HospitalPadSpecs.pdf

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PROJECT MANUAL

Date: July 10, 2009 Volume 1 of 1

New England Disaster Training Center

The Departments of the Army and the Air Force, National Guard Bureau

U.S. Property and Fiscal Office for Connecticut

Hospital Pad for the NEDTC

EYP Project Number: 2008905.02

New England Disaster Training Center 2008905.02

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TC - 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 - DOCUMENTS AND FORMS

01100 SUMMARY OF WORK

01310 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

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01320 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

01350 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT

01400 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01572 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

01573 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

01575 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01600 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

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01730 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

01731 CUTTING AND PATCHING

01770 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

Information for Bidders

Geotechnical Report

DIVISION 2 - SITEWORK

02221 - DEMOLITION

02230 - SITE CLEARING

02300 - EARTHWORK

02510 - WATER DISTRIBUTION

02530 - SANITARY SEWERAGE

02584 - UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND UTILITY STRUCTURES

02751 - CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT

02849 - VEHICLE GUARDS

02920 - LAWNS AND GRASSES

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

16050 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

16120 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

16130 RACEWAYS AND BOXES

16140 WIRING DEVICES

16521 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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SECTION 01100 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by Contract Documents.

2. Type of the Contract.

3. Work not included

4. Work schedule.

5. Use of premises.

6. Government's occupancy requirements.

7. Coordination of Drawings and Specifications

8. Safety standards.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Identification: Project consists of all labor, materials, equipment, appliances, services, and incidentals necessary for layout, installing, and performing Hospital Pad for the NEDTC at New England Disaster Training Center in East Granby and Windsor Locks, Connecticut, as shown on the Contract Drawings and described in the Specifications.

1. The Work consists of construction of a new hospital training pad including site demolition and removals, provision of new crusher run aggregate pad with filter fabric, electrical stanchions and site lighting.

B. Architect Identification: The Contract Documents were prepared for Project by EYP Architecture & Engineering, PC.

C. Contracting Officer Identification: Whenever the Specifications or Drawings refer to the Contracting Officer, it shall mean the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s authorized representative.

1.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT

A. The Work of the project will be let in a single prime contract.

1.4 WORK NOT INCLUDED

A. The following items are not included in the Work covered by the Contract:

1. Items marked N.I.C.

1.5 WORK SCHEDULE

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A. The Work shall be Substantially Complete on or before the milestone date(s) indicated in the Contract Documents. It is extremely important that the Government resume its full use of the buildings and sites on the completion date(s) specified.

1.6 USE OF PREMISES

A. Use of Buildings and Sites:

1. Limits: Confine constructions operations to areas within contract limits indicated.

Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which the Work is indicated.

All areas of the site with the exception of the project area where the Work is being performed are off limits to Contractor and his employees

2. Government Occupancy: Allow for Government occupancy of buildings and site.

Conduct the Work to provide the least possible interference to the activities of the Government’s personnel and use of the buildings and site.

3. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, the public, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

b. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

c. Coordinate staging, parking and storage areas with the Contracting Officer.

4. Damages: Promptly repair damages caused to adjacent facilities by work of the Contract to a good-as-new condition acceptable to the Government.

B. Work Hours: Work hours at the project site are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. All work shall be performed during these hours unless otherwise approved in advance by Contracting Officer.

C. Utility Shutdowns: Coordinate all utility shut downs and cross overs with the Contracting Officer, schedule during off hours and non-occupied times only.

1.7 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy adjacent site and existing buildings during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government's operations.

B. Contracting Officer will prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion for each specific portion of the Work to be occupied before Government occupancy.

1. Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from authorities having jurisdiction before Government occupancy.

2. Before partial Government occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems shall be fully operational, and required tests and inspections shall be successfully

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completed. On occupancy, Government will provide, operate, and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving occupied portions of building.

3. On occupancy, Government will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for occupied portions of building.

C. Comply with standards for construction projects as follows:

1. Interaction with employees and the public is strictly forbidden.

2. Use of offensive or inappropriate language is strictly forbidden .

3. The use of radios, tape and CD players is prohibited on the site and in the buildings.

4. Smoking is prohibited on the site and in the buildings.

1.8 COORDINATION OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. If, in the interpretation of Contract Documents, requirements within the Drawings and Specifications conflict, or it appears that the Drawings and Specifications are not in agreement, the Contractor shall provide (1) the greater quantity, where there is a discrepancy in quantity, and (2) the superior quality, where there is a discrepancy in quality, all as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.9 SAFETY STANDARDS

A. Contractor shall follow OSHA standards and OSHA requirements in the performance of the Work of the Contract.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01310 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

2. Project meetings.

3. Requests for Interpretation (RFIs).

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 01 Section "Construction Progress Documentation" for preparing and submitting Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Division 10 Section "Execution Requirements" for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

3. Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures" for coordinating closeout of the Contract.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request from Contractor seeking interpretation or clarification of the Contract Documents.

1.3 COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work.

Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections, that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

B. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities and activities of other contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work.

C. Conservation: Coordinate construction activities to ensure that operations are carried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials.

D. Use of the Site: Schedule deliveries so as to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on site.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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A. Key Personnel Names: Within 15 days of starting construction operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site. Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities; list addresses and telephone numbers, including home and office telephone numbers.

Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as standbys in the absence of individuals assigned to Project.

1. Post copies of list in Project meeting room and in temporary field office. Keep list current at all times.

1.5 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. General: Schedule and conduct meetings and conferences at Project site, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Attendees: Inform participants and others involved, and individuals whose presence is required, of date and time of each meeting. Notify Contracting Officer and Architect of scheduled meeting dates and times.

2. Agenda: Prepare the meeting agenda. Distribute the agenda to all invited attendees 4 days prior to meeting.

3. Minutes: Record significant discussions and agreements achieved. Distribute the meeting minutes to everyone concerned, including Contracting Officer and Architect, within 3 (three) days of the meeting.

B. Preconstruction Conference: Schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to Contracting Officer and Architect, but no later than 15 days after execution of the Agreement. Hold the conference at Project site or another convenient location. Conduct the meeting to review responsibilities and personnel assignments.

1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of the Government, Architect, Architect’s consultants, Contractor and its superintendent.

2. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

3. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the following:

a. Review of Proposed subcontractors

b. Designation of key personnel and their duties.

c. Communications

d. Schedule of Value

e. Construction schedule.

f. Submittal Schedule

g. Critical work sequencing and long-lead items.

h. Use of the premises, access, working hours, parking, security and storage spaces

i. Submittal procedures.

j. Phasing.

k. Preparation of Record Documents.

l. Government's occupancy requirements.

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m. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls.

n. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

o. First aid.

p. Progress cleaning.

q. Procedures for RFIs.

r. Procedures for testing and inspecting.

s. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

t. Distribution of the Contract Documents.

4. Minutes: Record and distribute meeting minutes.

C. Progress Meetings: Conduct progress meetings at weekly intervals.

1. Attendees: In addition to representatives of Government and Architect, each contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting.

Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to status of Project.

a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting.

Determine whether each activity is on time, ahead of schedule, or behind schedule, in relation to Contractor's Construction Schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time. Review schedule for next period.

b. Review present and future needs of each entity present, including the following:

1) Interface requirements.

2) Sequence of operations.

3) Status of submittals.

4) Deliveries.

5) Off-site fabrication.

6) Access.

7) Site utilization.

8) Temporary facilities and controls.

9) Work hours.

10) Hazards and risks.

11) Progress cleaning.

12) Quality and work standards.

13) Status of correction of deficient items.

14) Field observations.

15) RFIs.

16) Status of proposal requests.

17) Pending changes.

18) Status of Change Orders.

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19) Pending claims and disputes.

20) Documentation of information for payment requests.

3. Minutes: Record the meeting minutes.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to parties who should have been present.

1.6 REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION (RFIs)

A. Requests for Information (RFI’s) are requests for clarifications or questions regarding the contract drawings and specifications, not contract terms, scheduling items, or general correspondence, nor, are they to be as a means to describe or request approval of alternate construction means, methods or concepts or substitution for materials, systems means and methods.

B. Procedure: Carefully study and compare the Contract Documents, field conditions, other Government-provided information, Contractor-prepared coordination drawings, and prior Project correspondence and documentation prior to submitting an Request for Information. Immediately on discovery of the need for interpretation of the Contract Documents, and if not possible to request interpretation at Project meeting, prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

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

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

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

1. Project name.

2. Date.

3. Name of Contractor.

4. Name of Architect.

5. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

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

7. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

8. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

9. Contractor's suggested solution(s). If Contractor's solution(s) impact the Contract

Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

10. Contractor's signature.

11. Attachments: Include drawings, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Supplementary drawings prepared by Contractor shall include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments.

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12. Use a separate RFI for each RFI question or clarification required.

13. Complete the RFI form filling in all required information. Submission of incomplete forms will result in return of non-complying form back to the Contractor, unanswered, for correction and re-submission by the Contractor.

14. Number each RFI sequentially in a manner to be coordinated with the Architect.

Any numbering scheme must be acceptable to the Architect.

15. Reference the specification section and the drawings and details that need clarification in the RFI.

16. State clearly and concisely set forth the issue for which clarification or interpretation is sought and why a response is needed from the Architect. In the Request for Information, the contractor shall set forth an interpretation or understanding of the requirement along with reasons why such an understanding was reached.

17. Submit RFI’s by facsimile or e-mail, as directed, to the Architect.

18. The Architect will not fill in incomplete forms on the Contractor’s behalf.

19. On 'date required' section, fill in an exact date, not "ASAP" or "IMMEDIATELY."

D. Processing: Allow sufficient review time so that Work will not be delayed as a result of the time required to process RFI’s. RFI’s are an expected and anticipated part of the Work.

Effort associated with the RFI process will not be accepted as a reason for delay or additional compensation.

1. Based upon the amount of RFI’s received and their level of content, the Architect will establish the level of importance of each RFI and allow sufficient time in the Architect's professional judgement to permit adequate review.

2. All RFI’s will be answered in writing, verbal decisions are not valid.

3. If an RFI is submitted that is obviously the result of the Contractor’s disregard or apathy, the RFI will be returned and note “Review Drawings” or “Review Specifications.”

E. Hard-Copy RFIs: Form at end of this Section.

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

F. Architect's Action: Architect will review each RFI, determine action required, and return it.

1. The following RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract

Documents.

d. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

e. Requests for interpretation of Architect's actions on submittals.

f. Incomplete RFIs or RFIs with numerous errors.

2. Architect's action may include a request for additional information.

3. Responses from the Architect will not change any requirements of the contract documents.

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4. The Contractor is not entitled to upward adjustments to Contract Time or Sum for any activity related to processing RFIs.

5. If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, notify Architect in writing within 15 days of receipt of the RFI response.

G. On receipt of Architect's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify Architect within seven days if Contractor disagrees with response.

H. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number. Submit log bi-weekly. Include the following:

1. Project name.

2. Name and address of Contractor.

3. Name and address of Architect.

4. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted.

5. RFI description.

6. Date the RFI was submitted.

7. Date Architect's response was received.

8. Identification of related Minor Change in the Work, Construction Change Directive, and Proposal Request, as appropriate.

9. Identification of related Field Order, Work Change Directive, and Proposal Request, as appropriate.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01310

ATTACHMENT:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FORM.

NO.

© 2009 Einhorn Yaffee Prescott Architecture & Engineering PC

Subcontractor: Engineer Einhorn Yaffee Prescott Architecture and Engineering, PC

Address: Address: P O Box 617, 412 Broadway Albany NY 12201-0617

Phone: Phone: 518-431-3300 Fax: Fax: 518-431-3333

Project Name: Referenced Project Location:

RFI Number: Date of Request: Requested Date of Response:

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Sketches of Condition (attached) Specification Section: Drawing No.:

Page Paragraph Reference: Detail No.

Question or Information Needed:

Contractor's Proposed Solution:

Submitted By:

Architect's Response:

Issued By: Date of Response:

1. Refer to Section 01310 "Project Management and Coordination " for RFI procedures.

2. Responses from the Engineer do not change any requirements of the Contract Documents.

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4. Failure to Notify the Engineer within 15 days of receipt of the response to this RFI shall indicate that there is no cost or additional time associated with the answer.

July 10, 2009

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

I have carefully studied and compared the Contract Documents, field conditions, other Owner-provided information, Contractor-prepared coordination drawings, and prior Project correspondence and documentation prior to submitting this Request for Information.

3. The information provided in this RFI is for clarification purposes only. It shall not be interpreted as a change order, nor an extension of time.

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SECTION 01320 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Contractor's Construction Schedule.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Critical Path: The longest connected chain of interdependent activities through the network schedule that establishes the minimum overall Project duration and contains no float.

B. Milestone: A key or critical point in time for reference or measurement.

C. Contractor's Construction Schedule: A construction schedule for the Work of a Prime Contractor, prepared by that Prime Contractor.

1.3 SUBMITTALS.

A. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Submit two printed copies of initial schedule, one a reproducible print and one a blue- or black-line print, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate Contractor's Construction Schedule with the Schedule of Values, submittals schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

1. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from parties involved.

2. Coordinate each related construction activity with other activities and schedule them in proper sequence.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

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A. Procedure: Within 10 days after Notice of Award of Contract or at the preconstruction meeting, whichever comes first, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer a detailed preliminary Contractor’s Construction Schedule for the Work. Contractor’s Construction Schedule shall indicate that the Phases of the Project be Substantially Complete by the dates indicated in the specifications

B. Format: AF FORM 3064. Contractor-maintained Critical Path Method (CPM) construction schedule may be used in addition to the mandatory AF FORM 3064, contract progress schedule providing a mechanism is in place to validate percentage of completion for verifying payment vouchers.

C. Preparation: Indicate each significant construction activity separately.

D. Time Frame: Extend schedule from date established for the Notice to Proceed to date of Final Completion.

1. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early completion date, unless specifically authorized by Change Order.

E. Milestones: Include milestones indicated in the Contract Documents in schedule, including, but not limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Completion.

F. The Government reserves the right to adjust the Construction Schedule from time to time during construction to mitigate unavoidable problems and insure that the Completion Date is achieved. Contractor shall comply with the adjusted Construction Schedule without additional cost.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Updating: Update the Contractor’s Construction Schedule immediately after each progress meeting where revisions to the Schedule have been made or recognized, to reflect actual construction progress and activities. Issue revised schedule concurrently with the report of such meeting.

1. As the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.

B. Distribution: Distribute copies of approved schedule to Architect, Contracting Officer, separate contractors, testing and inspecting agencies, and other parties identified by Contracting Officer with a need-to-know schedule responsibility.

1. Post copies in Project meeting rooms and temporary field offices.

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2. Distribute newly updated schedules to the same parties and post in the same locations. Delete parties from distribution when they have completed their assigned portion of the Work and are no longer involved in performance of construction activities.

END OF SECTION 01320

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SCHEDULE OF SUBMITTALS

Facility: Contractor:

Project Description: Date Page of Project No.

To be completed by Contractor

Specification Section

Number and Title

List of Samples, Shop Drawings and

Other Descriptive Material

Shop Drawings and

Descriptive Material Samples

Date to Be

Submitted

Date Approval

Required

Date delivery is required

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SECTION 01350 - AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Applicability

A. These procedures apply to Contractors and subcontractors employed in the construction of projects at New England Disaster Training Center, CT. All contractors, subcontractors, equipment suppliers, and material suppliers are responsible for compliance with this specification, with respect to those items/products listed on the

AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT REPORTING FORM.

1.2 DOD and Air Force Requirements

A. In accordance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Executive Orders 12873 and 13101, Department of Defense (DOD) Instruction 4715.4, and the Air Force Pollution Prevention program, New England Disaster Training Center must ensure that purchases of all EPA designated Comprehensive Procurement Guideline items comply with EPA recommended recycled-content requirements. This specification section contains guidelines for implementing the RCRA, EO, DOD, and Air Force requirements.

B. The guideline items and U.S. EPA recommended minimum recycled content levels, which are mandatory for Air Force procurements, are listed in the AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT REPORTING FORM. Recycled products shall be used wherever possible subject to the following exemptions:

1. The product is not available from a sufficient number of sources to maintain a satisfactory level of competition (i.e. available from two or more sources).

2. The product is not available within a reasonable period of time.

3. The product does not meet the performance standards in applicable specifications or fails to meet reasonable performance standards of the procuring agency.

4. The product is not available at a reasonable price. For Air Force purposes, “unreasonable price” is defined as follows: If the price of the recycled-content product exceeds that of a non-recycled item, then the price is considered unreasonable.

1.3 Contractor Responsibility

A. The Contractor shall complete the AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT REPORTING FORM with respect to the work and products being provided. The Prime Contractor is responsible for insuring that all sub-contractors comply with this requirement.

B. Each contractor shall provide written documentation to support his/her decision not to acquire items meeting the minimum content levels. This documentation shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer for review and approval.

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C. In the event that the documentation fails to support the contractor's findings, the Contracting Officer shall return the documentation to the Contractor citing the reason(s) for disapproval. The Contractor shall resubmit and address the deficiencies.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 U.S. EPA Designated Items

A. The AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT REPORTING FORM shall be used to demonstrate compliance with the stated procurement requirements. The list contained in the form includes items from the categories of Construction, Landscaping, Parks & Recreation, Transportation, and Miscellaneous Products. These materials may or may not be required in the construction of this project. Refer to the drawings and specifications.

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Affirmative Procurement Reporting Form

(PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13101)

PROJECT NUMBER AND TITLE:

BUILDING NUMBER:

PROJECT MANAGER:

PROJECT INSPECTER:

CONTRACTOR:

Instructions to the Contractor: Complete and submit this form to the Contracting Officer, New England Disaster Training Center. The construction inspector should submit this data to 104th Environmental Management Office (EM) IAW E.O. 13101, Federal Acquisition, Recycling, and Waste Prevention.

The affirmative procurement categories represented in this listing include: Construction, Landscaping, Parks & Recreation, Transportation, and Miscellaneous Products.

RECYCLED OR RECOVERED PRODUCT

REQUIRED

(MINIMUM)

AVAILABLE

(ACTUAL)

QUANTITY

USED/UI

EXEMPTE

D 1,2,3,4

* More than one type of recovered material or fiber (paper, metal, plastic, fly ash etc.) may be represented in the listing for “% Required (Minimum)”. The contractor should always consult the USEPA website http://www.epa.gov/cpg CPG -- Products to obtain the exact recommended recycled content requirement for each type of recovered material or fiber that may be used in the manufacture of each product.

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CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify the Statement of Work/Specifications for the requisition/procurement of all materials listed on this form comply with EPA standards for recycled/recovered materials content.

Contractor Inspector Environmental Mgt. Off.

The following exemptions may apply to the non-procurement of recycled/recovered content materials:

1) The product does not meet appropriate performance standards

2) The product is not available within a reasonable time frame

3) The product is not available competitively (from two or more sources)

4) The product is only available at an unreasonable price (compared with a comparable non- recycled content product.)

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01400 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

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

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

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

3. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-control services required by Contracting Officer or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

C. Related Sections include the following:

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

2. Divisions 02 through 16 Sections for specific test and inspection requirements.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and ensure that proposed construction complies with requirements.

B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that completed construction complies with requirements. Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by Contracting Officer.

C. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both.

Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Prepare in tabular form and include the following:

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1. Specification Section number and title.

2. Description of test and inspection.

3. Identification of applicable standards.

4. Identification of test and inspection methods.

5. Number of tests and inspections required.

6. Time schedule or time span for tests and inspections.

7. Entity responsible for performing tests and inspections.

8. Requirements for obtaining samples.

9. Unique characteristics of each quality-control service.

B. Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports that include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections.

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

6. Description of the Work and test and inspection method.

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

9. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

10. Ambient conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspecting.

11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with the Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

C. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Government's records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

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

C. Testing Agency Qualifications: An NRTL, an NVLAP, or an independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented according to ASTM E 548; and with additional qualifications specified in individual

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Sections; and where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities.

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

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

Laboratory Accreditation Program.

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL

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

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

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

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

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

a. Contractor shall not employ the same entity engaged by Government, unless agreed to in writing by Government.

b. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the

Contract Documents are Contractor's responsibility

2. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.

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

C. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service connections. Report results in writing.

D. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and reinspecting, for construction that revised or replaced Work that failed to comply with requirements established by the Contract Documents.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 TEST AND INSPECTION LOG

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

1. Date test or inspection was conducted.

2. Description of the Work tested or inspected.

3. Date test or inspection results were transmitted to Contracting Officer.

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

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

3.2 TESTS AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED

A. General Construction Tests: Refer to each technical spec section in Division 02 - 14 for detailed testing requirements and responsibilities assigned for providing such tests.

Testing for structural-related elements such as earthwork, concrete, masonry, steel, wood framing, wall panels and veneers and for spray-on fireproofing may require special inspections and testing required by Code. Comply with Code requirements.

B. Plumbing Tests: Conform to requirements specified in Division 15 for detailed testing requirements and responsibilities assigned for providing such tests. In general, test shall be performed and paid for by Contractor and witnessed by the Contracting Officer. As a minimum, the following tests shall be conducted:

1. Water supply piping hydrostatic pressure test.

2. Sanitary piping test before fixture installation. Cap pipes and fill to highest point in system.

3. Plumbing fixture operation.

C. Fire Protection Tests: Conform to requirements specified in Division13 and 15 for detailed testing requirements and responsibilities assigned for providing such tests. In general, test shall be performed and paid for by Contractor and witnessed by the Construction Manager. As a minimum, the following tests shall be conducted:

1. Fire protection system flushed and pressure tested.

D. HVAC Tests: Conform to requirements specified in Division15 for detailed testing requirements and responsibilities assigned for providing such tests. In general, HVAC testing and balancing shall be performed by independent testing agency paid for by Contractor with testing witnessed by the Contractor and Construction Manager. As a minimum, the following tests shall be conducted:

1. Piping hydrostatic tests.

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2. Air and water balancing

3. Thermostat control monitoring and testing.

E. Electrical Power System Tests: Conform to requirements specified in Division 16 for detailed testing requirements and responsibilities assigned for providing such tests. In general, test shall be performed and paid for by Contractor and witnessed by the Contracting Officer. As a minimum, the following tests shall be conducted:

1. Polarity tests.

2. Operation of all circuits.

3. Testing of emergency system.

4. Security systems.

5. Generation system.

6. Grounding systems.

7. Operation of every component of entire system.

F. In addition, Contractor shall pay for and have completed an inspection by the Fire Underwriters (or equivalent) and provide such certificate with close-out documents.

3.3 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

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

1. Comply with the Contract Document requirements for Division 01 Section "Cutting and Patching."

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

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

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SECTION 01500 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for temporary facilities and controls, including temporary utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities.

B. Temporary utilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Sanitary facilities, including toilets and wash facilities.

2. Water.

3. Power.

C. Support facilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Field offices.

2. Staging and parking areas.

3. Construction aids and miscellaneous services and facilities.

D. Security and protection facilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Environmental protection.

2. Stormwater control.

3. Barricades, warning signs, and lights.

E. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 01 Section "Construction and Demolition Waste Management" for waste disposal requirements and facilities.

1.2 USE CHARGES

A. General: Except where otherwise indicated, cost or use charges for temporary facilities are not chargeable to Government, Architect or Contracting Officer and shall be included in the Contract Sum. Allow other entities to use temporary services and facilities without cost, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Testing agencies.

2. Personnel of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Water Service: Use water from the Government’s existing water system without metering and without payment of use charges. Access to water shall be approved by the Contracting Officer and shall not be abused.

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C. Electric Power Service: Use of electric power from the Government’s permanent power system will be granted to Contractor without payment of use charges.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Implementation and Termination Schedules: Within 15 days of the date established for submittal of the Contractor’s Construction Schedule, Contractor shall submit a schedule indicating implementation and termination of each temporary utility for which the Contractor is responsible.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Standards: Comply with ANSI A10.6, NECA's "Temporary Electrical Facilities," and

NFPA 241.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Temporary Utilities: Contractor shall prepare a schedule indicating dates for implementation and termination of each temporary utility for which the Contractor is responsible. At the earliest feasible time or unless otherwise noted, when acceptable to the Contracting Officer, change over from use of temporary service to use of permanent service.

1. Temporary Use of Permanent Facilities: Installer of each permanent service shall assume responsibility for operation, maintenance, and protection of each permanent service during its use as a construction facility before Contracting Officer's acceptance, regardless of previously assigned responsibilities

B. Conditions of Use: The following conditions apply to use of temporary services and facilities by all parties engaged in the Work:

1. Keep temporary services and facilities clean and neat.

2. Relocate temporary services and facilities as required by progress of the Work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. General: Provide new materials. Undamaged, previously used materials in serviceable condition may be used if approved by the Contracting Officer. Provide materials suitable for use intended.

2.2 EQUIPMENT

A. General: Provide equipment suitable for use intended.

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B. Water Hoses: Provide ¾ inch (19 mm) heavy-duty, abrasion-resistant, flexible rubber hoses 100 feet (30 m) long, with pressure rating greater than the maximum pressure of the water distribution system. Provide adjustable shutoff nozzles a hose discharge.

C. Electrical Power Cords: Provide grounded extension cords. Use hard-service cords where exposed to abrasion and traffic. Provide waterproof connectors to connect separate lengths of electric cords if single lengths will not reach areas where construction activities are in progress. Do not exceed safe length-voltage ratio.

D. Self-Contained Toilet Units: Single-occupant units of chemical, aerated recirculation, or combustion type; vented; fully enclosed with a glass-fiber-reinforced polyester shell or similar nonabsorbent material.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. Contractor shall provide each facility ready for use when needed to avoid delay. Maintain and modify, and relocate as required. Do not remove until facilities are no longer needed or are replaced by authorized use of completed permanent facilities.

3.2 TEMPORARY UTILITY INSTALLATION

A. Sewers and Drainage: If sewers are available, provide temporary connections to remove effluent that can be discharged lawfully. If sewers are not available or cannot be used, provide drainage ditches, dry wells, stabilization ponds, and similar facilities. If neither sewers nor drainage facilities can be lawfully used for discharge of effluent, provide containers to remove and dispose of effluent off-site in a lawful manner.

1. Filter out excessive soil, construction debris, chemicals, oils, and similar contaminants that might clog sewers or pollute waterways before discharge.

2. Connect temporary sewers to existing systems as directed by sewer department officials.

3. Maintain temporary sewers and drainage facilities in a clean, sanitary condition.

After heavy use, restore normal conditions promptly.

B. Water Service: Use of Government's existing water service facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Contracting Officer. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

1. Users shall provide their own hoses to points of need, but shall practice prudent conservation.

2. The Government shall pay for water consumption for construction activities.

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C. Provide temporary portable chemical toilet facilities for all construction personnel in amounts as required by codes and regulations, and maintain, service and clean these facilities for the duration of the project.

1. Disposable Supplies: Provide toilet tissue, paper towels, paper cups, and similar disposable materials for each facility. Maintain adequate supply. Provide covered waste containers for disposal of used material.

2. Toilets: Install self-contained toilet units. Shield toilets to ensure privacy. Provide separate facilities for male and female personnel.

3. Wash Facilities: Install wash facilities supplied with potable water at convenient locations for personnel who handle materials…