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540-320

Construct a Parking Structure Volume 1 of 3 Sections 00 through 25 May 14, 2018

Department of Veterans Affairs Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center Clarksburg, WV

Construction Documents 100%

Construct a Parking Structure VA #244-13-D-0211

Clarksburg, West Virginia HDG #16013

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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 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-15

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 09-16

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-16

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 09-15

01 81 13.01 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED NC V3 09-15

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15

03 41 33 Precast Structural Pretension Concrete 07-11

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 02-16

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 02-16

04 20 10 Brick Masonry Veneer

04 43 13.16 Adhered Stone Masonry Veneer N/A

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 02-16

07 56 00 Fluid-Applied Roofing 05-15

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 02-16

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 23 Fabricated Structures – Covered Walkway System N/A

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 24 00 Electric Hydraulic Elevator 08-16

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

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22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 12-12

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-15

26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12

26 32 13 Engine Generators 07-15

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 12-12

26 43 13 Surge Protective Device 12-12

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 05-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

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28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

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28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

28 52 31 Emergency Call System 06-15

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

31 63 26 Drilled Caissons 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

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 08-16

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-16

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16

33 10 00 Water Utilities 01-14

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 10-11

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Vehicle Barriers 08-16

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

VOLUME 3 – SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS

Geotechnical Report

Commissioning Plan

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 TITLE SHEET

GI002 EQUIPMENT MOUNTING & ACCESSIBILITY LEGEND

GI003 AS-BUILT SURVEY

GI99 CODE ANALYSIS

GI100 CODE ANALYSIS – OPENESS CALCULATION

GI101 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI102 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI501 PROJECT-WIDE PARTITION TYPES AND STANDARD

DETAILS

GI901 PROJECT 3D VIEWS

CIVIL

GS100 PLAN SHEET INDEX

GS101 PHASES 1 & 2 EXISTING SITE PLAN

GS102 PHASE 2 EXISTING SITE PLAN

GS103 PHASES 1 & 2 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

GS104 PHASE 2 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

GS105 PHASES 1 & 2 PROPOSED SITE PLAN

GS106 PHASE 2 PROPOSED SITE PLAN

GS107 PHASE 1 PROPOSED GRADING PLAN

GS108 PHASE 2 PROPOSED GRADING, STORMWATER

MANAGEMENT, AND UTILITY PLAN

GS109 PHASES 1 & 2 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL (ESC)

PLAN

GS110 PHASE 2 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL (ESC) PLAN

GS111 PHASE 2 LANDSCAPING PLAN

GS112 STORM DRAIN AND WATERLINE PROFILES

GS113 SITE DETAILS

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GS114 SITE DETAILS

GS115 SITE DETAILS

GS116 SITE DETAILS

GS117 STORM DRAIN DETAILS

GS118 STORM DRAIN DETAILS

GS119 STORM DRAIN DETAILS

GS120 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL (ESC) NOTES AND

DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

S002 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

S003 STRUCTURAL TYPICAL DETAILS

S004 STRUCTURAL TYPICAL DETAILS

S101 FOUNDATION PLAN

S102 LEVEL 1 FRAMING PLAN

S103 LEVEL 2 FRAMING PLAN

S104 LEVEL 3 FRAMING PLAN

S104A LEVEL 3 FRAMING PLAN – ALTERNATE 5

S301 FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S302 FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S401 FRAMING SECTIONS

S402 FRAMING SECTIONS

ARCHITECTURAL

AI001 ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS

AI002 NOTES AND LEGENDS

AS101 OVERALL NEW WORK SITE PLAN

AS102.1 SITE PLAN - WEST AREA

AS102.2 SITE PLAN - EAST AREA

AE100 STORAGE LEVEL PLAN

AE101 FIRST LEVEL PLAN

AE102 SECOND LEVEL PLAN

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AE103 TOP LEVEL PLAN

AE104 TOP LEVEL ALTERATE 5 PLANS & ELEVATIONS

AE201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE300 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE301 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE302 WALL SECTIONS

AE303 WALL SECTIONS

AE304 STAIR PLANS - ENLARGED

AE305 STAIR SECTIONS

AE306 STAIR TYPICAL DETAILS

AE401 ELEVATOR PLANS AND SECTIONS

AE402 ELEVATOR ELEVATION

AE501 ELEVATOR DETAILS

AE502 DETAILS

AE520 CANOPY DETAILS

AE601 DOOR / WINDOW SCHEDULES

AE901 PROJECT 3D VIEWS

AE905 PROJECT 3D VIEWS

INTERIORS

AF101 FINISH PLAN AND SCHEDULES

AF501 WALL PROTECTION / SIGNATE TYPES

AF502 SIGNAGE MOUNTING DETAILS AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

FIRE ALARM

FA001 LEGEND, RISER AND GENERAL NOTES

FA101 FIRST LEVEL FIRE ALARM PLAN

FA102 SECOND LEVEL FIRE ALARM PLAN

FA103 TOP LEVEL FIRE ALARM PLAN

FIRE SUPPRESSION

FX001 LEGENDS, ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES AND DETAILS

FX101 FIRST LEVEL FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN

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FX102 SECOND LEVEL FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN

FX103 TOP LEVEL FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN

FX601 FIRE SUPPRESSION RISER DIAGRAM

PLUMBING

PL001 LEGEND, SCHEDULES, ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL

NOTES

PL101 FIRST LEVEL PLUMBING PLAN

PL102 SECOND LEVEL PLUMBING PLAN

PL103 TOP LEVEL PLUMBING PLAN

PL501 PLUMBING DETAILS

PL601 PLUMBING RISER DIAGRAM

MECHANICAL

MH001 LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES, SCHEDULES

AND DETAILS

MH101 FIRST LEVEL PLAN

ELECTRICAL

EG001 SYMBOL LEGEND AND LIGHT FIXTURE SCHEDULE

ES101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

EL100 STORAGE LEVEL LIGHTING PLAN

EL101 FIRST LEVEL LIGHTING PLAN

EL102 SECOND LEVEL LIGHTING PLAN

EL103 TOP LEVEL LIGHTING PLAN

EP100 STORAGE LEVEL POWER PLAN

EP101 FIRST LEVEL POWER PLAN

EP102 SECOND LEVEL POWER PLAN

EP103 TOP LEVEL POWER PLAN

EY101 FIRST LEVEL SYSTEMS PLAN

EY102 SECOND FLOOR SYSTEMS PLAN

EY103 TOP LEVEL SYSTEMS PLAN

EP501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

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EP502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EP601 POWER RISER DIAGRAM

EP701 PANELBOARD SCHEDULES

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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 Construct A Parking Structure; VAMC

Clarksburg, WV as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Harrell Design Group, P.C., 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. BID ITEM I, BASE BID: The Contractor shall provide all necessary tools, labor, materials, equipment, permits, license, and supervision for

“Construct Parking Structure” project number 540-320, located at the

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Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia in accordance with the drawings and Specifications. Work includes, but is not limited to, general site clearing and preparation, general demolition, construction, plumbing, structural, HVAC, and Electrical.

B. BID ITEM 2, ALTERNATE 1: Perform all work as in Bid Item 1, except remove all work associated with the walkway’s canopy from the lower lever surface parking to the existing hospital path to the extent of the drawings.

C. BID ITEM 3, ALTERNATE 2: Perform all work as in Bid Item 2, except remove all work associated with repair and resurfacing of service road between temporary entrance at Highway 98 and the West Virginia Veterans

Nursing Facility, to the extent shows on the drawings.

D. BID ITEM 4, ALTERNATE 3: Perform all work as in Bid Item 3, remove all work associated with Elevator PE-2 and its supporting machinery and controls.

E. BID ITEM 5, ALTERNATE 4: Perform all work as in Bid Item 4, except delete all Thin set brick veneer from project.

F. BID ITEM 5.5, ALTERNATE 4.5: Perform all work as in Bid Item 5, except delete Storage Room 003.

G. BID ITEM 6, ALTERNATE 5: Perform all work as in Bid Item 5.5, except remove top elevator stop and portion of top parking as shown on the drawings.

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.

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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.

C. 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 including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the

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“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.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours

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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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings.

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E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

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.

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

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

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

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

G. Phasing:

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

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. 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

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01 00 00 -7 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, as follows:

Phase I: Construct new surface lot and walkways

Phase II: Construct new parking deck

H. All Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated 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.

I. 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.

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

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K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

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

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5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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

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

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. 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.

N. 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.

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1.7 ALTERATIONS – NOT USED

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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.

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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.

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;

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- 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.

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"

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(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by Thrasher

Engineering.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the soil report is included as an attachment to this section and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of

Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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

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

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1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

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

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

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure roads, parking lots, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to

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D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings.

Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

5. Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

6. Lines and elevations of roads, streets and parking lots.

E. 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 finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work, including burial monuments and fifty foot stationing along new road centerlines. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

F. 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".

1.14 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.

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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.

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.

1.16 COR’S FIELD OFFICE – NOT USED

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

A. The Contractor and his personnel shall be permitted use of new elevator(s) subject to the following provisions:

1. Contractor shall make arrangements with the COR for use of elevator(s). Contractor may obtain elevator(s) for exclusive use.

2. Prior to the use of elevator(s), the Contractor shall have the elevator(s) inspected and accepted by an ASME accredited, certified

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01 00 00 -17 elevator safety inspector. The acceptance report shall be submitted to the COR.

3. Submit to the COR the schedule and procedures for maintaining equipment. Indicate the day or days of the week and total hours required for maintenance. A report shall be submitted to the COR monthly indicating the type of maintenance conducted, hours used, and any repairs made to the elevator(s).

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for enforcing the maintenance procedures as per VA and manufacturers recommendations and requirements.

5. During temporary use of elevator(s) all repairs, equipment replacement and cost of maintenance shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

6. Personnel for operating elevator(s) shall not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

7. Contractor shall cover and provide maximum protection of the entire elevator(s) installation.

8. The Contractor shall arrange for the elevator company to perform operation of the elevator(s) so that an ASME accredited, certified elevator safety inspector can evaluate the equipment. The Contractor shall be responsible for any costs of the elevator company.

9. All elevator(s) parts worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractors’ expense.

This shall be determined by an ASME accredited certified elevator safety inspector after temporary use and before acceptance by the

Government. Submit report to the COR for approval.

10. Elevator shall be tested as required by the testing section of the elevator(s) specifications before acceptance by the Department of

Veterans Affairs. The Contractor shall be responsible for all cost associated with testing and inspection.

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1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

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

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the

Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials.

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

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1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation COR discretion) of use of water from

Medical Center's system.

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

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

Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

A. The contractor shall provide installation of telephone equipment and integration with the existing phone system. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.23 TESTS – NOT USED

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.

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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 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

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01 00 00 -21 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.

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY - NOT USED

1.26 RELOCATED // EQUIPMENT // ITEMS // - NOT USED

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT - NOT USED

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign where directed by the COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 0.7 mm (24 gage) galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 100 by 100 mm (4 inch by 4 inch) posts (or equivalent round posts) set 1200 mm (four feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 900 mm (three feet) above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 50 x 100 mm (two by four inch) material as directed.

B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two coats of white gloss paint.

Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

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

D. Detail drawing of construction sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is shown on the drawings.

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm

(three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

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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. Detail Drawing of safety sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is shown on the drawings.

E. Post the number of accident free days on a daily basis.

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones including electronic indexing, navigation, storage and remote access to the documentation, as per these specifications. The commercial photographer or the subcontractor used for this work shall meet the following qualifications:

1. Demonstrable minimum experience of three (3) years in operation providing…