Barkley HVAC Tspecs RTA_R3 1-31-2020.pdf

Solicitation No. W912P520Q0012

US Army Corps Of Engineers Nashville District

POWER PLANT HVAC REPLACEMENT

Barkley Power Plant Cumberland River Watershed Lyon County, Kentucky

Technical Specifications Ready to Advertise (RTA) Certified Final

February 2020

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HVAC Replacement Barkley Power Plant W912P520Q0012 RTA Lyon County, Kentucky

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DI VI SI ON 01 - GENERAL REQUI REMENTS

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 50 PROJECT SITE SECURITY AND AT/OPSEC PROCEDURES

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 95 00 FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS

DI VI SI ON 02 - EXI STI NG CONDI TI ONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DI VI SI ON 05 - METALS

05 50 13 MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS

DI VI SI ON 23 - HEATI NG, VENTI LATI NG, AND AI R CONDI TI ONI NG ( HVAC)

23 81 00 UNITARY AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

1.2 SUMMARY

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.3.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

1.3.2 Approving Authority

1.3.3 Work

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.5 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.5.1 Government Approved (G)

1.5.2 For Information Only

1.6 PREPARATION

1.6.1 Transmittal Form

1.6.2 Source Drawings for Shop Drawings

1.6.2.1 Terms and Conditions

1.6.3 Electronic File Format

1.7 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

1.7.1 Number of Copies of SD-02 Shop Drawings

1.7.2 Number of Copies of SD-03 Product Data and SD-08

Manufacturer's Instructions

1.7.3 Number of Copies SD-05 Design Data and SD-07 Certificates

1.7.4 Number of Copies SD-06 Test Reports and SD-09 Manufacturer's

Field Reports

1.7.5 Number of Copies of SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

1.7.6 Number of Copies of SD-01 PreInstallation Submittals and SD-11

Closeout Submittals

1.8 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

1.9 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

1.9.1 Use of Submittal Register

1.9.2 Contractor Use of Submittal Register

1.9.3 Approving Authority Use of Submittal Register

1.9.4 Copies Delivered to the Government

1.10 VARIATIONS

1.10.1 Considering Variations

1.10.2 Proposing Variations

1.10.3 Warranting that Variations are Compatible

1.10.4 Environmental Assessment of Variations

1.10.5 Review Schedule Extension

1.11 SCHEDULING

1.12 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

1.12.1 Review Notations

1.13 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.14 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.15 APPROVED SAMPLES

1.16 STAMPS

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

The scope of this Section covers the submittal procedures required by this contract. All required submittals shall be provided in both hard copy and electronic format (PDF) as described in paragraph 1.6.3 Electronic File Format. Electronic submittals shall be sent to the Project Representative via E-Mail to the extent possible.

1.2 SUMMARY

The Project Representative may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections.

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract drawings.

Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

Submittals requiring Government approval are to be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby.

Pick up and dispose of samples not incorporated into the work in accordance with manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

A submittal register showing items of equipment and materials for when submittals are required by the specifications is provided in Section

01 95 00 FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.3.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

Submittals requirements are specified in the technical sections.

Submittals are identified by Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles as follows:

SD-01 Pre-Work Submittals

Submittals which are required prior to the start of Installation or the start of the next major phase of the Installation on a multi-phase contract, includes schedules, tabular list of data, or tabular list including location, features, or other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work.

Certificates of insurance

Surety bonds

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List of proposed products

Submittal register

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Drawings, diagrams and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work.

Diagrams and instructions from a manufacturer or fabricator for use in producing the product and as aids to the Contractor for integrating the product or system into the project.

Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be coordinated.

SD-03 Product Data

Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the work.

Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

SD-06 Test Reports

Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements. Unless specified in another section, testing must have been within three years of date of contract award for the project.

Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

Investigation reports.

Daily logs and checklists.

Final acceptance test and operational test procedure.

SD-07 Certificates

Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that the product, system, or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or Subcontractor through Contractor. The document purpose

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 4 is to further promote the orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods, or personnel qualifications.

Confined space entry permits.

Text of posted operating instructions.

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and (MSDS)concerning impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Data that is furnished by the manufacturer, or the system provider, to the equipment operating and maintenance personnel, including manufacturer's help and product line documentation necessary to maintain and install equipment. This data is needed by operating and maintenance personnel for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the item.

This data is intended to be incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual or control system.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism.

Submittals required for Guiding Principle Validation (GPV) or Third Party Certification (TPC).

Special requirements necessary to properly close out a Installation contract. For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a major phase of Installation on a multi-phase contract.

1.3.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve submittal.

1.3.3 Work

As used in this section, on- and off-site Installation required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals , except those SD-01 Pre-Installation Submittals noted above , Installation, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such Installation.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with this section.

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SD-01 Pre-Work Submittals

Submittal Register; G

1.5 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

Submittals are classified as follows:

1.5.1 Government Approved (G)

Government approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, deviations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Project Representative. Within the terms of Contract Clause 52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR Installation, they are considered to be "shop drawings."

1.5.2 For Information Only

Submittals not requiring Government approval will be for information only.

They are not considered to be "shop drawings" within the terms of the Contract Clause referred to above.

1.6 PREPARATION

1.6.1 Transmittal Form

Use the sample transmittal form (ENG Form 4025-R) included in Section 01 95 00 FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS for submitting both Government approved and information only submittals in accordance with the instructions on the reverse side of the form. These forms are included in the QCS software that the Contractor is required to use for this contract. Properly complete this form by filling out all the heading blank spaces and identifying each item submitted. Exercise special care to ensure proper listing of the specification paragraph and sheet number of the contract drawings pertinent to the data submitted for each item.

1.6.2 Source Drawings for Shop Drawings

The entire set of Source Drawing files (DGN) will not be provided to the Contractor. Only those requested by the Contractor to prepare shop drawings may be provided. Request the specific Drawing Number only for the preparation of Shop Drawings. These drawings may only be provided after award.

1.6.2.1 Terms and Conditions

Data contained on these electronic files must not be used for any purpose other than as a convenience in the preparation of Installation data for the referenced project. Any other use or reuse shall be at the sole risk of the Contractor and without liability or legal exposure to the Government. The Contractor must make no claim and waives to the fullest extent permitted by law, any claim or cause of action of any nature against the Government, its agents or sub consultants that may arise out of or in connection with the use of these electronic files. The Contractor must, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify and hold the Government harmless against all damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and defense costs, arising out of or resulting from the use of these electronic files.

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These electronic Source Drawing files are not Installation documents.

Differences may exist between the Source Drawing files and the corresponding Installation documents. The Government makes no representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of the electronic Source Drawing files, nor does it make representation to the compatibility of these files with the Contractor hardware or software. In the event that a conflict arises between the signed and sealed Installation documents prepared by the Government and the furnished Source Drawing files, the signed and sealed Installation documents govern. The Contractor is responsible for determining if any conflict exists. Use of these Source Drawing files does not relieve the Contractor of duty to fully comply with the contract documents, including and without limitation, the need to check, confirm and coordinate the work of all contractors for the project. If the Contractor uses, duplicates or modifies these electronic Source Drawing files for use in producing Installation data related to this contract, remove all previous indicia of ownership (seals, logos, signatures, initials and dates).

1.6.3 Electronic File Format

Provide submittals in electronic format, with the exception of material samples required for SD-04 Samples items. In addition to the electronic submittal, provide hard copies of the submittals as listed in paragraph QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS. Compile each electronic submittal as a single, complete document, to include the Transmittal Form described within. Name the electronic submittal file specifically according to its contents, coordinate the file naming convention with the Project Representative.

Electronic files must be of sufficient quality that all information is legible. Use PDF as the electronic format, unless otherwise specified or directed by the Project Representative. Generate PDF files from original documents with bookmarks so that the text included in the PDF file is both searchable and can be copied. If documents are scanned, Optical Character Resolution (OCR) routines are required. Index and bookmark files exceeding 30 pages to allow efficient navigation of the file. When required, the electronic file must include a valid electronic signature, or scan of a signature.

Email electronic submittal documents fewer than 10MB to an email address as directed by the Project Representative. Provide electronic documents over 10MB on an optical disc, or through an electronic file sharing system such as the AMRDEC SAFE Web Application located at the following website:

https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/ .

Provide hard copies of submittals as required in paragraph QUANTITY OF

SUBMITTALS.

1.7 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

1.7.1 Number of Copies of SD-02 Shop Drawings

Submit one electronic (PDF format) and one hard copy of shop drawings requiring review and approval by Project Representative.

In addition, shop drawings shall also be submitted in CAD format (.dwg or .dgn).

3-D CAD files shall be submitted if they are available.

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1.7.2 Number of Copies of SD-03 Product Data and SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Submit in compliance with quantity requirements specified for shop drawings.

1.7.3 Number of Copies SD-05 Design Data and SD-07 Certificates

Submit in compliance with quantity requirements specified for shop drawings.

1.7.4 Number of Copies SD-06 Test Reports and SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

Submit in compliance with quantity and quality requirements specified for shop drawings other than field test results that will be submitted with QC reports.

1.7.5 Number of Copies of SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Submit one electronic (PDF format) and two hard copies of O&M Data to the Project Representative for review and approval.

1.7.6 Number of Copies of SD-01 PreInstallation Submittals and SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Unless otherwise specified, submit one electronic (PDF format) and one hard set of administrative submittals. CAD files in 2-D and 3-D (if available) formats shall also be provided for the as-built drawings.

1.8 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

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

1.9 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

Prepare and maintain submittal register, as the work progresses. Do not change data which is output in columns (c), (d), (e), and (f) as delivered by Government; retain data which is output in columns (a), (g), (h), and

(i) as approved. A submittal register showing items of equipment and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications is provided as an attachment. This list may not be all inclusive and additional submittals may be required. The Government will provide the initial submittal register in electronic format with the following fields completed, to the extent that will be required by the Government during subsequent usage.

Column (c): Lists specification section in which submittal is required.

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Column (d): Lists each submittal description (SD No. and type, e.g. SD-02 Shop Drawings) required in each specification section.

Column (e): Lists one principal paragraph in specification section where a material or product is specified. This listing is only to facilitate locating submitted requirements. Do not consider entries in column (e) as limiting project requirements.

Thereafter, the Contractor is to track all submittals by maintaining a complete list, including completion of all data columns, including dates on which submittals are received and returned by the Government.

1.9.1 Use of Submittal Register

Submit submittal register. Submit with QC plan and project schedule.

Verify that all submittals required for project are listed and add missing submittals. Coordinate and complete the following fields on the register submitted with the QC plan and the project schedule:

Column (a) Activity Number: Activity number from the project schedule.

Column (g) Contractor Submit Date: Scheduled date for approving authority to receive submittals.

Column (h) Contractor Approval Date: Date Contractor needs approval of submittal.

Column (i) Contractor Material: Date that Contractor needs material delivered to Contractor control.

1.9.2 Contractor Use of Submittal Register

Update the following fields in the Government-furnished submittal register program or equivalent fields in program utilized by Contractor with each submittal throughout contract.

Column (b) Transmittal Number: Contractor assigned list of consecutive numbers.

Column (j) Action Code (k): Date of action used to record Contractor's review when forwarding submittals to QC.

Column (l) List date of submittal transmission.

Column (q) List date approval received.

1.9.3 Approving Authority Use of Submittal Register

Update the following fields in the Government-furnished submittal register program or equivalent fields in program utilized by Contractor.

Column (b) Transmittal Number: Contractor assigned list of consecutive numbers.

Column (l) List date of submittal receipt.

Column (m) through (p) List Date related to review actions.

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Column (q) List date returned to Contractor.

1.9.4 Copies Delivered to the Government

Deliver one copy of submittal register updated by Contractor to Government with each invoice request.

1.10 VARIATIONS

Variations from contract requirements require both Designer of Record (DOR) and Government approval pursuant to contract Clause FAR 52.236-21 and will be considered where advantageous to Government.

1.10.1 Considering Variations

Discussion with Project Representative prior to submission, after consulting with the DOR, will help ensure functional and quality requirements are met and minimize rejections and re-submittals. When contemplating a variation which results in lower cost, consider submission of the variation as a Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP).

Specifically point out variations from contract requirements in transmittal letters. Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at no additional cost to the Government.

1.10.2 Proposing Variations

When proposing variation, deliver written request to the Project Representative, with documentation of the nature and features of the variation and why the variation is desirable and beneficial to Government, including the DOR's written analysis and approval. If lower cost is a benefit, also include an estimate of the cost savings. In addition to documentation required for variation, include the submittals required for the item. Clearly mark the proposed variation in all documentation.

Check the column "variation" of ENG Form 4025 for submittals which include proposed deviations requested by the Contractor. Set forth in writing the reason for any deviations and annotate such deviations on the submittal.

The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted deviations.

1.10.3 Warranting that Variations are Compatible

When delivering a variation for approval, Contractor, including its Designer(s) of Record, warrants that this contract has been reviewed to establish that the variation, if incorporated, will be compatible with other elements of work.

1.10.4 Environmental Assessment of Variations

Any variations requested by the Contractor, which may have an environmental impact, shall comply with all applicable environmental Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. The Project Representative reserves the right to disapprove alternate methods, even if they are more cost effective, if the Project Representative determines that the proposed alternate method will have an adverse environmental impact.

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1.10.5 Review Schedule Extension

In addition to normal submittal review period, a period of 10 business days will be allowed for consideration by the Government of submittals with variations.

1.11 SCHEDULING

Schedule and submit concurrently submittals covering component items forming a system or items that are interrelated. Include certifications to be submitted with the pertinent drawings at the same time. No delay damages or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals.

a. Coordinate scheduling, sequencing, preparing and processing of submittals with performance of work so that work will not be delayed by submittal processing. Allow for potential resubmittal of requirements.

b. Submittals called for by the contract documents will be listed on the register. If a submittal is called for but does not pertain to the contract work, the Contractor is to include the submittal in the register and annotate it "N/A" with a brief explanation. Approval by the Project Representative does not relieve the Contractor of supplying submittals required by the contract documents but which have been omitted from the register or marked "N/A."

c. Re-submit register and annotate monthly by the Contractor with actual submission and approval dates. When all items on the register have been fully approved, no further re-submittal is required.

d. Carefully control procurement operations to ensure that each individual submittal is made on or before the Contractor scheduled submittal date shown on the approved "Submittal Register."

d. Carefully control procurement operations to ensure that each individual submittal is made on or before the Contractor scheduled submittal date shown on the approved "Submittal Register."

e. Except as specified otherwise, allow review period, beginning with receipt by approving authority, that includes at least 30 working days for Project Representative approval. Period of review for submittals with Project Representative approval begins when Government receives submittal from Contractor.

1.12 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

When approving authority is Project Representative, the Government will:

a. Note date on which submittal was received.

b. Review submittals for approval within scheduling period specified and only for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

c. Identify returned submittals with one of the actions defined in paragraph REVIEW NOTATIONS and with markings appropriate for action indicated.

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Upon completion of review of submittals requiring Government approval, stamp and date submittals. One copy of the submittal will be retained by the Project Representative and one copy of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor.

1.12.1 Review Notations

Project Representative review will be completed within 30 calendar days after date of submission. Submittals will be returned to the Contractor with the following notations:

a. Submittals marked "approved" or "accepted" authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered.

b. Submittals marked "approved as noted" or "approved, except as noted, resubmittal not required," authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered provided he takes no exception to the corrections.

c. Submittals marked "not approved" or "disapproved," or "revise and resubmit," indicate noncompliance with the contract requirements or design concept, or that submittal is incomplete. Resubmit with appropriate changes. No work shall proceed for this item until resubmittal is approved.

d. Submittals marked "not reviewed" will indicate submittal has been previously reviewed and approved, is not required, does not have evidence of being reviewed and approved by Contractor, or is not complete. A submittal marked "not reviewed" will be returned with an explanation of the reason it is not reviewed. Resubmit submittals returned for lack of review by Contractor or for being incomplete, with appropriate action, coordination, or change.

1.13 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

Make corrections required by the Project Representative. If the Contractor considers any correction or notation on the returned submittals to constitute a change to the contract drawings or specifications; notice as required under the FAR clause 52.212-4(c) entitled CHANGES, is to be given to the Project Representative. Contractor is responsible for the dimensions and design of connection details and Installation of work.

Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at the Contractor's expense.

If changes are necessary to submittals, make such revisions and submission of the submittals in accordance with the procedures above. No item of work requiring a submittal change is to be accomplished until the changed submittals are approved.

1.14 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

The Project Representative's approval or acceptance of submittals is not to be construed as a complete check, and indicates only that the general method of Installation, materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory.

Approval or acceptance will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist, as the Contractor under the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) requirements of this contract is

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 12 responsible for dimensions, the design of adequate connections and details, and the satisfactory Installation of all work .

After submittals have been approved or accepted by the Project Representative, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

1.15 APPROVED SAMPLES

Approval of a sample is only for the characteristics or use named in such approval and is not be construed to change or modify any contract requirements. Before submitting samples, the Contractor to assure that the materials or equipment will be available in quantities required in the project. No change or substitution will be permitted after a sample has been approved.

Match the approved samples for materials and equipment incorporated in the work. If requested, approved samples, including those which may be damaged in testing, will be returned to the Contractor, at his expense, upon completion of the contract. Samples not approved will also be returned to the Contractor at its expense, if so requested.

Failure of any materials to pass the specified tests will be sufficient cause for refusal to consider, under this contract, any further samples of the same brand or make of that material. Government reserves the right to disapprove any material or equipment which previously has proved unsatisfactory in service.

Samples of various materials or equipment delivered on the site or in place may be taken by the Project Representative for testing. Samples failing to meet contract requirements will automatically void previous approvals. Contractor to replace such materials or equipment to meet contract requirements.

Approval of the Contractor's samples by the Project Representative does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities under the contract.

1.16 STAMPS

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

| CONTRACTOR |

| (Firm Name) | | _____ Approved | | _____ Approved with corrections as noted on submittal data and/or | | attached sheets(s) |

| SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________________ |

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| TITLE: ______________________________________________________________ |

| DATE: _______________________________________________________________ |

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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PROJECT SITE SECURITY AND AT/OPSEC PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

1.2 REFERENCES

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL PROCEDURE

1.5 PRE-SCREENING CONTRACTOR'S ON-SITE EMPLOYEES

1.6 ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES

1.7 CONVICT LABOR

1.8 ESCORTS

1.9 PRE-BID MEETING IN CONTROLLED AREA

1.9.1 U.S. Citizens

1.9.2 Foreign Nationals (FNs)

1.10 ELECTRONIC MEDIA PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR

1.11 CONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

1.12 RELEASE OF INFORMATION

1.13 VEHICLES

1.13.1 Parking of Vehicles

1.13.2 Identification of Vehicles

1.14 DAMAGE OR LOSS OF CONTRACTOR'S SUPPLIES AND PROPERTY

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Used)

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PROJECT SITE SECURITY AND AT/OPSEC PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

The entire Project area is not open to the public. Depending upon the level of security threat, some Project areas may or may not be open to the Contractor and Contractor employees. Guidance and forms for project site security requirements are available on the Nashville District Public Website:

http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/ContractSecurityRequirements.aspx

1.2 REFERENCES

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

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

PL 93-502 Freedom of Information Act of 1975

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Verified/Eligible Employee Candidates

Employee Identification and Control Procedure; G

Investigation Package

Foreign Nationals

1.4 EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL PROCEDURE

An employee identification and control procedure shall be submitted for approval for identification and control of employees entering or leaving the project site. It is expected that this will include a unique photo identification card for each Contractor and subcontractor employees working at the project site.

1.5 PRE-SCREENING CONTRACTOR'S ON-SITE EMPLOYEES

The Contractor must pre-screen potential employees to work on this contract using the E-verify Program ( https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify )

SECTION 01 35 50 Page 2 website to meet the established eligibility requirements. The Contractor must ensure that the employee has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible employee candidates must be provided to the Project Representative no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

1.6 ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES

All Contractor and associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with all applicable project and local security policies and procedures (provided by the district representative). The Contractor must also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by the District Security Management Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR Clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

Since the work is being done within a controlled area but is expected to last less than six months, the investigation requirements fall under Category B1 for US Citizens and Category C for Foreign Nationals.

Contract employees will need to be supervised/ escorted by a Corps employee while within the restricted area. In the event it is determined the contract will extend beyond six months, the contractor will need to comply with the requirements in Category B2 for US Citizens. Guidance and forms for the requirements are available on the Nashville District Public Website:

http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/ContractSecurityRequirements.aspx.

Contract employees are not authorized to begin work on the contract until investigation requirements have been completed and notification has been made by the Project Representative or the District Security Office.

1.7 CONVICT LABOR

Because the work is being performed in a restricted area, there are restrictions on use of persons either imprisoned or previously convicted of a felony. The Contractor shall not employ in the performance of this contract any person undergoing a sentence of imprisonment imposed by any court of a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, or the US Federal Government. The Contractor shall not employ in the performance of this contract any person who has been convicted of a felony imposed by any court of a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or the US Federal Government.

1.8 ESCORTS

All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. Note: The power House Control Room is deemed a restricted area and an escort for any contractor is mandatory at all times.

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1.9 PRE-BID MEETING IN CONTROLLED AREA

Any pre-bid meeting which will cover anything other than public domain information shall be limited to US Citizens, except under unique circumstances.

1.9.1 U.S. Citizens

The Offeror/Bidder and/or Contractor shall submit a Nashville District (LRN) Security Access Form to the Nashville District Point of Contact (LRN POC) five (5) calendar days prior to the site visit or any meeting held at or in LRN restricted/controlled areas (such as a Power Plant or Navigation Lock). If submitting the document in less than five days, the Offeror/Bidder may not receive approval for participation. The LRN POC will notify the individual(s) if the request is approval or denied.

The form with guidance is available at http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/ Contracting/Contract Security Requirements/LRN U.S. Citizen Pre-Bid Meeting or Site Visit Form

1.9.2 Foreign Nationals (FNs)

FNs wishing to attend a pre-bid meeting or site visit shall submit a completed LRN FN Security Form and legible color copies of two of the following documents: Passport (unexpired or expired), Certificate of U.S.

Citizenship (INS Form N-560 04 N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570), unexpired foreign Passport with I-551 stamp or attached INS Form I-94 indicating unexpired employment authorization, an Alien Registration Receipt Card with photo (INS Form I-151 or I-551), unexpired Temporary Resident Card (INS Form I-688), unexpired Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A), unexpired Reentry Permit (INS Form I-327), unexpired Refugee Travel Document (INS- Form I-571), or unexpired Employment Authorization Documentation issued by the INS which contains a photograph (INS Form I-688B) to the LRN POC to be forwarded to LRN-SM for approval. These documents must be submitted two (2) weeks prior to the meeting or site visit. Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis but will be limited.

The form with guidance is available at http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/ Contracting/Contract Security Requirements/LRN Foreign National Security Form

1.10 ELECTRONIC MEDIA PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR

The Contractor shall ensure all media, electronic files, etc., it provides to the Government shall be free of viruses, Trojan horses, bots, worms, malware, defects, or any other harmful item of a destructive nature.

1.11 CONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

All contractor employees and subcontractors shall conduct themselves in a proper manner at all times. No alcoholic or intoxicating beverages or substances or illegal drugs or controlled substances not prescribed by a physician shall be possessed, consumed, or be under the influence of any such substance while on Government property.

The Contractor shall remove from the site any individual whose continued

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Army Corps of Engineers.

The Project Representative or the appointed receiving agent will require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site anyone who is incompetent or who endangers persons or property or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee's ability to satisfactorily perform the work. Notification to the Contractor will be made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification will be verbal and will be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required under this contract and immediate replacement shall be made as required.

1.12 RELEASE OF INFORMATION

The Contractor shall not make available to the news media or publicly disclose any data generated or reviewed under this contract. Any inquiry received by the Contractor for information concerning work performed under this contract shall be referred to the Government for evaluation under the Freedom of Information Act of 1975, PL 93-502 , 5 U.S.C., Section 552. The determination of whether records will be released will remain with the Government. The Contractor shall assist the Project Representative in compiling information or records for submission upon request by the government. Reports and data generated under this contract shall become the property of the Government and distribution to any other source by the Contractor, unless authorized is prohibited.

1.13 VEHICLES

1.13.1 Parking of Vehicles

Parking of private and Contractor vehicles shall be restricted to the areas designated by the Government. Vehicles shall be parked no closer than 30 feet from occupied buildings.

1.13.2 Identification of Vehicles

The Contractor shall supply the Government with an up-to-date vehicle list that identifies Contractor vehicles by license plate number, make and model of vehicle.

1.14 DAMAGE OR LOSS OF CONTRACTOR'S SUPPLIES AND PROPERTY

The Contractor is responsible for taking the action necessary to protect Contractor supplies, materials and equipment, and the personal property of Contractor employees from loss, damage or theft. The Government assumes no responsibility for theft, damage, etc., of the above. All incidents of theft (or suspected theft) of Contractor materials, supplies, or equipment from project lands shall be reported to the Project Representative.

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1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 ORDERING INFORMATION

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SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

Various publications are referenced in other sections of the specifications to establish requirements for the work. These references are identified in each section by document number, date and title. The document number used in the citation is the number assigned by the standards producing organization (e.g. ASTM B564 Standard Specification for Nickel Alloy Forgings). However, when the standards producing organization has not assigned a number to a document, an identifying number has been assigned for reference purposes.

1.2 ORDERING INFORMATION

The addresses of the standards publishing organizations whose documents are referenced in other sections of these specifications are listed below, and if the source of the publications is different from the address of the sponsoring organization, that information is also provided.

AIR-CONDITIONING, HEATING AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE (AHRI)

2111 Wilson Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Ph: 703-524-8800 Fax: 703-562-1942 Internet: http://www.ahrinet.org

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING

ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)

1791 Tullie Circle, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Ph: 800-527-4723 or 404-636-8400 Fax: 404-321-5478 E-mail: ashrae@ashrae.org Internet: http://www.ashrae.org

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

13301 NW 47 Ave Miami, FL 33054

Ph: 888-WELDING, 305-824-1177, 305-826-6192 Fax: 305-826-6195 E-mail: customer.service@awspubs.com Internet: http://www.aws.org

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

Two Park Avenue, M/S 10E New York, NY 10016-5990 Ph: 800-843-2763 Fax: 973-882-1717 E-mail: customercare@asme.org

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Internet: http://www.asme.org

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700 West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 Ph: 877-909-2786 Internet: http://www.astm.org

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

445 and 501 Hoes Lane Piscataway, NJ 08854-4141 Ph: 732-981-0060 or 800-701-4333 Fax: 732-562-9667 E-mail: onlinesupport@ieee.org Internet: http://www.ieee.org

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS

(IAPMO)

4755 E. Philadelphia St.

Ontario, CA 91761 Ph: 909-472-4100 Fax: 909-472-4150 E-mail: iapmo@iapmo.org Internet: http://www.iapmo.org

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)

500 New Jersey Avenue, NW 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001 Ph: 800-786-4452 or 888-422-7233 E-mail: order@iccsafe.org Internet: www.iccsafe.org

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO)

ISO Central Secretariat Chemin de Blandonnet 8 CP 401 - 1214 Vernier, Geneva Switzerland Ph: 41-22-749-01-11 Fax: 41-22-733-34-30 E-mail: central@iso.ch Internet: https://www.iso.org/contact-iso.html

MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTINGS

INDUSTRY (MSS)

127 Park Street, NE Vienna, VA 22180-4602 Ph: 703-281-6613 E-mail: info@mss-hq.com Internet: http://mss-hq.org/Store/index.cfm

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

1300 North 17th Street, Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22209 Ph: 703-841-3200 Internet: http://www.nema.org/

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

1 Batterymarch Park

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Quincy, MA 02169-7471 Ph: 617-770-3000 Fax: 617-770-0700 Internet: http://www.nfpa.org

SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS' NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

(SMACNA)

4201 Lafayette Center Drive Chantilly, VA 20151-1219 Ph: 703-803-2980 Fax: 703-803-3732 Internet: http://www.smacna.org

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

CRD-C DOCUMENTS available on Internet:

http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?c=68 Order Other Documents from:

USACE Publications Depot Attn: CEHEC-IM-PD 2803 52nd Avenue Hyattsville, MD 20781-1102 Ph: 301-394-0081 Fax: 301-394-0084 E-mail: pubs-army@usace.army.mil Internet: http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/ or http://www.hnc.usace.army.mil/Missions/Engineering/TECHINFO.aspx

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)

1000 Independence Avenue Southwest Washington, D.C. 20585 Internet: www.eere.energy.gov

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)

General Services Administration 1275 First St. NE Washington, DC 20417 Ph: 202-501-1231 Internet: http://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/ElibMain/home.do Obtain documents from:

Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System

(ASSIST)

Internet: https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/ ; account registration required

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

8601 Adelphi Road College Park, MD 20740-6001 Ph: 866-272-6272 Fax: 301-837-0483 Internet: http://www.archives.gov Order documents from:

Superintendent of Documents U.S.Government Printing Office (GPO) 710 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20401 Ph: 202-512-1800 Fax: 202-512-2104

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E-mail: contactcenter@gpo.gov Internet: http://www.gpoaccess.gov

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

2600 N.W. Lake Road Camas, WA 98607-8542 Ph: 877-854-3577 E-mail: CEC.us@us.ul.com Internet: http://www.ul.com/ UL Directories available through IHS at http://www.ihs.com

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ATTACHMENTS:

1. ENG Form 4025 Transmittal Form

2. Submittal Register

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1.1 FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS

Listed below, and attached at the end of this section, are forms and attachments referred to in other parts of the set of technical specifications.

1. ENG Form 4025 Transmittal Form. See Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES.

2. Submittal Register. See Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

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DEMOLITION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

1.2 REFERENCES

1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.3.1 Demolition

1.3.2 General Requirements

1.4 ITEMS TO REMAIN IN PLACE

1.4.1 Existing Construction Limits and Protection

1.4.2 Weather Protection

1.4.3 Utility Service

1.4.4 Facilities

1.5 SUBMITTALS

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.6.1 Dust and Debris Control

1.7 PROTECTION

1.7.1 Protection of Personnel

1.8 RELOCATIONS

1.9 EXISTING CONDITIONS

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3.1 EXISTING FACILITIES TO BE REMOVED

3.1.1 Miscellaneous Metal

3.1.2 Patching

3.1.3 Air Conditioning Equipment

3.1.4 Mechanical Equipment and Fixtures

3.1.4.1 Preparation for Storage

3.1.4.2 Piping

3.1.4.3 Ducts

3.1.4.4 Fixtures, Motors and Machines

3.1.5 Electrical Equipment and Fixtures

3.1.5.1 Electrical Devices

3.1.5.2 Conduit and Miscellaneous Items

3.2 DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL

3.2.1 Title to Materials

3.2.2 Reuse of Materials and Equipment

3.2.3 Salvaged Materials and Equipment

3.2.4 Disposal of Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS)

3.2.4.1 Special Instructions

3.2.5 Unsalvageable and Non-Recyclable Material

3.3 CLEANUP

3.4 DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

Contractor shall remove the existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and all its accessories for the installation of the new HVAC equipment and its accessories.

1.2 REFERENCES

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

AIR-CONDITIONING, HEATING AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE (AHRI)

AHRI Guideline K (2009) Guideline for Containers for Recovered Non-Flammable Fluorocarbon Refrigerants

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

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

40 CFR 82 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone

1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.3.1 Demolition

Prepare a Demolition Plan and submit proposed salvage, reused items, deconstruction, and removal procedures for approval before work is started. Include in the plan procedures for careful removal and disposition of materials specified to be salvaged, coordination with other work in progress. Coordinate with Waste Management Plan. Provide procedures for safe conduct of the work in accordance with EM 385-1-1 .

Plan shall be approved by Project Representative prior to work beginning.

1.3.2 General Requirements

Do not begin demolition or deconstruction until authorization is received from the Project Representative. Remove rubbish and debris from the project site; do not allow accumulations inside or outside the building.

The work includes deconstruction, salvage of identified items and materials, and removal of resulting rubbish and debris. Remove rubbish and debris from Government property daily, unless otherwise directed.

Store materials that cannot be removed daily in areas specified by the Project Representative. In the interest of occupational safety and

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1.4 ITEMS TO REMAIN IN PLACE

Take necessary precautions to avoid damage to…