York Risk Services Group

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1 1080 Eldridge Parkway Houston, Texas PROJECT MANUAL : May 4, 2018 Owner: York Risk Services Group One Upper Pond Rd Bldg F, 4 th Floor Parsippany, NJ Architect: HOK 5 Bryant Park 1065 Avenue of the Americas, 6 th Floor New York, NY Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Engineers: Syska Hennessy Group, Inc 1515 Broadway New York, NY HOK 5 Bryant Park 1065 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10018

2 HOK 5 Bryant Park 1065 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10018

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS VOLUME 1 Section # Section Name SECTION CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT... 5 SECTION SUMMARY... 5 SECTION ALLOWANCES... 7 SECTION ALTERNATES... 8 SECTION SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES... 8 SECTION CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES SECTION PAYMENT PROCEDURES SECTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION SECTION CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION SECTION PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION SECTION SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES SECTION QUALITY REQUIREMENTS SECTION REFERENCES SECTION TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS SECTION PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS SECTION EXECUTION SECTION CUTTING AND PATCHING SECTION CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES SECTION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA SECTION PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS SECTION DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING SECTION GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS SECTION SELECTIVE DEMOLITION SECTION ROUGH CARPENTRY SECTION ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK SECTION FIRESTOPPING SECTION JOINT SEALANTS SECTION STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES SECTION ALUMINUM FRAMES SECTION WOOD DOORS SECTION ALL GLASS PARTITIONS AND ENTRANCES SECTION DOOR HARDWARE SECTION GLAZING SECTION GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES PROJECT MANUAL PM - III

4 SECTION ACOUSTIC CEILINGS SECTION RESILIENT FLOORING SECTION CARPETING SECTION PAINTING SECTION APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT PROJECT MANUAL PM - IV

5 SECTION CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT 1.1 SUMMARY A. The General Conditions of the Contract for Construction and Supplemental Conditions, as supplied by the Owner are provided under separate cover, and are incorporated into these specifications by reference. Where any part of the Contract Documents is inconsistent with these Conditions of the Contract, the Conditions of the Contract shall govern. B. Technical Specifications and Administrative Requirements for the Project are divided into multiple divisions. The General Requirements apply to all work for the Project. DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION SUMMARY 1.1 SCOPE A. The work of this Contract is for renovation of existing building space of the 12 th Floor at 1080 Eldridge Parkway, Houston, Texas, 77077, for York Risk Services Group. Work will be required on other floors to provide utility and access to Project work areas shown. The full scope shall be as shown on drawings and specified herein. 1. The Work shall consist of all items specifically included in the Construction Documents as well as all inferable additional items of Work necessary to make the related assembly or system operational and compliant with the project quality standards. 2. The Construction Documents are complementary and what is required by one shall be as binding as required by all. Any differences between requirements of the Drawings and the Specifications or any differences within the Drawings or within the Specifications shall be referred to the Owner and Architect for clarification prior to submission of bids. 3. If any such differences or conflicts are not called to the Owner s and Architect s attention prior to sub-mission of bids, the Architect shall decide which of the conflicting requirements will govern based upon the most stringent of the requirements, subject to the approval of the Owner, and the Contactor shall perform the Work at no additional cost and/or time to the Owner. 1.2 OWNER FURNISHED ITEMS A. The Owner will arrange and pay for delivery of Owner-furnished items. B. The Contractor shall be responsible for 1. Receiving, unloading, and handling Owner furnished items at the site. 2. Protecting these items from damage, and repair or replace items damaged as a result of his operations. 3. Providing support systems to receive Owner's equipment, mechanical and electrical connections. 4. Obtaining manufacturer's written installation instructions and recommendations, and install Owner furnished items in accordance with the manufacturer's strict installation instructions. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

6 C. The following items are furnished and installed by the Owner: 1. Scope to be provided at PreBid Meeting. D. The following items shall be provided in the work of a separate contract: 1. Scope to be provided at PreBid Meeting. E. Prepurchased Items: The following items have been pre-purchased: 1. Scope to be provided at PreBid Meeting. 1.3 WORK RESTRICTIONS A. Comply with restrictions on construction operations and on-site work hours, security, and limitations on use of public streets and with other requirements of Owner, Landlord and authorities having jurisdiction. 1. Comply with "Construction Rules, Specifications and Standards" (building rules and regulations) available from the Owner's Facility Group. 2. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within the building or within 25 feet (8 m) of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor-air intakes. 1.4 ACCESS TO THE SITE A. Contractor shall have limited use of Project site for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits and as indicated by requirements of this Section. 1. During period of construction, the Owner will continue to perform normal activities in and adjacent to the Project Work areas. Contractor shall provide proper and safe access to the Owner-occupied areas at all times 2. Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner, Landlord or others unless written permission has been provided by the owner and then only after providing temporary utility services. 3. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. 1.5 PERMITS a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction operations. b. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site. A. Obtain necessary licenses, fees, inspections, and permits, required by federal and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

7 SECTION ALLOWANCES 1.1 DEFINITIONS A. Allowance shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and materials ordered by Owner or selected by Architect under allowance and shall include taxes, freight, and delivery to Project site. B. Unless otherwise indicated, Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site, labor, installation, overhead and profit, and similar costs related to products and materials under allowance shall be included as part of the Contract Sum and not part of the allowance. C. Unused Materials: Return unused materials purchased under an allowance to manufacturer or supplier for credit to Owner, after installation has been completed and accepted. 1. If requested by Architect, retain and prepare unused material for storage by Owner. Deliver unused installation to Owner's storage space as directed. 1.2 ADJUSTMENT OF ALLOWANCES A. To adjust allowance amounts, prepare a Change Order proposal based on the difference between purchase amount and the allowance, multiplied by final measurement of work-in-place where applicable. If applicable, include reasonable allowances for cutting losses, tolerances, mixing wastes, normal product imperfections, and similar margins. 1. Include installation costs in purchase amount only where indicated as part of the allowance. 2. If requested, prepare explanation and documentation to substantiate distribution of overhead costs and other margins claimed. B. Submit claims for increased costs because of a change in scope or nature of the allowance described in the Contract Documents, whether for the purchase order amount or Contractor's handling, labor, installation, overhead, and profit. 1.3 EXAMINATION A. Examine products covered by an allowance promptly on delivery for damage or defects. Return damaged or defective products to manufacturer for replacement. 1.4 PREPARATION A. Coordinate materials and their installation for each allowance with related materials and installations to ensure that each allowance item is completely integrated and interfaced with related work. 1.5 SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCES A. Schedule of Allowances to be provided at PreBid Meeting. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

8 SECTION ALTERNATES 1.1 DEFINITIONS A. Alternate: An amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined in the bidding requirements that may be added to or deducted from the base bid amount if Owner decides to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of construction to be completed or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents. 1. Alternates described in this Section are part of the Work only if enumerated in the Agreement. 2. The cost or credit for each alternate is the net addition to or deduction from the Contract Sum to incorporate alternate into the Work. Provide a line item bid for each Alternate for review and acceptance by the Owner. No other adjustments are made to the Contract Sum. 1.2 COORDINATION A. Revise or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate work of the alternate into Project. 1. Include as part of each alternate, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not indicated as part of alternate. 1.3 NOTIFICATION A. Immediately following award of the Contract, notify each party involved, in writing, of the status of each alternate. Indicate if alternates have been accepted, rejected, or deferred for later consideration. Include a complete description of negotiated revisions to alternates. B. Execute accepted alternates under the same conditions as other work of the Contract. 1.4 SCHEDULE A. Schedule of Alternates to be provided at PreBid Meeting. SECTION SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES 1.1 DEFINITIONS A. Substitutions: Changes to specified products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction proposed by the Contractor after Award of the Contract are considered to be Substitutions. B. Substitutions for Cause: Proposed changes that are required due to changed Project conditions, including unavailability of product, regulatory changes, or unavailability of required warranty terms. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

9 1.2 SUBSTITUTION REQUEST SUBMITTAL A. Requests for Substitution if received within 30 days after Notice to Proceed will be considered. 1. Identify the product, fabrication or installation method to be substituted. Include related Specification Section and Drawing numbers. 2. Provide complete documentation indicating the following: a. Justification. b. Coordination information. c. Detailed comparison. d. Drawings. e. Specifications. f. Performance data g. Product Data. h. Samples. i. Certificates and qualification data. j. List of similar installations. k. Material test reports. l. Research reports. m. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule. n. Cost information, including costs by adjacent materials, assemblies and components incurred as a result of acceptance of the substitution. o. Certification that the proposed substitution conforms to requirements in the Contract Documents and is appropriate for the applications indicated. p. Waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of the failure of the substitution to perform. 1.3 SUBSTITUTIONS FOR CAUSE CONDITIONS A. Request for Substitution will be considered when one or more of the following conditions are satisfied, as determined by the Architect. 1. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results. 2. Requested substitution provides sustainable design characteristics that specified product provided. 3. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted. 4. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule. 5. Requested substitution has been approved by authorities having jurisdiction. 6. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work. 7. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work. 8. Requested substitution provides specified warranty. 9. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work, is uniform and consistent, is compatible with other products, and is acceptable to all contractors involved. 1.4 SUBSTITUTIONS FOR CONVENIENCE: NOT ALLOWED. A. Substitutions for Convenience are not allowed. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

10 1.5 ARCHITECT'S ACTION A. If necessary, Architect will request additional information within 7 days of receipt of a request for substitution. Architect will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection within 15 days of receipt, or seven days of receipt of additional information. SECTION CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES 1.1 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK A. Architect s Supplemental Instructions (ASI) authorizing minor changes in the Work will be issued which do not involve adjustment to the Contract Sum or Contract Time. 1.2 CHANGE ORDER PROPOSAL REQUESTS A. Use AIA Form G709 for Change Order Proposal Requests. 1. Owner-Initiated Proposal Requests: A detailed description of proposed changes in the Work that will require adjustment to the Contract Sum or Contract Time. The description may include supplemental or revised Drawings and Specifications issued as a Bulletin in form of a Request for Proposal. 2. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: When latent or unforeseen conditions require modifications to the Contract, the Contractor may propose changes by submitting a request for a change in form of AIA Document G ALLOWANCE ADJUSTMENT A. For allowance-cost adjustment, base each Change Order Proposal on the difference between the actual purchase amount and the allowance, multiplied by the final measurement of work-inplace. B. Submit claims for increased costs because of a change in scope or nature of the allowance described in the Contract Documents within 15 days of receipt of the Change Order authorizing work to proceed. C. On Owner's approval of a Request for Proposal, a Change Order will be issued for signatures of Owner and Contractor. SECTION PAYMENT PROCEDURES 1.1 SCHEDULE OF VALUES A. Submit the Schedule of Values at the earliest possible date but no later than 7 days before the date scheduled for submittal of the initial Application for Payment. 1. Provide multiple line items for principal subcontract amounts in excess of five percent of the Contract Sum. 2. Include separate line items under Contractor and principal subcontracts for Project closeout requirements in an amount totaling five percent of the Contract Sum and subcontract amount. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

11 1.2 PAYMENT APPLICATION TIMES A. The date for each progress payment is indicated in the Agreement between Owner and Contractor. The period of construction work covered by each Application for Payment is the period indicated in the Agreement. 1.3 PAYMENT-APPLICATION FORMS A. Use AIA Document G702 and Continuation Sheets G703 B. Submit three signed and notarized original copies of each Application for Payment by a method ensuring receipt within 24 hours. 1.4 WAIVERS OF MECHANICS LIEN A. With each Application for Payment, submit waivers of mechanics lien from entities lawfully entitled to file a mechanics lien arising out of the Contract and related to the Work covered by the payment. SECTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 1.1 ARCHITECT S PROCESS A. The Architect will use Newforma for tracking and responding to communications from the Contractor and for submitting requests, responses, and information to the Contractor. 1. Contractor shall prepare requests and submittals on electronic forms acceptable to Architect and Owner. 1.2 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR COORDINATION A. Coordinate and supervise construction operations and activities included under various Sections of the Specifications to assure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. B. Examine the Contract Documents to determine that coordination is satisfactory. Bring all apparent conflicts in work of different disciplines, to the attention of the Architect immediately for resolution prior to award of subcontracts. 1. Coordinate and schedule the delivery of materials, removal of debris, use of on-site toilet facilities, light and power facilities with the Owner. C. Coordination Drawings: Prepare coordination drawings where installation is not completely shown on Shop Drawings, where limited space availability necessitates coordination, or if coordination is required to facilitate integration of products and materials fabricated or installed by more than one entity. D. Prepare memoranda for distribution outlining special procedures required for coordination including required notices, reports, and attendance at meetings. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

12 1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES A. Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures: 1. Preparation of schedules. 2. Delivery and processing of submittals. 3. Progress meetings. 4. Project closeout activities. 1.4 CONSERVATION A. Coordinate construction operations to assure that operations are carried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials. 1.5 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI) A. Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, prepare and submit an electronic RFI in writing to the Architect, with copy to the Owner, indicating the project name, address, contractor information, subject, description of the request and RFI number. 1. Limit each RFI to one subject. 2. Submit an RFI if one of the following conditions occur: a. Contractor discovers and unforeseen condition or circumstance that is not described in the Contract Documents. b. Contractor discovers an apparent conflict or discrepancy between portions of the Contract Documents that appears to be inconsistent or is not reasonably inferred from the intent of the Contract Documents. 3. Contractor shall not: a. Submit an RFI as a request for substitution. b. Submit an RFI as a submittal. 4. RFI Log: Maintain a tabular log of RFIs. Submit log weekly. 5. Architect's Action: At a minimum, allow an average of (7) seven working days for Architect's response for each RFI. At a minimum allow an average of (3) additional working days for each RFI issued within the seven (7)-working days of the previous RFI. 1.6 PROJECT MEETINGS A. Request representation at each meeting by every party currently involved in coordination or planning for the construction activities involved, including but not limited to the Architect, the Owner, his representative, the Contractor, the fabricator and installer for relevant portions of the work to be discussed. Record meeting results and distribute copies to everyone in attendance and to others affected by decisions or actions resulting from each meeting. 1. Preconstruction conferences: No later than 10 working days after execution of the Agreement. 2. Preinstallation conferences: At the Project Site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

13 3. Progress meetings: Review Contractor's Construction Schedule. Coordinate dates of meetings with preparation of the payment request. Prepare weekly construction report recording activities and events at the site, and submit duplicate copies to the Architect at Progress. Include site condition reports, material location reports and special reports. 4. Coordination meetings: In addition to specific meetings held for other purposes, such as regular progress meetings and special preinstallation meetings. 5. Project Closeout Conference: No later than 30 days prior to the scheduled date of Substantial Completion. SECTION CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION 1.1 SCOPE A. Submit Contractor's Construction Schedule with the Schedule of Values, Submittal Schedule, Progress Reports, Payment Requests, and other required schedules and reports. Submit copies of schedules to Architect for review. 1.2 MILESTONES A. Include milestones indicated in the Contract Documents in schedule, including, but not limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and final completion. 1.3 GANTT-CHART SCHEDULE A. Submit a comprehensive, fully developed, horizontal, Gantt-chart-type, Contractor's construction schedule 15 working days prior to the date established for the Notice to Proceed. SECTION PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION 1.1 DIGITAL IMAGES A. Provide images in JPEG format, with minimum sensor size of 8 megapixels. 1.2 DATE STAMP A. Date and time stamp each image as it is being taken so stamp is integral to image. 1.3 FIELD OFFICE PRINTS A. Maintain progress images in the field office at Project site, available at all times for reference. Identify images the same as for those submitted to Owner 1.4 TYPES OF PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED A. Preconstruction images: 30 photo of existing adjacent areas of work before starting the work. B. Periodic construction images: 30 photos bi-weekly. C. Final Completion construction images: 30 photos. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

14 SECTION SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 1.1 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE A. Within 10 days of the date of acceptance of the Contractor's Construction Schedule, submit a complete Schedule of Submittals arranged in chronological order by dates required by construction schedule. Consolidate submittals for each specifications section. Fragmented or redundant submittals will not be reviewed. Include time required for review, ordering, manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates. Include additional time required for making corrections or revisions to submittals noted by Architect and additional time for handling and reviewing submittals required by those corrections. 1. The Architect and Engineering Consultants will only comply with stated processing times if the Submittal Schedule is submitted, reviewed and approved for the project. 1.2 COORDINATION A. Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. 1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity. 2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination. 3. Architect reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received. 1.3 PROCESSING TIME A. Allow time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Architect's receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals. 1. Initial Review: At a minimum, allow an average of ten (10) working days for initial review. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. The Architect will advise the Contractor when a submittal must be delayed for coordination. 2. Resubmittal: At a minimum, allow an average additional (10) ten working days for reprocessing each submittal, and additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Architect will review the initial submittal and only one re-submittal as part of this contract. Cost on time spent for additional reviews will be covered by the Contractor. 3. Quantity: Review time will be increased, if received in quantity equal to or more than fifty sheets during five consecutive working days. 4. Transmit submittals simultaneously to Architect and Architect's consultants for concurrent review. 5. Where submittals require sequential review, at a minimum allow an average of 15 working days for review of each submittal, and five (5) additional working days for each additional Design Consultants' review. 6. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

15 7. The Architect will review the submittals on shop drawings, product data and samples and one resubmittal. The Contractor shall reimburse the Owner, for additional services required for submittals in excess of the one resubmittal. 8. File Identifier: Each Submission shall have a file identifier consisting of project name, submittal section name, item number, and revision number. The A/E Project Shop Drawing review stamp will read and incorporate this file name. It is therefore imperative that each submittal file use the following naming convention: a. Each Submittal shall be created with a four part alpha numeric file naming system, with each part separated by a dash. (For illustration purposes only, each item below is bolded and underlined to draw attention to the portion of file identifier that is being described) 1) The first part is the project abbreviation (e.g. IDENT ). 2) The second part is the specification section number (e.g. IDENT ) The third part is the item number of each Submittal required in that specific specification section. Each item shall have an individual number. Do not group multiple items in a single item number, as they will be returned not logged in and without an action reserved for proper submissions. The first item shall be 001, the next item 002, etc. (e.g. IDENT ). a) The fourth part represents the number of times the item has been submitted for review. No submission shall start with 00. The first submission shall be 01, the second submission shall be 02, etc. (e.g. IDENT ). b) A brief two word description of the submittal may follow the number to further clarify the content of the submittal. (e.g. IDENT plywood.pdf) c) Place a single dash between each part of the File Name. d) Provide means for insertion to permanently record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Architect. 9. Transmittal Form for Electronic Submittals: Use electronic form acceptable to Owner, containing the following information: a. Project name. b. Date. c. Name and address of Architect. d. Name of Construction Manager. e. Name of Contractor. f. Name of firm or entity that prepared submittal. g. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer, and supplier. h. Category and type of submittal. i. Submittal purpose and description. j. Specification Section number and title. k. Specification paragraph number or drawing designation and generic name for each of multiple items. l. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate. m. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate. n. Related physical samples submitted directly. o. Indication of full or partial submittal. p. Transmittal number, numbered consecutively. q. Submittal and transmittal distribution record. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

16 r. Other necessary identification. s. Remarks. 10. Deviations: Identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals. 11. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal. a. Note date and content of previous submittal. b. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision. 12. Resubmit submittals until they are marked with approval notation from Architect's action stamp. 13. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms. 14. Use for Construction: Retain complete copies of submittals on Project site. Use only final action submittals that are marked with approval notation from Architect's action stamp. 1.4 DEFINITIONS AND SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that require responsive action. 1. Post electronic submittals of Product Data, Shop Drawings, Product Schedules, Coordination Drawings, Construction Schedules, Application for Payment and Delegated Design Submittals as PDF electronic files directly to Project Website or Architect's FTP site established for this Project. The Architect will return annotated file and retain one copy as a record document. 2. Submit three samples of each item requiring sample submittal. Transmit samples that contain multiple related components together in one submittal package. The Architect will retain two sample sets and the remaining set shall be kept at the site for quality control comparison during procurement and installation B. Informational Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that do not require responsive action. Submit copies of the following informational submittals: 1. Qualification Data, Welding Certificates, Installer Certificates, Manufacturer Certificates, Product Certificates and Materials Certificates, Material Test Reports, Product Test Reports, Research Reports, Schedules of Tests and Inspections, Preconstruction Test Reports, Compatibility Test Reports, Field Test Reports. 2. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements. 3. The Architect will return annotated file and retain one copy as a record document. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

17 1.5 SHOP DRAWINGS A. Show, in detail, the materials, dimensions, thicknesses, assembly, attachments, relation to adjoining work, and other pertinent data and information. Check and coordinate the Shop Drawings and Product Data of any section or trade with the requirements of other sections or trades as related thereto, as required for proper and complete installation of the Work. 1. Submit newly prepared information drawn accurately to scale. Highlight, encircle, or otherwise indicate deviations from the Contract Documents. Include fabrication and installation Drawings, setting diagrams, schedules, patterns, templates and similar Drawings. 1.6 PRODUCT DATA A. Collect Product Data into a single submittal for each element of construction or system. Product Data includes printed information, such as manufacturer's installation instructions, catalog cuts, standard color charts, roughing-in diagrams and templates, standard wiring diagrams, and performance curves. Mark each copy to show applicable choices and options. Where printed Product Data includes information on several products that are not required, mark copies to indicate the applicable information. 1.7 SAMPLES A. Submit samples where required in technical specification sections. Submit full-size, fully fabricated Samples cured and finished as specified and physically identical with the material or product proposed. Samples include partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components, cuts or containers of materials, color range sets, and swatches showing color, texture, and pattern. Sample submittal and Owner's acceptance shall be for color, pattern and texture only. Compliance with all other requirements is the responsibility of the Contractor. 1.8 DELEGATED-DESIGN SERVICES CERTIFICATION A. Submit delegated design submittals where required in technical specifications sections. Submit three paper copies of certificate, signed and sealed by the responsible design professional licensed to practice in the state the project is located in, and responsible for their preparation. 1.9 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW A. Contractor's Responsibility: By submitting Shop Drawings, Calculations, Product Data and Samples, the Contractor represents that he has coordinated and checked them for completeness and compliance with the Contract Documents and that they have been approved by the Contractor. In addition the Contractor is solely responsible for: 1. Coordination; checking Submittals for completeness and compliance with the Contract Documents; including verification of dimensions, quantities, and performance criteria. 2. Accuracy of quantities and dimensions shown on Submittals, and shall clearly identify proposed deviations from the Contract Documents on Submittals. 3. Deviations: Clearly highlight and note deviations on submittals for the Architect's review. 4. Submissions which, in the Architect's opinion, are incomplete, contain numerous errors, or have not been checked or have only been checked superficially will be returned for resubmission. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

18 B. Action and Informational Submittals: Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Architect and Construction Manager. C. Project Closeout and Maintenance Material Submittals: See requirements in Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures." D. Contractor's Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents ARCHITECT'S REVIEW A. Except for finish, color and other aesthetic matters left to the Architect's decision by the Contract Documents, the Architect's review of Submittals is solely for the convenience of the Owner in following the Work. The Architect's review shall not be interpreted as complete or thorough checking of detailed dimensions, quantities nor is it an approval of deviations from the Contract Documents. 1. The Architect's review shall not relieve the Contractor from his responsibility for accuracy of the submittals nor for the furnishing and installation of materials or equipment in accordance with Contract requirements. The Architect's review of a separate item shall not indicate review of the complete assembly in which it functions. 2. Approval of submittals shall not be interpreted as approval of a substitute material or system. Approval of substitutions will be accomplished in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section "Substitutions". 3. Notations by the Architect which the Contractor believes will increase Contract cost or time of completion shall be brought to the Architect's and Owner s attention before proceeding with the Work. 4. The Owner will not acknowledge increases to the Contract time or cost alleged by the Contractor as resulting from the Architect's review of submittals unless written authorization is received from the Owner in the form of a Change Order prior to fabrication of part of the Work. 5. Except for submittals for the record or information, where action and return is required, the Architect will review each submittal, mark to indicate action taken, and return promptly. Compliance with specified characteristics is the Contractor's responsibility. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

19 B. Actions 1. Action Submittals will be marked to indicate required action, as follows: a. A - APPROVED: Submittal has been reviewed for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents and no exceptions are taken. Proceed with work represented in Submittal. Architect/Engineer s review is not for determining the accuracy or completeness of other details, such as dimensions and quantities, or for substantiating instructions for installation or performance of equipment and systems, remain the responsibility of the Contractor. Review shall not constitute approval of safety precautions, or of construction means, methods and techniques, sequences or procedures. Approval of a specific item shall not indicate approval of an assembly of which the item is a component. Comments and corrections do not authorize changes to the Contract Documents. b. B - APPROVED AS NOTED: Submittal has been reviewed as stated in Subparagraph 1, above, but certain exceptions are noted. Contractor may proceed with work represented in submittal, provided Contractor agrees to incorporate comments and corrections noted by Architect/Engineer. Resubmittal is not required. Comments do not authorize changes to Contract Documents. c. C - REVISE AS NOTED & RESUBMIT: Submittal has been reviewed as stated in Subparagraph 1, above, but certain comments and corrections are noted, that as a minimum, are necessary for conformance with the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents. Do not proceed with the Work covered by this Submittal. Revise Submittal responding to comments and corrections and resubmit to Architect/Engineer for review until APPROVED or APPROVED AS NOTED" action is given. In resubmissions, limit corrections made to items noted in this Submittal. d. D - REJECTED: Submittal has been reviewed as stated in Subparagraph 1, above and is not acceptable. Do not proceed with Work covered in this Submittal. C. Informational Submittals 1. Architect/Engineer is not required to review informational submittals. Informational submittals will be returned if contradictions are discovered with the following actions: a. E REVIEWED FOR INFORMATION: Submittal has been processed for information only. b. F REVIEWED FOR INFORMATION AS NOTED: Submittal has been processed and has been found to contain discrepancies noted. Contractor may proceed, provided Contractor agrees to incorporate comments noted. Resubmit only if noted in this submittal. D. Submittals, General 1. Partial submittals prepared for a portion of the Work will be reviewed when use of partial submittals has received prior approval from Architect/Engineer. 2. Incomplete submittals and submittals with errors are unacceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and will be returned for resubmittal without review. 3. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents, or including manufacturer's instructions to the Contractor relative to Contractor's responsibility for means, methods, procedures and safety precautions, may be returned or discarded by the Architect without action. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

20 4. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs): Retain MSDSs for Contractor s safety program at Project site. Do NOT submit to Architect. MSDS s submitted to the Architect will be returned to the Contractor without review and will be deleted from the submittal log. SECTION QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 1.1 DEFINITIONS A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed construction will comply with requirements. B. Quality-Control Services: 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. C. Experienced: When used with an entity or individual, "experienced" means having successfully completed a minimum of five previous projects similar in nature, size, and extent to this Project; being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. 1.2 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS A. Referenced Standards: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer conflicting requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to Architect for a decision before proceeding. B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Architect for a decision before proceeding. 1.3 QUALITY CONTROL A. Owner Responsibilities: Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to perform special inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction. B. Contractor Responsibilities: Contactor shall provide access to the Work to allow for testing and sampling. Tests and inspections not explicitly assigned to Owner are Contractor's responsibility. Perform additional quality-control activities required to verify that the Work complies with requirements, whether specified or not. C. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and reinspecting, for construction that replaced Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents. D. Repair and Protection: Contractor's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of responsibility for quality-control services. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

21 SECTION REFERENCES 1.1 DEFINITIONS A. Basic Contract definitions are included in the Conditions of the Contract. 1. "Approved": When used to convey Architect's action on Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, "approved" is limited to Architect's duties and responsibilities as stated in the Conditions of the Contract. 2. "Directed": A command or instruction by Architect. Other terms including "requested," "authorized," "selected," "required," and "permitted" have the same meaning as "directed." 3. "Indicated": Requirements expressed by graphic representations or in written form on Drawings, in Specifications, and in other Contract Documents. Other terms including "shown," "noted," "scheduled," and "specified" have the same meaning as "indicated." 4. "Regulations": Laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, and rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work. 5. "Furnish": Supply and deliver to Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations. 6. "Install:" Operations at Project site including unloading, temporarily storing, unpacking, assembling, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations. 7. "Provide": Furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use. 1.2 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS A. Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities indicated in Thomson Gale's "Encyclopedia of Associations" or in Columbia Books' "National Trade & Professional Associations of the U.S. B. Materials, equipment, and operations specified by reference to published standards and specifications of a technical society, trade association, or other agency standard, shall comply with the requirements of the current edition of the listed document that is in effect on the issue date of the Contract Document or Addendum making reference thereto, unless otherwise specified. 1. No provision of a referenced standard, specification, manual, or code shall be effective to change the duties and responsibilities of the Owner, the Contractor, the Architect and their consultants, their agents and employees from those duties and responsibilities set forth in the Contract Documents. C. Code Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. Names, telephone numbers, and Web sites are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

22 SECTION TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 1.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Qualifications: Use qualified personnel to install temporary facilities. Locate facilities where they will serve the Project adequately and result in minimum interference with performance of the Work. Relocate and modify facilities as required. B. Standards: Comply with NFPA 241 "Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alterations, and Demolition Operations," ANSI A10 Series standards for "Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition," and NECA Electrical Design Library "Temporary Electrical Facilities." 1.2 SUBMITTALS A. Provide plan detailing how the work areas will be isolated in occupied facilities with dust and sound proof partitions. Include information detailing the following: 1. Fire Safety Plan 2. Lighting: temporary lighting in work areas complying with local requirements. 3. Dust and HVAC control Plan: Submit coordination drawing and narrative that indicates the dust and HVAC-control measures proposed for use, proposed locations, and proposed time frame for their operation. Identify further options if proposed measures are later determined to be inadequate. Include the following: a. Locations of dust-control partitions at each phase of work. b. HVAC system isolation schematic drawing. c. Location of proposed air-filtration system discharge. d. Waste handling procedures. e. Other dust-control measures. 4. Contractor's Moisture Protection Plan: Avoid trapping water in finished work. Document visible signs of mold that may appear during construction 1.3 ACCESSIBLE TEMPORARY EGRESS A. Comply with applicable provisions in the U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines and ICC/ANSI A MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT A. Fire Extinguishers B. HVAC Equipment: Use existing building system. Provide filter with MERV of 8 at each returnair grille and clean HVAC system. C. Dust-Control Adhesive-Surface Walk-off Mats: Provide mats minimum 36 by 60 inches. D. Dust Control Partitions: Polyethylene Sheet: Reinforced, fire resistive sheet, 10 mil minimum thickness, with flamespread rating of 15 or less per ASTM E84 and passing NFPA 701 Test Method 2. E. Floor Protection: Masonite hardboard panels or other suitable material. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

23 1.5 COORDINATE WITH THE OWNER OR BUILDING MANAGEMENT: A. Elevator use. B. Sanitary facility use. C. Storage facilities 1.6 PROTECTION, GENERAL A. Protect work and property of others until final acceptance. Secure and lock the premises when workmen are not present. 1. During demolition and construction period, maintain existing exit signs, exit lighting, fire protection devices, and alarms. Comply with Landlord s rules and regulations. 2. Maintain required paths of egress free from obstructions and impediments. 1.7 EXISTING UTILITIES AND FACILITIES A. Maintain existing utilities and services to existing facilities indicated to remain, keep in service, and protect against damage during demolition operations. Provide minimum 72 hour advance notice to Owner's Representative and Landlord if service shutdown is necessary. 1. Should disconnections or damage occur, repair or replace items with materials, construction, and improvements matching existing undamaged work and restore to original conditions. 2. Provide temporary protection of the work until removal of temporary protection is approved by Architect. 1.8 TEMPORARY UTILITIES A. Use of existing water, permanent fire protection, electrical power service and lighting, heating, air conditioning, and toilets within the Work areas is subject to the terms of the Owner s Lease Agreement. 1. Where use of existing utilities is permitted, provide temporary connections to existing utility service for temporary work in accordance with regulatory requirements and regulations of respective utility companies 2. Verify if existing utilities are adequate for use during construction. If inadequate, coordinate with utility companies to secure additional lines and facilities. Do not overload or damage existing utilities in any manner. 3. Use Charges: Sewer, Water, and Electric Power are available from existing system without charge. 1.9 ISOLATION OF WORK AREAS IN OCCUPIED FACILITIES A. Prevent dust, fumes, and odors from entering occupied areas. 1. Prior to commencing work, isolate the HVAC system in area where work is to be performed according to coordination drawings. a. Disconnect supply and return ductwork in work area from HVAC systems servicing occupied areas. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

24 b. Maintain negative air pressure within work area using HEPA-equipped air-filtration units, starting with commencement of temporary partition construction, and continuing until removal of temporary partitions is complete. 2. Maintain dust partitions during the Work. Use vacuum collection attachments on dustproducing equipment. Isolate limited work within occupied areas using portable dustcontainment devices. 3. Perform daily construction cleanup and final cleanup using approved, HEPA-filterequipped vacuum equipment TEMPORARY EGRESS A. Maintain temporary egress from existing occupied facilities as indicated and as required by authorities having jurisdiction TEMPORARY ENCLOSURES A. Provide temporary enclosures for protection of construction, in progress and completed, from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar activities. Provide temporary weathertight enclosure for building exterior. 1. Where heating or cooling is needed and permanent enclosure is incomplete, insulate temporary enclosures TEMPORARY PARTITIONS A. Provide floor-to-ceiling dustproof partitions to limit dust and dirt migration and to separate occupied areas from fumes and noise 1. Construct dustproof partitions with two layers of 6-mil polyethylene sheet on each side. Cover floor with two layers of 6 mil polyethylene sheet, extending sheets 18 inches up the sidewalls. Overlap and tape full length of joints. Cover floor with fire retardant treated plywood. 2. Construct vestibule and airlock at each entrance through temporary partition with not less than 48 inches between doors. Maintain water-dampened foot mats in vestibule. 3. Insulate partitions to control noise transmission to occupied areas. 4. Seal joints and perimeter. Equip partitions with gasketed dustproof doors and security locks where openings are required. 5. Protect air-handling equipment. 6. Provide walk-off mats at each entrance through temporary partition TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION A. Install and maintain temporary fire protection facilities of types needed to protect against reasonably predictable and controllable fire losses. Comply with NFPA 241; manage fire prevention program. 1. Prohibit smoking in construction areas. 2. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition according to requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. 3. Develop and supervise an overall fire prevention and protection program for personnel at Project site. Review needs with local fire department and establish procedures to be followed. Instruct personnel in methods and procedures. Post warnings and information. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS