1.4 of this Section. Improper RFIs may be returned without action.

D. Frivolous RFIs:

1. Frivolous RFIs are those that request information that is clearly shown on the Contract Documents.

2. Frivolous RFIs may be returned without action or may be processed by the Government with costs for the related review effort, by the Government and Architect/Engineer, being withheld from monies due the Contractor.

1.4 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

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1. RFIs shall originate with Contractor. Government will return RFIs submitted to COR by other entities controlled by Contractor with no response. RFIs from subcontractors or material suppliers shall be submitted through, reviewed by, and signed by the Contractor prior to submittal to the COR.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in Contractor's work or work of subcontractors.

3. In cases where RFIs are issued to request clarification of coordination issues, for example, pipe and duct routing, clearances, specific locations of work shown diagrammatically and similar items the Contractor shall fully lay out a suggested solution using drawings or sketches drawn to scale and submit same with the RFI. RFIs which fail to include a suggested solution will be returned Unanswered with a requirement that the Contractor submit a complete request.

4. The Government may opt to retain RFIs for discussion during project meetings for inclusion of responses in meeting minutes in lieu of responding in written form.

5. Contractor shall endeavor to keep the number of RFI's to a minimum.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. Project name.

2. Project number.

3. Date.

4. Name of Contractor.

5. RFI number, numbered sequentially (Example: RFI #001).

6. RFI subject.

7. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

8. Drawing Sheet number and detail references, as appropriate.

9. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

10. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

11. Contractor's signature.

12. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product

Data, Shop Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. RFI Forms: Contractor’s own Software-generated form with substantially the same content as indicated above is acceptable.

1. Attachments shall be electronic files in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

2. Identify each page of attachments with the RFI number and sequential page number.

3. RFI's should most often be submitted by E-Mail.

D. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)'s Action:

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1. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will review each RFI, determine action required, and provide a response to the Contractor. Allow seven working days for COR's response for each RFI. RFIs received after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

2. The Government will endeavor to respond in less time. If additional time is required beyond the maximum number of days specified, the Architect/Engineer will notify the COR who will then notify the Contractor in writing.

3. COR’s action may include a request for additional information, in which case the time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

4. COR’s action on RFIs that may result in a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum may be eligible for Contractor to submit Change Request.

a. If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, notify Contracting Officer’s Representative and in writing within 10 days of receipt of the RFI response.

b. Answered RFIs shall not be construed as approval to perform extra work that may involve a change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

END OF SECTION 013150

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SECTION 013300 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes requirements for the administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

B. Comply with FAR 52.236-21 – Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

1. The Contractor shall keep on the work site a copy of the drawings and specifications and shall at all times give the Contracting Officer access thereto.

Anything mentioned in the specifications and not shown on the drawings, or shown on the drawings and not mentioned in the specifications, shall be of like effect as if shown or mentioned in both. In case of difference between drawings and specifications, the specifications shall govern. In case of discrepancy in the figures, in the drawings, or in the specifications, the matter shall be promptly submitted to the Contracting Officer, who shall promptly make a determination in writing. Any adjustment by the Contractor without such a determination shall be at its own risk and expense. The Contracting Officer shall furnish from time to time such detailed drawings and other information as considered necessary, unless otherwise provided.

2. The Contractor shall coordinate all required submittals, and review them for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements and shall indicate its approval thereon as evidence of such coordination and review.

Submittals delivered to the Contracting Officer without evidence of the Contractor’s approval may be returned for resubmission. The Contracting Officer will indicate an approval or disapproval of the submittal and if not approved as submitted shall indicate the Government’s reasons therefore. Any work done before such approval shall be at the Contractor’s risk. Approval by the Contracting Officer shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions in such drawings, nor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of this contract, except with respect to Government-approved variations.

3. If shop drawings show variations from the contract requirements, the Contractor shall describe such variations in writing, separate from the drawings, at the time of submission. If the Contracting Officer approves any such variation, the Contracting Officer shall issue an appropriate contract modification, except that, if the variation is minor or does not involve a change in price or in time of performance, a modification need not be issued. The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted deviations.

4. All equipment, material, and articles incorporated into the work of this project shall be new and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract. Prior to the purchase of proposed materials, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer, for

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approval/disapproval, all requested submittal information to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

5. Prior to submittal, all items shall be checked and approved by the Contractor in accordance with designated contract procedures.

C. The review or approval of submittal documents by the Contracting Officer is only for conformance with the design concept of the project and compliance with the information given in the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall not be relieved of the responsibility for errors or omissions in Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples or similar submittals by the Contracting Officer approval thereof. The Contractor is responsible for dimensions to be confirmed and coordinated at the job site; for information that pertains solely to the fabrication processes or to techniques of construction; and for coordination of the work of all trades.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Informational Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that do not require Government (Contracting Officer) responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with contract requirements. Informational submittals are those submittals indicated in individual Specification Sections as "informational submittals" and are not considered “Shop Drawings” as defined in FAR 52.236-21 – Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

B. File Transfer Protocol (FTP): Communications protocol that enables transfer of files to and from another computer over a network and that serves as the basis for standard Internet protocols. An FTP site is a portion of a network located outside of network firewalls within which internal and external users are able to access files.

C. Portable Document Format (PDF): An open standard file format licensed by Adobe Systems used for representing documents in a device-independent and display resolution-independent fixed-layout document format.

D. Wherever in the specifications or upon the drawings the words “directed,” “required,” “ordered,” “designated,” “prescribed,” or words of like import are used, it shall be understood that the “direction,” “requirement,” “order,” “designation,” or “prescription,” of the Contracting Officer is intended and similarly the words “approved,” “acceptable,” “satisfactory,” or words of like import shall mean “approved by,” or “acceptable to,” or “satisfactory to” the Contracting Officer, unless otherwise expressly stated.

E. Where “as shown,” “as indicated,” “as detailed,” or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that the reference is made to the drawings accompanying this contract unless stated otherwise. The word “provided” as used herein shall be understood to mean “provide complete in place,” that is “furnished and installed.”

1.4 SUBMITTAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

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1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Submit submittal items required for each Specification Section concurrently unless partial submittals for portions of the Work are indicated on approved submittal schedule.

3. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

B. Allow time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer’s receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

1. Initial Review: Allow 15 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. COR will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Allow 15 days for review of each resubmittal.

C. Identification and Information (Paper Submittals): Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately 4” x 6” in size on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by COR.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name and address of subcontractor.

e. Name and address of supplier.

f. Name of manufacturer.

g. Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

1) Submittals must be accompanied by a completed copy of the AF

Form 3000 Transmittal Form, or approved equivalent. Copies of the required form will be distributed at the Pre-Construction Meeting.

h. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

i. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

j. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.

k. Other necessary identification.

D. Electronic Submittals: Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

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1. Assemble complete submittal package into a single indexed file incorporating submittal requirements of a single Specification Section and transmittal form with links enabling navigation to each item.

2. Name file with submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

3. Provide means for insertion to permanently record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Contracting Officer.

4. Include the following information on an inserted cover sheet:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contracting Officer.

d. Name of Contractor.

e. Name of firm or entity that prepared submittal.

f. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer, and supplier.

g. Category and type of submittal.

h. Submittal purpose and description.

i. Specification Section number and title.

j. Specification paragraph number or drawing designation and generic name for each of multiple items.

k. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

l. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.

m. Related physical samples submitted directly.

n. Indication of full or partial submittal.

o. Other necessary identification.

E. Options: Identify options requiring selection by COR.

F. Deviations: Highlight or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

G. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using a Material Transmittal and Approval Form.

Contracting Officer’s Representative will discard submittals received from sources other than Contractor.

1. Material Transmittal and Approval Form: Use AF 3000, or approved equivalent as directed by the Contracting Officer.

2. Provide locations on form for the following information:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer, and supplier.

d. Category and type of submittal.

e. Submittal purpose and description.

f. Specification Section number and title.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

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h. Transmittal number, numbered consecutively.

i. Submittal and transmittal distribution record.

j. Remarks.

k. Signature of transmitter.

3. On an attached separate sheet, prepared on Contractor's letterhead, record relevant information, requests for data, revisions other than those requested by Contracting Officer’s Representative on previous submittals, and deviations from requirements in the Contract Documents, including minor variations and limitations. Include same label information as related submittal.

H. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

3. Resubmit submittals until they are marked "Approved" on Material Transmittal and Approval Form and signed by the COR.

I. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on Material Transmittal and Approval Forms.

J. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating ""Approved" on Material Transmittal and Approval Form and signed by the COR.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General Submittal Procedure Requirements: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Specification Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual Specification Sections.

1. Informational Submittals: Submit four paper copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated. COR will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications Submittals: Provide a statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

2. Include the following information, as applicable:

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a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Standard color charts.

e. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

f. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

g. Printed performance curves.

h. Operational range diagrams.

i. Mill reports.

j. Standard product operation and maintenance manuals.

k. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

l. Testing by recognized testing agency.

m. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

n. Notation of coordination requirements.

3. Submit Product Data before or concurrent with Samples.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Templates and…