Attachment 4 - Final Bid Documents Reissue - Specifications.pdf

FINAL BID DOCUMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

REPLACE STEAM & CONDENSATE SYSTEM

OVAL 1 AND OUTLYING BUILDINGS

Project No. 542-18-104

VA Medical Center Coatesville, PA

Miller-Remick LLC 1040 Kings Highway North

Suite 700 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034

(856) 429-4000

January 14, 2022

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Project No. 542-18-104 Replace Steam & Condensate System Oval 1 & Outlying Buildings Coatesville, PA VA Medical Center Final Bid Documents: 01/14/22

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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 12-18 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects Design/Bid/Build 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 33 23.10 Submittal Register 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16 02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16

DIVISION 05 METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 14 30 Fluid Applied Waterproofing 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 09 FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

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23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12 31 20 11.01 Geotech Report 31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

DIVISION 33 UTILITIES

33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution 09-17

DIVISION 34 TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers 04-18

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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

GI001 COVER SHEET AND DRAWING INDEX

CIVIL

SHEET 1 OF 7 UTILITY LOCATION PLAN

SHEET 3 OF 7 UTILITY LOCATION PLAN

SHEET 3 OF 7 UTILITY LOCATION PLAN

SHEET 4 OF 7 UTILITY LOCATION PLAN

SHEET 5 OF 7 UTILITY LOCATION PLAN

SHEET 6 OF 7 UTILITY LOCATION PLAN

SHEET 7 OF 7 UTILITY LOCATION PLAN

STRUCTURAL

S-001 GENERAL NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

SS001 SITE PLAN

SS101 ENLARGED SITE PLAN NO. 1

SS102 ENLARGED SITE PLAN NO. 2

SS103 ENLARGED SITE PLAN NO. 3

SS104 ENLARGED SITE PLAN NO. 4

SS105 ENLARGED SITE PLAN NO. 5

S-101 NEW WORK PLANS & SECTIONS BUILDINGS 2, 3, 4

S-102 NEW WORK PLANS & SECTIONS BUILDINGS 5, 6, 7, 8

S-103 NEW WORK PLANS & SECTIONS BUILDINGS 9, 10, 11

S-104 NEW WORK PLANS & SECTIONS BUILDINGS 12

S-105 NEW WORK PIPE BRIDGE BUILDINGS 14, 15

S-106 NEW WORK PLANS & SECTIONS BUILDINGS 14, 15

S-107 NEW WORK PLANS & SECTIONS BUILDINGS 16, 17

S-108 NEW WORK PLANS & SECTIONS BUILDINGS 69, 138

SS401 NEW MANHOLE NO. 1 PLANS & SECTIONS

SS402 NEW MANHOLE NO. 2 PLANS & SECTIONS

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SS403 NEW MANHOLE NO. 3 PLANS & SECTIONS

SS404 NEW MANHOLE NO. 4 PLANS & SECTIONS

SS405 NEW MANHOLE NO. 5 PLANS & SECTIONS

SS406 NEW MANHOLE NO. 6 PLANS & SECTIONS

SS407 NEW MANHOLE NO. 7 PLANS & SECTIONS

SS408 NEW MANHOLE NO. 8 PLANS & SECTIONS

SS409 NEW MANHOLE NO. 9 PLANS & SECTIONS

SS410 NEW MANHOLE NO. 10 PLANS & SECTIONS

SS411 NEW MANHOLE NO. 11 PLANS & SECTIONS

SS412 NEW STEAM TRAP VAULTS PLANS, SECTIONS & DETAILS

SS501 MANHOLE SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SS511 SITE DETAILS SHEET 1

SS512 SITE DETAILS SHEET 2

MECHANICAL

M-001 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS, & NOTES

M-002 KEY PIPING PLAN

MS001 SITE PIPING KEY PLAN NOS. 1 & 2

MS101 ENLARGED SITE PLAN NO. 1

MS102 ENLARGED SITE PLAN NO. 2

MS103 ENLARGED SITE PLAN NO. 3

MS104 ENLARGED SITE PLAN NO. 4

MS105 ENLARGED SITE PLAN NO. 5

MS301 PIPING PROFILE NOS. 1 & 2

MS302 PIPING PROFILE NOS. 3, 4, 5 & 6

MS303 PIPING PROFILE NOS. 7 & 8

MS304 PIPING PROFILE NOS. 9 & 10

MS305 PIPING PROFILE NOS. 11 & 12

MS306 PIPING PROFILE NOS. 13 & 14

MS307 PIPING PROFILE NO. 15

MD101 PIPING DEMOLITION PLANS BUILDINGS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

MD102 PIPING DEMOLITION PLANS BUILDINGS 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

MD103 PIPING DEMOLITION PLANS BUILDINGS 12, 14

MD104 PIPING DEMOLITION PLANS BUILDINGS 15, 16

MD105 PIPING DEMOLITION PLANS BUILDINGS 17, 69

MP101 PIPING NEW WORK PLANS & SECTIONS BUILDINGS 1, 2, 3, 4

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MP102 PIPING NEW WORK PLANS & SECTIONS BUILDINGS 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

MP103 PIPING NEW WORK PLANS & SECTIONS BUILDING 10

MP104 PIPING NEW WORK PLANS & SECTIONS BUILDINGS 12, 14

MP105 PIPING NEW WORK PLANS & SECTIONS BUILDINGS 15, 16

MP106 PIPING NEW WORK PLAN & SECTIONS BUILDING 17

MP107 PIPING NEW WORK PLAN & SECTION BUILDING 69

MP401 STEAM PIPING MANHOLE NOS. 1 & 2 PLANS & SECTIONS

MP402 STEAM PIPING MANHOLE NOS. 3 & 4 PLANS & SECTIONS

MP403 STEAM PIPING MANHOLE NOS. 5 & 6 PLANS & SECTIONS

MP404 STEAM PIPING MANHOLE NOS. 7 & 8 PLANS & SECTIONS

MP405 STEAM PIPING MANHOLE NO. 9 PLAN & SECTION

MP406 STEAM PIPING MANHOLE NOS. 10 & 11 PLANS & SECTIONS

MP501 MISCELLANEOUS PIPING DETAILS

MP502 MISCELLANEOUS PIPING DETAILS

MP503 PIPING UNDERGROUND PRE-ENGINEERED PIPING SYSTEM MISC.

DETAILS

MP504 PIPING ABOVEGROUND PRE-ENGINEERED PIPING SYSTEM MISC.

DETAILS

MP601 SIMPLIFIED STEAM & CONDENSATE FLOW DIAGRAM

MP602 PRE-ENGINEERED PIPE MATERIAL & LINK-SEAL SCHEDULES

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

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 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 TESTS

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

1.20 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.21 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. 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 Replace Steam &

Condensate System (Oval 1) project as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

C. Offices of Miller-Remick, LLC, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with

VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM 1, The Replace Steam and Condensate System (Oval 1) project is for the partial removal and replacement of the underground medium pressure steam and condensate piping to and from the buildings located in Oval 1

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(buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9) and some of the outlying facility buildings (building 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, and 69). This project includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Be advised that post design of this project, the VA awarded the Tree

Management and Sidewalks System project (VA project 542-14-104) for construction. This project will have an impact on the accuracy of the contract documents. The area known to be most impacted is the underground pipe path between Building No. 7 and Building No. 8 were a rain garden is planned. The contractor shall include in their bid the restoration of the rain garden (coordinate with COR).

2. The facility steam system operates year-round for HVAC (i.e. building heating and AC reheat) and domestic water heating. It is the intent of this project that all work will be accomplished and completed during the warmer months (approximately April 1 through November 1).

Shut down of the steam system must be minimized. The contractor shall plan and coordinate all required steam shut-downs with the VA COR.

Steam shut-downs are limited to 8-hours maximum. The Contractor shall develop a phasing plan using new steam valves and providing new temporary steam and condensate piping, valves, pipe supports, and if necessary, providing temporary building and domestic water heating to achieve this objective. All temporary piping shall be insulated and jacketed and routed in a manner to avoid blockage of walkways and building access. In the event the temporary piping is routed across a sidewalk or roadway, temporary pedestrian and vehicle ramps shall be added. The contractor’s phasing plan is subject to final approval by the VA. Final approved phasing plan shall not be grounds for a change order.

3. Due to the age of the original steam and condensate system, asbestos containing materials (ACM’s) are suspected. In order to minimize disturbance, the existing piping, and trenches etc. shall be abandoned in place with the exception of the piping and trench sections interfering with the installation of the new system. The VA has removed a majority of the ACM’s over the years, however there are sections and areas of the original system that remain and have not been abated. The known areas of concern are within this project:

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a. Existing manhole No. 3 (EMH3), and associated piping to and from Building No. 11.

b. Sections of the original underground steam & condensate piping system and concrete pipe trenches.

c. The new pipe pit within the basement of Building No. 16. Note:

The existing grade is capped with a flowable fill or concrete mixture.

d. Prior to demolition, the contractor shall have the materials, soils, etc. Tested for the presence of ACM’s and if tested positive properly removed. Contractor shall provide unit pricing for the testing and possible removal of ACM’s as follows:

1) ACM assessment at the abovementioned locations.

2) Cubic foot of soil (EMH3 and Building No.16).

3) Cubic yard of concrete (existing underground pipe trench and concrete soil capping (Building No.16)).

4) Linear foot of pipe insulation for pipe sizes 3” to 8” (EMH3

& underground piping).

5) Linear foot of underground piping for pipe sizes 3” to 8”.

4. The contractor is responsible to locate and identify any public or private underground utility. For public utilities, contractors must contact the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission 'PA One Call' at

1-800-692-7380. The contractor is responsible to verify the location of all public utilities and all private utilities that may be exposed or could be impacted by the work and are within and adjacent to any excavations or underground work. The contractor shall enlist the assistance of the COR or appointed facility personnel to obtain their opinion as to the locations of underground utilities that may exist within the construction area and that may or may not be presented in the contract documents.

5. Prior to excavation, the contractor shall contact the Chester County

Conservation District and submit plans for approval and proper guidelines erosion control during construction and re-seeding the facility.

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a. Chester County Conservation District

688 Unionville Rd., Suite 200

Kennett Square, PA 19348

(610) 925-4920 www.chesco.org/conservation

6. Remove existing interior building steam and condensate piping, fittings, valves and appurtenances to points of disconnect that are shown in the contract documents.

7. Contractor is responsible for providing all pipe through exterior/interior wall penetrations necessary for the installation of this project. All pipe through building foundation wall penetrations shall be un-sleeved and made water-tight using Link-Seal modular seals with stainless steel hardware.

8. Provide new direct buried pre-insulated/pre-engineered medium pressure steam and pumped condensate piping starting at existing steam Manhole ‘A’ and routed to and from each of the facility building shown in the project contract documents.

a. Provide underground stress analysis signed and sealed by a PA state licensed professional engineer.

b. Provide shop drawings showing concrete pipe anchors, expansion loops, pipe sections, etc.

c. Provide concrete pipe anchors and expansion loops.

9. Provide eleven (11) new concrete steam manholes (Manholes 1 through

11) and modifications to two (2) existing concrete steam manholes

(Manholes EMH5, and EMH”A”) shown in the project contract documents.

Provide manhole piping stress analyses signed and sealed by a PA state licensed professional engineer.

a. Contractor shall provide each new steam manhole with ventilation, sump and steam motive sump drainer, ladder, watertight manways, pipe penetration modular seals, etc.

b. Unless noted otherwise, new steam manhole shall be provided with an adjacent concrete steam trap access vault to house the steam trap assemblies for ease of access and maintenance.

10. Work in this contract includes modifying two (2) existing steam pipe manholes (EMH5 and EMH”A”). No documentation exists for these

01 00 00 - 7 manholes and observation and access at the time of design was limited due to groundwater. Contractor shall dewater the manholes and document existing conditions prior to demolition.

a. Remove all piping, valves and appurtenances.

b. Provide new piping, valves, supports, modular link seals, gland seal were required and end seals.

c. Seal all unused pipe through wall penetrations left open from modified pipe locations and waterproof the manholes (see structural drawings).

11. Existing Manhole No. 3 (EMH3) and associated piping will be demolished and prepped for abandonment in place.

12. Provide new medium pressure steam and condensate piping, fitting, valves, drains, vents and appurtenances located in each of the above-mentioned steam manholes.

13. Provide new pipe entry pits at building 12 and 16.

14. Provide new pipe bridge spanning between buildings 14 and 15.

15. Saw-cut and remove existing concrete walkway(s), curb(s) and asphalt drives as necessary for the installation of the new underground medium pressure steam and condensate piping systems.

16. Provide new sections of concrete walkway(s), curb(s) and asphalt drives to replace those sections.

17. Replacement of existing utilities, structures, storm water basins, shrubs, plantings, etc. damaged by the Work. Landscape and seed areas disturbed during construction. Restore site grades, grass areas, site road and walkway surfaces, and signage to pre-construction conditions.

18. Contractor shall replace all existing utilities, civil or architectural either damaged or altered during demolition and construction.

19. Contractor is responsible for all cleaning, hydrotesting, and coordination of inspections of the new piping systems in accordance with the project documents and all applicable codes.

20. Removal and disposal of all construction debris including concrete, asphalt, etc. that is being replaced by the new medium pressure steam and condensate piping systems or removed to construct the work.

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B. BID Item II:

Delete the new steam and condensate piping from Building No. 14 to

Building Nos. 15 and 12. This includes the pipe bridge spanning buildings Nos. 14 and 15 and the pipe pit shown at Building No. 12.

Drawings affected by Bid item II:

SS105

MS105

MD103

MD104

MP104

MP105

MP601

C. BID Item III:

Delete the new steam manhole Nos. 10 and 11. This includes the steam and condensate piping within and outside the steam manholes.

Drawings affected by Bid item III:

SS104

MS104

MP406

D. BID ITEM IV:

Make all work from Manhole 1(MH 1) to Manhole 2(MH 2) and building connections to Building 69 and Building 10 a bid alternate.

Drawings affected by Bid item IV:

SS001

SS101

S-103

S-108

SS401

SS402

M-002

MD102

MS001

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MS101

MS301

MP103

MP107

MP401

E. BID Item V:

Make all work through Building 10 to Building 16 a bid alternate.

Drawings affected by Bid item V:

SS001

SS101

S-103

S-107

M-002

MD102

MD104

MD105

MS001

MS101

MS301

MP103

MP105

F. BID Item VI:

Make all work from Manhole 5(MH 5) to Manhole 6(MH 6) as well as building connections to Building 6 and 7 a bid alternate.

Drawings affected by Bid item VI:

SS001

SS102

S-102

SS405

SS406

M-002

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MD102

MS001

MS102

MS304

MP102

MP403

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:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. 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.

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D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project and taking any emergency action.

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions:

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and

Contractor’s 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.

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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.

E. 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.

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.

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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:

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

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.

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

I. Buildings will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

J. Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 69 and

138 will be occupied during performance of work:

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of

01 00 00 - 14 construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans

Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment.

These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

K. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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

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 existing steam and condensate pipes they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the 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 the COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

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

01 00 00 - 15 approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

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 the 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.

N. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

O. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical

Center traffic, comply with the following:

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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.

P. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by the 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, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by 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.

B. 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.

C. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

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

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

2. 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

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

01 00 00 - 18 interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR.

Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and

01 00 00 - 19 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 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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

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

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

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

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer

01 00 00 - 20 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. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to the COR.

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

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.13 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.

1.14 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.

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

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1.15 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. 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.

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.

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.17 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. 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. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the

01 00 00 - 22 temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

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

B. Electricity (small wattage 120V equipment and lights only)): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. The contractor must utilize their own generators for larger electric loads, including all welding activities.

C. 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's discretion) of use of water from

Medical Center's system.

1.18 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning 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.

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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 different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

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.

1.19 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 shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and

01 00 00 - 24 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 piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

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.

1.20 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones including electronic indexing, clear location identification, navigation, storage and remote access to the documentation, as per these specifications

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B. Photographic documentation elements:

1. Each digital image shall be taken with a professional grade camera with minimum resolution of 6 megapixels (MP).

2. For all documentation referenced herein, indexing and navigation must be organized by both time (date-stamped) and location throughout the project.

3. Documentation shall capture actual conditions throughout construction and at critical milestones. Documentation shall be accessible on-line through use of an internet connection.

Documentation shall allow for secure multiple-user access, simultaneously, on-line.

3. Before construction, preexisting conditions must be documented for entire work area to the extent practical. Documentation should focus on existing to remain equipment, pipes and insulation, hangers, conduits, and vents.

4. Construction progress for all trades shall be tracked at pre-determined intervals, but not less than once every thirty (30) calendar days (“Progressions”).