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W912WJ-16-B-0015

Paint Service Bridge

Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, New Hampshire

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

August 2016

Paint Service Bridge, Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 01 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 97 02 PREPARATION AND PAINTING OF SERVICE BRIDGE

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Service Bridge Description

1.1.2 Work to be Performed

1.1.3 Existing Conditions Photographs

1.2 REFERENCES

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

1.5 COORDINATION AND DIRECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

1.6 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.6.1 Site Security

1.7 WORK SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING

1.7.1 Hours of Operations

1.7.2 Work Sequence

1.7.2.1 General

1.7.2.2 Initial Project Schedule

1.7.2.3 Periodic Schedule Updates

1.7.3 Organization at the Site

1.7.3.1 General

1.7.3.2 Rate of Progress

1.8 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF FACILITIES AND HAULING ROUTES

1.9 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.9.1 Access to the Site and Storage/Staging Areas

1.9.1.1 Access to the Control Tower by Service Bridge

1.9.2 Temporary Facilities and Utilities, and Storage Areas

1.9.3 Work Limits

1.9.4 Protection and Security

1.9.5 Work By Other Contractors

1.9.6 Emergency Contacts

1.9.7 Damaged Property

1.9.8 Contractor's Receipt of Supplies

1.9.9 Daily Clean Up

1.9.10 Government Sanitary Facilities

1.10 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.11 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.11.1 General

1.11.2 Contractor's Project Superintendent

1.12 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.13 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Service Bridge Description

The service bridge at the Franklin Falls Dam in Franklin, New Hampshire was constructed in 1943 and consists of a 141'-5" deck truss main span (140'-0" center to center of bearings) with a 39'-6 1/8" multi-girder approach span

(37'-11" center to center of bearings) and a 5'-11 11/16" reinforced concrete span at the center pier which is monolithically poured with the upper pier stem. The slab cantilevers out on either side of the pier stem to the expansion joints of both the main truss span and the approach span.

The total bridge length is 186'-10 13/16". The bridge substructure consists of one reinforced concrete abutment at the approach span, one reinforced concrete pier and two reinforced concrete corbels that are integral with the Intake Control Tower.

The approach span is supported by the concrete abutment on its easterly (fixed) end and by the concrete pier at its westerly (expansion) end. The three approach span girders are riveted built-up girders spaced at 7'-0" center to center with floor beam channels spaced at 4'-9" center to center. The girder web depth varies from 3'-7" at mid span to 5'-6 1/4" at the centerline of girder bearings.

The main truss span is supported on the concrete pier at its easterly (expansion) end and on two reinforced concrete corbels, monolithically poured with the support columns at its westerly (fixed) end. Center to center spacing of the trusses is 14'-0" with 11'-8" center-to-center spacing of floor beams. Two longitudinal stringers span between each floor beam at a spacing of 4'-8" center-to-center.

Both approach and main span superstructures support an 8" reinforced concrete deck with a curb to curb distance of 12'-6". Six steel utility conduits run longitudinally along the bridge parallel to the north truss on the main span and between the north and middle girders of the approach span. These conduits start from the abutment backwall, pass through the pier stem, and terminate at the control tower wall. The utilities are supported on timber blocking and angles that hang from eyebolts clamped to the main span and approach span floor beam bottom flanges.

1.1.2 Work to be Performed

The general description below is given to indicate the approximate scope of this project only. It does not limit the work required under the project drawings and specifications.

The work of this project involves painting of the Service Bridge at the Franklin Falls Dam in Franklin, New Hampshire. Fall hazards exist on this project and fall protection for workers is required.

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The original existing paint system on the Service Bridge, not fully removed since the original construction, is composed of a lead-containing primer and a top coat system. Maintenance painting was last performed in 1997.

The existing paint system is in generally fair to good condition, but scattered minor corrosion does exist on most surfaces. The Contractor shall perform a maintenance painting for all steel components of the bridge, to include all structural members, handrails, expansion joint cover plates, and related items, both above and below the bridge deck.

The maintenance painting involves solvent cleaning, dry abrasive blasting, and application of a paint system to all steel surfaces of the Service Bridge. The dry abrasive blasting involves brush-off grade blasting of all surfaces to be painted. Areas of corrosion and areas showing paint distress are estimated at less than 10% of the steel surfaces. Water blasting is not permitted for preparation of steel surfaces for painting.

Following steel preparation by blasting, a zinc-rich moisture-cure polyurethane primer (SSPC Paint 40) shall be applied to all areas of bare steel and remaining corrosion. In addition, a stripe coat of SSPC Paint 40 shall be applied to all edges, corners, welds, fasteners, and other surface irregularities. Following application of the primer and stripe coats, all steel, including areas previously primed and striped, shall be topcoated with two coats of an aliphatic polyurethane paint (SSPC Paint 36). The topcoats shall be tinted green to match the existing unfaded green found on sheltered areas of the bridge structural steel below the deck. The Contracting Officer shall approve the final color prior to application of topcoats. All steel members of the bridge shall be prepared and painted including girders, diaphragms, entire bearing assemblies, expansion joint cover plate, utility conduits, above deck steel railings and decorative steel, light fixtures, drain grates, two metal plates at the side of concrete piers at entrance from dam crest, exterior of doors leading into the service tower, threshold at the service tower entrance, drain grate on back balcony, and two light hatch covers on the back balcony.

Due to the presence of lead in the paint system on the Service Bridge, the Contractor is required to implement worker health and safety measures and environmental protection measures as required by these specifications and by applicable Federal, State of New Hampshire, and local laws and regulations.

The painting firm for this project shall demonstrate its qualifications by providing proof of certification in the following standards promulgated by The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC):

a. SSPC QP 1, Standard Procedure for Evaluating Painting Contractors (Field Application to Complex Industrial Structures), 2012.

b. SSPC QP 2, Standard Procedure for the Qualification of Painting Contractors (Field Removal of Hazardous Coatings from Complex Structures), 2009, revisions 2013. Category A required.

1.1.3 Existing Conditions Photographs

Photographs showing the existing conditions of the Service Bridge are attached at the end of this section. The photographs are attached for informational purposes only. The Contractor shall make his own investigations of existing conditions in the field prior to the start of work.

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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.

SOCIETY FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS (SSPC)

SSPC Paint 36 (2006) Two-Component Weatherable Aliphatic Polyurethane Topcoat, Performance-Based

SSPC Paint 40 (2007) Zinc-Rich Moisture-Cure Polyurethane Primer, Performance-Based

SSPC QP 1 (2012; E 2012) Standard Procedure for Evaluating Painting Contractors (Field Application to Complex Industrial Structures)

SSPC QP 2 (2009; E 2013) Standard Procedure for the Qualification of Painting Contractors (Field Removal of Hazardous Coatings from Complex Structures)

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. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Initial Project Schedule; G, RO

In accordance with the contract clauses, the Contractor shall, within 5 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP) or as otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer, submit for approval a practicable project schedule. When changes are authorized that result in contract time extensions, the Contractor shall submit a revised project schedule for approval by the Contracting Officer.

SD-07 Certificates

Periodic Schedule Updates; G, RO

Request Application; G, RO

Request Application to work outside the hours of operation.

1.4 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

a. At all times during the performance of the contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent project superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has the authority to act for the Contractor.

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b. The project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the site at all times and be responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

c. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be deemed as cause for a non-compensatory stoppage and suspension of work until the deficiency is remedied.

1.5 COORDINATION AND DIRECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

a. The Contractor shall not take or accept any direction or instructions issued by any person, employed by the Government or otherwise, other than the Contracting Officer that changes the terms and conditions of contract actions, the scope, or any change that impacts the cost, price, or schedule. Changes authorized by the Contracting Officer will be in the form of a written, official, signed modification to the contract action received by the Contractor before the Contractor will act upon those changes. The Contractor will comply with the changes clause of this contract when the Contractor believes direction has been given from persons other than the Government Contracting Officer that equate to a change by notifying the Contracting Officer as directed by the clause. Any direction given by any Government employee or any other person outside their authority must be reported to the Contracting Officer.

b. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is limited to the authorities stated in the COR appointment letter. If a COR is appointed under this contract, they will be appointed by written letter from the Contracting Officer to the Contractor and COR specific to this contract only. COR appointment letters from previous contracts are not valid for this contract. See the Contracting Officer’s Representative clause of this contract.

1.6 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.6.1 Site Security

The Contractor shall report any vandalism, suspicious activities or devices to the Contracing Officer or local police as soon as possible. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of any heightened security measures and will expect vigilant monitoring of equipment and grounds while working. At a heightened security posture, there may be work areas that are restricted. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of these restricted areas, and work may be delayed or restricted or will be performed in these areas under the direct supervision of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel.

1.7 WORK SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING

1.7.1 Hours of Operations

Normal work hours are from 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Contractor will not be permitted to work on Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.

The exclusion of work on Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays has been considered in computing the performance time of this contract. The following legal holidays are observed:

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January 1st Third Monday in January Third Monday in February Last Monday of May July 4th 1st Monday of September 2nd Monday of October 11th of November Fourth Thursday of November 25th of December

When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday.

Work outside the normal hours of operation requires Contracting Officer approval. The request to work outside the hours of operation shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer 10 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government. The request application shall include specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title, and names of all individuals who will be working outside the hours of operations. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work shall be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.7.2 Work Sequence

1.7.2.1 General

There are certain essential criteria relative to the preparation of a work sequence and time schedule which the Contractor will be required to implement and follow during the prosecution of the work. Minor variations in the sequence of the items of work as specified may be made by the Contractor, provided such variations do not conflict with critical elements of the schedule. Proposed minor variations shall be noted on the progress charts submittal required by CONTRACT CLAUSE, entitled "SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS". Variations shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to implementation.

1.7.2.2 Initial Project Schedule

The initial project schedule shall be in the form of a chart graphically indicating the sequence proposed to accomplish each work feature or operation. The chart shall be prepared to show the starting and completion dates of all work features on a linear horizontal time scale beginning with date of Notice to Proceed and indicating calendar days to completion. The Contractor shall indicate on the chart the important work features or operations that are critical to the timely overall completion of the project. Key dates for such important work features and portions of work features are milestone dates and shall be so indicated on the chart. This schedule will be the medium through which the timeliness of the Contractor's construction effort is appraised. Anticipated adverse weather delay days shall be included in the schedule.

1.7.2.3 Periodic Schedule Updates

An updated schedule showing actual progress shall be submitted monthly or with each pay request. Changes to the base-line schedule shall be outlined in a narrative describing the reason for the change.

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1.7.3 Organization at the Site

1.7.3.1 General

The Contractor shall employ ample personnel and sufficient equipment to accomplish the work of this contract in the least amount of time, within the prosecution period specified in SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, Clause 1.

1.7.3.2 Rate of Progress

Should the Contractor fail to maintain a satisfactory rate of progress in accordance with the Contractor's approved progress schedule, the Contracting Officer may require that additional personnel and equipment be placed on the work and weekend and overtime work be performed, in order that the work be brought up to schedule and maintained.

1.8 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF FACILITIES AND HAULING ROUTES

The Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

(1) Determining the trucking and hauling routes and associated restrictions to and from the work, to include the coordination for the use of such routes with local, State, and Federal authorities.

(3) Complying with all local, State, and Federal regulations and restrictions when using any facilities or hauling routes.

1.9 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.9.1 Access to the Site and Storage/Staging Areas

Access to the project site is available for construction traffic. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining access necessary for its equipment, material, and plant to and from the work area.

Access to temporary facilities and storage/staging areas shall be as specified in Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND

CONTROLS.

1.9.1.1 Access to the Control Tower by Service Bridge

Pedestrian access by Government Personnel across the Service Bridge to the Control Tower shall be maintained at all times during the prosecution of this contract.

1.9.2 Temporary Facilities and Utilities, and Storage Areas

The Contractor shall conform to Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS regarding temporary facilities, temporary utilities, and storage areas. Confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

1.9.3 Work Limits

Work shall be restricted to areas of the bridge requiring preparation and

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1.9.4 Protection and Security

a. Protection to Contractor personnel or their equipment cannot be provided at the worksite by the Government.

b. The Contractor shall protect all its personnel, Government personnel, and the general public from injury.

c. The Contractor shall conduct all its work so as to prevent injury or unsafe conditions during construction.

1.9.5 Work By Other Contractors

During the performance period of this contract, no other work is anticipated to occur by other contractors.

1.9.6 Emergency Contacts

The Contractor shall provide a list of emergency contacts in the event of an emergency. The list shall include the contact names, addresses, and telephone numbers. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

1.9.7 Damaged Property

Work shall proceed in a manner which will minimize disturbance or risk of damage to structures and surrounding lands. The Contractor shall repair such items damaged in the course of carrying out the work at no additional cost to the Government. All repairs shall match similar existing items in all aspects. All replacements shall be in kind.

1.9.8 Contractor's Receipt of Supplies

The Contractor shall be responsible for all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site.

1.9.9 Daily Clean Up

The Contractor shall at all times keep rubbish from entering surrounding lands and water. Rubbish accumulated at the temporary facilities shall be removed from the premises daily.

1.9.10 Government Sanitary Facilities

Toilet facilities are not available on site for Contractor's use. The Contractor shall provide portable toilets for its personnel and subcontractors as specified in Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

FACILITIES AND CONTROLS.

1.10 QUALITY ASSURANCE

a. All items of work not addressed in the contract documents shall be completed in strict accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications.

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b. The Government is not obligated to inspect the Contractor’s work, or to protect the Contractor from the consequences of its work. Government inspections are a general examination of the Contractor’s conduct and workmanship and are solely for the purpose of the Government.

Government-designated Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) do not have the authority to accept work, nor is a Government inspection to be construed as conclusive.

c. Government agents including QARs and project engineers are not authorized to change the contract without the written approval of the Contracting Officer; this lack of authority extends to all situations in which the action of these agents could be construed as constituting a change.

d. The quality of workmanship is subject to audit by Government or Government-designated QARs at any time during the contract. The Contractor shall cooperate fully and provide all information necessary for this audit.

e. The Contractor shall submit all requests for changes in writing to the Contracting Officer. Do not proceed with changes without possession of written authorization of the Contracting Officer.

f. The Contractor shall not conceal any work unless the Contracting Officer has approved all items of work which are to be concealed. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of its intention to conceal work at least 24 hours in advance of concealment.

1.11 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.11.1 General

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions in observing safety regulations in accordance with Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, and shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government property. The Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with security and with fire safety regulations especially with regards to ingress and egress. Temporary closures shall not compromise life safety, security or fire safety.

1.11.2 Contractor's Project Superintendent

The Contractor's project superintendent shall take an active role in enforcing the safety requirements by participation in safety conferences, hazard analysis, tool box meetings, walk-through inspections, correction of violations, etc., and including that of any subcontractor's work.

1.12 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

To provide for control of all environmental pollution arising from construction activities, the Contractor and its subcontractors, in the performance of this contract, shall comply with Section 01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental protection pollution control and abatement.

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1.13 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

The Contracting Officer will conduct a preconstruction conference with key Contractor personnel. The purpose of the conference is to review contract requirements and to establish a working relationship between the Contractor's Staff and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel who will be closely associated with the project. During the conference, the Contracting Officer will inform the Contractor concerning Job Safety, Quality Control, Labor Relations, and Environmental Protection. The Contractor's Superintendent, Quality Control Representative, and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall attend this conference.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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From Dam Crest Looking Toward Intake Tower

From Dam Crest at Start of Bridge Looking Toward Intake Tower

Railings and Bridge Deck; looking towards Intake Tower from Dam Crest

Light Pedestal

Intake Tower Doors

Railing at Intake Tower

Service Bridge from Dam Crest

Service Bridge at Dam Crest from Upstream Slope

Beneath Bridge at Dam Crest Showing Conduits and Structural Steel

From Dam Crest Looking Towards Intake Tower

Beneath Bridge Looking Toward Dam Crest Showing Conduits and Structural Steel

From Upstream Slope Showing Structural Steel

From Upstream Slope Showing Structural Steel

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

1.2.2 Approving Authority

1.2.3 Work

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.4.1 Government Approved (G)

1.4.1.1 Approval Codes

1.4.2 Information Only

1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

1.6 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

1.6.1 Number of Copies of SD-02 Shop Drawings

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

Manufacturer's Instructions

1.6.3 Number of Samples SD-04 Samples

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

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

Field Reports

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

1.6.7 Number of Copies of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals and SD-11

Closeout Submittals

1.7 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

1.8 VARIATIONS

1.8.1 Considering Variations

1.8.2 Proposing Variations

1.8.3 Warranting That Variations Are Compatible

1.8.4 Review Schedule Is Modified

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 SCHEDULING

1.11 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

1.11.1 Review Notations

1.12 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.13 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.14 APPROVED SAMPLES

1.15 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

1.16 STAMPS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals 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.

Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager to check and approve all items prior to submittal and stamp, sign, and date indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. Include within submittals items such as:

Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals.

Submittals requiring Government approval 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.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 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 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittals which are required prior to start of construction (work) or the start of the next major phase of the construction 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

List of proposed Subcontractors

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List of proposed products

Construction Progress Schedule

Network Analysis Schedule (NAS)

Submittal register

Schedule of prices

Accident Prevention Plan

Work plan

Quality Control(QC) plan

Environmental protection plan

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. (Testing must have been within two 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.

SD-07 Certificates

Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that product, system or material meets specification requirements shall 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 purpose of which is to further qualify the orderly progression of a portion of the work by

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1.2.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve submittal.

1.2.3 Work

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

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 this section.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittal Register; G, RO

1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

Submittals are classified as follows:

1.4.1 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 Contracting Officer.

Within the terms of the Contract Clause entitled, "Specifications and Drawings for Construction," they are considered to be "shop drawings."

1.4.1.1 Approval Codes

a. Construction/Operations Division {"AO" (Area Office), "RO" (Resident Office), or "PO" (Project Office) Reviewer}: An "AO", "RO", or "PO" in column "f" indicates that the submittal review action is by New England District Construction/Operations Division. Send all such submittals to the project Resident or Area Engineer, as applicable.

b. Engineering/Planning Division {"DO" (District Office) Reviewer): A "DO" on the attached submittal register, column "f" indicates that the submittal review action is by the New England District, Engineering/Planning Division, or other organization in the District Office. Send all such submittals to the project Resident or Area Engineer for distribution to the appropriate approving authority.

c. Architect-Engineer Firm {"AE" reviewer): An "AE" on the attached submittal register, column "f" indicates that the submittal review action is by the Architect-Engineer firm asscociated with the project.

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1.4.2 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.

1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

Use the attached sample transmittal form (ENG Form 4025) for submitting both Government approved and information only submittals in accordance with the instructions on the reverse side of the form. These forms will be furnished to the Contractor and 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 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

Submit one electronic PDF copy of all submittals (except samples) and paper copies as indicated below.

1.6.1 Number of Copies of SD-02 Shop Drawings

Submit seven copies of submittals of shop drawings requiring review and approval only by QC organization and seven copies of shop drawings requiring review and approval by Contracting Officer.

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

Submit in compliance with quantity requirements specified for shop drawings.

1.6.3 Number of Samples SD-04 Samples

a. Submit two samples, or two sets of samples showing range of variation, of each required item. One approved sample or set of samples will be retained by approving authority and one will be returned to Contractor.

b. Submit one sample panel or provide one sample installation where directed. Include components listed in technical section or as directed.

c. Submit one sample installation, where directed.

d. Submit one sample of non-solid materials.

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

Submit in compliance with quantity requirements specified for shop drawings.

1.6.5 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.

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

Submit five copies of O&M Data to the Contracting Officer for review and approval.

1.6.7 Number of Copies of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals and SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Unless otherwise specified, submit three sets of administrative submittals.

1.7 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

Normally submittals for information only will not be returned. Approval of the Contracting Officer is not required on information only submittals.

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

1.8 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.

1.8.1 Considering Variations

Discussion with Contracting Officer 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 that 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.

1.8.2 Proposing Variations

When proposing variation, deliver written request to the Contracting Officer, 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 that 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.

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1.8.3 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.

1.8.4 Review Schedule Is Modified

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

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. Maintain a submittal register for the project in accordance with Section 01 45 01 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS). 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.

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.

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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 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.

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.

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 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 Contracting Officer 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

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 9 individual submittal is made on or before the Contractor scheduled submittal date shown on the approved "Submittal Register".

1.11 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

When approving authority is Contracting Officer, 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 entitled, "Review Notations," of this section and with markings appropriate for action indicated.

Upon completion of review of submittals requiring Government approval, stamp and date approved submittals. Two copies of the approved submittal will be retained by the Contracting Officer and five copies of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor. If the Government performs a conformance review of other Designer of Record approved submittals, the submittals will be so identified and returned, as described above.

1.11.1 Review Notations

Contracting Officer 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.

1.12 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

Contractor shall make corrections required by the Contracting Officer. 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 clause entitled, "Changes," is to be given to the Contracting Officer. Contractor is responsible for the dimensions and design of connection details and construction of work.

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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, the Contractor shall 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. Submittals requiring resubmittal shall be resubmitted within 14 calendar days unless additional time is granted by the Government.

1.13 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

The Contracting Officer's approval or acceptance of submittals is not to be construed as a complete check, and indicates only that the general method of construction, 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 responsible for dimensions, the design of adequate connections and details, and the satisfactory construction of all work.

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

1.14 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 shall 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 Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities under the contract.

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1.15 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

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

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:

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| CONTRACTOR |

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

| SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________________ |

| TITLE: ______________________________________________________________ |

| DATE: _______________________________________________________________ |

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not used.

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01 11 00 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

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1.8Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) 1.9.1Hot Work Permit 1.12.4Certificate of Compliance

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01 50 00 1.4 G ROConstruction Site Plan

3.8.9 G ROTemporary Electrical System

SD-03 Product Data 2.2Barricades 2.2Safety Fence 2.2Chain-Link Fence

01 57 20 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

1.7 G ROEnvironmental Protection Plan

01 74 19 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

1.5 G ROWaste Management Plan

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