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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 7/16/18

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 03-12

35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-11 01 57

19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 06-10

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

00 Fluid Applied Roofing

FLUID-APPLIED ROOFING

05-15

60-

60 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 07-14

01 50 19 Preparation for Re-roofing 02-16

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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 No. Title

GENERAL INFORMATION

GI-001 TITLE SHEET

ARCHITECTURAL

AD-101 ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN

AE-101 NEW ROOF REPLACEMENT PLAN

AE-102 ROOF DETAILS

AE-103 DEMOLITION/NEW PLAN NOTES

ASB-1 ASBESTOS REMOVAL PLAN

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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

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

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

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1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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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 Replace Roof Building #1

Project, as required by drawings and specifications.

B. There shall only be one site visit/pre-bid walkthrough allowed. Details may be found on the solicitation.

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 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM I, BASE BID, ROOFING REPLACEMENT: Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, etc. for the installation of new roofing system for Bldg. #1 at New York Harbor

Healthcare System – Veterans Affairs (VA) Brooklyn Campus, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209 as shown on the contract drawings and specifications. Work includes, but is not limited to replacing the entire existing Building #1 South Roofing System.

SCOPE:

Work includes installing a new Kemper (or approved equal fluid applied, waterproof, rot resistant, and thermally insulated throughout 20 year warranty of roof) Roofing System along with roof drain strainers, copper flashing, walking pads, and parapet wall repairs, as shown on the contract drawings and specifications. Contractor is responsible to:

1. Adhere to all OSHA safety requirements, including but not limited to installing fall protection, according to OSHA Standards.

2. Abate all ACM from entire roofing system.

3. Install temporary roofing after hot material removal.

4. Remove all coping stones (if applicable) and replace with wood blocking securely installed on top of brick parapet wall and cap with aluminum coping caps.

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5. Repair and/or fill and seal damage in parapet wall with mortar.

6. Repair/replace all flashing under current coping stones (if applicable) to be installed under newly aluminum encapsulated wood blocking.

7. Unclog and snake all roof drains to the basement.

8. Re-insulate the drain sleeves up to the elbow, after abatement is complete.

9. Temporarily remove all necessary roof equipment and/or electrical/mechanical systems (not limited to units shown on drawings) and replace/reinstall upon installation of new roofing system.

10. Demolish and remove from the field the entire existing roofing system to the concrete deck.

11. Inspect the concrete/metal deck and patch/repair as necessary and prepare for membrane installation.

12. Install new cast iron drains and lower as required to create a proper pitch.

13. Install rigid and tapered insulation to create a proper pitch to the roof drains.

14. Adhere ½” cement cover board using InstaStick Foam Adhesive (or approved equal).

15. Strip all joints using resin saturated 4” fleece.

16. Prime with Kempertec EP Primer (or approved equal primer that will properly bond to chosen liquid roofing system’s material, throughout 20 year warranty of roof) and spread kiln dried silica sand into the wet aggregate.

17. Apply Kemperol 2K-PUR/165 (or approved equal that is easy to clean, highly durable, waterproof/airtight & leak free throughout 20 year warranty of roof) on flashings, penetrations, drains and the field.

18. Provide and install traffic pads where required.

19. Re-caulk all wood blocking on roof perimeter (if applicable).

20. Coat all flashing seams with flashing bond and mesh.

21. Install construction fence around the building roof’s perimeter, to ensure safety of materials and personnel on roof.

22. Asbestos-containing roof flashing and caulking materials must be abated to facilitate the replacement of the roof. All roofing materials shall be treated as asbestos-containing materials (ACM), unless proven otherwise, including: roof perimeter and curb flashing; caulking on metal vent caps; coping stone caulking; louvre caulking; HVAC unit mastic/flashing; roof hatch flashing; roof drain flashing; mastic at base of fencing; and pitch pocket mastic.

23. The Contractor is to abate the ACM in accordance with New York City Department of Environmental

Protection (NYCDEP) Title 15, Chapter 1 and New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)

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Industrial Code Rule 56 (12 NYCRR Part 56)., the VAMC specification and applicable federal regulations.

24. The entire roof shall be considered the asbestos abatement work area. Only NYCDEP and NYSDOL certified asbestos workers and authorized visitors shall be permitted in the roof work area during abatement. A minimum distance of twenty-five feet (25’) shall be maintained between the asbestos work area and adjacent non-asbestos work areas.

25. Roof work areas shall not require clearance air samples. The roof will be considered abated when there is no visible debris or dust remaining and the VA’s project monitor has performed a successful visual inspection.

26. The location of the remote decontamination units and waste dumpster shall be mutually agreed upon during the preconstruction meeting by the VAMC and asbestos abatement contractor.

27. The asbestos abatement work shall be carefully coordinated with the roofing replacement so that the building is not left exposed to water damage. At no time shall more roofing material be removed than what can be replaced in one (1) day.

28. The contractor shall be responsible for any and all damages resulting from asbestos abatement activities.

29. The contractor shall comply with all regulations concerning OSHA fall protection.

30. HVAC intakes and exhausts, vents and drains that cannot be shutoff or sealed with two (2) layers of 6-mil plastic sheeting must be extended using an airtight rigid sheathing to a minimum height of ten feet

(10’) above the work area during roof abatement.

31. All work area decontamination units (personal and waste) shall be fully framed and sheathed because they will be located in areas of public access.

32. All utilities, mechanical systems and piping shall be locked out and tagged before the contractor is to begin abatement activities.

33. Proper construction and safety signage shall be utilized throughout the construction site, where applicable, during work.

34. All associated debris and waste must be properly disposed of immediately. Storage of construction debris and waste, on the facility, is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the VA.

35. Contractor shall provide “As-Built” drawings, as per contract specification.

36. All construction must comply with the latest NFPA 101 Life Safety, NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities.

37. All work must fully comply with contract drawings and specifications.

COMPLETION: 150 CALENDAR DAYS.

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The installed roof system must have a minimum twenty (20) year warranty. The warranty letter must be provided to the VA after completion of the new roof system. All work must be coordinated with the COR, Maintenance & Repair Manager and Brooklyn Engineering Chief. All work shall be in accordance with the contract drawings and specifications. All work shall comply with Occupational Safety & health Administration

(OSHA) Regulations, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life safety Code and VA Standards and

Regulations.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, zero (0) sets of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at the 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 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 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 arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give

3 day advance notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in

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4. 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.

C. Guards: N/A

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.

E. 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”.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate 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 dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Bldg. #1 Roofing System

H. Building No. 1 will be occupied during performance of work.

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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. Contractor is responsible for working after 5:00 pm and on weekends if, and only if, work impacts the Medical Center operation or directed by the COR.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 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 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by the COR.

J. 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 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.

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 and Facility Manager.

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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.

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 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. 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.

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 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.

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.

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

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Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR and

Facility Manager. 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 the

Facility Manager, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both to the Contracting Officer and the COR. This report shall list roofs 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 the building.

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, 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: Fifteen (15) 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:

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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:

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

Manager.

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

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.

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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, that 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)

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

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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).

1.11PHYSICAL DATA: N/A

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES: N/A

1.13LAYOUT OF WORK: N/A

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 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.

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1.16

RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE: N/A

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT: N/A

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor will not be allowed the use of existing elevators. Outside type hoist shall be used by

Contractor for transporting materials and equipment.

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS: N/A

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 the 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 amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

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:

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Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system.

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other 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 Facility Manager and COR‘s discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

G. Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil required for boiler cleaning, normal initial boiler-burner setup and adjusting, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be furnished by the Government.

Fuel required for prolonged boiler-burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of boiler, burner, or control devices shall be furnished and paid by the Contractor at

Contractor's expense.

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1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT: N/A

1.24 TESTS: N/A

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS: N/A

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY: N/A

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT

A. Contractor will be responsible for removing existing roof equipment to install new roof. Contractor will be responsible for re-installing the equipment once the new roofing system is installed.

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT: N/A

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN: N/A

1.29 SAFETY SIGN: N/A

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION: N/A

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES: N/A

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION: N/A

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS: N/A

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SECTION 01 33 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

1-1. Refer to Articles titled SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.236-

21) and, SPECIAL NOTES (VAAR 852.236-91), in GENERAL CONDITIONS.

1-2. For the purposes of this contract, samples, test reports, certificates, and manufacturers' literature and data shall also be subject to the previously referenced requirements. The following text refers to all items collectively as SUBMITTALS.

1-3. Submit for approval, all of the items specifically mentioned under the separate sections of the specification, 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. After an item has been approved, no change in brand or make will be permitted unless:

A. Satisfactory written evidence is presented to, and approved by Contracting Officer, that manufacturer cannot make scheduled delivery of approved item or;

B. Item delivered has been rejected and substitution of a suitable item is an urgent necessity or;

C. Other conditions become apparent which indicates approval of such substitute item to be in best interest of the Government.

1-4. Forward the submittals in sufficient time to permit proper consideration and approval action by Government.

Time the submission to assure adequate lead time for procurement of contract required items. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals will not serve as a basis for extending contract time for completion.

1-5. Submittals will be reviewed for compliance with contract requirements by Resident Engineer, and action thereon will be taken by Resident Engineer on behalf of the Contracting Officer.

1-6. Upon receipt of submittals, Resident Engineer will assign a file number thereto. Contractor, in any subsequent correspondence, shall refer to this file and identification number to expedite replies relative to previously approved or disapproved submittals.

1-7. The Government reserves the right to require additional submittals, whether or not particularly mentioned in this contract. If additional submittals beyond those required by the contract are furnished pursuant to request therefor by Contracting Officer, adjustment in contract price and time will be made in accordance with Articles titled CHANGES (FAR 52.243-4) and CHANGES - SUPPLEMENT (VAAR 852.236-88) of the GENERAL CONDITIONS.

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1-8.

Schedules called for in specifications and shown on shop drawings shall be submitted for use and information of Department of Veterans Affairs and Resident Engineer. However, the Contractor shall assume responsibility for coordinating and verifying schedules. The Contracting Officer and Resident Engineer assumes no responsibility for checking schedules or layout drawings for exact sizes, exact numbers and detailed positioning of items.

1-9. Submittals must be submitted by Contractor only and shipped prepaid. Contracting Officer assumes no responsibility for checking quantities or exact numbers included in such submittals.

A. Submit samples in single units unless otherwise specified. Submit shop drawings, schedules, manufacturers' literature and data, and certificates in quadruplicate, except where a greater number is specified.

B. Submittals will receive consideration only when covered by a transmittal letter signed by Contractor. Letter shall be sent via first class mail and shall contain the list of items, name of Medical Center, name of

Contractor, contract number, applicable specification paragraph numbers, applicable drawing numbers (and other information required for exact identification of location for each item), manufacturer and brand, ASTM or Federal Specification Number (if any) and such additional information as may be required by specifications for particular item being furnished. In addition, catalogs shall be marked to indicate specific items submitted for approval.

1. A copy of letter must be enclosed with items, and any items received without identification letter will be considered "unclaimed goods" and held for a limited time only.

2. Each sample, certificate, manufacturers' literature and data shall be labeled to indicate the name and location of the Medical Center, name of Contractor, manufacturer, brand, contract number and

ASTM or Federal Specification Number as applicable and location(s) on project.

3. Required certificates shall be signed by an authorized representative of manufacturer or supplier of material, and by Contractor.

C. In addition to complying with the applicable requirements specified in preceding Article 1.9, samples which are required to have Laboratory Tests (those preceded by symbol "LT" under the separate sections of the specification shall be tested, at the expense of Contractor, in a commercial laboratory approved by Contracting Officer.

1. Laboratory shall furnish Contracting Officer with a certificate stating that it is fully equipped and qualified to perform intended work, is fully acquainted with specification requirements and intended use of materials and is an independent establishment in no way connected with organization of Contractor or with manufacturer or supplier of materials to be tested.

2. Certificates shall also set forth a list of comparable projects which laboratory has performed similar functions during past five years.

3. Samples and laboratory tests shall be sent directly to an approved commercial testing laboratory.

4. Contractor shall send a copy of transmittal letter to the COR with submission of material to a commercial testing laboratory.

5. Laboratory test reports shall be sent directly to Resident Engineer for appropriate action.

6. Laboratory reports shall list contract specification test requirements and a comparative list of the laboratory test results. When tests show that the material meets specification requirements, the laboratory shall so certify on test report.

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7. Laboratory test reports shall also include a recommendation for approval or disapproval of tested item.

D. If submittal samples have been disapproved, resubmit new samples as soon as possible after notification of disapproval. Such new samples shall be marked "Resubmitted Sample" in addition to containing other previously specified information required on label and in transmittal letter.

E. Approved samples will be kept on file by the Resident Engineer at the site until completion of contract, at which time such samples will be delivered to Contractor as Contractor's property. Where noted in technical sections of specifications, approved samples in good condition may be used in their proper locations in contract work. At completion of contract, samples that are not approved will be returned to

Contractor only upon request and at Contractor's expense. Such request should be made prior to completion of the contract. Disapproved samples that are not requested for return by Contractor will be discarded after completion of contract.

F. Submittal drawings (shop, erection or setting drawings) and schedules, required for work of various trades, shall be checked before submission by technically qualified employees of Contractor for accuracy, completeness and compliance with contract requirements. These drawings and schedules shall be stamped and signed by Contractor certifying to such check.

1. For each drawing required, submit one legible photographic paper or vellum reproducible.

2. Reproducible shall be full size.

3. Each drawing shall have marked thereon, proper descriptive title, including Medical Center location, project number, manufacturer's number, reference to contract drawing number, detail Section Number, and Specification Section Number.

4. A space 120 mm by 125 mm (4-3/4 by 5 inches) shall be reserved on each drawing to accommodate approval or disapproval stamp.

5. Submit drawings, ROLLED WITHIN A MAILING TUBE, fully protected for shipment.

6. One reproducible print of approved or disapproved shop drawings will be forwarded to Contractor.

7. When work is directly related and involves more than one trade, shop drawings shall be submitted to Architect-Engineer under one cover. 1-10. Samples, shop drawings, test reports, certificates and manufacturers' literature and data, shall be submitted for approval to

Resident Engineer/COR (138)

800 Poly Place Bldg. #4 Room

Brooklyn, New York 11209

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SECTION 01 42 19

REFERENCE STANDARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This section specifies the availability and source of references and standards specified in the project manual under paragraphs APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS and/or shown on the drawings.

1.2 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS FPMR

PART 101-29 (FAR 52.211-1) (AUG 1998)

A. The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-

29 and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in the solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to – GSA Federal Supply Service, Specifications

Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-

8925, Facsimile (202) 619- 8978.

B. If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (a) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

1.3 AVAILABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA

INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM

DESCRIPTIONS (FAR 52.211-4) (JUN 1988)

The specifications and standards cited in this solicitation can be examined at the following location:

DEPARMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Office of Construction & Facilities Management

Facilities Quality Service (00CFM1A)

811 Vermont Avenue, NW - Room 462

Washington, DC 20420

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Telephone Number: (202) 565-5214

Between 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

1.4 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM

DESCRIPTIONS (FAR 52.211-3) (JUN 1988)

The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the associations or organizations listed below.

AA Aluminum Association Inc.

http://www.aluminum.org

AABC Associated Air Balance Council http://www.aabchq.com

AAMA American Architectural Manufacturer's Association http://www.aamanet.org

AAN American Nursery and Landscape Association http://www.anla.org

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials http://www.aashto.org

AATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists http://www.aatcc.org

ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists http://www.acgih.org

ACI American Concrete Institute http://www.aci-int.net

ACPA American Concrete Pipe Association http://www.concrete-pipe.org

ACPPA American Concrete Pressure Pipe Association http://www.acppa.org

ADC Air Diffusion Council http://flexibleduct.org

AGA American Gas Association http://www.aga.org http://www.aluminum.org/ http://www.aabchq.com/ http://www.aamanet.org/ http://www.anla.org/ http://www.aashto.org/ http://www.aatcc.org/ http://www.acgih.org/ http://www.aci-int.net/ http://www.concrete-pipe.org/ http://www.acppa.org/ http://flexibleduct.org/ http://www.aga.org/

AGC Associated General Contractors of America http://www.agc.org

AGMA American Gear Manufacturers Association, Inc. http://www.agma.org

AHAM Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers http://www.aham.org

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction http://www.aisc.org

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute http://www.steel.org

AITC American Institute of Timber Construction http://www.aitc-glulam.org

AMCA Air Movement and Control Association, Inc. http://www.amca.org

ANLA American Nursery & Landscape Association http://www.anla.org

ANSI American National Standards Institute, Inc.

http://www.ansi.org

APA The Engineered Wood Association http://www.apawood.org

ARI Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute http://www.ari.org

ASAE American Society of Agricultural Engineers http://www.asae.org

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers http://www.asce.org

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers http://www.ashrae.org http://www.agc.org/ http://www.agma.org/ http://www.aham.org/ http://www.aisc.org/ http://www.steel.org/ http://www.aitc-glulam.org/ http://www.amca.org/ http://www.anla.org/ http://www.ansi.org/ http://www.apawood.org/ http://www.ari.org/ http://www.asae.org/ http://www.asce.org/ http://www.ashrae.org/

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ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers http://www.asme.org

ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering http://www.asse-plumbing.org

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials http://www.astm.org

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute http://www.awinet.org

AWS American Welding Society http://www.aws.org

AWWA American Water Works Association http://www.awwa.org

BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association http://www.buildershardware.com

BIA Brick Institute of America http://www.bia.org

CAGI Compressed Air and Gas Institute http://www.cagi.org

CGA Compressed Gas Association, Inc.

http://www.cganet.com

CI The Chlorine Institute, Inc.

http://www.chlorineinstitute.org

CISCA Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association http://www.cisca.org

CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute http://www.cispi.org

CLFMI Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute http://www.chainlinkinfo.org

CPMB Concrete Plant Manufacturers Bureau http://www.cpmb.org http://www.asme.org/ http://www.asse-plumbing.org/ http://www.astm.org/ http://www.awinet.org/ http://www.aws.org/ http://www.awwa.org/ http://www.buildershardware.com/ http://www.bia.org/ http://www.cagi.org/ http://www.cganet.com/ http://www.chlorineinstitute.org/ http://www.cisca.org/ http://www.cispi.org/ http://www.chainlinkinfo.org/ http://www.cpmb.org/

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CRA

California Redwood Association http://www.calredwood.org

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute http://www.crsi.org

CTI Cooling Technology Institute…