36C24220B0027-011.pdf

Specifications

VA New Jersey Healthcare System – East Orange 385 Tremont Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey, 07018

Upgrade Bathrooms / Drinking Fountains

VA Contract No. 36C24218C0004 VA Project No. 561-14-106

Bancroft-AE Project No. 17-113

100% Construction Document Submission

November 27, 2019

DIVISION 00

Special Sections

VA New Jersey Healthcare System East Orange, NJ 07018

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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 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 00 Quality Control 01-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (NOT USED)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08-16

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

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09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 61.16 Solid Surface Countertops 12-15

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 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 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 08-17

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

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26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation (NOT USED)

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

DRAWING NO. TITLE

GENERAL

G001 GENERAL - COVER SHEET

G002 GENERAL – SHEET INDEX

GI001 GENERAL - CONTRACTOR AND BASIS-OF-DESIGN PROTOCOL NOTES

GI002 GENERAL – PROTECTION PROTOCOLS, SCOPE OF WORK AND MISC.

NOTES

GI003 GENERAL – DEMOLITION NOTES

GI004 GENERAL – ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS LEGEND

GI005 GENERAL – STANDARD MOUNTING HEIGHTS

GI201A GENERAL – BUILDING 1- FLOOR ‘A’ OVERALL + LIFE SAFETY

PLANS

GI201B GENERAL – BUILDING 1- FLOOR 1 (FLOOR 4, 5 SIM.) OVERALL

+ LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI201C GENERAL – BUILDING 1- FLOOR 2 OVERALL + LIFE SAFETY

PLAN

GI201D GENERAL – BUILDING 1- FLOOR 3 OVERALL + LIFE SAFETY

PLAN

GI201E GENERAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 8, 10 (11 SIM.) OVERALL +

LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI201F GENERAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 12, 13 OVERALL + LIFE

SAFETY PLANS

GI202 GENERAL – BUILDING 5- FLOORS BSMT, 1, 2, ROOF OVERALL

FLOOR PLANS

GI203 GENERAL – BUIDING 18- FLOOR 1 OVERALL FLOOR PLANS

GI301A GENERAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’, 3 INFECTION CONTROL

PLANS

GI301B GENERAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 8, 10 INFECTION CONTROL

PLANS

GI301C GENERAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 11, 13 INIFECTION CONTROL

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PLANS

GI302 GENERAL – BUILDING 5- FLOORS 1, 2 INFECTION CONTROL

PLANS

GI303 GENERAL – BUILDING 18- FLOOR 1 INFECTION CONTROL PLANS

GI304 GENERAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’ THRU 13 INFECTION

CONTROL PLANS

GI401 GENERAL – INFECTION CONTROL NOTES CLASS III

GI402 GENERAL – INFECTION CONTROL NOTES CLASS IV

GC101 GENERAL – CONSTRUCTION STAGING

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

H100 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS- BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’, 3, 8, 10,

11, 13 ASBESTOS MATERIALS INVENTORY

H101 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS- BUILDING 5- FLOORS 1, 2 ASBESTOS

MATERIALS INVENTORY

H102 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS- BUILDING 18- FLOOR 1 ASBESTOS

MATERIALS INVENTORY

H103 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS- BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’ THRU 13 EWC

ASBESTOS INVENTORY

ARCHITECTURAL

AD100 ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’, 3, 8, 10, 11,

DEMOLITION FLOOR PLANS

AD100A ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 13 DEMOLITION

FLOOR PLAN

AD101 ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 5- FLOORS 1, 2 DEMOLITION

FLOOR PLANS

AD102 ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 18- FLOOR 1 DEMOLITION FLOOR

PLANS

AD103A ARCHITECTURAL- BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’, 1 EWC DEMOLITION

PLANS

AD103B ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 1, 2, 3 EWC

DEMOLITION PLANS

AD103C ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 3, 4, 5 EWC

DEMOLITION PLANS

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AD103D ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 5, 6, 7 EWC

DEMOLITION PLANS

AD103E ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 7, 8, 9 EWC

DEMOLITION PLANS

AD103F ARCHITETURAL – BUIDLING 1- FLOORS 9, 10, 11 EWC

DEMOLITION PLANS

AD103G ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 11, 12, 13 EWC

DEMOLITION PLANS

ACD100 ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’, 2, 3, 8, 10, 11

DEMOLITION CEILING PLANS

ACD100A ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 12, 13 DEMOLITION

CEILING PLANS

ACD101 ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 5- FLOORS BASEMENT, 1, 2

DEMOLITION CEILING PLANS

ACD102 ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 18- FLOOR 1 DEMOLITION CEILING

PLANS

A100 ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’, 3 PLANS AND

INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A100A ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 8, 10 PLANS AND

INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A100B ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 11, 13 PLANS AND

INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A101A ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 5- FLOOR 1 PLANS AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

A101B ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 5- FLOOR 2, ROOF PLANS AND

INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A102A ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 18- FLOOR 1 PLANS AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

A102B ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 18- FLOOR 1 PLAN AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

A103 ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’ THRU 13 EWC

FLOOR PLANS

A103A ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’ THRU 13 EWC

FLOOR PLANS

A103B ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’ THRU 13 EWC

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ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

AC100 ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’, 2, 3, 8, 10, 11

CEILING PLANS

AC100A ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 12, 13 CEILING PLANS

AC101 ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 5- FLOORS 1, 2 CEILING PLANS

AC102 ARCHITECTURAL – BUILDING 18- FLOOR 1 CEILING PLANS

A501 ARCHITECTURAL – TYPICAL WALL PARTITION TYPES

A502 ARCHITECTURAL – MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS

A503 ARCHITECTURAL – MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS

A601 ARCHITECTURAL – DOOR SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

INTERIORS

IF100 INTERIORS – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’, 3, 8, 10 FLOOR

FINISH PLANS

IF100A INTERIORS – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 11, 13 FLOOR FINISH

PLANS

IF101 INTERIORS – BUILDING 5- FLOORS 1, 2 FLOOR FINISH PLANS

IF102 INTERIORS – BUILDING 18- FLOOR 1 FLOOR FINISH PLAN

I601 INTERIORS - ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE, FINISH LEGEND AND

SIGNAGE SCHEDULE

I602 INTERIORS – ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

I603 INTERIORS – INTERIOR SIGNAGE SCHEDULE AND SIGNAGE

DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

FX001 FIRE PROTECTION – GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

FX100 FIRE PROTECTION – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’, 3, 8, 10, 11

SPRINKLER PLANS

FX100A FIRE PROTECTION – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 12, 13 SPRINKLER

PLANS

FX101 FIRE PROTECTION – BUILDING 5- FLOORS 1, 2 SPRINKLER

PLANS

FX102 FIRE PROTECTION – BUILDING 18- FLOOR 1 SPRINKLER

PLANS

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FX501 FIRE PROTECTION - DETAILS

PLUMBING

P001 PLUMBING – GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

PD100 PLUMBING – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’, 3, 8, 10, 13

PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLANS

PD101 PLUMBING – BUILDING 5- FLOORS 1, 2 PLUMBING DEMOLITION

PLANS

PD102 PLUMBING – BUILDING 18- FLOOR 1 PLUMBING DEMOLITION

PLANS

PD103 PLUMBING – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’ THRU 13 EWC

DEMOLITION PLANS

P100 PLUMBING – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’, 3 PLUMBING PLANS

P100A PLUMBING – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 8, 10 PLUMBING PLANS

P100B PLUMBING – BUIDING 1- FLOORS 11, 13 PLUMBING PLANS

P101 PLUMBING – BUILDING 5- FLOORS 1, 2 PLUMBING PLANS

P102 PLUMBING – BUILDING 18- FLOOR 1 PLUMBING PLANS

P103 PLUMBING – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’ THRU 13 EWC PLUMBING

PLANS

P201 PLUMBING – SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

P401 PLUMBING – DETAILS

P601 PLUMBING – RISER DIAGRAM- SANITARY AND VENT DEMOLITION

PLAN

P602 PLUMBING – RISER DIAGRAM- SANITARY AND VENT DEMOLITION

PLAN

P603 PLUMBING – RISER DIAGRAM- SANITARY AND VENT DEMOLITION

PLAN

P611 PLUMBING - RISER DIAGRAMS- DOMESTIC WATER DEMOLITION

PLANS

P612 PLUMBING - RISER DIAGRAM- DOMESTIC WATER DEMOLITION

PLANS

P613 PLUMBING – RISER DIAGRAM- DOMESTIC WATER DEMOLITION

PLANS

MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL – SYMBOLS, NOTES, AND ABBREVIATIONS

MD100 MECHANICAL – BUILDING 1 – FLOORS ‘A’, 3, 8, 10, 11

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MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

MD100A MECHANICAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 12, 13 MECHANICAL

DEMOLITION PLANS

MD101 MECHANICAL – BUILDING 5- FLOORS 1, 2 MECHANICAL

DEMOLITION PLANS

MD102 MECHANICAL – BUILDING 18- FLOOR 1 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

PLANS

M100 MECHANICAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’, 3 MECHANICAL PLANS

M100A MECHANICAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 8, 10 MECHANICAL PLANS

M100B MECHANICAL – BUILDING 1 FLOORS 11, 12, 13 MECHANICAL

PLANS

M101 MECHANICAL – BUILDING 5- FLOORS 1, 2 MECHANICAL PLANS

M102 MECHANICAL – BUILDING 18- FLOOR 1 MECHANICAL PLANS

M401 MECHANICAL – DETAILS

M402 MECHANICAL – DETAILS

M601 MECHANICAL – EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL – GENERAL NOTES

E002 ELECTRICAL – SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TABLES

ED100 ELECTRICAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’, 3, 8, 10, 11

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

ED100A ELECTRICAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 12, 13 DEMOLITION

ELECTRICAL PLANS

ED101 ELECTRICAL – BUILDING 5- FLOORS 1, 2 DEMOLITION

ELECTRICAL PLANS

ED102 ELECTRICAL – BUILDING 18- FLOOR 1 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

PLANS

ED103 ELECTRICAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’ THRU 13 EWC

DEMOLITION PLANS

E100 ELECTRICAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’, 3 ELECTRICAL PLANS

E100A ELECTRICAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 8, 10 ELECTRICAL PLANS

E100B ELECTRICAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS 11, 12, 13 ELECTRICAL

PLANS

E101 ELECTRICAL – BUILDING 5- FLOORS 1, 2 ELECTRICAL PLANS

E102 ELECTRICAL – BUILDING 18- FLOOR 1 ELECTRICAL PLANS

E103 ELECTRICAL – BUILDING 1- FLOORS ‘A’ THRU 13 EWC

ELECTRICAL PLANS

E501 ELECTRICAL – BUILDING 5- DETAILS

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DIVISION 01

General Requirements

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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 Contracting Officer Representative (COR)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 ITEMS

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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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 the developed bid documents to renovate bathrooms in Building 1, Building 5 and Building 18 and to remove/ replace electric water coolers in Building 1 as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Bancroft Architects + Engineers located in Elk Grove

Village, Illinois, 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 Contracting Officer Representative (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

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

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

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

B. ALTERNATES : None____________________________________________

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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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 can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

C. Key Control:

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

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

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. 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.

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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.

E. 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.

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1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(FAR 52.236-10)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

G. Phasing:

1. Toilets 18-144 and 18-157 in Building 18 shall not be under construction at the same time. There is not a preference from the VA on which toilet room shall be renovated first.

H. Building(s) No.(s) 1, 5 and 18 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. 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

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Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

I. 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 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.

J. 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 [Chief Engineer][Chief of Facilities Management]. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 7 days 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.

K. 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

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L. 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.

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by bothto the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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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 and/or Supply Representative //, 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: 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

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

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

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

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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).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA (NOT USED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES (NOT USED)

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK (NOT USED)

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.

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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.

1.16 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR) FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

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

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

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators.

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

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Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS (NOT USED)

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center.

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

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

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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:

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

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 COR discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

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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.

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.23 TESTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

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

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the Resident Engineer // COR // coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site.

Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the

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