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National Master Specification (NMS) February 2019

Section 00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

SECTION 00 01 10 – TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1

General

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TABLE OF CONTENTS .1

The following Sections are included in the Project Specifications: Section Number 01 11 00 01 14 00 01 21 00 01 29 83 01 31 19 01 32 16.19 01 33 00 01 35 29.06 01 35 43 01 41 00 01 45 00 01 51 00 01 52 00 01 55 26 01 56 00 01 61 00 01 73 00 01 74 00 01 77 00 01 78 00 02 41 13 03 10 00 03 20 00 03 30 00 04 05 00 04 05 19 04 22 00 05 12 23 05 31 00 05 50 00 07 61 00 08 90 00 31 05 16 32 01 18 32 11 23 32 12 16.01 32 31 13 32 91 19.13 32 92 23

Section Title Summary of Work Work Restrictions Allowances Payment Procedures for Testing Laboratory Services Project Meetings Construction Progress Schedule – Bar (Gantt) Chart Submittal Procedures Health and Safety Requirements Environmental Procedures Regulatory Requirements Quality Control Temporary Utilities Construction Facilities Traffic Control Temporary Barriers and Enclosures Common Product Requirements Execution Cleaning Closeout Procedures Closeout Submittals Selective Site Demolition Concrete Forming and Accessories Concrete Reinforcing Cast-in-Place Concrete Common Work Results for Masonry Masonry Reinforcing Concrete Unit Masonry Structural Steel Steel Decking Metal Fabrications Sheet Metal Roofing Louvres Aggregates for Earthwork Routing and Sealing Pavement Cracks Aggregate Base Courses Asphalt Paving Chain Link Fences Topsoil Placement and Grading Sodding

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Not Used

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Section 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK Page 1

SECTION 01 11 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK Part 1

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WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS .1

Work of this Contract includes the construction of a new compressed gas storage area at the Canada Centre for Inland Waters, located at 867 Lakeshore Road in Burlington, Ontario. In particular, the work, briefly described below, includes, but is not necessarily limited to the following: .1

.2

.3 .4 .5

.6 .7 .8 .9

.10 .11

.12 .13 .14 .15

The installation and maintenance of hoarding, dust protection, and construction signage around the area of work and staging area, as described in the Project Specifications. Removal and disposal of the existing fencing, asphalt pavement, concrete curbs, soft landscaping material, tree, and subgrade material within the new concrete pad and asphalt walkway installation area, as indicated on the Drawings. Construction of new reinforced cast-in-place concrete foundations for the new framing and roof structure, as indicated on the Drawings. Construction of a new reinforced cast-in-place concrete slab-on-grade on new engineered granular material, as indicated on the Drawings. Construction of new bollards on new reinforced cast-in-place concrete foundations around the perimeter of the new storage area, as indicated on the Drawings. Construction of a new reinforced concrete masonry unit wall within the storage area, as indicated on the Drawings. Supply and installation of new galvanized steel grates and frames over slab-ongrade recesses, as indicated on the Drawings. Supply and installation of new galvanized structural steel framing and roofing system, as indicated on the Drawings. Supply and installation of new louvers around the perimeter of the new storage area, complete with new lockable door at the storage area entrance. Contractor to submit engineered shop drawings to the Consultant for review. Installation of a new asphalt pavement walkway to the entrance of the new storage area, as indicated on the Drawings. Reinstatement of pre-existing finishes around the new storage area, including asphalt pavement, concrete curbs, soft landscaping, etc., as indicated on the Drawings. Installation and commissioning of a new lighting system within the storage area, as indicated on the Drawings. Installation of new chain-link fencing system where indicated on the Drawings. Supply and installation of new compressed gas and propane cylinder storage cabinets within the storage area. Repair of all areas damaged by construction activity; specifically, the Contractor shall repair all damages resulting from the construction to the satisfaction of the Consultant, including repair of damages finishes, landscaping, fencing, etc., in accordance with the Project Specifications.

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Final cleaning of the structure, finishes, landscaping, etc., and the disposal of all waste products and/or debris generated by the construction activity, as well as any material present in the work areas prior to the commencement of the work. The areas requiring cleaning shall consist of all areas affected by the work.

CONTRACT METHOD .1

1.3

Construct Work under a stipulated price (lump sum) Contract. WORK SEQUENCE

.1

Construct Work in a single stage with a delineated and enclosed work area to accommodate Departmental Representative's continued use of premises outside of work area during construction.

.2

Co-ordinate Progress Schedule and co-ordinate with Department Representative Occupancy during construction.

.3

Maintain fire access/control.

1.4

CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES .1

Limit use of premises for Work, access, and storage to allow: .1 .2

Departmental Representative occupancy outside of designated work and staging areas. Public usage.

.2

Co-ordinate use of premises under direction of the Departmental Representative and Consultant.

.3

Obtain and pay for use of additional storage or work areas needed for operations under this Contract.

.4

Remove or alter existing work to prevent injury or damage to portions of existing work which remain.

.5

Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as directed by Consultant and Departmental Representative.

.6

At completion of operations condition of existing work: equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.5

DEPARTMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE OCCUPANCY .1

Departmental Representative will occupy premises outside of the designated work and staging areas during entire construction period for execution of normal operations.

.2

Co-operate with Departmental Representative in scheduling operations to minimize conflict and to facilitate Departmental Representative usage outside of the designated work and staging areas.

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ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS OR REPAIRS TO EXISTING BUILDING .1

1.7

Execute work with least possible interference or disturbance to building operations and normal use of premises. Arrange with Departmental Representative to facilitate execution of work. EXISTING SERVICES

.1

Notify, Consultant and Departmental Representative of intended interruption of services and make arrangements and obtain required permission from Consultant and Department Representative prior to proceeding with interruption. Scheduling of interruptions to be agreeable to Department Representative.

.2

Where Work involves breaking into or connecting to existing services, give Consultant and Departmental Representative a minimum of 48 hours notice for necessary interruption of mechanical or electrical service throughout course of work. Minimize duration of interruptions. Carry out work at times as directed by Department Representative with minimum disturbance to site operations.

.3

Provide alternative routes for pedestrian and vehicular traffic where the Work impacts existing operations.

.4

Establish location and extent of service lines in area of work before starting Work. Notify Consultant and Departmental Representative of findings.

.5

Submit schedule to and obtain approval from Consultant and Departmental Representative for any shut-down or closure of active service or facility including power and communications services. Adhere to approved schedule and provide notice to affected parties.

.6

Provide temporary services at not extra cost when directed by Consultant and/or Departmental Representative to maintain critical building and tenant systems.

.7

Provide adequate bridging over the Work which cross sidewalks or roads to permit normal pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

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Where unknown services are encountered, immediately advise Consultant and Departmental Representative and confirm findings in writing.

.9

Protect, relocate or maintain existing active services. When inactive services are encountered, cap off in manner approved by authorities having jurisdiction.

.10

Record locations of maintained, re-routed and abandoned service lines.

.11

Construct barriers in accordance with Section 01 56 00 - Temporary Barriers and Enclosures.

1.8

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED .1

Maintain at job site, one copy each document as follows: .1 .2 .3 .4 .5

Contract Drawings. Specifications. Addenda. Reviewed Shop Drawings. List of Outstanding Shop Drawings.

Section 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK Page 4 .6 .7 .8 .9 .10 .11

Change Orders. Other Modifications to Contract. Field Test Reports. Copy of Approved Work Schedule. Health and Safety Plan and Other Safety Related Documents. Other documents as specified.

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Not used.

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Not used.

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Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS Page 1

SECTION 01 14 00 – WORK RESTRICTIONS Part 1

General

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ACCESS AND EGRESS .1

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Design, construct and maintain temporary "access to" and "egress from" work areas, including stairs, runways, ramps or ladders and scaffolding, independent of finished surfaces and in accordance with relevant municipal, provincial and other regulations. USE OF SITE AND FACILITIES

.1

Execute work with least possible interference or disturbance to normal use of premises. Make arrangements with Departmental Representative to facilitate work as stated.

.2

Maintain existing services to building and provide for personnel and vehicle access.

.3

Contractor is to have all workers sign in with building security.

.4

Departmental Representative will assign sanitary facilities for use by Contractor's personnel. Keep facilities clean.

.5

Closures: protect work from harmful effects of environment or adjacent work until risks are mitigated.

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ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS OR REPAIRS TO EXISTING BUILDING .1

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Execute work with least possible interference or disturbance to the public, occupants, building operations, and normal use of premises. Arrange with Departmental Representative to facilitate execution of work. EXISTING SERVICES

.1

Notify Departmental Representative and utility companies of intended interruption of services and obtain required permission.

.2

Where Work involves breaking into or connecting to existing services, give Departmental Representative 48 hours of notice for necessary interruption of mechanical or electrical service throughout course of work. Keep duration of interruptions minimum. Carry out interruptions after normal working hours of occupants, preferably on weekends.

.3

Provide for pedestrian and vehicular traffic around the work and staging areas.

.4

Construct barriers in accordance with Section 01 56 00 - Temporary Barriers and Enclosures.

1.5

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS .1

Carry out noise generating Work Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 19:00 hours or on weekends where, in the opinion of the Departmental Representative, the noise-generating work is affecting the suitable performance of work by employees of the facility.

.2

Submit schedule in accordance with Section 01 32 16.19 - Construction Progress Schedule - Bar (Gantt) Chart.

.3

Ensure Contractor's personnel employed on site become familiar with and obey regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations.

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Keep within limits of work and avenues of ingress and egress.

.5

Deliver materials outside of 07:00 to 09:30 and 15:30 to 18:00 unless otherwise approved by Departmental Representative.

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SECURITY .1

Where security has been reduced by Work of Contract, provide temporary means to maintain security.

.2

Security clearances: .1 .2 .3

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Security escort: .1

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1.7

Personnel employed on this project will be subject to security check. Obtain clearance, as instructed, for each individual who will require to enter premises. Obtain requisite clearance, as instructed, for each individual required to enter premises. Personnel will be checked daily at start of work shift and provided with pass which must be worn at all times. Pass must be returned at end of work shift and personnel checked out. Personnel employed on this project must be escorted when executing work in non-public areas during normal working hours. Personnel must be escorted in all areas after normal working hours. Submit an escort request to the Departmental Representative at least 14 days before service is needed. For requests submitted within time noted above, costs of security escort will be paid for by Departmental Representative. Cost incurred by late request will be Contractor's responsibility. Any escort request may be cancelled free of charge if notification of cancellation is given at least 8 hours before scheduled time of escort. Cost incurred by late request will be Contractor's responsibility. Calculation of costs will be based on average hourly rate of security officer for minimum of 8 hours per day for late service request and of 4 hours for late cancellations.

BUILDING SMOKING ENVIRONMENT .1

Comply with smoking restrictions. Smoking is not permitted.

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Not Used.

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NOT USED .1

Not Used.

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Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS Page 3 END OF SECTION

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Section 01 21 00 ALLOWANCES Page 1

SECTION 01 21 00 - ALLOWANCES Part 1

General

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REFERENCE STANDARDS .1

Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) .1

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CCDC 2 - 2008, Stipulated Price Contract.

Project Supplementary Conditions CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE

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Include in Contract Price Contingency Allowance of $15,000.00

.2

Do not include in Contract Price, additional contingency allowances for products, installation, overhead or profit.

.3

Expenditures under contingency allowance will be authorized in accordance with procedures provided in CCDC 2, GC 6.1 - Changes CCDC 2, 6.2 Change Order and CCDC 2, 6.3 Change Directive.

1.3

MATERIAL TESTING ALLOWANCE .1

Include in Contract Price Material Testing Allowance of $5,000.00

.2

Do not include in Contract Price, additional allowances for products, installation, overhead or profit.

.3

Expenditures under the material testing allowance will be authorized by the Consultant.

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NOT USED .1

Not Used.

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NOT USED .1

Not Used.

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National Master Specification (NMS) Section 01 29 83 February 2019 PAYMENT PROCEDURES FOR TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES Page 1 SECTION 01 29 83 – PAYMENT PROCEDURES FOR TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES Part 1

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APPOINTMENT AND PAYMENT .1

Contractor will appoint and pay for services of testing laboratory, which is to be paid for through the Material Testing Allowance.

.2

Where tests or inspections by designated testing laboratory reveal Work not in accordance with contract requirements, Contractor shall pay costs for additional tests or inspections as required by Departmental Representative and Consultant to verify acceptability of corrected work.

1.2

CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES .1

Provide labour, equipment and facilities to: .1 .2 .3 .4

Provide access to Work for inspection and testing. Facilitate inspections and tests. Make good Work disturbed by inspection and test. Provide storage on site for laboratory's exclusive use to store equipment and cure test samples.

.2

Notify Consultant 48 hours minimum sufficiently in advance of operations to allow for assignment of laboratory personnel and scheduling of test.

.3

Where materials are specified to be tested, deliver representative samples in required quantity to testing laboratory.

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Pay costs for uncovering and making good Work that is covered before required inspection or testing is completed and approved by Consultant.

Part 2

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NOT USED .1

Not Used.

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NOT USED .1

Not Used.

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Section 01 31 19 PROJECT MEETINGS Page 1

SECTION 01 31 19 – PROJECT MEETINGS Part 1

General

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ADMINISTRATIVE .1

Consultant shall perform the following: .1 .2 .3

.4 .5

schedule and administer project meetings throughout the progress of the work. Prepare agenda for meetings. Distribute written notice of each meeting 48 hours in advance of meeting date to Consultant, sub-Consultants, Departmental Representative, Contractor, subContractors, etc. Record the meeting minutes. Include significant proceedings and decisions. Ide...