S02_FINAL_SPECIFICATIONS_BOOKLET.pdf

Department of Veteran Affairs

VAMC, Manchester, NH

Clinical Services Building

Construction Documents

Solicitation No.: VA241-16-J-1865

Project No.: 608-314

Issued: November 16, 2017

VAMC Manchester, NH Solicitation VA241-16-J-1865

Clinical Services Building Project No. 608-314

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SEALS PAGE

1.1 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

ARCHITECT Richard B. Borrelli, AIA

CIVIL A. Ray Bolduc, PE

LANDSCAPE

ARCHITECT

Paul F. Brody, PLA

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STRUCTURAL Paul Becker, PE

MECHANICAL /

PLUMBING

Daniel C. Monroe, PE

FIRE

PROTECTION

Todd Sullivan, PE

ELECTRICAL Stephanie J. Laplant, PE

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 03 20 Information Available to Bidders

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-15

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14

01 42 19 Reference Standards 07-15

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-15

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 09-15

01 81 13a Sustainable Guiding Principles Checklist

01 91 00 General Commissioning 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

02 82 13.19 ACM Abatement

02 82 13.41 Asbestos Abatement for Total Demolition Projects

02 82 13.41a Asbestos Abatement Work Plan

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15

03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete 10-15

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 02-16

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 02-16

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16

05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 10-15

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 07-11

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06-13

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 06-13

07 10 00 Cementitious Waterproofing

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 09-11

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 02-16

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 02-16

07 40 00 Metal Siding Panels (Horizontal and Vertical) 10-15

07 42 13 Metal Composite Panels

07 46 46 Fiber-Cement Panels

07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-15

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 33 13 Coiling Doors

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 10-15

08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 12-13

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 10-14

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-15

09 54 23 Linear Metal Ceilings

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 02-16

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15

09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15

09 84 33 Sound-Absorbing Acoustic Panels

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15

10 22 13 Wire Mesh Partitions

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10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

10 28 00 Toilet Accessories 02-16

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 00 Solid Surface Countertops 12-15

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevators 05-11

14 42 30 Incline Wheelchair Lift

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-15

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 06-13

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 13 29 Sanitary Sewerage Pumps 09-15

22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15

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

02-15

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 06-13

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23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 02-15

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-15

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables

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 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 12-12

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 06-13

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14

26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 05-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 06-15

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 01-16

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 06-13

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

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28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 05-13

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 04-10

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates

32 90 00 Planting 10-11

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 01-14

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 10-11

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Vehicle Barriers 05-13

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

NOT USED

Project No. 608-314

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INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO BIDDERS

The following information is provided for informational purposes only. It is not part of the Contract document.

1. An Asbestos Abatement Work Plan was prepared by Terracon for the Owner on this project. A copy is attached to Section 02 82 13.19 of this project manual.

2. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Medical

Center, Manchester, NH and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for construction of new Clinical

Services Building as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Contracting Officer (CO) Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of WBRC, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services 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. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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.

1.3 WARRANTY

A. All work shall be warranted for a period of one year, as specified under Warranty of Construction FAR clause 52.246-21, to be free of any defect in equipment, material, or design

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B. Contractor shall also, as specified under Warranty in FAR clause

52.246-21, obtain all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practice executed, in writing, for the benefit of the

Government.

C. This contract shall be subject to all parts of FAR clause 52.246-

21 and it’s Alternate I.

1.4 WORKING HOURS

A. Normal working hours shall be 7am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

B. Work shall not occur on Federal Holidays without prior notice of 2 weeks to ensure provides adequate coverage.

C. Noise and vibration producing work shall be done off hours, 2 weeks’ notice is required, to ensure provide adequate coverage.

D. Work shall not occur of Medical Center property without a COR on duty.

1.5 SCHEDULE

A. An accurate project schedule must be submitted with each pay requisition to receive payment. If an updated/accurate schedule is not received with the payment requisition, payment shall not be made.

1.6 PAYMENT

A. Payment must be certified by both the CO and the COR before uploading to OB10 for payment. If dual authorization is not received the requisition will not be paid and payment will be delayed.

B. The CO and COR will both sign the requisition digitally. The GC shall send the requisition to the CO and COR through email, in which they

(GC) will receive the document back with both signatures.

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1.7 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) (2 PRICINGS ARE REQUIRED)

A. BASE BID PRICING #1, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ENTIRE PACKAGE: Clinical

Services Building: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO).

B. DEDCUT ALTERNATES PRICING #2, DEDUCT ALTERNATES: A separate cost shall be given for the following line items so that the Government could adjust costs accordingly to be within estimates(s). Government has the right to award all deducts or just a portion of the deducts:

1. Deduct Alternate #1 – Remove Metal Roof Screen

Description: Removed metal roof screen around mechanical system at roof level, including structural support steel.

2. Deduct alternate #2 – exposed fastener corrugated metal panel instead of vertical and horizontal metal panels.

Description: Replace vertical and horizontal box ribbed metal panel systems with exposed fastener corrugated metal panel; maintain panel orientation and 6” trim detail.

3. Deduct Alternate #3 – 4’-0” High Ceramic Wall Tile ILO 8’-0” High at

Bathroom Walls

Description: Stop ceramic wall tile at 4’-0” AFF. Provide Painted GWB above tile. Coordinate location of wall mounted equipment and furniture including, but not limited to; mirrors, soap/hand wash dispensers, and paper towel dispensers. Properly prepare a flat and smooth surface for item installation.

4. Deduct Alternate #4 – Systems Furniture ILO Built-in Casework at

Nurse’s Stations

Description: Replace all casework at Nurse / Communication Station (012) and Reception / Check-in (003) with system furniture provided by Owner.

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5. Deduct Alternate #5 – Deduct Roof Access Structure

Description: Stair A (S101) to end at First Floor landing and provide roof access hatch within stair well. Along with roof hatch, provide metal ships ladder that spans from stair landing at First Floor to roof hatch.

6. Deduct Alternate #6 – Remove Spray Insulation

Description: Replace 1” spray insulation in wall cavity with fiberglass batt insulation throughout.

7. Deduct Alternate #7 – Traditional Form CIP Concrete instead of horizontal wood form liners

Description: Remove horizontal wood mold form liners from cast-in-place concrete forms along column lines ‘1’ and ‘D’ and cast concrete into traditional forms.

8. Deduct Alternate #8 – Remove Luminous Sky-Image Ceilings

Description: Remove luminous sky-image ceiling panels in Basement Level and associated soffits. Replace with typical acoustical ceiling tile and alternative lighting layout.

9. Deduct Alternate #9 – Deduct Exterior Path Bollard Lighting

Description: -

10. Deduct Alternate #10 – Lower End Ceiling Tile ILO Spec’d Ceilings

Description: Provide a less costly acoustical ceiling tile that meets specifications performance.

1.8 ROOM LAYOUT MOCKUPS

One full scale room mockup shall be constructed in an Exam Room designated by the VA. Mock up shall occur after the room has been framed, but prior to MEP rough in or gypsum wall board hanging. Mock up shall be comprised of true to size images/representations of all fixtures and pieces of equipment to be placed in the room. Images to be mounted to the framing, or cardboard backing and their position shall be adjustable.

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1.9 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.

1.10 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 project.

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 is responsible for issuing contractor badges

(supplied by the VA) as well as the management of sign in/out logs.

When a person enter and leaves the sit it must be documented in the log. Logs are to be sent to the CO in electronic format on a weekly basis.

2. 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.

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

5. 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.

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C. Site Access:

1. The General Contractor is responsible for access to their site, and the VA will not be held responsible for any items that are damaged or stolen. The GC is responsible to implementing their own procedures for sit access to ensure only people who are allowed on the site enter the area.

2. The CO and the COR shall be allowed on site at all times without permission, unless activity’s are occurring in which exposure to a certain activity may cause bodily injury or harm.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys to the

Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security and safety 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.

3. Fences/gates and entrance doors to the construction site must be equipped with locks with the same cores that will be provided and installed by the VA locksmith. All locks must be Best 6 pin compatible.

E. Construction walls:

1. A construction wall shall be built at the location of where the new building ties into the existing building once the existing exterior wall has been removed. A construction wall requiring a 2-hour fire separation is required to separate the construction site form the occupied Medical Center. The door and frame shall have proper rating for installation with in the 2 hour wall and shall be equipped with a self-closure. The walls are not to be removed until approved by the; COR, VA Safety Manager and Infection Control Nurse.

2. Construction walls shall be inspected on a daily basis and repaired and maintained for the duration of the project.

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F. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“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.

G. Motor Vehicles:

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1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle that remains on site outside of construction hours.

2. Parking at the Medical Center is limited and the GC and its subs shall park in Lot E2. The only time this regulation may be broken is when unloading material or equipment in support of the project.

3. The GC may allow parking within the construction site at their own discretion. Any vehicles parked within the limits of the construction site shall be 50’ away from any occupied building.

4. The GC is responsible for the maintenance (snow, mowing, salting, sanding, trimming) of their own construction site.

1.11 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 COR/CO 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.

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(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR. Storage of material will not be allowed within the confines of the existing Medical Center.

E. The loading dock(s) and the Warehouse shall only be used to support the project when approved by the COR. Do not have items shipped to the warehouse unless approval/arrangements have been made.

F. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

G. 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.

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.

H. 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:

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1. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

I. 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:

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/dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

COR and Contractor, as follows:

J. Buildings; 3, 4 13 and 14 will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of

Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

K. Building No.1 will be occupied during performance of work from 8am to

430pm.

1. Certain areas of Building No. 1 will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods of time outside the 8am to 430pm period as listed below:

AREA PERIOD

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Radiology Monday thru Friday 7am to 8pm Saturday thru Sunday 8am to 430pm

Laboratory Monday thru Friday 7am to 8pm Saturday thru Sunday 8am to 2pm

Week-End Clinics Saturday 8am to 430pm

Pharmacy Monday thru Friday 8am to 430pm

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 other 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.

2. Radiology can be extremely sensitive to activity’s generating noise and vibration. These activities can affect the imaging of both the

MRI and the CAT scan. These activities are to be scheduled outside of the operating hour’s listed above for Radiology.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated with 2-weeks’ notice while alterations are performed.

L. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR. The pad locks shall be Best 6-pin compatible and will be cored by the VA

01 00 00 -12 locksmith. Three keys will be given to the GC. The COR shall also be given a copy of the key as well.

M. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain proper humidity levels as well to prevent the growth of mold.

3. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. At no time shall the fire alarm be left with a “trouble” outside working hours.

4. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department and COR to familiarize the fire department with the system and to test radio box to ensure delivery of notifications to Manchester Fire.

N. 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

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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 in 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 Resident Engineer 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.

6. All internal notifications of Utility shutdowns shall be organized by the COR any required assistance form the GC.

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

O. 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 but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

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P. 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. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval. When

2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the COR.

Q. 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.

1.12 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR. 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.

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, 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.

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, 01 00 00 -15 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.

1.13 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 (also refer to 017419 Construction Waste Management):

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are

(but not limited to): Fire alarm panels, IT switches and cameras.

Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or

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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.

1.14 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

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

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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.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

- Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

- Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.15 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

01 00 00 -18 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" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.16 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by S.W. Cole

Engineering, Inc.

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

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C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Medical

Center, Manchester, NH and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of

Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.17 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.18 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

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(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines of new building and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for addition, roads, parking lots, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before as an official project submittal before any work

(such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings.

Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall furnish to the

COR /certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors for addition.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

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4. Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

5. Lines and elevations of roads.

E. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to COR.

F. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.19 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 shall also apply to all shop drawings.

E. A/E will also be conducting periodic review for accuracy of as-builts as the project progresses.

1.20 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.

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B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.21 GENERAL CONTRACTORS FIELD OFFICE

A. The Contractor shall, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, provide where a plan to the COR showing location of field office.

B. The Contractor shall provide the following (through VA utility’s):

1. Electricity, hot and cold water, and necessary utility services for their own trailer.

2. All necessary piping, power circuits network cabling, cat 5e or better cabling for phones and computers, electrical fixtures, lighting, and other items necessary to provide a habitable structure for the purpose intended. The number of network and electrical receptacles will be as per attached drawing of the field office.

3. Thermostatically controlled, heating and air conditioning system.

4. Maintenance of gravel surfaced area, including the area for parking, in an acceptable condition for vehicle and foot traffic at all times.

5. Any required maintenance of utility services.

C. At the completion of all work, including the punch list, the field office shall be removed, including all utility connections, from the

Medical Center. The site shall be restored to original condition and finished in accordance with contract requirements.

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1.22 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 the 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…