Division 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements: Disivion 00 documents are normally only required on projects to be bid to a GC (general contractor). On such projects, I normally provide all Division 00 documents required.
Division 01 – General Requirements: I always provide all sections in Divsision 01 except for Commissioning
Divisions 03 - 14 Architectural Specifications: I provide all the architectural specifications which are in Divisions 03 through 14 of the Facility Construction Subgroup EXCEPT for sections of a direct structural nature such as structural concrete, structural masonry, structural metals and structural wood including:
• 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete
• 04 29 00 Engineered Unit Masonry
• 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing
• 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry
Specifications Not Included: I usually do not provide the following Sections which are typically provided by other consultants on a design team:
• 01 91 00 Commissioning
• Division 02 – Existing Conditions, which includes:
• 02 24 00 Environmental Assessment
• 02 30 00 Subsurface Investigation
• 02 50 00 Site Remediation
• 02 80 00 Facility Remediation (asbestos, lead, mold)
• Facility Services Subgroup (Divisions 21 through 28), which includes:
• Division 21 Fire Suppression
• Division 22 Plumbing
• Division 23 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
• Division 25 Integrated Automation
• Division 26 Electrical (Including 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection)
• Division 27 Communications (data, voice, AV, intercom)
• Division 28 Electronic Safety and Security (including 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm)
• Site and Infrastructure Subgroup (Divisions 31 through 35), which includes:
• Division 31 Earthwork
• Division 32 Exterior Improvements (note that 12 93 00 Site Furnishings is included in Division 12)
• Division 33 Utilities
• Process Equipment Subgroup (Divisions 40 through 48)
Beyond Basic Services Scope: Finally, the following are normally beyond the scope of my basic services but may be included as additional services if agreed to in advance:
• Writing the contract requirements for non-architectural Unit Prices, Alternates, and Allowances. I do coordinate all Unit Prices, Alternates, and Allowances written by other consultants by making reference to them in appropriate sections and documents of Division 00 and 01.
• Review of submittals.
• Significant revisions to the services beyond my control or made necessary by a change in 1) project scope, 2) design intent, 3) instructions or approvals previously made by the Architect, or 4) extensions of the schedule are an additional service.
• Providing errors and omissions insurance.
• Providing a seal or stamp on the specs I write.
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