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PROJECT MANUAL LAREDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS SPECIFICATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

FOR METAL CANOPIES AT

DON JOSE GALLEGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 520 CLARK BLVD.

LAREDO, TX. 78040

MARCH 21, 2016.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES DR. CECILIA MAY MORENO, PRESIDENT

MR. HECTOR J. NOYOLA, VICE PRESIDENT MR. JESUS MARTINEZ, SECRETARY

MR. JOSE A. VALDEZ, TRUSTEE MR. RICARDO GARZA, TRUSTEE

MR. HECTOR J. GARCIA, TRUSTEE MR. JOSE R. PEREZ, TRUSTEE

ADMINISTRATION DR. A. MARCUS NELSON, SUPERINTENDENT

PROJECT ENGINEER

MR. VICTOR M. DE ANDA JR., P.E.

METAL CANOPIES AT DON JOSE GALLEGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Laredo Independent School District

Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 - 1/1

PROJECT DIRECTORY Laredo Independent School District Metal Canopies at Don Jose Gallego Elementary School

Owner: Laredo Independent School District Plant Facilities and Support Services Angel Velazquez Assistant Superintendent for Plant Facilities

and Support Services 900 East Lyon Laredo, Texas 78040 (956) 273-1140

Structural Engineers: Synergy Structural Engineering, Inc. Victor M. De Anda, Jr. P.E., President 6909 Springfield Ave Ste. 105 Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 753-5860

[email protected]



Drawings Index S-0.0 Cover Sheet S-1.1 General Notes and Typical Foundation Details S-2.1 Foundation Plan S-2.2 Foundation Details S-3.1 Roof Framing Plan S-3.2 Framing Details

Purchasing Department 1702 Houston Street, Rm. 101

Laredo, Texas 78040 Tel: 956 273-1080 Fax: 956 273-1085

Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals

Laredo Independent School District invites you to submit a proposal for:

GALLEGO ELEMENTARY CANOPIES

REFERENCE NUMBER: RFCSP #16-2016-001 RESPONSE MUST BE DELIVERED April 14, 2016 at 2:30 pm (Central Standard Time) BY: (Note: Timely physical delivery is at the risk of the respondent.) RESPONSE MUST BE DELIVERED Laredo Independent School District TO: Procurement Department 1702 Houston St., Room 101 Laredo, Texas 78040 ESTIMATED CONTRACT PERIOD: May 13, 2016 to August 31, 2016.

Subject to change based on approval timelines by the LISD Board of Trustees.

PRE-PROPOSALS CONFERENCE: No proposer’s conference will be held. Vendors may visit the

school but they must register at the Principal’s Office. DISTRICT BUYER IN CHARGE OF All questions regarding this proposal should be in PROPOSAL: writing and submitted to Eugenio Amaya Jr. at:

[email protected] and Gustavo Alcantar at: [email protected]. Questions must be submitted by April 5, 2016.

PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR: Gustavo Alcantar

Laredo Independent School District

RFCSP 16-2016-001 Gallego Elementary Canopies 2

LAREDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Scope of Work Due Date: April 14, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. (CST) Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal No: RFCSP 16-2016-001 Project Name: Gallego Elementary Canopies The Laredo Independent School District - LISD (herein after referred to as District) is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for the proposed construction of the following constructed steel frame canopy structures. Canopy A – Expansion of 863 Sq. Ft. of covered canopy structure Canopy B – New 640 Sq. Ft. end wall structure canopy Canopy C – New 640 Sq. Ft. end wall structure canopy Total square footage of proposed new canopies = 2,143 Sq. Ft. Structural canopies must be constructed according to engineering plans and specifications (see attached). Project to be initiated for bids and awarded at the May 2016 Regular Board Meeting. Scope of work must be fully completed (100%) by August 31, 2016. Please refer to Appendix A located at http://www.laredoisd.org/departments/purchasing/posted2.html for further Specifications. Scoring Criteria

RFCSP# 16-2016-001 Gallego Elementary Canopies will be evaluated on the following criteria:

a. Price 70 points b. Past Performance with District or other entities 10 points c. Overall Quality of Work and Staff 10 points d. Financial Capability 10 points

Estimated Time Schedule:

a. 1st advertisement March 26, 2016; b. 2nd advertisement March 27, 2016; c. RFCSP deadline at April 14, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time); d. Evaluation committee recommendation or update presented on May 05, 2016 at the Business & Support

Services Committee Meeting. e. Recommendation presented for Board approval on May 12, 2016.

Other Information

a. Proposals received via phone, facsimile, email or other medium will not be accepted or considered. Proposals must be received and date stamped on or before the time and date stated above.

b. The District reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals received and to award a contract only upon availability of funding.


Vendor Submittal Checklist

Vendors are expected to review the Checklist for this RFCSP. Please make sure you critically review all plans and specifications and submit all required documents to the District. Submit one original.

Tab I

1. ____ Pricing Sheet located on page 4 of this RFCSP;

2. ____ Required (5%) Bid Bond or Cashier’s check

3. ____ List of Projects Form 1 located in Forms of this document on page 16. Make sure to include current contact information, as the District will contact companies. This document will also serve as the general contractors list of references.

**Important Note: Vendor is responsible for making sure that all contact information is current and recent. Also, it is preferred that there be an email address provided for the primary contact person and that this email information is current. District will verify reference letters received

The District also reserves the right to contact any company where Contractor may have performed work.

4. ____ Provide a certificate of insurance in accordance with limits established in #14 of the General Conditions. 5. ____ Provide brief resume of Project Manager that will oversee project. At a minimum, highlight the Project

Manager’s experience in similar projects and/or qualifications.

Tab II 1. ____ General Contractor must submit three letters of recommendation commenting on the quality of their

work. The District reserves the right to all contract references provided by the vendor. The letters of recommendation may refer to a similar size project listed on Form 1.

Tab III

1. ____ General Contractor must submit : (a) The table of contents of their safety manual (The District reserves the right to request the entire

safety manual in an electronic format). (b) Experience Modifier Rate (EMR) over the last five years. (c) Vendors should submit the standard vendor packet located at:

http://www.laredoisd.org/departments/purchasing/forms.html (d) Vendor should include page 3 of this proposal to ensure that all information is complete. (e) Vendor should submit page 5 of this RFCSP.

Tab IV

(a) ______Vendor must submit Financial Statements for one full year ending 12/31/2013. At a minimum Financial Statements must be in the form of an Accountant’s Compilation Report. Financial statements are defined as a Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows.

(b) Attached to this RFCSP on page 17 is the Laredo ISD Reference Evaluation Form. Vendors are hereby instructed to forward form to companies where they have performed work. The contractor’s references should forward completed responses(preferably before the RFCSP deadline) to Eugenio Amaya Jr., [email protected] and Gustavo Alcantar, [email protected] or fax to (956) 273-1085,

Contractors should make every effort to ensure that three (3) references complete the Reference Evaluation forms and forward those forms to the District. District will verify references during the RFCSP process.

I certify that all plans and specifications have been reviewed and that all required documents have been submitted. By: __________________ _______________________________ ______________

Signature Print Name & Title Date



Pricing Schedule

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2015-2016 Gallego Elementary Canopies

Description Total Cost

Labor/Materials for Canopy A $

Labor/Materials for Canopy B $

Labor/Materials for Canopy C $

Total cost for all Labor and Materials $

Time required to complete project in days _______________________. Please note vendors may work Saturdays and Sundays and Holidays. The District reserves the right to award one or more of these projects. The jobs will be awarded to one contractor that provides the best value to the District. Visiting the Campus: **Important Note: If you visit a District Campus. All Vendor Representatives are required to report to the Principals Office to obtain a Visitor Pass.



Mr. Gustavo Alcantar, Director of Procurement

1702 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas 78040

Submittal Checklist

Proposers are encouraged to complete and return this checklist and the required documents as a part of their response submittal. Failure to return any of the required documents may subject your proposal to disqualification. Indicate your responses under column “Proposer Use Only.” RFCSP #16-001 Gallego Elementary Canopies Vendor: _______________________________________________________________

Item/Description Proposer Use Only

Laredo ISD Use Only

Yes No n/a Yes No n/a

1. Is all information in Tab I included with your response? 2. Is all information in Tab II included with your response? 3. Is all information in Tab III included with your response? 4. Is all information in Tab IV included with your response? ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDUM (If applicable) Addendum No.:_____________ Date: ____________ Addendum No.: ___________ Date: ______________

____________________________________________________ _________________________________________ Signature of Authorized Representative Date

____________________________________________________ _________________________________________ Print Name and Title Organization Name

For Laredo ISD Procurement Department Use Only

The purpose of this preliminary evaluation is to determine whether this proposal will proceed to the next step for consideration. Buyer must review and evaluate all submitted documents and complete the column “For Laredo ISD Use Only” on the table shown above. If answers to all required items (#’s 1 – 4) are answered “Yes”, then proceed for consideration. If anyone required item is answered “No”, then Decline for Consideration and state the reason for decline. [ ___ ] YES. Proceed for consideration. Buyer Initials: ________________ Date: _______________ [ ___ ] NO. Decline for consideration. Buyer Initials: ________________ Date: _______________

Reason(s) for decline: [ __ ] Missed timeline (Date and time received: ___________) [ __ ] Missing documentation as listed: ______________________________ [ __ ] Other *: ___________________________________________________ * Procurement Director Initials: _____________ Date: ________________

(* Director’s review and initials required when declined for other reasons.) Date Notice of Non Award mailed to Proposer: _____________ Buyer’s Initials: _________________


General Conditions

1. SUBMISSION, MODIFICATION, AND WITHDRAWAL OF RFCSP

a. Submission - All Proposal Statements, whether delivered by hand or mail, are due in sealed envelopes endorsed with RFCSP #16-2016-001 no later than April 14, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Central Standard Time at the District’s Procurement Department located at 1702 Houston Street, Room 101, Laredo, Texas 78040. Responses sent by overnight mail shall have Proposal Statement number and name written on the delivery ticket. Proposal Statement must be signed by an authorized agent of the vendor that has authority to bind the vendor contractually. Please submit one (1) original of all required documents. Proposal Statements may not be faxed or e-mailed. Proposal Statement/Bids/Proposals delivered to the LISD central mail facilities or to LISD locations other than 1702 Houston Street, Room 101 will not be considered “received” by the Procurement Office until they arrive at the Procurement Office Room 101. LISD will not be responsible for delays in delivery resulting from need to transport Proposal Statement/Bid/Proposals from another location or error or delay on the part of the carrier.

b. Modification - No response may be changed, amended, or modified, after the same has been submitted or filed in response to this solicitation, except for obvious errors in extension. These modifications must be made by written or electronic notice in accordance with original submission terms.

c. Withdrawal/Resubmission - A Proposal Statement may be withdrawn and resubmitted by written notice received by the District’s Procurement Department prior to the exact hour and date specified on the Proposal Statement. A Proposal Statement may also be withdrawn in person by a vendor or an authorized representative, provided his/her identity is made known and he/she signs a receipt for the Proposal Statement, but only if the withdrawal is made prior to the exact hour and date set for the receipt of Proposal Statements. Resubmissions may be done in accordance with the original submission terms in paragraph A above.

d. For the purposes of this RFCSP the words bid and Proposal Statement will be used in the same manner. They will both refer to a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal Statements procurement document.

2. LATE PROPOSAL STATEMENT

All bids delivered will be stamped with the date and time as proof they were received. For the purposes of this Proposal Statement the date and time on the “Dymo Datemark Stamper” located at the Procurement Department will be the official time. If a quote is received after the stated date and time, it will still be stamped, but it will be considered late and not eligible for consideration. These quotes will be considered late and returned unopened. If a return address is not provided on the envelope, a late bid will be opened for identification purposes only and returned to the address provided within.

3. TERM OF CONTRACT

Unless otherwise noted, the preferred terms for which Proposal Statements are being requested are for three (3) years, with the District’s option to terminate the contract at the end of each anniversary date or other necessary time. A single contract of one (1) year duration will be awarded, with the District’s option to extend for two (2) additional years, in one (1) year increments, depending on District’s periodic evaluation results. Items are to be ordered on an “as need basis” over the contract period and prices are to be firm for that period. If applicable, renewed contract price must be provided by the proposer and received by the District at least one hundred eighty (180) days prior to renewal date and must carry a minimum twelve (12) months price guarantee for each year.

4. AWARD DATE

It is anticipated that a recommendation for this bid will be submitted at the next regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting taking into consideration internal timelines for submission.


5. ALL OR SOME PROPOSAL STATEMENTS

Proposers must bid on all items in the Proposal Form or Scope of Work/Specifications Form. The District will award the project to the contractor that provides the best value to the District.

6. OPENING OF PROPOSAL STATEMENT

Proposals will be opened at 3:00 p.m. on April 14, 2016. Only names of the proposers and total prices will be read.

7. APPLICABILITY

These conditions are applicable and form a part of the contract document and are part of the terms and conditions of each purchase order (standard purchase terms and conditions) issued as a result of this Proposal Statement. The selected proposer will receive a Notice of Award with a contract that must be signed by the awarded proposer in accordance with specified timelines. If proposer has their own contract they are to provide a copy of that contract for evaluation and determination by the District legal counsel. Any deviations to these general conditions and/or specifications shall be conspicuously noted in writing by the Proposer and shall be included with the Proposal Statement.

8. DETERMINING AWARD/EVALUATION OF PROPOSAL STATEMENT

In conformance with Texas Education Code Section 2267, in determining to whom to award a contract, the District shall consider the firm’s Proposals and experience. If specific criteria are stated in the Bid specifications, those criteria will supersede the general criteria identified in this section of the General Conditions. Consideration may also be given to any additional information and comments if they increase the benefits to the District. The Proposer must provide relevant information for the items above that will enable the District to evaluate the Proposer for each category.

9. RESPONDENT’S ACCEPTANCE OF EVALUATION METHODOLOGY

Submission of a Proposal Statement indicates respondent’s acceptance of the evaluation criteria and respondent’s recognition that some subjective judgments must be made by the District during the evaluations.

10. PROPOSAL OF PROPOSER

The District may make investigations deemed necessary to determine the Proposals and/ or ability of the bidder to perform in accordance with the bid terms and conditions specified herein. The bidder shall furnish to the District all such information as the District may request. The District reserves the right to reject any bid if the bidder fails to satisfy the District that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract.

11. DISPROPOSAL OF PROPOSER –Reasons that shall disqualify

Proposers shall be disqualified and their responses not considered for any of the following reasons:

a. Failure to submit Proposal Statement by required date and time

b. Failure to submit required documents as specified on Submittal Checklist.

c. Failure to abide by Non-Collusion Statement as specified in # 35, below.

d. Any pertinent information coming to the attention of the District resulting in material legal matters.

12. DISPROPOSAL OF PROPOSER - Reasons that may disqualify

Proposers may be disqualified and their responses not considered for any of the following reasons:

a. Reason for believing collusion exists among bidders.

b. Reasonable grounds for believing that any bidders have interest in more than one Proposal Statement or bid wherein there may be a conflict of interest.


c. The bidder being interested in any litigation against the Board.

d. The bidder being in arrears on any existing contract or having defaulted on a previous contract.

e. Failure to demonstrate competency as revealed by any required financial statement, experience or equipment questionnaire, or omission or falsification of required Proposal Statement submittals on this or prior procurements, etc.

f. Failure to demonstrate financial ability to fund the projects on an interim basis as revealed by a financial statement, financial records, bank references, etc.

g. Current or uncompleted work, which, in the judgment of the District, will prevent or hinder the timely completion of additional work, if awarded.

h. Failure to comply with applicable laws relevant to Public Works contracts.

i. Other information or circumstances which establish reasonable grounds for belief that the bidder or proposer is not a “responsible bidder” or “responsible proposer.”

13. MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL BY SUCCESSFUL PROPOSER

Modifications or withdrawal of a bid by the successful bidder will be accepted only if the change is in the best interest of the District and executed in writing.

14. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the District prior to being awarded the contract. Proposer may be disqualified for not providing this required document.

A copy of a certificate of insurance, a certificate of authority to self-insure issued by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), or a coverage agreement (TWCC-81, TWCC-82, TWCC-83, or TWCC-84), showing statutory workers' compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity's employees providing services on a project is required for the duration of the project.

Duration of the project includes the time from the beginning of the work on the project until the contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed and accepted by the governmental entity. Persons providing services on the project ("subcontractor" in Texas Labor Code 406.096) include all persons or entities performing all or part of the services the contractor has undertaken to perform on the project, regardless of whether that person contracted directly with the contractor and regardless of whether that person has employees. This includes, without limitation, independent contractors, subcontractors, leasing companies, motor carriers, owner-operators, employees of any such entity, or employees of any entity that furnishes persons to provide services on the project.

Services include, without limitation, providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor, transportation, or other service related to a project. Services do not include activities unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets.

The contractor shall provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code 401.011(44) for all employees of the contractor providing services on the project for the duration of the project.

If the coverage period shown on the contractor's current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project, the contractor must, prior to the end of the coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity showing that coverage has been extended.

The contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter.

The following are the types of coverage and acceptable limits that shall be maintained:


Workers' Compensation Insurance & Employer’s Liability Part One - Workers Compensation: Statutory Limits State: Texas

Part Two - Employer's Liability: Annual Limits Per Insured Bodily Injury by Accident: $1 ,000,000 Each Accident Bodily Injury by Disease; $1 ,000.000 Each Employee Bodily Injury by Disease: $1 ,000,000 Policy Limit

Notes: This policy will cover operations of the Laredo .I.S.D. Project for Contractors/Subcontractors of all tiers performing work

in connection with Project Site(s).

Commercial General Liability Annual Limits of Liability

General Aggregate Products/Completed Operations Aggregate Personal And Advertising Injury Each Occurrence Each Occurrence Limit Medical Expense (any one person)

$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $10,000

LAREDO I.S.D. must be added as an additional insured for the Comprehensive Automobile Liability.

15. BONDS (Performance and Payment) Required for this RFCSP

The contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the District prior to being awarded the contract. Proposer may be disqualified for not providing this required document. In accordance with Government Code 2253 Public Work Performance and Payment Bonds, a governmental entity that makes a public works contract with a prime contractor shall require the contractor, before beginning the work, to execute to the governmental entity:

a. A performance bond if the contract is in excess of $100,000; and

b. A payment bond is required for contracts in excess of $25,000.00

A bond required by this code must be executed by a corporate surety in accordance with Section 1, Chapter 87, Acts of the 56th Legislature, Regular Session 1959 (Article 7.19-1, Vernon’s Texas Insurance Code). A bond executed for a public work contract with the District, must be made payable to and its form must be approved by the District. In accordance with the applicable insurance code, the successful bidder shall submit the required bonds when a contract is made and BEFORE the contractor begins work.

16. WARRANTY

Warranty conditions for all supplies and/or equipment shall be considered manufacturer’s minimum standard warranty unless otherwise agreed to in writing. The District does not waive or limit any warranties, either expressed or implied, as to any services, products or goods made the subject of this bid. Failure to provide such information may be cause for rejection of the bid.

17. EXPRESSED WARRANTIES

Builder's Risk Annual Limits of Liability Shared by All Insured: Per occurrence and specified location. $50,000,000 (Per Occurrence) Deductible (To be paid by District): $5,000 All Risk Perils (including Flood and Windstorm)


Implies wear of merchantability and implied warranty of fittings for a particular purpose shall apply to all purchases initiated by this document. The bidder shall assume all liabilities incurred within the scope of consequential damages and incidental exposures as set forth in the Uniform Commercial Code (as adopted in the State of Texas) which result from either delivery or use of product which does not meet specifications within this document. The warranty conditions as stated herein shall be approximate and shall not be nullified, voided or altered in any way by the inclusion of the bidder preprinted forms with this document.

18. F.O.B DESTINATION

Bids/Proposal Statements must be submitted on a F.O.B. Destination basis with freight prepaid. Freight is to be assumed by the bidder. No additional charges will be accepted. Possessions of goods will not pass to the District until received at the District’s receiving dock.

19. DELIVERY

Delivery personnel must provide a current, valid company picture identification card when making deliveries to the District. Deliveries required in this Proposal Statement shall be freight prepaid F.O.B. destination and bid price shall include all freight and delivery charges. No delivery, no sale.

20. IDENTICAL PROPOSAL STATEMENTS

In the event of tie bids, the District, shall select by the casting of lots or award may be made to multiple vendors.

21. DISTRICT RESERVES THE RIGHT OF THE FOLLOWING

a. Right of Award - The District reserves the right to award as is in its best interest and may therefore chose items from different vendors. The District may negotiate with the top three proposers. A written Notice of Award letter will be sent to the awarded vendor(s). The District may either enter into a contract with the vendor(s) or the award letter followed by a purchase order to the success full bidder(s) may result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

b. Right to Reject Proposal Statements - The District reserves the right to reject any and all Proposal Statements, waive all irregularities, and to choose the most advantageous price for each item.

c. Right to Hold Proposal Statements - The District reserves the right to hold Proposal Statements for 60 days before awarding the contract.

d. Right to increase or Decrease Quantities - The quantities required are substantially correct, but the District reserves the right to purchase additional quantities above that stated at the same unit price unless otherwise specified by the proposer and agreed upon by the District. The District also reserves the right to decrease quantities during the period the bid/Proposal Statement is guaranteed to be firm. Items are to be ordered “as needed” over the estimated contract period.

e. Right to Extend Awarded Contract – The District and the vendor may mutually agree to extend the contract on a monthly basis, or other agreed upon period, if needed.

f. Right to Amend RFCSP - The District reserves the right to amend the RFCSP prior to bid opening date. The District may also consider and accept an alternate Proposal Statement as provided herein when most advantageous to District.

g. Right of Negotiations – The District reserves the right to conduct discussions and negotiate final scope and price.

22. LIST PRICE OR DISCOUNT PERCENT

For list price Proposal Statements, the price shall be fixed for the entire contract period. For discounts percentages, the discount percent shall be applied on a fixed per-unit price. The fixed per-unit price shall be fixed for a specified period of time, at least quarterly. The discount percentages shall be for the


contract period specified. If the per-unit price will fluctuate at the quarterly intervals, proposer must disclose the maximum increases being proposed.

23. ALTERNATE PRODUCTS AND METHODS/SUBSTITUTIONS

The showing or mentioning in these specifications of certain trade products and methods is done partly for the purpose of establishing a standard of quality. The mentioning of trade names does not imply that the mentioned products are the only ones that will receive approval or consideration. Please submit name of product of each item proposed. Substitutions from the brand(s) proposed will not be accepted unless approved in writing by the Purchasing Director. Samples of possible substitution items may be requested at that time.

24. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

All awards are subject to approval upon availability of funds. In the event funds do not become available, the contract may be terminated with a written notice.

25. SALES TAX EXEMPTION

The District qualifies for exemption of the Texas limited sales, exercise and use tax; sales tax will not be charged on these purchases.

26. REBATES/PROMOTION ITEMS

If a rebate is offered by the manufacturer of a Proposal Statement item(s) after Proposal Statement is awarded, the successful proposers will advise the District and deduct the rebate from the Proposal Statement price. If a special promotion is offered by the vendor, the vendor must clearly disclose the criteria for earning the promotion. All promotions shall be coordinated with the Procurement Department directly.

27. INSPECTION OF BID ITEM(S)

The bid item(s) will be inspected upon arrival. All defects will be repaired or replaced at the expense of the successful proposer.

28. TERMINATION BY DISTRICT

For Cause - The District shall have the right to cancel or default all or part of the undelivered portion of the order if the contractor breaches any of the terms hereof, including warranties, or if the contractor becomes insolvent or commits acts of bankruptcy. Other factors shall include service performance.

Without Cause - The District, in accordance with this provision, may terminate the performance under this order in whole or in part. Termination hereunder shall be effected by the delivery to the contractor or a “Notice of Termination” specifying the extent to which performance of work under the order in terminated and the date upon which such termination becomes effective.

29. CERTIFICATION OF PAYMENT

Payment by the District will be made in accordance with the terms of the contract.

30. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE

All contracts and agreements between vendor and the District shall strictly adhere to the statutes as set forth in the Uniform Commercial Codes as last amended by the American Law Institute and the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Law.

31. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS

a. The contractor shall comply with all laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances of the State of Texas, the County of Webb, and the City of Laredo relating to the employment of Labor and the performance of public works contract, and the contractor shall comply with all requirements of


the Laredo Independent School District regulating or applying to the performance of public improvement contracts.

b. The contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment to be employed in the performance of this agreement, with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions and privileges of employment, or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of age (except where based on a bona fide occupational Proposal) or race, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry. The contractor further agrees that every subcontract entered into for the performance of this agreement will contain a provision requiring non-discrimination in employment herein specified, building upon each subcontractor. Breach of this covenant may be regarded as a material breach of the agreement.

c. When applicable, the contractor shall procure and maintain during the life of this Workers’ Compensation Insurance in accordance with the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Texas, adequately protecting all labor employed by the Contractor during the life of this agreement and shall provide evidence to the Laredo Independent School District that such insurance is, in fact, in force. All Certificates of Insurance shall be forwarded to the Laredo Independent School District

d. When applicable, the contractor shall comply with OSHA safety rules and any other safety guidelines and standards as required by the Laredo Independent School District.

32. FELONY CONVICTION NOTIFICATION

A person or business entity that enters into a contract with the District shall notify the District if the person or an owner or operator of the business entity has been convicted of a felony. Such notice shall include a general description of the conduct resulting in the conviction. Failure to provide such information may result in termination of the contract. Vendors shall complete and submit the “Felony Conviction Notification” included with this packet in the Required Forms.

33. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

No member or spouse of the board, president, superintendent, business manager or any other person holding any position or employment under said board, shall be directly or indirectly interested in an purchase, sale, business, work or contract, the expense, price or consideration of which is paid from school funds of said District, nor shall any such officer or employee purchase any warrants or claims against said board of District, or any interest herein, or become surety for any person or persons having a contract or any kind of business with said board, for the performance of which security may be required. Anyone violating this provision shall be removed from office, or be discharged from services by the majority of the board. No member of said board shall vote upon any question in which such member has an interest, distinct and apart from that of the citizens at large, and any member shall disclose such interest and refrain from voting. All interested parties shall comply with Board Policy BBFA (LEGAL) Conflict of Interest Disclosures and if applicable (for members of the Board and Superintendent), complete and submit Exhibit found at BBFA (EXHIBIT) http://www.tasb.org/policy/pol/private/240901/pol.cfm?DisplayPage=BBFA(XHIBIT).html also please refer to The Texas Ethics Commission website at http://www.ethics.state.tx.us/ for more information. Additionally, an employee interested in responding to this Proposal Statement shall disclose to his or her immediate supervisor a personal financial interest, a business interest, or any other obligation or relationship that in any way creates a potential conflict of interest with the proper discharge of assigned duties and responsibilities or that creates a potential conflict of interest with the best interest of the District, Board Policy DBD (LOCAL).

34. GENERAL ETHICAL STANDARDS

Gratuities - It is a breach of ethics to offer, give or agree to give any employee or former employee of a school District, or for any employee or former employee of a school District to solicit, demand, accept or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation of any part of a program requirement or


purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or procurement standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any proceeding or application, request for ruling, determination, claim or controversy, or other particular matter pertaining to any program requirement or a contract or subcontract, or to any solicitation or Proposal Statement therefore pending before this government. Acceptance of gratuities may be construed as a criminal offense.

Kickbacks - It is a breach of ethics for any payment, gratuity or offer of employment to be made by or on behalf of a subcontractor under a contract to the prime contractor or higher tier subcontractor for any contract of a school District, or any person associated therewith, as an inducement for the award of a subcontract or order.

The prohibition against gratuities and kickbacks prescribed above are conspicuously set forth in every District’s contract and solicitation in accordance with the Texas Education Agency’s Financial Accountability System Resource Guide Update 12.0.

35. NON COLLUSION STATEMENT

The proposer affirms that he/she is duly authorized to execute a contract, that this company, corporation, firm, partnership or individual has not prepared this Proposal Statement in collusion with any other Proposer, and that the contents of this Proposal Statement as to prices, terms or conditions of said Proposal Statement have not been communicated by the undersigned nor by any employee or agent to any other person engaged in this type of business prior to the official opening of this Proposal Statement. The proposer also affirms that they have not given; offered to give, do not intend to give at any time hereinafter any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, specified discount, trip, favor, or service to a private service in connection with this contract. Proposer further affirms that after the opening of this Proposal Statement, proposer (or any representative of proposer’s company) will not discuss the contents of this Proposal Statement with any person affiliated with District, other than the Procurement Director or its Designee, prior to the awarding of this bid/Proposal Statement. Failure to observe this procedure will cause the Proposal Statement to be rejected.

36. INDEMNIFICATION PROVISION

To the extent allowed by law, the written contract executed between the successful respondent and District will contain an indemnification provision in which the successful respondent agrees to indemnify and hold the District harmless from any and all loss, expense, cost or liability arising from any claim or cause of action for loss or damage rising from or relating to respondent’s performance of services or goods made the subject of this bid. District does not agree to indemnify the successful respondent.

37. VENUE

It is understood and agreed by both the successful bidder and the District that venue for any litigation from this contract shall lie in Webb County, Texas.

38. PROPOSAL STATEMENT INTERPRETATION

No interpretation to the meaning of the “Invitation to Bid” or other documents will be given orally. Every request will be in writing, addressed to the Procurement Director, and must be received at least five days prior to the date fixed for the opening of the bids. Any and all such interpretations and supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the “Invitation to Bid”, which if issued, shall be mailed to all known prospective bidders. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addenda or interpretations shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the contract document.

39. RIGHT TO AUDIT CLAUSE

The District upon written notice shall have the right to audit all documents relating to all projects. Records subject to audit shall include, but not limited to records which may have a bearing on matters of interest to the District in connection with the Vendor’s work for the District and shall be open to inspection and subject to audit and/or reproduction by the District’s agents or its authorized representative to the extent necessary to adequately permit evaluation and verification of (a) Vendor’s


compliance with contract requirements (b) compliance with District procurement policies and procedures (c) compliance with provisions for computing billings to the District and (d) any other matters related to the contract between the District and the Vendor. Additionally, in accordance with TEC 44.031 (c) the state auditor may audit purchases of goods or services by the District.

40. NO ARBITRATION CLAUSE

To the extent allowed by law, the written contract executed between the successful respondent and District will contain an indemnification provision in which the successful respondent agrees to indemnify and hold the District harmless from any and all loss, expense, cost or liability arising from any claim or cause of action for loss or damage arising from or relating to respondent’s performance of service or goods made the subject of this bid. District does not agree to indemnify the successful respondent. There will be no agreement for binding arbitration in any written contract between District and Respondent relating to a dispute involving the services, products or goods made the subject of the bid.

41. DEFINITION

The words “bids, competitive sealed Proposal Statements, quotes” and their derivatives may be used interchangeably in these terms and conditions. These terms and conditions are applicable on all bids, request for Proposal Statements, quotes, competitive sealed Proposal Statements, etc. to which they are attached.

42. NO LIMITATION OF LIABILITY REMEDIES OR DAMAGES

District will not contractually agree to limit in any manner either Respondent’s potential liability or District potential remedies or damages relating to or arising from any potential dispute between the parties or relating to the services, products or goods made the subject of this Proposal Statement.

43. OTHER INFORMATION

For additional information, contact Gustavo Alcantar, Director of Procurement, at (956) 273-1080.

44. BACKGROUND CHECKS

a. School contractors hired 01/01/2008 or after who meet the following criteria must be fingerprinted: Work on a contract for services Have continuing duties related to the contract; Have direct contact with students

b. Contractors must contact DPS to be set up with a secure site account. Access and Dissemination Bureau Texas Department of Public Safety Criteria Records Services P.O. Box 149322 Austin, Texas 78714-9322 Email: [email protected] Phone: (512) 424-2365

c. Contractor should certify to the school District or chapter school that they are complaint with fingerprinting their employees.

d. Districts may subscribe to the records of contractors/subcontractors employees that are subject to fingerprinting.


FORMS


Form 1

List of Projects

Project Name Client Address or Location

Phone & Fax Number (Current)

Company Contact Person (Individual District May Call)

Email Address (current)

Project Cost


Laredo ISD Reference Evaluation Form The vendor listed below is submitting a proposal to Laredo Independent School District for new elementary school canopies expansion projects and has listed you as a reference whom LISD may contact. Please take a few moments to respond to the questions below. Once completed, please e-mail to Eugenio Amaya at [email protected] or Gustavo Alcantar at [email protected] or Fax to LISD Procurement Dept. at (956) 273-1085.

Name of Contractor submitting Proposal for RFCSP 16-2016-001

A. How would you rate the Contractor’s ability to complete Projects on Time? Please Check only one box: Completed ahead of schedule overcoming difficult obstacles

Completed on schedule

Completed less than two weeks after deadline

Completed more than two weeks but less than a month after deadline B. Would you hire the above listed contractor to construct another facility for you? Definitely Yes Definitely No

C. How would you rate the General Contractor’s quality of work? Excellent Very Good Average Fair

D. How would you rate the General Contractor’s ability to handle warranty calls after project completions?

Excellent Very Good Average Fair _________________________________________________ ______________________________ Signature & Date Email Address _________________________________________________ ______________________________ Print Name & Title Phone Number _________________________________________________ Print Company/ Organization Name


SUMMARY Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 011000 - 1/2

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following: 1. Work covered by the Contract Documents. 2. Use of premises.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Identification:

B. Owner: Laredo Independent School District Plant Facilities and Support Services

Angel Velazquez Assistant Superintendent for Plant Facilities and Support Services 900 East Lyon Laredo, Texas 78040 (956) 273-1140

Structural Engineer: Victor M. De Anda, Jr. P.E. Project Manager, Synergy Structural Engineering

6909 Springfield Ave. Ste. 105 Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 753-5860 [email protected]

C. The Work consists of the following: 1. New Metal Canopies at Don Jose Gallego Elementary School.

D. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.3 USE OF PREMISES

A. General: Contractor shall have full use of premises for construction operations, including use of Project site, during construction period. Contractor's use of premises is limited only by Owner's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.

B. General: Contractor shall have limited use of premises for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits.

C. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to areas within the Contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated. 1. Owner Occupancy: Allow for Owner occupancy of Project site. 2. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways 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. a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.


SUMMARY Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 011000 - 2/2

1.4 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Nonsmoking Building and premises: Smoking is not permitted on the premises or within the building within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

1.5 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections using the 16-division format and CSI/CSC's "MasterFormat" numbering system. 1. Division 01: Sections in Division 01 govern the execution of the Work of all Sections in the

Specifications.

B. 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. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is

abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate. Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred as the sense requires. Singular words shall be interpreted as plural, and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

2. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by Contractor. Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by others when so noted. a. 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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000


ALLOWANCES Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 012100 - 1/2

SECTION 012100 - ALLOWANCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing the following: 1. Lump-sum allowances.

B. See Division 01 Section "Unit Prices" for procedures for using unit prices.

C. See Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements" for procedures governing the use of allowances for testing and inspecting.

1.2 SELECTION AND PURCHASE

A. At the earliest practical date after award of the Contract, advise Engineer of the date when final selection and purchase of each product or system described by an allowance must be completed to avoid delaying the Work.

B. At Engineer’s request, obtain proposals for each allowance for use in making final selections. Include recommendations that are relevant to performing the Work.

C. Purchase products and systems selected by Engineer from the designated supplier.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit proposals for purchase of products or systems included in allowances, in the form specified for Change Orders.

B. Submit invoices or delivery slips to show actual quantities of materials delivered to the site for use in fulfillment of each allowance.

C. Coordinate and process submittals for allowance items in same manner as for other portions of the Work.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate allowance items with other portions of the Work. Furnish templates as required to coordinate installation.

1.5 LUMP-SUM ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and materials selected by Engineer under allowance and shall include taxes, freight, and delivery to Project site.

B. Unless otherwise indicated, Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site, labor, installation, overhead and profit, and similar costs related to products and materials selected by Engineer under allowance shall be included as part of the Contract Sum and not part of the allowance.


ALLOWANCES Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 012100 - 2/2

1.6 UNUSED MATERIALS

A. Return unused materials purchased under an allowance to manufacturer or supplier for credit to Owner, after installation has been completed and accepted. 1. If requested by Engineer, prepare unused material for storage by Owner when it is not economically

practical to return the material for credit. If directed by Engineer, deliver unused material to Owner's storage space. Otherwise, disposal of unused material is Contractor's responsibility.


PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine products covered by an allowance promptly on delivery for damage or defects. Return damaged or defective products to manufacturer for replacement.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Coordinate materials and their installation for each allowance with related materials and installations to ensure that each allowance item is completely integrated and interfaced with related work.

3.3 SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCES

Contingency Allowance:

Include $5,000. (FIVE THOUSAND and 00/100 dollars) allowance for possible additional requirements. This amount shall be included in the base proposal amount and identified in the schedule of values.



ALTERNATES Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 012300 - 1/1

SECTION 012300 - ALTERNATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for alternates.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Alternate: An amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined in the Bidding Requirements that may be added to or deducted from the Base Bid amount if Owner decides to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of construction to be completed or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents. 1. The cost or credit for each alternate is the net addition to or deduction from the Contract Sum to

incorporate alternate into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the Contract Sum.

1.3 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Modify or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate work of the alternate into Project. 1. Include as part of each alternate, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items

incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not indicated as part of alternate.

B. Notification: Immediately following award of the Contract, notify each party involved, in writing, of the status of each alternate. Indicate if alternates have been accepted, rejected, or deferred for later consideration. Include a complete description of negotiated modifications to alternates.

C. Execute accepted alternates under the same conditions as other work of the Contract.

D. Schedule: A Schedule of Alternates is included at the end of this Section. Specification Sections referenced in schedule contain requirements for materials necessary to achieve the work described under each alternate.


PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Not Used.



CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 012600 - 1/3

SECTION 012600 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing Contract modifications.

B. See Division 01 Section "Allowances" for procedural requirements for handling and processing allowances.

C. See Division 01 Section "Unit Prices" for administrative requirements for using unit prices.

1.2 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Engineer will issue supplemental instructions authorizing Minor Changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time, on AIA Document G710, "Architect's Supplemental Instructions." form included at end of Part 3.

1.3 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

A. Owner-Initiated Proposal Requests: Engineer will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work that may require adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. If necessary, the description will include supplemental or revised Drawings and Specifications. 1. Proposal Requests issued by Engineer are for information only. Do not consider them instructions

either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change. 2. Within time specified in Proposal Request after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a quotation

estimating cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time necessary to execute the change. a. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of

purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities. b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts. c. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change. d. Include an updated Contractor's Construction Schedule that indicates the effect of the change,

including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or unforeseen conditions require modifications to the Contract, Contractor may propose changes by submitting a request for a change to Engineer. 1. Include a statement outlining reasons for the change and the effect of the change on the Work.

Provide a complete description of the proposed change. Indicate the effect of the proposed change on the Contract Sum and the Contract Time.

2. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

3. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts. 4. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change. 5. Include an updated Contractor's Construction Schedule that indicates the effect of the change,

including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.



6. Comply with requirements in Division 01 Section "Product Requirements" if the proposed change requires substitution of one product or system for product or system specified.

C. Proposal Request Form: Use AIA Document G709 for Proposal Requests. Sample copies are included at end of this Section].

1.4 ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance Adjustment: To adjust allowance amounts, base each Change Order proposal on the difference between purchase amount and the allowance, multiplied by final measurement of work-in-place. If applicable, include reasonable allowances for cutting losses, tolerances, mixing wastes, normal product imperfections, and similar margins. 1. Include installation costs in purchase amount only where indicated as part of the allowance. 2. If requested, prepare explanation and documentation to substantiate distribution of overhead costs and

other margins claimed.

B. Submit claims for increased costs because of a change in scope or nature of the allowance described in the Contract Documents, whether for the Purchase Order amount or Contractor's handling, labor, installation, overhead, and profit. Submit claims within 21 days of receipt of the Change Order or Construction Change Directive authorizing work to proceed. Owner will reject claims submitted later than 21 days after such authorization. 1. Do not include Contractor's or subcontractor's indirect expense in the Change Order cost amount

unless it is clearly shown that the nature or extent of work has changed from what could have been foreseen from information in the Contract Documents.

2. No change to Contractor's indirect expense is permitted for selection of higher- or lower-priced materials or systems of the same scope and nature as originally indicated.

1.5 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. On Owner's approval of a Proposal Request, Engineer will issue a Change Order for signatures of Owner and Contractor on AIA Document G701 form included at end of Part 3.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVE

A. Construction Change Directive: Engineer may issue a Construction Change Directive on AIA Document G714 form included at end of Part 3. Construction Change Directive instructs Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order. 1. Construction Change Directive contains a complete description of change in the Work. It also

designates method to be followed to determine change in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

B. Documentation: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the Construction Change Directive. 1. After completion of change, submit an itemized account and supporting data necessary to substantiate

cost and time adjustments to the Contract.

AIA®

Document G701TM – 2001 Change Order

AIA Document G701™ – 2001. Copyright © 1979, 1987, 2000 and 2001 by The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. WARNING: This AIA® Document is protected by U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this AIA® Document, or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law. This draft was produced by AIA software at 11:09:11 on 04/26/2007 under Order No.1000238513_1 which expires on 5/15/2007, and is not for resale. User Notes: (3483052103)

1

PROJECT (Name and address): CHANGE ORDER NUMBER: OWNER:

ARCHITECT:

CONTRACTOR:

FIELD:

OTHER:

DATE:

TO CONTRACTOR (Name and address): ARCHITECT’S PROJECT NUMBER:

CONTRACT DATE:

CONTRACT FOR:

THE CONTRACT IS CHANGED AS FOLLOWS: (Include, where applicable, any undisputed amount attributable to previously executed Construction Change Directives) The original Contract Sum was $ 0.00The net change by previously authorized Change Orders $ 0.00The Contract Sum prior to this Change Order was $ 0.00The Contract Sum will be increased by this Change Order in the amount of $ 0.00The new Contract Sum including this Change Order will be $ 0.00

The Contract Time will be increased by Zero ( 0 ) days. The date of Substantial Completion as of the date of this Change Order therefore is NOTE: This Change Order does not include changes in the Contract Sum, Contract Time or Guaranteed Maximum Price which have been authorized by Construction Change Directive until the cost and time have been agreed upon by both the Owner and Contractor, in which case a Change Order is executed to supersede the Construction Change Directive. NOT VALID UNTIL SIGNED BY THE ARCHITECT, CONTRACTOR AND OWNER. ARCHITECT (Firm name) CONTRACTOR (Firm name) OWNER (Firm name)

ADDRESS ADDRESS ADDRESS

BY (Signature) BY (Signature) BY (Signature)

(Typed name) (Typed name) (Typed name)

DATE DATE DATE

AIA®

Document G709TM – 2001 Work Changes Proposal Request

AIA Document G709™ – 2001. Copyright © 1993 and 2001 by The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. WARNING: This AIA® Document is protected by U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this AIA® Document, or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law. This draft was produced by AIA software at 11:07:25 on 04/26/2007 under Order No.1000238513_1 which expires on 5/15/2007, and is not for resale. User Notes: (1445848338)

1

PROJECT (Name and address): PROPOSAL REQUEST NUMBER: OWNER:

ARCHITECT:

CONSULTANT:

CONTRACTOR:

FIELD:

OTHER:

DATE OF ISSUANCE: OWNER (Name and address): CONTRACT FOR: CONTRACT DATE: FROM ARCHITECT (Name and address):

ARCHITECT’S PROJECT NUMBER:

TO CONTRACTOR (Name and address):

Please submit an itemized proposal for changes in the Contract Sum and Contract Time for proposed modifications to the Contract Documents described herein. Within Zero ( 0 ) days, the Contractor must submit this proposal or notify the Architect, in writing, of the date on which proposal submission is anticipated. THIS IS NOT A CHANGE ORDER, A CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVE OR A DIRECTION TO PROCEED WITH THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THE PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS. DESCRIPTION (Insert a written description of the Work): ATTACHMENTS (List attached documents that support description): REQUESTED BY THE ARCHITECT:

(Signature) (Printed name and title)

AIA®

Document G710TM – 1992 Architect's Supplemental Instructions


1

PROJECT (Name and address): ARCHITECT'S SUPPLEMENTAL OWNER:

ARCHITECT:

CONSULTANT:

CONTRACTOR:

FIELD:

OTHER:

INSTRUCTION NO: OWNER (Name and address): DATE OF ISSUANCE: CONTRACT FOR: FROM ARCHITECT (Name and address):

CONTRACT DATE:

TO CONTRACTOR (Name and address):

ARCHITECT’S PROJECT NUMBER:

The Work shall be carried out in accordance with the following supplemental instructions issued in accordance with the Contract Documents without change in Contract Sum or Contract Time. Proceeding with the Work in accordance with these instructions indicates your acknowledgment that there will be no change in the Contract Sum or Contract Time. DESCRIPTION: ATTACHMENTS: (Here insert listing of documents that support description.) ISSUED BY THE ARCHITECT:

(Signature) (Printed name and title)

AIA®

Document G714TM – 2001 Construction Change Directive

AIA Document G714™ – 2001. Copyright © 2001 by The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. WARNING: This AIA® Document is protected by U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this AIA® Document, or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law. This draft was produced by AIA software at 11:10:17 on 04/26/2007 under Order No.1000238513_1 which expires on 5/15/2007, and is not for resale. User Notes: (3314925632)

1

PROJECT: (Name and address) DIRECTIVE NUMBER: OWNER:

ARCHITECT:

CONSULTANT:

CONTRACTOR:

FIELD:

OTHER:

DATE: CONTRACT FOR:

TO CONTRACTOR: (Name and address) CONTRACT DATED: ARCHITECT’S PROJECT NUMBER:

You are hereby directed to make the following change(s) in this Contract: (Describe briefly any proposed changes or list any attached information in the alternative) PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS 1. The proposed basis of adjustment to the Contract Sum or Guaranteed Maximum Price is:

• Lump Sum of $ 0.00

• Unit Price of $ per

• As provided in Section 7.3.3 of AIA Document A201-1997

• As follows:

2. The Contract Time is proposed to (be adjusted). The proposed adjustment, if any, is (an increase of 0 days). When signed by the Owner and Architect and received by the Contractor, this document becomes effective IMMEDIATELY as a Construction Change Directive (CCD), and the Contractor shall proceed with the change(s) described above.

Contractor signature indicates agreement with the proposed adjustments in Contract Sum and Contract Time set forth in this CCD.

ARCHITECT (Firm name) OWNER (Firm name) CONTRACTOR (Firm name)

ADDRESS ADDRESS ADDRESS

BY (Signature) BY (Signature) BY (Signature)

(Typed name) (Typed name) (Typed name)

DATE DATE DATE


PAYMENT PROCEDURES Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 012900 - 1/3

SECTION 012900 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Applications for Payment.

1.2 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the Schedule of Values with preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule. 1. Correlate line items in the Schedule of Values with other required administrative forms and schedules,

including Application for Payment forms with Continuation Sheets Submittals Schedule and Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Submit the Schedule of Values to Engineer at earliest possible date but no later than seven days before the date scheduled for submittal of initial Applications for Payment.

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. Project name and location. b. Name of Engineer. c. Engineer's project number. d. Contractor's name and address. e. Date of submittal.

2. Submit draft of AIA Document G703 Continuation Sheets. 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 Project Manual table of contents. Provide several line items for principal subcontract amounts, where appropriate. Include separate line items under required principal subcontracts for operation and maintenance manuals, punch list activities, Project Record Documents, and demonstration and training in the amount of 5 percent of the Contract Sum.

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. 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. 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 Schedule of Values or distributed as general overhead expense, at Contractor's option.

8. 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.



1.3 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Each Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments as certified by Engineer and paid for by Owner. 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 Engineer by the 25th of the month. The period covered by each Application for Payment is one month, ending on the last day of the month.

C. Payment Application Forms: Use AIA Document G702 and AIA Document G703 Continuation Sheets forms provided by Owner, sample copy included at end of this Section, 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. Engineer 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 of Change Orders and Construction Change Directives issued before last day of

construction period covered by application.

E. Transmittal: Submit 3 signed and notarized original copies of each Application for Payment to Engineer by a method ensuring receipt. 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.

F. Waivers of Mechanic's Lien: With each Application for Payment, submit waivers of mechanic's lien from every entity who is 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 final or full waivers. 3. Owner reserves the right to designate which entities involved in the Work must submit waivers.

G. 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. Schedule of unit prices. 5. Submittals Schedule (preliminary if not final). 6. List of Contractor's staff assignments. 7. List of Contractor's principal consultants. 8. Copies of building permits. 9. Copies of authorizations and licenses from authorities having jurisdiction for performance of the Work. 10. Initial progress report. 11. Report of preconstruction conference. 12. Certificates of insurance and insurance policies.

H. 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.



I. 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.




AIA®

Document G702TM – 1992 Application and Certificate for Payment

AIA Document G702™ – 1992. Copyright © 1953, 1963, 1965, 1978 and 1992 by The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. WARNING: This AIA® Document is protected by U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this AIA® Document, or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law. This draft was produced by AIA software at 11:20:50 on 04/26/2007 under Order No.1000238513_1 which expires on 5/15/2007, and is not for resale. User Notes: (1070525502)

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TO OWNER:

PROJECT:

APPLICATION NO: Distribution to:

PERIOD TO: OWNER:

ARCHITECT:

CONTRACTOR:

FIELD:

OTHER:

CONTRACT FOR: FROM CONTRACTOR:

VIA ARCHITECT:

CONTRACT DATE: PROJECT NOS: / /

CONTRACTOR'S APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT

The undersigned Contractor certifies that to the best of the Contractor's knowledge, information and belief the Work covered by this Application for Payment has been completed in accordance with the Contract Documents, that all amounts have been paid by the Contractor for Work for which previous Certificates for Payment were issued and payments received from the Owner, and that current payment shown herein is now due.

Application is made for payment, as shown below, in connection with the Contract. Continuation Sheet, AIA Document G703, is attached.

1. ORIGINAL CONTRACT SUM ........................................................................ $ 0.00

2. Net change by Change Orders ............................................................... $ 0.00 CONTRACTOR:

3. CONTRACT SUM TO DATE (Line 1 ± 2) ...................................................... $ 0.00 By: Date:

4. TOTAL COMPLETED & STORED TO DATE (Column G on G703) ............... $ 0.00 State of:

5. RETAINAGE: County of:

a. 0 % of Completed Work

$ 0.00 Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of (Column D + E on G703)

b. 0 % of Stored Material

$ 0.00 Notary Public: (Column F on G703) Total Retainage (Lines 5a + 5b or Total in Column I of G703) ................ $ 0.00 My Commission expires:

6. TOTAL EARNED LESS RETAINAGE ............................................................ $ 0.00 ARCHITECT'S CERTIFICATE FOR PAYMENT (Line 4 Less Line 5 Total) In accordance with the Contract Documents, based on on-site observations and the data comprising

this application, the Architect certifies to the Owner that to the best of the Architect's knowledge, information and belief the Work has progressed as indicated, the quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents, and the Contractor is entitled to payment of the AMOUNT CERTIFIED.

7. LESS PREVIOUS CERTIFICATES FOR PAYMENT ....................................... $ 0.00 (Line 6 from prior Certificate)

8. CURRENT PAYMENT DUE .........................................................................

$ 0.009. BALANCE TO FINISH, INCLUDING RETAINAGE

AMOUNT CERTIFIED ............................................................................. $ 0.00 (Line 3 less Line 6) $ 0.00 (Attach explanation if amount certified differs from the amount applied. Initial all figures on this

Application and on the Continuation Sheet that are changed to conform with the amount certified.) CHANGE ORDER SUMMARY ADDITIONS DEDUCTIONS ARCHITECT: Total changes approved in previous months by Owner $ 0.00 $ 0.00 By: Date: Total approved this Month $ 0.00 $ 0.00

This Certificate is not negotiable. The AMOUNT CERTIFIED is payable only to the Contractor named herein. Issuance, payment and acceptance of payment are without prejudice to any rights of the Owner or Contractor under this Contract

TOTALS $ 0.00 $ 0.00

NET CHANGES by Change Order $ 0.00

AIA®

Document G703TM – 1992 Continuation Sheet

AIA Document G703™ – 1992. Copyright © 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967,1970, 1978, 1983 and 1992 by The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. WARNING: This AIA® Document is protected by U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this AIA® Document, or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law. This draft was produced by AIA software at 11:19:40 on 04/26/2007 under Order No.1000238513_1 which expires on 5/15/2007, and is not for resale. User Notes: (4217392818)

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AIA Document G702, APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION FOR PAYMENT, containing Contractor's signed certification is attached. In tabulations below, amounts are stated to the nearest dollar. Use Column I on Contracts where variable retainage for line items may apply.

APPLICATION NO: 001

APPLICATION DATE:

PERIOD TO:

ARCHITECT'S PROJECT NO:

A B C D E F G H I

ITEM NO.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK SCHEDULED

VALUE

WORK COMPLETED MATERIALS PRESENTLY

STORED (NOT IN D OR E)

TOTAL COMPLETED AND STORED

TO DATE (D+E+F)

% (G ÷ C)

BALANCE TO FINISH (C - G)

RETAINAGE (IF VARIABLE

RATE)

FROM PREVIOUS

APPLICATION (D + E)

THIS PERIOD

GRAND TOTAL $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 0.00 % $ 0.00 $ 0.00


PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 013100 - 1/5

SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Coordination Drawings. 2. Project meetings. 3. Requests for Interpretation (RFIs).

B. See Division 01 Section "Multiple Contract Summary" for a description of the division of Work among separate contracts and responsibility for coordination activities not in this Section.

C. See Division 01 Section "Execution" for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

1.3 COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections, that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation. 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 with other contractors to ensure maximum accessibility

for required maintenance, service, and repair. 3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation. 4. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to ensure

maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of all components, including mechanical and electrical.

B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings. 1. Prepare similar memoranda for Owner and separate contractors if coordination of their Work is

required.

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

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Prepare Coordination Drawings if limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components or if coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities. 1. Content: Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Coordination Drawings

on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data. Include the following information, as applicable: a. Indicate functional and spatial relationships of components of architectural, structural, civil,

mechanical, and electrical systems. b. Indicate dimensions shown on the Contract Drawings and make specific note of dimensions

that appear to be in conflict with submitted equipment and minimum clearance requirements. Provide alternate sketches to Architect for resolution of such conflicts. Minor dimension changes and difficult installations will not be considered changes to the Contract.

2. Sheet Size: At least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 30 by 40 inches. 3. Number of Copies: Submit six (6) opaque copies of each submittal. Engineer will return three (3)

copies. 4. Refer to individual Sections for Coordination Drawing requirements for Work in those Sections.

1.5 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. General: Schedule and conduct meetings and conferences at Project site, unless otherwise indicated. 1. Attendees: Inform participants and others involved, and individuals whose presence is required, of

date and time of each meeting. Notify Owner and Architect of scheduled meeting dates and times. 2. Agenda: Prepare the meeting agenda. Distribute the agenda to all invited attendees. 3. Minutes: Record significant discussions and agreements achieved. Distribute the meeting minutes to

everyone concerned, including Owner and Architect, within three days of the meeting.

B. Preconstruction Conference: Schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to Owner and Engineer, but no later than 15 days after execution of the Agreement. Hold the conference at Project site or another convenient location. Conduct the meeting to review responsibilities and personnel assignments. 1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of Owner, Engineer, and their consultants; Contractor and its

superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the conference. All participants at the 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. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders. f. Procedures for RFIs. g. Procedures for testing and inspecting. h. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment. i. Distribution of the Contract Documents. j. Submittal procedures. k. LEED requirements. l. Preparation of Record Documents. m. Use of the premises and existing building.



n. Work restrictions. o. Owner's occupancy requirements. p. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls. q. Construction waste management and recycling. r. Parking availability. s. Office, work, and storage areas. t. Equipment deliveries and priorities. u. First aid. v. Security. w. Progress cleaning. x. Working hours.

3. Minutes: Record and distribute meeting minutes.

C. Preinstallation Conferences: Conduct a preinstallation 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. Advise Architect 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. The Contract Documents. b. Options. c. Related RFIs. d. Related Change Orders. 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.

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 parties who should have been present.

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.

D. Progress Meetings: Conduct progress meetings at monthly intervals. Coordinate dates of meetings with preparation of payment requests.



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

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to status of Project. a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting. Determine

whether each activity is on time, ahead of schedule, or behind schedule, in relation to Contractor's Construction Schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time. 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) Work hours. 10) Hazards and risks. 11) Progress cleaning. 12) Quality and work standards. 13) Status of correction of deficient items. 14) Field observations. 15) RFIs. 16) Status of proposal requests. 17) Pending changes. 18) Status of Change Orders. 19) Pending claims and disputes. 20) Documentation of information for payment requests.

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

been present. 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.

1.6 REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION (RFIs)

A. Procedure: Immediately on discovery of the need for interpretation of the Contract Documents, and if not possible to request interpretation at Project meeting, prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified. 1. RFIs shall originate with Contractor. RFIs submitted by entities other than Contractor will be returned

with no response. 2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in Contractor's work or work of

subcontractors.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing interpretation and the following: 1. Project name. 2. Date. 3. Name of Contractor. 4. Name of Engineer.



5. RFI number, numbered sequentially. 6. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate. 7. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate. 8. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate. 9. Contractor's suggested solution(s). If Contractor's solution(s) impact the Contract Time or the Contract

Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI. 10. Contractor's signature. 11. Attachments: Include drawings, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings,

and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

C. Hard-Copy RFIs: Form at end of this Section. 1. Identify each page of attachments with the RFI number and sequential page number.

D. Engineer’s Action: Engineer will review each RFI, determine action required, and return it. Allow seven working days for Engineer's response for each RFI. RFIs received 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 Engineer's actions on submittals. f. Incomplete RFIs or RFIs with numerous errors.

2. Engineer’s action may include a request for additional information, in which case Engineer's time for response will start again.

3. Engineer'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 Division 01 Section "Contract Modification Procedures." a. If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract Time or the Contract

Sum, notify Engineer in writing within 10 days of receipt of the RFI response.

E. On receipt of Engineer's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify Engineer 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 weekly. Include the following: 1. Project name. 2. Name and address of Contractor. 3. Name and address of Engineer. 4. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted. 5. RFI description. 6. Date the RFI was submitted. 7. Date Engineer's response was received. 8. Identification of related Minor Change in the Work, Construction Change Directive, and Proposal

Request, as appropriate.




AIA®

Document G716TM – 2004 Request for Information (“RFI”)

AIA Document G716™ – 2004. Copyright © 2004 by The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. WARNING: This AIA® Document is protected by U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this AIA® Document, or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law. This draft was produced by AIA software at 11:27:17 on 04/26/2007 under Order No.1000238513_1 which expires on 5/15/2007, and is not for resale. User Notes: (2274053731)

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TO:

FROM:

PROJECT:

ISSUE DATE: RFI No.

REQUESTED REPLY DATE: PROJECT NUMBERS: / COPIES TO:

RFI DESCRIPTION: (Fully describe the question or type of information requested.)

REFERENCES/ATTACHMENTS: (List specific documents researched when seeking the information requested.) SPECIFICATIONS: DRAWINGS: OTHER:

SENDER’S RECOMMENDATION: (If RFI concerns a site or construction condition, the sender may provide a recommended solution, including cost and/or schedule considerations.) RECEIVER’S REPLY: (Provide answer to RFI, including cost and/or schedule considerations.)

BY DATE COPIES TO

Note: This reply is not an authorization to proceed with work involving additional cost, time or both. If any reply requires a change to the Contract Documents, a Change Order, Construction Change Directive or a Minor Change in the work must be executed in accordance with the Contract Documents.


CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 013200 - 1/4

SECTION 013200 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following: 1. Contractor's Construction Schedule. 2. Submittals Schedule. 3. Daily construction reports. 4. Field condition reports.

B. See Division 01 Section "Multiple Contract Summary" for preparing a combined Contractor's Construction Schedule.

C. See Division 01 Section "Payment Procedures" for submitting the Schedule of Values.

D. See Division 01 Section "Photographic Documentation" for submitting construction photographs.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Activity: A discrete part of a project that can be identified for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the construction project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume time and resources. 1. Critical activities are activities on the critical path. They must start and finish on the planned early start

and finish times. 2. Predecessor Activity: An activity that precedes another activity in the network. 3. Successor Activity: An activity that follows another activity in the network.

B. CPM: Critical path method, which is a method of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships. Network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of Project.

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

D. Float: The measure of leeway in starting and completing an activity. 1. Float time is not for the exclusive use or benefit of either Owner or Contractor, but is a jointly owned,

expiring Project resource available to both parties as needed to meet schedule milestones and Contract completion date.

E. Fragment: A partial or fragmentary network that breaks down activities into smaller activities for greater detail.

F. Major Area: A story of construction, a separate building, or a similar significant construction element.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals Schedule: Submit six (6) copies of schedule. Arrange the following information in a tabular format: 1. Scheduled date for first submittal. 2. Specification Section number and title.



3. Submittal category (action or informational). 4. Name of subcontractor. 5. Description of the Work covered. 6. Scheduled date for Architect's final release or approval.

B. Preliminary Network Diagram: Submit six (6) opaque copies, large enough to show entire network for entire construction period. Show logic ties for activities.

C. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Submit six (6) opaque copies of initial schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period. 1. Submit an electronic copy of schedule, using software indicated, on CD-R, and labeled to comply with

requirements for submittals. Include type of schedule (Initial or Updated) and date on label.

D. CPM Reports: Concurrent with CPM schedule, submit six (6) copies of each of the following computer-generated reports. Format for each activity in reports shall contain activity number, activity description, cost and resource loading, original duration, remaining duration, early start date, early finish date, late start date, late finish date, and total float in calendar days. 1. Activity Report: List of all activities sorted by activity number and then early start date, or actual start

date if known. 2. Logic Report: List of preceding and succeeding activities for all activities, sorted in ascending order by

activity number and then early start date, or actual start date if known. 3. Total Float Report: List of all activities sorted in ascending order of total float.

E. Daily Construction Reports: Submit two copies at monthly intervals.

F. Field Condition Reports: Submit two copies at time of discovery of differing conditions.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate contractors.

B. Coordinate Contractor's Construction Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports. 1. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from parties involved. 2. Coordinate each construction activity in the network with other activities and schedule them in proper

sequence.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTALS SCHEDULE

A. Preparation: Submit a schedule of submittals, arranged in chronological order by dates required by construction schedule. Include time required for review, resubmittal, ordering, manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates. 1. Coordinate Submittals Schedule with list of subcontracts, the Schedule of Values, and Contractor's

Construction Schedule. 2. Submit concurrently with the first complete submittal of Contractor's Construction Schedule.



2.2 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, GENERAL

A. Time Frame: Extend schedule from date established for the Notice to Proceed to date of Substantial Completion. 1. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early

completion date, unless specifically authorized by Change Order.

B. Activities: Treat each story or separate area as a separate numbered activity for each principal element of the Work. Comply with the following: 1. Activity Duration: Define activities so no activity is longer than 20 days, unless specifically allowed by

Engineer. 2. Submittal Review Time: Include review and re-submittal times indicated in Division 01 Section

"Submittal Procedures" in schedule. Coordinate submittal review times in Contractor's Construction Schedule with Submittals Schedule.

3. Startup and Testing Time: Include not less than 30 days for startup and testing. 4. Substantial Completion: Indicate completion in advance of date established for Substantial

Completion, and allow time for Architect's administrative procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion.

C. Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated in the Contract Documents and as follows in schedule, and show how the sequence of the Work is affected. 1. Phasing: Arrange list of activities on schedule by phase. 2. Work under More Than One Contract: Include a separate activity for each contract. 3. Work by Owner: Include a separate activity for each portion of the Work performed by Owner. 4. Work Restrictions: Show the effect of the following items on the schedule:

a. Coordination with existing construction. b. Limitations of continued occupancies. c. Uninterruptible services. d. Partial occupancy before Substantial Completion. e. Use of premises restrictions. f. Seasonal variations.

5. Work Stages: Indicate important stages of construction for each major portion of the Work.

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

E. Contract Modifications: For each proposed contract modification and concurrent with its submission, prepare a time-impact analysis using fragments to demonstrate the effect of the proposed change on the overall project schedule.

2.3 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (GANTT CHART)

A. Gantt-Chart Schedule: Submit a comprehensive, fully developed, horizontal Gantt-chart-type, Contractor's Construction Schedule within 30 days of date established for the Notice to Proceed. Base schedule on the Preliminary Construction Schedule and whatever updating and feedback was received since the start of Project.

B. Preparation: Indicate each significant construction activity separately. Identify first workday of each week with a continuous vertical line. 1. For construction activities that require 3 months or longer to complete, indicate an estimated

completion percentage in 10 percent increments within time bar.



2.4 REPORTS

A. Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information concerning events at Project site: 1. List of subcontractors at Project site. 2. Equipment at Project site. 3. Material deliveries. 4. High and low temperatures and general weather conditions. 5. Accidents. 6. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses. 7. Meter readings and similar recordings. 8. Orders and requests of authorities having jurisdiction. 9. Services connected and disconnected. 10. Equipment or system tests and startups.

B. Field Condition Reports: Immediately on discovery of a difference between field conditions and the Contract Documents, prepare and submit a detailed report. Submit with a request for interpretation. Include a detailed description of the differing conditions, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Contractor's Construction Schedule Updating: At monthly intervals, update schedule to reflect actual construction progress and activities. Issue schedule one week before each regularly scheduled progress meeting. 1. Revise schedule immediately after each meeting or other activity where revisions have been

recognized or made. Issue updated schedule concurrently with the report of each such meeting. 2. Include a report with updated schedule that indicates every change, including, but not limited to,

changes in logic, durations, actual starts and finishes, and activity durations. 3. As the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.

B. Distribution: Distribute copies of approved schedule to Engineer Owner, separate contractors, testing and inspecting agencies, and other parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility. 1. Post copies in Project meeting rooms and temporary field offices. 2. When revisions are made, distribute updated schedules to the same parties and post in the same

locations. Delete parties from distribution when they have completed their assigned portion of the Work and are no longer involved in performance of construction activities.



PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 013233 - 1/3

SECTION 013233 - PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for the following: 1. Preconstruction photographs. 2. Periodic construction photographs.

B. See Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting digital media as Project Record Documents at Project closeout.

C. See Division 01 Section "Demonstration and Training" for submitting videotapes of demonstration of equipment and training of Owner's personnel.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Key Plan: Submit key plan of Project site and building with notation of vantage points marked for location and direction of each photograph. Indicate elevation or story of construction. Include same label information as corresponding set of photographs.

B. Construction Photographs: Submit two prints of each photographic view within seven days of taking photographs. 1. Format: 8-by-10-inch smooth-surface matte prints on single-weight commercial-grade photographic

paper, enclosed back to back in clear plastic sleeves that are punched for standard 3-ring binder. 2. Identification: On back of each print, provide an applied label or rubber-stamped impression with the

following information: a. Name of Project. b. Name and address of photographer. c. Name of Engineer. d. Name of Contractor. e. Date photograph was taken if not date stamped by camera. f. Description of vantage point, indicating location, direction (by compass point), and elevation or

story of construction. g. Unique sequential identifier.

3. Digital Images: Submit a complete set of digital image electronic files with each submittal of prints as a Project Record Document on CD-ROM. Identify electronic media with date photographs were taken. Submit images that have same aspect ratio as the sensor, uncropped.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Photographer Qualifications: An individual who has been regularly engaged as a professional photographer of construction projects for not less than three years.



1.4 COORDINATION

A. Auxiliary Services: Cooperate with photographer and provide auxiliary services requested, including access to Project site and use of temporary facilities, including temporary lighting required to produce clear, well-lit photographs without obscuring shadows.

1.5 USAGE RIGHTS

A. Obtain and transfer copyright usage rights from photographer to Owner for unlimited reproduction of photographic documentation.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA

A. Digital Images: Provide images in uncompressed JPG or TIFF format, produced by a digital camera with minimum sensor size of 4.0 megapixels, and at an image resolution of not less than 1024 by 768 pixels.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

A. Photographer: Engage a qualified commercial photographer to take construction photographs.

B. General: Take photographs using the maximum range of depth of field, and that are in focus, to clearly show the Work. Photographs with blurry or out-of-focus areas will not be accepted. 1. Maintain key plan with each set of construction photographs that identifies each photographic location.

C. Film Images: 1. Date Stamp: Unless otherwise indicated, date and time stamp each photograph as it is being taken so

stamp is integral to photograph. 2. Field Office Prints: Retain one set of prints of progress photographs in the field office at Project site,

available at all times for reference. Identify photographs same as for those submitted to Engineer.

D. Digital Images: Submit digital images exactly as originally recorded in the digital camera, without alteration, manipulation, editing, or modifications using image-editing software. 1. Date and Time: Include date and time in filename for each image. 2. Field Office Images: Maintain one set of images on CD-ROM in the field office at Project site, available

at all times for reference. Identify images same as for those submitted to Engineer.

E. Preconstruction Photographs: Before starting construction, take, digital photographs of Project site and surrounding properties, including existing items to remain during construction, from different vantage points, as directed by Engineer. 1. Flag excavation areas before taking construction photographs. 2. Take eight photographs to show existing conditions adjacent to property before starting the Work. 3. Take eight photographs of existing buildings either on or adjoining property to accurately record

physical conditions at start of construction.



F. Periodic Construction Photographs: Take 12, digital photographs weekly, with timing each month adjusted to coincide with the cutoff date associated with each Application for Payment. Select vantage points to show status of construction and progress since last photographs were taken.

G. Additional Photographs: Architect may issue requests for additional photographs, in addition to periodic photographs specified. Additional photographs will be paid for by Change Order and are not included in the Contract Sum. 1. Three days' notice will be given, where feasible. 2. In emergency situations, take additional photographs within 24 hours of request. 3. Circumstances that could require additional photographs include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Special events planned at Project site. b. Immediate follow-up when on-site events result in construction damage or losses. c. Photographs to be taken at fabrication locations away from Project site. These photographs

are not subject to unit prices or unit-cost allowances. d. Substantial Completion of a major phase or component of the Work. e. Extra record photographs at time of final acceptance. f. Owner's request for special publicity photographs.



SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 013300 - 1/7

SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

B. See Division 01 Section "Construction Progress Documentation" for submitting schedules and reports, including Contractor's Construction Schedule.

C. See Division 01 Section "Photographic Documentation" for submitting construction photographs.

D. See Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements" for submitting test and inspection reports and for mockup requirements.

E. See Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting warranties.

F. See Division 01 Section "Project Record Documents" for submitting Record Drawings, Record Specifications, and Record Product Data.

G. See Division 01 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data" for submitting operation and maintenance manuals.

H. See Division 01 Section "Demonstration and Training" for submitting videotapes of demonstration of equipment and training of Owner's personnel.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Engineer’s responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Engineer's responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. 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. 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. Engineer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other

submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Submittals Schedule: Comply with requirements in Division 01 Section "Construction Progress Documentation" for list of submittals and time requirements for scheduled performance of related construction activities.



C. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Architect's receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals. 1. Initial Review: Allow 15 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination

with subsequent submittals is required. Engineer will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Intermediate Review: If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Resubmittal Review: Allow 15 days for review of each resubmittal.

D. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal 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 Architect. 3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name. b. Date. c. Name and address of Engineer. d. Name and address of Contractor. e. Name and address of subcontractor. f. Name and address of supplier. g. Name of manufacturer. h. 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 number (e.g., 061000.01). Resubmittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g., 061000.01.A).

i. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section. j. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate. k. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate. l. Other necessary identification.

E. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

F. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless Engineer observes noncompliance with provisions in the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal. 1. Additional copies submitted for maintenance manuals will not be marked with action taken and will be

returned.

G. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form. Engineer will return submittals, without review, received from sources other than Contractor. 1. Transmittal Form: Use AIA Document G810 facsimile of sample form at end of Section.

H. 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 "Approved as Noted”."

I. 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.

J. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating "Approved as Noted" taken by Engineer.



1.4 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF ENGINEERS'S CAD FILES

A. General: At Contractor's written request, copies of Engineer's CAD files will be provided to Contractor for Contractor's use in connection with Project, subject to the following conditions: 1. Upon execution of the Agreement for Transfer of Electronic files, facsimile included at the end of this

section.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

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 printed 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:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations. b. Manufacturer's product specifications. c. Manufacturer's installation instructions. d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts. e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring. f. Printed performance curves. g. Operational range diagrams. h. Compliance with specified referenced standards. i. Testing by recognized testing agency.

4. Number of Copies: Submit six (6) copies of Product Data, unless otherwise indicated. Engineer will return three (3) copies. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

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 of Engineer's CAD Drawings is otherwise permitted. 1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following

information, as applicable: a. Dimensions. b. Identification of products. c. Fabrication and installation drawings. d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams. e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring. f. Shopwork manufacturing instructions. g. Templates and patterns. h. Schedules. i. Notation of coordination requirements. j. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement. k. Relationship to adjoining construction clearly indicated. l. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified. m. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 30 by 40 inches.

3. Number of Copies: Submit two opaque (bond) copies of each submittal. Engineer will return one copy.



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 appropriate 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.

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 one full set(s) of available choices where color, pattern, texture,

or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer's product line. Architect will return submittal with options selected.

5. 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. a. Number of Samples: Submit six (6) sets of Samples. Engineer will retain three (3) Sample

sets; remainder will be returned. Mark up and retain one returned Sample set as a Project Record Sample.

E. Product Schedule or List: As required in individual Specification Sections, prepare a written summary indicating types of products required for the Work and their intended location. 1. Number of Copies: Submit six (6) copies of product schedule or list, unless otherwise indicated.

Engineer will return three (3) copies.

F. Submittals 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 fabricated to a special design. 1. Number of Copies: Submit six (6) copies of subcontractor list, unless otherwise indicated. Engineer

will return three (3) copies.

J. LEED Submittals: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Sustainable Design Requirements." 1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of LEED submittals, unless otherwise indicated.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections. 1. Number of Copies: Submit six (6) copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. Engineer will

not return copies.



2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized 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.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements."

B. Coordination Drawings: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Project Management and Coordination."

C. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Construction Progress Documentation."

D. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates capabilities and experience of firm or person. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and owners, and other information specified.

E. Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with requirements in the Contract Documents. Submit record of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) on AWS forms. Include names of firms and personnel certified.

F. Installer Certificates: Prepare 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.

G. Manufacturer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

H. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

I. Material Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

J. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.

K. Product Test Reports: Prepare 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.

L. Research/Evaluation Reports: Prepare written evidence, from a model code organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, that product complies with building code in effect for Project.

M. Preconstruction Test Reports: Prepare 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.

N. Compatibility Test Reports: Prepare 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.



O. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, 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.

P. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment. Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data."

Q. Design Data: Prepare 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.

R. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

S. Manufacturer's Field Reports: Prepare written information documenting factory-authorized service representative's tests and inspections. Include the following, as applicable: 1. Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for installation of product. 2. Summary of installation procedures being followed, whether they comply with requirements and, if not,

what corrective action was taken. 3. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with

requirements.

T. Insurance Certificates and Bonds: Prepare written information indicating current status of insurance or bonding coverage. Include name of entity covered by insurance or bond, limits of coverage, amounts of deductibles, if any, and term of the coverage.

U. Construction Photographs: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Photographic Documentation."

V. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs): Submit information directly to Owner; do not submit to Engineer. 1. Engineer will not review submittals that include MSDSs and will return them for re-submittal.

2.3 DELEGATED DESIGN

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated. 1. If criteria indicated are not sufficient to perform services or certification required, submit a written

request for additional information to Architect.

B. Delegated-Design Submittal: In addition to Shop Drawings, Product Data, and other required submittals, submit six(6) copies of a statement, signed and sealed by the responsible design professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to Contractor to be designed or certified by a design professional. 1. Indicate that products and systems comply with performance and design criteria in the Contract

Documents. Include list of codes, loads, and other factors used in performing these services.



PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Architect.

B. 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 ENGINEER'S ACTION

A. General: Engineer will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

B. Action Submittals: Engineer will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it. Engineer will stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action taken, as follows: 1. Approved as Noted

C. Informational Submittals: Engineer will review each submittal and will not return it, or will return it if it does not comply with requirements. Engineer will forward each submittal to appropriate party.

D. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered non-responsive, and will be returned without review.

E. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents may not be reviewed and may be discarded.




Date: ____________________________________________, 20_____. References: ____________________________________________, hereinafter called “Project”. ____________________________________________, hereinafter called “Recipient”. SSE Project No.: ____________________

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QUALITY REQUIREMENTS Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 014000 - 1/5

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements. 1. 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. 2. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and -control services required by Engineer,

Owner, or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

C. See Divisions 02 through 49 Sections for specific test and inspection requirements.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and 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 Engineer.

C. Mockups: Full-size, physical assemblies that are constructed on-site. Mockups are used to verify selections made under sample submittals, to demonstrate aesthetic effects and, where indicated, qualities of materials and execution, and to review construction, coordination, testing, or operation; they are not Samples. Approved mockups establish the standard by which the Work will be judged.

D. Laboratory Mockups: Full-size, physical assemblies that are constructed at testing facility to verify performance characteristics.

E. Preconstruction Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed specifically for the Project before products and materials are incorporated into the Work to verify performance or compliance with specified criteria.

F. 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 industry standards.

G. Source Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source, i.e., plant, mill, factory, or shop.

H. Field Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for installation of the Work and for completed Work.

I. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.



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. Using a term such as "carpentry" does not imply that certain construction activities must be performed

by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as "carpenter." It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to tradespeople of the corresponding generic name.

K. Experienced: When used with an entity, "experienced" means having successfully completed a minimum of five previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project; being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

1.3 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. General: 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 uncertainties and requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to Engineer 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 Engineer for a decision before proceeding.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

B. Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports that include the following: 1. Date of issue. 2. Project title and number. 3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency. 4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections. 5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections. 6. Description of the Work and test and inspection method. 7. Identification of product and Specification Section. 8. Complete test or inspection data. 9. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results. 10. 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.

C. 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.




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

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. 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.

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 sections of the Specifications require that specific construction activities shall 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. Requirement for specialists shall not supersede building codes and regulations governing the Work.

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 548; 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 1910.7. 2. NVLAP: A testing agency accredited according to NIST's National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation

Program.

H. 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.

I. Mockups: Before installing portions of the Work requiring mockups, build mockups for each form of construction and finish required to comply with the following requirements, using materials indicated for the completed Work: 1. Build mockups in location and of size indicated or, if not indicated, as directed by Architect. 2. Notify Architect seven days in advance of dates and times when mockups will be constructed. 3. Demonstrate the proposed range of aesthetic effects and workmanship. 4. Obtain Architect's approval of mockups before starting work, fabrication, or construction. 5. Maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a standard for judging the

completed Work. 6. Demolish and remove mockups when directed, unless otherwise indicated.

J. Laboratory Mockups: Comply with requirements of preconstruction testing and those specified in individual Sections in Divisions 02 through 49.



1.6 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Owner Responsibilities: Where quality-control services are indicated as Owner's responsibility, Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to perform these services. 1. Owner will furnish Contractor with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of testing agencies

engaged and a description of types of testing and inspecting they are engaged to perform. 2. Costs for retesting and reinspecting construction that replaces or is necessitated by work that failed to

comply with the Contract Documents will be charged to Contractor.

B. Tests and inspections not explicitly assigned to Owner are Contractor's responsibility. Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified and those required by authorities having jurisdiction. Perform quality-control services required of Contractor by authorities having jurisdiction, whether specified or not. 1. Where services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, engage a qualified testing agency to

perform these quality-control services. a. Contractor shall not employ same entity engaged by Owner, unless agreed to in writing by

Owner. 2. Notify testing agencies at least 24 hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or

inspecting will be performed. 3. Where quality-control services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, submit a certified written

report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service. 4. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract Documents are

Contractor's responsibility. 5. 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. 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.

E. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with Architect and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections. 1. Notify Engineer 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.

F. 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.

G. 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.

1.7 SPECIAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

A. Special Tests and Inspections: Owner will engage a qualified testing agency to conduct special tests and inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction as the responsibility of Owner, and as follows:

B. Special Tests and Inspections: Conducted by a qualified testing agency as required by authorities having jurisdiction, as indicated in individual Specification Sections, and as follows: 1. Verifying that manufacturer maintains detailed fabrication and quality-control procedures and reviewing

the completeness and adequacy of those procedures to perform the Work. 2. Notifying Architect and Contractor promptly of irregularities and deficiencies observed in the Work

during performance of its services. 3. Submitting a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service to

Architect with copy to Contractor and to authorities having jurisdiction. 4. Submitting a final report of special tests and inspections at Substantial Completion, which includes a

list of unresolved deficiencies. 5. Interpreting tests and inspections and stating in each report whether tested and inspected work

complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents. 6. Retesting and reinspecting corrected work.


PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 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.

Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas with durable seams that are as invisible as possible.

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

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

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



REFERENCES Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 014200 - 1/12

SECTION 014200 - REFERENCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Basic Contract definitions are included in the Conditions of the Contract.

B. "Approved": When used to convey Engineer’s action on Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, "approved" is limited to Engineer’s duties and responsibilities as stated in the Conditions of the Contract.

C. "Directed": A command or instruction by Engineer. Other terms including "requested," "authorized," "selected," "required," and "permitted" have the same meaning as "directed."

D. "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."

E. "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.

F. "Furnish": Supply and deliver to Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.

G. "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.

H. "Provide": Furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.

I. "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.

1.2 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 Contract Documents 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.



1.3 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.

AA Aluminum Association, Inc. (The) AAADM American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers AABC Associated Air Balance Council AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers Association AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials AATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (The) ABAA Air Barrier Association of America ABMA American Bearing Manufacturers Association ACI ACI International (American Concrete Institute) ACPA American Concrete Pipe Association AEIC Association of Edison Illuminating Companies, Inc. (The) AF&PA American Forest & Paper Association AGA American Gas Association AGC Associated General Contractors of America (The) AHA American Hardboard Association (Now part of CPA) AHAM Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers AI Asphalt Institute AIA American Institute of Architects (The) AISC American Institute of Steel Construction AISI American Iron and Steel Institute AITC American Institute of Timber Construction ALCA Associated Landscape Contractors of America (Now PLANET - Professional Landcare Network) ALSC American Lumber Standard Committee, Incorporated



AMCA Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. ANSI American National Standards Institute AOSA Association of Official Seed Analysts, Inc. APA Architectural Precast Association APA APA - The Engineered Wood Association APA EWS APA - The Engineered Wood Association; Engineered Wood Systems API American Petroleum Institute ARI Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute ARMA Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE/SEI American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute (See ASCE) ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers ASME ASME International (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers International) ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering ASTM ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials International) AWCI AWCI International (Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry International) AWCMA American Window Covering Manufacturers Association (Now WCSC) AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute AWPA American Wood-Preservers' Association AWS American Welding Society AWWA American Water Works Association BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association BIA Brick Industry Association (The) BICSI BICSI BIFMA BIFMA International (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association International)



BISSC Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee CCC Carpet Cushion Council CDA Copper Development Association CEA Canadian Electricity Association CFFA Chemical Fabrics & Film Association, Inc. CGA Compressed Gas Association CIMA Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association CISCA Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute CLFMI Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute CRRC Cool Roof Rating Council CPA Composite Panel Association CPPA Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe Association CRI Carpet & Rug Institute (The) CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute CSA Canadian Standards Association CSA CSA International (Formerly: IAS - International Approval Services) CSI Cast Stone Institute CSI Construction Specifications Institute (The) CSSB Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau CTI Cooling Technology Institute (Formerly: Cooling Tower Institute) DHI Door and Hardware Institute EIA Electronic Industries Alliance EIMA EIFS Industry Members Association EJCDC Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee EJMA Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association, Inc. ESD ESD Association



FIBA Federation Internationale de Basketball (The International Basketball Federation) FIVB Federation Internationale de Volleyball (The International Volleyball Federation) FM Approvals FM Approvals FM Global FM Global (Formerly: FMG - FM Global) FMRC Factory Mutual Research (Now FM Global) FRSA Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Inc. FSA Fluid Sealing Association FSC Forest Stewardship Council GA Gypsum Association GANA Glass Association of North America GRI (Now GSI) GS Green Seal GSI Geosynthetic Institute HI Hydraulic Institute HI Hydronics Institute HMMA Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association (Part of NAAMM) HPVA Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association HPW H. P. White Laboratory, Inc. IAS International Approval Services (Now CSA International) IBF International Badminton Federation ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association, Inc. ICRI International Concrete Repair Institute, Inc. IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (The) IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America



IEST Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology IGCC Insulating Glass Certification Council IGMA Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance ILI Indiana Limestone Institute of America, Inc. ISO International Organization for Standardization ISSFA International Solid Surface Fabricators Association ITS Intertek Testing Service NA ITU International Telecommunication Union KCMA Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association LMA Laminating Materials Association (Now part of CPA) LPI Lightning Protection Institute MBMA Metal Building Manufacturers Association MFMA Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association, Inc. MFMA Metal Framing Manufacturers Association, Inc. MH Material Handling (Now MHIA) MHIA Material Handling Industry of America MIA Marble Institute of America MPI Master Painters Institute MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of The Valve and Fittings Industry Inc. NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers NACE NACE International (National Association of Corrosion Engineers International) NADCA National Air Duct Cleaners Association NAGWS National Association for Girls and Women in Sport NAIMA North American Insulation Manufacturers Association NBGQA National Building Granite Quarries Association, Inc. NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association (The)



NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association NCPI National Clay Pipe Institute NCTA National Cable & Telecommunications Association NEBB National Environmental Balancing Bureau NECA National Electrical Contractors Association NeLMA Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers' Association NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NETA InterNational Electrical Testing Association NFHS National Federation of State High School Associations NFPA NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) NFRC National Fenestration Rating Council NGA National Glass Association NHLA National Hardwood Lumber Association NLGA National Lumber Grades Authority NOFMA NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association (Formerly: National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association) NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association NRMCA National Ready Mixed Concrete Association NSF NSF International (National Sanitation Foundation International) NSSGA National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association NTMA National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association, Inc. (The) NTRMA National Tile Roofing Manufacturers Association (Now TRI) NWWDA National Wood Window and Door Association (Now WDMA) OPL Omega Point Laboratories, Inc. (Now ITS) PCI Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute PDCA Painting & Decorating Contractors of America



PDI Plumbing & Drainage Institute PGI PVC Geomembrane Institute PLANET Professional Landcare Network (Formerly: ACLA - Associated Landscape Contractors of America) PTI Post-Tensioning Institute RCSC Research Council on Structural Connections RFCI Resilient Floor Covering Institute RIS Redwood Inspection Service SAE SAE International SDI Steel Deck Institute SDI Steel Door Institute SEFA Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association SEI/ASCE Structural Engineering Institute/American Society of Civil Engineers (See ASCE) SGCC Safety Glazing Certification Council SIA Security Industry Association SIGMA Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association (Now IGMA) SJI Steel Joist Institute SMA Screen Manufacturers Association SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association SMPTE Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers SPFA Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (Formerly: SPI/SPFD - The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.; Spray Polyurethane Foam Division) SPIB Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (The) SPRI Single Ply Roofing Industry SSINA Specialty Steel Industry of North America SSPC SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings STI Steel Tank Institute SWI Steel Window Institute



SWRI Sealant, Waterproofing, & Restoration Institute TCA Tile Council of America, Inc. TIA/EIA Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Alliance TMS The Masonry Society TPI Truss Plate Institute, Inc. TPI Turfgrass Producers International TRI Tile Roofing Institute UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UNI Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association USAV USA Volleyball USGBC U.S. Green Building Council USITT United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc. WASTEC Waste Equipment Technology Association WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau WCMA Window Covering Manufacturers Association (Now WCSC) WCSC Window Covering Safety Council (Formerly: WCMA - Window Covering Manufacturers Association) WDMA Window & Door Manufacturers Association (Formerly: NWWDA - National Wood Window and Door Association) WI Woodwork Institute (Formerly: WIC - Woodwork Institute of California) WIC Woodwork Institute of California (Now WI) WMMPA Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association WSRCA Western States Roofing Contractors Association WWPA Western Wood Products Association

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.

BOCA BOCA International, Inc. (See ICC)



IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials ICBO International Conference of Building Officials (See ICC) ICBO ES ICBO Evaluation Service, Inc. (See ICC-ES) ICC International Code Council ICC-ES ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. SBCCI Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. (See ICC) 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.

CE Army Corps of Engineers CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission DOC Department of Commerce DOD Department of Defense DOE Department of Energy EPA Environmental Protection Agency FAA Federal Aviation Administration FCC Federal Communications Commission FDA Food and Drug Administration GSA General Services Administration HUD Department of Housing and Urban Development LBL Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory NCHRP National Cooperative Highway Research Program (See TRB) NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration PBS Public Building Service (See GSA)



PHS Office of Public Health and Science RUS Rural Utilities Service (See USDA) SD State Department TRB Transportation Research Board USDA Department of Agriculture USPS Postal Service

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.

ADAAG Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) CFR Code of Federal Regulations DOD Department of Defense Military Specifications and Standards DSCC Defense Supply Center Columbus (See FS) FED-STD Federal Standard (See FS) FS Federal Specification FTMS Federal Test Method Standard (See FS) MIL (See MILSPEC) MIL-STD (See MILSPEC) MILSPEC Military Specification and Standards UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

F. State 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.

CBHF State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation CCR California Code of Regulations CPUC California Public Utilities Commission TFS Texas Forest Service



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TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 015000 - 1/5

SECTION 015000 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

B. See Division 01 Section "Multiple Contract Summary" for division of responsibilities for temporary facilities and controls.

C. See Division 01 Section "Execution" for progress cleaning requirements.

D. See Divisions 02 through 49 Sections for temporary heat, ventilation, and humidity requirements for products in those Sections.

E. See Division 31 Section "Dewatering" for disposal of ground water at Project site.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Permanent Enclosure: As determined by Engineer, permanent or temporary roofing is complete, insulated, and weather tight; exterior walls are insulated and weather tight; and all openings are closed with permanent construction or substantial temporary closures.

1.3 USE CHARGES

A. General: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract Sum. Allow other entities to use temporary services and facilities without cost, including, but not limited to, Architect, testing agencies, and authorities having jurisdiction.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Site Plan: Show temporary facilities, utility hookups, staging areas, and parking areas for construction personnel.


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.



1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Field Offices, General: Prefabricated or mobile units with serviceable finishes, temperature controls, and foundations adequate for normal loading.

B. Storage and Fabrication Sheds: Provide sheds sized, furnished, and equipped to accommodate materials and equipment for construction operations.

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.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. Locate facilities where they will serve Project adequately and result in minimum interference with performance of the Work. Relocate and modify facilities as required by progress of the Work. 1. Locate facilities to limit site disturbance as specified in Division 01 Section "Summary."

B. Provide each facility ready for use when needed to avoid delay. Do not remove until facilities are no longer needed or are replaced by authorized use of completed permanent facilities.

3.2 TEMPORARY UTILITY INSTALLATION

A. 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. Sewers and Drainage: Provide temporary utilities to remove effluent lawfully. 1. Connect temporary sewers to as directed by authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Water Service: Install water service and distribution piping in sizes and pressures adequate for construction.



D. Water Service: Use of Owner's existing water service facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Owner. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use. 1. Where installations below an outlet might be damaged by spillage or leakage, provide a drip pan of

suitable size to minimize water damage. Drain accumulated water promptly from pans.

E. Sanitary Facilities: Provide temporary toilets, wash facilities, and drinking water for use of construction personnel. Comply with authorities having jurisdiction for type, number, location, operation, and maintenance of fixtures and facilities.

F. Electric Power Service: Provide temporary electric power service and distribution system of sufficient size, capacity, and power characteristics required for construction operations. 1. Install electric power service overhead, unless otherwise indicated.

G. Lighting: Provide temporary lighting with local switching that provides adequate illumination for construction operations, observations, inspections, and traffic conditions. 1. Install and operate temporary lighting that fulfills security and protection requirements without operating

entire system.

H. Telephone Service: Provide temporary telephone service in common-use facilities for use by all construction personnel. Install one telephone line(s) for each field office. 1. Provide additional telephone lines for the following:

a. Provide a dedicated telephone line for each facsimile machine and computer in each field office.

2. Provide superintendent with cellular telephone or portable two-way radio for use when away from field office.

I. Electronic Communication Service: Provide temporary electronic communication service, including electronic mail in field office.

3.3 SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. General: Comply with the following: 1. Provide incombustible construction for offices, shops, and sheds located within construction area or

within 30 feet of building lines. Comply with NFPA 241. 2. Maintain support facilities until near Substantial Completion. Remove before Substantial Completion.

Personnel remaining after Substantial Completion will be permitted to use permanent facilities, under conditions acceptable to Owner.

B. Temporary Roads and Paved Areas: Construct and maintain temporary roads and paved areas adequate for construction operations. 1. Provide dust-control treatment that is nonpolluting and nontracking. Reapply treatment as required to

minimize dust.

C. Traffic Controls: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. 1. Protect existing site improvements to remain including curbs, pavement, and utilities. 2. Maintain access for fire-fighting equipment and access to fire hydrants.

D. Parking: Provide temporary parking areas for construction personnel.

E. Dewatering Facilities and Drains: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. Maintain Project site, excavations, and construction free of water. 1. Dispose of rainwater in a lawful manner that will not result in flooding Project or adjoining properties nor

endanger permanent Work or temporary facilities.



F. Project Identification and Temporary Signs: Provide Project identification and other signs. Install signs where indicated to inform public and individuals seeking entrance to Project. Unauthorized signs are not permitted. 1. Provide temporary, directional signs for construction personnel and visitors. 2. Maintain and touchup signs so they are legible at all times.

G. Waste Disposal Facilities: Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. Comply with Division 01 Section "Execution" for progress cleaning requirements.

H. 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.

3.4 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

B. Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control: Provide measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff and airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways, according to requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Stormwater Control: Comply with authorities having jurisdiction. Provide barriers in and around excavations and subgrade construction to prevent flooding by runoff of stormwater from heavy rains.

D. 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.

E. 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.

F. Site Enclosure Fence: Before construction operations begin, furnish and install site enclosure fence in a manner that will prevent people and animals from easily entering site except by entrance gates. 1. Extent of Fence: As required to enclose entire Project site or portion determined sufficient to

accommodate construction operations. 2. Maintain security by limiting number of keys and restricting distribution to authorized personnel.

G. Security Enclosure and Lockup: Install substantial temporary enclosure around partially completed areas of construction. Provide lockable entrances to prevent unauthorized entrance, vandalism, theft, and similar violations of security.

H. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for erecting structurally adequate barricades, including warning signs and lighting.

I. 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 241. 1. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure construction areas. 2. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire

ignition according to requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.



3. Develop and supervise an overall fire-prevention and -protection program for personnel at Project site. Review needs with local fire department and establish procedures to be followed. Instruct personnel in methods and procedures. Post warnings and information.

4. Provide temporary standpipes and hoses for fire protection. Hang hoses with a warning sign stating that hoses are for fire-protection purposes only and are not to be removed. Match hose size with outlet size and equip with suitable nozzles.

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. Temporary Facility Changeover: Do not change over from using temporary security and protection facilities to permanent facilities until Substantial Completion.

D. 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. 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. Owner reserves

right to take possession of Project identification signs. 2. At Substantial Completion, clean and renovate permanent facilities used during construction period.

Comply with final cleaning requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures."



PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 016000 - 1/5

SECTION 016000 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for selection of products for use in Project; product delivery, storage, and handling; manufacturers' standard warranties on products; special warranties; product substitutions; and comparable products.

B. See Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting warranties for Contract closeout.

C. See Divisions 02 through 49 Sections for specific requirements for warranties on products and installations specified to be warranted.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Products: Items purchased for incorporating into the Work, whether purchased for Project or taken from previously purchased stock. The term "product" includes the terms "material," "equipment," "system," and terms of similar intent. 1. Named Products: Items identified by manufacturer's product name, including make or model number

or other designation shown or listed in manufacturer's published product literature that is current as of date of the Contract Documents.

2. New Products: Items that have not previously been incorporated into another project or facility, except that products consisting of recycled-content materials are allowed, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Products salvaged or recycled from other projects are not considered new products.

3. Comparable Product: Product that is demonstrated and approved through submittal process, or where indicated as a product substitution, to have the indicated qualities related to type, function, dimension, in-service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics that equal or exceed those of specified product.

B. Substitutions: Changes in products, materials, equipment, and methods of construction from those required by the Contract Documents and proposed by Contractor.

C. Basis-of-Design Product Specification: Where a specific manufacturer's product is named and accompanied by the words "basis of design," including make or model number or other designation, to establish the significant qualities related to type, function, dimension, in-service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics for purposes of evaluating comparable products of other named manufacturers.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Substitution Requests: Submit three copies of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles. 1. Documentation: Show compliance with requirements for substitutions and the following, as applicable:

a. Statement indicating why specified material or product cannot be provided. 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. Significant qualities may include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, and specific features and requirements indicated.

d. Product Data, including drawings and descriptions of products and fabrication and installation procedures.

e. Samples, where applicable or requested. f. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names

and addresses of architects and owners. g. Material test reports from a qualified testing agency indicating and interpreting test results for

compliance with requirements indicated. h. Research/evaluation reports evidencing compliance with building code in effect for Project,

from a model code organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. 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 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 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. 2. Engineer's Action: If necessary, Engineer will request additional information or documentation for

evaluation within 7 days of receipt of a request for substitution. Engineer will notify Contractor of acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution within 15 days of receipt of request, or 7 days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later. a. Form of Acceptance: Change Order. b. Use product specified if Architect cannot make a decision on use of a proposed substitution

within time allocated.

B. Comparable Product Requests: Submit three copies of each request for consideration. Identify product or fabrication or installation method to be replaced. Include Specification Section number and title and Drawing numbers and titles. 1. Engineer's Action: If necessary, Engineer will request additional information or documentation for

evaluation within one week of receipt of a comparable product request. Engineer will notify Contractor of approval or rejection of proposed comparable product request within 15 days of receipt of request, or 7 days of receipt of additional information or documentation, whichever is later. a. Form of Approval: As specified in Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures." b. Use product specified if Architect cannot make a decision on use of a comparable product

request within time allocated.

C. Basis-of-Design Product Specification Submittal: Comply with requirements in Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures." Show compliance with requirements.


A. Compatibility of Options: If Contractor is given option of selecting between two or more products for use on Project, product selected shall be compatible with products previously selected, even if previously selected products were also options.

1.5 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.



B. Delivery and Handling: 1. Schedule delivery to minimize long-term storage at Project site and to prevent overcrowding of

construction spaces. 2. Coordinate delivery with installation time to ensure minimum holding time for items that are flammable,

hazardous, easily damaged, or sensitive to deterioration, theft, and other losses. 3. Deliver products to Project site in an undamaged condition in manufacturer's original sealed container

or other packaging system, complete with labels and instructions for handling, storing, unpacking, protecting, and installing.

4. Inspect products on delivery to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents and to ensure that products are undamaged and properly protected.

C. Storage: 1. Store products to allow for inspection and measurement of quantity or counting of units. 2. Store materials in a manner that will not endanger Project structure. 3. Store products that are subject to damage by the elements, under cover in a weathertight enclosure

above ground, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation. 4. Store cementitious products and materials on elevated platforms. 5. Store foam plastic from exposure to sunlight, except to extent necessary for period of installation and

concealment. 6. Comply with product manufacturer's written instructions for temperature, humidity, ventilation, and

weather-protection requirements for storage. 7. Protect stored products from damage and liquids from freezing.

1.6 PRODUCT WARRANTIES

A. Warranties specified in other Sections shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties required by the Contract Documents. Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on product warranties do not relieve Contractor of obligations under requirements of the Contract Documents. 1. Manufacturer's Warranty: Preprinted written warranty published by individual manufacturer for a

particular product and specifically endorsed by manufacturer to Owner. 2. Special Warranty: Written warranty required by or incorporated into the Contract Documents, either to

extend time limit provided by manufacturer's warranty or to provide more rights for Owner.

B. Special Warranties: Prepare a written document that contains appropriate terms and identification, ready for execution. Submit a draft for approval before final execution. 1. Manufacturer's Standard Form: Modified to include Project-specific information and properly executed. 2. Specified Form: When specified forms are included with the Specifications, prepare a written

document using appropriate form properly executed. 3. Refer to Divisions 2 through 16 Sections for specific content requirements and particular requirements

for submitting special warranties.

C. Submittal Time: Comply with requirements in Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCT SELECTION PROCEDURES

A. General Product Requirements: Provide products that comply with the Contract Documents, that are undamaged and, unless otherwise indicated, that are new at time of installation. 1. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, fasteners, and other items needed for a

complete installation and indicated use and effect.



2. Standard Products: If available, and unless custom products or nonstandard options are specified, provide standard products of types that have been produced and used successfully in similar situations on other projects.

3. Owner reserves the right to limit selection to products with warranties not in conflict with requirements of the Contract Documents.

4. Where products are accompanied by the term "as selected," Architect will make selection. 5. Where products are accompanied by the term "match sample," sample to be matched is Architect's. 6. Descriptive, performance, and reference standard requirements in the Specifications establish "salient

characteristics" of products.

B. Product Selection Procedures: 1. Product: Where Specifications name a single product and manufacturer, provide the named product

that complies with requirements. 2. Manufacturer/Source: Where Specifications name a single manufacturer or source, provide a product

by the named manufacturer or source that complies with requirements. 3. Products: Where Specifications include a list of names of both products and manufacturers, provide

one of the products listed that complies with requirements. 4. Manufacturers: Where Specifications include a list of manufacturers' names, provide a product by one

of the manufacturers listed that complies with requirements. 5. Available Products: Where Specifications include a list of names of both products and manufacturers,

provide one of the products listed, or an unnamed product, that complies with requirements. Comply with provisions in Part 2 "Comparable Products" Article for consideration of an unnamed product.

6. Available Manufacturers: Where Specifications include a list of manufacturers, provide a product by one of the manufacturers listed, or an unnamed manufacturer, that complies with requirements. Comply with provisions in Part 2 "Comparable Products" Article for consideration of an unnamed product.

7. Product Options: Where Specifications indicate that sizes, profiles, and dimensional requirements on Drawings are based on a specific product or system, provide the specified product or system. Comply with provisions in Part 2 "Product Substitutions" Article for consideration of an unnamed product or system.

8. Basis-of-Design Product: Where Specifications name a product and include a list of manufacturers, provide the specified product or a comparable product by one of the other named manufacturers. Drawings and Specifications indicate sizes, profiles, dimensions, and other characteristics that are based on the product named. Comply with provisions in Part 2 "Comparable Products" Article for consideration of an unnamed product by the other named manufacturers.

9. Visual Matching Specification: Where Specifications require matching an established Sample, select a product that complies with requirements and matches Architect's sample. Architect's decision will be final on whether a proposed product matches. a. If no product available within specified category matches and complies with other specified

requirements, comply with provisions in Part 2 "Product Substitutions" Article for proposal of product.

10. Visual Selection Specification: Where Specifications include the phrase "as selected from manufacturer's colors, patterns, textures" or a similar phrase, select a product that complies with other specified requirements. a. Standard Range: Where Specifications include the phrase "standard range of colors, patterns,

textures" or similar phrase, Architect will select color, pattern, density, or texture from manufacturer's product line that does not include premium items.

b. Full Range: Where Specifications include the phrase "full range of colors, patterns, textures" or similar phrase, Architect will select color, pattern, density, or texture from manufacturer's product line that includes both standard and premium items.

2.2 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Timing: Engineer 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 Architect.



B. Conditions: Engineer will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Engineer will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements: 1. Requested substitution offers Owner a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or

other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Owner must assume. Owner's additional responsibilities may include compensation to Engineer for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Owner, and similar considerations.

2. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents. 3. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results. 4. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted. 5. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's Construction Schedule. 6. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction. 7. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work. 8. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work. 9. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

2.3 COMPARABLE PRODUCTS

A. Conditions: Engineer will consider Contractor's request for comparable product when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Engineer will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements: 1. Evidence that the proposed product does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents,

that it is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce the indicated results, and that it is compatible with other portions of the Work.

2. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed product with those named in the Specifications. Significant qualities include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, and specific features and requirements indicated.

3. Evidence that proposed product provides specified warranty. 4. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and

addresses of Engineers and owners, if requested. 5. Samples, if requested.



SUBSTITUTION REQUEST

(After the Bidding Phase) Project:

To:

Re:

Substitution Request Number: From: Date: A/E Project Number: Contract For:

Specification Title: Description:

Section: Page: Article/Paragraph: Proposed Substitution: Manufacturer: Address: Phone: Trade Name: Model No.: Installer: Address: Phone: History: New product 2-5 years old 5-10 yrs old More than 10 years old Differences between proposed substitution and specified product:

Point-by-point comparative data attached - REQUIRED BY A/E Reason for not providing specified item: Similar Installation:

Project: Architect:

Address: Owner:

Date Installed: Proposed substitution affects other parts of Work: No Yes; explain Savings to Owner for accepting substitution: ($ ). Proposed substitution changes Contract Time: No Yes [Add] [Deduct] days.

Supporting Data Attached: Drawings Product Data Samples Tests Reports Copyright 1996, Construction Specification Institute, 601 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1791

Page of September 1996 CSI Form 13.1A

SUBSTITUTION REQUEST

(Continued) The Undersigned certifies: Proposed substitution has been fully investigated and determined to be equal or superior in all respects to specified product. Same warranty will be furnished for proposed substitution as for specified product. Same maintenance service and source of replacement parts, as applicable, is available. Proposed substitution will have no adverse effect on other trades and will not affect or delay progress schedule. Cost data as stated above is complete. Claims for additional costs related to accepted substitution which may subsequently become

apparent are to be waived. Proposed substitution does not affect dimensions and functional clearances. Payment will be made for changes to building design, including A/E design, detailing, and construction costs caused by the

substitution. Coordination, installation, and changes in the Work as necessary for accepted substitution will be complete in all respects. Submitted by: Signed by: Firm: Address:

Telephone: Attachments: A/E's REVIEW AND ACTION

Substitution approved - Make submittals in accordance with Specification Section 01330. Substitution approved as noted - Make submittals in accordance with Specification Section 01330. Substitution rejected - Use specified materials. Substitution Request received too late - Use specified materials.

Signed by: Date: Additional Comments: Contractor Subcontractor Supplier Manufacturer A/E

Copyright 1996, Construction Specification Institute, 601 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1791

Page of September 1996 CSI Form 13.1A


EXECUTION Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 017300 - 1/7

SECTION 017300 - EXECUTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes general administrative and procedural requirements governing execution of the Work including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Construction layout. 2. Field engineering and surveying. 3. Installation of the Work. 4. Cutting and patching. 5. Coordination of Owner-installed products. 6. Progress cleaning. 7. Starting and adjusting. 8. Protection of installed construction. 9. Correction of the Work.

B. Related Requirements: 1. Division 01 Section "Summary" for limits on use of Project site. 2. Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting final property survey with Project Record

Documents, recording of Owner-accepted deviations from indicated lines and levels, and final cleaning. 3. Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping" for patching penetrations in fire-rated construction.

1.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Certificates: Submit certificate signed by land surveyor certifying that location and elevation of improvements comply with requirements.

B. Landfill Receipts: Submit copy of receipts issued by a landfill facility, licensed to accept hazardous materials, for hazardous waste disposal.

C. Certified Surveys: Submit two copies signed by land surveyor.

D. Final Property Survey: Submit 10 copies showing the Work performed and record survey data.


A. Land Surveyor Qualifications: A professional land surveyor who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing land-surveying services of the kind indicated.

B. Cutting and Patching: Comply with requirements for and limitations on cutting and patching of construction elements. 1. Structural Elements: When cutting and patching structural elements, notify Engineer of locations and details

of cutting and await directions from Engineer before proceeding. Shore, brace, and support structural element during cutting and patching. Do not cut and patch structural elements in a manner that could change their load-carrying capacity or increase deflection. Structural elements include but are not limited to the following: a. Columns, beams, bracing elements, purlins or girts.



2. Operational Elements: Do not cut and patch operating elements and related components in a manner that results in reducing their capacity to perform as intended or that results in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety. Operational elements include but are not limited to the following: a. Plumbing, electrical, communication, network, or special systems.

3. Other Construction Elements: Do not cut and patch other construction elements or components in a manner that could change their load-carrying capacity, that results in reducing their capacity to perform as intended, or that results in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety. Other construction elements include but are not limited to the following: a. Walls, framing members, nailers, etc.

4. Visual Elements: Do not cut and patch construction in a manner that results in visual evidence of cutting and patching. Do not cut and patch exposed construction in a manner that would, in Engineer's opinion, reduce the building's aesthetic qualities. Remove and replace construction that has been cut and patched in a visually unsatisfactory manner.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. General: Comply with requirements specified in other Sections.

B. In-Place Materials: Use materials for patching identical to in-place materials. For exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match in-place adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible. 1. If identical materials are unavailable or cannot be used, use materials that, when installed, will provide a

match acceptable to Engineer for the visual and functional performance of in-place materials.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Existing Conditions: The existence and location of underground and other utilities and construction indicated as existing are not guaranteed. Before beginning sitework, investigate and verify the existence and location of underground utilities, mechanical and electrical systems, and other construction affecting the Work. 1. Before construction, verify the location and invert elevation at points of connection of sanitary sewer, storm

sewer, and water-service piping; underground electrical services, and other utilities. 2. Furnish location data for work related to Project that must be performed by public utilities serving Project site.

B. Examination and Acceptance of Conditions: Before proceeding with each component of the Work, examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer or Applicator present where indicated, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance. Record observations. 1. Examine roughing-in for mechanical and electrical systems to verify actual locations of connections before

equipment and fixture installation. 2. Examine walls, floors, and roofs for suitable conditions where products and systems are to be installed. 3. Verify compatibility with and suitability of substrates, including compatibility with existing finishes or primers.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.



3.2 PREPARATION

A. Existing Utility Information: Furnish information to local utility and Owner that is necessary to adjust, move, or relocate existing utility structures, utility poles, lines, services, or other utility appurtenances located in or affected by construction. Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Field Measurements: Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly. Recheck measurements before installing each product. Where portions of the Work are indicated to fit to other construction, verify dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying the Work.

C. Space Requirements: Verify space requirements and dimensions of items shown diagrammatically on Drawings.

D. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents caused by differing field conditions outside the control of Contractor, submit a request for information to Architect according to requirements in Division 01 Section "Project Management and Coordination."

3.3 CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT

A. Verification: Before proceeding to lay out the Work, verify layout information shown on Drawings, in relation to the property survey and existing benchmarks. If discrepancies are discovered, notify Engineer and Construction Manager promptly.

B. General: Engage a land surveyor to lay out the Work using accepted surveying practices. 1. Establish benchmarks and control points to set lines and levels at each story of construction and elsewhere

as needed to locate each element of Project. 2. Establish limits on use of Project site. 3. Establish dimensions within tolerances indicated. Do not scale Drawings to obtain required dimensions. 4. Inform installers of lines and levels to which they must comply. 5. Check the location, level and plumb, of every major element as the Work progresses. 6. Notify Engineer and Construction Manager when deviations from required lines and levels exceed allowable

tolerances. 7. Close site surveys with an error of closure equal to or less than the standard established by authorities

having jurisdiction.

C. Site Improvements: Locate and lay out site improvements, including pavements, grading, fill and topsoil placement, utility slopes, and rim and invert elevations.

D. Building Lines and Levels: Locate and lay out control lines and levels for structures, building foundations, column grids, and floor levels, including those required for mechanical and electrical work. Transfer survey markings and elevations for use with control lines and levels. Level foundations and piers from two or more locations.

E. Record Log: Maintain a log of layout control work. Record deviations from required lines and levels. Include beginning and ending dates and times of surveys, weather conditions, name and duty of each survey party member, and types of instruments and tapes used. Make the log available for reference by Architect and Construction Manager.

3.4 FIELD ENGINEERING

A. Reference Points: Locate existing permanent benchmarks, control points, and similar reference points before beginning the Work. Preserve and protect permanent benchmarks and control points during construction operations.



B. Benchmarks: Establish and maintain a minimum of two permanent benchmarks on Project site, referenced to data established by survey control points. Comply with authorities having jurisdiction for type and size of benchmark. 1. Record benchmark locations, with horizontal and vertical data, on Project Record Documents.

C. Certified Survey: On completion of foundation walls, major site improvements, and other work requiring field-engineering services, prepare a certified survey showing dimensions, locations, angles, and elevations of construction and sitework.

D. Final Property Survey: Engage a land surveyor to prepare a final property survey showing significant features (real property) for Project. Include on the survey a certification, signed by land surveyor, that principal metes, bounds, lines, and levels of Project are accurately positioned as shown on the survey. 1. Recording: At Substantial Completion, have the final property survey recorded by or with authorities having

jurisdiction as the official "property survey."

3.5 INSTALLATION

A. General: Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation, as indicated. 1. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level. 2. Where space is limited, install components to maximize space available for maintenance and ease of

removal for replacement. 3. Conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring in finished areas unless otherwise indicated.

B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations for installing products in applications indicated.

C. Install products at the time and under conditions that will ensure the best possible results. Maintain conditions required for product performance until Substantial Completion.

D. Conduct construction operations so no part of the Work is subjected to damaging operations or loading in excess of that expected during normal conditions of occupancy.

E. Sequence the Work and allow adequate clearances to accommodate movement of construction items on site and placement in permanent locations.

F. Tools and Equipment: Do not use tools or equipment that produce harmful noise levels.

G. Templates: Obtain and distribute to the parties involved templates for work specified to be factory prepared and field installed. Check Shop Drawings of other work to confirm that adequate provisions are made for locating and installing products to comply with indicated requirements.

H. Attachment: Provide blocking and attachment plates and anchors and fasteners of adequate size and number to securely anchor each component in place, accurately located and aligned with other portions of the Work. Where size and type of attachments are not indicated, verify size and type required for load conditions. 1. Mounting Heights: Where mounting heights are not indicated, mount components at heights directed by

Engineer. 2. Allow for building movement, including thermal expansion and contraction. 3. Coordinate installation of anchorages. Furnish setting drawings, templates, and directions for installing

anchorages, including sleeves, concrete inserts, anchor bolts, and items with integral anchors, that are to be embedded in concrete or masonry. Deliver such items to Project site in time for installation.

I. Joints: Make joints of uniform width. Where joint locations in exposed work are not indicated, arrange joints for the best visual effect. Fit exposed connections together to form hairline joints.

J. Hazardous Materials: Use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not considered hazardous.



3.6 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Cutting and Patching, General: Employ skilled workers to perform cutting and patching. Proceed with cutting and patching at the earliest feasible time, and complete without delay. 1. Cut in-place construction to provide for installation of other components or performance of other construction,

and subsequently patch as required to restore surfaces to their original condition.

B. Existing Warranties: Remove, replace, patch, and repair materials and surfaces cut or damaged during installation or cutting and patching operations, by methods and with materials so as not to void existing warranties.

C. Temporary Support: Provide temporary support of work to be cut.

D. Protection: Protect in-place construction during cutting and patching to prevent damage. Provide protection from adverse weather conditions for portions of Project that might be exposed during cutting and patching operations.

E. Adjacent Occupied Areas: Avoid interference with use of adjoining areas or interruption of free passage to adjoining areas.

F. Existing Utility Services and Mechanical/Electrical Systems: Where existing services/systems are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, bypass such services/systems before cutting to prevent interruption to occupied areas.

G. Cutting: Cut in-place construction by sawing, drilling, breaking, chipping, grinding, and similar operations, including excavation, using methods least likely to damage elements retained or adjoining construction. If possible, review proposed procedures with original Installer; comply with original Installer's written recommendations. 1. In general, use hand or small power tools designed for sawing and grinding, not hammering and chopping.

Cut holes and slots neatly to minimum size required, and with minimum disturbance of adjacent surfaces. Temporarily cover openings when not in use.

2. Finished Surfaces: Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces. 3. Concrete and Masonry: Cut using a cutting machine, such as an abrasive saw or a diamond-core drill. 4. Excavating and Backfilling: Comply with requirements in applicable Division 31 Sections where required by

cutting and patching operations. 5. Mechanical and Electrical Services: Cut off pipe or conduit in walls or partitions to be removed. Cap, valve,

or plug and seal remaining portion of pipe or conduit to prevent entrance of moisture or other foreign matter after cutting.

6. Proceed with patching after construction operations requiring cutting are complete.

H. Patching: Patch construction by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing up, and similar operations following performance of other work. Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as practicable. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Sections, where applicable. 1. Inspection: Where feasible, test and inspect patched areas after completion to demonstrate physical integrity

of installation. 2. Exposed Finishes: Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and extend finish restoration into retained

adjoining construction in a manner that will minimize evidence of patching and refinishing. 3. Floors and Walls: Where walls or partitions that are removed extend one finished area into another, patch

and repair floor and wall surfaces in the new space. Provide an even surface of uniform finish, color, texture, and appearance. Remove in-place floor and wall coverings and replace with new materials, if necessary, to achieve uniform color and appearance.

4. Ceilings: Patch, repair, or rehang in-place ceilings as necessary to provide an even-plane surface of uniform appearance.

5. Exterior Building Enclosure: Patch components in a manner that restores enclosure to a weathertight condition and ensures thermal and moisture integrity of building enclosure.

I. Cleaning: Clean areas and spaces where cutting and patching are performed. Remove paint, mortar, oils, putty, and similar materials from adjacent finished surfaces.



3.7 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. General: Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Enforce requirements strictly. Dispose of materials lawfully. 1. Comply with requirements in NFPA 241 for removal of combustible waste materials and debris. 2. Do not hold waste materials more than seven days during normal weather or three days if the temperature is

expected to rise above 80 deg F. 3. Containerize hazardous and unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Mark containers

appropriately and dispose of legally, according to regulations.

B. Site: Maintain Project site free of waste materials and debris.

C. Work Areas: Clean areas where work is in progress to the level of cleanliness necessary for proper execution of the Work. 1. Remove liquid spills promptly. 2. Where dust would impair proper execution of the Work, broom-clean or vacuum the entire work area, as

appropriate.

D. Installed Work: Keep installed work clean. Clean installed surfaces according to written instructions of manufacturer or fabricator of product installed, using only cleaning materials specifically recommended. If specific cleaning materials are not recommended, use cleaning materials that are not hazardous to health or property and that will not damage exposed surfaces.

E. Concealed Spaces: Remove debris from concealed spaces before enclosing the space.

F. Exposed Surfaces in Finished Areas: Clean exposed surfaces and protect as necessary to ensure freedom from damage and deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

G. Waste Disposal: Do not bury or burn waste materials on-site. Do not wash waste materials down sewers or into waterways.

H. During handling and installation, clean and protect construction in progress and adjoining materials already in place. Apply protective covering where required to ensure protection from damage or deterioration at Substantial Completion.

I. Clean and provide maintenance on completed construction as frequently as necessary through the remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components to ensure operability without damaging effects.

J. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction operations to assure that no part of the construction, completed or in progress, is subject to harmful, dangerous, damaging, or otherwise deleterious exposure during the construction period.

3.8 STARTING AND ADJUSTING

A. Start equipment and operating components to confirm proper operation. Remove malfunctioning units, replace with new units, and retest.

B. Adjust equipment for proper operation. Adjust operating components for proper operation without binding.

C. Test each piece of equipment to verify proper operation. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment.

D. Manufacturer's Field Service: Comply with qualification requirements in Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements."



3.9 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work is without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for temperature and relative humidity.



CUTTING AND PATCHING Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 017329 - 1/3

SECTION 017329 - CUTTING AND PATCHING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes procedural requirements for cutting and patching.

B. See Divisions 2 through 16 Sections for specific requirements and limitations applicable to cutting and patching individual parts of the Work.

C. See Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping" for patching fire-rated construction.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Cutting and Patching Proposal: Submit a proposal describing procedures at least 10 days before the time cutting and patching will be performed, requesting approval to proceed. Include the following information: 1. Extent: Describe cutting and patching, show how they will be performed, and indicate why they cannot

be avoided. 2. Changes to In-Place Construction: Describe anticipated results. Include changes to structural

elements and operating components as well as changes in building's appearance and other significant visual elements.

3. Products: List products to be used and firms or entities that will perform the Work. 4. Dates: Indicate when cutting and patching will be performed. 5. Utility Services and Mechanical/Electrical Systems: List services/systems that cutting and patching

procedures will disturb or affect. List services/systems that will be relocated and those that will be temporarily out of service. Indicate how long services/systems will be disrupted.

6. Structural Elements: Where cutting and patching involve adding reinforcement to structural elements, submit details and engineering calculations showing integration of reinforcement with original structure.

7. Engineer's Approval: Obtain approval of cutting and patching proposal before cutting and patching. Approval does not waive right to later require removal and replacement of unsatisfactory work.


A. Structural Elements: Do not cut and patch structural elements in a manner that could change their load-carrying capacity or load-deflection ratio.

B. Operational Elements: Do not cut and patch operating elements and related components in a manner that results in reducing their capacity to perform as intended or that results in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety.

C. Miscellaneous Elements: Do not cut and patch miscellaneous elements or related components in a manner that could change their load-carrying capacity, that results in reducing their capacity to perform as intended, or that results in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety. Miscellaneous elements include the following:

D. Visual Requirements: Do not cut and patch construction in a manner that results in visual evidence of cutting and patching. Do not cut and patch construction exposed on the exterior or in occupied spaces in a manner that would, in Engineer's opinion, reduce the building's aesthetic qualities. Remove and replace construction that has been cut and patched in a visually unsatisfactory manner.



1.4 WARRANTY

A. Existing Warranties: Remove, replace, patch, and repair materials and surfaces cut or damaged during cutting and patching operations, by methods and with materials so as not to void existing warranties.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. General: Comply with requirements specified in other Sections.

B. In-Place Materials: Use materials identical to in-place materials. For exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match in-place adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible. 1. If identical materials are unavailable or cannot be used, use materials that, when installed, will match

the visual and functional performance of in-place materials.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine surfaces to be cut and patched and conditions under which cutting and patching are to be performed. 1. Compatibility: Before patching, verify compatibility with and suitability of substrates, including

compatibility with in-place finishes or primers. 2. Proceed with installation only after unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Temporary Support: Provide temporary support of Work to be cut.

B. Protection: Protect in-place construction during cutting and patching to prevent damage. Provide protection from adverse weather conditions for portions of Project that might be exposed during cutting and patching operations.

C. Adjoining Areas: Avoid interference with use of adjoining areas or interruption of free passage to adjoining areas.

D. Existing Utility Services and Mechanical/Electrical Systems: Where existing services/systems are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, bypass such services/systems before cutting to prevent interruption to occupied areas.

3.3 PERFORMANCE

A. General: Employ skilled workers to perform cutting and patching. Proceed with cutting and patching at the earliest feasible time, and complete without delay. 1. Cut in-place construction to provide for installation of other components or performance of other

construction, and subsequently patch as required to restore surfaces to their original condition.

B. Cutting: Cut in-place construction by sawing, drilling, breaking, chipping, grinding, and similar operations, including excavation, using methods least likely to damage elements retained or adjoining construction. If



possible, review proposed procedures with original Installer; comply with original Installer's written recommendations. 1. In general, use hand or small power tools designed for sawing and grinding, not hammering and

chopping. Cut holes and slots as small as possible, neatly to size required, and with minimum disturbance of adjacent surfaces. Temporarily cover openings when not in use.

2. Finished Surfaces: Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces. 3. Concrete or Masonry: Cut using a cutting machine, such as an abrasive saw or a diamond-core drill. 4. Excavating and Backfilling: Comply with requirements in applicable Division 31 Sections where

required by cutting and patching operations. 5. Mechanical and Electrical Services: Cut off pipe or conduit in walls or partitions to be removed. Cap,

valve, or plug and seal remaining portion of pipe or conduit to prevent entrance of moisture or other foreign matter after cutting.

6. Proceed with patching after construction operations requiring cutting are complete.

C. Patching: Patch construction by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing up, and similar operations following performance of other Work. Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Sections. 1. Inspection: Where feasible, test and inspect patched areas after completion to demonstrate integrity of

installation. 2. Exposed Finishes: Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and extend finish restoration into

retained adjoining construction in a manner that will eliminate evidence of patching and refinishing. 3. Floors and Walls: Where walls or partitions that are removed extend one finished area into another,

patch and repair floor and wall surfaces in the new space. Provide an even surface of uniform finish, color, texture, and appearance. Remove in-place floor and wall coverings and replace with new materials, if necessary, to achieve uniform color and appearance.

4. Ceilings: Patch, repair, or rehang in-place ceilings as necessary to provide an even-plane surface of uniform appearance.

5. Exterior Building Enclosure: Patch components in a manner that restores enclosure to a weather tight condition.

D. Cleaning: Clean areas and spaces where cutting and patching are performed. Completely remove paint, mortar, oils, putty, and similar materials.



CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 017419 - 1/6

SECTION 017419 - CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for the following: 1. Salvaging nonhazardous demolition and construction waste. 2. Recycling nonhazardous demolition and construction waste. 3. Disposing of nonhazardous demolition and construction waste.

B. See Division 01 Section "Selective Structure Demolition" for disposition of waste resulting from partial demolition of buildings, structures, and site improvements, and for disposition of hazardous waste.

C. See Division 02 Section "Structure Demolition" for disposition of waste resulting from demolition of buildings, structures, and site improvements, and for disposition of hazardous waste.

D. See Division 31 Section "Site Clearing" for disposition of waste resulting from site clearing and removal of above- and below-grade improvements.

E. See Division 04 Section "Unit Masonry" for disposal requirements for masonry waste.

F. See Division 04 Section "Stone Masonry" for disposal requirements for excess stone and stone waste.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Construction Waste: Building and site improvement materials and other solid waste resulting from construction, remodeling, renovation, or repair operations. Construction waste includes packaging.

B. Demolition Waste: Building and site improvement materials resulting from demolition or selective demolition operations.

C. Disposal: Removal off-site of demolition and construction waste and subsequent sale, recycling, reuse, or deposit in landfill or incinerator acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

D. Recycle: Recovery of demolition or construction waste for subsequent processing in preparation for reuse.

E. Salvage: Recovery of demolition or construction waste and subsequent sale or reuse in another facility.

F. Salvage and Reuse: Recovery of demolition or construction waste and subsequent incorporation into the Work.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Waste Management Plan: Submit 3 copies of plan within 7 days of date established for the Notice to Proceed.

B. Records of Donations: Indicate receipt and acceptance of salvageable waste donated to individuals and organizations. Indicate whether organization is tax exempt.



C. Records of Sales: Indicate receipt and acceptance of salvageable waste sold to individuals and organizations. Indicate whether organization is tax exempt.

D. Recycling and Processing Facility Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of recyclable waste by recycling and processing facilities licensed to accept them. Include manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices.

E. Landfill and Incinerator Disposal Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of waste by landfills and incinerator facilities licensed to accept them. Include manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices.

F. Qualification Data: For [Waste Management Coordinator] [and] [refrigerant recovery technician].

G. Statement of Refrigerant Recovery: Signed by refrigerant recovery technician responsible for recovering refrigerant, stating that all refrigerant that was present was recovered and that recovery was performed according to EPA regulations. Include name and address of technician and date refrigerant was recovered.


A. Waste Management Coordinator Qualifications: LEED Accredited Professional by U.S. Green Building Council. Waste management coordinator may also serve as LEED coordinator.

B. Refrigerant Recovery Technician Qualifications: Certified by EPA-approved certification program.

C. Waste Management Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

1.5 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

A. General: Develop plan consisting of waste identification and waste reduction work plan. Include separate sections in plan for demolition and construction waste. Indicate quantities by weight or volume, but use same units of measure throughout waste management plan.

B. Waste Identification: Indicate anticipated types and quantities of demolition site-clearing and construction waste generated by the Work. Include estimated quantities and assumptions for estimates.

C. Waste Reduction Work Plan: List each type of waste and whether it will be salvaged, recycled, or disposed of in landfill or incinerator. Include points of waste generation, total quantity of each type of waste, quantity for each means of recovery, and handling and transportation procedures. 1. Salvaged Materials for Reuse: For materials that will be salvaged and reused in this Project, describe

methods for preparing salvaged materials before incorporation into the Work. 2. Salvaged Materials for Sale: For materials that will be sold to individuals and organizations, include list

of their names, addresses, and telephone numbers. 3. Salvaged Materials for Donation: For materials that will be donated to individuals and organizations,

include list of their names, addresses, and telephone numbers. 4. Recycled Materials: Include list of local receivers and processors and type of recycled materials each

will accept. Include names, addresses, and telephone numbers. 5. Disposed Materials: Indicate how and where materials will be disposed of. Include name, address,

and telephone number of each landfill and incinerator facility. 6. Handling and Transportation Procedures: Include method that will be used for separating recyclable

waste including sizes of containers, container labeling, and designated location on Project site where materials separation will be located.

D. Forms: Prepare waste management plan on forms included at end of Part 3.




PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

A. General: Implement waste management plan as approved by Owner. Provide handling, containers, storage, signage, transportation, and other items as required to implement waste management plan during the entire duration of the Contract.

B. Waste Management Coordinator: Engage a waste management coordinator to be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and reporting status of waste management work plan. Coordinator shall be present at Project site full time for duration of Project.

C. Training: Train workers, subcontractors, and suppliers on proper waste management procedures, as appropriate for the Work occurring at Project site. 1. Distribute waste management plan to everyone concerned within three days of submittal return. 2. Distribute waste management plan to entities when they first begin work on-site. Review plan

procedures and locations established for salvage, recycling, and disposal.

D. Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct waste management operations to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, walkways, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities. 1. Designate and label specific areas on Project site necessary for separating materials that are to be

salvaged, recycled, reused, donated, and sold. 2. Comply with Division 01 Section "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for controlling dust and dirt,

environmental protection, and noise control.

3.2 SALVAGING DEMOLITION WASTE

A. Salvaged Items for Reuse in the Work: 1. Clean salvaged items. 2. Pack or crate items after cleaning. Identify contents of containers. 3. Store items in a secure area until installation. 4. Protect items from damage during transport and storage. 5. Install salvaged items to comply with installation requirements for new materials and equipment.

Provide connections, supports, and miscellaneous materials necessary to make items functional for use indicated.

B. Salvaged Items for Sale: Not permitted on Project site.

C. Salvaged Items for Owner's Use: 1. Clean salvaged items. 2. Pack or crate items after cleaning. Identify contents of containers. 3. Store items in a secure area until delivery to Owner. 4. Transport items to Owner's storage area on-site as designated by Owner. 5. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

3.3 RECYCLING DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION WASTE, GENERAL

A. General: Recycle paper and beverage containers used by on-site workers.



B. Recycling Receivers and Processors: List below is provided for information only; available recycling receivers and processors include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. City of Laredo

C. Recycling Incentives: Revenues, savings, rebates, tax credits, and other incentives received for recycling waste materials shall be shared equally by Owner and Contractor.

D. Procedures: Separate recyclable waste from other waste materials, trash, and debris. Separate recyclable waste by type at Project site to the maximum extent practical. 1. Provide appropriately marked containers or bins for controlling recyclable waste until they are removed

from Project site. Include list of acceptable and unacceptable materials at each container and bin. a. Inspect containers and bins for contamination and remove contaminated materials if found.

2. Stockpile processed materials on-site without intermixing with other materials. Place, grade, and shape stockpiles to drain surface water. Cover to prevent windblown dust.

3. Stockpile materials away from construction area. Do not store within drip line of remaining trees. 4. Store components off the ground and protect from the weather. 5. Remove recyclable waste off Owner's property and transport to recycling receiver or processor.

3.4 RECYCLING DEMOLITION WASTE

A. Asphaltic Concrete Paving: Grind asphalt to maximum 1-1/2-inch size.

B. Asphaltic Concrete Paving: Break up and transport paving to asphalt-recycling facility.

C. Concrete: Remove reinforcement and other metals from concrete and sort with other metals. 1. Pulverize concrete to maximum 1-1/2-inch size.

D. Masonry: Remove metal reinforcement, anchors, and ties from masonry and sort with other metals. 1. Pulverize masonry to maximum 3/4-inch size. 2. Clean and stack undamaged, whole masonry units on wood pallets.

E. Wood Materials: Sort and stack members according to size, type, and length. Separate lumber, engineered wood products, panel products, and treated wood materials.

F. Metals: Separate metals by type. 1. Structural Steel: Stack members according to size, type of member, and length. 2. Remove and dispose of bolts, nuts, washers, and other rough hardware.

G. Asphalt Shingle Roofing: Separate organic and glass-fiber asphalt shingles and felts. Remove and dispose of nails, staples, and accessories.

H. Gypsum Board: Stack large clean pieces on wood pallets and store in a dry location. Remove edge trim and sort with other metals. Remove and dispose of fasteners.

I. Acoustical Ceiling Panels and Tile: Stack large clean pieces on wood pallets and store in a dry location. 1. Separate suspension system, trim, and other metals from panels and tile and sort with other metals.

J. Carpet[ and Pad]: Roll large pieces tightly after removing debris, trash, adhesive, and tack strips. 1. Store clean, dry carpet[ and pad] in a closed container or trailer provided by Carpet Reclamation

Agency or carpet recycler.

K. Equipment: Drain tanks, piping, and fixtures. Seal openings with caps or plugs. Protect equipment from exposure to weather.



L. Plumbing Fixtures: Separate by type and size.

M. Piping: Reduce piping to straight lengths and store by type and size. Separate supports, hangers, valves, sprinklers, and other components by type and size.

N. Lighting Fixtures: Separate lamps by type and protect from breakage.

O. Electrical Devices: Separate switches, receptacles, switchgear, transformers, meters, panelboards, circuit breakers, and other devices by type.

P. Conduit: Reduce conduit to straight lengths and store by type and size.

3.5 RECYCLING CONSTRUCTION WASTE

A. Packaging: 1. Cardboard and Boxes: Break down packaging into flat sheets. Bundle and store in a dry location. 2. Polystyrene Packaging: Separate and bag materials. 3. Pallets: As much as possible, require deliveries using pallets to remove pallets from Project site. For

pallets that remain on-site, break down pallets into component wood pieces and comply with requirements for recycling wood.

4. Crates: Break down crates into component wood pieces and comply with requirements for recycling wood.

B. Site-Clearing Wastes: Chip brush, branches, and trees at landfill facility.

C. Wood Materials: 1. Clean Cut-Offs of Lumber: Grind or chip into small pieces. 2. Clean Sawdust: Bag sawdust that does not contain painted or treated wood.

D. Gypsum Board: Stack large clean pieces on wood pallets and store in a dry location. 1. Clean Gypsum Board: Grind scraps of clean gypsum board using small mobile chipper or hammer

mill. Screen out paper after grinding.

3.6 DISPOSAL OF WASTE

A. General: Except for items or materials to be salvaged, recycled, or otherwise reused, remove waste materials from Project site and legally dispose of them in a landfill or incinerator acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. 1. Except as otherwise specified, do not allow waste materials that are to be disposed of accumulate on-

site. 2. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

B. Burning: Do not burn waste materials.

C. Burning: Burning of waste materials is permitted only at designated areas on Owner's property, provided required permits are obtained. Provide full-time monitoring for burning materials until fires are extinguished.

D. Disposal: Transport waste materials and dispose of at designated spoil areas on Owner's property.

E. Disposal: Transport waste materials off Owner's property and legally dispose of them.


CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 017700 - 1/4

SECTION 017700 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Inspection procedures. 2. Warranties. 3. Final cleaning.

B. See Division 01 Section "Payment Procedures" for requirements for Applications for Payment for Substantial and Final Completion.

C. See Division 01 Section "Photographic Documentation" for submitting Final Completion construction photographs and negatives.

D. See Division 01 Section "Project Record Documents" for submitting Record Drawings, Record Specifications, and Record Product Data.

E. See Division 01 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data" for operation and maintenance manual requirements.

F. See Division 01 Section "Demonstration and Training" for requirements for instructing Owner's personnel.

G. See Divisions 02 through 49 Sections for specific closeout and special cleaning requirements for the Work in those Sections.

1.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request. 1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and

reasons why the Work is not complete. 2. Advise Owner of pending insurance changeover requirements. 3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance service agreements, final certifications,

and similar documents. 4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Owner unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and

utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar releases. 5. Prepare and submit Project Record Documents, operation and maintenance manuals, Final

Completion construction photographs, damage or settlement surveys, property surveys, and similar final record information.

6. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by Owner. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

7. Make final changeover of permanent locks and deliver keys to Owner. Advise Owner's personnel of changeover in security provisions.

8. Complete startup testing of systems. 9. Submit test/adjust/balance records. 10. Terminate and remove temporary facilities from Project site, along with mockups, construction tools,

and similar elements.



11. Advise Owner of changeover in heat and other utilities. 12. Submit changeover information related to Owner's occupancy, use, operation, and maintenance. 13. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting. 14. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, Engineer will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Engineer will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by Engineer, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued. 1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is

completed or corrected. 2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final Completion.

1.3 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following: 1. Submit a final Application for Payment according to Division 01 Section "Payment Procedures." 2. Submit certified copy of Architect's Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or

corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by Engineer. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

3. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements. 4. Submit pest-control final inspection report and warranty. 5. Instruct Owner's personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and

systems.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, Engineer will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Engineer will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued. 1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is

completed or corrected.

1.4 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit three copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction. 1. Organize list of spaces in sequential order, starting with exterior areas first. 2. Organize items applying to each space by major element, including categories for ceiling, individual

walls, floors, equipment, and building systems.

1.5 WARRANTIES

A. Submittal Time: Submit written warranties on request of Engineer for designated portions of the Work where commencement of warranties other than date of Substantial Completion is indicated.

B. Organize warranty documents into an orderly sequence based on the table of contents of the Project Manual. 1. Bind warranties and bonds in heavy-duty, 3-ring, vinyl-covered, loose-leaf binders, thickness as

necessary to accommodate contents, and sized to receive 8-1/2-by-11-inch paper.



2. Provide heavy paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each separate warranty. Mark tab to identify the product or installation. Provide a typed description of the product or installation, including the name of the product and the name, address, and telephone number of Installer.

3. Identify each binder on the front and spine with the typed or printed title "WARRANTIES," Project name, and name of Contractor.

C. Provide additional copies of each warranty to include in operation and maintenance manuals.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

B. Cleaning: Employ experienced workers or professional cleaners for final cleaning. Clean each surface or unit to condition expected in an average commercial building cleaning and maintenance program. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions. 1. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial

Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project: a. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including

landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances. b. Sweep paved areas broom clean. Remove petrochemical spills, stains, and other foreign

deposits. c. Rake grounds that are neither planted nor paved to a smooth, even-textured surface. d. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site. e. Remove snow and ice to provide safe access to building. f. Clean exposed exterior and interior hard-surfaced finishes to a dirt-free condition, free of

stains, films, and similar foreign substances. Avoid disturbing natural weathering of exterior surfaces. Restore reflective surfaces to their original condition.

g. Remove debris and surface dust from limited access spaces, including roofs, plenums, shafts, trenches, equipment vaults, manholes, attics, and similar spaces.

h. Sweep concrete floors broom clean in unoccupied spaces. i. Vacuum carpet and similar soft surfaces, removing debris and excess nap; shampoo if visible

soil or stains remain. j. Clean transparent materials, including mirrors and glass in doors and windows. Remove

glazing compounds and other noticeable, vision-obscuring materials. Replace chipped or broken glass and other damaged transparent materials. Polish mirrors and glass, taking care not to scratch surfaces.

k. Remove labels that are not permanent. l. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces. Replace

finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.



1) Do not paint over "UL" and similar labels, including mechanical and electrical nameplates.

m. Wipe surfaces of mechanical and electrical equipment and similar equipment. Remove excess lubrication, paint and mortar droppings, and other foreign substances.

n. Replace parts subject to unusual operating conditions. o. Clean plumbing fixtures to a sanitary condition, free of stains, including stains resulting from

water exposure. p. Replace disposable air filters and clean permanent air filters. Clean exposed surfaces of

diffusers, registers, and grills. q. Clean light fixtures, lamps, globes, and reflectors to function with full efficiency. Replace

burned-out bulbs, and those noticeably dimmed by hours of use, and defective and noisy starters in fluorescent and mercury vapor fixtures to comply with requirements for new fixtures.

r. Leave Project clean and ready for occupancy.

C. Pest Control: Engage an experienced, licensed exterminator to make a final inspection and rid Project of rodents, insects, and other pests. Prepare a report.

D. Comply with safety standards for cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Owner's property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.



PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 017839 - 1/3

SECTION 017839 - PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for Project Record Documents, including the following: 1. Record Drawings. 2. Record Specifications. 3. Record Product Data.

B. See Division 01 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data" for operation and maintenance manual requirements.

C. See Divisions 02 through 49 Sections for specific requirements for Project Record Documents of the Work in those Sections.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Record Drawings: Comply with the following: 1. Number of Copies: Submit one set(s) of marked-up Record Prints. 2. Number of Copies: Submit copies of Record Drawings as follows:

a. Initial Submittal: Submit one set(s) of plots from corrected Record CAD Drawings and one set(s) of marked-up Record Prints. Architect will initial and date each plot and mark whether general scope of changes, additional information recorded, and quality of drafting are acceptable. Architect will return and prints for organizing into sets, printing, binding, and final submittal.

b. Final Submittal: Submit one set(s) of marked-up Record Prints, and the following: 1) Record CAD Drawing Files and Plots: One set(s). 2) Copies printed from Record: . Plot and print each Drawing, whether or not changes and

additional information were recorded.

B. Record Specifications: Submit one copy of Project's Specifications, including addenda and contract modifications.

C. Record Product Data: Submit one copy of each Product Data submittal.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Record Prints: Maintain one set of blue- or black-line white prints of the Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings. 1. Preparation: Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that

shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up Record Prints. a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that would be difficult to identify

or measure and record later.



b. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Mark the Contract Drawings or Shop Drawings, whichever is most capable of showing actual physical conditions, completely and accurately. If Shop Drawings are marked, show cross-reference on the Contract Drawings.

3. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish between changes for different categories of the Work at same location.

4. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, alternate numbers, Change Order numbers, and similar identification, where applicable.

B. Record Transparencies: Immediately before inspection for Certificate of Substantial Completion, review marked-up Record Prints with Engineer. When authorized, prepare a full set of corrected transparencies of the Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings. 1. Incorporate changes and additional information previously marked on Record Prints. Erase, redraw,

and add details and notations where applicable. 2. Refer instances of uncertainty to Engineer for resolution. 3. Owner will furnish Contractor one set of transparencies of the Contract Drawings for use in recording

information. 4. Print the Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings for use as Record Transparencies. Engineer will

make the Contract Drawings available to Contractor's print shop.

C. Format: Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location. 1. Record Prints: Organize Record Prints and newly prepared Record Drawings into manageable sets.

Bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets. 2. Record Transparencies: Organize into unbound sets matching Record Prints. Place transparencies in

durable tube-type drawing containers with end caps. Mark end cap of each container with identification. If container does not include a complete set, identify Drawings included.

3. Record CAD Drawings: Organize CAD information into separate electronic files that correspond to each sheet of the Contract Drawings. Name each file with the sheet identification. Include identification in each CAD file.

4. Identification: As follows: a. Project name. b. Date. c. Designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS." d. Name of Engineer. e. Name of Contractor.

2.2 RECORD SPECIFICATIONS

A. Preparation: Mark Specifications to indicate the actual product installation where installation varies from that indicated in Specifications, addenda, and contract modifications. 1. Give particular attention to information on concealed products and installations that cannot be readily

identified and recorded later. 2. Mark copy with the proprietary name and model number of products, materials, and equipment

furnished, including substitutions and product options selected. 3. Record the name of manufacturer, supplier, Installer, and other information necessary to provide a

record of selections made. 4. Note related Change Orders, Record Product Data, and Record Drawings where applicable.

2.3 RECORD PRODUCT DATA

A. Preparation: Mark Product Data to indicate the actual product installation where installation varies substantially from that indicated in Product Data submittal.



1. Give particular attention to information on concealed products and installations that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

2. Include significant changes in the product delivered to Project site and changes in manufacturer's written instructions for installation.

3. Note related Change Orders, Record Specifications, and Record Drawings where applicable.

2.4 MISCELLANEOUS RECORD SUBMITTALS

A. Assemble miscellaneous records required by other Specification Sections for miscellaneous record keeping and submittal in connection with actual performance of the Work. Bind or file miscellaneous records and identify each, ready for continued use and reference.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 RECORDING AND MAINTENANCE

A. Recording: Maintain one copy of each submittal during the construction period for Project Record Document purposes. Post changes and modifications to Project Record Documents as they occur; do not wait until the end of Project.

B. Maintenance of Record Documents and Samples: Store Record Documents and Samples in the field office apart from the Contract Documents used for construction. Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes. Maintain Record Documents in good order and in a clean, dry, legible condition, protected from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for Engineer's reference during normal working hours.



SELECTIVE STRUCTURE DEMOLITION Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 024119 - 1/4

SECTION 024119 - SELECTIVE STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following: 1. Demolition and removal of selected portions of building or structure. 2. Salvage of existing items to be recycled.

B. See Division 01 Section "Construction Waste Management and Disposal" for disposal of demolished materials.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Remove: Detach items from existing construction and legally dispose of them off-site, unless indicated to be removed and salvaged or removed and reinstalled.

B. Remove and Salvage: Detach items from existing construction and deliver them to Owner ready for reuse.

C. Remove and Reinstall: Detach items from existing construction, prepare them for reuse, and reinstall them where indicated.

D. Existing to Remain: Existing items of construction that are not to be removed and that are not otherwise indicated to be removed, removed and salvaged, or removed and reinstalled.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Schedule of Selective Demolition Activities: Indicate detailed sequence of selective demolition and removal work, with starting and ending dates for each activity, interruption of utility services, use of elevator and stairs, and locations of temporary partitions and means of egress.

B. Predemolition Photographs or Videotapes: Show existing conditions of adjoining construction and site improvements, including finish surfaces, that might be misconstrued as damage caused by selective demolition operations. Comply with Division 01 Section "Photographic Documentation." Submit before Work begins.

C. Landfill Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of hazardous wastes by a landfill facility licensed to accept hazardous wastes. 1. Comply with submittal requirements in Division 01 Section "Construction Waste Management and

Disposal."


A. Demolition Firm Qualifications: An experienced firm that has specialized in demolition work similar in material and extent to that indicated for this Project.

B. Refrigerant Recovery Technician Qualifications: Certified by an EPA-approved certification program.

C. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing EPA notification regulations before beginning selective demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

D. Standards: Comply with ANSI A10.6 and NFPA 241.



E. Predemolition Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Owner will occupy portions of building immediately adjacent to selective demolition area. Conduct selective demolition so Owner's operations will not be disrupted.

B. Notify Engineer of discrepancies between existing conditions and Drawings before proceeding with selective demolition.

C. Hazardous Materials: It is known that hazardous materials will be encountered in the Work. 1. Owner will hire a consultant to monitor the safe removal of hazardous materials under a separate

contract. It shall be the general contractor’s responsibility to include in his bid and under his direction a licensed asbestos abatement contractor. This work is specified elsewhere in these specifications.

D. Storage or sale of removed items or materials on-site is not permitted.

E. Utility Service: Maintain existing utilities indicated to remain in service and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations. 1. Maintain fire-protection facilities in service during selective demolition operations.

1.6 WARRANTY

A. Existing Warranties: Remove, replace, patch, and repair materials and surfaces cut or damaged during selective demolition, by methods and with materials so as not to void existing warranties.


PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that utilities have been disconnected and capped.

B. Survey existing conditions and correlate with requirements indicated to determine extent of selective demolition required.

C. Survey of Existing Conditions: Record existing conditions by use of preconstruction photographs. 1. Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Photographic Documentation."

D. Perform surveys as the Work progresses to detect hazards resulting from selective demolition activities.

3.2 UTILITY SERVICES AND MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

A. Existing Services/Systems: Maintain services/systems indicated to remain and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations.

B. Service/System Requirements: Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap off indicated utility services and mechanical/electrical systems serving areas to be selectively demolished. 1. Arrange to shut off indicated utilities with utility companies.



2. If services/systems are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, before proceeding with selective demolition provide temporary services/systems that bypass area of selective demolition and that maintain continuity of services/systems to other parts of building.

3. Cut off pipe or conduit in walls or partitions to be removed. Cap, valve, or plug and seal remaining portion of pipe or conduit after bypassing.

3.3 PREPARATION

A. Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct selective demolition and debris-removal operations to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, walkways, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities. 1. Comply with requirements for access and protection specified in Division 01 Section "Temporary

Facilities and Controls."

B. Temporary Facilities: Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.

C. Temporary Shoring: Provide and maintain shoring, bracing, and structural supports as required to preserve stability and prevent movement, settlement, or collapse of construction and finishes to remain, and to prevent unexpected or uncontrolled movement or collapse of construction being demolished.

3.4 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

A. General: Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete the Work within limitations of governing regulations and as follows: 1. Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square, and true to dimensions required. Use cutting methods

least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction. Use hand tools or small power tools designed for sawing or grinding, not hammering and chopping, to minimize disturbance of adjacent surfaces. Temporarily cover openings to remain.

2. Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces to avoid marring existing finished surfaces.

3. Do not use cutting torches until work area is cleared of flammable materials. At concealed spaces, such as duct and pipe interiors, verify condition and contents of hidden space before starting flame-cutting operations. Maintain fire watch and portable fire-suppression devices during flame-cutting operations.

4. Locate selective demolition equipment and remove debris and materials so as not to impose excessive loads on supporting walls, floors, or framing.

5. Dispose of demolished items and materials promptly. Comply with requirements in Division 01 Section "Construction Waste Management and Disposal."

B. Removed and Salvaged Items: 1. Clean salvaged items. 2. Pack or crate items after cleaning. Identify contents of containers. 3. Store items in a secure area until delivery to Owner. 4. Transport items to Owner's storage area designated by Owner. 5. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

C. Existing Items to Remain: Protect construction indicated to remain against damage and soiling during selective demolition. When permitted by Architect, items may be removed to a suitable, protected storage location during selective demolition and cleaned and reinstalled in their original locations after selective demolition operations are complete.



3.5 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS

A. General: Except for items or materials indicated to be recycled, reused, salvaged, reinstalled, or otherwise indicated to remain Owner's property, remove demolished materials from Project site and legally dispose of them in an EPA-approved landfill. 1. Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Construction Waste Management and

Disposal."

B. Burning: Do not burn demolished materials.

C. Disposal: Transport demolished materials off Owner's property and legally dispose of them.

3.6 CLEANING

A. Clean adjacent structures and improvements of dust, dirt, and debris caused by selective demolition operations. Return adjacent areas to condition existing before selective demolition operations began.



CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 033000 - 1/17

SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies cast-in place concrete, including formwork, reinforcing, mix design, placement procedures, and finishes.

B. Cast-in-place concrete includes the following:

1. Foundations and footings. 2. Slabs-on-grade. 3. Equipment pads and bases.

C. Related Sections: The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this Section:

1. Division 2 Section "Portland Cement Concrete Paving" for concrete paving and walks. 1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submit the following according to Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Specification Sections.

B. Product data for proprietary materials and items, including reinforcement and forming accessories, admixtures, patching compounds, waterstops, joint systems, curing compounds, dry-shake finish materials, and others if requested by Engineer.

C. Shop drawings for reinforcement detailing fabricating, bending, and placing concrete reinforcement. Comply

with ACI SP-66 (88), �ACI Detailing manual," showing bar schedules, stirrup spacing, bent bar diagrams, and arrangement of concrete reinforcement. Include special reinforcing required for openings through concrete structures.

D. Shop drawings for formwork indicating fabrication and erection of forms for specific finished concrete

surfaces. Show form construction including jointing, special form joints or reveals, location and pattern of form tie placement, and other items that affect exposed concrete visually.

1. Engineer's review is for general architectural applications and features only. Designing formwork for

structural stability and efficiency is Contractor's responsibility.

E. Samples of materials as requested by Engineer, including names, sources, and descriptions, as follows:

1. Color finishes. 2. Normal weight aggregates. 3. Reglets. 4. Waterstops. 5. Vapor retarder/barrier.



F. Laboratory test reports for concrete materials and mix design test.

G. Material certificates in lieu of material laboratory test reports when permitted by Engineer. Material certificates shall be signed by manufacturer and Contractor, certifying that each material item complies with or exceeds specified requirements. Provide certification from admixture manufacturers that chloride content complies with specification requirements.


A. Codes and Standards: Comply with provisions of the following codes, specifications, and standards, except where more stringent requirements are shown or specified:

1. American Concrete Institute (ACI) 301, "Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings." 2. ACI 318, "Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete." 3. Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) "Manual of Standard Practice."

B. Concrete Testing Service: Owner to engage an independent testing laboratory acceptable to Engineer to

perform material evaluation tests and to design concrete mixes.

C. Materials and installed work may require testing and retesting at any time during progress of Work. Tests, including retesting of rejected materials for installed Work, shall be done at Contractor's expense.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 FORM MATERIALS

A. Forms for Exposed Finish Concrete: Plywood, metal, metal-framed plywood faced, or other acceptable panel-type materials to provide continuous, straight, smooth, exposed surfaces. Furnish in largest practicable sizes to minimize number of joints and to conform to joint system shown on drawings.

1. Use plywood complying with U.S. Product Standard PS-1 "B-B (Concrete Form) Plywood," Class I,

Exterior Grade or better, mill-oiled and edge-sealed, with each piece bearing legible inspection trademark.

B. Forms for Unexposed Finish Concrete: Plywood, lumber, metal, or another acceptable material. Provide

lumber dressed on at least two edges and one side for tight fit.

C. Form Release Agent: Provide commercial formulation form release agent with a maximum of 350 mg/l volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that will not bond with, stain, or adversely affect concrete surfaces and will not impair subsequent treatments of concrete surfaces.

D. Form Ties: Factory-fabricated, adjustable-length, removable or snap-off metal form ties designed to prevent

form deflection and to prevent spalling of concrete upon removal. Provide units that will leave no metal closer than 1-1/2 inches to the plane of the exposed concrete surface.

1. Provide ties that, when removed, will leave holes not larger than 1 inch in diameter in the concrete

surface. 2.2 REINFORCING MATERIALS

A. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615, Grade 40 for No. 3 bars, Grade 60 for No. 4 bars and larger, deformed.

B. Steel Wire: ASTM A 82, plain, cold-drawn steel.



C. Welded Wire Fabric: ASTM A 185, welded steel wire fabric.

D. Deformed-Steel Welded Wire Fabric: ASTM A 497.

E. Supports for Reinforcement: Bolsters, chairs, ACI approved precast concrete block supports, spacers, and

other devices for spacing, supporting, and fastening reinforcing bars and welded wire fabric in place. Use wire bar-type supports complying with CRSI specifications.

1. For slabs-on-grade, use supports with sand plates or horizontal runners where base material will not

support chair legs. 2. For exposed-to-view concrete surfaces where legs of supports are in contact with forms, provide

supports with legs that are protected by plastic (CRSI, Class 1) or stainless steel (CRSI, Class 2). 2.3 CONCRETE MATERIALS

A. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, Type I.

1. Use one brand of cement throughout Project unless otherwise acceptable to Engineer of Record.

B. Normal-Weight Aggregates: ASTM C 33 and as specified. Provide aggregates from a single source for exposed concrete.

1. For exposed exterior surfaces, do not use fine or coarse aggregates that contain substances that

cause spalling. 2. Local aggregates not complying with ASTM C 33 that have been shown to produce concrete of

adequate strength and durability by special tests or actual service may be used when acceptable to Engineer.

C. Lightweight Aggregates: ASTM C 330.

1. Nominal maximum aggregate size: 1-1/2 inch. D. Water: Potable.

E. Admixtures, General: Provide concrete admixtures that contain not more than 0.1 percent chloride ions.

F. Air-Entraining Admixture: ASTM C 260, certified by manufacturer to be compatible with other required

admixtures.

1. Available Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, products that may be incorporated in the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

2. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:

a. Air-Tite, Cormix Construction Chemicals. b. Air-Mix or Perma-Air, Euclid Chemical Co. c. Darex AEA or Daravair, W.R. Grace & Co. d. MB-VR or Micro-Air, Master Builders, Inc. e. Sealtight AEA, W.R. Meadows, Inc. f. Sika AER, Sika Corp.

G. Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C 494, Type A.

1. Available Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, products that may be incorporated in

the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: 2. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:



a. Chemtard, ChemMasters Corp. b. PSI N, Cormix Construction Chemicals. c. Eucon WR-75, Euclid Chemical Co. d. WRDA, W.R. Grace & Co. e. Pozzolith Normal or Polyheed, Master Builders, Inc. f. Metco W.R., Metalcrete Industries. g. Prokrete-N, Prokrete Industries. h. Plastocrete 161, Sika Corp.

H. High-Range Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C 494, Type F or Type G.



a. Super P, Anti-Hydro Co., Inc. b. Cormix 200, Cormix Construction Chemicals. c. Eucon 37, Euclid Chemical Co. d. WRDA 19 or Daracem, W.R. Grace & Co. e. Rheobuild or Polyheed, Master Builders, Inc. f. Superslump, Metalcrete Industries. g. PSPL, Prokrete Industries. h. Sikament 300, Sika Corp.

I. Water-Reducing, Accelerating Admixture: ASTM C 494, Type E.



a. Q-Set, Conspec Marketing & Manufacturing Co. b. Lubricon NCA, Cormix Construction Chemicals. c. Accelguard 80, Euclid Chemical Co. d. Daraset, W.R. Grace & Co. e. Pozzutec 20, Master Builders, Inc. f. Accel-Set, Metalcrete Industries.

J. Water-Reducing, Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 494, Type D.



a. PSI-R Plus, Cormix Construction Chemicals. b. Eucon Retarder 75, Euclid Chemical Co. c. Daratard-17, W.R. Grace & Co. d. Pozzolith R, Master Builders, Inc. e. Protard, Prokrete Industries. f. Plastiment, Sika Corporation.

2.4 RELATED MATERIALS

A. Reglets: Where sheet flashing or bituminous membranes are terminated in reglets, provide reglets of not less than 0.0217-inch-thick (26-gage) galvanized sheet steel. Fill reglet or cover face opening to prevent intrusion of concrete or debris.



B. Dovetail Anchor Slots: Hot-dip galvanized sheet steel, not less than 0.0336 inch thick (22 gage) with bent tab anchors. Fill slot with temporary filler or cover face opening to prevent intrusion of concrete or debris.

C. Waterstops: Provide flat, dumbbell-type or centerbulb-type waterstops at construction joints and other joints

as indicated. Size to suit joints.

D. Rubber Waterstops: Corps of Engineers CRD-C 513.

1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated in the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products of one of the following:

a. The Burke Co. b. Progress Unlimited. c. Williams Products, Inc.

E. Polyvinyl Chloride Waterstops: Corps of Engineers CRD-C 572.

1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products

that may be incorporated in the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: 2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products of one of the following:

a. The Burke Co. b. Greenstreak Plastic Products Co. c. W.R. Meadows, Inc. d. Progress Unlimited. e. Schlegel Corp. f. Vinylex Corp.

F. Vapor Retarder: Provide vapor retarder that is resistant to deterioration when tested according to ASTM E 154, as follows:

1. Polyethylene sheet not less than 10 mils thick.

G. Nonslip Aggregate Finish: Provide fused aluminum oxide granules or crushed emery as the abrasive

aggregate for a nonslip finish, with emery aggregate containing not less than 50 percent aluminum oxide and not less than 25 percent ferric oxide. Use material that is factory-graded, packaged, rustproof, nonglazing, and unaffected by freezing, moisture, and cleaning materials.

H. Absorptive Cover: Burlap cloth made from jute or kenaf, weighing approximately 9 oz. per sq. yd., complying

with AASHTO M 182, Class 2.

I. Moisture-Retaining Cover: One of the following, complying with ASTM C 171.

1. Waterproof paper. 2. Polyethylene film. 3. Polyethylene-coated burlap.

J. Liquid Membrane-Forming Curing Compound: Liquid-type membrane-forming curing compound complying

with ASTM C 309, Type I, Class A. Moisture loss not more than 0.55 kg/sq. meter when applied at 200 sq. ft./gal.

1. Provide material that has a maximum volatile organic compound (VOC) rating of 350 mg per liter.





a. A-H 3 Way Sealer, Anti-Hydro Co., Inc. b. Spartan-Cote, The Burke Co. c. Conspec #1, Conspec Marketing & Mfg. Co. d. Sealco 309, Cormix Construction Chemicals. e. Day-Chem Cure and Seal, Dayton Superior Corp. f. Eucocure, Euclid Chemical Co. g. Horn Clear Seal, A.C. Horn, Inc. h. L&M Cure R, L&M Construction Chemicals, Inc. i. Masterkure, Master Builders, Inc. j. CS-309, W.R. Meadows, Inc. k. Seal N Kure, Metalcrete Industries. l. Kure-N-Seal, Sonneborn-Chemrex. m. Stontop CS2, Stonhard, Inc.

K. Water-Based Acrylic Membrane Curing Compound: ASTM C 309, Type I, Class B.



a. Highseal, Conspec Marketing and Mfg. Co. b. Sealco - VOC, Cormix Construction Chemicals. c. Safe Cure and Seal, Dayton Superior Corp. d. Aqua-Cure, Euclid Chemical Co. e. Dress & Seal WB, L&M Construction Chemicals, Inc. f. Masterkure 100W, Master Builders, Inc. g. Vocomp-20, W.R. Meadows, Inc. h. Metcure, Metalcrete Industries. i. Stontop CS1, Stonhard, Inc.

L. Evaporation Control: Monomolecular film-forming compound applied to exposed concrete slab surfaces for

temporary protection from rapid moisture loss.



j. Aquafilm, Conspec Marketing and Mfg. Co. k. Eucobar, Euclid Chemical Co. l. E-Con, L&M Construction Chemicals, Inc. m. Confilm, Master Builders, Inc. n. Waterhold, Metalcrete Industries.

M. Bonding Agent: Polyvinyl acetate or acrylic base.

3 Available Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, products that may be incorporated in

the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: 4 Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:

a. Polyvinyl Acetate (Interior Only):

1 Superior Concrete Bonder, Dayton Superior Corp. 2 Euco Weld, Euclid Chemical Co.



3 Weld-Crete, Larsen Products Corp. 4 Everweld, L&M Construction Chemicals, Inc. 5 Herculox, Metalcrete Industries. 6 Ready Bond, Symons Corp.

b. Acrylic or Styrene Butadiene:

7 Acrylic Bondcrete, The Burke Co. 8 Strongbond, Conspec Marketing and Mfg. Co. 9 Day-Chem Ad Bond, Dayton Superior Corp. 10 SBR Latex, Euclid Chemical Co. 11 Daraweld C, W.R. Grace & Co. 12 Hornweld, A.C. Horn, Inc. 13 Everbond, L&M Construction Chemicals, Inc. 14 Acryl-Set, Master Builders Inc. 15 Intralok, W.R. Meadows, Inc. 16 Acrylpave, Metalcrete Industries. 17 Sonocrete, Sonneborn-Chemrex. 18 Stonlock LB2, Stonhard, Inc. 19 Strong Bond, Symons Corp.

N. Epoxy Adhesive: ASTM C 881, two-component material suitable for use on dry or damp surfaces. Provide

material type, grade, and class to suit Project requirements.

5 Available Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, products that may be incorporated in the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

6 Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:

a. Burke Epoxy M.V., The Burke Co. b. Spec-Bond 100, Conspec Marketing and Mfg. Co. c. Resi-Bond (J-58), Dayton Superior. d. Euco Epoxy System #452 or #620, Euclid Chemical Co. e. Epoxtite Binder 2390, A.C. Horn, Inc. f. Epabond, L&M Construction Chemicals, Inc. g. Concresive Standard Liquid, Master Builders, Inc. h. Rezi-Weld 1000, W.R. Meadows, Inc. i. Metco Hi-Mod Epoxy, Metalcrete Industries. j. Sikadur 32 Hi-Mod, Sika Corp. k. Stonset LV5, Stonhard, Inc. l. R-600 Series, Symons Corp.

2.5 PROPORTIONING AND DESIGNING MIXES

A. Prepare design mixes for each type and strength of concrete by either laboratory trial batch or field experience methods as specified in ACI 301. For the trial batch method, use an independent testing agency acceptable to Engineer for preparing and reporting proposed mix designs.

7 Do not use the same testing agency for field quality control testing.

8 Use of fly ash or calcium chloride will not be permitted in concrete, unless noted otherwise.

B. Submit written reports to Architect of each proposed mix for each class of concrete at least 15 days prior to start of Work. Do not begin concrete production until proposed mix designs have been reviewed by Engineer.

C. Design mixes to provide normal weight concrete with the following properties as indicated on drawings and



schedules:

9 3000-psi, 28-day compressive strength; water-cement ratio, 0.58 maximum (non-air-entrained), 0.46 maximum (air-entrained). For slabs on grade, grade beam, loading docks & ramps.

10 2500-psi, 28-day compressive strength; water-cement ratio, 0.67 maximum (non-air-entrained), 0.54 maximum (air-entrained). For miscellaneous sidewalks and curbs not otherwise called out to have a higher strength.

D. Water-Cement Ratio: Provide concrete for following conditions with maximum water-cement (W/C) ratios as

follows:

11 Subjected to freezing and thawing: W/C 0.45.

E. Slump Limits: Proportion and design mixes to result in concrete slump at point of placement as follows:

12 Ramps, slabs, and sloping surfaces: Not more than 3 inches. 13 Reinforced foundation systems: Not less than 1 inch and not more than 5 inches. 14 Concrete containing high-range water-reducing admixture (superplasticizer): Not more than 8 inches

after adding admixture to site-verified 2-to-3-inch slump concrete. 15 Other concrete: Not more than 4 inches.

F. Adjustment to Concrete Mixes: Mix design adjustments may be requested by Contractor when

characteristics of materials, job conditions, weather, test results, or other circumstances warrant, as accepted by Engineer. Laboratory test data for revised mix design and strength results must be submitted to and accepted by Architect before using in Work.

2.6 ADMIXTURES

A. Use water-reducing admixture or high-range water-reducing admixture (superplasticizer) in concrete, as required, for placement and workability.

B. Use accelerating admixture in concrete slabs placed at ambient temperatures below 50 deg F (10 deg C).

C. Use high-range water-reducing admixture in pumped concrete, concrete for heavy-use industrial slabs,

architectural concrete, parking structure slabs, concrete required to be watertight, and concrete with water-cement ratios below 0.50.

D. Use admixtures for water reduction and set accelerating or retarding in strict compliance with manufacturer's

directions. 2.7 CONCRETE MIXING

A. Job-Site Mixing: Mix concrete materials in appropriate drum-type batch machine mixer. For mixers of 1 cu. yd. or smaller capacity, continue mixing at least 1-1/2 minutes, but not more than 5 minutes after ingredients are in mixer, before any part of batch is released. For mixers of capacity larger than 1 cu. yd., increase minimum 1-1/2 minutes of mixing time by 15 seconds for each additional cu. yd.

16 Provide batch ticket for each batch discharged and used in the Work, indicating Project identification

name and number, date, mix type, mix time, quantity, and amount of water introduced.

B. Ready-Mixed Concrete: Comply with requirements of ASTM C 94, and as specified.

17 When air temperature is between 85 deg F (30 deg C) and 90 deg F (32 deg C), reduce mixing and



delivery time from 1-1/2 hours to 75 minutes, and when air temperature is above 90 deg F (32 deg C), reduce mixing and delivery time to 60 minutes.

PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 GENERAL

A. Coordinate the installation of joint materials, vapor retarder/barrier, and other related materials with placement of forms and reinforcing steel.

3.2 FORMS

A. General: Design, erect, support, brace, and maintain formwork to support vertical, lateral, static, and dynamic loads that might be applied until concrete structure can support such loads. Construct formwork so concrete members and structures are of correct size, shape, alignment, elevation, and position. Maintain formwork construction tolerances and surface irregularities complying with the following ACI 347 limits:

18 Provide Class A tolerances for concrete surfaces exposed to view. 19 Provide Class C tolerances for other concrete surfaces.

B. Construct forms to sizes, shapes, lines, and dimensions shown and to obtain accurate alignment, location,

grades, level, and plumb work in finished structures. Provide for openings, offsets, sinkages, keyways, recesses, moldings, rustications, reglets, chamfers, blocking, screeds, bulkheads, anchorages and inserts, and other features required in the Work. Use selected materials to obtain required finishes. Solidly butt joints and provide backup at joints to prevent cement paste from leaking.

C. Fabricate forms for easy removal without hammering or prying against concrete surfaces. Provide crush

plates or wrecking plates where stripping may damage cast concrete surfaces. Provide top forms for inclined surfaces where slope is too steep to place concrete with bottom forms only. Kerf wood inserts for forming keyways, reglets, recesses, and the like for easy removal.

D. Provide temporary openings for clean-outs and inspections where interior area of formwork is inaccessible

before and during concrete placement. Securely brace temporary openings and set tightly to forms to prevent losing concrete mortar. Locate temporary openings in forms at inconspicuous locations.

E. Chamfer exposed corners and edges as indicated, using wood, metal, PVC, or rubber chamfer strips

fabricated to produce uniform smooth lines and tight edge joints.

F. Provisions for Other Trades: Provide openings in concrete formwork to accommodate work of other trades. Determine size and location of openings, recesses, and chases from trades providing such items. Accurately place and securely support items built into forms.

G. Cleaning and Tightening: Thoroughly clean forms and adjacent surfaces to receive concrete. Remove

chips, wood, sawdust, dirt, or other debris just before placing concrete. Retighten forms and bracing before placing concrete, as required, to prevent mortar leaks and maintain proper alignment.

3.3 VAPOR RETARDER/BARRIER INSTALLATION

A. General: Place vapor retarder/barrier sheeting in position with longest dimension parallel with direction of pour.

B. Lap joints 6 inches and seal with manufacturer's recommended mastic or pressure-sensitive tape.



3.4 PLACING REINFORCEMENT

A. General: Comply with Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute's recommended practice for "Placing Reinforcing Bars," for details and methods of reinforcement placement and supports and as specified.

20 Avoiding cutting or puncturing vapor retarder/barrier during reinforcement placement and concreting

operations. Repair damages before placing concrete.

B. Clean reinforcement of loose rust and mill scale, earth, ice, and other materials that reduce or destroy bond with concrete.

C. Accurately position, support, and secure reinforcement against displacement. Locate and support reinforcing

by metal chairs, runners, bolsters, spacers, and hangers, as approved by Engineer.

D. Place reinforcement to maintain minimum coverages as indicated for concrete protection. Arrange, space, and securely tie bars and bar supports to hold reinforcement in position during concrete placement operations. Set wire ties so ends are directed into concrete, not toward exposed concrete surfaces.

E. Install welded wire fabric in lengths as long as practicable. Lap adjoining pieces at least one full mesh and

lace splices with wire. Offset laps of adjoining widths to prevent continuous laps in either direction. 3.5 JOINTS

A. Construction Joints: Locate and install construction joints so they do not impair strength or appearance of the structure, as acceptable to Architect.

B. Provide keyways at least 1-1/2 inches deep in construction joints in walls and slabs and between walls and

footings. Bulkheads designed and accepted for this purpose may be used for slabs.

C. Place construction joints perpendicular to main reinforcement. Continue reinforcement across construction joints except as indicated otherwise. Do not continue reinforcement through sides of strip placements.

D. Use bonding agent on existing concrete surfaces that will be joined with fresh concrete.

E. Waterstops: Provide waterstops in construction joints as indicated. Install waterstops to form continuous

diaphragm in each joint. Support and protect exposed waterstops during progress of Work. Field-fabricate joints in waterstops according to manufacturer's printed instructions.

F. Isolation Joints in Slabs-on-Grade: Construct isolation joints in slabs-on-grade at points of contact between

slabs-on-grade and vertical surfaces, such as column pedestals, foundation walls, grade beams, and other locations, as indicated.

21 Joint fillers and sealants are specified in Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants."

G. Contraction (Control) Joints in Slabs-on-Grade: Construct contraction joints in slabs-on-grade to form panels

of patterns as shown. Use saw cuts 1/8 inch wide by one-fourth of slab depth or inserts 1/4 inch wide by one-fourth of slab depth, unless otherwise indicated.

22 Form contraction joints by inserting premolded plastic, hardboard, or fiberboard strip into fresh

concrete until top surface of strip is flush with slab surface. Tool slab edges round on each side of insert. After concrete has cured, remove inserts and clean groove of loose debris.

23 Contraction joints in unexposed floor slabs may be formed by saw cuts as soon as possible after slab finishing as may be safely done without dislodging aggregate.



24 If joint pattern is not shown, provide joints not exceeding 15 feet in either direction and located to conform to bay spacing wherever possible (at column centerlines, half bays, third bays).

25 Joint fillers and sealants are specified in Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants." 3.6 INSTALLING EMBEDDED ITEMS

A. General: Set and build into formwork anchorage devices and other embedded items required for other work that is attached to or supported by cast-in-place concrete. Use setting drawings, diagrams, instructions, and directions provided by suppliers of items to be attached.

B. Install reglets to receive top edge of foundation sheet waterproofing and to receive through-wall flashings in

outer face of concrete frame at exterior walls, where flashing is shown at lintels, relieving angles, and other conditions.

C. Install dovetail anchor slots in concrete structures as indicated on drawings.

D. Forms for Slabs: Set edge forms, bulkheads, and intermediate screed strips for slabs to achieve required

elevations and contours in finished surfaces. Provide and secure units to support screed strips using strike-off templates or compacting-type screeds.

3.7 PREPARING FORM SURFACES

A. General: Coat contact surfaces of forms with an approved, nonresidual, low-VOC, form-coating compound before placing reinforcement.

B. Do not allow excess form-coating material to accumulate in forms or come into contact with in-place concrete

surfaces against which fresh concrete will be placed. Apply according to manufacturer's instructions.

26 Coat steel forms with a nonstaining, rust-preventative material. Rust-stained steel formwork is not acceptable.

3.8 CONCRETE PLACEMENT

A. Inspection: Before placing concrete, inspect and complete formwork installation, reinforcing steel, and items to be embedded or cast in. Notify other trades to permit installation of their work.

B. General: Comply with ACI 304, "Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing Concrete," and as

specified.

C. Deposit concrete continuously or in layers of such thickness that no new concrete will be placed on concrete that has hardened sufficiently to cause seams or planes of weakness. If a section cannot be placed continuously, provide construction joints as specified. Deposit concrete to avoid segregation at its final location.

D. Placing Concrete in Forms: Deposit concrete in forms in horizontal layers no deeper than 24 inches and in a

manner to avoid inclined construction joints. Where placement consists of several layers, place each layer while preceding layer is still plastic to avoid cold joints.

27 Consolidate placed concrete by mechanical vibrating equipment supplemented by hand-spading,

rodding, or tamping. Use equipment and procedures for consolidation of concrete complying with ACI 309.

28 Do not use vibrators to transport concrete inside forms. Insert and withdraw vibrators vertically at uniformly spaced locations no farther than the visible effectiveness of the machine. Place vibrators



to rapidly penetrate placed layer and at least 6 inches into preceding layer. Do not insert vibrators into lower layers of concrete that have begun to set. At each insertion, limit duration of vibration to time necessary to consolidate concrete and complete embedment of reinforcement and other embedded items without causing mix to segregate.

E. Placing Concrete Slabs: Deposit and consolidate concrete slabs in a continuous operation, within limits of

construction joints, until completing placement of a panel or section.

29 Consolidate concrete during placement operations so that concrete is thoroughly worked around reinforcement, other embedded items and into corners.

30 Bring slab surfaces to correct level with a straightedge and strike off. Use bull floats or darbies to smooth surface free of humps or hollows. Do not disturb slab surfaces prior to beginning finishing operations.

31 Maintain reinforcing in proper position on chairs during concrete placement.

F. Cold-Weather Placement: Comply with provisions of ACI 306 and as follows. Protect concrete work from physical damage or reduced strength that could be caused by frost, freezing actions, or low temperatures.

G. When air temperature has fallen to or is expected to fall below 40 deg F (4 deg C), uniformly heat water and

aggregates before mixing to obtain a concrete mixture temperature of not less than 50 deg F (10 deg C) and not more than 80 deg F (27 deg C) at point of placement.

32 Do not use frozen materials or materials containing ice or snow. Do not place concrete on frozen

subgrade or on subgrade containing frozen materials. 33 Do not use calcium chloride, salt, or other materials containing antifreeze agents or chemical

accelerators unless otherwise accepted in mix designs.

H. Hot-Weather Placement: When hot weather conditions exist that would impair quality and strength of concrete, place concrete complying with ACI 305 and as specified.

34 Cool ingredients before mixing to maintain concrete temperature at time of placement to below 90

deg F (32 deg C). Mixing water may be chilled or chopped ice may be used to control temperature, provided water equivalent of ice is calculated to total amount of mixing water. Using liquid nitrogen to cool concrete is Contractor's option.

35 Cover reinforcing steel with water-soaked burlap if it becomes too hot, so that steel temperature will not exceed the ambient air temperature immediately before embedding in concrete.

36 Fog spray forms, reinforcing steel, and subgrade just before placing concrete. Keep subgrade moisture uniform without puddles or dry areas.

37 Use water-reducing retarding admixture when required by high temperatures, low humidity, or other adverse placing conditions, as acceptable to Architect.

3.9 FINISHING FORMED SURFACES

A. Rough-Formed Finish: Provide a rough-formed finish on formed concrete surfaces not exposed to view in the finished Work or concealed by other construction. This is the concrete surface having texture imparted by form-facing material used, with tie holes and defective areas repaired and patched, and fins and other projections exceeding 3/4 inch in height rubbed down or chipped off.

B. Smooth-Formed Finish: Provide a smooth-formed finish on formed concrete surfaces exposed to view or to

be covered with a coating material applied directly to concrete, or a covering material applied directly to concrete, such as waterproofing, dampproofing, veneer plaster, painting, or another similar system. This is an as-cast concrete surface obtained with selected form-facing material, arranged in an orderly and symmetrical manner with a minimum of seams. Repair and patch defective areas with fins and other projections completely removed and smoothed.



C. Smooth-Rubbed Finish: Provide smooth-rubbed finish on scheduled concrete surfaces that have received smooth-formed finish treatment not later than 1 day after form removal.

38 Moisten concrete surfaces and rub with carborundum brick or another abrasive until producing a

uniform color and texture. Do not apply cement grout other than that created by the rubbing process.

D. Grout-Cleaned Finish: Provide grout-cleaned finish on scheduled concrete surfaces that have received smooth-formed finish treatment.

39 Combine one part portland cement to one and one-half parts fine sand by volume, and a 50:50

mixture of acrylic or styrene butadiene-based bonding admixture and water to form the consistency of thick paint. Blend standard portland cement and white portland cement in amounts determined by trial patches so that final color of dry grout will match adjacent surfaces.

40 Thoroughly wet concrete surfaces, apply grout to coat surfaces, and fill small holes. Remove excess grout by scraping and rubbing with clean burlap. Keep damp by fog spray for at least 36 hours after rubbing.

E. Related Unformed Surfaces: At tops of walls, horizontal offsets, and similar unformed surfaces adjacent to

formed surfaces, strike-off smooth and finish with a texture matching adjacent formed surfaces. Continue final surface treatment of formed surfaces uniformly across adjacent unformed surfaces unless otherwise indicated.

3.10 MONOLITHIC SLAB FINISHES

A. Scratch Finish: Apply scratch finish to monolithic slab surfaces to receive concrete floor topping or mortar setting beds for tile, portland cement terrazzo, and other bonded applied cementitious finish flooring material, and where indicated.

41 After placing slabs, finish surface to tolerances of F(F) 15 (floor flatness) and F(L) 13 (floor levelness)

measured according to ASTM E 1155. Slope surfaces uniformly to drains where required. After leveling, roughen surface before final set with stiff brushes, brooms, or rakes.

B. Float Finish: Apply float finish to monolithic slab surfaces to receive trowel finish and other finishes as

specified; slab surfaces to be covered with membrane or elastic waterproofing, membrane or elastic roofing, or sand-bed terrazzo; and where indicated.

42 After screeding, consolidating, and leveling concrete slabs, do not work surface until ready for

floating. Begin floating, using float blades or float shoes only, when surface water has disappeared, or when concrete has stiffened sufficiently to permit operation of power-driven floats, or both. Consolidate surface with power-driven floats or by hand-floating if area is small or inaccessible to power units. Finish surfaces to tolerances of F(F) 18 (floor flatness) and F(L) 15 (floor levelness) measured according to ASTM E 1155. Cut down high spots and fill low spots. Uniformly slope surfaces to drains. Immediately after leveling, refloat surface to a uniform, smooth, granular texture.

C. Trowel Finish: Apply a trowel finish to monolithic slab surfaces exposed to view and slab surfaces to be

covered with resilient flooring, carpet, ceramic or quarry tile, paint, or another thin film-finish coating system.

43 After floating, begin first trowel-finish operation using a power-driven trowel. Begin final troweling when surface produces a ringing sound as trowel is moved over surface. Consolidate concrete surface by final hand-troweling operation, free of trowel marks, uniform in texture and appearance, and finish surfaces to tolerances of F(F) 20 (floor flatness) and F(L) 17 (floor levelness) measured according to ASTM E 1155. Grind smooth any surface defects that would telegraph through applied floor covering system.

D. Trowel and Fine Broom Finish: Where ceramic or quarry tile is to be installed with thin-set mortar, apply a



trowel finish as specified, then immediately follow by slightly scarifying the surface with a fine broom.

E. Nonslip Broom Finish: Apply a nonslip broom finish to exterior concrete platforms, steps, and ramps, and elsewhere as indicated.

44 Immediately after float finishing, slightly roughen concrete surface by brooming with fiber-bristle

broom perpendicular to main traffic route. Coordinate required final finish with Architect before application.

F. Nonslip Aggregate Finish: Apply nonslip aggregate finish to concrete stair treads, platforms, ramps, sloped

walks, and where indicated.

45 After completing float finishing and before starting trowel finish, uniformly spread 25 lb of dampened nonslip aggregate per 100 sq. ft. of surface. Tamp aggregate flush with surface using a steel trowel, but do not force below surface. After broadcasting and tamping, apply trowel finishing as specified.

46 After curing, lightly work surface with a steel wire brush or an abrasive stone, and water to expose nonslip aggregate.

3.11 MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE ITEMS

A. Filling In: Fill in holes and openings left in concrete structures for passage of work by other trades, unless otherwise shown or directed, after work of other trades is in place. Mix, place, and cure concrete as specified to blend with in-place construction. Provide other miscellaneous concrete filling shown or required to complete Work.

B. Curbs: Provide monolithic finish to interior curbs by stripping forms while concrete is still green and by

steel-troweling surfaces to a hard, dense finish with corners, intersections, and terminations slightly rounded.

C. Equipment Bases and Foundations: Provide machine and equipment bases and foundations as shown on drawings. Set anchor bolts for machines and equipment to template at correct elevations, complying with diagrams or templates of manufacturer furnishing machines and equipment.

3.12 CONCRETE CURING AND PROTECTION

A. General: Protect freshly placed concrete from premature drying and excessive cold or hot temperatures. In hot, dry, and windy weather protect concrete from rapid moisture loss before and during finishing operations with an evaporation-control material. Apply according to manufacturer's instructions after screeding and bull floating, but before power floating and troweling.

B. Start initial curing as soon as free water has disappeared from concrete surface after placing and finishing.

Weather permitting, keep continuously moist for not less than 7 days.

C. Curing Methods: Cure concrete by curing compound, by moist curing, by moisture-retaining cover curing, or by combining these methods, as specified.

D. Provide moisture curing by the following methods:

47 Keep concrete surface continuously wet by covering with water. 48 Use continuous water-fog spray. 49 Cover concrete surface with specified absorptive cover, thoroughly saturate cover with water, and

keep continuously wet. Place absorptive cover to provide coverage of concrete surfaces and edges, with a 4-inch lap over adjacent absorptive covers.

E. Provide moisture-retaining cover curing as follows:



50 Cover concrete surfaces with moisture-retaining cover for curing concrete, placed in widest

practicable width with sides and ends lapped at least 3 inches and sealed by waterproof tape or adhesive. Immediately repair any holes or tears during curing period using cover material and waterproof tape.

F. Apply curing compound on exposed interior slabs and on exterior slabs, walks, and curbs as follows:

51 Apply curing compound to concrete slabs as soon as final finishing operations are complete (within 2

hours and after surface water sheen has disappeared). Apply uniformly in continuous operation by power spray or roller according to manufacturer's directions. Recoat areas subjected to heavy rainfall within 3 hours after initial application. Maintain continuity of coating and repair damage during curing period.

52 Use membrane curing compounds that will not affect surfaces to be covered with finish materials applied directly to concrete.

G. Curing Formed Surfaces: Cure formed concrete surfaces, including underside of beams, supported slabs,

and other similar surfaces, by moist curing with forms in place for the full curing period or until forms are removed. If forms are removed, continue curing by methods specified above, as applicable.

H. Curing Unformed Surfaces: Cure unformed surfaces, including slabs, floor topping, and other flat surfaces,

by applying the appropriate curing method.

53 Final cure concrete surfaces to receive finish flooring with a moisture-retaining cover, unless otherwise directed.

3.13 REMOVING FORMS

A. General: Formwork not supporting weight of concrete, such as sides of beams, walls, columns, and similar parts of the work, may be removed after cumulatively curing at not less than 50 deg F (10 deg C) for 24 hours after placing concrete, provided concrete is sufficiently hard to not be damaged by form-removal operations, and provided curing and protection operations are maintained.

B. Formwork supporting weight of concrete, such as beam soffits, joists, slabs, and other structural elements,

may not be removed in less than 14 days or until concrete has attained at least 75 percent of design minimum compressive strength at 28 days. Determine potential compressive strength of in-place concrete by testing field-cured specimens representative of concrete location or members.

C. Form-facing material may be removed 4 days after placement only if shores and other vertical supports have

been arranged to permit removal of form-facing material without loosening or disturbing shores and supports. 3.14 REUSING FORMS

A. Clean and repair surfaces of forms to be reused in the Work. Split, frayed, delaminated, or otherwise damaged form-facing material will not be acceptable for exposed surfaces. Apply new form-coating compound as specified for new formwork.

B. When forms are extended for successive concrete placement, thoroughly clean surfaces, remove fins and

laitance, and tighten forms to close joints. Align and secure joint to avoid offsets. Do not use patched forms for exposed concrete surfaces except as acceptable to Architect.

3.15 CONCRETE SURFACE REPAIRS



A. Patching Defective Areas: Repair and patch defective areas with cement mortar immediately after removing

forms, when acceptable to Architect.

B. Mix dry-pack mortar, consisting of one part portland cement to 2-1/2 parts fine aggregate passing a No. 16 mesh sieve, using only enough water as required for handling and placing.

54 Cut out honeycombs, rock pockets, voids over 3/4 inch in any dimension, and holes left by tie rods

and bolts down to solid concrete but in no case to a depth less than 1 inch. Make edges of cuts perpendicular to the concrete surface. Thoroughly clean, dampen with water, and brush-coat the area to be patched with bonding agent. Place patching mortar before bonding agent has dried.

55 For surfaces exposed to view, blend white portland cement and standard portland cement so that, when dry, patching mortar will match surrounding color. Provide test areas at inconspicuous locations to verify mixture and color match before proceeding with patching. Compact mortar in place and strike-off slightly higher than surrounding surface.

C. Repairing Formed Surfaces: Remove and replace concrete having defective surfaces if defects cannot be

repaired to satisfaction of Architect. Surface defects include color and texture irregularities, cracks, spalls, air bubbles, honeycomb, rock pockets, fins and other projections on the surface, and stains and other discolorations that cannot be removed by cleaning. Flush out form tie holes and fill with dry-pack mortar or precast cement cone plugs secured in place with bonding agent.

56 Repair concealed formed surfaces, where possible, containing defects that affect the concrete's

durability. If defects cannot be repaired, remove and replace the concrete. D. Repairing Unformed Surfaces: Test unformed surfaces, such as monolithic slabs, for smoothness and verify

surface tolerances specified for each surface and finish. Correct low and high areas as specified. Test unformed surfaces sloped to drain for trueness of slope and smoothness by using a template having the required slope.

57 Repair finished unformed surfaces containing defects that affect the concrete's durability. Surface

defects include crazing and cracks in excess of 0.01 inch wide or that penetrate to the reinforcement or completely through nonreinforced sections regardless of width, spalling, popouts, honeycombs, rock pockets, and other objectionable conditions.

58. Correct high areas in unformed surfaces by grinding after concrete has cured at least 14 days. 59. Correct low areas in unformed surfaces during or immediately after completing surface finishing

operations by cutting out low areas and replacing with patching mortar. Finish repaired areas to blend into adjacent concrete. Proprietary underlayment compounds may be used when acceptable to Architect.

60. Repair defective areas, except random cracks and single holes not exceeding 1 inch in diameter, by cutting out and replacing with fresh concrete. Remove defective areas with clean, square cuts and expose reinforcing steel with at least 3/4-inch clearance all around. Dampen concrete surfaces in contact with patching concrete and apply bonding agent. Mix patching concrete of same materials to provide concrete of same type or class as original concrete. Place, compact, and finish to blend with adjacent finished concrete. Cure in same manner as adjacent concrete.

E. Repair isolated random cracks and single holes 1 inch or less in diameter by dry-pack method. Groove top

of cracks and cut out holes to sound concrete and clean of dust, dirt, and loose particles. Dampen cleaned concrete surfaces and apply bonding compound. Place dry-pack before bonding agent has dried. Compact dry-pack mixture in place and finish to match adjacent concrete. Keep patched area continuously moist for at least 72 hours.

F. Perform structural repairs with prior approval of Engineer for method and procedure, using specified epoxy

adhesive and mortar.

G. Repair methods not specified above may be used, subject to acceptance of Engineer.



3.16 QUALITY CONTROL TESTING DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. General: The Owner will employ a testing agency to perform tests and to submit test reports.

B. Sampling and testing for quality control during concrete placement may include the following, as directed by Engineer.

1. Sampling Fresh Concrete: ASTM C 172, except modified for slump to comply with ASTM C 94.

a. Slump: ASTM C 143; one test at point of discharge for each day's pour of each type of

concrete; additional tests when concrete consistency seems to have changed. b. Air Content: ASTM C 173, volumetric method for lightweight or normal weight concrete;

ASTM C 231, pressure method for normal weight concrete; one for each day's pour of each type of air-entrained concrete.

c. Concrete Temperature: ASTM C 1064; one test hourly when air temperature is 40 deg F (4 deg C) and below, when 80 deg F (27 deg C) and above, and one test for each set of compressive-strength specimens.

d. Compression Test Specimen: ASTM C 31; one set of four standard cylinders for each compressive-strength test, unless otherwise directed. Mold and store cylinders for laboratory-cured test specimens except when field-cured test specimens are required.

e. Compressive-Strength Tests: ASTM C 39; one set for each day's pour exceeding 5 cu. yd. plus additional sets for each 50 cu. yd. more than the first 25 cu. yd. of each concrete class placed in any one day; one specimen tested at 7 days, two specimens tested at 28 days, and one specimen retained in reserve for later testing if required.

f. For drilled piers, u.n.o., there shall be (1) set of compressive strength test for each 10 cu. Yds.

2. When frequency of testing will provide fewer than five strength tests for a given class of concrete, conduct testing from at least five randomly selected batches or from each batch if fewer than five are used.

3. When total quantity of a given class of concrete is less than 50 cu. yd., Engineer may waive strength testing if adequate evidence of satisfactory strength is provided.

4. When strength of field-cured cylinders is less than 85 percent of companion laboratory-cured cylinders, evaluate current operations and provide corrective procedures for protecting and curing the in-place concrete.

5. Strength level of concrete will be considered satisfactory if averages of sets of three consecutive strength test results equal or exceed specified compressive strength and no individual strength test result falls below specified compressive strength by more than 500 psi.

C. Test results will be reported in writing to Architect, Structural Engineer, ready-mix producer, and Contractor

within 24 hours after tests. Reports of compressive strength tests shall contain the Project identification name and number, date of concrete placement, name of concrete testing service, concrete type and class, location of concrete batch in structure, design compressive strength at 28 days, concrete mix proportions and materials, compressive breaking strength, and type of break for both 7-day tests and 28-day tests.

D. Nondestructive Testing: Impact hammer, sonoscope, or other nondestructive device may be permitted but

shall not be used as the sole basis for acceptance or rejection.

E. Additional Tests: The testing agency will make additional tests of in-place concrete when test results indicate specified concrete strengths and other characteristics have not been attained in the structure, as directed by Architect. Testing agency may conduct tests to determine adequacy of concrete by cored cylinders complying with ASTM C 42, or by other methods as directed.



STRUCTURAL STEEL Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 051200 - 1/7

SECTION 051200 - STRUCTURAL STEEL PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes fabrication and erection of structural steel work, as shown on drawings including schedules, notes, and details showing size and location of members, typical connections, and types of steel required.

1. Structural steel is that work defined in American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) "Code of Standard Practice" and as otherwise shown on drawings.

2. Miscellaneous Metal Fabrications are specified elsewhere in Division 5. 3. Refer to Division 3 for anchor bolt installation in concrete, Division 4 for anchor bolt installation in

masonry. 1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submit the following in accordance with Conditions of Contract and Division 1 Specification Sections.

B. Product data or manufacturer's specifications and installation instructions for following products. Include

laboratory test reports and other data to show compliance with specifications (including specified standards).

1. Structural steel (each type), including certified copies of mill reports covering chemical and physical properties.

2. High-strength bolts (each type), including nuts and washers. 3. Structural steel primer paint. 4. Shrinkage-resistant grout.

C. Shop drawings prepared under supervision of a licensed Structural Engineer, including complete details and

schedules for fabrication and assembly of structural steel members, procedures, and diagrams.

1. Include details of cuts, connections, camber, holes, and other pertinent data. Indicate welds by standard AWS symbols and show size, length, and type of each weld.

2. Provide setting drawings, templates, and directions for installation of anchor bolts and other anchorages to be installed as work of other sections.

D. Test reports conducted on shop- and field-bolted and welded connections. Include data on type(s) of tests

conducted and test results.

E. Certified copies of each survey conducted by a licensed Land Surveyor, showing elevations and locations of base plates and anchor bolts to receive structural steel and final elevations and locations for major members. Indicate discrepancies between actual installation and contract documents.




A. Codes and Standards: Comply with provisions of following, except as otherwise indicated:

1. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) "Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges."

. Paragraph 4.2.1 of the above code is hereby modified by deletion of the following sentence:

1) "This approval constitutes the owner's acceptance of all responsibility for the design

adequacy of any detail configuration of connections developed by the fabricator as a part of his preparation of these shop drawings."

2. AISC "Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings," including "Commentary." 3. "Specifications for Structural Joints using ASTM A 325 or A 490 Bolts" approved by the Research

Council on Structural Connections. 4. American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 "Structural Welding Code - Steel." 5. ASTM A 6 "General Requirements for Delivery of Rolled Steel Plates, Shapes, Sheet Piling and Bars

for Structural Use."

B. Qualifications for Welding Work: Qualify welding procedures and welding operators in accordance with AWS "Qualification" requirements.

1. Provide certification that welders to be employed in work have satisfactorily passed AWS qualification

tests. 2. If recertification of welders is required, retesting will be Contractor's responsibility.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver materials to site at such intervals to ensure uninterrupted progress of work.

B. Deliver anchor bolts and anchorage devices, which are to be embedded in cast-in-place concrete or masonry, in ample time to not to delay work.

C. Store materials to permit easy access for inspection and identification. Keep steel members off ground by

using pallets, platforms, or other supports. Protect steel members and packaged materials from erosion and deterioration. If bolts and nuts become dry or rusty, clean and relubricate before use.

1. Do not store materials on structure in a manner that might cause distortion or damage to members or

supporting structures. Repair or replace damaged materials or structures as directed. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS

A. Metal Surfaces, General: For fabrication of work that will be exposed to view, use only materials that are smooth and free of surface blemishes including pitting, rust and scale seam marks, roller marks, rolled trade names, and roughness. Remove such blemishes by grinding, or by welding and grinding, prior to cleaning, treating, and applying surface finishes.

B. Structural Steel Shapes, Plates, and Bars: ASTM A 36.

C. Cold-Formed Steel Tubing: ASTM A 500, Grade B.



D. Hot-Formed Steel Tubing: ASTM A 501.

E. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53, Type E or S, Grade B; or ASTM A 501.

1. Finish: Black, except where indicated to be galvanized.

F. Steel Castings: ASTM A 27, Grade 65-35, medium-strength carbon steel.

G. Headed Stud-Type Shear Connectors: ASTM A 108, Grade 1015 or 1020, cold-finished carbon steel with

dimensions complying with AISC Specifications.

H. Anchor Bolts: ASTM A 307, nonheaded type unless otherwise indicated.

I. Unfinished Threaded Fasteners: ASTM A 307, Grade A, regular low-carbon steel bolts and nuts.

1. Provide hexagonal heads and nuts for all connections. 2. Provide either hexagonal or square heads and nuts, except use only hexagonal units for exposed

connections.

J. High-Strength Threaded Fasteners: Heavy hexagon structural bolts, heavy hexagon nuts, and hardened washers, as follows:

1. Quenched and tempered medium-carbon steel bolts, nuts, and washers, complying with ASTM A

325.

. Where indicated as galvanized, provide units that are zinc coated, either mechanically deposited complying with ASTM B 695, Class 50, or hot-dip galvanized complying with ASTM A 153.

K. Direct Tension Indicators: ASTM F 959, type as required.

1. Use at Contractor's option.

L. Electrodes for Welding: Comply with AWS Code.

M. Structural Steel Primer Paint: GPA-313

N. Nonmetallic Shrinkage-Resistant Grout: Premixed, nonmetallic, noncorrosive, nonstaining product containing

selected silica sands, Portland cement, shrinkage compensating agents, plasticizing and water-reducing agents, complying with CE-CRD-C621.


the work include, but are not limited to, the following: 2. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:

a. 100 Non-Shrink Grout (Non-Metallic); Conspec, Inc. b. Supreme Grout; Cormix, Inc. c. Sure Grip Grout; Dayton Superior. d. Euco N.S.; Euclid Chemical Co. e. Crystex; L & M Construction Chemicals, Inc. f. Masterflow 713; Master Builders. g. Sealtight 588 Grout; W. R. Meadows. h. Propak; Protex Industries, Inc. i. Set Non-Shrink; Set Products, Inc. j. Five Star Grout; U.S. Grout Corp.



2.2 FABRICATION

A. Shop Fabrication and Assembly: Fabricate and assemble structural assemblies in shop to greatest extent possible. Fabricate items of structural steel in accordance with AISC Specifications and as indicated on final shop drawings. Provide camber in structural members where indicated.

1. Properly mark and match-mark materials for field assembly. Fabricate for delivery sequence that will

expedite erection and minimize field handling of materials. 2. Where finishing is required, complete assembly, including welding of units, before start of finishing

operations. Provide finish surfaces of members exposed in final structure free of markings, burrs, and other defects.

B. Connections: Weld or bolt shop connections, as indicated.

C. Bolt field connections, except where welded connections or other connections are indicated.

1. Provide high-strength threaded fasteners for principal bolted connections, except where unfinished

bolts are indicated. 2. Provide unfinished threaded fasteners for only bolted connections of secondary framing members to

primary members (including purlins, girts, and other framing members taking only nominal stresses) and for temporary bracing to facilitate erection.

D. High-Strength Bolted Construction: Install high-strength threaded fasteners in accordance with AISC

"Specifications for Structural Joints using ASTM A 325 or A 490 Bolts."

E. Welded Construction: Comply with AWS Code for procedures, appearance and quality of welds, and methods used in correcting welding work.

F. Assemble and weld built-up sections by methods that will produce true alignment of axes without warp.

G. Shear Connectors: Prepare steel surfaces as recommended by manufacturer of shear connectors. Weld

shear connectors in field, spaced as shown, to beams and girders in composite construction. Use automatic end welding of headed stud shear connectors in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions.

H. Steel Wall Framing: Select members that are true and straight for fabrication of steel wall framing.

Straighten as required to provide uniform, square, and true members in completed wall framing.

I. Build up welded door frames attached to structural steel framing. Weld exposed joints continuously and grind smooth. Plug-weld steel bar stops to frames, except where shown removable. Secure removable stops to frames with countersunk, cross-recessed head machine screws, uniformly spaced not more than 10 inches o.c., unless otherwise indicated.

J. Holes for Other Work: Provide holes required for securing other work to structural steel framing and for

passage of other work through steel framing members, as shown on final shop drawings.

K. Provide threaded nuts welded to framing and other specialty items as indicated to receive other work.

L. Cut, drill, or punch holes perpendicular to metal surfaces. Do not flame-cut holes or enlarge holes by burning. Drill holes in bearing plates.

M. Expansion Joints: Provide expansion joints in steel shelf angles when part of structural steel frame; locate at

vertical brick expansion joints as indicated on drawings.



2.3 SHOP PAINTING

A. General: Shop-paint structural steel, except those members or portions of members to be embedded in concrete or mortar. Paint embedded steel that is partially exposed on exposed portions and initial 2 inches of embedded areas only.

1. Do not paint surfaces to be welded or high-strength bolted with friction-type connections. 2. Do not paint surfaces scheduled to receive sprayed-on fireproofing. 3. Apply 2 coats of paint to surfaces that are inaccessible after assembly or erection. Change color of

second coat to distinguish it from first.

B. Surface Preparation: After inspection and before shipping, clean steelwork to be painted. Remove loose rust, loose mill scale, and spatter, slag, or flux deposits. Clean steel in accordance with Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) as follows:

1. SP-1 "Solvent Cleaning."

C. Painting: Immediately after surface preparation, apply structural steel primer paint in accordance with

manufacturer's instructions and at a rate to provide dry film thickness of not less than 1.5 mils. Use painting methods that result in full coverage of joints, corners, edges, and exposed surfaces.

2.4 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. General: Materials and fabrication procedures are subject to inspection and tests in mill, shop, and field, conducted by a qualified inspection agency. Such inspections and tests will not relieve Contractor of responsibility for providing materials and fabrication procedures in compliance with specified requirements.

1. Promptly remove and replace materials or fabricated components that do not comply.

B. Design of Members and Connections: Details shown are typical; similar details apply to similar conditions, unless otherwise indicated. Verify dimensions at site whenever possible without causing delay in the work.

1. Promptly notify Engineer whenever design of members and connections for any portion of structure

are not clearly indicated. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 ERECTION

A. Surveys: Employ a licensed land surveyor for accurate erection of structural steel. Check elevations of concrete and masonry bearing surfaces, and locations of anchor bolts and similar devices, before erection work proceeds, and report discrepancies to Architect. Do not proceed with erection until corrections have been made or until compensating adjustments to structural steel work have been agreed upon with Engineer.

B. Temporary Shoring and Bracing: Provide temporary shoring and bracing members with connections of sufficient strength to bear imposed loads. Remove temporary members and connections when permanent members are in place and final connections are made. Provide temporary guy lines to achieve proper alignment of structures as erection proceeds.

C. Temporary Planking: Provide temporary planking and working platforms as necessary to effectively complete

work.

D. Setting Bases and Bearing Plates: Clean concrete and masonry bearing surfaces of bond-reducing materials and roughen to improve bond to surfaces. Clean bottom surface of base and bearing plates.



1. Set loose and attached base plates and bearing plates for structural members on wedges or other

adjusting devices. 2. Tighten anchor bolts after supported members have been positioned and plumbed. Do not remove

wedges or shims, but if protruding, cut off flush with edge of base or bearing plate prior to packing with grout.

3. Pack grout solidly between bearing surfaces and bases or plates to ensure that no voids remain. Finish exposed surfaces, protect installed materials, and allow to cure.

4. For proprietary grout materials, comply with manufacturer's instructions.

E. Field Assembly: Set structural frames accurately to lines and elevations indicated. Align and adjust various members forming part of complete frame or structure before permanently fastening. Clean bearing surfaces and other surfaces that will be in permanent contact before assembly. Perform necessary adjustments to compensate for discrepancies in elevations and alignment.

F. Level and plumb individual members of structure within specified AISC tolerances.

G. Establish required leveling and plumbing measurements on mean operating temperature of structure. Make

allowances for difference between temperature at time of erection and mean temperature at which structure will be when completed and in service.

H. Splice members only where indicated and accepted on shop drawings.

I. Erection Bolts: On exposed welded construction, remove erection bolts, fill holes with plug welds, and grind

smooth at exposed surfaces.

1. Comply with AISC Specifications for bearing, adequacy of temporary connections, alignment, and removal of paint on surfaces adjacent to field welds.

2. Do not enlarge unfair holes in members by burning or by using drift pins, except in secondary bracing members. Ream holes that must be enlarged to admit bolts.

J. Gas Cutting: Do not use gas cutting torches in field for correcting fabrication errors in primary structural framing. Cutting will be permitted only on secondary members that are not under stress, as acceptable to Engineer. Finish gas-cut sections equal to a sheared appearance when permitted.

K. Touch-Up Painting: Immediately after erection, clean field welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas of

shop paint. Apply paint to exposed areas using same material as used for shop painting.

1. Apply by brush or spray to provide minimum dry film thickness of 1.5 mils. 3.2 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Owner will engage an independent testing and inspection agency to inspect high-strength bolted connections and welded connections and to perform tests and prepare test reports.

B. Testing agency shall conduct and interpret tests, state in each report whether test specimens comply with

requirements, and specifically state any deviations therefrom.

C. Provide access for testing agency to places where structural steel work is being fabricated or produced so that required inspection and testing can be accomplished.

D. Testing agency may inspect structural steel at plant before shipment.

E. Correct deficiencies in structural steel work that inspections and laboratory test reports have indicated to be

not in compliance with requirements. Perform additional tests, at Contractor's expense, as necessary to reconfirm any noncompliance of original work and to show compliance of corrected work.



F. Shop-Bolted Connections: Inspect or test in accordance with AISC specifications.

G. Shop Welding: Inspect and test during fabrication of structural steel assemblies, as follows:

1. Certify welders and conduct inspections and tests as required. Record types and locations of defects found in work. Record work required and performed to correct deficiencies.

2. Perform visual inspection of all welds. 3. Perform tests of welds as follows. Inspection procedures listed are to be used at Contractor's option.

a. Liquid Penetrant Inspection: ASTM E 165. b. Magnetic Particle Inspection: ASTM E 709; performed on root pass and on finished weld.

Cracks or zones of incomplete fusion or penetration not acceptable. c. Radiographic Inspection: ASTM E 94 and ASTM E 142; minimum quality level "2-2T." d. Ultrasonic Inspection: ASTM E 164.

H. Field-Bolted Connections: Inspect in accordance with AISC specifications.

I. Field Welding: Inspect and test during erection of structural steel as follows:

4. Certify welders and conduct inspections and tests as required. Record types and locations of defects

found in work. Record work required and performed to correct deficiencies. 5. Perform visual inspection of all welds. 6. Perform tests of welds as follows when indicated on plan details or as required when visual

inspection of weld is not acceptable: e. Liquid Penetrant Inspection: ASTM E 165. f. Magnetic Particle Inspection: ASTM E 709; performed on root pass and on finished weld.

Cracks or zones of incomplete fusion or penetration not acceptable. g. Radiographic Inspection: ASTM E 94 and ASTM E 142; minimum quality level "2-2T." h. Ultrasonic Inspection: ASTM E 164.



Painting Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 099000 - 1/10

SECTION 099000 - PAINTING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Divisions 1 Specifications Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes surface preparation, painting, and finishing of exposed interior and exterior items and surfaces.

1. Surface preparation, priming, and finish coats specified in this Section are in

addition to shop-priming and surface treatment specified under other Sections

B. Paint exposed surface whether or not colors are designated in schedules, except where a surface or material is specifically indicated not to be painted or is to remain natural. Where an item or surface is not specifically mentioned, paint the same as similar adjacent materials or surfaces. If color or finish is not designated, the Architect will select from standard colors or finishes available.

1. Painting includes field-painting exposed pipes and hangers, exposed steel and

iron work, and primed metal surfaces of mechanical and electrical equipment.

C. Painting is not required on prefinished items, finished metal surfaces, concealed surfaces, operating parts, and labels.

1. Prefinished items not to be painted include the following factory-finished components:

a. Metal toilet enclosures. b. Acoustic material.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Samples for Verification Purposes: Provide samples of each color and material to be applied, with textures to simulate actual conditions, on representative samples of the actual substrate.

1. Submit samples on the following substrates for the Architects review of color and

texture only:

a. Concrete: Provide two 4 -inch-square samples for each color and finish. b. Concrete Masonry: Provide two 4-by-8-inch samples of masonry, with mortar

joint in the center, for each finish and color. c. Painted Wood: Provide two 12 - inch - square samples of each color and

material on hardboard. d. Strained or Natural Wood: Provide two 4-by8- inch samples of natural and

strained wood finish on actual wood surfaces. e. Ferrous Metal: Provide two 4 -inch-square samples of flat metal and two 8 inch-long

samples of solid metal for each color and finish.



PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturers: subject to compliance with requirements, provide products of one of the following:

1. Coronado company. 2. Devoe and Reynolds Col (Devoe). 3. The Glidden Company (Glidden). 4. Benjamin Moore and Co. (Moore). 5. PPG Industries, Pittsburg Paints (PPG). 6. Pratt and Lambert (P&L) . 7. The Sherwin-Williams Company (S-W).

2.2 PAINT MATERIALS, GENERAL

A. Material Compatibility: Provide block fillers, primers, finish coat materials, and related

materials that are compatible with one another and the substrates indicated under conditions of service and application, as demonstrated by the manufacturer based on testing and field experience.

B Material Quality: Provide the manufacturer's best-quality trade sale paint material of the various coating

types specified. Paint material containers not displaying manufacturer's product identification wil not be acceptable.

C. Colors: Provide custom colors of the finished paint systems to match the Architect's samples.

2.3 MASONRY BLOCK FILLER

A. Filler Coat Materials: Provide the manufacturer's recommended factory-formulated, latex-type concrete

masonry block fillers that are compatible with the finish materials indicated. 2.4 PRIMERS

A Primers: Provide the manufacturer's recommended factory-formulated primers that are compatible with the substrate and finish coats indicated.

2.5 UNDERCOAT MATERIALS

A. Undercoat Materials: Provide the manufacturer's recommended factory-formulated undercoat materials that are compatible with the substrate and finish coats indicated.

2.6 EXTERIOR FINISH PAINT MATERIAL



A. Finish Paint: Provide the manufacturer's recommended factory-formulated finish-coat materials that are compatible with the substrate and undercoats indicated.

2.7 INTERIOR FINISH PAINT MATERIAL

A. Finish Paint: Provide the manufacturer's recommended factory-formulated finish-coat materials that are compatible with the substrate and undercoats indicated.

2.8 MISCELLANEOUS WOOD-FINISHING MATERIALS

A. Wood-Finishing Materials: Provide the manufacturer's recommended factory-formulated, wood-finishing materials that are compatible with the substrate and undercoats indicated.

1. Varnish-Type Surface sealer:

a. P&L: Varmor Penetrating Sealer.

2. Oil-Type Interior Wood Stain: Slow-penetrating, oil-type wood strain.

a. Moore: 241 Moore's Interior Wood Finishes Penetrating Strain.

3. Cut Shellac: Quick-drying, rosin-free, clear, general-purpose shellac varnish.

a. Moore: 413 Moore's Interior Wood Finishes Quick-Dry Sanding Sealer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A Examine substrates and conditions under which painting will be performed for compliance

with paint application requirements. Surfaces receiving paint must be thoroughly dry before paint is applied.

B. Coordination of Work: Review other Sections in which primers are provided to ensure compatibility of the total system for various substrates. On request, furnish information on characteristics of finish materials to ensure use of compatible primer

1. Notify the Architect about anticipated problems using the materials specified over substrates

primed by others. 3.2 PREPARATIONS

A. General: Remove hardware and hardware accessories, plates, machined surfaces, lighting fixtures, and similar items already installed that are not to be painted, or provide surface-applied protection prior to surface preparation and painting. Remove these items, if necessary, to completely paint the items and adjacent surfaces. Following completion of painting operations in each space or area, have items reinstalled by workers skilled in he trades involved.



B. Cleaning: Before applying paint or other surface treatments, clean the substrates of substances that could impair the bond of the various coatings. Remove oil and grease prior to cleaning. Schedule cleaning and painting so dust and other contaminants from the cleaning process will not fall on wet, newly painted surfaces.

C. Surfaces Preparations: Clean and prepare surfaces to be painted according to the

manufacturer's instructions for each particular substrate condition and as specified. 3.3 APPLICATION

A. General: Apply paint according to manufacturer's directions. Use applications. Use applicators and techniques best suited for substrate and type of material being applied.

3.4 EXTERIOR PAINT SCHEDULE

A. General: Provide the following paint systems for the various substrates indicated.

B Concrete, - Primer Coronado 4811, Epoxy Ester Primer.

1. Lusterless (Flat) Acrylic Finish: Two coats with total dry film thickness not less than 2.5 mils.

a. First and Second Coats: Exterior acrylic emulsion.

1) Coronado #8 Line Supreme Acrylic Flat. 2) Fuller: 262-XX 100% Acrylic

Exterior Flat Finish. 3) Glidden: 3525 Spread Glide-On. 4) Moore: Moore's Flat Exterior Latex

Masonry & House Paint #105 5) PPG 72 Line Sun-Proof Acrylic

Latex House Paint. 6) P & L Vapex Latex Flat House Paint 7) S-W A-100 Acrylic Latex Flat Exterior

Finish A-6 Series. 8) Devoe: 15XX Wonder-Shield Exterior

Acrylic Latex Flat House Paint.

C. CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS:

1. Lusterless (Flat) Acrylic Finish: Two coats over block filler with total dry film thickness not less than 2.5 mils, including the block filler.

a. Block Filler: High-performance, latex block filler.

b. First and Second Coats: Exterior acrylic emulsion.

1) Devoe: 15XX Wonder-Shield Exterior



Acrylic latex Flat House Paint. 2) Fuller: 262-XX 100% Acrylic

Exterior Flat Finish. 3) Glidden: 3525 Spread Glide-On. 4) Moore: Moore's Flat Exterior Latex

Masonry & House Paint #105 5) PPG 72 Line Sun-Proof Acrylic

Latex House Paint. 6) P & L Vapex Latex Flat House Paint. 7) S-W A-100 Acrylic Latex Flat

Exterior Finish A-6 Series.

D. Ferrous Metal: Primer is required on shop-primed items.

1. Full-Gloss Alkyd Enamel: Two finish coats over primer.

a. Primer: Moore Co., Mog Alkyd Metal Primer-Synthetic rust-inhibiting primer.

b. First and Second Coats: Acrylic enamel.

c.) Moore: M28 Acrylic Enamel.

E. Galvanized Metal:

1. Galvanized Metal Primers:

a. Devoe: 13201 Mirrolac Galvanized Metal Primer. b. Fuller: 621-05 Blox-Rust Latex Metal Primer. c. Glidden: 5229 Glid-Guard All-Purpose Metal Primer. d. Moore: IronClad Galvanized Metal Latex Primer #155. e. PPG: 6-215/216 Speedhide Galvanized Steel Primer. f. P&L: P&L Interior Trim Primer. g. S-W: Galvite B50W3.

2. First and Second Coats- Gloss Alkyd Enamel: Weather - resistant, high-gloss

enamel.

a. Devoe: 70XX Mirrolac Interior/Exterior Alkyd-Urethane Gloss Enamel.

b. Fuller: 312-XX EPA Compliant Heavy Duty Enamel. c. Glidden: 4500 Glid-Guard Industrial Enamel. d. Moore: M22 Urethane Alkyd Gloss Enamel. e. PPG: 54 Line Quick-Dry Enamel. f. P&L: Effecto Enamel. g. S-W Industrial Enamel B-54 Series.

F. Stucco

1. Lusterless (Flat) Arcylic Finish: Three coats with a total dry thickness not

less than 10 mils.

a. Prime coat - Elast-o-metric Quick Dry Sealerl. b. First and second coats- Elast-o Metric Acrylic Membrane Coating.



Note to Painter: Mil Thickness will be checked by inspecting authorities. 3.5 INTERIOR PAINT SCHEDULE

A. General: Provide the following paint system for the various substrates, as indicated.

B. Concrete and masonry (other than concrete masonry units):

1. Semigloss Enamel Finish: Three coats with total dry film thickness not less than 3.5 mils.

a. Undercoat: Interior enamel undercoat.

1. Devoe: 8801 Velour Alkyd Enamel Undercoat. 2. Fuller: 220-06 Interior Alkyd Wall Primer Sealer. 3. Glidden: 4200 Spred Ultra Semi - Gloss Enamel 4. Moore: Moore's Alkyd Enamel Underbody #217 5. PPG: 6-6 Speedhide Quick-Dry Enamel Undercoater. 6. P&L: E6 Enamel Undercoater.

7. S-W: Pro-Mar 200 Latex Wall Primer B28W200

b. Finish Coat: Interior, semigloss, odoorless, alkyd enamel.

1) Devoe: 26XX Velour Alkyd Semigloss Enamel. 2) Fuller: 110XX Fullerglo Alkyd Semigloss Enamel. 3) Glidden: 4200 Spred Ultra Semigloss Enamel. 4) Moore: Moore's Satin Impervo Enamel #235. 5) PPG: 27 Line Wallhide Semigloss Enamel. 6) P&L: Cellu-Tone Alkyd Satin Enamel. 7) S-W: Classic 99 Semigloss Enamel A40

Series.

C. CONCRETE MASONARY UNITS:

1. Semigloss, Alkyd, Enamel Finish: Two coats over filled surface with total dry film thickness not less than 3.5 mils, excluding filler coat.

a. Block Filler: High-performance latex block filler:

1. Devoe: 52901 Boxfil Arcylic Latex Block Filler. 2. Fuller: 280-00 Interior/Exterior Latex Block Filler. 3. Glidden: 5317 Ultra-Hide Acylic Latex Block Filler. 4. Moore: Moorcraft Interior & Exterior Block Filler#173. 5. PPG: 6-7 Latex Masonry Block Filler. 6. P&L: Pro-Hide Plus Block Filler 7. S-W: Heavy-Duty Block Filler B42W46.

b. Undercoat: Interior enamel undercoat.

1) Devoe: 8801 Velour Alkyd Enamel Undercoat. 2) Fuller: 220-07 Interior Alkyd Enamel Undercoat. 3) Glidden: 4200 Spred Ultra Semi-Gloss Enamel. 4) Moore: Moore's Alkyd Enamel Underbody #217 5) PPG: 6-6 Speedhide Quick-Dry Enamel Undercoat. 6) P&L: Interior Trim Primer. 7) S-W Pro-Mar 200 Latex Wall Primer B28W200.



c. Finish Coat: Interior, semi gloss, odorless, alkyd enamel.

1) Devoe: 26XX Velour Alkyd Semigloss Enamel. 2) Fuller: 110XX Fullerglo Alkyd Semigloss Enamel. 3) Glidden: 4200 Spread Ultra Semigloss Enamel. 4) Moore: Moore's Satin Impervo Enamel #235. 5) PPG: 27 Line Wallhide Semigloss Enamel. 6) P&L: Cellu-Tone Alkyd Satin Enamel. 7 S-W: Classic 99 Semigloss Enamel A40 Series.

2. Provide Epoxy paint in all wet areas. Refer to Division 099600 High Performance Coatings.

D. Gypsum Drywall System and Plaster:

1. Odorless Semi gloss Alkyd Enamel Finish: Three coats with total dry film thickness not less than 2.5 mils.

a. Primer: White, Interior, latex-based primer.

1) Devoe: 50801 Wonder-Tones Latex Primer and Sealer. 2) Fuller: Pro-Tech Interior Latex Wall Primer and Sealer. 3) Glidden: 5019 PVA Primer. 4) Moore: Moore's Latex Quick-Dry Prime Seal #201. 5) PPG: 6-2 Quick-Dry Latex Primer Sealer. 6) P&L; Latex Wall Primer Z30001. 7) S-W: Pro-Mar 200 Latex Wall Primer B28W200.

b. First and Second Coats: Interior, semi gloss, odorless, alkyd enamel.

1) Devoe: 26XX Velour Alkyd Semi gloss Enamel. 2) Fuller: 110XX Fullerglo Alkyd Semi gloss Enamel. 3) Glidden: 4200 Spred Ultra Semi gloss Enamel. 4) Moore: Moore's Satin Impervo Enamel. 5) PPG: 27 Line Wallhide Semi gloss Enamel. 6) P&L: Cellu-Tone. Alkyd Satin Enamel. 7) S-W: Classic 99 Semi gloss Enamel A40 Series

2. Provide Epoxy paint in all wet areas. Refer to Division 099600 High Performance Coatings.

E. Woodwork and Hardboard: 1. Semi gloss Enamel Finish: Three coats.

a. Undercoat: Interior enamel undercoat.

1) Devoe: 8801 Velour Alkyd Enamel Undercoat. 2) Fuller: 220-07 Interior Alkyd Enamel Undercoat. 3) Glidden: 310 Glidden Wood Under coater. 4) Moore: Moore's Alkyd Enamel Underbody #217. 5) PPG: 6-6 Speedhide Quick-Dry Enamel Under coater. 6) P&L: Interior Trim Primer. 7) S-W: Pro-Mar 200 Alkyd Enamel Under coater B49W200.



b. First and Second Coats: Interior, odorless, alkyd enamel.

1) Devoe: 26XX Velour Alkyd Semi gloss Enamel. 2) Fuller: 110XX Fullerglo Alkyd Semi gloss Enamel. 3) Glidden: 4200 Spred Ultra Semi gloss Enamel. 4) Moore: Moore's Satin Impervo Enamel #235 5) PPG: 27 Line Wallhide Semi gloss Enamel. 6) P&L Cellu-Tone Alkyd Satin Enamel. 7) S-W: Classic 99 Semi gloss Enamel A40 Series.

F. Strained Woodwork:

1. Strained-Varnish Rubbed Finish: Three finish coats over strain plus filler on open-grain wood. Wipe filler before applying first varnish coat.

a. Strain Coat: Oil-Type interior wood strain.

1) Devoe: 96XX Wonder Woodstain Alkyd Strain. 2) Fuller: 640-XX Pen-Chrome Interior Oil Base

Wood Stain. 3) Glidden: 1600 Woodmaster Oil Stain. 4) Moore: 241 Moore's Interior Wood Finishes Penetrating

Strain. 5) PPG: 77-302 Rez Medium Tint Base 6) P&L: S-series Tonetic Wood Strain. 7) S-W: Oil Strain A-48 Series.

b. First Coat: Cut shellac.

1) Devoe: 4900 Wonder Woodsealer Quick-Dry Sealer. 2) Gliddem: 5035 Ultra-Hide Sanding Sealer. 3) Moore: 413 Moore's Interior Wood Finishes Quick-Dry

Sanding Sealer. 4) PPG: 77-30 Quick Drying Sanding Sealer. 5) S-W: Pro-Mar Varnish Sanding Sealer B26V3.

c. Filler Coat: Paste wood filler.

1) Devoe: 4800 Wonder Woodstrain Interior Paste Wood

Filler. 2) Fuller: 680-00 Pen Chrome Paste Wood Filler. 3) Glidden: Glidden Paste Wood Filler. 4) Moore: Benwood Paste Wood Filler #238. 5) PPG: (none required) 6) S-W: Sher-Wood Fast-Dry Filler.

d. Second and Third Coats: Oil rubbing varnish.

1) Devoe: 4600 Wonder Wood Satin Alkyd Stain Varnish. 2) Fuller: 653-01 EPA Complaint Clear Polyurethane Satin

Finish. 3) Glidden: 82 Woodmaster Satin Sheen Urethane Varnish. 4) Moore: Benwood Satin Finish Varnish #404. 5) PPG: 77-7 Rez Satin Varnish.



6) P&L; Clear Finish Gloss. 7) S-W: Oil Base Varnish, Gloss A66V91.

G. Ferrous Metal:

1. Semi gloss Enamel Finish: Two coats over primer with total dry film thickness

not less than 2.5 mils.

a. Primer: Synthetic, quick-drying, rust-inhibiting primer.

1) Devoe: 14920 Bar-Ox Quick Dry Metal Primer, Red. 2) Fuller: 621-04 Blox-Rust Alkyd Metal Primer. 3) Glidden: 5210 Glid-Guard Universal Fast-Dry Metal Primer 4) Moore: Ironclad Retardo Rust-Inhibitive Metal Primer. 5) PPG: 6-208 Red Inhibitive Metal Primer. 6) P&L: Effecto Rust-Inhibilting Primer. 7) S-W: Kem Kromik Metal Primer B50N2/B50W1.

b. Undercoat: Interior enamel undercoat.

1) Devoe: 8801Valour Alkyd Enamel Undercoat. 2) Fuller: 220-07 Interior Alkyd Enamel Undercoat. 3) Glidden: 4200 Spred Ultra Semi-Gloss Enamel. 4) Moore: Moore's Alkyd Enamel Underbody #217 5) PPG: 6-6 Speedhide Quick-Dry Enamel undercoater. 6) P&L: Interior Trim Primer. 7) S-W: Pro-Mar 200 Alkyd Enamel Undercoater

B49W200.

c. Finish Coat: Interior, semigloss, odorless, alkyd enamel.

1) Devoe: 26XX Velour Alkyd Semigloss Enamel. 2) Fuller: 110XX Fullerglo Alkyd Semigloss Enamel. 3) Glidden: 4200 Spred Ultra Semigloss Enamel. 4) Moore: Moore's Satin Ijmpervo Enamel #235. 5) PPG: 27 Line Wallhide Semigloss Enamel. 6) P&L: Cellu-Tone Alkyd Satin Enamel. 7) S-W: Classic 99 Semigloss Enamel A40 Series.

H. Concrete Sealer - All interior unfinished spaces of entire buildings and all concrete slabs under roof:

1. Coronado Paint - Concrete Floor - Polyamide Epoxy gray color. 101.10A Prep with sure concrete etch and prep with Coronado 93400.

a. Clean floor per instructions. b First coat - 101-10 Polyamide Epoxy Clear reduced 1 to 1 with 45 - 187 solvent. c. Second coat - 101-10 Polyamide Epoxy Clear - straight. d. Third coat - 101-10 Polyamide Epoxy Clear-straight.



TERMITE CONTROL Synergy Structural Engineering © 2016 313116 - 1/4

SECTION 313116 - TERMITE CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Soil treatment with termiticide. 2. Wood treatment with borate.

B. See Division 06 Section "Rough Carpentry" for wood preservative treatment by pressure process.

C. See Division 07 Section "Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim" for custom-fabricated metal termite shields.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include the EPA-Registered Label.

B. Product certificates.

C. Soil Treatment Application Report: Include the following:

1. Date and time of application. 2. Moisture content of soil before application. 3. Brand name and manufacturer of termiticide. 4. Quantity of undiluted termiticide used. 5. Dilutions, methods, volumes, and rates of application used. 6. Areas of application. 7. Water source for application.

D. Wood Treatment Application Report: Include the following:

1. Date and time of application. 2. Brand name and manufacturer of borate. 3. Quantity of undiluted borate used. 4. Dilutions, methods, volumes, and rates of application used. 5. Areas of application.


A. Installer Qualifications: A specialist who is licensed according to regulations of authorities having jurisdiction to apply termite control treatment and products in jurisdiction where Project is located, and who employs workers trained and approved by bait-station system manufacturer to install manufacturer's products.

B. Regulatory Requirements: Formulate and apply termiticides according to the EPA-Registered Label.



1.4 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form, signed by Applicator and Contractor certifying that termite control work, consisting of applied soil termiticide treatment, will prevent infestation of subterranean termites. If subterranean termite activity or damage is discovered during warranty period, re-treat soil and repair or replace damage caused by termite infestation.

1. Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion.

1.5 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Continuing Service: Beginning at Substantial Completion, provide 12 months' continuing service including monitoring, inspection, and re-treatment for occurrences of termite activity. Provide a standard continuing service agreement. State services, obligations, conditions, and terms for agreement period; and terms for future renewal options.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

B. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1. Termiticides:

a. Aventis Environmental Science USA LP; Termidor. b. Bayer Corporation; Premise 75. c. Dow AgroSciences LLC; Dursban TC]. d. FMC Corporation, Agricultural Products Group; Talstar Prevail FT Torpedo. e. Syngenta; Demon TC.

2. Borates:

a. Nisus Corp.; Bora-Care, Jecta. b. NovaGuard Technologies, Inc.; Armor-Guard, Shell-Guard. c. U.S. Borax Inc.; Tim-Bor.

2.2 SOIL TREATMENT

A. Termiticide: Provide an EPA-registered termiticide complying with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction, in an aqueous solution formulated to prevent termite infestation. Provide quantity required for application at the label volume and rate for the maximum termiticide concentration allowed for each specific use, according to product's EPA-Registered Label.

2.3 WOOD TREATMENT

A. Borate: Provide an EPA-registered borate complying with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction, in an aqueous solution for spray application and a gel solution for pressure injection, formulated to prevent termite



infestation in wood. Provide quantity required for application at the label volume and rate for the maximum diffusible borate concentration allowed for each specific use, according to product's EPA-Registered Label.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. General: Remove all extraneous sources of wood cellulose and other edible materials such as wood debris, tree stumps and roots, stakes, formwork, and construction waste wood from soil within and around foundations.

B. Soil Treatment Preparation: Loosen, rake, and level soil to be treated except previously compacted areas under slabs and footings. Termiticides may be applied before placing compacted fill under slabs if recommended in writing by termiticide manufacturer.

3.2 APPLYING SOIL TREATMENT

A. Application: Mix soil treatment termiticide solution to a uniform consistency. Provide quantity required for application at the label volume and rate for the maximum specified concentration of termiticide, according to manufacturer's EPA-Registered Label, to the following so that a continuous horizontal and vertical termiticidal barrier or treated zone is established around and under building construction. Distribute treatment evenly.

1. Slabs-on-Grade and Basement Slabs: Under ground-supported slab construction, including footings, building slabs, and attached slabs as an overall treatment. Treat soil materials before concrete footings and slabs are placed.

2. Foundations: Adjacent soil including soil along the entire inside perimeter of foundation walls, along both sides of interior partition walls, around plumbing pipes and electric conduit penetrating the slab, and around interior column footers, piers, and chimney bases; also along the entire outside perimeter, from grade to bottom of footing. Avoid soil washout around footings.

3. Crawlspaces: Soil under and adjacent to foundations as previously indicated. Treat adjacent areas including around entrance platform, porches, and equipment bases. Apply overall treatment only where attached concrete platform and porches are on fill or ground.

4. Masonry: Treat voids. 5. Penetrations: At expansion joints, control joints, and areas where slabs will be penetrated.

B. Avoid disturbance of treated soil after application. Keep off treated areas until completely dry.

C. Protect termiticide solution, dispersed in treated soils and fills, from being diluted until ground-supported slabs are installed. Use waterproof barrier according to EPA-Registered Label instructions.

D. Post warning signs in areas of application.

E. Reapply soil treatment solution to areas disturbed by subsequent excavation, grading, landscaping, or other construction activities following application.

3.3 APPLYING BORATE TREATMENT

A. Application: Mix wood treatment borate solution to a uniform consistency. Provide quantity required for application at the label volume and rate for the maximum specified concentration of borate, according to manufacturer's EPA-Registered Label, so that wood framing, sheathing, siding, and structural members subject to infestation receive treatment.



1. Framing and Sheathing: Apply borate solution by spray to bare wood for complete coverage. 2. Wood Members Thicker Than 4 Inches: Inject borate gel solution under pressure into holes of size and

spacing required by manufacturer for treatment.
