10 Elevators - Specification.pdf

PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GOVERNMENT

SOLICITATION

NUMBER 36C24420R0067

PROJECT NO. 542-14-107

FOR: REPLACE 10 ELEVATORS BUILDINGS 2, 4, 5,

6, 7, 8, 38, 39, 57 & 58

AT: VA Medical Center 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320-2096

SPECIFICATIONS

95% Constrcuction Document Submission

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-14 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 03-12 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-11 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 08-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 11 Sustainable Design Requirements 02-13 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 06-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 04-13

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-12

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 09-11

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 09-11

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06-13

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 10-11 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-11 07 84 00 Firestopping 10-11 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 12-11

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 10-11 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 11-12 08 71 00 Door Hardware 11-14

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 10-14 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-13 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 10-11 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 07-13 09 66 13 Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring 10-11 09 91 00 Painting 07-13

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 11-11

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevators 05-11

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 05-08

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-14 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 07-14 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 07-14 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 01-14 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 01-14 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 07-14 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 12-09 22 14 36 Packaged, Submersible, Drainage Pump Units 01-11

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

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23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-10 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 11-10

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

11-10

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 05-11 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 05-11 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 06-13 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-10 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-09 23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-12 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 08-14 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 12-12 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 11-09 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 12-05 27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 06-13

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract. "Drawing List – VA PROJECT No. 542-14-107”

Drawing No. Title

ARCHITECTURAL

A000 Cover Sheet A001 General Information A002 Project Phasing A003 Phasing & ICRA Plans A004 Phasing & ICRA Plans A101 Building 2: Arch. Demolition, Floor Plan, Ceiling Plan A102 Building 4: Arch. Demolition, Floor Plan, Ceiling Plan A103 Building 5: Arch. Demolition, Floor Plan, Ceiling Plan A104 Building 6: Arch. Demolition, Floor Plan, Ceiling Plan A105 Building 7: Arch. Demolition, Floor Plan, Ceiling Plan A106 Building 8: Arch. Demolition, Floor Plan, Ceiling Plan A107 Building 38: Arch. Demolition, Floor Plan, Ceiling Plan A108 Building 39: Arch. Demolition, Floor Plan, Ceiling Plan A109 Building 57: Arch. Demolition, Floor Plan, Ceiling Plan A110 Building 58: Arch. Demolition, Floor Plan, Ceiling Plan A201 Temporary Lifts A401 Framing & Schedules A402 Elevator Cab Finishes

ELEVATOR

EL101 Elevator Equipment for Buildings 2, 4, 5, 6 EL102 Elevator Equipment for Buildings 7, 8, 38, 39 EL103 Elevator Equipment for Buildings 57, 58

MECHANICAL

M001 Mechanical Cover Sheet M002 Mechanical Symbols MH101 Mechanical Plan Bldg. 2 MH102 Mechanical Plan Bldg. 4 MH103 Mechanical Plan Bldg. 5 MH104 Mechanical Plan Bldg. 6 MH105 Mechanical Plan Bldg. 7 MH106 Mechanical Plan Bldg. 8 MH107 Mechanical Plan Bldg. 38 MH108 Mechanical Plan Bldg. 39 MH109 Mechanical Plan Bldg. 57 MH110 Mechanical Plan Bldg. 58 M501 Mechanical Details M502 Mechanical Details M601 Mechanical Schedules

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ELECTRICAL

E001 Electrical Notes, Legends, Schedules ED101 Bldg. 2 Electrical Demolition ED102 Bldg. 4 Electrical Demolition ED103 Bldg. 5 Electrical Demolition ED104 Bldg. 6 Electrical Demolition ED105 Bldg. 7 Electrical Demolition ED106 Bldg. 8 Electrical Demolition ED107 Bldg. 38 Electrical Demolition ED108 Bldg. 39 Electrical Demolition ED109 Bldg. 57 Electrical Demolition ED110 Bldg. 58 Electrical Demolition E101 Bldg. 2 Electrical Plans E102 Bldg. 4 Electrical Plans E103 Bldg. 5 Electrical Plans E104 Bldg. 6 Electrical Plans E105 Bldg. 7 Electrical Plans E106 Bldg. 8 Electrical Plans E107 Bldg. 38 Electrical Plans E108 Bldg. 39 Electrical Plans E109 Bldg. 57 Electrical Plans E110 Bldg. 58 Electrical Plans E401 Electrical Pit & Shaft Enlargements E501 Electrical Details E502 Electrical Details

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA ............................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES ................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK .......................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE ............................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

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1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 RELOCATED // EQUIPMENT // ITEMS // FIXTURES

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATOR Digital Images

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to CONSTRUCTION SAFETY STANDARDS / DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER / COATESVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 19320 for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare sites for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Replace 10 Elevators Buildings

2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 38, 39, 57, and 58 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of: William Cook Architecture & Planning / Apogee Consulting

Group, and Zipf Associates, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services through Bray Mooney Consulting during construction.

Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Offices of: Bray Mooney Consulting, 410 East 21st Street, Chester, Pennsylvania 19013 is the Project Manager and is responsible for management of design and construction period services as stated in their contract with the Coatesville VA Medical Center. Any replies to RFIs, submittals, COR questions, CO questions answered by any firm other than Bray Mooney shall first be reviewed by Bray Mooney and the response verified by Bray Mooney before being sent to the COR, CO, or construction contractor.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction and installation of elevators and equipment and associated alterations, project includes necessary removal of existing equipment and structures.

Existing Systems Overview:

Buildings have one each, antiquated hydraulically operated elevator in each building. Most elevator systems have been in service for approximately 20 years and are in need of renovations to meet current codes and VA standards

Scope of Work:

This project shall include total renovations and replacement of one elevator and related systems in each of buildings 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 38, 39, 57 and 58. This project will require multi-disciplines which will include but not limited to Architectural, Engineering and Elevator Services. This scope of work includes but not limited to the following:

• Remove and replace existing elevators and related systems as indicated.

• Renovations to existing Elevator Mechanical Rooms.

• Removal of all unused components of the existing elevator systems. Proper disposal of all hydraulic oil.

• Provision of a temporary conveyance system during the elevator replacement as needed in Buildings 2, 6, 7, & 38.

• Provide new mechanical systems for the elevator machine rooms to meet the optimal ambient conditions where noted.

• Provide accessible fire and smoke alarm devices and dampers where noted. All fire and smoke devices shall be connected to existing alarm system.

• Provide all associated electrical feeds and controls for a complete and functional system.

• Patch all cracks and holes on walls, ceiling and floors of the elevator shaft.

• Replace all required sump pumps and their associated systems.

Provide discriminating water/oil detectors and alarms for elevator pit. Clean and seal the concrete surfaces in the elevator pits. Provide oil-water separators and new piping as required. Provide clean and functional floor drainage systems.

• All control systems shall be non-proprietary.

• Provide new Elevator lobby areas finishes including new flooring, wall covering and ceilings.

Conditions

1. The buildings are currently occupied and will continue to be occupied throughout the demolition and construction of the project.

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2. The contractor will be responsible for purchasing and installing all equipment including owner supplied equipment.

3. New building utility work may require work on adjacent floors.

These floors will require strict adherence of planned and scheduled coordination directives by the COR.

4. This project requires partial occupation, work in regular business hours, work in off hours, including demolition, construction, equipment installation, and testing. Coordinate all work with the COR.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project.

ITEM IV, Elevator Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Elevator construction work on this

B. BID ITEM V (ALTERNATE NO.1):

C. BID ITEM VI (ALTERNATE NO. 2):

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the

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2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security/escort arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Guards:

1. No Guards need to be posted by the Contractor.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR)for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the

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“sensitive information”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”.

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting

Officer.

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

6. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

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2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

4. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

G. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

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To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase A: Buildings 4, 5, 6

Phase B: Buildings 2, 7, 8

Phase C: Buildings 38, 39, 57, and 58

H. Buildings will be fully occupied through the construction period.

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting patients, personnel, and visitors.

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

J. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

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K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

COR, in writing, 7 days n advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned are to be entirely removed.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three, to the

Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of buildings.

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

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Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

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1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical Center.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS".

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1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C above shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

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Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

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1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor will be allowed the use of existing elevators for initial deliveries of materials and for use as a work platform for repairs to shaft walls and decks.

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

A. The Contractor and his personnel shall be permitted use of new elevator(s) subject to the following provisions:

1. Contractor shall make arrangements with the COR for use of elevator(s). Contractor may obtain elevators for exclusive use.

2. Prior to the use of elevators, the Contractor shall have the elevators inspected and accepted by an ASME accredited, certified elevator safety inspector. The acceptance report shall be submitted to the COR.

3. Submit to the COR the schedule and procedures for maintaining equipment. Indicate the day or days of the week and total hours required for maintenance. A report shall be submitted to the COR monthly indicating the type of maintenance conducted, hours used, and any repairs made to the elevator(s).

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for enforcing the maintenance procedures as per VA and manufacturers recommendations and requirements.

5. During temporary use of elevators all repairs, equipment replacement and cost of maintenance shall be the responsibility of the

Contractor.

6. Personnel for operating elevator(s) shall not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

7. Contractor shall cover and provide maximum protection of the entire elevator installation.

8. The Contractor shall arrange for the elevator company to perform operation of the elevator(s) so that an ASME accredited, certified elevator safety inspector can evaluate the equipment. The Contractor shall be responsible for any costs of the elevator company.

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9. All elevator parts worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractors expense. This shall be determined by an ASME accredited certified elevator safety inspector after temporary use and before acceptance by the

Government. Submit report to the COR for approval.

10. Elevator shall be tested as required by the testing section of the elevators specifications before acceptance by the Department of

Veterans Affairs. The Contractor shall be responsible for all cost associated with testing and inspection.

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

1. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use sub-paragraph 1 in connection with existing projects only.

Omit inappropriate sub-paragraphs.

E. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

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1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. Electricity for all uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation at COR discretion of use of water from

Medical Center's system.

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.23 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

B. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

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D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate

01 00 00 -20 of 25 item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR , does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT, ITEMS, AND FIXTURES

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment, items, and fixtures shown to be relocated by the Contractor.

B. Perform relocation of such equipment, items, and fixtures at such times and in such a manner as directed by the COR.

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C. Suitably cap existing service lines, such as steam, condensate return, water, drain, gas, air, vacuum and/or electrical, at the main whenever such lines are disconnected from equipment to be relocated. Remove abandoned lines in finished areas and cap as specified herein before under paragraph "Abandoned Lines".

D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and installation of relocated equipment; and leave such equipment in proper operating condition.

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign for each building and install where directed by the COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 0.7 mm (24 gage) galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 100 by 100 mm (4 inch by 4 inch) posts (or equivalent round posts) set 1200 mm (four feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 900 mm (three feet) above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 50 x 100 mm (two by four inch) material as directed.

B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two coats of white gloss paint.

Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by the COR.

D. Provide SHOP DRAWING of sign and text for approval by COR.

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign for each Phase of the project where directed by

COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm (three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

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C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by COR.

D. Standard Detail Drawing Number SD10000-02(Found on VA TIL) of safety sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is made a part of this specification.

E. Post the number of accident free days on a daily basis.

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. Photographic documentation elements:

1. Each digital image shall be taken with a professional grade camera…