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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07-THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTIECTION

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

Drawing No.

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION:

Contractor will furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment and supervision to complete the following:

1) For the purposes of this contract, samples, test reports, certificates, and manufacturers' literature and data will be submitted to Project Engineer for approval. The following text refers to all items collectively as SUBMITTALS. Submit for approval, all of the items specifically mentioned under the separate sections of the specification prior to work for the specific section, with information sufficient to evidence full compliance with contract requirements. Materials, fabricated articles and the like to be installed in permanent work shall equal those of approved submittals. Refer to Sample & Shop Drawings on Specifications.

2) Replace Retaining Wall in front of Bldg. 16, replace sidewalks, curbs, paint handrails, ramps and other construction line items as specified on the project drawings and written specifications.

3) Replace all curbs in front of Bldg. 16 main entrance only by retaining wall as highlighted in drawings. All replace portions that connect to retaining wall to be replaced. Approximately 72’ linear ft of curbs. Refer to drawing D-1.

4) Replace all sidewalks directly in front of retaining wall that connect to the retaining wall. Approximately 72’ linear ft long. Refer to drawing D-1 and D-2.

5) Replace sidewalk in the middle between retaining walls approximately 18’ linear ft long by 8’ wide.

6) Existing sidewalk as shown in hatched area of drawings concrete to be saw cut and removed in its entirety. Excavate area as required to suit new concrete sidewalk and gravel base. Refer to D-1 and D-2 of drawings.

7) Excavate dirt, road, etc as necessary to install retaining wall, sidewalks and curbs.

8) Compact earth to at least 95% of the maximum dry density, at near optimum moisture content as determined by ASTM D1557.

9) Contractor will locate and take care during construction as not to damage existing structures, existing sidewalks, etc adjacent to existing concrete sidewalks and curbs to be replaced. Any damage shall be repaired or replaced at no cost of VA.

10) Curb to be 6” wide and height above finished grade varies to match grade of sidewalks. Curb to extend below finished grade 1’ 2” and have 5” of compacted stone below curb. Curb bed to be 20” wide.

11) Align top of new sidewalks with existing sidewalks.

12) All concrete for sidewalks and curbs to be 4000 PSI.

13) New concrete sidewalk shall match pitch, slope and level of existing sidewalk.

14) Align top of new concrete curb and new concrete sidewalk.

15) Width and length of all new sidewalks to match existing.

16) Provide new ½” expansion joints between new curbs and new sidewalks.

17) Provide new ½” expansion joints in new sidewalks at 20’-0” O.C maximum.

18) Provide new ½” expansion joints between existing sidewalks, walls, stairs and other concrete walls not to be replaced

19) Refer to drawing D-2 for expansion joint and sealant details.

20) Sidewalk to to transition into asphalt road with no lips to be perfectly leveled with road.

21) Replace damaged asphalt road that had to be removed by replacing curbs. Replace with new hot asphalt. Level new asphalt with existing asphalt road. Minimize damage to asphalt as much as possible.

22) Provide tooled scored joint ¼” wide by 1” deep in a 5’-0” x 5’-0” scoring pattern.

23) All new sidewalks to have fine stiff broom finish in a perpendicular (transverse) direction to direction of traffic. Refer to drawing D-2.

24) Provide ½” X ¼” sealant caulk for all new expansion joints. Sealant caulk to match color of concrete. Refer to drawing D-2.

25) Install new retaining wall approximately 72’ long in total. Replace in exact location as existing wall. Height at lowest elevation on slope to start at 6’ high from grade level. Adjust height of wall from grade level as slope increases to maintain leveled top elevation height throughout the entire 72’. Depth of wall to be 1’ 6”. Refer to drawing D-2.

26) Concrete for retaining wall to be 4000 PSI and have a red brick die color to match exterior of Bldg.

27) Provide decorative masonry peaked cast stone cap for the entire 72’ length of the wall. Cap to have overlapping edges to extend over wall on both sides. Color to be determined by VA in submittal process. Refer to drawing D-2.

28) Pack space between coping cap and wall with mortar as per manufacturer recommendations.

29) Provide mortar between caps, corner piece and end pieces for finished ends. Length of pieces to be 24” long and wide enough to fit over 18”. Cut all pieces as necessary for a continuous leveled finish between caps to fit field conditions.

30) All terminations of walls to have finished end pieces. No exposure of mortar or cut coping pieces is acceptable.

31) Provide Aggrebrick finish form for back and front of retaining walls (entire length and height). 3/8” relief, 3/8” vertical joint, 0.417” horizontal mortar joint and the brick is 2 ¼” X 7 5/8” brick. (www.specformliners.com shows an example)

32) Install weep poles below grade level to drain water from dirt. Holes to be 2 ½” diameter at 5’ O.C. Provide 24” long x 12” wide area of gravel wrapped in filter fabric at each weep pole. Refer to drawing D-2.

33) Dig foundation 48” below grade level. Retaining wall footing to be placed 42” below with 6” compacted gravel underneath footing to fill the 48” foundation.

34) Footing to be T type footing.

35) Install grooved epoxy coated # 5 rebar vertically from top of wall to bottom every 12” O.C.

36) Install continuous bars of grooved epoxy coated # 5 rebar horizontally throughout entire length of retaining wall 12” O.C.

37) All rebar to be embedded 4” minimum from all edges.

38) Refer to drawing D-2 for all coping stone and retaining wall details.

39) Retuck and point all joints for stones steps at stairway at main entrance at Bldg. 16. Remove all old mortar and apply new. Reseal all joints to make waterproof. Remove handrail temporarily if necessary. Refer to drawing D-3 for notes and location.

40) Fill and compact all holes and gaps at each side of main stairwell at main entrance with new concrete. Chip away as much as possible to fill and compact hole properly. Repaint and apply exterior finish of sides to match exterior of Bldg. 16.

41) Exterior system to have Stucco Finish with a base coat comprised of ready to mix, Portland cement mortar containing dry latex polymers. Finish coat to be pre colored, ready mixed, polymeric coating. Color to match color of building.

42) Paint all hand rails for main stairwell and new rail for ramp with exterior ready mixed paint. Refer to drawing D-3 for handrail notes and location.

43) Sand and scrape rail as necessary for smooth foundation and remove rust.

44) Clean surfaces before applying paint or surface treatments with materials and methods compatible with substrate and specified finish.

45) Apply undercoat paint and primers produced by same manufacturer as finish coats.

46) Undercoats and primers to have VOC content of 200 g/L.

47) Exterior Finish coat to have anticorrosive and antirust properties with a VOC content of 250 g/L. Color to be black. Exterior paint to have 20% biobased material.

48) Refer to drawing D-3 for location of main stairwell and handrail.

49) Replace other sidewalks marked on the drawing directly in front of ramp and Bldg. 16 sidewalks. Follow same requirements as sidewalks in front of retaining wall.

50) Replace concrete ramp with new. Demolish existing completely inclusive of rail. Refer to drawing D-4.

51) Contractor shall coordinate installation of new ADA ramp with a slope of 1:20 max. Field verify extent of ramp with actual finish grade of landing and of entrance door at top landing. Refer to drawings.

52) Maximum Rise of Ramp is approximately 15.5” between bottom level landing to top level landing but not to surpass 30 in as per ADA spec guidelines.

53) Width of ramp between rails to be approximately 4’7”.

54) Bottom and top landing shall be level and clear. Each landing to have minimum of 5’ X 5’ space to allow wheelchairs to spin 360 degrees unobstructed.

55) Pitch ramp at top landing to make sure water does not pool. Install two 4” openings along back and side of curb at top landing to dispel water

56) Install new Guardrail/handrail made of galvanized steel to match handrail in main stairwell color, thickness, style. Handrail to be installed in premade sleeves in the ramp and filled with epoxy cement in the event the rail has to be replaced in the future the ramp does not have to be destroyed.

57) Handrails to be continuous along both sides of the ramp.

58) Guardrail to be 40”-42” high from grade. Elevation of handrail to be maintained throughout ramp.

59) Sleeves to be flushed with grade of ramp.

60) Each side of ramp to have maximum of 8 sleeves requiring 8 handrail posts per side. Space between post to be approximately 47” on each side.

61) Sleeves to be 8” deep from grade in the concrete with post to be embedded in it.

62) Top guardrail to be 1 ½ O.D Galvanized steel pipi rail.

63) Install ½” X ½” Baluster 4” O.C. welded to top and bottom rails equally spaced posts.

64) Handrail height to be 36” from grade. Guardrail to be a maximum of 42” high.

65) Ends of handrail to be rounded and returned smoothly to the floor, wall or post.

66) Install 4” X 4” concrete curb on each side of rail throughout ramp perimeter. Refer to drawing D-4.

67) New handrail and guardrail to be painted off site. Follow same requirements for painting existing handrail for main stairwell listed on drawing D-3.

68) Utilize temporary fencing, flag men and other required safety precautions for all parts of the project.

69) All areas to be fenced off completely to prevent people from falling or entering construction site.

70) Temporary floor plates can be utilized if necessary.

71) Provide temporary caution and safety signage during construction indicating path of entrance and exit or use of alternate entrances.

72) Coordinate all work with Project Engineer.

73) Provide same material for replacement of any areas possibly damaged during construction.

74) Contractor is required to visit site and meet with Project Engineer prior to bidding.

75) Must clean construction site on a daily basis.

76) Any drawings provided must be field verified by contractor for accuracy. If field conditions dictate different measurements, please communicate with project engineer before making any changes.

77) If contractor has possibly a different idea due to field conditions that may benefit the VA, please communicate idea to project engineer before making any changes.

78) Contractor must comply with all necessary James J. Peters Bronx VA Medical Center policies in regards to Security issues, Parking, ID badges, Safety Procedures, Infection Control Measures, Construction Waste Management, Ethical Conduct, etc.

79) Secure all entrances at all times and never leave any open while contractor is off site.

80) Contractor to provide schedule to Project Engineer for approval prior to commencement of work.

81) All dirt by retaining wall is to leveled and topped off to grade for planting by VA. No dips, track marks will be accepted.

82) All work is to abide by VA specifications, handbooks etc..

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

1.11 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.

(FAR 52.2364)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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.

1.13 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.

(FAR 52.236-17)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS