Robert M. Ball Conference Room Renovation Project

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1 ROBERT M. BALL BUILDING SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION CAMPUS WOODLAWN, MARYLAND Robert M. Ball Conference Room Renovation Project Specifications Prepared for: General Services Administration Region 3 Philadelphia, PA Project Manager: William Faustman Contracting Officer: Stephanie Hill GSA PROJECT NUMBER: 3PCN: Architect: TranSystems 1717 Arch Street, Suite 700 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA MEP Engineer: Greenman Pedersen, Inc. 50 Glenmaura National Blvd, Suite 102 Scranton, PA Cost Estimator: International Consultants, Inc. 221 Chestnut Street, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 9 January 2013 SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED (SBU) PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT COPYING, DISSEMINATION, OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS DOCUMENT TO UNAUTHORIZED RECIPIENTS IS PROHIBITED Do not remove this notice Properly destroy or return documents when no longer needed

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY UNIT PRICES SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PAYMENT PROCEDURES PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES SECURITY PROCEDURES QUALITY REQUIREMENTS REFERENCES TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION SECURITY FORMS PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS EXECUTION CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING DIVISION 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS SELECTIVE STRUCTURE DEMOLITION DIVISION 3 CONCRETE HYDRAULIC CEMENT UNDERLAYMENT DIVISION 4 MASONRY (NOT USED) DIVISION 5 METALS METAL FABRICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS TOC - 1 PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

3 DIVISION 6 WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES ROUGH CARPENTRY PLASTIC-LAMINATE-FACED WOOD PANELING DIVISION 7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING FIRE-RESISTIVE JOINT SYSTEMS JOINT SEALANTS DIVISION 8 OPENINGS DOOR HARDWARE AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS DIVISION 9 FINISHES NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING GYPSUM BOARD ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES TILE CARPETING INTERIOR PAINTING DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES OPERABLE PARTITIONS DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT (NOT USED) DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS HORIZONTAL LOUVER BLINDS DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS DIVISION 23 HVAC COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC TABLE OF CONTENTS TOC - 2 PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

4 HVAC INSULATION HYDRONIC PIPING METAL DUCTS AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS AND GRILLES DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WIRING DEVICES DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM APPENDIX A: Environmental Health and Safety Project Specifications Review B: MSDS Review Request Form END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TOC - 3 PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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6 SECTION SUMMARY PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM), and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section includes: 1. Project information. 2. Work covered by Contract Documents. B. Work by Owner. 1. Work under separate contracts. 2. Future work. 3. Owner-furnished property. 4. Access to site. 5. Coordination with occupants. 6. Work restrictions. 1.3 PROJECT INFORMATION A. Project Identification: 1. Project Name: ROBERT M. BALL CONFERENCE ROOM RENOVATION PROJECT 2. Project Number: 3PCN Solicitation Number: GS-03P-08-DX-D Project Region: MID-ATLANTIC REGION #3 5. Building/Facility Name: ROBERT M. BALL BUILDING 6. Building/Facility Address: 6401 SECURITY BLVD, BALTIMORE, MD B. Owner: The United States of America, as represented by the U.S. General Services Administration, Mid-Atlantic Region, Public Buildings Service (GSA), referred to in the SUMMARY PROPERTY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

7 Specifications as the Owner. 1. Contracting Officer (CO): Stephanie Hill ( ) will represent the Owner with respect to the Contract. a. The Contracting Officer is the ONLY person who has authority to make changes to the contract. If the Contractor proceeds without the Contracting Officer s approval then it is at the risk of the Contractor. b. The Contracting Officer may delegate certain administrative and technical responsibilities to a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Contracting Officer will delineate the status of the COR relative to the Project prior to the preconstruction conference. c. GSA Project Manager: William Faustman ( ). 2. SSA Project Managers: will be responsible for the administration, operation and maintenance of the building during construction. a. Contracting Officer will delineate the status of the project manager relative to the Project prior to the preconstruction conference. C. Architect-Engineer: 1. TranSystems ( ) a. Contracting Officer will delineate the status of the Architect-Engineer relative to the Project prior to the preconstruction conference. D. Commissioning Authority: 1. (To Be Determined) a. Contracting Officer will delineate the status of the Commissioning Authority relative to the Project prior to the preconstruction conference. E. Construction Manager as Agent: (To Be Determined) 1. Construction Manager as Agent has been engaged for this Project to serve as an advisor to Owner and to provide assistance in administering the Contract for Construction between Owner and Contractor, according to a separate contract between Owner and Construction Manager as Agent. In Divisions 01 through 49 Sections, the term "Construction Manager (CM)" denotes the Construction Manager as Agent. F. Electronic Project Management: A web-based electronic project management (epm) SUMMARY PROPERTY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

8 system administered by the Owner will be used for purposes of managing communication and documents during the construction stage. 1. See Division 01 Section "Project Management and Coordination" for Contractor's requirements for utilizing the Project Web site (Section ). 1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS A. The Work of the Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following (including but not limited to): 1. Demolition of existing conference room and office spaces, and the construction of a new, large conference room with a movable partition. B. Type of Contract 1. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract with a General Contractor, also referred to as the Construction Contractor. C. Project Duration 1. The Project duration is 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. 1.5 PHASED CONSTRUCTION A. The Work shall be conducted in one phase. B. Before commencing Work the Construction Manager and SSA Project Managers shall be notified in writing, five (5) weeks in advance of each requested work week. Contractor shall notify/coordinate in writing with GSA/SSA five (5) weeks in advance of any fire/life safety system interruption or testing. 1.6 WORK BY OWNER A. General: Cooperate fully with Owner so work may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract or work by Owner. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed by Owner. B. General Maintenance Contractor Work: Owner may have periodic work performed as part of the regular maintenance of the building. 1.7 ACCESS TO SITE A. Site is restricted to authorized personnel only. Contractor shall adhere to GSA and SSA SUMMARY PROPERTY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

9 security requirements refer to specifications section B. The Contracting Officer s Technical Representative (COTR) will conduct a preconstruction survey with the Contractor to review and document the existing conditions in the staging area and surrounding the project premises prior to the beginning of any construction activity. C. 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. D. Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to work in areas indicated only. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated. 1. Limited space on the premises may be made available for the Contractor's storage and related activities provided that its use will not interfere with the operations of the Government. Arrange and gain approval for use of space within the premises through the Contracting Officer. a. Access to the building will not be blocked by this work. b. Only the area approved by the Contracting Officer will be available for the Contractor s storage and related activities. The Contractor and Contractor's employees shall make their own arrangements off-site for any additional storage. 2. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways, parking areas, 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. Comply with directions of Owner's authorized personnel. 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. 3. Contractor parking is available on site in the designated contractor parking areas with a valid permit. a. All facilities and parking areas are considered restricted areas requiring appropriate agency parking permits or stickers. b. You must register your vehicle with the SSA Parking and Credentialing Office (PCO). SUMMARY PROPERTY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

10 c. You must register all vehicles, including motorcycles, and display an appropriate parking permit or sticker to park in agency parking lots. Those vehicles not registered can be ticketed and/or towed at the owner s expense in accordance with 41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) d. You must observe posted parking signs and markings. Failure to do so can result in your vehicle being ticketed and/or towed. Authority for these actions is contained in SSA Administrative Instructions Manual System, General Administration Manual, 02.08, Parking and Traffic- Baltimore Metropolitan Area, dated June 19, 2006 and 41CFR e. You must park your vehicle in your assigned area within the marked spaces so that the painted lines are visible on both sides of the vehicle. Using two spaces will subject you to a ticket and/or towing. f. The Contractor is required to complete the SSA Form 391 to receive their U lot parking permit. g. You must attach your window stickers to the inside of the lower left front windshield (driver s side). Adhering parking stickers to a piece of plastic is not authorized. h. You must display your parking permit in the front or rear window so it is visible from the driver s lane. i. It is not permissible to alter, transfer or reproduce permits. j. You may not park in any reserved parking space or area unless you have the proper permit or during open parking hours. (See below for those hours.) k. The spaces identified below are RESERVED 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Parking in these spaces is enforced by ticketing and towing. 1) Spaces marked RESERVED 2) Spaces in the WEST HIGH RISE GARAGE 3) Spaces inside the NCC Vehicle Barriers 4) Spaces marked GOVERNMENT l. The open parking policy allows parking in any space that is not marked RESERVED during the following hours: Monday Friday 2:30pm to 5:00am and all day weekends and holidays. m. Visitor/Commercial spaces are available on weekdays after 5:00pm and all day on weekends and holidays. n. Notify the SSA Project Manager before leaving your vehicle on the property overnight. Unauthorized vehicles are subject to towing. SUMMARY PROPERTY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

11 o. Notify the onsite guard office if your vehicle breaks down and is not parked in its regularly assigned area. Notify the guard office when service is required for your vehicle on the lot or if you have your vehicle towed from the lot. p. Office of Protective Security Services (OPSS) parking enforcement officers and Federal Protective Services (FPS) officers issue tickets for parking offences. FPS officers issue tickets for traffic violations. q. Trucks must be loaded and/or unloaded and pickups and deliveries must be made as quickly as possible. E. Condition of Existing Building: Maintain portions of existing building affected by construction operations in a weather tight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. 1.8 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS A. Full Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy site and existing building during entire construction period. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's day-to-day operations. 1. All work areas must be cleaned and ready for owner usage at the end of each work shift. 2. Maintain existing exits to meet code requirements. 3. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Owner and approval of authorities having jurisdiction. 4. Notify the Owner not less than five (5) weeks in advance of activities that will affect Owner's operations. 5. Submit a written disruption plan with proposed dates for starting and completing activities that may restrict access to the building. B. Owner Access to Completed Areas of Construction: Owner reserves the right to place and install equipment in completed portions of the Work, prior to Substantial Completion of the Work, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and limited occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work. 1.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS A. Work Restrictions, General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations. SUMMARY PROPERTY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

12 1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. 2. Comply with security regulations as imposed by GSA and SSA. B. On-Site Work Hours: Normal business hours are from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Limit all work to non-business hours as indicated below. 1. Weekend Hours: 9:00 p.m. on Friday to 5:00 a.m. on Monday with SSA Project Manager approval. 2. After-Hours Working Times: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. 3. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Determined on a case by case basis with a minimum five (5) weeks advance written notice to the project team and building manager 4. Hours for Core Drilling, including all attachments to concrete decks, walls, floors or columns: After normal hours with 72 hours written notice to the project team and building manager. C. Temporary Suspension of Work: Suspend work during a period of a national emergency or building shutdown; such suspension shall be at no additional cost to the Owner. D. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated: 1. Notify SSA Project Manager not less than five (5) weeks in advance of proposed utility interruptions. a. Obtain SSA Project Manager s written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions. E. Dumpsters: The only dumpster locations for this project are shown on drawing G-003. Dumpster use shall be coordinated with the SSA Project Manager. 1. Contractors are responsible for removing construction trash/debris from the building at the end of each work shift. Do not place construction trash/debris in building trash containers or dumpsters. 2. Contractor is responsible to cover and/or otherwise protect all perimeter induction units from dust through the completion of the work. F. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, odors, or other disruption to Owner occupancy with Owner. SUMMARY PROPERTY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

13 1. Notify SSA Project Manager not less than five (5) weeks in advance of proposed disruptive operations. 2. Obtain SSA Project Manager s written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations. G. Nonsmoking Campus: Smoking is not permitted on the Social Security Campus. H. Employee Identification: The Government will provide badges for Contractor personnel working on Project site following HSPD 12 clearance, refer to specifications section Require personnel to use badges at all times. I. Controlled Substances: Use of tobacco products and other controlled substances on the Project site is not permitted SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS A. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. These conventions are as follows: 1. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase. 2. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise. B. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications. C. Drawing Coordination: Requirements for materials and products identified on the Drawings are described in detail in the Specifications. One or more of the following are used on the Drawings to identify materials and products: 1. Terminology: Materials and products are identified by the typical generic terms used in the individual Specifications Sections. 2. Abbreviations and Symbols: Materials and products are identified by abbreviations and symbols published as part of the U.S. National CAD Standard and scheduled on Drawings. Refer uncertainties as to meaning of abbreviations and symbols to the Contracting Officer for clarification before proceeding. 3. Keynoting: Materials and products are identified by reference keynotes referencing Specification Section numbers found in this Project Manual MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS SUMMARY PROPERTY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

14 A. Units of Measure: Use units of measure for submittals that are identical to units utilized in the Drawings and Specifications. PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used) PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used) END OF SECTION SUMMARY PROPERTY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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16 SECTION UNIT PRICES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, General Services Administration Acquisition Manual, and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for unit prices. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. Unit price is an amount incorporated in the Agreement, applicable during the duration of the Work as a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment, or services, or a portion of the Work, added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate modification, if the scope of Work or estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or decreased. 1.4 PROCEDURES A. Unit prices include all necessary material, plus cost for delivery, installation, insurance, applicable taxes, overhead, and profit. B. Measurement and Payment: Refer to individual Specification Sections for work that requires establishment of unit prices. Methods of measurement and payment for unit prices are specified in those Sections. C. Owner reserves the right to reject Contractor's measurement of work-in-place that involves use of established unit prices and to have this work measured, at Owner's expense, by an independent unit price surveyor. D. List of Unit Prices: A schedule of unit prices is included in Part 3. Specification Sections referenced in the schedule contain requirements for materials described under each unit price. UNIT PRICES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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18 SECTION SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, General Services Administration Acquisition Manual, and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. Substitutions: Changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by Contractor. 1. Substitutions for Cause: Changes proposed by Contractor that are required due to changed Project conditions, such as unavailability of product, regulatory changes, or unavailability of required warranty terms. 2. Substitutions for Convenience: Changes proposed by Contractor that are not required in order to meet other Project requirements but may offer advantage to Contractor or Owner. 3. The following are not considered to be requests for substitutions: a. Substitutions requested during the bidding period and accepted by Addendum prior to award of the Contract. b. Revisions to the Contract Documents requested by the Owner. c. Specified options for products and construction methods included in the Contract Documents. d. The Contractor's determination of and compliance with governing regulations and orders issued by governing authorities. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Substitution Requests: Submit PDF electronic file of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

19 Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles. 1. Substitution Request Form: Use CSI Form 13.1A, a facsimile of the form is readily available on-line. 2. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable: a. Statement indicating why specified product or fabrication or installation cannot be provided, if applicable. b. Coordination information, including a list of changes or modifications needed to other parts of the Work and to construction performed by Owner and separate contractors that will be necessary to accommodate proposed substitution. c. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed substitution with those of the Work specified. Include annotated copy of applicable specification section. Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, sustainable design characteristics, warranties, and specific features and requirements indicated. Indicate deviations, if any, from the Work specified. d. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures. e. Samples, where applicable or requested. f. Certificates and qualification data, where applicable or requested. g. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and addresses of architects and owners. h. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for compliance with requirements indicated. i. Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule using proposed substitution with products specified for the Work, including effect on the overall Contract Time. If specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within the Contract Time, include letter from manufacturer, on manufacturer's letterhead, stating date of receipt of purchase order, lack of availability, or delays in delivery. j. Cost information, including a proposal of change, if any, in the Contract Sum. k. Contractor's certification that proposed substitution complies with requirements in the Contract Documents except as indicated in substitution request, is compatible with related materials, and is appropriate for applications indicated. l. Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time that may subsequently become necessary because of failure of proposed substitution to produce indicated results. SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

20 3. Owner's Action: If necessary, the Owner will request additional information or documentation for evaluation. Owner will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution. a. Forms of Acceptance: Modification. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Compatibility of Substitutions: Investigate and document compatibility of proposed substitution with related products and materials. Engage qualified testing agency to perform compatibility tests recommended by manufacturers. 1.6 PROCEDURES A. Coordination: Modify or adjust affected work as necessary to integrate work of the approved substitutions. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 SUBSTITUTIONS A. Substitutions for Cause: Submit requests for substitution immediately upon discovery of need for change, but not later than 15 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals. 1. Conditions: Owner will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, the Owner will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements: a. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results. b. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted. c. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule. d. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction. e. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work. f. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work. g. Requested substitution provides specified warranty. h. If requested substitution involves more than one contractor, requested SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

21 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. B. Substitutions for Convenience: Owner will consider requests for substitution if received within 60 days after the Notice to Proceed. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of Owner. 1. Conditions: Owner will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Owner will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements: a. Requested substitution offers Owner a substantial advantage in project quality, cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Owner must assume. Owner's additional responsibilities may include compensation for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Owner, and similar considerations. b. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents. c. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results. d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted. e. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's construction schedule. f. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction. g. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work. h. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work. i. Requested substitution provides specified warranty. j. 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. PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used) END OF SECTION SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

22 SECTION PAYMENT PROCEDURES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Applications for Payment. B. Related Sections: 1. Division 01 Section "Unit Prices" for administrative requirements governing the use of unit prices. 2. Division 01 Section "Critical Path Method Scheduling" for administrative requirements governing the preparation and submittal of the Contractor's construction schedule. 3. Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures" for administrative requirements governing the preparation and submittal of the submittal schedule. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. Schedule of Values: A statement furnished by Contractor allocating portions of the Contract Sum to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for reviewing Contractor's Applications for Payment. 1.4 SCHEDULE OF VALUES A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the schedule of values with preparation of Contractor's construction schedule. A cost-loaded Critical Path method Schedule may serve to satisfy requirements for the schedule of values. 1. Correlate line items in the schedule of values with other required administrative forms and schedules, including the following: a. Application for Payment forms with continuation sheets. PAYMENT PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

23 b. Submittal schedule. c. Items required to be indicated as separate activities in Contractor's construction schedule. 2. Submit the schedule of values to the Construction Manager at earliest possible date but no later than fourteen (14) days before the date scheduled for submittal of initial Applications for Payment. 3. Sub-schedules for Phased Work: Where the Work is separated into phases requiring separately phased payments, provide sub-schedules showing values correlated with each phase of payment. 4. Sub-schedules for Separate Elements of Work: Where the Contractor's construction schedule defines separate elements of the Work, provide subschedules showing values correlated with each element. B. Format and Content: Use the Project Manual table of contents as a guide to establish line items for the schedule of values. Provide at least one line item for each Specification Section. 1. Identification: Include the following Project identification on the schedule of values: a. GSA Project name or title b. GSA Project Building and Location c. GSA Project Control Number d. Name of prime A-E firm e. Prime A-E firm address f. GSA Project Contract Number g. GSA Project ACT/ADN Number h. GSA Modification Number (If applicable) i. Invoice and Payment Number(s) j. Period of Invoice/Billing k. Contractor's name, address and telephone number l. Official Signature and notary seal m. Date of submittal. 2. Arrange schedule of values consistent with format of AIA Document G703. Arrange the schedule of values in tabular form with separate columns to indicate the following for each item listed: a. Related Specification Section or Division. b. Description of the Work. c. Name of subcontractor. d. Name of manufacturer or fabricator. PAYMENT PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

24 e. Name of supplier. f. Change Orders (numbers) that affect value. g. Dollar value of the following, as a percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent, adjusted to total 100 percent. 1) Labor. 2) Materials. 3) Equipment. 3. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports. Coordinate with the Construction Manager and Construction Contract Documents. Provide multiple line items for principal subcontract amounts in excess of ten percent of Contract Sum. a. Include separate line items under Contractor and principal subcontracts for documentation and other project closeout requirements in an amount totaling ten (10) percent of the Contract Sum and subcontract amount. 4. Round amounts to nearest whole dollar; total shall equal the Contract Sum. 5. Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each part of the Work where Applications for Payment may include materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed. a. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site. If required, include evidence of insurance. 6. Provide separate line items in the schedule of values for initial cost of materials, for each subsequent stage of completion, and for total installed value of that part of the Work. 7. Allowances: Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each allowance. Show line-item value of unit-cost allowances, as a product of the unit cost, multiplied by measured quantity. Use information indicated in the Contract Documents to determine quantities. 8. Purchase Contracts: Provide a separate line item in the schedule of values for each purchase contract. Show line-item value of purchase contract. Indicate owner payments or deposits, if any, and balance to be paid by Contractor. 9. Each item in the schedule of values and Applications for Payment shall be complete. Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item. a. Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the PAYMENT PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

25 schedule of values or distributed as general overhead expense, at Contractor's option. 10. Schedule Updating: Update and resubmit the schedule of values before the next Applications for Payment when Change Orders or Construction Change Directives result in a change in the Contract Sum. 1.5 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT A. Each Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments as certified by Construction Manager. 1. Initial Application for Payment, Application for Payment at time of Substantial Completion, and final Application for Payment involve additional requirements. B. Payment Application Times: Progress payments shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer by the 28 th of the month. The period covered by each Application for Payment is one month, ending on the 28 th day of the month. 1. Submit draft copy of Application for Payment seven (7) days prior to due date for review by Construction Manager. C. Application for Payment Forms: Use AIA Document G702 and AIA Document G703 as form for Applications for Payment. D. Application Preparation: Complete every entry on form. Notarize and execute by a person authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of Contractor. Construction Manager will return incomplete applications without action. 1. Entries shall match data on the schedule of values and Contractor's construction schedule. Use updated schedules if revisions were made. 2. Include amounts for work completed following previous Application for Payment, whether or not payment has been received. Include only amounts for work completed at time of Application for Payment. 3. Include amounts of Change Orders and Construction Change Directives issued before last day of construction period covered by application. 4. Indicate separate amounts for work being carried out under Owner-requested project acceleration. E. Stored Materials: Include in Application for Payment amounts applied for materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed. Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site. PAYMENT PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

26 1. Provide certificate of insurance, evidence of transfer of title to Owner, and consent of surety to payment, for stored materials. 2. Provide supporting documentation that verifies amount requested, such as paid invoices. Match amount requested with amounts indicated on documentation; do not include overhead and profit on stored materials. 3. Provide summary documentation for stored materials indicating the following: a. Materials previously stored and included in previous Applications for Payment. b. Work completed for this Application utilizing previously stored materials. c. Additional materials stored with this Application. d. Total materials remaining stored, including materials with this Application. F. Transmittal: Submit four signed and notarized original copies of each Application for Payment to Construction Manager by a method ensuring receipt within 24 hours. One copy shall include waivers of lien and similar attachments if required. 1. Transmit each copy with a transmittal form listing attachments and recording appropriate information about application. G. Waivers of Mechanic's Lien: With each Application for Payment, submit waivers of mechanic's lien from entities lawfully entitled to file a mechanic's lien arising out of the Contract and related to the Work covered by the payment. 1. Submit partial waivers on each item for amount requested in previous application, after deduction for retainage, on each item. 2. When an application shows completion of an item, submit conditional final or full waivers. 3. Owner reserves the right to designate which entities involved in the Work must submit waivers. 4. Waiver Forms: Submit waivers of lien on forms, executed in a manner acceptable to Owner. H. Waivers of Mechanic's Lien: With each Application for Payment, submit waivers of mechanic's liens from subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, and suppliers for construction period covered by the previous application. 1. Submit partial waivers on each item for amount requested in previous application, after deduction for retainage, on each item. 2. When an application shows completion of an item, submit conditional final or full waivers. PAYMENT PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

27 3. Owner reserves the right to designate which entities involved in the Work must submit waivers. 4. Submit final Application for Payment with or preceded by conditional final waivers from every entity involved with performance of the Work covered by the application who is lawfully entitled to a lien. 5. Waiver Forms: Submit waivers of lien on forms, executed in a manner acceptable to Owner. I. Initial Application for Payment: Administrative actions and submittals that must precede or coincide with submittal of first Application for Payment include the following: 1. List of subcontractors. 2. Schedule of values. 3. Contractor's construction schedule (preliminary if not final). 4. Combined Contractor's construction schedule (preliminary if not final) incorporating Work of multiple contracts, with indication of acceptance of schedule by each Contractor. 5. Products list (preliminary if not final). 6. Schedule of unit prices. 7. Submittal schedule (preliminary if not final). 8. List of Contractor's staff assignments. 9. List of Contractor's principal consultants. 10. Copies of building permits. 11. Copies of authorizations and licenses from authorities having jurisdiction for performance of the Work. 12. Initial progress report. 13. Report of preconstruction conference. 14. Certificates of insurance and insurance policies. 15. Performance and payment bonds. 16. Data needed to acquire Owner's insurance. J. Application for Payment at Substantial Completion: After issuing the Certificate of Substantial Completion, submit an Application for Payment showing 100 percent completion for portion of the Work claimed as substantially complete. 1. Include documentation supporting claim that the Work is substantially complete and a statement showing an accounting of changes to the Contract Sum. 2. This application shall reflect Certificates of Partial Substantial Completion issued previously for Owner occupancy of designated portions of the Work. PAYMENT PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

28 K. Final Payment Application: Submit final Application for Payment with releases and supporting documentation not previously submitted and accepted, including, but not limited, to the following: 1. Evidence of completion of Project closeout requirements. 2. Insurance certificates for products and completed operations where required and proof that taxes, fees, and similar obligations were paid. 3. Updated final statement, accounting for final changes to the Contract Sum. 4. AIA Document G706, "Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims." 5. AIA Document G706A, "Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens." 6. AIA Document G707, "Consent of Surety to Final Payment." 7. Evidence that claims have been settled. 8. Final meter readings for utilities, a measured record of stored fuel, and similar data as of date of Substantial Completion or when Owner took possession of and assumed responsibility for corresponding elements of the Work. 9. Final liquidated damages settlement statement. 10. GSA Form 1142 Release of Claims 11. GSA Form 218 Certificate of Completion. PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used) PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used) END OF SECTION PAYMENT PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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30 SECTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, General Services Administration Acquisition Manual, and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following: 1. General project coordination procedures. 2. Administrative and supervisory personnel. 3. Coordination drawings. 4. Requests for Information (RFIs). 5. Project web site-based electronic project management system. 6. Project meetings. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. Request for Information (RFI): Request from Owner, Construction Manager, Architect, or Contractor seeking information from each other during construction. 1.4 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. 1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation. 2. Coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

31 and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair. 3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation. 4. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation. 5. Coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair. 6. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation. B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each entity involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings. C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Preparation of Contractor's construction schedule. 2. Preparation of the schedule of values. 3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls. 4. Delivery and processing of submittals. 5. Progress meetings. 6. Preinstallation conferences. 7. Project closeout activities. 8. Startup and adjustment of systems. 9. Project closeout activities. 1.5 CONSERVATION A. Conservation, General: Coordinate construction activities to ensure that operations are carried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials. Coordinate use of temporary utilities to minimize waste. 1. Salvage materials and equipment involved in performance of, but not actually incorporated into, the Work. Refer to other Sections for disposition of salvaged materials that are designated as Owner's property. 1.6 KEY PERSONNEL PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

32 A. Administrative and Supervisory Personnel: In addition to the Project Superintendent, the Contractor shall provide other administrative and supervisory personnel as required for proper performance of the Work. B. Key Personnel Contact Information: Prior to starting construction operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including project manager, superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site. Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities; list addresses and telephone numbers, including home, office, and cellular telephone numbers and addresses. Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as standbys in the absence of individuals assigned to Project. Submit copies of resumes for project manager and superintendent for review and approval. When accepted, these individuals cannot be replaced on the project without GSA approval. 1. Post copies of list in project meeting room, in temporary field office, and by each temporary telephone. Keep list current at all times. 1.8 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs) A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified. 1. Owner will return RFIs submitted to Owner by other entities controlled by Contractor, with no response. 2. Coordinate, submit, and respond to RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in Contractor's work or work of subcontractors. B. Content of Contractor-Initiated RFIs: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following: 1. Project name. 2. GSA Project number. 3. Date. 4. Name of Contracting Officer. 5. Name of Construction Manager. 6. Name of Architect. 7. Name of Contractor. 8. RFI number, numbered sequentially. 9. RFI subject. 10. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs as appropriate. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

33 11. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate. 12. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate. 13. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's solution(s) impacts the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI. 14. Contractor's signature. 15. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation. a. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches. C. RFI Forms: Software-generated form from electronic project management software or other electronic form acceptable to Owner. D. Owner's and Construction Manager's Action: Owner and Construction Manager will review each RFI. Owner will determine action required, and respond. Allow seven working days for Owner's response for each RFI. RFIs received by Owner or Construction Manager after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day. 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 Owner's actions on submittals. f. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs. 2. Owner's action may include a request for additional information, in which case Owner's time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information. 3. Owner's action on RFIs that may result in a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum may be eligible for Contractor to submit Change Proposal according to provisions of the Contract. a. If Contractor believes the Owner's RFI response warrants change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, notify Contracting Officer through the Construction Manager in writing within 30 days of receipt of the RFI response in the form required for requesting a change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

34 E. On receipt of Owner's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify Contracting Officer through the Construction Manager within seven days if Contractor disagrees with response. F. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number. Submit log bi-weekly at the Project Meeting. Use software log that is part of electronic project management software. Include the following: 1. Project name. 2. GSA Project number. 3. Name of Contracting Officer. 4. Name of Contractor. 5. Name of Architect. 6. Name of Construction Manager. 7. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted. 8. RFI description. 9. Date the RFI was submitted. 10. Date Owner's response was received. 11. Identification of related Modification and Proposal Request, as appropriate. 1.9 PROJECT MEETINGS A. General: Owner will schedule and conduct meetings and conferences at Project site, unless otherwise indicated. For meetings indicated as conducted by the Contractor, perform the following: 1. Attendees: Inform participants and others involved, and individuals whose presence is required, of date and time of each meeting. Notify Owner, Construction Manager, and Architect of scheduled meeting dates and times. 2. Agenda: Prepare the meeting agenda. Distribute the agenda to all invited attendees. 3. Minutes: Entity responsible for conducting meeting will record significant discussions and agreements achieved. Distribute the meeting minutes to everyone concerned, including Owner, Construction Manager, and Architect, within three days of the meeting. B. Preconstruction Conference: Contracting Officer will schedule and conduct a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to Owner, Contracting Officer, and Contractor. 1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of Owner, Construction Manager, Architect, and their consultants; Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the conference. Participants at the PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

35 conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work. 2. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the following: a. Tentative construction schedule. b. Phasing. c. Critical work sequencing and long-lead items. d. Designation of key personnel and their duties. e. Lines of communications. f. Procedures for processing field decisions and Modifications. g. Procedures for RFIs. h. Procedures for testing and inspecting. i. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment. j. Distribution of the Contract Documents. k. Submittal procedures. l. Preparation of record documents. m. Use of the premises and existing building. n. Work restrictions. o. Working hours. p. Owner's occupancy requirements. q. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls. r. Procedures for moisture and mold control. s. Procedures for disruptions and shutdowns. t. Construction waste management and recycling. u. Parking availability. v. Office, work, and storage areas. w. Equipment deliveries and priorities. x. First aid. y. Security. z. Progress cleaning. 3. Minutes: Entity responsible for conducting meeting will record and distribute meeting minutes. C. Pre-installation Conferences: Conduct a pre-installation conference at Project site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction. 1. Attendees: Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by the installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend the meeting. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

36 Advise Owner, Construction Manager, Architect, and Owner's Commissioning Authority, of scheduled meeting dates. 2. Agenda: Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for the particular activity under consideration, including requirements for the following: a. Contract Documents. b. Options. c. Related RFIs. d. Related Modifications. e. Purchases. f. Deliveries. g. Submittals. h. Review of mockups. i. Possible conflicts. j. Compatibility problems. k. Time schedules. l. Weather limitations. m. Manufacturer's written recommendations. n. Warranty requirements. o. Compatibility of materials. p. Acceptability of substrates. q. Temporary facilities and controls. r. Space and access limitations. s. Regulations of authorities having jurisdiction. t. Testing and inspecting requirements. u. Installation procedures. v. Coordination with other work. w. Required performance results. x. Protection of adjacent work. y. Protection of construction and personnel. z. Structural limitations and temporary loading. 3. Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, including required corrective measures and actions. 4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to other parties requiring information. 5. Do not proceed with installation if the conference cannot be successfully concluded. Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of the Work and reconvene the conference at earliest feasible date. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

37 E. Project Closeout Conference: Construction Manager will schedule and conduct a Project closeout conference, at a time convenient to Contractor and Architect, but no later than ninety days prior to the scheduled date of Substantial Completion. 1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of Owner, Construction Manager, Architect, and their consultants; Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the meeting. Participants at the meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work. 2. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect or delay Project closeout, including the following: a. Preparation of record documents. b. Procedures required prior to inspection for Substantial Completion and for final inspection for acceptance. c. Submittal of written warranties. d. Requirements for completing sustainable design documentation. e. Requirements for preparing operations and maintenance data. f. Requirements for demonstration and training. g. Preparation of Contractor's punch list. h. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment at Substantial Completion and for final payment. i. Submittal procedures. j. Coordination of separate contracts. k. Owner's partial occupancy requirements. l. Installation of Owner's furniture, fixtures, and equipment. m. Responsibility for removing temporary facilities and controls. 3. Minutes: Entity conducting meeting will record and distribute meeting minutes. F. Progress Meetings: Construction Manager will conduct progress meetings at biweekly intervals. 1. Coordinate dates of meetings with preparation of payment requests. 2. Attendees: In addition to representatives of Owner Construction Manager, 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 meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work. 3. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

38 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. 1) 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) Progress cleaning. 10) Quality and work standards. 11) Status of correction of deficient items. 12) Field observations. 13) Status of RFIs. 14) Status of proposal requests. 15) Pending changes. 16) Status of Modifications. 17) Pending claims and disputes. 18) Documentation of information for payment requests. 4. Minutes: Entity responsible for conducting the meeting will record and distribute the meeting minutes to each party present and to parties requiring information. a. Schedule Updating: Revise Contractor's construction schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized. Issue revised schedule concurrently with the report of each meeting. G. Coordination Meetings: Construction Manager shall conduct coordination meetings with the PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

39 Government as required to ensure that all work is properly planned, and so that all affected parties are given sufficient notice. PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used) PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used) END OF SECTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

40 SECTION CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Develop a detailed Network Plan utilizing the most current version of Primavera Project Planner demonstrating complete fulfillment of all Work show in the contract documents. Regularly update the Network Plan in accordance with the requirements of this Section, and utilize it in planning, coordinating and performing all the Work under this contract. Schedule activities shall accurately depict the entire scope of work to be performed to complete the project including, but not limited to, all activities of subcontractors, consultants, equipment vendors and suppliers, GSA, and others, as required. B. The purpose of the Project Schedule shall be to: 1. Ensure adequate planning, staffing, scheduling, occupant notification and reporting during execution of the Work by the Contractor; 2. Ensure coordination of the Work among all affected parties; 3. Assist the Contractor and GSA in the preparation and evaluation of the Contractor's monthly progress payments; and 4. Assist the Contractor and GSA in monitoring the progress of the work, and evaluating proposed changes to the Contract and/or requests for additional time to Project Completion. 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS A. Drawings and provisions of the Contract including General and Supplementary Conditions apply to this Section as if repeated herein. B. Section Applications for Payment 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. Definitions applicable to this Section including the following: 1. Activity - An element of the Work or task performed during the course of the project. Each schedule activity shall be a clearly defined and manageable task depicting an expected duration, an expected cost, and expected resource requirements. 2. Baseline Schedule - The original work plan approved by GSA as the Project CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

41 Schedule. 3. Constraint - A scheduling restriction imposed on the start or finish of an activity. Only contractual/owner-designated constraints are allowed. 4. Critical Path - The Project primary critical path is defined as the path with the least amount of total float which constitutes the longest, continuous path of interrelated activities depicting project work from notice of award (or NTP) to project completion. All reports and graphics indicating the Critical Path shall depict the longest path of interrelated activities. Unless otherwise approved by GSA, the Baseline Schedule Critical Path shall use all allotted Contract time. 5. Critical Path Method (CPM) - A scheduling technique utilizing activities, durations and interrelationships/dependencies (logic), such that all activities are interrelated with logic ties from the beginning of the project to the completion of the project. 6. Data Date - The data date of each schedule update shall be the first calendar day of each month and represent all work performed through the last calendar day of the preceding month. 7. Float - is the difference between the planned early dates and the planned late dates; the amount of time an activity can be delayed without affecting the Substantial Completion Date. Float is considered a project commodity jointly shared between GSA and the Contractor and shall be used in the best interest of completing the Project on time. 8. Float Suppression - utilization of zero free float constraints which allows an activity to start as late as possible by using all its available free float. This technique allows activities to appear more critical than if the activity's total float was based on early dates. Assigning zero free float prevents true sharing of total float between GSA and the Contractor. 9. Fragnet - A subset group of interrelated activities representing only a portion of the CPM schedule. 10. Key Plans - Key Plans are graphic representations on prints of the Contract Documents of the Contractor's planned breakdown of the project for scheduling purposes. The key plans will clearly define the boundaries of the work for each designated area. The alphanumeric code on the key plans shall match the code values for the activity code "Area" in the Project schedule. 11. Network Plan - The Network Plan is the entire database of activities, logic, durations, and all items relating to any activity input into the scheduling software and is the complete representation of the Project Schedule prepared using the Critical Path Method and graphically shown in a time-scaled form. The network shows the sequence and interdependence of the activities, and planned and actual progress by activity, required for complete performance of the Work. 12. Project Group - A means used in Primavera Project Planner to divide a large project into smaller projects but allow resources and costs to be used across all projects. Establishing a Project Group reporting can be summarized or detailed across one or all projects. A project within a Project Group may include CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

42 procurement activities. 13. Project Schedule - The Project Schedule includes the Preliminary Schedule (submitted at bid or as determined by the CO), the approved Baseline Schedule (developed based on the Preliminary Schedule), and all subsequent Schedule Updates, Schedule Revisions, Recovery Schedules and As-Built Schedule. 14. Recovery Schedule - A schedule depicting the Contractor's plan for recovery of time lost on the project, through no fault of the Government. 15. Schedule Revision - A schedule in which the plan for the work is revised. A Schedule Revision is required when the current schedule no longer represents the actual or planned prosecution of the Work. 16. Schedule Update - A schedule in which only progress is updated from the prior data date to the current data date. No revisions to logic ties will be permitted in a Schedule Update. 17. Time Impact Analysis - A technique to demonstrate the comparison of the time impact for each schedule revision or proposed revision against the current approved Project Schedule. 18. Total Float - The amount of time an activity (or chain of activities) can be delayed without affecting the Project Substantial Completion Date. 19. Working Day - A Working Day is a calendar day scheduled for active prosecution of the work. 1.4 CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULE A. Provide a detailed, time-scaled computer generated Project Schedule with activities representing each portion of the Work for the entire Contract Performance Period. The Project Schedule shall utilize the Critical Path Method (CPM) for the planning, scheduling and reporting of the work to be performed under the contract, and will be produced utilizing the most current version of the Primavera Project Planner software system, or fully transferable to Primavera Project Planner (refer to SCHEDULING SOFTWARE). The type of schedule shall be Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM). B. No unspecified milestones, contractor-designated Constraints, Float suppression techniques, or use of Activity durations, logic ties and/or sequences deemed unreasonable by GSA shall be used in the Project Schedule. C. As defined by the Contract, the entire project performance period shall establish the Project Completion Date which shall be utilized in the planning and presentation of the Contractor's Project Schedule. Approval of a planned early completion date is solely at the discretion of GSA. GSA reserves the right not to approve any schedule deemed to have an unrealistic forecasted Substantial Completion Date. Government approval of an early completion Project Schedule shall not modify the Contract directed Substantial Completion Date or Project Completion Date. The time difference between the CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

43 Contractor's planned Substantial Completion Date and the Contract directed Substantial Completion Date shall be considered Project Float, jointly owned and for the mutual use of both the Contractor and GSA. D. The Contractor shall provide the computer processing of the CPM schedule, graphics, cost and resource reports required under this Section and/or as requested by the GSA/CM at no additional cost to GSA throughout the entire project performance period until Project completion is achieved. 1.5 SUBMITTALS/MEETINGS A. Project Schedule Requirements Meeting: 1. The Contractor shall meet with the GSA/CM within ten work days after Notice to Proceed to conduct a joint review of the Project Schedule requirements in this Section. B. Preliminary Schedule: 1. Within 10 work days of Notice to Proceed, Contractor shall submit a Preliminary Schedule detailing planned work/operations for the first 90 calendar days of the Project with sufficient detail to allow progress payments to be made from the Preliminary Schedule while the Baseline Schedule is being developed and approved, and summary level activities representing major components of work included in the Contract for the balance of the Project performance period through to the Substantial Completion Date. All activities shown in the Preliminary Schedule shall be cost loaded, including the summary level activities. 2. The Preliminary Schedule shall be updated on a monthly basis and shall be consistent with the procedures and requirements described in Section 1.05.D. 3. Within 5 work days of receipt by the GSA of the Preliminary Schedule, the Contractor and GSA shall meet to discuss the results of GSA's schedule review. To the extent that revisions are required, the Contractor shall resubmit the Preliminary Schedule to the GSA for approval within five (5) work days of receipt of the GSA's comments. C. Baseline Project Schedule 1. The Contractor shall submit the Baseline Project Schedule within 45 work days after Notice to Proceed. The Baseline Schedule shall be the Contractor s detailed plan for ALL work from NTP to the Substantial Completion Date, as established in the Contract. Schedule shall be cost and resource loaded. Schedule will be used for all payment applications, payments will be made based upon approved monthly updates. All punchlist work shall be completed on or prior to, the CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

44 Substantial completion Milestone date or the Contract Completion Date whichever applies. Except for certain procurement activities (not including fabrication or delivery), each Activity representing a portion of the work shall be cost and resource loaded, unless otherwise approved by the GSA. 2. Unless otherwise approved by the GSA, the Project Schedule shall include, but is not limited to, the following items: a. Activities necessary to depict, to the extent applicable, ALL procurement, design, construction, close-out, start-up, testing and balancing, commissioning and turnover, and work by separate contractors. b. Activities necessary to depict the procurement/submittal process including shop drawings and sample submittals, and the fabrication and delivery of key and long-lead procurement elements. The Project Schedule shall indicate intended submittal dates, and depict the review period as defined in the Contract or Supplementary Provisions for A/E/GSA review. Procurement/submittal activities shall be assigned codes that will allow these activities to be sorted and printed separately from the construction/close-out/commissioning work activities. Procurement/submittal and review activities may be included in a separate Project Group but shall include all interrelationships to applicable construction/close-out/commissioning activities shown in the Project Schedule. c. The Baseline Schedule shall have a Data Date no later than NTP, and no activities shall be progressed to show work completed to date. d. Activity descriptions of the work shall include area designators sufficient to identify where the Work will occur, and if applicable, that match the Key Plans shown on the Construction Drawings. The work related to each Activity shall be limited to one work trade and one area. e. Interrelationships (logic) and sequencing for ALL activities. Each activity shall have at least one predecessor (except for the first activity) and one successor (except for the last activity) relationship to form a logically connected Network Plan from NTP to the Contract Completion Date. f. Activity durations shall be in units of whole work days. Except submittal/procurement activities, durations shall not exceed 15 work days unless approved by the GSA. Durations for Government submittal reviews shall meet the requirements set forth in the Contract Documents. g. Contractual milestone events as defined in the Contract Documents including, but not limited to, phased work, work restrictions/access/shift work, and work being performed by separate contractors. The Contractor is prohibited from assigning milestones that are NOT consistent with key dates shown by GSA in the Contract Documents. h. All activities shall at a minimum shall be coded by AREA, CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

45 RESPONSIBILITY (trade/subcontractor) and PHASE. Additional codes are allowed to sufficiently identify where work will occur. Codes shall be a maximum of six (6) characters and abbreviations shall be fully described in the Project Schedule. The Contractor s self-performed work shall be clearly identifiable. i. All activities shown in the Project Schedule shall be cost-loaded. The assigned dollar value (cost-loading) shall cumulatively equal the total Contract price. Mobilization costs, bond and insurance costs, general requirements, overhead and profit, etc., shall be prorated throughout all activities shown in the Project Schedule. Activity costs shall be stated in at least the same level of detail as, and shall correlate to the total contract price. To the extent that the Contractor anticipates requesting payments for stored materials, delivery activities shall be cost-loaded to reflect the cost of materials (excluding labor for installation) and shown separate from the related fabrication activity. Payment for stored materials is at the sole discretion of the GSA. j. All activities shown in the Project Schedule shall be resource-loaded to depict the Contractor s planned utilization of labor, materials, and equipment. k. Provide 4-week turnaround time for suitability is accounted for within the construction schedule. D. Baseline Schedule Review Process and Submittal Requirements 1. The GSA will review the Baseline Schedule and provide comments to the Contractor within 10 work days of receipt of submittal and, if needed, will arrange for a Baseline Schedule Review Meeting with the Contractor for discussion of the schedule. The Baseline Schedule, when approved, shall become the basis for the next monthly Schedule Update submitted by the Contractor. a. Baseline Schedule Review Meeting The Contractor shall present the Baseline Schedule to GSA at the review meeting, and describe the Contractor s means and methods for accomplishing the Work. The Contractor may elect to present a schedule that is NOT cost or resource loaded to obtain relevant comments from GSA prior to performing the required cost and resource loading of the Baseline Schedule. In this event, the Contractor shall allow adequate time for GSA to review the Baseline Schedule once it is submitted in its entirety. b. In the event that GSA provides comments or the Baseline Schedule does NOT meet the requirements of this specification, the contractor shall, within five (5) work days, revise the Project Schedule to bring it into compliance with these requirements, and Contractor shall make a full CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

46 Baseline Schedule submission for GSA s review and approval. c. Upon approval of the Baseline Schedule by the GSA, the cost-loaded values shown in the Project Schedule and progress of activities will be used as a basis for determining progress payments. Monthly progress payments shall be based upon information developed using the current monthly Schedule Update. The computer generated cost report will be utilized by the GSA for verification of the Application for Payment submitted by the Contractor. d. GSA s approval of the Baseline Project Schedule does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility whatsoever for the accuracy or feasibility of the Project Schedule, or of the Contractor s ability to meet the Substantial Completion Date. Such acceptance does not create a warranty, expressed or implied, or acknowledge or admit the reasonableness of the activities, logic, durations, manpower, cost or equipment loading of the Contractor s Project Schedule. e. If the Contractor fails to timely submit the Baseline Schedule, the GSA may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required Project Schedule. 2. The Baseline Schedule submission shall be comprised of the following, unless otherwise required by the GSA/CM. a. Three (3) electronic copies (on CD-ROM) of the entire Project Schedule. The electronic copy shall be in Primavera compressed format (PRX). The electronic filename shall have a unique identifier. Hard copy prints and reports shall be generated from the same version of the Project Schedule that is provided in electronic form. b. Two (2) full-color prints of the Network Plan (in time-scaled form), unless otherwise designated by the Contacting Officer. Prints shall be 17 X 22 size sheets. The following information shall be shown on the prints: Activity ID, Activity Description, Calendar ID, Original Duration, Remaining Duration, Percent Complete, Area Code, Responsibility Code, Early Start, Early Finish, Total Float, Budgeted Cost, and Budgeted Quantity (i.e., labor, materials, equipment, etc.). The prints shall include legends, dates and titles to sufficiently identify the Project Schedule. c. One (1) Cost Report Sorted by Responsibility (trade) code. d. One (1) Summary Cost Report sorted by Area code by Early Start. e. One (1) set tabular reports sorted as follows: 1) by Activity ID, and 2) by Total Float by Early Start, or as designated by the GSA/CM. f. The Contractor shall prepare and submit cost loading graphic charts (i.e., S-Curve and monthly histogram), and it shall be computer generated from the Contractor s schedule data. The graphic shall show forecasted CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

47 monthly cash flow in a histogram format, and the forecasted cost over the planned project execution period shown on a cumulative cost curve using actual dates, early dates and late dates. g. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a manpower histogram depicting both the monthly forecasted manpower usage (in a histogram format) and the cumulative manpower for the planned project execution period. Provide monthly forecasted manpower histogram and cumulative manpower curves for each subcontractor. The manpower loading shall indicate the total number of workers, not total number of crews. The manpower charts shall be computer generated from the Contractor s schedule date. h. The Contractor shall submit a Primavera Schedule Calculation Summary Report which includes listings of constraints, open-ends, out-of sequence work, and scheduling statistics. This report is computer-generated when the Project Schedule is calculated upon completion of inputting all activity progress at the month end processing. i. A narrative providing additional clarification/explanation of items such that GSA is informed of the approach used to plan and sequence the work, coordinate with other separate contractors to the extent applicable, and resource and cost load the Project Schedule. E. Schedule Updates 1. The Contractor shall make two (2) separate Project Schedule submittals each month; 1) a Schedule Update that indicates only the progress achieved since approval of the prior monthly Project Schedule update; and if necessary, 2) a Schedule Revision incorporating changes (i.e., logic, durations, addition/deletion of activities, calendar, etc.) made to the schedule other than progress update information. The Schedule Update shall be approved by GSA prior to submittal of a Schedule Revision. 2. The Project Schedule shall be updated on a monthly basis throughout the entire Project performance period until Project completion is achieved. 3. The Contractor shall meet with the GSA representative to review schedule updates. 4. The Schedule Update submission shall be comprised of the following: a. One (1) electronic copy (on CD-ROM) of the entire Network Plan. The electronic copy shall be in Primavera compressed format (.PRX). The electronic filename shall have a unique identifier and shall include a sequential number for each monthly update. Hard copy prints and reports shall be generated from the same version of the Project Schedule that is provided in electronic form. CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

48 b. Two (2) full color time-scaled network prints. Prints shall be (User defined #9) standard size sheets. The following information shall be shown on the prints: Activity ID, Activity Description, Calendar ID, Original Duration, Remaining Duration, Percent Complete, Area Code, Responsibility Code, Phase & Substantial Completion Milestone Codes, Early Start, Early Finish, Total Float, Budgeted Cost, and Budgeted Quantity. The prints shall include legends, dates and titles to sufficiently identify the Project Schedule. c. One (1) Cost Report sorted by Responsibility (trade) code unless otherwise requested by the GSA/CM. d. One (1) Summary Cost Report sorted by Area code by Early Start. e. One (1) set tabular reports sorted as follows: 1) by Activity ID, and 2) by Total Float by Early Start, or as designated by the GSA/CM. f. The Contractor shall prepare and submit cost loading graphic charts (i.e., SCurve and monthly histogram), and it shall be computer generated from the Contractor's schedule data. The graphic shall show the actual and forecasted monthly cash flow in a histogram format, and the actual and forecasted cost over the planned project execution period shown on a cumulative cost curve using actual dates, early dates, and late dates. g. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a manpower histogram depicting both the monthly manpower usage (actual and forecasted in a histogram format) and the cumulative manpower for the planned project execution period. Provide monthly forecasted manpower histogram and cumulative manpower curves for each subcontractor. The manpower-loading shall indicate the total number of workers, not total number of crews. The manpower charts shall be computer generated from the Contractor's schedule data. h. Monthly narrative shall address the following: i. Description of Work performed during the reporting period. ii. Description of the primary, secondary and tertiary Critical Paths. iii. Description of Work anticipated to be performed during the next reporting period. iv. Number of days ahead/behind the Substantial Completion Date. v. Discussion of changes to the primary Critical Path since the prior month's update. vi. Description of problem areas and anticipated problem areas. vii. Current and anticipated delays including cause of delay, corrective actions taken, and impact of the delay on other activities, milestones, and completion dates. viii. Pending items (Change Orders, requests for time-extensions, CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

49 etc.), and status thereof 5. The GSA/CM will review and provide comments on the Schedule Update within 15 work days of receipt of the Contractor's submission. 6. If the Contractor fails to timely submit the Schedule Update, the GSA may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required Project Schedule Update. F. Schedule Revisions 1. Either GSA or the Contractor may request a Schedule Revision. Schedule Revisions will not be made without the written consent of the GSA/CM. Updating the Project Schedule to reflect actual progress shall not be considered revisions to the Project Schedule. 2. A Schedule Revision is considered necessary under the following conditions: a. If there is a significant change in the Contractor's operations that will affect the Project Critical Path. b. Actual prosecution of the Work differs from that represented on the latest Schedule Update. c. There are additions, deletions, or revisions to activities required by Contract modification. d. The GSA determines there is a reasonable doubt that milestones or the Substantial Completion Date will not be met. The Schedule Revision (also known as a Recovery Schedule) shall demonstrate how the Contractor will reschedule the remaining work, at no additional cost to the government, through re-sequencing and/or reallocating its forces to complete the Work within the Substantial Completion Date. 3. The Schedule Revision submission shall be comprised of the following: a. As determined by CPM schedule analysis, only delays determined to be solely caused by GSA that affect the Substantial Completion Date will be considered for a time extension. b. When change modifications are proposed, potential delays are anticipated, or delays are experienced, the Contractor shall submit to the GSA/CM a written Time Impact Analysis describing the affect of each modification, potential delay, delay, or Contractor request on the Substantial Completion Date. This analysis shall be developed and submitted at the earliest time the Contractor becomes aware of a delay or potential delay, or as requested by the GSA. The preparation of Time Impact Analyses is considered part of the construction process and will be performed at no additional cost to the Government. CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

50 G. As-Built Schedule c. Failure of the Contractor to timely submit a Time Impact Analysis within the time stated in Paragraph 1.05.F.4.e below, shall mean that it is mutually agreed that the particular modification, delay, or Contractor request does not require an extension of the contract time. d. Upon approval, the time impact analysis shall be incorporated into the Project Schedule at the next Schedule Revision which will be become the current approved Project Schedule. e. The Contractor shall submit a Time Impact Analysis as follows: i. With contractor s written cost proposal. ii. Within five (5) work days after receipt of a written notice by the GSA. iii. Within five (5) work days from the beginning of a delay caused by unforeseeable circumstances. f. The Time Impact Analysis shall meet the requirements for submittal of a Schedule Revision including a Fragnet (see Section 1.05.F.3.c) with sufficient supporting documentation to enable the GSA to make a determination on the Contractor's request for time extension. 1. Within 10 work days after owner acceptance, and again after Final Project Completion, if different from owner acceptance, as determined by the GSA, the Contractor shall submit an As-Built Schedule documenting actual start and actual finish dates for all activities, and logic ties between all activities to show the actual sequence in which the work was performed. 1.6 RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLETION A. If, in the opinion of the GSA, the Contractor falls behind the planned progress as noted by negative float shown on the current monthly Schedule Update, the Contractor shall take any and all steps necessary to improve its progress at no additional cost to the Government. This shall not be construed as prohibiting the Contractor from increasing the number of working hours, shifts per day, working days per week, or the amount of construction equipment, or any combination of the foregoing, to eliminate the delay in the scheduled progress. B. If schedule reflects negative float of more than (-20) days at any point in the time of the project, the contractor will be required to provide a recovery schedule as defined earlier. C. Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of the GSA under Paragraph CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

51 1.06.A shall be grounds for determination by the GSA that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with such diligence as will ensure completion within the contract time. Upon such determination, the GSA may terminate the Contractor's right to proceed with the work, or any separable part thereof, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the GSA Form PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR A. The GSA shall review the Contractor's monthly request for payment upon receipt and shall process the request for payment based upon the current approved Schedule Update. The GSA will consider the Contractor's overall progress toward Project Completion along with the progress for discrete activities to determine the amount to be approved for the monthly payment request. 1.8 PERFORMANCE MONITORING A. The GSA/CM may elect throughout, or at any time during, the Contractor to record the number of workers and construction equipment working on each construction schedule activity in each area of the Project. The GSA's request for this information will be without additional cost to the Government and shall be provided within five (5) work days of receipt of the GSA/CM's written request. This information will be used by the GSA/CM to evaluate the adequacy of the Contractor's performance and project manpower staffing, as well as any Contractor claims. B. The Contractor is required to attend all construction coordination meetings. As such the Contractor shall prepare 4 week rolling bar chart 1 week behind the date of the meeting depicting work completed, and 3 week look-ahead. The bar chart should be sorted by Area by Total Float. Information to be shown on the bar chart includes: Activity ID, Activity Description, Original Duration, Remaining Duration, Percent Complete, Area Code, Responsibility Code, Phase & Substantial Completion Milestone Codes, Early Start/Actual Start, Early Finish, and Total Float. 1.9 SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS A. Within five (5) work days after the date of Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall designate in writing an authorized scheduler or scheduling representative in the Contractor's organization who shall be responsible for coordinating with the GSA/CM during the preparation and maintenance of the Project Schedule. B. The Contractor's scheduling representative is considered key personnel by GSA. As such, GSA shall have the right to review the qualifications of the individual assigned as the scheduling representative. The Contractor's scheduling representative shall have complete authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in fulfilling the Project CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

52 Schedule requirements of the Contract. The Contractor shall notify GSA in writing of any proposed changes in this position, and shall not change/substitute the scheduling representative without the prior written consent of the GSA. C. The Contractor agrees that whenever the GSA shall inform the Contractor in writing that the Contractor's scheduling representative is not performing his duties to the satisfaction of the Government, the Contractor shall change such representative at no additional cost to the Government and designate in writing, within five (5) work days of notification from the GSA, a new authorized representative satisfactory to the GSA. D. The Contractor's project superintendent, and the scheduling representative and, to the extent applicable, the personnel responsible for developing and inputting information into the Project Schedule shall attend schedule related meetings and monthly update meetings throughout the duration of the Project CPM SCHEDULING SOFTWARE A. The scheduling software used by the Contractor shall be the most current version of Primavera Project Planner. END OF SECTION CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULING PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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54 SECTION SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, General Services Administration Acquisition Manual, and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section includes requirements for the submittal schedule and administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals. B. Related Sections: 1. Division 01 Section "Project Management and Coordination" for submitting schedules and reports, including Contractor's construction schedule. 2. Division 01 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data" for submitting operation and maintenance manuals. 3. Division 01 Section "Project Record Documents" for submitting record Drawings, record Specifications, and record Product Data. 4. Division 01 Section "Demonstration and Training" for submitting video recordings of demonstration of equipment and training of Owner's personnel. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that require Owner's responsive action. Action submittals are those submittals indicated in individual Specification Sections as action submittals. B. Informational Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that do not require Owner's responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements. Informational submittals are those submittals indicated in individual Specification Sections as informational submittals. C. File Transfer Protocol (FTP): Communications protocol that enables transfer of files to and from another computer over a network and that serves as the basis for standard Internet SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

55 protocols. An FTP site is a portion of a network located outside of network firewalls within which internal and external users are able to access files. D. Portable Document Format (PDF): An open standard file format licensed by Adobe Systems used for representing documents in a device-independent and display resolution-independent fixed-layout document format. 1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS A. Submittal Schedule: Submit a schedule of submittals, arranged in chronological order by dates required by construction schedule. Include time required for review, ordering, manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates. Include additional time required for making corrections or modifications to submittals noted by the Owner, Construction Manager and Architect and additional time for handling and reviewing submittals required by those corrections. 1. Coordinate submittal schedule with list of subcontracts, the schedule of values, and Contractor's construction schedule. 2. Initial Submittal: Submit concurrently with start-up construction schedule. Include submittals required during the first 60 days of construction. List those submittals required to maintain orderly progress of the Work and those required early because of long lead time for manufacture or fabrication. 3. Final Submittal: Submit concurrently with the first complete submittal of Contractor's construction schedule. a. Submit revised submittal schedule to reflect changes in current status and timing for submittals. 4. Format: Arrange the following information in a tabular format: a. Scheduled date for first submittal. b. Specification Section number and title. c. Submittal category: Action, informational. d. Name of subcontractor. e. Description of the Work covered. f. Scheduled date for Owner's final release or approval. g. Scheduled dates for purchasing. h. Scheduled dates for installation. i. Activity or event number. 1.5 SUBMITTAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

56 A. Owner's Digital Data Files: Electronic copies of CAD Drawings of the Contract Drawings will be provided by Owner for Contractor's use in preparing submittals. 1. Owner will furnish Contractor one set of digital data drawing files of the Contract Drawings for use in preparing Shop Drawings and Project Record drawings. a. Owner makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of digital data drawing files as they relate to the Contract Drawings. b. Digital Drawing Software Program: The Contract Drawings are available in Autocad c. Contractor shall execute a data licensing agreement in a form acceptable to the Owner and Architect. A sample agreement is enclosed in the Project manual. d. The following plot files will by furnished for each appropriate discipline: 1) Floor plans. 2) M/E 3) Structure B. Coordination: 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. Submit all submittal items required for each Specification Section concurrently unless partial submittals for portions of the Work are indicated on approved submittal schedule. 3. Submit action submittals and informational submittals required by the same Specification Section as separate packages under separate transmittals. 4. 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. a. Owner reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received. C. Processing Time: Allow time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Construction Manager'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: Allow 15 business days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Construction Manager will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination. SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

57 2. Intermediate Review: If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal. 3. Resubmittal Review: Allow 15 business days for review of each resubmittal. 4. Sequential Review: Where sequential review of submittals by Architect's consultants, Owner, or other parties is indicated, allow 15 business days for initial review of each submittal. D. Electronic Submittal identification: Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as is noted below for paper submittals. E. Paper Copy Submittal Identification and Information: Place a permanent label or title block on each paper copy submittal item for identification. 1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block. 2. Provide a space approximately 6 by 8 inches on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Owner. 3. Include the following information for processing and recording action taken: a. Project name. b. GSA project number. c. Date. d. Name of Architect. e. Name of Construction Manager. f. Name of Contractor. g. Name of subcontractor. h. Name of supplier. i. Name of manufacturer. j. Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier. 1) Submittal number shall use Specification Section number followed by a decimal point and then a sequential # (e.g., ). Resubmittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g., A). k. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section. l. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate. m. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate. n. Other necessary identification. F. Options: Identify options requiring selection by the Owner. G. Deviations: Identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals. SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

58 H. Additional Paper Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless Owner or Construction Manager observes noncompliance with provisions in the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal. I. Transmittal: Assemble each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form. Construction Manager will return submittals, without review, received from sources other than Contractor. 1. Transmittal Form for Paper Copy Submittals: Use CSI Form 12.1A or other form acceptable to Owner. 2. Transmittal Form: Provide locations on form for the following information: a. Project name. b. GSA project number. c. Date. d. Destination (To:). e. Source (From). f. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer, and supplier. g. Category and type of submittal. h. Submittal purpose and description. i. Specification Section number and title. j. Indication of full or partial submittal. k. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate. l. Transmittal number (numbered consecutively). m. Submittal and transmittal distribution record. n. Remarks. o. Signature of transmitter. 3. On an attached separate sheet, prepared on Contractor's letterhead, record relevant information, requests for data, revisions other than those requested by Owner on previous submittals, and deviations from requirements in the Contract Documents, including minor variations and limitations. Include same identification information as related submittal. J. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal. 1. Note date and content of previous submittal. 2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision. 3. Resubmit submittals until they are marked with approval notation from Owner's action stamp. SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

59 K. 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. L. Use for Construction: Retain complete copies of submittals on Project Site. Use only final submittals that are marked with approval notation from Owner's action stamp. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES A. General Submittal Procedure Requirements: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Specification Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual Specification Sections. 1. Action Submittals: Submit eight paper copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. Owner, through Construction Manager, will return two copies. 2. Informational Submittals: Submit six paper copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. Owner and Construction Manager will not return copies. 3. Closeout Submittals and Maintenance Material Submittals: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures." 4. Certificates and Certifications Submittals: Provide a statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity. a. Provide a digital signature with digital certificate on electronically-submitted certificates and certifications where indicated. b. Provide a notarized statement on original paper copy certificates and certifications where indicated. 5. Test and Inspection Reports Submittals: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements." B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment. 1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard published data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data. 2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable. 3. Include the following information, as applicable: SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

60 a. Manufacturer's catalog cuts. b. Manufacturer's product specifications. c. Standard color charts. d. Statement of compliance with specified referenced standards. e. Testing by certified testing agency. f. Application of testing agency labels and seals. g. Notation of coordination requirements. h. Availability and delivery time information. 4. For equipment, include the following in addition to the above, as applicable: a. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring. b. Printed performance curves. c. Operational range diagrams. d. Clearances required to other construction, if not indicated on accompanying Shop Drawings. 5. Submit Product Data before or concurrent with Samples. 6. Submit Product Data in the following format: a. Eight paper copies of Product Data, unless otherwise indicated. Owner, through Construction Manager, will return two copies. C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data, unless submittal based upon Owner's digital data drawing files is otherwise permitted. 1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable: a. Identification of products. b. Schedules. c. Compliance with specified standards. d. Notation of coordination requirements. e. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement. f. Relationship and attachment to adjoining construction clearly indicated. g. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified. 2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 but no larger than 30 by Submit Shop Drawings in the following format: SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

61 a. Eight opaque (bond) copies of each submittal. Owner, through Construction Manager, will return two copies. D. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed. 1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple, related components such as accessories together in one submittal package. 2. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following: a. Generic description of Sample. b. Product name and name of manufacturer. c. Sample source. d. Number and title of applicable Specification Section. 3. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available for quality-control comparisons throughout the course of construction activity. Sample sets may be used to determine final acceptance of construction associated with each set. a. Samples that may be incorporated into the Work are indicated in individual Specification Sections. Such Samples must be in an undamaged condition at time of use. b. Samples not incorporated into the Work, or otherwise designated as Owner's property, are the property of Contractor. 4. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available. a. Number of Samples: Submit four full set(s) of available choices where color, pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer's product line. Owner, through Construction Manager, will return one submittal with options selected. 6. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, prepared from same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in manner specified, and physically identical with material or product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected. Samples include, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials; complete units of repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern; color range sets; and components used for independent testing and inspection. SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

62 a. Number of Samples: Submit four sets of Samples. Owner and Construction Manager will retain three Sample sets; remainder will be returned. Mark up and retain one returned Sample set as a Project record sample. 1) Submit a single Sample where assembly details, workmanship, fabrication techniques, connections, operation, and other similar characteristics are to be demonstrated. 2) If variation in color, pattern, texture, or other characteristic is inherent in material or product represented by a Sample, submit at least three sets of paired units that show approximate limits of variations. 7. Prepare mock-ups of new and restored materials as directed in the individual specification section. Maintain the approval mock-ups thru the project as a sample of the quality of the work expected. Remove the mock-ups as directed by the owner. If approved by the owner, CM and superintendent and if maintained in good condition the mock-ups may be incorporated into the work. E. Product Schedule: As required in individual Specification Sections, prepare a written summary indicating types of products required for the Work and their intended location. Include the following information in tabular form: 1. Type of product. Include unique identifier for each product indicated in the Contract Documents. 2. Manufacturer and product name, and model number if applicable. 3. Number and name of room or space. 4. Location within room or space. 5. Submit product schedule in the following format: a. Eight paper copies of product schedule or list, unless otherwise indicated. Owner, through Construction Manager, will return two copies. F. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Construction Progress Documentation." G. Application for Payment: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Payment Procedures." H. Schedule of Values: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Payment Procedures." I. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

63 fabricated to a special design. Use CSI Form 1.5A. Include the following information in tabular form: 1. Name, address, and telephone number of entity performing subcontract or supplying products. 2. Number and title of related Specification Section(s) covered by subcontract. 3. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by subcontract. 4. Submit subcontract list in the following format: a. PDF electronic file. b. Number of Copies: Six paper copies of subcontractor list, unless otherwise indicated. Owner, through Construction Manager, will return two copies. J. Coordination Drawings: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Project Management and Coordination." K. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates capabilities and experience of firm or person. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, contact information of architects and owners, and other information specified. L. Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with requirements in the Contract Documents. Submit record of Welding Procedure Specification and Procedure Qualification Record on American Welding Society (AWS) forms. Include names of firms and personnel certified. M. Installer Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that Installer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents and, where required, is authorized by manufacturer for this specific Project. N. Manufacturer Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required. O. Product Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. P. Material Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Q. Material Test Reports: Submit reports written by a certified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents. SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

64 R. Product Test Reports: Submit written reports indicating current product produced by manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Base reports on evaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency. S. Research Reports: Submit written evidence, from a model code organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, that product complies with building code in effect for Project. Include the following information: 1. Name of evaluation organization. 2. Date of evaluation. 3. Time period when report is in effect. 4. Product and manufacturers' names. 5. Description of product. 6. Test procedures and results. 7. Limitations of use. T. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements." U. Preconstruction Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of tests performed before installation of product, for compliance with performance requirements in the Contract Documents. V. Compatibility Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of compatibility tests performed before installation of product. Include written recommendations for primers and substrate preparation needed for adhesion. W. Field Test Reports: Submit reports indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents. X. Maintenance Data: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data." Y. Design Data: Prepare and submit written and graphic information, including, but not limited to, performance and design criteria, list of applicable codes and regulations, and calculations. Include list of assumptions and other performance and design criteria and a summary of loads. Include load diagrams if applicable. Provide name and version of software, if any, used for calculations. Include page numbers. SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

65 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW A. 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 Owner through Construction Manager. B. Project Closeout and Maintenance/Material Submittals: Refer to requirements in Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures." C. 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. 3.2 OWNER'S ACTION A. General: Owner will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action. B. Action Submittals: Owner will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it. Owner will stamp each submittal with a construction industry standard action stamp and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate the actions required. C. Informational Submittals: Owner will review each submittal and will not return it, or will return it if it does not comply with requirements. Owner through Construction Manager will forward each submittal to appropriate party. D. Partial submittals prepared for a portion of the Work will be reviewed when use of partial submittals has received prior approval from Owner through Construction Manager. E. Incomplete submittals are not acceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and will be returned without review. F. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents may not be reviewed and may be discarded. END OF SECTION SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

66 SECTION HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, General Services Administration Acquisition Manual, and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section contains administrative and procedural requirements for health, safety, and Emergency response. See Environmental Health and Safety Project Requirements (included in Appendix) for additional information. 1.3 REFERENCES A. In addition to publications referenced in the provisions of the Contract listed in the Related Documents Article (1.1), the following publications designate and define hazardous materials and conditions, and establish procedures for handling these materials and conditions CFR, Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards CFR, Part 1926: OSHA Construction Industry Standards CFR, Part 61: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants CFR, Part 261: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Characteristics of Hazardous Waste CFR, Part 761, EPA Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions CFR, Part 763: EPA Asbestos. 7. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E (National Electric Code). 8. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USCOE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM , current edition. 9. Federal Standard: Fed. Std. 3 13A, Material Safety Data Sheets, Preparation and the Submission of. 10. Environmental Health and Safety Project Specifications Review (included in Appendix) HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

67 1.4 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS A. Hazardous Materials: Some hazardous and toxic materials and substances are included in 29 CFR Part 1910, subparts H, J and Z, and in 40 CFR Part 261. Commonly encountered hazardous materials include but are not limited to paints and primers, solvents, welding rods and gases, adhesives, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), explosives and radioactive material. 1. Asbestos may be found in spray-on fireproofing, insulation, boiler lagging, pipe coverings, caulking, roofing and other materials. 1.5 SAFETY MEETING A. Prior to commencing construction, representatives of the Contractor, including the principal on-site project representative and one or more safety representatives, shall meet with designated representatives of the Owner for the purpose of reviewing the Contract's safety and health requirements. Review the following: 1. Contractor's safety and health program components. 2. Contractor's implementation of safety and health provisions. 3. Contractor's measures for control of unsafe or unhealthy conditions associated with the Work. 1.6 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS A. The Work, including contact with or handling of hazardous materials, disturbance or dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials, and disposal of hazardous materials, shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926, and 40 CFR Parts 61, 261, 761 and Work involving disturbance or dismantling of asbestos or asbestos containing materials, demolition of structures containing asbestos and removal of asbestos, shall comply with 40 CFR Part 61, Subparts A and M, and 40 CFR Part 763, as applicable. 2. Work shall additionally comply with applicable state and local safety and health regulations. 3. In case of a conflict between applicable regulations, the more stringent requirements shall apply. B. Contractor Responsibility: Comply with all applicable codes, standards and regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during execution of the Work, and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on the Contractor's part, or that of the Contractor's employees or subcontractors, that results in illness, injury or death. Read Environmental HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

68 Health and Safety Project Specifications Review (included in Appendix) for additional information. C. The Contractor shall have written safety and health programs in compliance with 29 CFR Parts 1910 and All submittals, plans and programs related to Health and Safety Procedures shall be submitted to, reviewed and approved by the Government prior to commencement of Work. D. Site Safety Officer: Provide a trained and experienced individual designated in writing as the Site Safety Officer (SSO). The SSO shall be responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight/enforcement of the Contractor s Accident Prevention Plan on-site, which shall address both Contractor and subcontractor activities and operations. The SSO shall remain on-site while the Work is underway. The Contractor shall provide the name, telephone number and training certifications for the SSO. 1.7 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS A. Contractor's Safety and Health Programs: Submit program applicable to scope and nature of the Work, incorporating requirements of applicable statutes. See Environmental Health and Safety Project Specifications Review (in Appendix) for additional information. B. Contractor's Safety Plan: In addition to specific safety and health programs applicable to the project, submit firm's general safety plan listing emergency procedures and contact persons with home addresses and telephone numbers. C. Permits: If hazardous materials are disposed of off-site, submit copies of shipping manifests and permits from applicable federal, state or local authorities and disposal facilities, and submit certificates that the material has been disposed of in accordance with regulations. D. Accident Reporting: Submit a copy of each accident report that the Contractor or Subcontractors submits to their insurance carriers within seven calendar days of date of the accident. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT A. Special facilities, devices, equipment and similar items used by the Contractor in execution of the Work shall comply with 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I and other applicable regulations. PART 3 - EXECUTION HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

69 3.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS A. The Contractor shall inform the Owner in writing of any material encountered during execution of the Work that is not indicated in the Contract Documents and that the Contractor suspects is hazardous, and shall not proceed with the affected Work until directed by the Owner. 3.2 EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF WORK A. When the Contractor is notified by the Owner of non-compliance with the safety or health provisions of the Contract, the Contractor shall immediately, unless otherwise instructed, correct the unsafe or unhealthy condition. 1. If the Contractor fails to comply promptly, the Owner may stop the Work until The Contractor has taken corrective action acceptable to the Owner. 2. The Contractor shall not be allowed any extension of time or compensation for damages in connection with a work stoppage for an unsafe or unhealthy condition. 3.3 PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL [This Article has been deleted, as it duplicates requirements of Section and other contract clauses.] 3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A. Dispose of solid, liquid and gaseous contaminants in accordance with local codes, laws, ordinances and regulations. B. Comply with applicable federal, state and local noise control laws, ordinances and regulations, including but not limited to 29 CFR and 29 CFR C. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, building occupants, or damage to property of others. For the purposes of this contract, the public or building occupants shall include all persons not employed by the Contractor or a subcontractor working under his/her direction. D. Storing, positioning or use of equipment, tools, materials, scraps, and trash in a manner likely to present a hazard to the public or building occupants by its accidental shifting, ignition, or other hazardous qualities is prohibited. HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

70 E. Work shall not be performed in any area occupied by the public or Federal employees unless specifically permitted by the contract or the Contracting Officer and unless adequate steps are taken for the protection of the public or Federal employees. F. Wherever practicable, the work area shall be fenced, barricaded, or otherwise blocked off from the public or building occupants to prevent unauthorized entry into the work area. G. Alternate Precautions: When the nature of the work prevents isolation of the work area and the public or building occupants may be in or pass through, under or over the work area, alternate precautions such as the posting of signs, the use of signal persons, the erection of barricades or similar protection around particularly hazardous operations shall be used as appropriate. H. Public Thoroughfare: When work is to be performed over a public thoroughfare such as a sidewalk, lobby, or corridor, the thoroughfare shall be closed, if possible, or other precautions taken such as the installation of screens or barricades. When the exposure to heavy falling objects exists, as during the erection of building walls or during demolition, special protection of the type detailed in 29 CFR 1910/1926 shall be provided. I. Fences and barricades shall be removed upon completion of the project, in accordance with local ordinance and to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer or his/her representative(s). 3.5 OEHOS REQUIREMENTS A. The Contractor shall maintain, at all times, good housekeeping practices to reduce the risk of personal harm, fire, and property damage. The Contractor shall remove all scrap materials, rubbish, and trash daily in and about the building. On a daily basis, broom clean or vacuum and remove debris in all work areas. The Contractor shall not use Government containers, compactors, or trash receptacles for disposal of materials unless GSA provides prior approval in writing. B. The Contractor shall store all tools, materials, and equipment within the immediate work area, avoiding obstructions or hazards for SSA personnel. The Contractor shall make every effort to keep corridors clear and safe for pedestrians at all times. C. Contractors shall follow the requirements of 29 CFR and 29 CFR for occupational noise exposures. GSA may require the Contractor to conduct an occupational noise exposure evaluation related to work activities where noise levels may exceed 80 decibels. The Contractor shall administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 80 decibels measured on the A-weighted scale (slow HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

71 response). D. Contractors shall determine if noise levels will exceed an 8-hour TWA sound level of 80 decibels measured on the A-weighted scale prior to the start of work activities. Contractors shall use feasible administrative or engineering controls when noise exposures exceed 80 decibels to reduce sound levels. The Contractor shall submit a corrective action plan to the CO for review to reduce noise levels below 80 decibels. E. The Contractor shall follow the following Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures unless current laws and regulations require procedures that are more stringent. The following procedures do not relieve the Contractor from any more stringent requirements of the applicable codes and regulations. The safety of Contractor and Government personnel in areas affected by the project remains the Contractor s responsibility during construction. F. Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures shall be in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR and OSHA 29 CFR The Contractor shall include Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures in the Contractor s Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan. Contractors shall ensure that each employee is familiar with and complies with these procedures. The Contractor s locks and tags shall be consistent with SSA s locks and tags. G. No person, regardless of position or authority, shall operate any switch, valve, or equipment that has an official Lock-Out/Tag-Out tag attached to it, nor shall the Contractor remove such tag except as provided in this section. No person shall work on any equipment that requires a Lock-Out/Tag-Out tag unless his/her immediate supervisor, project leader, or a subordinate has in their possession the keys to the required Lock-Out/Tag-Out tags. H. Only qualified and certified personnel following the required safety procedures shall perform work on electrical circuits. A Contractor s supervisor who is required to enter an area protected by a Lock-Out/Tag-Out shall be a member of the protected group provided he/she notifies the holder of the tag stub each time he/she enters and departs from the protected area. I. The Contractor shall not rely on identification markings on building light and power distribution circuit breakers to establish safe work conditions. The Contractor shall not give clearance on any electric equipment (generally referred to as mechanical apparatus), until the apparatus, valves, or systems are secure, and in a passive condition with the appropriated vents, pins, and lock. The Contractor shall vent pressurized or vacuum systems to relieve differential pressure completely. J. The Contractor shall Lock-Out/Tag-Out tag vent valves open during the course of the work. Where dangerous gas or fluid systems are involved, or in areas where the environment may be oxygen deficient, the Contractor shall purge, ventilate, or otherwise HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

72 make sage the system or areas prior to entry. K. The Contractor shall completely fill-out Lock-Out/Tag-Out tags in accordance with the regulations printed on the back thereof and attached to any device, which, if operated, could cause an unsafe condition to exist. L. If more than one group will work on any circuit or equipment, the employee in charge of each group shall have a separate set of Lock-Out/Tag-Out tags completed, properly attached, and locked. M. When it is required that certain SSA owned and operated equipment require tagging, SSA will review the characteristics of the various systems involved that affect the safety of the operations and the work. SSA will take the necessary actions to make the system and equipment safe to work on; and apply such Lock-Out/Tag-Out tags to those switches, valves, vents, or other mechanical devices necessary to preserve the safety provided. The Contractor working on the equipment will add their Lock-Out and Tag-Out devices. N. Only those persons who initiated the Lock-Out and Tag-Out and who retain possession of the keys shall remove Lock-Out/Tag-Out tags. O. All Contractors shall comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations when conducting work at SSA facilities. SSA has an organizational Environmental Management System (EMS) to monitor environmental compliance. The EMS protocol requires that Contractors are aware of the agency s desire to reduce effects to the environment. Dispose any waste generated during projects in accordance with local, state, and Federal regulations using best management practices. All waste is the property of the Contractor. Contractors are responsible for obtaining all appropriate permits related to the project. If a Contractor has a chemical spill or environmental emergency, they shall immediately report the incident to the Altmeyer Control Center at (410) END OF SECTION HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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74 SECTION SECURITY PROCEDURES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, General Services Administration Acquisition Manual, and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CONTRACTS A. All personnel who require access to the building in performance of the contract work shall follow the following security clearance requirements. The forms described below shall be submitted for those officers of the firm, who for any reason may visit the work site during the period of this contract and for all employees who require access to the building and site in performance of the contract work. These forms shall be submitted for all employees a minimum of sixty (60) days before they require physical access to the site. The contractor shall provide the names of the individuals who will require access to the site and begin the security clearance process within seven (7) calendar days of issuance of the Notice to Proceed or contract modification B. Electronic Submission (OPM e-qip Process) 1. Fill out U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) "Contractor Information Worksheet and proofread it for completeness. Refer to Section Security Forms for copy of Contractor Information Worksheet. The latest version of the Contractor Information Worksheet can be obtained by from Brenda Harrington at BaltoSecure@gsa.gov. 2. Complete two (2) FD-258 Fingerprint Cards. You must make an appointment to get fingerprints taken. For appointments at the downtown Baltimore Office, please contact Brenda Harrington via at BaltoSecure@gsa.gov. Fingerprints can also be done at the local police station but you must use the FD-258 fingerprint cards provided by GSA. 3. Send hardcopies of the Contractor Information Worksheet along with the two (2) FD-258 Fingerprint Cards to the GSA point of contact, Brenda Harrington, at the address below: SECURITY PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

75 GSA Baltimore Office Attn: Brenda Harrington Garmatz Federal Courthouse 101 W. Lombard Street, Room 7625 Baltimore, MD Tel: (410) Once the Contractor Information Worksheet and fingerprint cards are received by DHS, an electronic invitation to go to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website to complete the SF-85P application will be sent. 5. Log onto the OPM portal from any internet capable computer and complete the form. If it is necessary to start and stop, save your information. When you return to the portal you can continue from where you stopped, until all the questions have been completed. Fill in all boxes with requested information or when not applicable use N/A. The SF-85P must be initiated and completed within seven (7) business days. The website address is 6. If a time extension is needed one of the following individuals with the reason and the amount of additional days that are needed. Sheree Reed/Ryan Hessler/Lisa Leo Sheree.Reed@dhs.gov DHS/ICE/FPS Ryan.Hessler@dhs.gov Office: (215) Lisa.Leo@dhs.gov Fax: (215) After the form is complete, print out all signature pages PRIOR to releasing it to the agency. The signature pages should include: Signature page certifying that your application is complete General Release "Authorization for Release of Information Credit Release for moderate and high-risk applicants 8. Before the suitability process can begin, applicants using the e-qip system must immediately forward all of these documents to the address below: Mellon Independence Center ICE DHS FPS 701 Market Street, Suite 4200 Philadelphia, PA SECURITY PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

76 9. NOTE: Access to the secure Portal is by invitation only, limited to those having official business with it and others in the personnel security community. This portal supports secure communication and collaboration for sensitive but unclassified information (SBU), such as Privacy Act information. No classified information shall be posted to this site, nor processed through it. C. Manual Submission (Background Investigation Forms) 1. Complete the following forms: SF-85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust form GSA 3665, "Authorization for Credit Release" Two (2) FD-258 Fingerprint Cards Contractor Information Worksheet 2. Send completed forms to the GSA point of contact, Brenda Harrington, at the address below: GSA Baltimore Office Attn: Brenda Harrington Garmatz Federal Courthouse 101 W. Lombard Street, Room 7625 Baltimore, MD Tel: (410) D. Provision of Forms and Additional Instructions 1. The fingerprint charts and SF-85P must be printed legibly or typed and must be completed in their entirety except as specified above, with required signatures. Refer to the instructions on the required forms for further information. Failure to comply with such instructions, or the following notes, may delay the processing of the forms. 2. Prints may be taken in ink or electronically on FD-258. Prints must be clear. Cards with unclear prints will be returned without being reviewed and replacement cards will be required. E. Employee Suitability 1. Unsuitable Employees SECURITY PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

77 If the Contracting Officer receives an unsuitable report on any employee after processing of these forms, or if the Project Manager finds a prospective employee to be unsuitable or unfit for his assigned duties, the contractor shall be advised immediately by the Contracting Officer that such employee cannot continue to work or be assigned to work under the contract. The contractor must then take action to remove the employee from the GSA contract. 2. Criteria for Eligibility The principal factors used in the adjudication process in determining whether a person s conduct would be expected to interfere with the ability of the applicant(s) to function in the position, or if the applicant s past conduct was such that the safety of Federal employees and/or visitors to delegated and/or GSA controlled facilities would be in jeopardy, are outlined below. a. Any type misconduct or negligence in prior employment which would have an effect on the quality of security and protection provided to customer agencies, or prior conduct which would interfere with and/or prevent a Federal agency from carrying out its operational responsibilities. b. Criminal or dishonest conduct related to the duties to be assigned to the applicant/employee and/or performance of such duties. The following crimes are acts which could disqualify prospective or regular employees: Abuse or neglect of a child or other dependent person entrusted to their care Child molestation Forcible or statutory rape Possession and sale of narcotics and/or dangerous drugs Arson Murder Kidnapping Robbery, Burglary, Larceny, Theft Aggravated assault Buying, receiving or possessing stolen property Embezzlement, forgery, counterfeiting Fraud Falsifying a personal history application 3. Prior Clearance SECURITY PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

78 Employee clearances obtained through this process are valid for a period of five (5) years. When such prior clearances are due to expire within the performance period of the contract, contractors are responsible for timely resubmission of all information necessary to apply for a new clearance. 4. Government Control The Government shall have and exercise full and complete control over granting, denying, withholding or terminating clearances for employees. The Government may, as it deems appropriate, authorize and grant temporary clearance to employees of the contractor. However, the granting of a temporary clearance to any such employees shall not be considered as assurance that full clearance will follow as a result of condition thereof, and the granting of either temporary or full clearance shall in no way prevent, preclude or bar the withdrawal or termination of any such clearance by the Government. F. Photo Identification/Building Badge Upon receipt of a favorable suitability determination, each employee of the contractor and subcontractor shall complete Form SSA 4395, Application for Access to SSA Headquarters Facilities. The employees of the contractor and subcontractors shall then present the suitability determination letter from the Federal Protective Service (FPS), the SSA 4395, Application for Access to SSA Headquarters Facilities form (both sides), and a copy of the Contractor Information Worksheet to the SSA Project Manager, Building Manager or his designee for processing. Allow ten (10) workdays for Government processing of these forms to allow the Government to assign employees to a certain contract number and specific building access. These forms are required in order to be issued a photographic badge processed at the Headquarters office or inserted into the rolodex listing of SSA. Refer to Section Security Forms for copy of SSA 4395 Form. At all times while working on the contract, a contractor employee, including subcontractor employees, must have in his/her possession the specific identification credential issued to them by the Government. The identification credential shall be displayed and visible at all times while on Government property. GSA personnel, Government law enforcement personnel or security personnel shall periodically verify identification credentials with the employee s personal identification. Contractor employees shall comply with security verification procedures at all times. The contractor shall see that every contract employee has a Government issued identification credential before the employee gains routine access to the site. As required by the Government, the contractor shall make his employees available for photo SECURITY PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

79 identification badges after a favorable suitability determination has been received for the contractor s employees. Each identification credential shall have an expiration date and contractor employees shall sign each badge at the time of photographing. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all identification credentials are returned to the GSA Project Manager as employees leave the contract (contract is completed, employees leave the company, employees are dismissed or terminated). The contractor will notify the SSA Project Manager when credentials are lost. PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not used) PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not used) END OF SECTION SECURITY PROCEDURES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

80 SECTION QUALITY REQUIREMENTS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, General Services Administration Acquisition Manual, and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. 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-assurance and -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 other quality-assurance and -control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements. 3. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and -control services required by Construction Manager or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section. 4. Tests and inspections that demonstrate compliance of a portion of the Work with the Contract Documents, shall not be construed to indicate that untested or uninspected portions of the Work are free from defects. C. Additional quality requirements that apply to systems and assemblies specified in multiple Sections are specified in Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements for Systems and Assemblies". 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during QUALITY REQUIREMENTS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

81 execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed construction will comply with requirements. B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that actual products incorporated into the Work and completed construction comply with requirements. Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by Owner and Construction Manager. D. Preconstruction Testing: Tests and inspections performed specifically for the Project before products and materials are incorporated into the Work to verify performance or compliance with specified criteria. E. Product Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed by an NRTL, an NVLAP, or a testing agency qualified to conduct product testing and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, to establish product performance and compliance with specified requirements. F. Source Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source, i.e., plant, mill, factory, or shop. G. Field Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for installation of the Work and for completed Work. H. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency. I. Authorities Having Jurisdiction: An entity or entities having regulatory authority over the Project. Unless otherwise indicated, the authority having jurisdiction is The United States of America, as represented by the U.S. General Services Administration, Mid-Atlantic Region, Public Buildings Service (PBS). 1. Contracting Officer will delineate the status of authorities having jurisdiction relative to the Project prior to the preconstruction conference. J. Installer/Applicator/Erector: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee, Subcontractor, or Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations. 1. Use of trade-specific terminology in referring to a trade or entity does not require that certain construction activities be performed by accredited or unionized individuals, nor that requirements specified apply exclusively to specific trade or trades. K. Experienced: When used with an entity or individual, "experienced" means having successfully completed a minimum of three previous projects similar in nature, size, and extent to this Project; being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having QUALITY REQUIREMENTS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

82 complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. 1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS A. In addition to regulations specified elsewhere, comply with the following regulations: 1. State of Maryland and Baltimore County Building Codes B. Obtain copies of applicable regulations and make these for reference available at the Project site. 1.5 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 Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding. 1.6 ACTION SUBMITTALS A. Shop Drawings: For equipment installation, piping, electric circuitry and ductwork. 1. Indicate manufacturer and model number of individual components. 2. Provide axonometric drawings for conditions difficult to illustrate in two dimensions. 1.7 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS A. Contractor's Quality-Control Plan: For quality-assurance and quality-control activities and responsibilities. B. Contractor's Quality-Control Manager Qualifications: For supervisory personnel. C. Testing Agency Qualifications: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of QUALITY REQUIREMENTS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

83 a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority. D. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Prepare in tabular form and include the following: 1. Specification Section number and title. 2. Entity responsible for performing tests and inspections. 3. Description of test and inspection. 4. Identification of applicable standards. 5. Identification of test and inspection methods. 6. Number of tests and inspections required. 7. Time schedule or time span for tests and inspections. 8. Requirements for obtaining samples. 9. Unique characteristics of each quality-control service. 1.8 CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY-CONTROL PLAN A. Quality-Control Plan, General: Submit quality-control plan within 10 days Notice to Proceed, and not less than 5 days prior to preconstruction conference. Submit in format acceptable to Owner. Identify personnel, procedures, controls, instructions, tests, records, and forms to be used to carry out Contractor's quality-assurance and quality-control responsibilities. Coordinate with Contractor's construction schedule. B. Quality-Control Personnel Qualifications: Engage qualified full-time personnel trained and experienced in managing and executing quality-assurance and quality-control procedures similar in nature and extent to those required for Project. 1. Project quality-control manager may also serve as Project superintendent C. Submittal Procedure: Describe procedures for ensuring compliance with requirements through review and management of submittal process. Indicate qualifications of personnel responsible for submittal review. D. Testing and Inspection: Include in quality-control plan a comprehensive schedule of Work requiring testing or inspection, including the following: 1. Contractor-performed tests and inspections including subcontractor-performed tests and inspections. Include required tests and inspections and Contractor-elected tests and inspections. 2. Special inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction and indicated on the "Statement of Special Inspections." E. Continuous Inspection of Workmanship: Describe process for continuous inspection during construction to identify and correct deficiencies in workmanship in addition to testing QUALITY REQUIREMENTS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

84 and inspection specified. Indicate types of corrective actions to be required to bring work into compliance with standards of workmanship established by Contract requirements and approved mockups. F. Monitoring and Documentation: Maintain testing and inspection reports including log of approved and rejected results. Include work Owner has indicated as nonconforming or defective. Indicate corrective actions taken to bring nonconforming work into compliance with requirements. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. 1.9 REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS A. Test and Inspection Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports specified in other Sections. 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. Record of temperature and weather 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. B. Manufacturer's Technical Representative's Field Reports: Prepare written information documenting manufacturer's technical representative's tests and inspections specified in other Sections. Include the following: 1. Name, address, and telephone number of technical representative making report. 2. Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for installation of product. 3. Statement that products at Project site comply with requirements. 4. Summary of installation procedures being followed, whether they comply with requirements and, if not, what corrective action was taken. 5. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements. 6. Statement whether conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

85 7. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections. C. Factory-Authorized Service Representative's Reports: Prepare written information documenting manufacturer's factory-authorized service representative's tests and inspections specified in other Sections. Include the following: 1. Name, address, and telephone number of factory-authorized service representative making report. 2. Statement that equipment complies with requirements. 3. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements. 4. Statement whether conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty. 5. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections. D. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Owner'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 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. General: Qualifications paragraphs in this article establish the minimum qualification levels required; individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements. B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units. C. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units. D. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance. E. 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. F. Specialists: Certain Specification Sections require that specific construction activities shall QUALITY REQUIREMENTS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

86 be performed by entities who are recognized experts in those operations. Specialists shall satisfy qualification requirements indicated and shall be engaged for the activities indicated. 1. Requirements of authorities having jurisdiction shall supersede requirements for specialists. G. 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 329; and with additional qualifications specified in individual Sections; and where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities. 1. NRTL: A nationally recognized testing laboratory according to 29 CFR NVLAP: A testing agency accredited according to NIST's National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program. H. Manufacturer's Technical Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to observe and inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project. I. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project. J. Preconstruction Testing: Where Contractor's testing agency is indicated to perform preconstruction testing for compliance with specified requirements for performance and test methods, comply with the following: 1. Contractor responsibilities include the following: a. Provide test specimens representative of proposed products and construction. b. Submit specimens in a timely manner with sufficient time for testing and analyzing results to prevent delaying the Work. c. Provide sizes and configurations of test assemblies to adequately demonstrate capability of products to comply with performance requirements. d. Build site-assembled test assemblies using installers who will perform same tasks for Project. e. Perform specified testing. g. When testing is complete, remove test specimens, assemblies and mockups; do not reuse products on Project unless directed by the Construction Manager. 2. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Submit a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-assurance service to Owner, Architect/Engineer, and QUALITY REQUIREMENTS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

87 Construction Manager, with copy to Contractor. Interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents QUALITY CONTROL A. Contractor Responsibilities: 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. 1. 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. 2. Where services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, engage a qualified testing agency to perform these quality-control services. 3. Notify testing agencies at least 24 hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or inspecting will be performed. Any testing activities associated with the fire alarm or that may disrupt employees or other contractors requires a minimum of five (5) weeks written notification to the Government. 4. Where quality-control services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service. 5. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract Documents are Contractor's responsibility. 6. 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 as specified in Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures." D. Manufacturer's Technical Services: Where indicated, engage a manufacturer's technical representative to observe and inspect the Work. Manufacturer's technical representative's services include participation in preinstallation conferences, examination of substrates and conditions, verification of materials, observation of Installer activities, inspection of completed portions of the Work, and submittal of written reports. E. 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. F. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with Owner, Architect/Engineer, Construction QUALITY REQUIREMENTS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

88 Manager, and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections. 1. Notify Owner, Architect/Engineer, Construction Manager, and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services. 2. Determine the location from which test samples will be taken and in which in-situ tests are conducted. 3. Conduct and interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from requirements. 4. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service through Contractor. 5. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase the Contract Document requirements or approve or accept any portion of the Work. 6. Do not perform any duties of Contractor. G. Associated Services: Cooperate with agencies performing required tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Notify agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel. Provide the following: 1. Access to the Work. 2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections. 3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspecting. Assist agency in obtaining samples. 4. Facilities for storage and field curing of test samples. 5. Delivery of samples to testing agencies. 6. Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by testing agency. 7. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at Project site. H. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and -control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting. 1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities. I. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Prepare a schedule of tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services required by the Contract Documents as a component of the Contractor's quality-control plan. Coordinate and submit concurrently with Contractor's construction schedule. Update as the Work progresses. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

89 1. Distribution: Distribute schedule to Owner, Architect/Engineer, and Construction Manager, testing agencies, and each party involved in performance of portions of the Work where tests and inspections are required. PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used) 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 Owner and Architect/Engineer. 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 Owner's, Architect/Engineer's and Construction Manager's reference during normal working hours. 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. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Specification Sections or matching existing substrates and finishes. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. Comply with the Contract Document requirements for cutting and patching in Division 01 Section "Execution." 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. END OF SECTION QUALITY REQUIREMENTS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

90 SECTION REFERENCES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, General Services Administration Acquisition Manual, and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 DEFINITIONS A. General Explanation: Specification language often includes terms that are defined elsewhere in the Contract Documents, including the Construction Contract Clauses. Certain terms are defined in this section. These definitions or explanations are not necessarily complete or exclusive, but are general for the Work and may be explained more explicitly in other Sections. B. "General Conditions" refer collectively to the Construction Contract Clauses, Labor Standards and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Decision bound into the specifications. C. "Special Conditions" refer collectively to Division 00 Document "Supplementary Conditions." D. "Directed": A command or instruction by Contracting Officer. Other terms including "requested," "authorized," "selected," "required," and "permitted" have the same meaning as "directed." 1. Where "directed", "authorized", "selected", "approved", or a similar term is used in conjunction with the Contractor's submittals, applications, requests and other activities, and the specifications state that an individual other than the Contracting Officer, such as the Architect or Construction Engineer, shall provide this action, it is understood that only the Contracting Officer has this authority unless the individual stated is so authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. a. When the individual is so authorized by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor may still appeal the action to the Contracting Officer. b. The Contracting Officer's decision will be final. c. In no case shall the Contracting Officer's action be interpreted as releasing the Contractor from responsibility to fulfill the requirements of the Contract Documents. REFERENCES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

91 E. "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." F. "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. G. "Furnish": Supply and deliver to Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations. H. "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. I. "Provide": Furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use. J. "Project Site": Space available for performing construction activities. The extent of Project site is shown on Drawings and may or may not be identical with the description of the land on which Project is to be built. L. "Notice to Proceed" is the Contracting Officer's notification by letter to the Contractor to proceed with the Contract, activating the time period for construction and establishing the completion date. 1.3 INDUSTRY STANDARDS A. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference. B. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the solicitation of the Project unless otherwise indicated. C. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on Project should be familiar with industry standards applicable to its construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents. 1. Where copies of standards are needed to perform a required construction activity, obtain copies directly from publication source. REFERENCES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

92 1.4 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. Industry Organizations: 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. AA AABC AAMA ABAA ABMA ACI Aluminum Association, Inc. (The) Associated Air Balance Council American Architectural Manufacturers Association Air Barrier Association of America American Bearing Manufacturers Association American Concrete Institute (703) (202) (847) (866) (202) (248) ACPA American Concrete Pipe Association (972) AEIC Association of Edison Illuminating Companies, Inc. (The) (205) REFERENCES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

93 AGA American Gas Association (202) AGC Associated General Contractors of America (The) (703) AIA American Institute of Architects (The) (800) (202) AISC American Institute of Steel Construction (800) (312) AISI American Iron and Steel Institute (202) ALSC American Lumber Standard Committee, Incorporated (301) AMCA Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (847) ANSI American National Standards Institute (202) ARI Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute (703) ASCE/SEI American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute (See ASCE) ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air- (800) Conditioning Engineers (404) ASME ASME International (800) (American Society of Mechanical Engineers International) (973) ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering (440) REFERENCES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

94 ASTM ASTM International (610) (American Society for Testing and Materials International) AWS American Welding Society (800) (305) AWWA American Water Works Association (800) (303) BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (212) CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (423) CLFMI Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (301) CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (847) CSA CSA International (866) (Formerly: IAS - International Approval Services) (416) CSI Construction Specifications Institute (The) (800) (703) CTI Cooling Technology Institute (281) (Formerly: Cooling Tower Institute) DHI Door and Hardware Institute (703) EIA Electronic Industries Alliance (703) EJCDC Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (703) REFERENCES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

95 FM Approvals FM Approvals LLC (781) FM Global FM Global (401) (Formerly: FMG - FM Global) FMRC Factory Mutual Research (Now FM Global) GA Gypsum Association (202) HI Hydraulic Institute (973) HI Hydronics Institute (908) HMMA Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association (Part of NAAMM) ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association, Inc. (770) ICRI International Concrete Repair Institute, Inc. (847) IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (The) (212) ISO International Organization for Standardization Available from ANSI (202) ITS Intertek Testing Service NA (Now ETL SEMCO) REFERENCES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

96 MFMA Metal Framing Manufacturers Association, Inc. (312) MHIA Material Handling Industry of America (800) (704) PI Master Painters Institute (888) (604) MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of The Valve and Fittings (703) Industry Inc. NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (630) NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association (703) NECA National Electrical Contractors Association (301) NeLMA Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers' Association (207) NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association (703) NETA InterNational Electrical Testing Association (888) (269) NFPA NFPA (800) (National Fire Protection Association) (617) NRMCA National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (888) (301) NSF NSF International (800) (National Sanitation Foundation International) (734) NSSGA National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (800) (703) REFERENCES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

97 PDI Plumbing & Drainage Institute (800) (978) PGI PVC Geomembrane Institute (217) PLANET Professional Landcare Network (800) (Formerly: ACLA - Associated Landscape Contractors of (703) America) RCSC Research Council on Structural Connections SDI Steel Door Institute (440) SEI/ASCE Structural Engineering Institute/American Society of Civil Engineers (See ASCE) SGCC Safety Glazing Certification Council (315) SIA Security Industry Association (866) (703) SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' (703) National Association SSINA Specialty Steel Industry of North America (800) (202) SSPC SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings (877) (412) SWRI Sealant, Waterproofing, & Restoration Institute (816) TMS The Masonry Society (303) REFERENCES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

98 UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (877) (847) UNI Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association (972) USGBC U.S. Green Building Council (800) WASTEC Waste Equipment Technology Association (800) (202) 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. IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (909) ICC International Code Council (888) ICC-ES ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. (800) (562) UBC Uniform Building Code (See ICC) D. Federal Government 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. CE Army Corps of Engineers (202) CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission (800) (301) DOC Department of Commerce (202) REFERENCES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

99 DOD Department of Defense (215) DOE Department of Energy (202) EPA Environmental Protection Agency (202) GSA General Services Administration (800) NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology (301) OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration (800) (202) PBS Public Buildings Service (See GSA) E. Standards and Regulations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the standards and regulations 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. ADAAG Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (800) Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) (202) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities Available from U.S. Access Board CFR Code of Federal Regulations (866) Available from Government Printing Office (202) DOD Department of Defense Military Specifications and Standards (215) Available from Department of Defense Single Stock Point REFERENCES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

100 DSCC Defense Supply Center Columbus (See FS) FED-STD Federal Standard (See FS) FTMS Federal Test Method Standard (See FS) UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (800) Available (202) PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used) PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used) END OF SECTION REFERENCES PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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102 SECTION TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, General Services Administration Acquisition Manual, and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section includes requirements for temporary utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities. B. Related Sections: 1. Division 01 Section "Summary" for work restrictions and limitations on utility interruptions. 1.3 USE CHARGES A. General: Installation and removal of and use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract Sum unless otherwise indicated. Allow other entities to use temporary services and facilities without cost, including, but not limited to, Owner, Architect, testing agencies, and authorities having jurisdiction. B. Water and Sewer Service from Existing System: Water from Owner s existing water system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations. C. Electric Power Service from Existing System: Electric power from Owner's existing system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS A. Site Plan: Show temporary facilities, utility hookups, staging areas, and parking areas for construction personnel. B. Moisture-Protection Plan: Describe procedures and controls for protecting materials and construction from water absorption and damage, including delivery, handling, and storage provisions for materials subject to water absorption or water damage, discarding water-damaged TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

103 materials, protocols for mitigating water intrusion into completed Work, and replacing water damaged Work. 1. Indicate sequencing of work that requires water, such as sprayed fire-resistive materials, plastering, and describe plans for dealing with water from these operations. Show procedures for verifying that wet construction has dried sufficiently to permit installation of finish materials. C. Dust-Control and HVAC-Control Plan: Submit coordination drawing and narrative that indicates the dust-control 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: 1. Locations of dust-control partitions at each phase of the work. 2. HVAC system isolation schematic drawing. 3. Location of proposed air filtration system discharge. 4. Other dust-control measures. 5. Waste management plan. 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Electric Service: Comply with NECA, NEMA, and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with NFPA 70. B. Tests and Inspections: Arrange for authorities having jurisdiction to test and inspect each temporary utility before use. Obtain required certifications and permits. C. Accessible Temporary Egress: Comply with applicable provisions in the U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines and ICC/ANSI A PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Temporary Use of Permanent Facilities: Engage installer of each permanent service to assume responsibility for operation, maintenance, and protection of each permanent service during its use as a construction facility before Owner's acceptance, regardless of previously assigned responsibilities. PART 2 - PRODUCTS TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

104 2.1 MATERIALS A. Portable Chain-Link Fencing: Minimum 2-inch (50-mm), inch- (3.8-mm-) thick, galvanized-steel, chain-link fabric fencing; minimum 6 feet (1.8 m) high with galvanized-steel pipe posts; minimum 2-3/8-inch- (60-mm-) OD line posts and 2-7/8-inch- (73-mm-) OD corner and pull posts, with 1-5/8-inch- (42-mm-) OD top and bottom rails. Provide galvanized-steel bases for supporting posts. B. Polyethylene Sheet: Reinforced, fire-resistive sheet, 10-mil (0.25-mm) minimum thickness, with flame-spread rating of 15 or less per ASTM E 84 and passing NFPA 701 Test Method 2. C. Dust-Control Adhesive-Surface Walk-off Mats: Provide mats minimum 36 by 60 inches (914 by 1624 mm). 2.2 EQUIPMENT A. Fire Extinguishers: Portable, UL rated; with class and extinguishing agent as required by locations and classes of fire exposures. B. HVAC Equipment: Unless Owner authorizes use of permanent HVAC system, provide vented, self-contained, liquid-propane-gas or fuel-oil heaters with individual space thermostatic control. 1. Use of gasoline-burning space heaters, open-flame heaters, or salamander-type heating units is prohibited. 2. Heating Units: Listed and labeled for type of fuel being consumed, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. 3. Permanent HVAC System: If Owner authorizes use of permanent HVAC system for temporary use during construction, provide filter with MERV of 8 at each return air grille in system and remove at end of construction and clean HVAC system as required in Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures". C. Air Filtration Units: HEPA primary and secondary filter-equipped portable units with fourstage filtration. Provide single switch for emergency shutoff. Configure to run continuously. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL A. Locate the field office facilities in the premises as directed by the Construction Manager and SSA Project Managers. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

105 1. Locate facilities to limit site disturbance as specified in Division 01 Section "Summary." B. Provide facility ready for use when needed to avoid delay. Do not remove until facilities are no longer needed. 3.2 TEMPORARY UTILITY INSTALLATION A. General: Install temporary service or connect to existing service. 1. Arrange with utility company, Owner, and existing users for time when service can be interrupted, if necessary, to make connections for temporary services. B. Water Service: Connect to Owner's existing water service facilities. Clean and maintain water service facilities in a condition acceptable to Owner. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use. C. Heating and Cooling: Provide temporary heating and cooling required by construction activities for curing or drying of completed installations or for protecting installed construction from adverse effects of low temperatures or high humidity. Select equipment that will not have a harmful effect on completed installations or elements being installed. D. Work Areas in Occupied Facilities: Perform daily construction cleanup and final cleanup using approved, HEPA filter equipped vacuum equipment. 3.3 SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION A. General: Comply with the following: 1. Provide construction for temporary office that is noncombustible according to ASTM E 136. Comply with NFPA Maintain support facilities until Owner schedules Substantial Completion inspection. Remove before Substantial Completion. Personnel remaining after Substantial Completion will be permitted to use permanent facilities, under conditions acceptable to Owner. B. Parking: Coordinate with requirements in Division 01 Section "Security Procedures." C. Temporary Project Signs: Unauthorized signs are not permitted. 1. Temporary Signs: Provide signs as required to inform public and individuals seeking entrance to construction area. Remove signs at the end of each work day. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

106 a. Provide temporary, directional signs for building employees. 2. Maintain and touchup signs so they are legible at all times. D. Waste Disposal Facilities: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Construction Waste Management and Disposal." E. Lifts and Hoists: Provide facilities necessary for hoisting materials and personnel. 1. Truck cranes and similar devices used for hoisting materials are considered "tools and equipment" and not temporary facilities. F. Existing Elevator Use: Use of the Owner's elevators may be permitted with Owner s approval, provided elevators are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Owner. At the end of each work day, restore elevators to condition existing before initial use, including replacing worn cables, guide shoes, and similar items of limited life. 1. Do not load elevators beyond their rated weight capacity. 2. Provide protective coverings, barriers, devices, signs, or other procedures to protect elevator car and entrance doors and frame. If, despite such protection, elevators become damaged, engage elevator Installer to restore damaged work so no evidence remains of correction work. Return items that cannot be refinished in field to the shop, make required repairs and refinish entire unit, or provide new units as required. G. Existing Stair Usage: Use of Owner's existing stairs will be permitted, provided stairs are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Owner. At the end of each work shift, restore stairs to condition existing before initial use. 1. Provide protective coverings, barriers, devices, signs, or other procedures to protect stairs and to maintain means of egress. If stairs become damaged, restore damaged areas so no evidence remains of correction work. 2. Not more than one stairway in the building will be used/ obstructed at any given time during the construction period. Stairway to be final cleaned and reopened at the end of each work shift. 3.4 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION A. Protection of Existing Facilities: Protect existing vegetation, equipment, structures, utilities, and other improvements at or near the Project site and on adjacent properties, except those indicated to be removed or altered, or as authorized by the Owner. Repair damage to existing facilities. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

107 B. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction as required to comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects. 1. Comply with work restrictions specified in Division 01 Section Summary C. Tree and Plant Protection: Install temporary fencing located as indicated or outside the drip line of trees to protect vegetation from damage from construction operations. Protect tree root systems from damage, flooding, and erosion. D. Pest Control: Engage pest-control service to recommend practices to minimize attraction and harboring of rodents, roaches, and other pests and to perform extermination and control procedures at regular intervals so Project will be free of pests and their residues at Substantial Completion. Obtain extended warranty for Owner. Perform control operations lawfully, using environmentally safe materials. E. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for erecting structurally adequate barricades, including warning signs and lighting. F. Temporary Fire Protection: Comply with requirements of Division 01 Section "Temporary Fire Protection." 3.5 OPERATION, TERMINATION, AND REMOVAL A. Supervision: Enforce strict discipline in use of temporary facilities. To minimize waste and abuse, limit availability of temporary facilities to essential and intended uses. B. Maintenance: Maintain facilities in good operating condition until removal. 1. Maintain operation of temporary enclosures, heating, cooling, humidity control, ventilation, and similar facilities on a 24-hour basis where required to achieve indicated results and to avoid possibility of damage. C. Termination and Removal: Remove each temporary facility when need for its service has ended, when it has been replaced by authorized use of a permanent facility, or no later than Substantial Completion, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. Complete or, if necessary, restore permanent construction that may have been delayed because of interference with temporary facility. Repair damaged Work, clean exposed surfaces, and replace construction that cannot be satisfactorily repaired. 1. Materials and facilities that constitute temporary facilities are property of Contractor. 2. At Substantial Completion or prior to Substantial Completion in conjunction with early TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

108 Owner takeover, when directed by the Owner, repair, renovate, and clean permanent facilities used during construction period. Comply with final cleaning requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures." END OF SECTION TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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110 SECTION TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, General Services Administration Acquisition Manual, and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section includes temporary measures for fire protection and safeguards to be observed in performing hot work, including welding, soldering, brazing and other operations where open flames or implements utilizing heat are used. 1.3 FIRE PROTECTION A. Temporary Fire Protection: Install and maintain temporary fire-protection facilities of types needed to protect against reasonably predictable and controllable fire losses. Comply with NFPA Prohibit smoking within the buildings or within 25 feet (8 m) of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes. 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 fire-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. 1.4 HOT WORK REQUIREMENTS A. Do not conduct operations involving the use of open-flame, electrical arc equipment, or flammable substances until a permit for welding, cutting, and burning has been issued by the Owner. B. Prior to commencing hot work operations within the facility, review alternatives locations for hot work with Owner. Coordinate suitable locations for hot equipment operations with the Owner. TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION PROPERTY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

111 1.5 NOTIFICATION A. Notify Owner of the area of hot work operations at least 72 hours before commencing the work, and of all subsequent changes that occur. B. Notify the Owner of all locations where hot work has been performed not less than 30 minutes or more than 90 minutes after work is completed or stopped for the day. PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable) PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSPECTION A. Before starting operations, furnish trained personnel to provide fire watches for locations where hot work is to be performed. One fire watcher may observe several locations in a relatively small contiguous area if approved by the Owner. 1. Furnish suitable type, fully-charged, operable portable fire extinguisher to each fire watcher. 2. Provide fire watchers trained in operation of fire extinguisher and fire alarm devices, and in procedures for summoning emergency fire services. B. Before starting operations, take suitable precautions to minimize the hazard of a fire communicating to the opposite side of walls, floors, ceilings and roofs from the operations. 3.2 SAFETY MEASURES A. Do not perform hot work in or near areas where flammable liquids or explosive vapors may be present. Conduct a combustible gas indicator (explosimeter) test to assure that each area is safe. Contractor shall arrange and pay for each test. B. Remove and keep work area free from combustibles, including rubbish, paper and waste. 1. If combustible material cannot be removed, furnish fireproof blankets to cover such materials. At the direction of the Owner, floors, walls, and ceilings of combustible material shall be wetted thoroughly with water before, during, and after operations in an amount sufficient to afford adequate protection. 2. Furnish baffles of metal or gypsum board to prevent the spraying of sparks, hot slag and other hot particles into surrounding combustible material. TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION PROPERTY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

112 C. Prevent the spread of sparks and particles of hot metal through open windows, doors, and holes and cracks in floors, walls, ceilings and roofs. D. Place cylinders of gas used in hot work a safe distance from the work. Provide hoses and equipment free of deterioration, malfunction and leaks. Provide suitable supports to prevent accidental overturning of cylinders. Shut off cylinder control valves while not in use, with the regulators disconnected and the valves capped. E. When hot work operations are completed or ended for the day, inspect each location of the day's work 30 to 60 minutes after completion of operations to ensure against hidden or smoldering fires and to ensure that proper housekeeping is maintained. Clean up the area of work at the end of each shift or workday. F. Where sprinkler protection exists, maintain the sprinkler system without interruption while operations are being performed. If operations are performed close to automatic sprinkler heads, shield the individual heads temporarily using gypsum board sheets or damp cloth guards. Inspect heads immediately after hot work operations cease, to ensure all materials have been removed from the heads and that the heads have not been damaged. G. Coordinate work with the operation of the building fire alarm system so that it is not triggered. If necessary, coordinate with the SSA Project Managers and the Construction Manager to disable the system in specific locations so work can proceed in that area. Maintain the area free of flammable debris and maintain a firewatch on that location. H. Make suitable type, fully-charged, operable portable fire extinguisher available at all times during hot work operations. All fire extinguishers shall have current inspection certification tags. I. If specified safeguards are not employed, or are violated, the Owner may, by written notice, stop the work until compliance is obtained. Such stoppage shall not relieve the Contractor from performing work within the Contract period for the Contract price. END OF SECTION TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION PROPERTY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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114 SECTION SECURITY FORMS A. General Services Administration (GSA) Forms: 1. GSA Form SF 85P Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions. 2. GSA Contractor Information Worksheet (Version 4) 3. GSA HSPD-12 Credential Sponsor Spreadsheet Version SSA Form 4395 Application for Access to SSA Facilities. SECURITY FORMS PROPERTY OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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