WB27020 ADDITIONAL NEW CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS Construction of a generator enclosure, trash bin enclosure, and security infrastructure.

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waste removal, etc. must be conducted between 07:00 am to 04:00 pm, Monday through
Friday. In addition, multiple mobilizations may be required to perform the work identified in this
project. The Contractor shall coordinate and schedule all Work with the Construction Manager
and Owner's representative.
1.07 UTILITIES
Utilities will be provided by the owner for this project. The Contractor shall provide
supplementary power, emergency power and water necessary to perform the abatement
activities.
Provide a weatherproof, grounded temporary electric power service and distribution system of
sufficient size, capacity and power characteristics to accommodate performance of work during
the construction period.
1.08
1.09 WATER SUPPLY
A. The Contractor will provide and pay for water only as necessary for execution of Contractor's
work.
B. Water Hoses: Employ heavy-duty abrasion-resistant hoses with a pressure rating greater than
the maximum pressure of the water distribution system to provide water into each work area
and to each Decontamination Unit.
C. Contractor(s) to be responsible for any problems or damage caused by its use of water during
the abatement activities.
D. All water supply sources shall be double checked at the end of each shift to ensure shut off
valves are completely closed and are water-tight
E. Temporary Water Service Connection: All connections to the Owner's water system shall
include backflow protection. Valves shall be temperature and pressure rated for operation of
the temperatures and pressures encountered. After completion of use, connections and fittings
shall be removed without damage or alteration to existing water piping and equipment. Leaking
or dripping valves shall be piped to the nearest drain or located over an existing sink or grade
where water will not damage existing finishes or equipment.
1.10 CONTRACTOR USE OF PROJECT SITE
A. The Contractor's use of the project site shall be limited to its construction operations, including
on site storage of materials and equipment, on site fabrication facilities, and field offices.
B. Staging and storage of materials on site by Contractor shall primarily be permitted in the areas
approved in writing and scheduled in advance by the Owner or Owner's representative.
C. Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of its own work and materials during
construction and until completion of the scope of work, and protection of its own material during
delivery, unloading, hoisting, while in storage, until accepted by the Owner.
D. Contractor shall be responsible for all safeguards necessary for fire protection and prevention.
Fire extinguishers shall be maintained in working order by Contractor throughout the areas of
its operations on site, and in particular, Contractor shall ensure that fire extinguishers are
located immediately adjacent to all potentially flammable materials and equipment utilized
during the performance of the Contractor's work.
E. Contractor shall deliver materials to the jobsite in order to provide for the proper execution of
the Work in a continuous, uninterrupted fashion unless scheduled otherwise by the Resident
Project Representative. Material deliveries shall be scheduled in coordination with the Resident
Project Representative and other Contractors.
Summary of Work
Project #: WB27020 01 01 00-3 Environmentally Regulated
Materials Abatement

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SUMMARY
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 PROJECT
Project Name: Additional New City Hall Improvements.
A. Owner's Name: City of Stockton.
B. Architect's Name: Indigo Hammond + Playle Architects, LLP.
C. The Project consists of west site improvements for the City of Stockton New City Hall located at
501 & 509 West Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95203.
1.02 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
A. Contract Type: A single prime contract based on a Stipulated Price as described by Division 00
-Procurement and Contracting Requirements generally, and by the Sample Construction
Contract specifically.
1.03 DESCRIPTION OF ALTERATIONS WORK
A. Scope of demolition and removal work is indicated on drawings and specified in Section 02 41
00 and Section 02 41 13. Other Division 02 - Existing Conditions sections as applies.
B. Scope of alterations work is indicated on drawings and includes both renovation of existing site
and new construction.
C. Additional scope of demolition, removal, and alternations work includes that as may be
described at mandatory pre-bid site walk(s). Items not identified as Owner salvage are to be
demolished and removed by Contractor.
D. Hazardous material abatement work is included.
E. Commissioning of the work upon completion is included.
F. Renovate the following areas, complete including operational electrical work:
1. All site work required.
2. New Trash Enclosure construction.
3. New Generator Enclosure construction.
G. Plumbing: Add new Trash Enclosure construction. Add new Generator Enclosure construction.
H. Electrical Power and Lighting: Add to new and future construction.
I. Telephone and IT Data Communications: Add to new and future construction.
J. Security System: Add new construction.
K. Structural System: Add new construction.
L. Temporary Facilities: Provide required temporary facilities, utilities, and services.
1.04 FUTURE WORK
A. Project is designed for future building addition to the west of Building 2, future west site Guard
Shack, and future PV panels at west site parking lot.
B. Provide utility exclusion zone as shown on the drawings for future installation of new
construction.
1.05 OWNER OCCUPANCY
A. City intends to occupy parking lot throughout duration of construction.
B. Cooperate with City to minimize conflict with site improvements and to facilitate City's
operations.
C. Schedule the Work to accommodate City parking lot occupancy.
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ALTERNATES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Description of Alternates.
B. Procedures for pricing Alternates.
C. Documentation of changes to Contract Price and Contract Time.
1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A. Instructions to Bidders: Information on award of bid as relates to acceptance of Alternates.
B. Bid Form: Information how to insert Alternate amounts on Bid Form.
C. Standard Specifications and Section - 00 72 13 Special Provisions: Additional payment and
modification procedures.
1.03 ACCEPTANCE OF ALTERNATES
A. Alternates quoted on Bid Forms will be reviewed and accepted or rejected at City's option.
Accepted Alternates will be identified in the Construction Contract between the City and the
Contractor.
B. Coordinate related work and modify surrounding work to integrate the Work of each Alternate.
1.04 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES
A. Costs Included in Alternates: Cost of complete installation of each alternate item including all
subcontractor cost, Contractor's own cost, taxes, delivery, services related to the selection and
specification of each item, and inclusive of all markups. Work excluded from the alternates is
work described in the Base Bid.
B. Base Bid: The Base Bid scope of work includes all generator enclosure related and trash
enclosure related work required by the contract documents, excluding the alternate item
descriptions for each Alternate below. Each Alternate Item is in addition to the Base Bid Item
and is mutually exclusive with the Base Bid scope of work and with one another. Together, the
Base Bid scope of work and the Alternates form the scope of work for the complete project. Any
work required by the drawings and specifications not listed below or shown on the plans and
specifications as part of any Alternate is included in the Basic Bid scope of work.
C. ALTERNATE NO. 1 - ADD SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Work in this Alternate: This alternate work includes the addition of conduits for future PV,
lighting, and cameras work as shown on plans and in specifications, including but not
limited to trenching and patching of asphalt, and re-striping of parking lot where trenching
occurred. See box notes and orange hatches on plans indicating details related to this
work.
a. Exception: Work excluded from this Alternate is described as that Work included in
the Base Bid below.
2. Work included in Base Bid: Including but not limited to trenching, patching, and restriping
of asphalt not marked as part of alternate on plans and all associated with the installation
of conduit and electrical equipment needed for lights in the trash enclosure.
3. All work is to be completed within the contract time stated in the bid documents. No
additional contract time is allowed for completion of this alternate.
PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED
PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED
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SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Procedural requirements for proposed substitutions.
1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A. Instructions to Bidders: Prohibition of substitution requests prior to award.
B. Standard Specifications and Section - 00 72 13 Special Provisions: Additional requirements
related to substitution requests.
C.
D. Section 01 23 00 - Alternates, for product alternatives affecting this section.
E. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements: Submittal procedures, coordination.
F. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements: Fundamental product requirements, product
options, delivery, storage, and handling.
G. Section 01 61 16 - Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content Restrictions: Restrictions
on emissions of indoor substitute products.
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 City.
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. No specific form is required. Contractor's Substitution Request documentation must
include the following:
a. Project Information:
1) Official project name and number, and any additional required identifiers
established in Contract Documents.
2) City's, Architect's, and Contractor's names.
b. Substitution Request Information:
1) Discrete and consecutive Substitution Request number, and descriptive
subject/title.
2) Indication of whether the substitution is for cause or convenience.
3) Issue date.
4) Reference to particular Contract Document(s) specification section number, title,
and article/paragraph(s).
5) Description of Substitution.
6) Reason why the specified item cannot be provided.
7) Differences between proposed substitution and specified item.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. General administrative requirements.
B. Electronic document submittal service.
C. Preconstruction meetings.
D. Site mobilization meeting.
E. Progress meetings.
F. Construction progress schedule.
G. Contractor's daily reports.
H. Progress photographs.
I. Coordination drawings.
J. Submittals for review, information, and project closeout.
K. Submittal Schedule, aka Schedule of Submittals.
L. Number of copies of submittals.
M. Requests for Interpretation (RFI) procedures.
N. Submittal procedures.
1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A. Standard Specifications and Section - 00 72 13 Special Provisions: Additional requirements
related to administrative requirements and procedures.
B. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements: General product requirements.
C. Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements: Additional coordination
requirements.
D. Section 01 78 00 - Closeout Submittals: Project record documents; operation and maintenance
data; warranties and bonds.
E. Section 01 91 13 - General Commissioning Requirements: Additional procedures for submittals
relating to commissioning.
1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. AIA G716 - Request for Information; 2004.
B. AIA G810 - Transmittal Letter; 2001.
1.04 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Comply with requirements of Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements for
coordination of execution of administrative tasks with timing of construction activities.
PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL SERVICE
A. Summary:
1. Shop drawing and product data submittals shall be transmitted to Architect in electronic
(PDF) format using Contractor's choice of file management software.
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2. The intent of electronic submittals is to expedite the construction process by reducing
paperwork, improving information flow, and decreasing turnaround time.
3. The electronic submittal process is not intended for color samples, color charts, or
physical material samples.
B. Procedures:
1. Submittal Preparation - Contractor may use any or all of the following options:
a. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide electronic (PDF) submittals to Contractor via
the Contractor's choice of file management software.
b. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide paper submittals to General Contractor who
electronically scans and converts to PDF format.
c. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide paper submittals to Scanning Service which
electronically scans and converts to PDF format.
2. Contractor shall review and apply electronic stamp certifying that the submittal complies
with the requirements of the Contract Documents including verification of manufacturer /
product, dimensions and coordination of information with other parts of the work.
3. Contractor shall transmit each submittal to Architect using the file management software.
4. Architect / Engineer review comments will be made available on the file management
software for downloading. Contractor will receive email notice of completed review.
5. Distribution of reviewed submittals to subcontractors and suppliers is the responsibility of
the Contractor.
a. Submit paper copies of reviewed submittals at project closeout for record purposes in
accordance with Section 01 77 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements.
C. Costs:
1. Contractor to bear the cost of the file management software.
2. Contractor to provide training for selected file management software to City, City's
representative, and Architect.
3. Internet Service and Equipment Requirements:
a. Email address and Internet access at Contractor's main office.
b. Adobe Acrobat (www.adobe.com), Bluebeam PDF Revu (www.bluebeam.com), or
other similar PDF review software for applying electronic stamps and comments.
D. Training: One, one-hour, web-based training session will be arranged for all participants, with
representatives of Architect and Contractor participating; further training is the responsibility of
the user of the service.
1. Representatives of City are scheduled and included in this training.
E. Project Closeout: Architect will determine when to terminate the service for the project and is
responsible for obtaining archive copies of files for City.
3.02 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING
A. City will schedule two meetings after Notice of Award. They are:
1. Standard preconstruction meeting.
2. CWTA preconstruction meeting, with Community Workforce and Training Agreement
CWTA representatives in attendance.
B. Attendance Required at each meeting:
1. City.
2. Architect.
3. Contractor.
4. Construction Manager.
5. Community Workforce and Training Agreement CWTA representatives will attend the
meeting designated for that purpose.
C. Agenda for standard precon meeting follows (agenda for CWTA meeting to be determined):
1. Execution of City-Contractor Agreement, aka the Construction Contract.
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3.07 PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS
A. Submit photographs with each application for payment, taken not more than 3 days prior to
submission of application for payment. At contractors option, video can be used in lieu of
photographs.
B. Photography Type: Digital; electronic files.
C. Provide photographs of site and construction throughout progress of work produced by an
experienced photographer, acceptable to Architect.
D. 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.
E. Take videos as evidence of existing project conditions as follows:
1. All exterior views before site demolition: secure parking area
F. Views:
1. Provide non-aerial photographs from four cardinal views at each specified time, until date
of Substantial Completion.
2. Consult with Architect for instructions on views required.
3. Provide factual presentation.
4. Provide correct exposure and focus, high resolution and sharpness, maximum depth of
field, and minimum distortion.
3.08 COORDINATION DRAWINGS
A. Provide information required by Project Coordinator for preparation of coordination drawings.
B. Review drawings prior to submission to Architect.
3.09 REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION (RFI)
A. Definition: A request seeking one of the following:
1. An interpretation, amplification, or clarification of some requirement of Contract
Documents arising from inability to determine from them the exact material, process, or
system to be installed; or when the elements of construction are required to occupy the
same space (interference); or when an item of work is described differently at more than
one place in Contract Documents.
2. A resolution to an issue which has arisen due to field conditions and affects design intent.
B. Whenever possible, request clarifications at the next appropriate project progress meeting, with
response entered into meeting minutes, rendering unnecessary the issuance of a formal RFI.
C. 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.
2. Prepare in a format and with content acceptable to City.
a. Use AIA G716 - Request for Information, or similar.
3. Prepare using software provided by the Electronic Document Submittal Service.
4. Combine RFI and its attachments into a single electronic file. PDF format is preferred.
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