Human Services - Brick House PROJECT MANUAL

PROJECT MANUAL FOR GREEN COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BRICK HOUSE ARCHITECT'S PROJECT NUMBER: 23-1650 2809 6TH STREET MONROE, WISCONSIN, 53566 ISSUE: BID SET DATE: JUNE 27, 2023 PREPARED BY: 200 PRAIRIE ST. STE: 201 ROCKFORD, IL 61107 815-963-1900 Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Project Information 000102 - 1 SECTION 000102 PROJECT INFORMATION PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION A. Architect's Project Number: 23-1656. B. Project Name: Green County Human Services - Brick House, located at: 2809 6th Street. Monroe, Wisconsin53566. C. The Owner, hereinafter referred to as Owner: County of Green 1. Sales Tax Exemption Number: ​will be provided to successful bidder ​. 1.02 NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS A. These documents constitute an Invitation to Bid to ​​ General Contractors for the construction of the project described below. 1.03 PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Summary Project Description: Demolition of existing garage; construction of addition; construction

of new office; renovations to existing spaces including flooring, painting, miscellaneous mechanical, plumbing, and electrical updates. All mechanical, electrical, and plumbing are to be design build, with the contractor(s) providing all necessary design and engineering for those systems. See contract drawings. B. Contract Scope: ​​​demolition, renovation, and work as described in contract drawings ​​​. C. Contract Terms: Lump sum (fixed price, stipulated sum) ​​. 1.04 PROJECT CONSULTANTS A. The ​Architect ​, hereinafter referred to as ​Architect ​: ​Studio GWA ​. 1. Address: ​200 Prairie Street, Suite 201 ​. 2. City, State, Zip: ​Rockford, Illinois 61107 ​. 3. Phone: (815) 963-1900. 4. Project Architect Contact: Aaron Holverson 5. E-mail: ​​aholverson@studiogwa.com ​​. 1.05 PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE A. Pre- ​​​​Bid ​​​​ Site Tour: ​​​​07-10-2023 at 9 AM local time ​​​​ at ​​​​project site ​​​​. B. Last Request for Substitution Due: 07-17-2023, before 12 PM local time. C. Last Request for Information Due: 07-17-2023, before 12 PM local time. D. ​​​​​​​​​​​​Bid ​​​​ Due Date: ​​​​07-27-2023 ​​​​, before ​​​​12 PM ​​​​ local time. E. Bid Opening: 7/27/2023, 1 PM local time. F. ​Bids ​ May Not Be Withdrawn Until: ​60 days ​ after due date. G. The existing building is to remain in operation during construction of the addition. Renovation work within the existing building is to begin upon completion of the addition when the operations ocurring in the existing building can relocate to the addition. H. Desired ​ Substantial Completion Date: 9/1/2024. I. The Owner reserves the right to change the schedule or terminate a portion of or the entire procurement process at any time. 1.06 PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS A. Availability of Documents: Complete sets of procurement documents may be obtained: 1. At the following address: ​​https://bit.ly/GCHSbrickhouse ​​. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Project Information 000102 - 2 PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED) PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED) END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Table of Contents 000110 - 1 SECTION 000110 TABLE OF CONTENTS PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS 1.01 DIVISION 00 -- PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS A. 000102 - Project Information B. 000110 - Table of Contents C. 002113 - Instructions to Bidders D. 004323 - Alternates Form E. 005000 - Contracting Forms and Supplements SPECIFICATIONS 2.01 DIVISION 01 -- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A. 012000 - Price and Payment Procedures B. 012500 - Substitution Procedures C. 013000 - Administrative Requirements D. 014000 - Quality Requirements E. 015000 - Temporary Facilities and Controls F. 015500 - Vehicular Access and Parking G. 016000 - Product Requirements H. 017000 - Execution and Closeout Requirements I. 017419 - Construction Waste Management and Disposal J. 017800 - Closeout Submittals 2.02 DIVISION 02 -- EXISTING CONDITIONS A. 024100 - Demolition 2.03 DIVISION 03 -- CONCRETE A. 033000 - Cast-in-Place Concrete 2.04 DIVISION 06 -- WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES A. 061000 - Rough Carpentry B. 064100 - Architectural Wood Casework 2.05 DIVISION 09 -- FINISHES A. 090561 - Common Work Results for Flooring Preparation B. 092116 - Gypsum Board Assemblies C. 096500 - Resilient Flooring D. 096813 - Tile Carpeting E. 099123 - Interior Painting 2.06 DIVISION 22 -- PLUMBING 2.07 DIVISION 26 -- ELECTRICAL END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Instructions to Bidders 002113 - 1 SECTION 002113 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS INVITATION 1.01 BID SUBMISSION A. Bids are to be signed, executed, dated, and placed in an envelope that reads 'SEALED BID'. The Sealed Bid envelope should be placed within another envelope that is addressed to the Green County Clerk, Attn: Arianna Voegeli ​at 1016 16th Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566 ​. Bids are to be received at that address before ​12 ​ ​p.m. ​ local ​standard ​ time on ​07-27-2023 ​. B. Offers submitted after the above time will be returned to the bidder unopened. C. Offers will be opened publicly ​ at 1 PM, 7-27-2023. 1.02 INTENT A. The intent of this Bid request is to obtain an offer to perform work to complete project named Green County Human Services - Brick House for a Stipulated Sum contract, in accordance with Contract Documents. 1.03 WORK IDENTIFIED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS A. Work of this proposed Contract comprises demolition of existing garage; construction of addition; construction of new office; renovations to existing spaces including flooring, painting, miscellaneous mechanical, plumbing, and electrical updates. All mechanical, electrical, and plumbing are to be design build, with the contractor(s) providing all necessary design and engineering for those systems. See contract drawings. B. Project Location: 2809 6th Street. Monroe, Wisconsin53566. 1.04 CONTRACT TIME A. Perform the Work within the time stated in Section 000102 Project Information. B. The bidder, in submitting an offer, accepts the Contract Time period stated for performing the Work. The completion date in the Agreement shall be the Contract Time added to the commencement date. The bidder may suggest a revision to the Contract Time with a specific adjustment to the Bid Amount. BID DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 2.01 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS IDENTIFICATION 2.02 AVAILABILITY A. Bid documents may be obtained electronically at ​​https://bit.ly/GCHSbrickhouse ​​. 2.03 INQUIRIES/ADDENDA A. Direct questions to ​​Aaron Holverson, project architect, Studio GWA ​​, ​​email ​​; ​​aholverson@studiogwa.com ​​. B. Addenda may be issued during the bidding period. All Addenda become part of Contract Documents. Include resultant costs in the Bid Amount. C. Clarifications requested by bidders must be in writing not less than 7 calendar days before date set for receipt of bids. The reply will be in the form of an Addendum, a copy of which will be forwarded to known recipients. 2.04 PRODUCT/ASSEMBLY/SYSTEM SUBSTITUTIONS A. General Requirements for Substitution Requests: 1. Project Manual establishes standards for products, assemblies, and systems. 2. Submit requests only for elements for which substitution is specifically allowed in the Project Manual. 3. Provide sufficient information to determine acceptability of proposed substitutions. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Instructions to Bidders 002113 - 2 4. Provide complete information on required revisions to other work to accommodate each proposed substitution. B. Substitution Request Time Restrictions: 1. Where the Bid Documents stipulate a particular product, substitutions will be considered up to 10 calendar days before receipt of bids. C. Substitution Request Form: 1. Submit substitution requests by completing CSI/CSC Form 1.5C - Substitution Request (During the Bidding/Negotiating Stage). See this form for additional information and instructions. Use only this form; other forms of submission are unacceptable. D. Review and Acceptance of Request: 1. Architect may approve the proposed substitution and will issue an Addendum to known bidders. 2. For approved substitutions, include representation of changes in the bid, if any, required in the work and changes to Contract Time and Contract Sum to accommodate such substitutions. A later claim by the bidder for an addition to the Contract Time or Contract Sum because of changes in work necessitated by use of substitutions will not be considered. SITE ASSESSMENT 3.01 SITE EXAMINATION A. Examine the project site before submitting a bid. B. A visit to the project site has been arranged for bidders as follows: ​see prebid conference ​ 3.02 PREBID CONFERENCE A. A bidders conference has been scheduled for ​​​​​9:00 ​​​​​ ​​​​​a.m. ​​​​​ on the ​​​​​10th ​​​​​ day of ​​​​​July ​​​​​ at the location of ​​​​​the Project ​​​​​. B. Representatives of Architect will be in attendance. BID SUBMISSION 4.01 SUBMISSION PROCEDURE A. Bidders shall be solely responsible for the delivery of their bids in the manner and time prescribed. B. Submit one copy of the executed offer on the Bid Forms provided, signed and sealed with the required security in a closed opaque envelope, clearly identified with bidder's name, project name and Owner's name on the outside. 4.02 BID INELIGIBILITY A. Bids that are unsigned, improperly signed or sealed, conditional, illegible, obscure, contain arithmetical errors, erasures, alterations, or irregularities of any kind, may at the discretion of the Owner, be declared unacceptable. BID ENCLOSURES/REQUIREMENTS 5.01 BID FORM REQUIREMENTS A. Complete all requested information in the Bid Form and Appendices. 5.02 FEES FOR CHANGES IN THE WORK A. Include in the Bid Form, the overhead and profit fees on own Work and Work by subcontractors, applicable for Changes in the Work, whether additions to or deductions from the Work on which the Bid Amount is based. 5.03 BID FORM SIGNATURE A. The Bid Form shall be signed by the bidder, as follows: 1. Sole Proprietorship: Signature of sole proprietor in the presence of a witness who will also sign. Insert the words "Sole Proprietor" under the signature. Affix seal. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Instructions to Bidders 002113 - 3 2. Partnership: Signature of all partners in the presence of a witness who will also sign. Insert the word "Partner" under each signature. Affix seal to each signature. 3. Corporation: Signature of a duly authorized signing officer(s) in their normal signatures. Insert the officer's capacity in which the signing officer acts, under each signature. Affix the corporate seal. If the bid is signed by officials other than the president and secretary of the company, or the president/secretary/treasurer of the company, a copy of the by-law resolution of their board of directors authorizing them to do so, must also be submitted with the Bid Form in the bid envelope. 5.04 SELECTION AND AWARD OF ALTERNATES A. Bids will be evaluated on the base bid price. After determination of a successful bidder, consideration will be given to Alternates and bid price adjustments. OFFER ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION 6.01 DURATION OF OFFER A. Bids shall remain open to acceptance ​​ and shall be irrevocable ​​ for a period of ​​sixty (60) ​​ days after the bid closing date. 6.02 ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER A. Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers. B. After acceptance by ​Owner ​, ​Architect ​ on behalf of ​Owner ​, will issue to the successful bidder, a written ​Notice To Proceed ​. END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Alternates Form 004323 - 1 SECTION 004323 ALTERNATES FORM PARTICULARS THE FOLLOWING IS THE LIST OF ALTERNATES REFERENCED IN THE BID SUBMITTED BY: (BIDDER) _______________________________ TO (OWNER ): COUNTY OF GREEN DATED ________________ AND WHICH IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE BID FORM. ALTERNATES LIST THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS SHALL BE ADDED TO OR DEDUCTED FROM THE BID AMOUNT. REFER TO SECTION 012300 - ALTERNATES. ​ALTERNATE ​​​​​​​​​​​​​ # 1: RE-ROOF OF EXISTING BUILDING; COMPLETE TEAR-OFF AND INSTALL NEW ROOF TO MATCH ADDITION ​ADD / (DEDUCT) ​ CIRCLE ONE $_______________________ ALTERNATE # 2: PROVIDE 1 FURNACE/AC FOR EXISTING BUILDING & 1 FURNACE/AC FOR NEW AD ADD / (DEDUCT) CIRCLE ONE $ ________________________ ALTERNATE ​ # 3: FURNACE/AC IN ATTIC TO SUPPLY SECOND FLOOR ADD / (DEDUCT) CIRCLE ONE $ ________________________ ALTERNATE ​​​​ # 4: CONCRETE RAMP ADD / (DEDUCT) $ ________________________ END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Contracting Forms and Supplements 005000 - 1 SECTION 005000 CONTRACTING FORMS AND SUPPLEMENTS PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 AGREEMENT AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT A. See Section 005200 - Agreement Form for the Agreement form to be executed. B. The Agreement is based on AIA A101. C. The General Conditions are based on AIA A201. 1.02 FORMS A. Use the following forms for the specified purposes unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in Contract Documents. B. Bond Forms: 1. Bid Bond Form: AIA A310. 2. Performance and Payment Bond Form: AIA A312. C. Post-Award Certificates and Other Forms: 1. Application for Payment Forms: AIA G702 with AIA G703 (for Contractors). D. Clarification and Modification Forms: 1. Construction Change Directive Form: AIA G714. 2. Change Order Form: AIA G701. E. Closeout Forms: 1. Certificate of Substantial Completion Form: AIA G704. 1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS A. AIA A101 - Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of Payment is a Stipulated Sum 2017. B. AIA A201 - General Conditions of the Contract for Construction 2017. C. AIA A310 - Bid Bond 2010. D. AIA A312 - Performance Bond and Payment Bond 2010. E. AIA G701 - Change Order 2017. F. AIA G702 - Application and Certificate for Payment 1992. G. AIA G703 - Continuation Sheet 1992. H. AIA G704 - Certificate of Substantial Completion 2017. I. AIA G714 - Construction Change Directive 2017. PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Price and Payment Procedures 012000 - 1 SECTION 012000 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. Procedures for preparation and submittal of applications for progress payments. B. Documentation of changes in Contract Sum and Contract Time. C. Change procedures. D. Procedures for preparation and submittal of application for final payment. 1.02 SCHEDULE OF VALUES A. Use Schedule of Values Form: AIA G703, edition stipulated in the Agreement. B. Electronic media printout including equivalent information will be considered in lieu of standard form specified; submit draft to Architect for approval. C. Forms filled out by hand will not be accepted. D. Submit Schedule of Values in duplicate or electronically to Architect and Owner within 15 days after date of Owner-Contractor Agreement. E. Format: Utilize the Table of Contents of this Project Manual. Identify each line item with number and title of the specification section. Identify site mobilization. F. Revise schedule to list approved Change Orders, with each Application For Payment. 1.03 APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS A. Payment Period: Submit at intervals stipulated in the Agreement. B. Use Form AIA G702 and Form AIA G703, edition stipulated in the Agreement. C. Electronic media printout including equivalent information will be considered in lieu of standard form specified; submit sample to Architect for approval. D. Forms filled out by hand will not be accepted. E. Execute certification by signature of authorized officer. F. Use data from approved Schedule of Values. Provide dollar value in each column for each line item for portion of work performed and for stored products. G. List each authorized Change Order as a separate line item, listing Change Order number and dollar amount as for an original item of work. H. Submit one electronic and three hard-copies of each Application for Payment. 1.04 MODIFICATION PROCEDURES A. For minor changes not involving an adjustment to the Contract Sum or Contract Time, Architect will issue instructions directly to Contractor. B. For other required changes, Architect will issue a document signed by Owner instructing Contractor to proceed with the change, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order. 1. The document will describe the required changes and will designate method of determining any change in Contract Sum or Contract Time. 2. Promptly execute the change. C. For changes for which advance pricing is desired, ​Architect ​ will issue a document that includes a detailed description of a proposed change with supplementary or revised drawings and specifications, a change in Contract Time for executing the change ​ with a stipulation of any overtime work required ​ ​and the period of time during which the requested price will be considered valid ​. ​Contractor ​ shall prepare and submit a ​fixed ​ price quotation within ​14 ​ days. D. Computation of Change in Contract Amount: As specified in the Agreement and Conditions of the Contract. E. Substantiation of Costs: Provide full information required for evaluation. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Price and Payment Procedures 012000 - 2 1. On request, provide the following data: a. Quantities of products, labor, and equipment. b. Taxes, insurance, and bonds. c. Overhead and profit. d. Justification for any change in Contract Time. e. Credit for deletions from Contract, similarly documented. 2. Support each claim for additional costs with additional information: a. Origin and date of claim. b. Dates and times work was performed, and by whom. c. Time records and wage rates paid. d. Invoices and receipts for products, equipment, and subcontracts, similarly documented. 3. For Time and Material work, submit itemized account and supporting data after completion of change, within time limits indicated in the Conditions of the Contract. F. Execution of Change Orders: Architect will issue Change Orders for signatures of parties as provided in the Conditions of the Contract. G. After execution of Change Order, promptly revise Schedule of Values and Application for Payment forms to record each authorized Change Order as a separate line item and adjust the Contract Sum. H. Promptly revise progress schedules to reflect any change in Contract Time, revise sub- schedules to adjust times for other items of work affected by the change, and resubmit. 1.05 APPLICATION FOR FINAL PAYMENT A. Prepare Application for Final Payment as specified for progress payments, identifying total adjusted Contract Sum, previous payments, and sum remaining due. B. Application for Final Payment will not be considered until the following have been accomplished: 1. All closeout procedures specified in Section 017000. PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Substitution Procedures 012500 - 1 SECTION 012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. Procedural requirements for proposed substitutions. 1.02 DEFINITIONS A. Substitutions: Changes from Contract Documents requirements proposed by Contractor to materials, products, assemblies, and equipment. 1. Substitutions for Cause: Proposed due to changed Project circumstances beyond Contractor's control. 1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS A. CSI/CSC Form 1.5C - Substitution Request (During the Bidding/Negotiating Stage) Current Edition. PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A. A Substitution Request for products, assemblies, materials, and equipment constitutes a representation that the submitter: 1. Has investigated proposed product and determined that it meets or exceeds the quality level of the specified product, equipment, assembly, or system. 2. Agrees to provide the same warranty for the substitution as for the specified product. 3. Agrees to coordinate installation and make changes to other work that may be required for the work to be complete, with no additional cost to Owner. 4. Waives claims for additional costs or time extension that may subsequently become apparent. B. Document each request with complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with Contract Documents. Burden of proof is on proposer. C. Content: Include information necessary for tracking the status of each Substitution Request, and information necessary to provide an actionable response. 1. Forms indicated in the Project Manual are adequate for this purpose, and must be used. D. Limit each request to a single proposed substitution item. 1. Submit an electronic document, combining the request form with supporting data into single document. 3.02 RESOLUTION A. Architect may request additional information and documentation prior to rendering a decision. Provide this data in an expeditious manner. B. Architect will notify Contractor in writing of decision to accept or reject request. 3.03 ACCEPTANCE A. Accepted substitutions change the work of the Project. They will be documented and incorporated into work of the project by Change Order, Construction Change Directive, Architectural Supplementary Instructions, or similar instruments provided for in the Conditions of the Contract. END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Administrative Requirements 013000 - 1 SECTION 013000 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 RELATED REQUIREMENTS A. Section 016000 - Product Requirements: General product requirements. 1.02 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS A. Comply with requirements of Section 017000 - Execution and Closeout Requirements for coordination of execution of administrative tasks with timing of construction activities. B. Make the following types of submittals to Architect: 1. Requests for Interpretation (RFI). 2. Requests for substitution. 3. Shop drawings, product data, and samples. 4. Test and inspection reports. 5. Design data. 6. Manufacturer's instructions and field reports. 7. Applications for payment and change order requests. 8. Progress schedules. 9. Coordination drawings. 10. Correction Punch List and Final Correction Punch List for Substantial Completion. 11. Closeout submittals. PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING A. Schedule meeting after Notice of Award. B. Attendance Required: 1. Owner. 2. Architect. 3. Contractor. C. Agenda: 1. Execution of Owner-Contractor Agreement. 2. Submission of executed bonds and insurance certificates. 3. Distribution of Contract Documents. 4. Submission of list of subcontractors, list of products, schedule of values, and progress schedule. 5. Designation of personnel representing the parties to Contractor, Owner and Architect. 6. Procedures and processing of field decisions, submittals, substitutions, applications for payments, proposal request, Change Orders, and Contract closeout procedures. 7. Scheduling. D. Record minutes and distribute copies within two days after meeting to participants, with two copies to Architect, Owner, participants, and those affected by decisions made. 3.02 PROGRESS MEETINGS A. Schedule and administer meetings throughout progress of the work at maximum ​monthly ​ intervals. B. Attendance Required: 1. Contractor. 2. Owner. 3. Architect. 4. Contractor's superintendent. C. Agenda: Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Administrative Requirements 013000 - 2 1. Review minutes of previous meetings. 2. Review of work progress. 3. Field observations, problems, and decisions. 4. Identification of problems that impede, or will impede, planned progress. 5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals. 6. Maintenance of progress schedule. 7. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules. 8. Planned progress during succeeding work period. 9. Maintenance of quality and work standards. 10. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination. 11. Other business relating to work. D. Record minutes and distribute copies within two days after meeting to participants, with two copies to Architect, Owner, participants, and those affected by decisions made. 3.03 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE A. Within 10 days after date of the Agreement, submit preliminary schedule defining planned operations for the first 60 days of work, with a general outline for remainder of work. B. If preliminary schedule requires revision after review, submit revised schedule within 10 days. C. Within 20 days after review of preliminary schedule, submit draft of proposed complete schedule for review. 1. Include written certification that major contractors have reviewed and accepted proposed schedule. D. Within 10 days after joint review, submit complete schedule. E. Submit updated schedule with each Application for Payment. 3.04 PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHS A. Submit new photographs at least once a month, and at major milestones, within 3 days after being taken. B. Photography Type: Digital; electronic files. C. In addition to periodic, recurring views, take photographs of each of the following events: 1. Completion of site clearing. 2. Excavations in progress. 3. Foundations in progress and upon completion. 4. Structural framing in progress and upon completion. 5. Enclosure of building, upon completion. 6. Final completion, minimum of ten (10) photos. D. Views: 1. Provide factual presentation. 2. Provide correct exposure and focus, high resolution and sharpness, maximum depth of field, and minimum distortion. 3.05 REQUESTS FOR ​INFORMATION ​ (RFI) A. Definition: A request seeking one of the following: B. Preparation: Prepare an RFI immediately upon discovery of a need for interpretation of Contract Documents. Failure to submit a RFI in a timely manner is not a legitimate cause for claiming additional costs or delays in execution of the work. 1. Prepare a separate RFI for each specific item. a. Review, coordinate, and comment on requests originating with subcontractors and/or materials suppliers. b. Do not forward requests which solely require internal coordination between subcontractors. C. Reason for the RFI: Prior to initiation of an RFI, carefully study all Contract Documents to confirm that information sufficient for their interpretation is definitely not included. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Administrative Requirements 013000 - 3 1. Include in each request Contractor's signature attesting to good faith effort to determine from Contract Documents information requiring interpretation. 2. Unacceptable Uses for RFIs: Do not use RFIs to request the following:: a. Approval of submittals (use procedures specified elsewhere in this section). b. Approval of substitutions (see Section - 016000 - Product Requirements) c. Changes that entail change in Contract Time and Contract Sum (comply with provisions of the Conditions of the Contract). 3. Improper RFIs: Requests not prepared in compliance with requirements of this section, and/or missing key information required to render an actionable response. They will be returned without a response ​​. 4. Frivolous RFIs: Requests regarding information that is clearly indicated on, or reasonably inferable from, Contract Documents, with no additional input required to clarify the question. They will be returned without a response ​​. D. Content: Include identifiers necessary for tracking the status of each RFI, and information necessary to provide an actionable response. 1. Official Project name and number, and any additional required identifiers established in Contract Documents. 2. Discrete and consecutive RFI number, and descriptive subject/title. 3. Issue date, and requested reply date. 4. Reference to particular Contract Document(s) requiring additional information/interpretation. Identify pertinent drawing and detail number and/or specification section number, title, and paragraph(s). 5. Annotations: Field dimensions and/or description of conditions which have engendered the request. 6. Contractor's suggested resolution: A written and/or a graphic solution, to scale, is required in cases where clarification of coordination issues is involved, for example; routing, clearances, and/or specific locations of work shown diagrammatically in Contract Documents. If applicable, state the likely impact of the suggested resolution on Contract Time or the Contract Sum. E. Attachments: Include sketches, coordination drawings, descriptions, photos, submittals, and other information necessary to substantiate the reason for the request. F. RFI Log: Prepare and maintain a tabular log of RFIs for the duration of the project. G. Review Time: Architect will respond and return RFIs to Contractor within three regular working days of receipt. For the purpose of establishing the start of the mandated response period, RFIs received after 12:00 noon will be considered as having been received on the following regular working day. H. Responses: Content of answered RFIs will not constitute in any manner a directive or authorization to perform extra work or delay the project. If in Contractor's belief it is likely to lead to a change to Contract Sum or Contract Time, promptly issue a notice to this effect, and follow up with an appropriate Change Order request to Owner. 1. Response may include a request for additional information, in which case the original RFI will be deemed as having been answered, and an amended one is to be issued forthwith. Identify the amended RFI with an R suffix to the original number. 2. Do not extend applicability of a response to specific item to encompass other similar conditions, unless specifically so noted in the response. 3. Upon receipt of a response, promptly review and distribute it to all affected parties, and update the RFI Log. 3.06 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE A. Submit to Architect for review a schedule for submittals in tabular format. 1. Coordinate with Contractor's construction schedule and schedule of values. 2. Account for time required for preparation, review, manufacturing, fabrication and delivery when establishing submittal delivery and review deadline dates. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Administrative Requirements 013000 - 4 3.07 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW A. When the following are specified in individual sections, submit them for review: 1. Product data. 2. Shop drawings. 3. Samples for selection. 4. Samples for verification. B. Submit to Architect for review for the limited purpose of checking for compliance with information given and the design concept expressed in Contract Documents. C. Samples will be reviewed for aesthetic, color, or finish selection. D. After review, provide copies and distribute in accordance with SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES article below and for record documents purposes described in Section 017800 - Closeout Submittals. 3.08 SUBMITTALS FOR PROJECT CLOSEOUT A. Submit Correction Punch List for Substantial Completion. B. Submit Final Correction Punch List for Substantial Completion. C. When the following are specified in individual sections, submit them at project closeout in compliance with requirements of Section 017800 - Closeout Submittals: 1. Project record documents. 2. Operation and maintenance data. 3. Warranties. 4. Bonds. 5. Other types as indicated. D. Submit for Owner's benefit during and after project completion. 3.09 NUMBER OF COPIES OF SUBMITTALS A. Electronic Documents: Submit one electronic copy in PDF format; an electronically-marked up file will be returned. Create PDFs at native size and right-side up; illegible files will be rejected. B. Samples: Submit the number specified in individual specification sections; one of which will be retained by Architect. 1. After review, produce duplicates. 2. Retained samples will not be returned to Contractor unless specifically so stated. 3.10 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES A. General Requirements: 1. Transmit using approved form. a. Use Contractor's form, subject to prior approval by Architect. 2. Sequentially identify each item. For revised submittals use original number and a sequential numerical suffix. 3. Identify: Project; Contractor; subcontractor or supplier; pertinent drawing and detail number; and specification section number and article/paragraph, as appropriate on each copy. 4. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed certifying that review, approval, verification of products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction work, and coordination of information is in accordance with the requirements of the work and Contract Documents. a. Submittals from sources other than the Contractor, or without Contractor's stamp will not be acknowledged, reviewed, or returned. 5. Deliver each submittal on date noted in submittal schedule, unless an earlier date has been agreed to by all affected parties, and is of the benefit to the project. 6. Identify variations from Contract Documents and product or system limitations that may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed work. 7. Provide space for Contractor and Architect review stamps. 8. When revised for resubmission, identify all changes made since previous submission. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Administrative Requirements 013000 - 5 9. Incomplete submittals will not be reviewed, unless they are partial submittals for distinct portion(s) of the work, and have received prior approval for their use. B. Product Data Procedures: 1. Submit only information required by individual specification sections. 2. Collect required information into a single submittal. 3. Do not submit (Material) Safety Data Sheets for materials or products. C. Shop Drawing Procedures: 1. Prepare accurate, drawn-to-scale, original shop drawing documentation by interpreting Contract Documents and coordinating related work. 2. Generic, non-project-specific information submitted as shop drawings do not meet the requirements for shop drawings. D. Samples Procedures: 1. Transmit related items together as single package. 2. Identify each item to allow review for applicability in relation to shop drawings showing installation locations. 3.11 SUBMITTAL REVIEW A. Submittals for Review: Architect will review each submittal, and approve, or take other appropriate action. B. Submittals for Information: Architect will acknowledge receipt and review. See below for actions to be taken. C. Architect's actions will be reflected by marking each returned submittal using virtual stamp on electronic submittals. D. Architect's and consultants' actions on items submitted for review: 1. Authorizing purchasing, fabrication, delivery, and installation: a. " ​Reviewed ​" ​, or language with same legal meaning ​. b. " ​Reviewed as noted, resubmission not required ​" ​, or language with same legal meaning ​. 1) At Contractor's option, submit corrected item, with review notations acknowledged and incorporated. 2. Not Authorizing fabrication, delivery, and installation: a. "Revise and Resubmit". 1) Resubmit revised item, with review notations acknowledged and incorporated. b. "Rejected". 1) Submit item complying with requirements of Contract Documents. E. Architect's and consultants' actions on items submitted for information: 1. Items for which no action was taken: a. "Received" - to notify the Contractor that the submittal has been received for record only. 2. Items for which action was taken: a. "Reviewed" - no further action is required from Contractor. END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Quality Requirements 014000 - 1 SECTION 014000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION-RELATED PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES A. Coordination: Contractor's professional design services are subject to requirements of project's Conditions for Construction Contract. 1.02 SUBMITTALS A. See Section 013000 - Administrative Requirements, for submittal procedures. B. Designer's Qualification Statement: Submit for Architect's knowledge as contract administrator, or for Owner's information. 1. Include information for each individual professional responsible for producing, or supervising production of, design-related professional services provided by Contractor. a. Full name. b. Professional licensure information. c. Statement addressing extent and depth of experience specifically relevant to design of items assigned to Contractor. C. Design Data: Submit for Architect's knowledge as contract administrator for the limited purpose of assessing compliance with information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents, or for Owner's information. 1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) Plan: 1. Prior to start of work, submit a comprehensive plan describing how contract deliverables will be produced. Tailor CQC plan to specific requirements of the project. Include the following information: a. Management Structure: Identify personnel responsible for quality. Include a chart showing lines of authority. b. Management Approach: Define, describe, and include in the plan specific methodologies used in executing the work. c. Owner will not make a separate payment for providing and maintaining a Quality Control Plan. Include associated costs in Bid price. B. Quality-Control Personnel Qualifications. Engage a person with requisite training and experience to implement and manage quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) for the project. PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 CONTROL OF INSTALLATION A. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce work of specified quality. B. Comply with manufacturers' instructions, including each step in sequence. C. Should manufacturers' instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Architect before proceeding. D. Comply with specified standards as minimum quality for the work except where more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship. E. Have work performed by persons qualified to produce required and specified quality. F. Verify that field measurements are as indicated on shop drawings or as instructed by the manufacturer. G. Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration, physical distortion, and disfigurement. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Quality Requirements 014000 - 2 3.02 TOLERANCES A. Monitor fabrication and installation tolerance control of products to produce acceptable Work. Do not permit tolerances to accumulate. B. Comply with manufacturers' tolerances. Should manufacturers' tolerances conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Architect before proceeding. C. Adjust products to appropriate dimensions; position before securing products in place. 3.03 DEFECT ASSESSMENT A. Replace Work or portions of the Work not complying with specified requirements. END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Temporary Facilities and Controls 015000 - 1 SECTION 015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 RELATED REQUIREMENTS A. Section 015100 - Temporary Utilities. B. Section 015500 - Vehicular Access and Parking. 1.02 TEMPORARY UTILITIES - SEE SECTION 015100 A. Owner will provide the following: 1. Electrical power and metering, consisting of connection to existing facilities. 2. Water supply, consisting of connection to existing facilities. B. Existing facilities ​may ​ be used. C. Use trigger-operated nozzles for water hoses, to avoid waste of water. 1.03 TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES A. Provide and maintain required facilities and enclosures. Provide at time of project mobilization. B. Maintain daily in clean and sanitary condition. 1.04 BARRIERS A. Provide barriers to prevent unauthorized entry to construction areas, to prevent access to areas that could be hazardous to workers or the public, to allow for owner's use of site and to protect existing facilities and adjacent properties from damage from construction operations and demolition. B. Provide barricades and covered walkways required by governing authorities for public rights-of- way and for public access to existing building. C. Provide protection for plants designated to remain. Replace damaged plants. D. Protect non-owned vehicular traffic, stored materials, site, and structures from damage. 1.05 FENCING A. Construction: Commercial grade chain link fence. B. Provide 6 foot (1.8 m) high fence around construction site; equip with vehicular and pedestrian ​​​ gates with locks as required to complete . 1.06 EXTERIOR ENCLOSURES A. Provide temporary insulated weather tight closure of exterior openings to accommodate acceptable working conditions and protection for Products, to allow for temporary heating and maintenance of required ambient temperatures identified in individual specification sections, and to prevent entry of unauthorized persons. Provide access doors with self-closing hardware and locks. 1.07 INTERIOR ENCLOSURES A. Provide temporary partitions and ceilings as indicated to separate work areas from Owner- occupied areas, to prevent penetration of dust and moisture into Owner-occupied areas, and to prevent damage to existing materials and equipment. B. Construction: Framing and reinforced polyethylene sheet materials with closed joints and sealed edges at intersections with existing surfaces: 1.08 SECURITY - SEE SECTION 013553 A. Provide security and facilities to protect Work, existing facilities, and Owner's operations from unauthorized entry, vandalism, or theft. B. Coordinate with Owner's security program. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Temporary Facilities and Controls 015000 - 2 1.09 VEHICULAR ACCESS AND PARKING - SEE SECTION 015500 A. Comply with regulations relating to use of streets and sidewalks, access to emergency facilities, and access for emergency vehicles. B. Coordinate access and haul routes with governing authorities and Owner. C. Provide and maintain access to fire hydrants, free of obstructions. D. Provide means of removing mud from vehicle wheels before entering streets. E. Provide temporary parking areas to accommodate construction personnel. When site space is not adequate, provide additional off-site parking. F. Provide one parking space for Owner use. 1.10 WASTE REMOVAL A. Provide waste removal facilities and services as required to maintain the site in clean and orderly condition. B. Provide containers with lids. Remove trash from site ​periodically ​. C. If materials to be recycled or re-used on the project must be stored on-site, provide suitable non-combustible containers; locate containers holding flammable material outside the structure unless otherwise approved by the authorities having jurisdiction. D. Open free-fall chutes are not permitted. Terminate closed chutes into appropriate containers with lids. 1.11 REMOVAL OF UTILITIES, FACILITIES, AND CONTROLS A. Remove temporary utilities, equipment, facilities, materials, prior to Date of Substantial Completion inspection. B. Remove underground installations to a minimum depth of 2 feet (600 mm). Grade site as indicated. C. Clean and repair damage caused by installation or use of temporary work. D. Restore existing facilities used during construction to original condition. PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Vehicular Access and Parking 015500 - 1 SECTION 015500 VEHICULAR ACCESS AND PARKING PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. Parking. B. Construction parking controls. C. Maintenance. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND DEVICES A. Stock Post Mounted and Wall Mounted Traffic Control and Informational Signs: 1. As required to direct public access during work. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 PARKING A. Arrange for temporary parking areas with Owner to accommodate use of construction personnel. 3.02 CONSTRUCTION PARKING CONTROL A. Control vehicular parking to prevent interference with public traffic and parking, access by emergency vehicles, and Owner's operations. 3.03 MAINTENANCE A. Maintain existing paved areas used for construction; promptly repair breaks, potholes, low areas, standing water, and other deficiencies, to maintain paving and drainage in original, or specified, condition. END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Product Requirements 016000 - 1 SECTION 016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 RELATED REQUIREMENTS A. Section 012500 - Substitution Procedures: Substitutions made during procurement and/or construction phases. B. Section 016116 - Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content Restrictions: Requirements for VOC-restricted product categories. C. Section 017419 - Construction Waste Management and Disposal: Waste disposal requirements potentially affecting product selection, packaging and substitutions. 1.02 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data Submittals: Submit manufacturer's standard published data. Mark each copy to identify applicable products, models, options, and other data. Supplement manufacturers' standard data to provide information specific to this Project. B. Shop Drawing Submittals: Prepared specifically for this Project; indicate utility and electrical characteristics, utility connection requirements, and location of utility outlets for service for functional equipment and appliances. C. Sample Submittals: Illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of the product, with integral parts and attachment devices. Coordinate sample submittals for interfacing work. 1. For selection from standard finishes, submit samples of the full range of the manufacturer's standard colors, textures, and patterns. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 NEW PRODUCTS A. Provide new products unless specifically required or permitted by Contract Documents. B. Use of products having any of the following characteristics is not permitted: C. Where other criteria are met, Contractor shall give preference to products that: 1. If used on interior, have lower emissions, as defined in Section 016116. 2. If wet-applied, have lower VOC content, as defined in Section 016116. 2.02 PRODUCT OPTIONS A. Products Specified by Reference Standards or by Description Only: Use any product meeting those standards or description. B. Products Specified by Naming One or More Manufacturers: Use a product of one of the manufacturers named and meeting specifications, no options or substitutions allowed. C. Products Specified by Naming One or More Manufacturers with a Provision for Substitutions: Submit a request for substitution for any manufacturer not named. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 SUBSTITUTION LIMITATIONS A. See Section 012500 - Substitution Procedures. 3.02 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING A. Package products for shipment in manner to prevent damage; for equipment, package to avoid loss of factory calibration. B. If special precautions are required, attach instructions prominently and legibly on outside of packaging. C. Coordinate schedule of product delivery to designated prepared areas in order to minimize site storage time and potential damage to stored materials. D. Transport and handle products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Product Requirements 016000 - 2 E. Transport materials in covered trucks to prevent contamination of product and littering of surrounding areas. F. Promptly inspect shipments to ensure that products comply with requirements, quantities are correct, and products are undamaged. G. Provide equipment and personnel to handle products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage, and to minimize handling. H. Arrange for the return of packing materials, such as wood pallets, where economically feasible. 3.03 STORAGE AND PROTECTION A. Designate receiving/storage areas for incoming products so that they are delivered according to installation schedule and placed convenient to work area in order to minimize waste due to excessive materials handling and misapplication. See Section 017419. B. Store and protect products in accordance with manufacturers' instructions. C. Store with seals and labels intact and legible. D. Store sensitive products in weathertight, climate-controlled enclosures in an environment favorable to product. E. For exterior storage of fabricated products, place on sloped supports above ground. F. Protect products from damage or deterioration due to construction operations, weather, precipitation, humidity, temperature, sunlight and ultraviolet light, dirt, dust, and other contaminants. G. Comply with manufacturer's warranty conditions, if any. H. Cover products subject to deterioration with impervious sheet covering. Provide ventilation to prevent condensation and degradation of products. I. Prevent contact with material that may cause corrosion, discoloration, or staining. J. Provide equipment and personnel to store products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage. K. Arrange storage of products to permit access for inspection. Periodically inspect to verify products are undamaged and are maintained in acceptable condition. END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Execution and Closeout Requirements 017000 - 1 SECTION 017000 EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 RELATED REQUIREMENTS A. Section 078400 - Firestopping. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 PATCHING MATERIALS A. New Materials: As specified in product sections; match existing products and work for patching and extending work. B. Type and Quality of Existing Products: Determine by inspecting and testing products where necessary, referring to existing work as a standard. C. Product Substitution: For any proposed change in materials, submit request for substitution described in Section 016000 - Product Requirements. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 EXAMINATION A. Verify that existing site conditions and substrate surfaces are acceptable for subsequent work. Start of work means acceptance of existing conditions. B. Verify that existing substrate is capable of structural support or attachment of new work being applied or attached. C. Examine and verify specific conditions described in individual specification sections. D. Take field measurements before confirming product orders or beginning fabrication, to minimize waste due to over-ordering or misfabrication. E. Verify that utility services are available, of the correct characteristics, and in the correct locations. F. Prior to Cutting: Examine existing conditions prior to commencing work, including elements subject to damage or movement during cutting and patching. After uncovering existing work, assess conditions affecting performance of work. Beginning of cutting or patching means acceptance of existing conditions. 3.02 PREPARATION A. Clean substrate surfaces prior to applying next material or substance. B. Seal cracks or openings of substrate prior to applying next material or substance. C. Apply manufacturer required or recommended substrate primer, sealer, or conditioner prior to applying any new material or substance in contact or bond. 3.03 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS A. Install products as specified in individual sections, in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, and so as to avoid waste due to necessity for replacement. B. Make vertical elements plumb and horizontal elements level, unless otherwise indicated. C. Install equipment and fittings plumb and level, neatly aligned with adjacent vertical and horizontal lines, unless otherwise indicated. D. Make consistent texture on surfaces, with seamless transitions, unless otherwise indicated. E. Make neat transitions between different surfaces, maintaining texture and appearance. 3.04 CUTTING AND PATCHING A. Whenever possible, execute the work by methods that avoid cutting or patching. B. Perform whatever cutting and patching is necessary to: 1. Complete the work. 2. Fit products together to integrate with other work. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Execution and Closeout Requirements 017000 - 2 3. Provide openings for penetration of mechanical, electrical, and other services. 4. Match work that has been cut to adjacent work. 5. Repair areas adjacent to cuts to required condition. 6. Repair new work damaged by subsequent work. 7. Remove samples of installed work for testing when requested. 8. Remove and replace defective and non-complying work. C. Execute work by methods that avoid damage to other work and that will provide appropriate surfaces to receive patching and finishing. In existing work, minimize damage and restore to original condition. D. Employ original installer to perform cutting for weather exposed and moisture resistant elements, and sight exposed surfaces. E. Cut rigid materials using masonry saw or core drill. Pneumatic tools not allowed without prior approval. F. Restore work with new products in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents. G. Fit work air tight to pipes, sleeves, ducts, conduit, and other penetrations through surfaces. H. At penetrations of fire rated walls, partitions, ceiling, or floor construction, completely seal voids with fire rated material in accordance with Section 078400, to full thickness of the penetrated element. I. Patching: 1. Finish patched surfaces to match finish that existed prior to patching. On continuous surfaces, refinish to nearest intersection or natural break. For an assembly, refinish entire unit. 2. Match color, texture, and appearance. 3. Repair patched surfaces that are damaged, lifted, discolored, or showing other imperfections due to patching work. If defects are due to condition of substrate, repair substrate prior to repairing finish. 3.05 PROGRESS CLEANING A. Maintain areas free of waste materials, debris, and rubbish. Maintain site in a clean and orderly condition. B. Remove debris and rubbish from pipe chases, plenums, attics, crawl spaces, and other closed or remote spaces, prior to enclosing the space. C. Broom and vacuum clean interior areas prior to start of surface finishing, and continue cleaning to eliminate dust. D. Collect and remove waste materials, debris, and trash/rubbish from site periodically and dispose off-site; do not burn or bury. 3.06 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED WORK A. Protect installed work from damage by construction operations. B. Provide special protection where specified in individual specification sections. C. Provide temporary and removable protection for installed products. Control activity in immediate work area to prevent damage. D. Provide protective coverings at walls, projections, jambs, sills, and soffits of openings. E. Protect finished floors, stairs, and other surfaces from traffic, dirt, wear, damage, or movement of heavy objects, by protecting with durable sheet materials. F. Prohibit traffic or storage upon waterproofed or roofed surfaces. If traffic or activity is necessary, obtain recommendations for protection from waterproofing or roofing material manufacturer. G. Remove protective coverings when no longer needed; reuse or recycle coverings if possible. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Execution and Closeout Requirements 017000 - 3 3.07 ADJUSTING A. Adjust operating products and equipment to ensure smooth and unhindered operation. 3.08 FINAL CLEANING A. Use cleaning materials that are nonhazardous. B. Clean interior and exterior glass, surfaces exposed to view; remove temporary labels, stains and foreign substances, polish transparent and glossy surfaces, vacuum carpeted and soft surfaces. C. Remove all labels that are not permanent. Do not paint or otherwise cover fire test labels or nameplates on mechanical and electrical equipment. D. Clean equipment and fixtures to a sanitary condition with cleaning materials appropriate to the surface and material being cleaned. E. Clean filters of operating equipment. F. Clean debris from ​roofs, gutters, downspouts, scuppers, overflow drains, area drains, and drainage systems ​. G. Clean site; sweep paved areas, rake clean landscaped surfaces. H. Remove waste, surplus materials, trash/rubbish, and construction facilities from the site; dispose of in legal manner; do not burn or bury. 3.09 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES A. Make submittals that are required by governing or other authorities. B. Accompany ​Owner's Project Manager ​ on preliminary inspection to determine items to be listed for completion or correction in the ​Contractor ​'s Correction Punch List for ​Contractor ​'s ​Notice of Substantial Completion ​. C. Notify Architect when work is considered ready for Architect's Substantial Completion inspection. D. Submit written certification containing Contractor's Correction Punch List, that Contract Documents have been reviewed, work has been inspected, and that work is complete in accordance with Contract Documents and ready for Architect's Substantial Completion inspection. E. Conduct Substantial Completion inspection and create Final Correction Punch List containing Architect's and Contractor's comprehensive list of items identified to be completed or corrected and submit to Architect. F. Correct items of work listed in Final Correction Punch List and comply with requirements for access to Owner-occupied areas. G. Notify Architect when work is considered finally complete and ready for Architect's Substantial Completion final inspection. H. Complete items of work determined by Architect listed in executed Certificate of Substantial Completion. END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Construction Waste Management and Disposal 017419 - 1 SECTION 017419 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 WASTE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS A. Owner requires that this project generate the least amount of trash and waste possible. B. Employ processes that ensure the generation of as little waste as possible due to error, poor planning, breakage, mishandling, contamination, or other factors. C. Minimize trash/waste disposal in landfills; reuse, salvage, or recycle as much waste as economically feasible. D. Contractor Reporting Responsibilities: Submit periodic Waste Disposal Reports; report landfill disposal, incineration, recycling, salvage, and reuse regardless of to whom the cost or savings accrues; use the same units of measure on required reports. E. Methods of trash/waste disposal that are not acceptable are: 1. Burning on the project site. 2. Burying on the project site. 3. Dumping or burying on other property, public or private. 4. Other illegal dumping or burying. F. Regulatory Requirements: Contractor is responsible for knowing and complying with regulatory requirements, including but not limited to Federal, state and local requirements, pertaining to legal disposal of all construction and demolition waste materials. 1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS A. Section 013000 - Administrative Requirements: Additional requirements for project meetings, reports, submittal procedures, and project documentation. B. Section 015000 - Temporary Facilities and Controls: Additional requirements related to trash/waste collection and removal facilities and services. C. Section 016000 - Product Requirements: Waste prevention requirements related to delivery, storage, and handling. D. Section 017000 - Execution and Closeout Requirements: Trash/waste prevention procedures related to demolition, cutting and patching, installation, protection, and cleaning. 1.03 DEFINITIONS A. Clean: Untreated and unpainted; not contaminated with oils, solvents, caulk, or the like. B. Construction and Demolition Waste: Solid wastes typically including building materials, packaging, trash, debris, and rubble resulting from construction, remodeling, repair and demolition operations. C. Hazardous: Exhibiting the characteristics of hazardous substances, i.e., ignitibility, corrosivity, toxicity or reactivity. D. Nonhazardous: Exhibiting none of the characteristics of hazardous substances, i.e., ignitibility, corrosivity, toxicity, or reactivity. E. Nontoxic: Neither immediately poisonous to humans nor poisonous after a long period of exposure. F. Recyclable: The ability of a product or material to be recovered at the end of its life cycle and remanufactured into a new product for reuse by others. G. Recycle: To remove a waste material from the project site to another site for remanufacture into a new product for reuse by others. H. Recycling: The process of sorting, cleansing, treating and reconstituting solid waste and other discarded materials for the purpose of using the altered form. Recycling does not include burning, incinerating, or thermally destroying waste. I. Return: To give back reusable items or unused products to vendors for credit. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Construction Waste Management and Disposal 017419 - 2 J. Reuse: To reuse a construction waste material in some manner on the project site. K. Salvage: To remove a waste material from the project site to another site for resale or reuse by others. L. Sediment: Soil and other debris that has been eroded and transported by storm or well production run-off water. M. Source Separation: The act of keeping different types of waste materials separate beginning from the first time they become waste. N. Toxic: Poisonous to humans either immediately or after a long period of exposure. O. Trash: Any product or material unable to be reused, returned, recycled, or salvaged. P. Waste: Extra material or material that has reached the end of its useful life in its intended use. Waste includes salvageable, returnable, recyclable, and reusable material. PART 3 EXECUTION 2.01 WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES A. See Section 013000 for additional requirements for project meetings, reports, submittal procedures, and project documentation. B. See Section 015000 for additional requirements related to trash/waste collection and removal facilities and services. C. See Section 016000 for waste prevention requirements related to delivery, storage, and handling. D. See Section 017000 for trash/waste prevention procedures related to demolition, cutting and patching, installation, protection, and cleaning. END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Closeout Submittals 017800 - 1 SECTION 017800 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. Project record documents. B. Operation and maintenance data. C. Warranties and bonds. 1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS A. Section 013000 - Administrative Requirements: Submittals procedures, shop drawings, product data, and samples. B. Individual Product Sections: Specific requirements for operation and maintenance data. C. Individual Product Sections: Warranties required for specific products or Work. 1.03 SUBMITTALS A. Project Record Documents: Submit documents to Architect with claim for final Application for Payment. B. Operation and Maintenance Data: 1. For equipment, or component parts of equipment put into service during construction and operated by Owner, submit completed documents within ten days after acceptance. 2. Submit one copy of completed documents 15 days prior to final inspection. This copy will be reviewed and returned after final inspection, with Architect comments. Revise content of all document sets as required prior to final submission. 3. Submit two sets of revised final documents in final form within 10 days after final inspection. C. Warranties and Bonds: 1. For equipment or component parts of equipment put into service during construction with Owner's permission, submit documents within 10 days after acceptance. 2. Make other submittals within 10 days after Date of Substantial Completion, prior to final Application for Payment. 3. For items of Work for which acceptance is delayed beyond Date of Substantial Completion, submit within 10 days after acceptance, listing the date of acceptance as the beginning of the warranty period. PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS A. Maintain on site one set of the following record documents; record actual revisions to the Work: 1. Drawings. 2. Addenda. 3. Change Orders and other modifications to the Contract. B. Ensure entries are complete and accurate, enabling future reference by Owner. C. Store record documents separate from documents used for construction. D. Record information concurrent with construction progress. E. Record Drawings: Legibly mark each item to record actual construction including: 1. Field changes of dimension and detail. 2. Details not on original Contract drawings. 3.02 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA A. Product Data: Mark each sheet to clearly identify specific products and component parts, and data applicable to installation. Delete inapplicable information. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Closeout Submittals 017800 - 2 B. Drawings: Supplement product data to illustrate relations of component parts of equipment and systems, to show control and flow diagrams. Do not use Project Record Documents as maintenance drawings. C. Typed Text: As required to supplement product data. Provide logical sequence of instructions for each procedure, incorporating manufacturer's instructions. 3.03 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA FOR MATERIALS AND FINISHES A. Instructions for Care and Maintenance: Manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning agents and methods, precautions against detrimental cleaning agents and methods, and recommended schedule for cleaning and maintenance. B. Where additional instructions are required, beyond the manufacturer's standard printed instructions, have instructions prepared by personnel experienced in the operation and maintenance of the specific products. 3.04 ASSEMBLY OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS A. Assemble operation and maintenance data into durable manuals for Owner's personnel use, with data arranged in the same sequence as, and identified by, the specification sections. B. Where systems involve more than one specification section, provide separate tabbed divider for each system. C. Binders: Commercial quality, 8-1/2 by 11 inch (216 by 280 mm) three D side ring binders with durable plastic covers; 2 inch (50 mm) maximum ring size. When multiple binders are used, correlate data into related consistent groupings. D. Cover: Identify each binder with typed or printed title OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; identify title of Project; identify subject matter of contents. E. Project Directory: Title and address of Project; names, addresses, and telephone numbers of Architect, Consultants, Contractor and subcontractors, with names of responsible parties. F. Tables of Contents: List every item separated by a divider, using the same identification as on the divider tab; where multiple volumes are required, include all volumes Tables of Contents in each volume, with the current volume clearly identified. G. Dividers: Provide tabbed dividers for each separate product and system; identify the contents on the divider tab; immediately following the divider tab include a description of product and major component parts of equipment. H. Text: Manufacturer's printed data, or typewritten data on 20 pound paper. I. Drawings: Provide with reinforced punched binder tab. Bind in with text; fold larger drawings to size of text pages. 3.05 WARRANTIES AND BONDS A. Obtain warranties and bonds, executed in duplicate by responsible Subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers, within 10 days after completion of the applicable item of work. Except for items put into use with Owner's permission, leave date of beginning of time of warranty until Date of Substantial completion is determined. B. Verify that documents are in proper form, contain full information, and are notarized. C. Co-execute submittals when required. D. Retain warranties and bonds until time specified for submittal. END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Demolition 024100 - 1 SECTION 024100 DEMOLITION PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. Selective demolition of building elements for alteration purposes. 1.02 DEFINITIONS A. Remove: Detach or dismantle items from existing construction and dispose of them off site, unless items are indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled. B. Existing to Remain: Designation for existing items that are not to be removed and that are not otherwise indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled. PART 2 PRODUCTS ​-- NOT USED ​ PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 GENERAL PROCEDURES AND PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Comply with applicable codes and regulations for demolition operations and safety of adjacent structures and the public. 1. Obtain required permits. 2. Take precautions to prevent catastrophic or uncontrolled collapse of structures to be removed; do not allow worker or public access within range of potential collapse of unstable structures. 3. Provide, erect, and maintain temporary barriers and security devices. 4. Conduct operations to minimize effects on and interference with adjacent structures and occupants. 5. Do not close or obstruct roadways or sidewalks without permits from authority having jurisdiction. 6. Conduct operations to minimize obstruction of public and private entrances and exits. Do not obstruct required exits at any time. Protect persons using entrances and exits from removal operations. 7. Obtain written permission from owners of adjacent properties when demolition equipment will traverse, infringe upon, or limit access to their property. B. Do not begin removal until receipt of notification to proceed from Owner. C. Protect existing structures and other elements to remain in place and not removed. 1. Provide bracing and shoring. 2. Prevent movement or settlement of adjacent structures. 3. Stop work immediately if adjacent structures appear to be in danger. 3.02 EXISTING UTILITIES A. Coordinate work with utility companies. Notify utilities before starting work, comply with their requirements, and obtain required permits. B. Protect existing utilities to remain from damage. C. Do not disrupt public utilities without permit from authority having jurisdiction. D. Do not close, shut off, or disrupt existing life safety systems that are in use without at least 7 days prior written notification to Owner. E. Do not close, shut off, or disrupt existing utility branches or take-offs that are in use without at least 3 days prior written notification to Owner. F. Locate and mark utilities to remain; mark using highly visible tags or flags, with identification of utility type; protect from damage due to subsequent construction, using substantial barricades if necessary. G. Remove exposed piping, valves, meters, equipment, supports, and foundations of disconnected and abandoned utilities. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Demolition 024100 - 2 3.03 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION FOR ALTERATIONS A. Existing construction and utilities indicated on drawings are based on casual field observation and existing record documents only. 1. Verify construction and utility arrangements are as indicated. 2. Report discrepancies to Architect before disturbing existing installation. 3. Beginning of demolition work constitutes acceptance of existing conditions that would be apparent upon examination prior to starting demolition. B. Remove existing work as indicated and required to accomplish new work. 1. Remove items indicated on drawings. C. Services including, but not limited to, ​Plumbing and Electrical ​: Remove existing systems and equipment as indicated. 1. Maintain existing active systems to remain in operation, and maintain access to equipment and operational components. 2. Where existing active systems serve occupied facilities but are to be replaced with new services, maintain existing systems in service until new systems are complete and ready for service. 3. Verify that abandoned services serve only abandoned facilities before removal. 4. Remove abandoned pipe, ducts, conduits, and equipment, including those above accessible ceilings. Remove back to source of supply where possible, otherwise cap stub and tag with identification. D. Protect existing work to remain. 1. Prevent movement of structure. Provide shoring and bracing as required. 2. Perform cutting to accomplish removal work neatly and as specified for cutting new work. 3. Repair adjacent construction and finishes damaged during removal work. 4. Patch to match new work. 3.04 DEBRIS AND WASTE REMOVAL A. Remove debris, junk, and trash from site. B. Leave site in clean condition, ready for subsequent work. C. Clean up spillage and wind-blown debris from public and private lands. END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Cast-in-Place Concrete 033000 - 1 SECTION 033000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. Concrete formwork. B. Floors and slabs on grade. C. Concrete reinforcement. D. Joint devices associated with concrete work. E. Concrete curing. 1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS A. Section 079200 - Joint Sealants: Products and installation for sealants and joint fillers for saw cut joints and isolation joints in slabs. 1.03 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES A. See Section 012200 - Unit Prices for additional unit price requirements. B. Concrete - ​Slab-on-Grade ​: Includes formwork ​​, reinforcement ​​, concrete, placement accessories, consolidating and leveling, troweling, and curing. Measurement by: 1. Cubic yard (meter). C. Construction Joint Devices: Includes component, accessories, and installation. Measurement by the linear foot (meter). 1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Perform work of this section in accordance with ACI SPEC-301 and ACI CODE-318. B. Follow recommendations of ACI PRC-305 when concreting during hot weather. C. Follow recommendations of ACI PRC-306 when concreting during cold weather. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 FORMWORK A. Form Materials: Contractor's choice of standard products with sufficient strength to withstand hydrostatic head without distortion in excess of permitted tolerances. 1. Form Coating: Release agent that will not adversely affect concrete or interfere with application of coatings. 2.02 REINFORCEMENT MATERIALS A. Reinforcing Steel: ASTM A615/A615M, Grade 60 (60,000 psi) (420 MPa). 1. Type: Deformed billet-steel bars. 2. Finish: Unfinished, unless otherwise indicated. B. Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement (WWR): Galvanized, plain type, ASTM A1064/A1064M. C. Reinforcement Accessories: 1. Chairs, Bolsters, Bar Supports, Spacers: Sized and shaped for adequate support of reinforcement during concrete placement. 2.03 CONCRETE MATERIALS A. Cement: ASTM C150/C150M, Type I - Normal Portland type. B. Fine and Coarse Aggregates: ASTM C33/C33M. C. Fly Ash: ASTM C618, Class C or F. D. Water: ASTM C1602/C1602M; clean, potable, and not detrimental to concrete. 2.04 ADMIXTURES A. Do not use chemicals that will result in soluble chloride ions in excess of 0.1 percent by weight of cement. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Cast-in-Place Concrete 033000 - 2 B. Air Entrainment Admixture: ASTM C260/C260M. C. Water Reducing and Accelerating Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M Type E. D. Water Reducing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M Type D. E. Shrinkage Reducing Admixture: 2.05 ACCESSORY MATERIALS A. Underslab Vapor Retarder: 1. Sheet Material: ASTM E1745, Class A; stated by manufacturer as suitable for installation in contact with soil or granular fill under concrete slabs. Single-ply polyethylene is prohibited. 2. Accessory Products: Vapor retarder manufacturer's recommended tape, adhesive, mastic, prefabricated boots, etc., for sealing seams and penetrations. 2.06 BONDING AND JOINTING PRODUCTS A. Epoxy Bonding System: B. Slab Isolation Joint Filler: 1/2 inch (13 mm) thick, height equal to slab thickness, with removable top section that will form 1/2 inch (13 mm) deep sealant pocket after removal. C. Slab Construction Joint Devices: Combination keyed joint form and screed, galvanized steel, with rectangular or round knockout holes for conduit or rebar to pass through joint form at 6 inches (150 mm) on center; ribbed steel stakes for setting. D. Dowel Sleeves: Plastic sleeve for smooth, round, steel load-transfer dowels. 2.07 CONCRETE MIX DESIGN A. Admixtures: Add acceptable admixtures as recommended in ACI PRC-211.1 and at rates recommended or required by manufacturer. B. Normal Weight Concrete: 1. Compressive Strength, when tested in accordance with ASTM C39/C39M at ​28 ​ days: ​4,000 pounds per square inch (27.6 MPa) ​. 2. Water-Cement Ratio: Maximum 40 percent by weight. 3. Maximum Aggregate Size: 5/8 inch (16 mm). 2.08 MIXING A. Transit Mixers: Comply with ASTM C94/C94M. B. Adding Water: If concrete arrives on-site with slump less than suitable for placement, do not add water that exceeds the maximum water-cement ratio or exceeds the maximum permissible slump. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 EXAMINATION A. Verify lines, levels, and dimensions before proceeding with work of this section. 3.02 PREPARATION A. Formwork: Comply with requirements of ACI SPEC-301. Design and fabricate forms to support all applied loads until concrete is cured and for easy removal without damage to concrete. B. Verify that forms are clean and free of rust before applying release agent. C. Coordinate placement of embedded items with erection of concrete formwork and placement of form accessories. D. Prepare existing concrete surfaces to be repaired according to ICRI 310.2R ​​. E. Where new concrete is to be bonded to previously placed concrete, prepare existing surface by cleaning and applying bonding agent in according to bonding agent manufacturer's instructions. 1. Use epoxy bonding system for bonding to damp surfaces, for structural load-bearing applications, and where curing under humid conditions is required. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Cast-in-Place Concrete 033000 - 3 F. In locations where new concrete is doweled to existing work, drill holes in existing concrete, insert steel dowels and pack solid with non-shrink grout. G. Interior Slabs on Grade: Install vapor retarder under interior slabs on grade. Comply with ASTM E1643. Lap joints minimum 6 inches (150 mm). Seal joints, seams and penetrations watertight with manufacturer's recommended products and follow manufacturer's written instructions. Repair damaged vapor retarder before covering. 1. Vapor Retarder Over Granular Fill: Install compactible granular fill before placing vapor retarder as indicated on drawings. Do not use sand. 3.03 INSTALLING REINFORCEMENT AND OTHER EMBEDDED ITEMS A. Comply with requirements of ACI SPEC-301. Clean reinforcement of loose rust and mill scale, and accurately position, support, and secure in place to achieve not less than minimum concrete coverage required for protection. B. Install welded wire reinforcement in maximum possible lengths, and offset end laps in both directions. Splice laps with tie wire. 3.04 PLACING CONCRETE A. Place concrete in accordance with ACI PRC-304. B. Place concrete for floor slabs in accordance with ACI PRC-302.1. C. Notify Architect not less than 24 hours prior to commencement of placement operations. D. Maintain records of concrete placement. Record date, location, quantity, air temperature, and test samples taken. E. Ensure reinforcement, inserts, waterstops, embedded parts, and formed construction joint devices will not be disturbed during concrete placement. F. Finish floors level and flat, unless otherwise indicated, within the tolerances specified below. 3.05 SLAB JOINTING A. Locate joints to align with existing slab conditions, verify on site. B. Anchor joint fillers and devices to prevent movement during concrete placement. C. Isolation Joints: Use preformed joint filler with removable top section for joint sealant, total height equal to thickness of slab, set flush with top of slab. 3.06 FLOOR FLATNESS AND LEVELNESS TOLERANCES A. Maximum Variation of Surface Flatness: 1. Exposed Concrete Floors: 1/4 inch (6 mm) in 10 feet (3 m). 2. Under Seamless Resilient Flooring: 1/4 inch (6 mm) in 10 feet (3 m). 3. Under Carpeting: 1/4 inch (6 mm) in 10 feet (3 m). B. Correct the slab surface if tolerances are less than specified. C. Correct defects by grinding or by removal and replacement of the defective work. Areas requiring corrective work will be identified. Re-measure corrected areas by the same process. 3.07 CONCRETE FINISHING A. Concrete Slabs: Finish to requirements of ACI PRC-302.1 and as follows: 1. Match adjacent slab finish for trench infills. 2. Other Surfaces to Be Left Exposed: Trowel as described in ACI PRC-302.1, minimizing burnish marks and other appearance defects. 3.08 CURING AND PROTECTION A. Comply with requirements of ACI PRC-308. Immediately after placement, protect concrete from premature drying, excessively hot or cold temperatures, and mechanical injury. B. Maintain concrete with minimal moisture loss at relatively constant temperature for period necessary for hydration of cement and hardening of concrete. C. Surfaces Not in Contact with Forms: Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Cast-in-Place Concrete 033000 - 4 1. Initial Curing: Start as soon as free water has disappeared and before surface is dry. Keep continuously moist for not less than three days by water ponding, water-saturated sand, water-fog spray, or saturated burlap. 2. Final Curing: Begin after initial curing but before surface is dry. 3.09 DEFECTIVE CONCRETE A. Defective Concrete: Concrete not complying with required lines, details, dimensions, tolerances or specified requirements. B. Repair or replacement of defective concrete will be determined by the Architect. The cost of additional testing shall be borne by Contractor when defective concrete is identified. 3.10 PROTECTION A. Do not permit traffic over unprotected concrete floor surface until fully cured. END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Rough Carpentry 061000 - 1 SECTION 061000 ROUGH CARPENTRY PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. Fire retardant treated wood materials. B. Concealed wood blocking, nailers, and supports. 1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS A. ASTM A153/A153M - Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware 2023. B. ASTM C557 - Standard Specification for Adhesives for Fastening Gypsum Wallboard to Wood Framing 2003 (Reapproved 2017). C. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials 2023. D. AWPA U1 - Use Category System: User Specification for Treated Wood 2023. E. PS 20 - American Softwood Lumber Standard 2021. 1.03 SUBMITTALS A. See Section 013000 - Administrative Requirements for submittal procedures. B. Product Data: Provide technical data on ​fire retardant treated materials ​. 1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. General: Cover wood products to protect against moisture. Support stacked products to prevent deformation and to allow air circulation. B. Fire Retardant Treated Wood: Prevent exposure to precipitation during shipping, storage, and installation. 1.05 WARRANTY A. See Section 017800 - Closeout Submittals for additional warranty requirements. B. Correct defective work within a two-year period commencing on Date of Substantial Completion. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A. Dimension Lumber: Comply with PS 20 and requirements of specified grading agencies. 1. If no species is specified, provide species graded by the agency specified; if no grading agency is specified, provide lumber graded by grading agency meeting the specified requirements. 2. Grading Agency: Grading agency whose rules are approved by the Board of Review, American Lumber Standard Committee at www.alsc.org, and who provides grading service for the species and grade specified; provide lumber stamped with grade mark unless otherwise indicated. B. Provide sustainably harvested wood; see Section 016000 - Product Requirements for requirements. 2.02 DIMENSION LUMBER FOR CONCEALED APPLICATIONS A. Sizes: Nominal sizes as indicated on drawings, S4S and as required for blocking of millwork and other wall mounted fixtures. B. Moisture Content: S-dry or MC19. 2.03 ACCESSORIES A. Fasteners and Anchors: Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Rough Carpentry 061000 - 2 1. Metal and Finish: Hot-dipped galvanized steel complying with ASTM A153/A153M for high humidity and preservative-treated wood locations, unfinished steel elsewhere. B. General Purpose Construction Adhesives: Comply with ASTM C557. 2.04 FACTORY WOOD TREATMENT A. Treated Lumber and Plywood: Comply with requirements of AWPA U1 - Use Category System for wood treatments determined by use categories, expected service conditions, and specific applications. 1. Fire-Retardant Treated Wood: Mark each piece of wood with producer's stamp indicating compliance with specified requirements. B. Fire Retardant Treatment: 1. Interior Type A: AWPA U1, Use Category UCFA, Commodity Specification H, low temperature (low hygroscopic) type, chemically treated and pressure impregnated; capable of providing a maximum flame spread index of 25 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84, with no evidence of significant combustion when test is extended for an additional 20 minutes. a. Kiln dry wood after treatment to a maximum moisture content of 19 percent for lumber and 15 percent for plywood. b. Interior rough carpentry items are to be fire retardant treated. c. Treat rough carpentry items as indicated . d. Do not use treated wood in applications exposed to weather or where the wood may become wet. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION - GENERAL A. Select material sizes to minimize waste. B. Reuse scrap to the greatest extent possible; clearly separate scrap for use on site as accessory components, including: shims, bracing, and blocking. C. Where treated wood is used on interior, provide temporary ventilation during and immediately after installation sufficient to remove indoor air contaminants. 3.02 BLOCKING, NAILERS, AND SUPPORTS A. Provide framing and blocking members as indicated or as required to support finishes, fixtures, specialty items, and trim. B. In walls, provide blocking attached to studs as backing and support for wall-mounted items, unless item can be securely fastened to two or more studs or other method of support is explicitly indicated. C. Provide the following specific nonstructural framing and blocking: 1. Cabinets and shelf supports. 2. Wall brackets. 3.03 CLEANING A. Waste Disposal: See Section 017419 - Construction Waste Management and Disposal. 1. Comply with applicable regulations. 2. Do not burn scrap on project site. 3. Do not burn scraps that have been pressure treated. 4. Do not send materials treated with pentachlorophenol, CCA, or ACA to co-generation facilities or “waste-to-energy” facilities. B. Do not leave wood, shavings, sawdust, etc. on the ground or buried in fill. C. Prevent sawdust and wood shavings from entering the storm drainage system. END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Architectural Wood Casework 064100 - 1 SECTION 064100 ARCHITECTURAL WOOD CASEWORK PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. Specially fabricated cabinet units. B. Countertops. C. Hardware. D. ​Factory finishing ​. E. Preparation for installing utilities. 1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS A. Section 061000 - Rough Carpentry: Support framing, grounds, and concealed blocking. 1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS A. ANSI A208.1 - American National Standard for Particleboard 2022. B. AWI/AWMAC/WI (AWS) - Architectural Woodwork Standards, 2nd Edition 2014, with Errata (2016). C. AWMAC/WI (NAAWS) - North American Architectural Woodwork Standards 2021, with Errata. D. BHMA A156.9 - Cabinet Hardware 2020. 1.04 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS A. Preinstallation Meeting: Convene a preinstallation meeting not less than one week before starting work of this section; require attendance by all affected installers. 1.05 SUBMITTALS A. See Section 013000 - Administrative Requirements for submittal procedures. B. Shop Drawings: Indicate materials, component profiles, fastening methods, jointing details, and accessories. 1. Scale of Drawings: 1-1/2 inch to 1 foot (125 mm to 1 m), minimum. C. Product Data: Provide data for hardware accessories. D. Samples: Submit actual sample items of proposed pulls, hinges, shelf standards, and locksets, demonstrating hardware design, quality, and finish. 1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Fabricator Qualifications: Company specializing in fabricating the products specified in this section with minimum ​three ​ years of ​ documented ​ experience. 1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Protect units from moisture damage. 1.08 FIELD CONDITIONS A. During and after installation of custom cabinets, maintain temperature and humidity conditions in building spaces at same levels planned for occupancy. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 CABINETS A. Quality Standard: Custom Grade, in accordance with AWI/AWMAC/WI (AWS) or AWMAC/WI (NAAWS), unless noted otherwise. B. Plastic Laminate Faced Cabinets: Custom grade. C. Cabinets ​ at circulation desk, and as shown on Drawings ​: 1. Finish - Exposed Exterior Surfaces: ​Decorative laminate ​. 2. Finish - Exposed Interior Surfaces: ​Decorative laminate ​. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Architectural Wood Casework 064100 - 2 3. Finish - Concealed Surfaces: ​as noted on Drawings ​. 4. Casework Construction Type: to match existing 5. Layout for Cabinet and Door Fronts: Match existing. a. Custom Grade: Doors, drawer fronts and false fronts any wood grain laminate selected to run and match vertically within each cabinet unit. 6. Cabinet Design Series: As indicated on drawings. 7. Adjustable Shelf Loading: ​50 psf (24.4 gm/sq cm) ​. 2.02 WOOD-BASED COMPONENTS A. Wood fabricated from old growth timber is not permitted. 2.03 PANEL CORE MATERIALS A. Particleboard: Composite panel composed of cellulosic particles, additives, and bonding system; comply with ANSI A208.1. 1. Panel Thickness: ​3/4 inch (19.1 mm) ​. 2.04 THERMALLY FUSED LAMINATE PANELS A. Thermally Fused Laminate (TFL): Melamine- or polyester-resin-saturated decorative papers; for fusion to composite wood substrates under heat and pressure. 2.05 LAMINATE MATERIALS A. Manufacturers: 2.06 COUNTERTOPS 2.07 ACCESSORIES A. Fasteners: Size and type to suit application. B. Bolts, Nuts, Washers, Lags, Pins, and Screws: Of size and type to suit application; galvanized or chrome-plated finish in concealed locations and stainless steel or chrome-plated finish in exposed locations. C. Concealed Joint Fasteners: Threaded steel. D. Grommets: Standard plastic, painted metal, or rubber grommets for cut-outs, in color to match adjacent surface. 2.08 HARDWARE A. Hardware: BHMA A156.9, types as recommended by fabricator for quality grade specified. B. Adjustable Shelf Supports: Standard side-mounted system using recessed metal shelf standards or multiple holes for pin supports and coordinated self rests, polished chrome finish, for nominal 1 inch (25 mm) spacing adjustments. C. Keyed Cabinet Locks: Keyed cylinder, two keys per lock, master keyed, steel with chrome finish. D. Drawer Slides: E. Soft-Close, Door and Drawer Adjustable Dampers: F. Hinges: European style concealed self-closing type, steel with nickel-plated finish. 2.09 FABRICATION A. Assembly: Shop assemble cabinets for delivery to site in units easily handled and to permit passage through building openings. B. Plastic Laminate: Apply plastic laminate finish in full uninterrupted sheets consistent with manufactured sizes. Fit corners and joints hairline; secure with concealed fasteners. Slightly bevel arises. Locate counter butt joints minimum 2 feet from sink cut-outs. (Locate counter butt joints minimum 600 mm from sink cut-outs.) 2.10 SHOP FINISHING A. Finish work in accordance with AWI/AWMAC/WI (AWS) or AWMAC/WI (NAAWS), Section 5 - Finishing for grade specified and as follows: Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Architectural Wood Casework 064100 - 3 PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 EXAMINATION A. Verify adequacy of backing and support framing. B. Verify location and sizes of utility rough-in associated with work of this section. 3.02 INSTALLATION A. Set and secure custom cabinets in place, assuring that they are rigid, plumb, and level. B. Secure cabinets to floor using appropriate angles and anchorages. 3.03 ADJUSTING A. Adjust installed work. B. Adjust moving or operating parts to function smoothly and correctly. 3.04 CLEANING A. Clean casework, counters, shelves, hardware, fittings, and fixtures. END OF SECTION Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Common Work Results for Flooring Preparation 090561 - 1 SECTION 090561 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FLOORING PREPARATION PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. This section applies to floors identified in Contract Documents that are receiving the following types of floor coverings: 1. Carpet tile. B. Removal of existing floor coverings. C. Preparation of new and existing concrete floor slabs for installation of floor coverings. D. Patching compound. 1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS A. Section 012300 - Alternates: Bid pricing for remediation treatments if required. 1.03 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES A. Alternates: See Section 012300 - Alternates. B. Alternate 1: Flooring Adhesive: Do not include the cost of the alternate adhesive in the base bid; state on the bid form the total additional cost for the alternate adhesive, installed, in the event such remediation is required. 1.04 REFERENCE STANDARDS A. ASTM C109/C109M - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50 mm] Cube Specimens) 2021. B. ASTM C472 - Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gypsum Plasters, and Gypsum Concrete 2020. C. ASTM F1869 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride 2022. D. ASTM F2170 - Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes 2019a. E. RFCI (RWP) - Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings 2018. 1.05 SUBMITTALS A. Visual Observation Report: For existing floor coverings to be removed. B. Floor Covering and Adhesive Manufacturers' Product Literature: For each specific combination of substrate, floor covering, and adhesive to be used; showing: 1. Moisture and alkalinity (pH) limits and test methods. 2. Manufacturer's required bond/compatibility test procedure. C. Alternate 1: Remedial Materials Product Data: Manufacturer's published data on each product to be used for remediation. 1. Certificate: Manufacturer's certification of compatibility with types of flooring applied over remedial product. 2. Manufacturer's installation instructions. D. Testing Agency's Report: 1. Description of areas tested; include floor plans and photographs if helpful. 2. Summary of conditions encountered. 3. Moisture and alkalinity (pH) test reports. 4. Copies of specified test methods. 5. Recommendations for remediation of unsatisfactory surfaces. 6. Product data for recommended remedial coating. 7. Submit report not more than two business days after conclusion of testing. E. Adhesive Bond and Compatibility Test Report. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Common Work Results for Flooring Preparation 090561 - 2 1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Contractor may perform adhesive and bond test with Contractor's own personnel or hire a testing agency. 1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Deliver, store, handle, and protect products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. B. Deliver materials in manufacturer’s packaging; include installation instructions. C. Keep materials from freezing. 1.08 FIELD CONDITIONS A. Maintain ambient temperature in spaces where concrete testing is being performed, and for at least 48 hours prior to testing, at not less than 65 degrees F (18 degrees C) or more than 85 degrees F (30 degrees C). B. Maintain relative humidity in spaces where concrete testing is being performed, and for at least 48 hours prior to testing, at not less than 40 percent and not more than 60 percent. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 MATERIALS A. Patching Compound: Floor covering manufacturer's recommended product, suitable for conditions, and compatible with adhesive and floor covering. In the absence of any recommendation from flooring manufacturer, provide a product with the following characteristics: 1. Cementitious moisture-, mildew-, and alkali-resistant compound, compatible with floor, floor covering, and floor covering adhesive, and capable of being feathered to nothing at edges. 2. Compressive Strength: 4000 psi, minimum, after 28 days, when tested in accordance with ASTM C109/C109M or ASTM C472, whichever is appropriate. B. Alternate 1: Flooring Adhesive: Floor covering manufacturer's recommended product, suitable for the moisture and pH conditions present; low-VOC. In the absence of any recommendation from flooring manufacturer, provide a product recommended by adhesive manufacturer as suitable for substrate and floor covering and for conditions present. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 CONCRETE SLAB PREPARATION A. Perform following operations in the order indicated: 1. Existing concrete slabs (on-grade and elevated) with existing floor coverings: a. Visual observation of existing floor covering, for adhesion, water damage, alkaline deposits, and other defects. b. Removal of existing floor covering. 2. Preliminary cleaning. 3. Moisture vapor emission tests; 3 tests in the first 1000 square feet (100 square meters) and one test in each additional 1000 square feet (100 square meters), unless otherwise indicated or required by flooring manufacturer. 4. Internal relative humidity tests; in same locations as moisture vapor emission tests, unless otherwise indicated. 5. Specified remediation, if required. 6. Patching, smoothing, and leveling, as required. 7. Other preparation specified. 8. Adhesive bond and compatibility test. 9. Protection. 3.02 REMOVAL OF EXISTING FLOOR COVERINGS A. Comply with local, State, and federal regulations and recommendations of RFCI (RWP), as applicable to floor covering being removed. Studio GWA Project 24962 Green County Human Services - Brick House Common Work Results for Flooring Preparation 090561 - 3 B. Dispose of removed materials in accordance with local, State, and federal regulations and as specified. 3.03 PRELIMINARY CLEANING A. ...