PlansSpecs-LUXC172861.pdf

South Dakota Air National Guard 01010 - 1

SECTION 01010 1

STATEMENT OF WORK 2

PART 1 – GENERAL 4

1.1 PROJECT DESCIPTION 6

The Project consists of Repair of the AIS shop in BLDG #14, PROJECT NO. 7

LUXC172861, SOUTH DAKOTA AIR NATIONAL GUARD, SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH 8

DAKOTA, as indicated on Contract Documents. 9 The Work includes, but is not limited to the following: 11

DEMOLITION: 12

1. Plan Sheet D1: 13

A. Demolish existing door116A, sidelight, frame, and hardware. 14 B. Demolish wall between rooms 115 and 116A to create new door 15 opening. 16 C. Saw-cut and demolish 4” of existing 6” concrete stoop slab to 17 expose half of the existing 8” foundation wall. Demolish concrete 18 sloped approach including 6x6 mesh. Existing stoop detail 19 attached. 20

D. Bid Option #2: Relocate existing landscape rock to adjacent 21 landscape rock to the south. Demolish and remove from site 22 additional landscape material and soil to allow for construction of 23 Bid Option #2. 24

CONSTRUCTION (Contractor to furnish all materials, except for where 25 specifically noted): 26

1. Plan Sheet A1: 27 A. (Base Bid) Fill in door opening between rooms 116 & 116A with 28 wood or steel studs and gypsum board – 2 sides. Fill wall void 29 with fiberglass insulation. 30

i. Tape and finish gypsum board – 2 sides 31

ii. Paint both walls to match existing. 32

iii. Bid Option #1: 33

1. Fill door opening A1A with 8” CMU block. 34

2. Paint to match surrounding walls. 35

B. (New) Door 116A: 36

i. Provide and install steel lintel (2L 4”x4”x1/4”), 3’-0” x 7’-37

0” door, door frame, and hardware for new door 116A. 38 Details can be found in section 08 of the Specifications. 39

ii. Paint door, door frame, and surrounding walls affected by 40 demolition and construction. 41

C. Door 116C: 42

i. Provide and install two interior deadbolts; one each leaf of 43 double door. Deadbolts shall be securely attached to doors 44 and bolt into steel / masonry header. 45

ii. Provide and install two kick down door holders; one on 46 each leaf of double door. 47

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D. Door 115A: 1

i. Provide and install one deadbolt on door 115A. Deadbolt 2 will be on room 116 side of door. Deadbolt shall be 3 securely attached to doors and bolt into steel / masonry 4 header. 5

E. New 6” concrete stoop ramp: 6

i. Form new 6” concrete stoop ramp to match existing stoop 7 slab and concrete gutter pan elevations. 8

ii. Scarify and re-compact existing gravel. 9

iii. Add engineered fill and compact as needed to support new 10 6” concrete stoop ramp. 11

iv. Drill and epoxy in new #4 smooth steel dowels to existing 12 stoop slab 12” o.c. to tie new ramp into existing concrete 13 slab. 14

v. Form and place new 6” concrete stoop slab including 6x6 15 wire mesh. 16

2. Plan Sheet E1 (all electrical work to be completed in compliance with 17 current NEC): 18

A. Provide and install two new disconnect switches, tie into existing 19 400Hz electrical system bus bar located above ceiling. Install 20 Government furnished 400Hz connection boxes fed from new 21 disconnect switches. 22

B. Provide and install new 10ft ground bar. Tie new ground bar at 23 two points to existing ground system located above existing 24 ceiling. 25

All work shall be completed in compliance with the attached drawings and 27 specifications. 28

1.2 CONTRACT DRAWINGS 30

Accompanying these Specifications are the Drawings, which are complementary to these 31 Specifications and intended to coordinate the work of this Contract. Any work included 32 in one and not the other shall be fully executed as those included in both. 33

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION) 35

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION) 37

END OF SECTION 39

OPTIONS 012300 - 1

SECTION 012300 – BID OPTIONS 1

PART 1 - GENERAL 2

1.1 SUMMARY 3

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for options. 4

1.2 DEFINITIONS 5

A. Options: An amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined 6 in the Bidding Requirements that may be added to or deducted from the Base Bid amount if 7 Owner decides to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of construction to be 8 completed or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described 9 in the Contract Documents. 10

1. The cost or credit for each option is the net addition to or deduction from the Contract 11 Sum to incorporate options into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the 12 Contract Sum. 13

1.3 PROCEDURES 14

A. Coordination: Modify or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate 15 work of the option into Project. 16

1. Include as part of each option, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar 17 items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not indicated as part 18 of option. 19

B. Notification: Immediately following award of the Contract, notify each party involved, in 20 writing, of the status of each option. Indicate if options have been accepted, rejected, or 21 deferred for later consideration. Include a complete description of negotiated modifications to 22 options. 23

C. Execute accepted options under the same conditions as other work of the Contract. 24

D. Schedule: A Schedule of Options is included at the end of this Section. Specification Sections 25 referenced in schedule contain requirements for materials necessary to achieve the work 26 described under each option. 27

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used) 28

PART 3 - EXECUTION 29

3.1 SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS 30

A. Option No.1: (8” CMU Construction) 32

Under this Option, state the amount to be ADDED to the BASE BID for the following: 34

In lieu of wood or steel stud and drywall walls the Contractor shall provide all material and 36 labor to fill doorway opening A1A and the wall section between rooms 116 and 116A (A1B) to 37 the roof deck with 8” concrete masonry unit (CMU) block. 38 Patch walls and paint to match existing. 40 Products and execution of this bid option are found in Specifications section 042000 – 42 Unit Masonry. 43

END OF SECTION 012300 44

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 014000 - 1

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 1

PART 1 - GENERAL 2

1.1 SUMMARY 3

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and 4 quality control. 5

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or 6 indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the 7 Contract Document requirements. 8

1. Specific quality-assurance and -control requirements for individual construction activities 9 are specified in the Sections that specify those activities. Requirements in those Sections 10 may also cover production of standard products. 11

2. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's other quality-12 assurance and -control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document 13 requirements. 14

3. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and -control services required 15 by Architect, COR or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this 16 Section. 17

C. Related Sections include the following: 18

1. Division 01 Section "Cutting and Patching" for repair and restoration of construction 20 disturbed by testing and inspecting activities. 21

2. Divisions 02 through 49 Sections for specific test and inspection requirements. 22

1.2 DEFINITIONS 23

A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during 24 execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed 25 construction will comply with requirements. 26

B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after 27 execution of the Work to evaluate that actual products incorporated into the Work and 28 completed construction comply with requirements. Services do not include contract 29 enforcement activities performed by Architect. 30

C. Mockups: Full-size, physical assemblies that are constructed on-site. Mockups are used to 31 verify selections made under sample submittals, to demonstrate aesthetic effects and, where 32 indicated, qualities of materials and execution, and to review construction, coordination, testing, 33 or operation; they are not Samples. Approved mockups establish the standard by which the 34 Work will be judged. 35

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D. Source Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source, i.e., 36 plant, mill, factory, or shop. 37

E. Field Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for installation 38 of the Work and for completed Work. 39

F. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing 40 laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency. 41

G. Installer/Applicator/Erector: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an 42 employee, Subcontractor, or Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, 43 including installation, erection, application, and similar operations. 44

1. Using a term such as "carpentry" does not imply that certain construction activities must 45 be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, 46 such as "carpenter." It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively 47 to trades people of the corresponding generic name. 48

H. Experienced: When used with an entity, "experienced" means having successfully completed a 49 minimum of five previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project; being familiar with 50 special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having 51 jurisdiction. 52

1.3 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS 53

A. General: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish 54 different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the 55 most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties and requirements that are different, but 56 apparently equal, to Architect for a decision before proceeding. 57

B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be 58 the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the 59 minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. 60 To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as 61 appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Architect for a decision 62 before proceeding. 63

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE 64

A. General: Qualifications paragraphs in this Article establish the minimum qualification levels 65 required; individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements. 66

B. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling 67 work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has 68 resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance. 69

C. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar 70 to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as 71 well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units. 72

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D. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated 73 for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient 74 production capacity to produce required units. 75

E. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to 76 practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing 77 engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed 78 for installations of the system, assembly, or products that are similar to those indicated for this 79 Project in material, design, and extent. 80

F. Specialists: Certain sections of the Specifications require that specific construction activities 81 shall be performed by entities who are recognized experts in those operations. Specialists shall 82 satisfy qualification requirements indicated and shall be engaged for the activities indicated. 83

1. Requirement for specialists shall not supersede building codes and regulations governing 84 the Work. 85

G. Testing Agency Qualifications: An NRTL, an NVLAP, or an independent agency with the 86 experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented according 87 to ASTM E 548; and with additional qualifications specified in individual Sections; and where 88 required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities. 89

1. NRTL: A nationally recognized testing laboratory according to 29 CFR 1910.7. 90

2. NVLAP: A testing agency accredited according to NIST's National Voluntary 91

Laboratory Accreditation Program. 92

H. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of 93 manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect installation of 94 manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this 95 Project. 96

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL 97

A. Owner Responsibilities: Where quality-control services are indicated as Owner's responsibility, 98 Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to perform these services. 99

1. Owner will furnish Contractor with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of testing 100 agencies engaged and a description of types of testing and inspecting they are engaged to 101 perform. 102

2. Costs for retesting and re-inspecting construction that replaces or is necessitated by work 103 that failed to comply with the Contract Documents will be charged to Contractor, and the 104 Contract Sum will be adjusted by Change Order. 105

B. Tests and inspections not explicitly assigned to Owner are Contractor's responsibility. Unless 106 otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified and those required by authorities 107 having jurisdiction. Perform quality-control services required of Contractor by authorities 108 having jurisdiction, whether specified or not. 109

1. Where services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, engage a qualified testing 110 agency to perform these quality-control services. 111

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a. Contractor shall not employ same entity engaged by Owner, unless agreed to in 112 writing by Owner. 113

2. Notify testing agencies at least 24 hours in advance of time when Work that requires 114 testing or inspecting will be performed. 115

3. Where quality-control services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, submit a 116 certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service. 117

4. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract 118 Documents are Contractor's responsibility. 119

5. Submit additional copies of each written report directly to authorities having jurisdiction, 120 when they so direct. 121

C. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service 122 representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including 123 service connections. Report results in writing as specified in Division 01 Section "Submittal 124 Procedures." 125

D. Retesting/Re-inspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's 126 responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and re-inspecting, for 127 construction that replaced Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents. 128

E. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with COR and Contractor in performance of 129 duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections. 130

1. Notify Architect and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the 131 work during performance of its services. 132

2. Determine the location from which test samples will be taken and in which in-situ tests 133 are conducted. 134

3. Conduct and interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and 135 inspected work complies with or deviates from requirements. 136

4. Test results shall be reported in writing to COR, Architect, Structural Engineer, concrete 137 manufacturer, and Contractor within 48 hours of testing. 138

5. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase the Contract Document requirements or approve 139 or accept any portion of the Work. 140

6. Do not perform any duties of Contractor. 141

F. Associated Services: Cooperate with agencies performing required tests, inspections, and 142 similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Notify 143 agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel. Provide the 144 following: 145

1. Access to the Work. 146

2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections. 147

3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and 148 inspecting. Assist agency in obtaining samples. 149

4. Facilities for storage and field curing of test samples. 150

5. Delivery of samples to testing agencies. 151

6. Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by testing 152 agency. 153

7. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at Project 154 site. 155

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G. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance 156 and -control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and 157 replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting. 158

1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities. 159

H. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Prepare a schedule of tests, inspections, and similar quality-160 control services required by the Contract Documents. Submit schedule within 30 days of date 161 established for the Notice to Proceed. 162

1. Distribution: Distribute schedule to COR, Architect, testing agencies, and each party 163 involved in performance of portions of the Work where tests and inspections are required. 164

1.6 SPECIAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS 165

A. Special Tests and Inspections: Contractor shall engage a qualified testing agency to conduct 166 special tests and inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction. 167

B. Special Tests and Inspections: Conducted by a qualified testing agency as required by 168 authorities having jurisdiction, as indicated in individual Specification Sections, and as follows: 169

1. Verifying that manufacturer maintains detailed fabrication and quality-control procedures 170 and reviewing the completeness and adequacy of those procedures to perform the Work. 171

2. Notifying Architect and Contractor promptly of irregularities and deficiencies observed 172 in the Work during performance of its services. 173

3. Submitting a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control 174 service to Architect with copy to Contractor and to authorities having jurisdiction. 175

4. Submitting a final report of special tests and inspections at Substantial Completion, 176 which includes a list of unresolved deficiencies. 177

5. Interpreting tests and inspections and stating in each report whether tested and inspected 178 work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents. 179

6. Retesting and re-inspecting corrected work. 180

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used) 181

PART 3 - EXECUTION 182

3.1 TEST AND INSPECTION LOG 183

A. Prepare a record of tests and inspections. Include the following: 184

1. Date test or inspection was conducted. 185

2. Description of the Work tested or inspected. 186

3. Date test or inspection results were transmitted to Architect. 187

4. Identification of testing agency or special inspector conducting test or inspection. 188

B. Maintain log at Project site. Post changes and modifications as they occur. Provide access to 189 test and inspection log for Architect's reference during normal working hours. 190

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3.2 REPAIR AND PROTECTION 191

A. General: On completion of testing, inspecting, sample taking, and similar services, repair 192 damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes. 193

1. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other 194 Specification Sections. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas 195 with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. 196

2. Comply with the Contract Document requirements for Division 01 Section "Cutting and 197 Patching." 198

B. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities. 199

C. Repair and protection are Contractor's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of 200 responsibility for quality-control services. 201

END OF SECTION 014000 202

SPECIAL CONDITIONS 015000 - 1

SECTION 015000 – SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1

PART 1 - GENERAL 2

1.1 PROJECT COORDINATION 3

A. Coordination: At the pre-performance conference the General Contractor shall coordinate with 4 the COR to establish the Contract Progress Schedule AF Form 3064 (Exhibit G). The General 5 Contractor shall coordinate construction activities with all Sub-Contractors and all other entities 6 involved assuring efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. General 7 Contractor shall coordinate operations with operations included under different Sections of the 8 Specifications that are dependent upon each other for proper installation, connection, and 9 operation. 10

1. Where installation of one part of the Work is dependent on installation of other 12 components, either before or after its own installation, the General Contractor shall 13 schedule construction activities in sequence required to obtain the best results. 14

2. Where availability of space is limited, General Contractor shall coordinate installation of 16 different components with Sub-Contractors to assure maximum accessibility for required 17 maintenance, service and repair. 18

3. General Contractor shall make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for 20 later installation. 21

4. Where necessary, prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved outlining 23 special procedures required for coordination. Include items such as required notices, 24 reports, and attendance at meetings. 25

B. Project Submittals: A listing/schedule of all required submittals to be furnished to the 27 Government by the Construction Contractor. Such schedule on AF/CES Form 66, Schedule of 28 Material Submittals, shall include materials, equipment, certificates of compliance, warrantees, 29 shop drawings, required reports and shall be identified by Division, Section and Paragraph from 30 the specifications. Within the AF/CES Form 66, the A-E shall set forth for the Construction 31 Contractor the desired quantities of each item. At the pre construction conference, construction 32 contractor and COR to establish due dates for each line item on the AF/CES Form 66. 33

C. Schedule of Values: Construction Contractor to furnish the Government with a “Schedule of 34 Values” within 20 calendar days after contract award. This schedule shall provide a detailed 35 breakdown of contract price, listing all expenses/costs with a line item value of $5000.00 or 36 more. As a minimum, this schedule shall be a listing of each section of the specifications, with 37 subcategory prices listed there under. Bonds and insurance shall not be included in the above-38 mentioned prices, but shall be listed separately as items 1 and 2 of said schedule. Government 39 will announce the format of this schedule at the pre-construction conference. The schedule will 40 be utilized by the Government, in conjunction with the Construction Contractor’s progress 41 schedule, as a basis for reviewing applications for payment. 42

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D. Project Capitalization Report: Construction Contractor to furnish the Government with a 43 completed “Project Capitalization Report” (DD Form 1354), following project completion and 44 prior to final payment. This report must be in sufficient detail (by breakdown of contract price 45 to various elements of the project work) to allow the Government to apply such costs/values to 46 its real property records. 47

E. Equipment Warranty Summary: Construction Contractor shall furnish the Government with the 48 equipment data and warranties itemized on CES Form 2, “Equipment/Warranty Summary”. It 49 shall be completed in total and submitted to Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to 50 Beneficial Occupancy (Final Inspection) and request for final payment. The Construction 51 Contractor shall attach to the summary all warranties, properly executed with the Manufacturer 52 by the Supplier, Installer or Subcontractor. 53

F. Hazardous Materials Form – Exhibit E: Construction Contractor must furnish COTR with 54 completed HAZMAT report at the beginning of the performance period; on the 1st day of each 55 month for the duration of the construction performance period and on the last day Construction 56 Contractor is at the project site. 57

G. Project Supervision: The General Contractor shall have an on-site (non-labor) supervising 58 foreman at all times while work is being conducted. 59

1.2 QUALITY CONTROL SERVICES 60

A. Quality Control Services include inspections and tests and related actions including reports, 61 performed by independent agencies, governing authorities, and the Contractor. The 62 Contractor’s work shall include employing and paying for qualified Special Inspectors who 63 shall provide Special Inspections as required by the International Building Code, Chapter 17. 64

B. Inspection Testing Services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or 65 indicated. These services do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for compliance with 66 Contract Document requirements. 67

1. Inspections, test and related actions specified are not intended to limit the Contractor’s 68 quality control procedures that facilitate compliance with Contract Document 69 requirements. 70

2. Requirements for the Contractor to provide Quality Control Services required by the 71 Contracting Officer, or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this 72 Section. 73

C. Contractor Responsibilities: The Contractor shall provide inspections, Special Inspections, tests 74 and similar Quality Control Services, specified in individual Specification Sections and required 75 by governing authorities. Costs for these services are the Contractor’s responsibility. 76

1. The Contractor shall employ and pay a certified Independent Agency, to perform 77 specified Quality Control Services. 78

D. Duties of the Testing Agency: The independent Testing Agency engaged to perform 79 inspections, Special Inspections, sampling and testing of materials and construction specified in 80 individual Specification Sections shall cooperate with the Contracting Officer and Contractor in 81 performance of its duties, and shall provide qualified personnel to perform required inspections 82 and tests. 83

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1. The Agency shall notify the Contracting Officer and Contractor promptly of irregularities 84 or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services. 85

2. The Agency is not authorized to release, revoke, alter or enlarge requirements of the 86 Contract Documents, or approve or accept any portion of the Work. 87

3. The Agency shall not perform any duties of the Contractor. 88

4. The Contractor is responsible for scheduling times for inspections, tests, taking samples 89 and similar activities. The Contractor shall pay for all inspection, Special Inspection, 90 sampling and testing services. When initial tests indicate non-compliance with the 91 contract documents, all subsequent re-testing occasioned by the non-compliance shall be 92 performed by the same testing laboratory and the costs thereof shall be paid by the 93 Contractor. Testing shall be performed by a Certified Independent Testing Laboratory 94 meeting the qualifications listed within this Section. 95

E. The Independent Testing Agency shall submit a certified written record of each inspection, test 96 or similar service, to the COR and Contractor, in duplicate. 97

1. Written Record of Report Data: Reports of each inspection, Special Inspection, test or 98 similar service shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 99

a. Date of issue. 100

b. Project title and number. 101

c. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency. 102

d. Dates and locations of samples, tests, or inspections. 103

e. Names of the individuals that performed the work. 104

f. Designation of the Work and test method or inspection requirements. 105

g. Identification of product and specification section. 106

h. Complete inspection or test data. Summaries are not acceptable. 107

i. Test/inspection results and an interpretation of test/inspection results. 108

j. Ambient conditions at the time of sample taking/testing/inspection. 109

k. Comments and professional opinion on whether the tested/inspected work 110 complies with the requirements. 111

l. Name and signature of person responsible for the testing/inspection work. 112

m. Recommendations on retesting/re-inspection. 113

2. Discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the Contractor for 114 correction. If the discrepancies are not corrected, the discrepancies shall be brought to 115 the attention of the Contracting Officer prior to the completion of that phase of work. 116

3. Each Special Inspector shall submit a final report documenting that required Special 117 Inspections and correction of any discrepancies noted in the inspections have been 118 completed. 119

F. Qualification for Service Agencies: Engage Inspection and Testing Service Agencies, including 120 Independent Testing Laboratories, which are prequalified as complying with “Recommended 121 Requirements for Independent Laboratory Qualification” by the American Council of 122 Independent Laboratories, and which specialize in the types of inspections and tests to be 123 performed. 124

1. The Testing Agency is to provide a list of anticipated work required for the project. The 125 Testing Agency shall submit written qualifications of each proposed tester, inspector, 126 Special Inspector, and related personnel for approval and shall clearly indicate what 127 portion of the work in the above list of anticipated work each person is to perform. 128

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G. Upon completion of inspection, testing, sample-taking and similar services, the Contractor is 129 responsible for repair of damaged construction and to restore substrates and finishes to 130 eliminate deficiencies, including deficiencies in visual qualities of exposed finishes. 131

1.3 PROJECT MEETINGS 132

A. The Contracting Officer's Representative will conduct construction meetings involving: 133

1. Contractor's project manager. 134

2. Contractor's project superintendent. 135

3. Contractor's subcontractors as appropriate to the work in progress. 136

B. Meetings conducted every week. 137

C. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will take meeting minutes and submit copies of 138 meeting minutes to participants and designated recipients identified at the Preconstruction 139 Conference. Corrections, additions or deletions to the minutes shall be noted and addressed at 140 the following meeting. 141

D. The A/E Representative will schedule meetings for most convenient time frame. 142

E. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will have available at each meeting full chronological 143 file of all previous meeting minutes. 144

1.4 RECORD DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS 145

A. Record Drawings: Maintain a clean, undamaged set of blue or black line white-prints of 146 Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings. In RED mark the set to show the actual installation 147 where the installation varies from the Work as originally shown. Mark or record all changes, 148 modifications or revisions which occur during construction. Mark whichever drawing is most 149 capable of showing conditions fully and accurately; where Shop Drawings are used, record a 150 cross-reference at the corresponding location on the Contract Drawings. Give particular 151 attention to concealed elements that would be difficult to measure and record at a later date. 152

1. Mark new information that is important to the Contracting Officer's Representative, but 153 was not shown on Contract Drawings or Shop Drawings. 154

2. Note related Change Orders where applicable 155

3. At end of the project transfer as-build records to design drawings in AutoCAD format to 156 reflect all change order issues and field changes. The drawings shall be marked and 157 certified “AS BUILT”. Such drawings shall be furnished in electronic format on a 158 compact disc (CD) to contracting officer/COR within 30 days from physical completion 159 of project. The cost to prepare as-built drawings shall be incidental to the lump sum bid 160 item "Contractor Staking" and therefore no additional payment will be made for 161 preparing these drawings. 162

1.5 PRODUCT SELECTION PROCEDURES 163

A. Product selection is governed by the Contract Documents and governing regulations, not by 164 previous Project experience. Procedures governing product selection include the following: 165

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1. Where labeling by a standards organization such as Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. is 166 required in the technical sections of the specification, the Contractor shall submit proof 167 that the item that he proposes to furnish under this specification conforms to the standard 168 listed. The label of the listed organization shall be accepted as conforming to this 169 requirement. In lieu of the label, the Contractor may submit a written certification from 170 any nationally recognized testing agency, adequately equipped and competent to perform 171 such services, that the item has been tested and conforms to the listed standards, 172 including method of test, of the listed organization. 173

2. Compliance with Standards, Codes and Regulations: Where the specifications only 174 require compliance with an imposed code, standard or regulation, select a product that 175 complies with the standards, codes or regulations specified. 176

3. Visual Selection: Where specified product requirements include the phrase “…as 177 selected from manufacturer’s standard colors, patterns, textures…” or a similar phrase, 178 select a product and manufacturer that complies with other specified requirements. The 179 COR will select the color, pattern and texture from the product line selected. 180

1.6 REFERENCES TO MANUFACTURER’S PRODUCTS 181

A. When the Specifications or Drawings refer to a product of one or more manufacturers or a 182 product listing is provided indicating an equal or equivalent product, it shall be regarded as 183 establishing a desired standard of performance and quality only. This information shall not be 184 construed as limiting competition and the government is making no warranty of availability or 185 fitness of these products for use. The contract will be governed by the “Materials and 186 Workmanship” clause of the General Provisions. Exception, the following products to be 187 specifically provided are; Best Lock System, Invensys DDC Controls, Monaco Fire Panels, 188 Mohawk Carpets, DOWFROST HD, Heat Transfer Fluid, Climate Systems for installing the 189 Invensys system and Midwest Alarm for alarm systems. 190

1.7 HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL 191

A. If during the course of construction, evidence of deposits of historical or archaeological interest 192 is found, the Contractor shall cease operations affecting the find and shall notify the Contracting 193 Officer. Compensation to the Contractor, if any, for lost time or changes in construction 194 resulting from the find, shall be determined in accordance with changed or extra work 195 provisions of the Contract Documents." 196

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - (NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION) 197

PART 3 - EXECUTION - (NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION) 198

END OF SECTION 015000 199

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SPECIAL CONTROLS 015600 - 1

SECTION 015600 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SPECIAL CONTROLS 1

PART 1 - GENERAL 2

1.1 SUMMARY 3

A. Section Addresses: 4

1. Minimizing the pollution of air, water, or land; control of noise, the disposal of solid 6 waste materials, and protection of deposits of historical or archaeological interest. 7

B. Related Sections include but are not necessarily limited to: 8

1. Division 0 - Bidding Requirements, Contract Forms, and Conditions of the Contract. 10

2. Division 1 - General Requirements. 11

1.2 SUBMITTALS 12

A. Shop Drawings: 13

1. Prior to the start of any construction activities submit: 15

a. A copy of Hazardous Material Control Form for any hazardous materials to be 17 used on the project. 18

b. Hazardous Material Control Forms shall be submitted at the beginning of every 19 month for the life of the project. 20

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - (NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION) 21

PART 3 - EXECUTION 22

A. Surface Water Protection: 23

1. Utilize, as necessary, erosion control methods to protect side and backslopes, minimize 25 and the discharge of sediment to the surface water leaving the construction site as soon as 26 rough grading is complete. These controls shall be maintained until the site is ready for 27 final grading and landscaping or until they are no longer warranted and concurrence is 28 received from the Contracting Officer. Physically retard the rate and volume of runon and 29 runoff by: 30

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a. Implementing structural practices such as diversion swales, terraces, straw bales, 32 silt fences, berms, storm drain inlet protection, rocked outlet protection, sediment 33 traps and temporary basins. 34

b. Implementing vegetative practices such as temporary seeding, permanent seeding, 35 mulching, sod stabilization, vegetative buffers, hydroseeding, anchored erosion 36 control blankets, sodding, vegetated swales or a combination of these methods. 37

c. Providing Construction sites with graveled or rocked access entrance and exit 38 drives and parking areas to reduce the tracking of sediment onto public or private 39 roads. 40

2. Discharges from the construction site shall not contain pollutants at concentrations that 41 produce objectionable films, colors, turbidity, deposits or noxious odors in the receiving 42 stream or waterway. 43

B. Solid Waste Disposal: 44

1. Collect solid waste on a daily basis. 46

2. Provide disposal of degradable solid waste to an approved solid waste disposal site. 47

3. Provide disposal of nondegradable solid waste to an approved solid waste disposal site or 48 in an alternate manner approved by Contracting Officer and regulatory agencies. 49

4. No building materials wastes or unused building materials shall be buried, dumped, or 50 disposed of on the site. 51

C. Fuel and Chemical Handling: 52

1. Store and dispose of chemical wastes in a manner approved by regulatory agencies. 54

2. Take special measures to prevent chemicals, fuels, oils, greases, herbicides, and 55 insecticides from entering drainage ways. 56

3. Do not allow water used in onsite material processing, concrete curing, cleanup, and 57 other waste waters to enter a drainage way(s) or stream. 58

4. The Contractor shall provide containment around fueling and chemical storage areas to 59 ensure that spills in these areas do not reach waters of the state. 60

D. Control of Dust: 61

1. The control of dust shall mean that no construction activity shall take place without 63 applying all such reasonable measures as may be required to prevent particulate matter 64 from becoming airborne so that it remains visible beyond the limits of construction. 65 Reasonable measures may include paving, frequent road cleaning, planting vegetative 66 groundcover, application of water or application of chemical dust suppressants. The use 67 of chemical agents such as calcium chloride must be approved by the State of South 68 Dakota DOT. 69

2. Utilize methods and practices of construction to eliminate dust in full observance of 70 agency regulations. 71

3. The Contracting Officer will determine the effectiveness of the dust control program and 72 may request the Contractor to provide additional measures, at no additional cost to The 73 Government. 74

E. Burning: 75

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1. Do not burn material on the site. If the Contractor elects to dispose of waste materials by 77 burning, make arrangements for an off-site burning area and conform to all agency 78 regulations. 79

F. Control of Noise: 80

1. Control noise by fitting equipment with appropriate mufflers. 82

G. Completion of Work: 83

1. Upon completion of work, leave area in a clean, natural looking condition. 85

2. Ensure all signs of temporary construction and activities incidental to construction of 86 required permanent work are removed. 87

H. Historical Protection: 88

1. If during the course of construction, evidence of deposits of historical or archaeological 90 interests are found, cease work affecting find and notify Contracting Officer. Do not 91 disturb deposits until written notice from Contracting Officer is given to proceed. 92

2. The Contractor will be compensated for lost time or changes in construction to avoid the 93 find based upon normal change order procedures. 94

END OF SECTION 015600 95

PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING 016000 - 1

SECTION 016000 – PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING 1

PART 1 - GENERAL 2

1.1 SUMMARY 3

A. Section Includes: 4

1. Scheduling of product delivery. 6

2. Packaging of products for delivery. 7

3. Protection of products against damage from: 8

a. Handling. 10

b. Exposure to elements or harsh environments. 11

B. Related Sections include but are not necessarily limited to: 12

1. Division 0 - Bidding Requirements, Contract Forms, and Conditions of the Contract. 14

2. Division 1 - General Requirements. 15

1.2 DELIVERY 16

A. Scheduling: 17

1. Schedule delivery of products or equipment as required to allow timely installation and to 19 avoid prolonged storage. 20

B. Packaging: 21

1. Deliver products or equipment in manufacturer's original unbroken cartons or other 23 containers designed and constructed to protect the contents from physical or 24 environmental damage. 25

C. Identification: 26

1. Clearly and fully mark and identify as to manufacturer, item, and installation location. 28

D. Protection and Handling: 29

1. Provide manufacturer's instructions for storage and handling. 31

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS - (NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION) 32

PART 3 - EXECUTION 33

3.1 PROTECTION, STORAGE AND HANDLING 34

A. Manufacturer's Instruction: 35

1. Protect all products or equipment in accordance with manufacturer's written directions. 37

a. Store products or equipment in location to avoid physical damage to items while in 38 storage. 39

b. Handle products or equipment in accordance with manufacturer's 40 recommendations and instructions. 41

2. Protect equipment from exposure to elements and keep thoroughly dry. 42

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL 44

A. Inspect Deliveries: 45

1. Inspect all products or equipment delivered to the site prior to unloading. Reject all 47 products or equipment that are damaged, used, or in any other way unsatisfactory for use 48 on Project. 49

END OF SECTION 016000 51

PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS 016400 - 1

SECTION 016400 - PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS 1

PART 1 - GENERAL 2

1.1 SUMMARY 3

A. Section Includes: 4

B. 5

1. The procedure for requesting substitution approval for a product which is specified by 6 descriptive or performance criteria or defined by reference to one or more of the 7 following: 8

a. Name of manufacturer. 10

b. Name of vendor. 11

c. Trade name. 12

d. Catalog number. 13

C. Related Sections include but are not necessarily limited to: 14

D. 15

1. Division 0 - Bidding Requirements, Contract Forms, and Conditions of The Contract. 16

2. Division 1 - General Requirements. 17

E. Requests for Substitution or Equivalent - General: 18

F. 19

1. Base all bids on materials, equipment, and procedures specified. Whenever a brand name 20 product is listed within the specifications, an equivalent product may be provided in 21 accordance with the contract document. 22

2. Certain types of equipment and kinds of material are described in specifications by means 23 of references to names of manufacturers and vendors, trade names, or catalog numbers. 24 When this method of specifying is used it shall be regarded as establishing a desired 25 standard of performance and quality only. It is not intended to exclude from 26 consideration other products bearing other manufacturer's or vendor's names, trade 27 names, or catalog numbers, provided said products are capable of accomplishing the 28 same tasks as the products specifically indicated. The contract will be governed by the 29 “Materials and Workmanship” clause of the general provisions within the contract 30 documents. 31

3. Other types of equipment and kinds of material may be acceptable; however the 32 contractor shall provide manufacturers complete documentation substantiating 33 compliance with the contract documents, including catalog cuts, reference standards and 34 model numbers clearly marked to show that the salient points are an equal product. 35

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE 36

A. In making request for substitution or in using an approved product, Contractor represents: 37

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1. He has investigated proposed product, and has determined that it is adequate or superior 38 in all respects to that specified, and that it will perform function for which it is intended. 39

2. He will provide same guarantee for equivalent item as for product specified. 40

3. He will coordinate installation of accepted substitution into work, to include building 41 modifications if necessary, making such changes as may be required for work to be 42 complete in all respects. 43

4. He waives all claims for additional costs related to substitution, which subsequently arise. 44

1.3 DEFINITIONS 46

A. Product: Manufactured material or equipment. 47

1.4 PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING SUBSTITUTION 48

A. Considered after award of Contract. 49

B. Written requests through Contractor only. 50

C. Transmittal Mechanics: 51

1. Follow the transmittal mechanics prescribed for shop drawings in Section 01340. The 53

Contractor is to provide a completed AF3000 for each equivalent item being proposed. 54

END OF SECTION 016400 56

EXECUTION 017300 - 1

SECTION 017300 - EXECUTION 1

PART 1 - GENERAL 2

1.1 SUMMARY 3

A. This Section includes general procedural requirements governing execution of the Work 4 including, but not limited to, the following: 5

1. Schedule of Values. 7

2. As-built Drawings. 8

3. Operation and maintenance manuals. 9

4. Temporary Utility Installation. 10

5. Construction layout. 11

6. Field Engineering. 12

B. Related Sections include the following: 13

1. Division 01 Section "Cutting and Patching" for procedural requirements for cutting and 15 patching necessary for the installation or performance of other components of the Work. 16

1.2 DEFINITIONS 17

A. Schedule of Values: A statement furnished by Contractor allocating portions of the Contract 18 Sum to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for reviewing Contractor's 19 Applications for Payment. 20

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 21

2.1 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS 22

A. At the end of the project the A/E will provide as-built drawings to the COR. 23

B. As-built Prints: The contractor shall maintain one set of blue- or black-line white prints of the 24 Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings. 25

1. Preparation: Mark As-built Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies 26 from that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, 27 whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the 28 marked-up Record Prints. 29

a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that would be 30 difficult to identify or measure and record later. 31

b. Accurately record information in an understandable drawing technique. 32

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c. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup 33 before enclosing concealed installations. 34

2. Content: Types of items requiring marking include, but are not limited to, the following: 35

a. Dimensional changes to Drawings. 36

b. Revisions to details shown on Drawings. 37

c. Depths of foundations below first floor. 38

d. Locations and depths of underground utilities. 39

e. Revisions to routing of piping and conduits. 40

f. Revisions to electrical circuitry. 41

g. Actual equipment locations. 42

h. Duct size and routing. 43

i. Locations of concealed internal utilities. 44

j. Changes made by Change Order or Construction Change Directive. 45

k. Details not on the original Contract Drawings. 46

l. Field records for variable and concealed conditions. 47

m. Record information on the Work that is shown only schematically. 48

3. Mark the Contract Drawings or Shop Drawings, whichever is most capable of showing 49 actual physical conditions, completely and accurately. If Shop Drawings are marked, 50 show cross-reference on the Contract Drawings. 51

4. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish 52 between changes for different categories of the Work at same location. 53

5. Mark important additional information that was either shown schematically or omitted 54 from original Drawings. 55

6. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, alternate numbers, Change Order 56 numbers, and similar identification, where applicable. 57

C. Format: Identify and date each Record…