016000.pdf

DCFT #082207

Hanson #03S1408GGB

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MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 016000 – MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Products:

1. New items for incorporation in the Work, whether purchased by Contractor or Government for the Project, or taken from previously purchased stock and may also include existing materials or components required for reuse.

2. Includes the terms material, equipment, machinery, components, subsystem, system, hardware, software, and terms of similar intent and is not intended to change the meaning of such other terms used in the Contract Documents as those terms are self-explanatory and have well recognized meanings in the construction industry.

3. Items identified by manufacturer’s product name, including make or model designation, indicated in the manufacturer’s published product literature, that is current as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Administrative Submittals:

1. List of all proposed substitute or “or-equal” items/methods.

2. Schedule of factory tests required by Contract Documents. Identify tests for which

COTR’s presence has been specified.

B. Quality Control Submittals:

1. Factory Tests: As specified in the individual Specifications:

a. Procedures: Preliminary outlines:

1) Final Accepted Procedures: Prior to start of factory testing.

b. Test Documentation: Results of successful testing, including certification of procedures and results.

1.3 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

A. When practical, factory assemble products. Matchmark or tag separate parts and assemblies to facilitate field assembly. Cover machined and unpainted parts that may be damaged by the elements with a strippable protective coating.

B. Package products to facilitate handling and protect from damage during shipping, handling, and storage. Mark or tag outside of each package or crate to indicate its purchase order

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C. Spare Parts, Special Tools, Test Equipment, Expendables, and Maintenance Materials:

1. Furnish as required by the Specifications prior to (i) starting functional testing or;

(ii) operation of the equipment by 183rd Fighter Wing Personnel, or; (iii) 75 percent Project completion, whichever occurs first.

2. Properly package to avoid damage, in original cartons insofar as possible. Replace parts damaged or otherwise inoperable.

3. Firmly fix to, and prominently display on, each package:

a. Minimum 3 in. by 6 in. manila shipping tag with the following information printed clearly:

1) Manufacturer’s part description and number.

2) Applicable equipment description.

3) Quantity of parts in package.

4) Equipment manufacturer.

5) Applicable Specification section.

6) Name of Contractor.

7) Project name.

4. Notify COTR upon arrival.

D. Protect equipment from exposure to the elements and keep thoroughly dry and dust free at all times. Protect painted surfaces against impact, abrasion, discoloration, or other damage. Grease or oil all bearings and similar items.

E. Request a minimum seven (7) day advance notice of shipment from manufacturers. Upon receipt of manufacturer’s advance notice of shipment, promptly notify COTR of anticipated date and place of arrival.

F. Factory Test Results: Reviewed and accepted by COTR before product shipment as required in individual Specification sections.

1.4 DELIVERY AND INSPECTION

A. Deliver products in accordance with the accepted current progress schedule and coordinate to avoid conflict with Work and conditions at the site. Deliver anchor bolts and templates sufficiently early to permit setting prior to placement of structural concrete.

B. Deliver products in undamaged condition, in manufacturer’s original container or packaging, with identifying labels intact and legible. Include on label date of manufacture and shelf life, where applicable. Include UL labels on products so specified.

C. Unload products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions for unloading, or as specified.

Record the receipt of products at the site. Inspect for completeness and evidence of damage during shipment.

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D. Remove damaged products from the site and expedite delivery of identical new undamaged products and remedy incomplete or lost products to provide that specified, so as not to delay the progress of the Work.

1.5 HANDLING, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION

A. Handle products in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions, and in a manner to prevent damage. Store products, upon delivery, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, with labels intact and legible, in approved storage yards or sheds provided in accordance with Division 01 Section 015000 “Temporary Facilities and Controls.” Provide manufacturer’s recommended maintenance during storage, installation, and until products are accepted for use by Contracting Officer.

B. Arrange storage in a manner to provide easy access for inspection. Make periodic inspections of stored products to assure that products are maintained under specified conditions, and free from damage or deterioration. Keep running account of products in storage to facilitate inspection and to estimate progress payments for products delivered but not installed in the Work.

C. Store electrical, instrumentation, and control products, and equipment with bearings in weather tight structures maintained above 60°F. Protect electrical, instrumentation, and control products, and insulation against moisture, water, and dust damage. Connect and operate continuously all space heaters furnished in electrical equipment.

D. Store fabricated products aboveground, on blocking or skids, and prevent soiling or staining.

Store loose granular materials in a well-drained area on solid surfaces to prevent mixing with foreign matter. Cover products that are subject to deterioration with impervious sheet coverings; provide adequate ventilation to avoid condensation.

E. Store finished products that are ready for installation in dry and well ventilated areas. Do not subject to extreme changes in temperature or humidity.

F. Hazardous Materials: Prevent contamination of personnel, the storage building, and the site.

Meet the requirements of the product specifications, codes, and manufacturer’s instructions.

1.6 SUBSTITUTE AND “OR-EQUAL” PRODUCTS

A. Meet the requirements of the General Conditions, the Specification sections, and as set forth herein.

B. Listing of proposed substitute or “or-equal” items or methods:

1. With consideration of the additional evaluation time necessary for COTR’s review of such items, indicate for each item the review status (either substitute or “or-equal”) and estimated submission date.

2. Contractor, in indicating the review status of the proposed item, acknowledges that the time shown for COTR’s review on the current accepted schedule is sufficient only to allow COTR to accomplish review for the status indicated and not sufficient to perform both a review for “or-equal” status and a subsequent review for substitute status on the same product.

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3. COTR may return unreviewed those submissions (i) not shown on the current accepted schedule; (ii) for which the review status differs from that indicated on the accepted list unless previously approved in writing by COTR; (iii) not in accordance with the General Conditions as specified herein; (iv) which are incomplete, or; (v) which are uncertified, in which case Contractor shall provide the specified product.

C. Submit six (6) copies of proposed substitute or “or-equal” item/method, to include all supporting data to allow COTR’s review. Complete, sign, and transmit with each proposed substitute or “or-equal” item/method submission.

D. Disposition of “Or-Equal” Item: In accordance with Article SHOP DRAWINGS AND SAMPLES in Division 01 Section 013300 “Submittals,” or in accordance with following paragraph:

E. Disposition of Substitute Item/Method:

1. Accepted: COTR will evidence such acceptance by recommendation of a Change Order for Contractor and Contracting Officer execution. Such Change Order will accompany COTR's evaluation and acceptance of Contractor's proposed substitute.

2. Rejected:

a. One (1) copy retained by A/E.

b. One (1) copy retained by COTR.

c. One (1) copy retained by Contracting Officer.

d. One (1) copy returned to Contractor with a commentary by COTR.

e. Remaining copies will be destroyed.

f. Contractor shall provide item specified in Contract Documents.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Provide manufacturer’s standard materials suitable for service conditions unless otherwise specified in the individual Specifications.

B. Where product specifications include a named manufacturer, with or without model number, and also include performance requirements, named manufacturer’s products must meet the performance specifications.

C. Like items of products furnished and installed in the Work shall be end products of one manufacturer and of the same series or family of models to achieve standardization for appearance, operation and maintenance, spare parts and replacement, and manufacturer’s services and implement same or similar process instrumentation and control functions in same or similar manner.

D. Do not use materials and equipment removed from existing premises, except as specifically permitted by the Contract Documents.

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E. Provide interchangeable components of the same manufacturer, for similar components, unless otherwise specified.

F. Equipment, Components, Systems, Subsystems: Design and manufacture with due regard for health and safety of operation, maintenance, and accessibility, durability of parts, and shall comply with applicable OSHA, State, and Local health and safety regulations.

G. Regulatory Requirement: Coating materials shall meet Federal, State, and Local requirements limiting the emission of volatile organic compounds and for worker exposure.

H. Safety Guards: Provide for all belt or chain drives, fan blades, couplings, or other moving or rotary parts. Cover rotating part on all sides. Design for easy installation and removal. Use 16-gauge or heavier; galvanized steel, aluminum coated steel, or galvanized or aluminum coated 1/2 in. mesh expanded steel. Provide galvanized steel accessories and supports, including bolts. For outdoors application, prevent entrance of rain and dripping water.

I. Provide materials and equipment listed by UL wherever standards have been established by that agency.

J. Equipment Finish: Provide manufacturer’s standard finish and color, except where specific color is indicated.

K. Special Tools and Accessories: Furnish to 183rd Fighter Wing Personnel, upon acceptance of equipment, all accessories required to place each item of equipment in full operation. These accessory items include, but are not limited to, adequate oil and grease (as required for first lubrication of equipment after field testing), light bulbs, fuses, hydrant wrenches, valve keys, handwheels, chain operators, special tools, and other spare parts as required for maintenance.

L. Lubricant: Provide initial lubricant recommended by equipment manufacturer in sufficient quantity to fill lubricant reservoirs and to replace consumption during testing, startup, and operation until final acceptance by Contracting Officer.

2.2 FABRICATION AND MANUFACTURE

A. General:

1. Manufacture parts to U.S.A. standard sizes and gauges.

2. Two (2) or more items of the same type shall be identical, by the same manufacturer, and interchangeable.

3. Design structural members for anticipated shock and vibratory loads.

4. Use 1/4 in. minimum thickness for steel that will be submerged, wholly or partially, during normal operation.

5. Modify standard products as necessary to meet performance Specifications.

B. Lubrication System:

1. Require no more than weekly attention during continuous operation.

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2. Convenient and accessible. Oil drains with bronze or stainless steel valves and fill plugs easily accessible from the normal operating area or platform. Locate drains to allow convenient collection of oil during oil changes without removing equipment from its installed position.

3. Provide constant-level oilers or oil level indicators for oil lubrication systems.

4. For grease type bearings, which are not easily accessible, provide and install stainless steel tubing; protect and extend tubing to convenient location with suitable grease fitting.

2.3 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Where Specifications call for factory testing to be witnessed by COTR, notify COTR not less than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to scheduled test date, unless otherwise specified.

B. Calibration Instruments: Bear the seal of a reputable laboratory certifying that instrument has been calibrated within the previous twelve (12) months to a standard endorsed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

C. Factory Tests: Perform in accordance with accepted test procedures and document successful completion.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Inspect materials and equipment for signs of pitting, rust decay, or other deleterious effects of storage. Do not install material or equipment showing such effects. Remove damaged material or equipment from the site and expedite delivery of identical new material or equipment.

Delays to the Work resulting from material or equipment damage which necessitates procurement of new products will be considered delays within Contractor’s control.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Equipment Drawings show general locations of equipment, devices, and raceway, unless specifically dimensioned.

B. No shimming between machined surfaces is allowed.

C. Install Work in accordance with NECA Standard of Installation, unless otherwise specified.

D. Repaint painted surfaces that are damaged prior to equipment acceptance.

E. Handle, install, connect, clean, condition, and adjust products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and as may be specified. Retain a copy of manufacturers’ instruction at site, available for review at all times.

F. For material and equipment specifically indicated or specified to be reused in the Work:

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1. Use special care in removal, handling, storage, and reinstallation to assure proper function in the completed Work.

2. Arrange for transportation, storage, and handling of products that require offsite storage, restoration, or renovation. Include costs for such Work in the Contract Price.

3.3 FIELD FINISHING

A. In accordance with individual Specification sections.

3.4 ADJUSTMENT AND CLEANING

A. Perform required adjustments, tests, operation checks, and other startup activities.

3.5 LUBRICANTS

A. Fill lubricant reservoirs and replace consumption during testing, startup, and operation prior to acceptance of equipment by Contracting Officer.

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