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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 11-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 02-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 09-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

DIVISION 08 – DOOR FRAMES

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

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

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 01-17 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 05-14 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-15 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 26 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System

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26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 12-15 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 08-14 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 32 13 Engine Generators 01-18 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16 32 90 00 Planting 08-16

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

13.GI100 BUILDING 13 LIFE SAFETY PLAN – BASEMENT

13.GI101 BUILDING 13 LIFE SAFETY PLAN – GROUND FLOOR

13.GI201 BUILDING 13 – INFECTION AND DUST CONTROL PLAN – GROUND

FLOOR

15.GI100 BUILDING 15 – BASEMENT LIFE SAFETY PLAN

15.GI101 BUILDING 15 – GROUND FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

15.GI201 INFECTION AND DUST CONTROL PLAN – GROUND FLOOR

ARCHITECTURAL

AE200 BUILDING 13 DETAILS AND SECTIONS

13.AD101 BUILDING 13 ARICHITECTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN – GROUND FLOOR

13.AE101 BUILDING 13 ARCHITECTURAL PLAN – GROUND FLOOR

15.AD101 BUILDING 15 – ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN – GROUND FLOOR

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND, GENERAL NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

E-002 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

ELECTRICAL – BUILDING 13

13.EX900 BUILDING 13 – ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS – EXISTING CONDITIONS

– EXTERIOR

13.EX901 BUILDING 13 – ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS – EXISTING CONDITIONS

– MAIN ELEC ROOM

13.EX902 BUILDING 13 – ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS – EXISTION CONDITIONS

13.ES101 BUILDING 13 - ELECTRICAL UTILITY SITE PLAN - NEW

13.ED100 BUILDING 13 - ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR -

EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEMOLITION

13.ED101 BUILDING 13 - ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - GROUND FLOOR -

EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEMOLITION

13.ED104 BUILDING 13 - ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - PENTHOUSE FLOOR -

EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEMOLITION

13.ED401 BUILDING 13 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - GROUND FLOOR

- EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEMOLITION

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13.EP100 BUILDING 13 - ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR - NEW

WORK

13.EP101 BUILDING 13 - ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - GROUND FLOOR - NEW

WORK

13.EP104 BUILDING 13 - ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - PENTHOUSE FLOOR - NEW

WORK

13.EP401 BUILDING 13 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - GROUND FLOOR

- NEW WORK

13.EP501 BUILDING 13 - SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING CONDITIONS AND

DEMOLITION

13.EP502 BUILDING 13 - SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM - NEW WORK

13.EX601 BUILDING 13 – BASEMENT ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES –

EXISTING CONDITIONS

13.EX602 BUILDING 13 – GROUND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

EXISTING CONDITIONS

13.EP601 BUILDING 13 – GROUND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES – NEW

ELECTRICAL – BUILDING 15

15.EX901 BUILDING 15 – ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS – EXISTING CONDITIONS

15.EX902 BUILDING 15 – ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAPHS – EXISTING CONDITIONS

GROUND, FIRST, AND SECOND FLOORS

15.EP100 BUILDING 15 – ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – BASEMENT FLOOR – NEW

WORK

15.EP101 BUILDING 15 – ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – GROUND FLOOR – NEW

WORK

15.EP102 BUILDING 15 – ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – FIRST FLOOR – NEW

WORK

15.EP103 BUILDING 15 – ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – SECOND FLOOR – NEW

WORK

15.EP501 BUILDING 15 – SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM EXISTING CONDITIONS AND

DEMOLITION

15.EP502 BUILDING 15 – SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM – NEW WORK

15.EX601 BUILDING 15 – GROUND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES –

EXISITING CONDITIONS

15.EX602 BUILDING 15 – FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES –

EXISTING CONDITIONS

15.EX603 BUILDING 15 – SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES –

EXISTING CONDITIONS

15.EP601 BUILDING 15 – GROUND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES – NEW

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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 NOT USED

1.12 NOT USED

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 NOT USED

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 NOT USED

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NOT USED

1.23 NOT USED

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 NOT USED

1.26 NOT USED

1.27 NOT USED

1.28 NOT USED

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 NOT USED

1.32 NOT USED

1.33 NOT USED

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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 Correcting Electrical

Deficiencies in Buildings #13 & #15 as required by drawings and specifications.

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

VA Contracting Officer.

C. Offices of Paradigm Engineers and Constructors, PLLC, as

Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the

Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting

Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. The construction site (and staging areas when required) shall be enclosed within a construction fence. Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, with a privacy screen, 3.05m (10 feet) minimum height, around the construction site. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by Resident Engineer. Furthermore, the Contractor shall, at all times, maintain at least one clear lane for vehicle ingress and egress, and emergency vehicle access. The Contractor shall provide unimpeded

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01 00 00 -2 access for vehicles at all times. This shall be accomplished by the use of flagmen, signage, and other directional indicators.

F. Dig and Excavation Permits: The Contractor shall procure an independent utility mark-out service to locate, mark out, and report on buried utilities, VA and others, in (and in the vicinity of) the construction area. At least 2 weeks prior to the schedule start date of excavation work, the Contractor shall complete and submit the facility’s DIG AND EXCAVATING PERMIT REQUEST (See Attachment A) for VA approval. This permit shall include a drawing showing the proposed dig location identified and the report from the utility mark out service with their findings. Contractor shall also include the name of the

Excavation Equipment Operator and a valid copy of the operator’s certifications in the permit request. Contractor shall comply with Dig

Safe regulations of state and local regulatory agencies. NO

EXCAVATION WORK SHALL START UNTIL THE DIG AND EXCAVATION PERMIT REQUEST

IS APPROVED BY THE VA.

G. Penetration Permits: Prior to making any breeches or penetrations in ceilings, floors, pipe chases, fire walls, and smoke barriers, the contractor must notify the VA COR who will contract the VA Fire

Department who will issue a VA PENETRATION PERMIT (See Attachment B)to the contractor. A penetration permit must be secured from the VA Fire

Department prior to disturbing the integrity of the barrier. The permit must be available for inspection at the subject location. After the work is completed, the penetration must be repaired (sealed) according to accepted practice and utilizing materials (including UL/FM-listed through penetration fire stopping materials) that meet the original barrier construction requirements in order to restore the designed specifications for compartmentalization. All penetrations and miscellaneous openings will be protected according to NFPA 101, Chapter

8. Upon completion of any penetration repair, a visual inspection for approval must be requested from, and completed by the VA Fire

Department. Any contracted work shall use VA master guide specification 07270, Fire Stopping Systems. The completed permit will be signed by the user/responsible person(s) and the VA Fire Department after completion of the inspection and be the official document of record. During the final walk through inspection, the COTR and the VA

Fire Department will verify that the penetrations have been sealed and sign the penetration permit and forward to the VA Safety Department for

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01 00 00 -3 completion. All requirements on the permit must be met prior to making any breeches or penetrations. The permit can be revoked at any time and all work stopped, at no additional expense to the Government, if the contractor does not maintain compliance with any provisions of the permit.

H. Hot Work Permits: The Contractor is responsible for requesting a VA

Hot Work permit (see Attachment C) each day prior to commencing any cutting, burning, and welding or open torch work. The permit is requested and obtained through the Fire Department following an inspection by the Fire Department and COTR of the intended area of use.

The permit once issued will be for a maximum duration of one (1) day, after which a renewal, if required, must be requested by the

Contractor. Before approving any “Hot Work” permit, the Contractor’s authorized representative, the COTR, and other representatives of the

Dept. of Veterans Affairs shall inspect the work area and confirm that precautions have been taken to prevent fire in accordance with NFPA

Standard No. 51B. Following a positive inspection, a representative of the Fire Dept. will issue the “Hot Work” permit.

In areas of “Hot Work” the following precautions are considered essential:

1. Sprinklers are in service where installed.

2. Cutting, welding, and other open flame torches are in good repair.

3. within 15 feet of the actual work:

a. Floors swept clean of combustible materials.

b. No combustible materials or flammable liquids are present.

c. All wall and floor openings are covered.

d. Covers suspended beneath work to collect sparks.

4. When working on enclosed equipment and in confined space, equipment and area is free of flammable vapors.

5. Fire watch provided during and 30 minutes after operation (60 minutes for torch applied roofing operations.

I. Fire Extinguishers Inspection: As required by OSHA 1926.150, the

Contractor must provide adequate fire extinguishers on jobsite and ensure all extinguishers are inspected monthly and maintained in operating condition.

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J. NO Live electrical tie-ins are allowed on this project. All work shall be Locked Out/Tagged Out (LOTO) by the VA and the contractor. The contractor shall coordinate with the VA COR. If there is a rare occasion where an electrical shutdown cannot be provided by the VA and contract work must done energized, VA approval must be obtained prior to any energized electrical work being performed. The contractor must coordinate with the VA COR to complete an Energized Electrical Work

Permit and Work Plan (Attachment D). Completed permits shall be submitted for VA approval. Energized work is only to be accomplished by qualified person as defined in NFPA 70E. Qualified person shall be trained and knowledgeable of the construction and operation of equipment or a specific work method and be trained to recognize and avoid the electrical hazards that might be present. Documentation that each qualified person has received such training shall be provided.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, electrical and site utilities necessary and construction and certain other items.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: ____________________________________________

C. ALTERNATE NO. 2:____________________________________________

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the 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. All employees of the general contractor, subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors shall comply with the VA’s security management program which includes obtaining permission from VA police to be on

VA property via documents provided by the contractor, fingerprinting, and background checks, obtaining a VA issued photo

ID and wearing such ID at all times when on VA property, and obeying the VA’s restriction of certain space from unauthorized access.

Contractor and subcontractors are responsible to furnish the names of all employees scheduled to work to the COR within ten (10) days of the Notice to Proceed. The contractor shall identify on the construction schedule and 2 week look ahead schedules, the dates when short-term specialty subcontractors will begin work. All employees of the general contractor, subcontractors and sub-subcontractors will be required to be made available to VA Police

Service at the FDR, Montrose Campus to apply for their required photo identification badge and fingerprinting. Following badge production, the employee shall return in person to receive issuance of the badge. All contractor’s visitors and employees identified as not having proper identification will be dismissed from the

Medical Center grounds, at no additional cost to the government, until such time as proper ID has been obtained. Contractor’s employees and visitor may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the Medical Center grounds.

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. 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.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR)for the

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01 00 00 -6 purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

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

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01 00 00 -7 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 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.

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of

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01 00 00 -8 utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR.

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

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

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

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

H. Phasing:

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

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

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

COR and Contractor.

I. No Building will be vacated by Government. All new work will be performed in accordance with agreed phasing.

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J. Buildings No.13 and 15 will be occupied during performance of work.

K. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin for site utilities, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

L. 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 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.

M. 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 conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services, they shall be cut and removed back to the primary source; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as electricity, or power systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the COR’s prior knowledge and written approval.

Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 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

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01 00 00 -10 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 electricity, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

N. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be de-energized are REQUIRED to be entirely removed, back to the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped but shall be removed.

O. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, Correct Electrical Deficiencies Building 13 & 15 620-16-116

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01 00 00 -11 of buildings and areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all parties, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

3. 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 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.

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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. 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.

2. PCB Transformers: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers. The transformers shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the

Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal

Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic

Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the COR.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261........Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262........Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous

Waste

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40 CFR 263........Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761........PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172........Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173........Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173........Subpart A General

49 CFR 173........Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

49 CFR 173........Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA..............Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-

PCB-7

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

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

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 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.

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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).

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1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines that may be established or indicated by the Contracting

Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the

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

Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COR, one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the final utility locations.

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1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR's 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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1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed electrical equipment to provide 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

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01 00 00 -17 equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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 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 and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted.

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.

3. If brake lining of elevators are excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining at the contractors expense.

4. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractor’s expense, if recommended by elevator inspector after elevator is released by Contractor.

5. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by Contracting Officer.

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1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

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1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

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

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

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1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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1.29 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two (four by four inch)

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

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

D. Standard Detail Drawing Number SD10000-02(Found on VA TIL) of safety sign…