VAMC CW Replacement - Bid Set - Combined Specifications.pdf

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules – Major Construction Project

Design-Bid-Build 03-20

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-21 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 11-21 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-21 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 01-21 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 01-21 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-14

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

G0.01 COVER SHEET

STRUCTURAL

S0.01 STRUCTURAL NOTES

S2.01t BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL FRAMING PLAN-TUNNEL

S2.01ta BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL FRAMING PLAN-TUNNEL – AREA a

S2.01tb BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL FRAMING PLAN-TUNNEL – AREA b

S2.01tc BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL FRAMING PLAN-TUNNEL – AREA c

S2.02 FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN (OVERALL)

S2.02a FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN-a

S2.02b FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN-b

S2.02d FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN-d

S2.02e FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN-e

S2.03 FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL FRAMING PLAN (OVERALL)

S2.03a FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL FRAMING PLAN-a

S2.03d FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL FRAMING PLAN-d

S2.04 SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN (OVERALL)

S2.04a SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN-a

S2.04b SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN-b

S2.04c SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN-c

S2.04d SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN-d

S2.04g SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN-g

S2.04h SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN-h

S4.01 PIPE SUPPORT DETAILS

S4.02 SECTIONS AND ELEVATIONS

MECHANICAL

M0.01 MECHANICAL LEGENDS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND NOTES

M1.01e MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PIPING – FIRST FLOOR PLAN-e

M2.01 MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL KEY PLAN

M2.01a MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL PLAN-a

M2.01b MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL PLAN-b

M2.01c MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL PLAN-c

M2.01d MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL PLAN-d

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M2.01e MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL PLAN-e

M2.01t MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT PLAN-TUNNEL

M2.01ta MECHANICAL PIPING – BASEMENT PLANT-TUNNEL – AREA a

M2.01tb MECHANICAL PIPING – BASEMENT PLANT-TUNNEL – AREA b

M2.01tc MECHANICAL PIPING – BASEMENT PLANT-TUNNEL – AREA c

M2.02 MECHANICAL PIPING - FIRST FLOOR KEY PLAN

M2.02a MECHANICAL PIPING - FIRST FLOOR PLAN-a

M2.02d MECHANICAL PIPING PHASE-2 FIRST FLOOR PLAN-d

M2.03 MECHANICAL PIPING - FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL KEY PLAN

M2.03a MECHANICAL PIPING - FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN-a

M2.03b MECHANICAL PIPING - FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN-b

M2.03c MECHANICAL PIPING - FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN-c

M2.03d MECHANICAL PIPING - FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN-d

M2.03g MECHANICAL PIPING - FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN-g

M2.03h MECHANICAL PIPING - FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN-h

M3.01 MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL DEMOLITION KEY PLAN

M3.01a MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL DEMOLITION PLAN-a

M3.01b MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL DEMOLITION PLAN-b

M3.01t MECHANICAL PIPING - TUNNEL DEMOLITION PLAN

M4.01 PIPE RISERS

M4.02 PIPE SECTIONS AT TUNNEL

M4.03 PIPE SECTIONS AT TUNNEL

M5.01 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M5.02 SEISMIC DETAILS

M6.01 TUNNEL PHOTOS

M6.02 TUNNEL PHOTOS

M6.03 TUNNEL PHOTOS

M6.04 TUNNEL PHOTOS

ELECTRICAL

E0.01 ELECTRICAL LEGENDS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND NOTES

E1.01 ELECTRICAL POWER – BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL KEY PLAN

E1.01a ELECTRICAL POWER – BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL PLAN-a

E1.01d ELECTRICAL POWER – BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL PLAN-d

E1.01e ELECTRICAL POWER – BASEMENT INTERSTITIAL PLAN-e

E1.01ta ELECTRICAL POWER – BASEMENT PLAN – TUNNEL – AREA a

E1.03 ELECTRICAL POWER – FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL KEY PLAN

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E1.03a ELECTRICAL POWER – FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN-a

E1.03d ELECTRICAL POWER – FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN-d

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.9 RESTORATION

1.10 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.11 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.12 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.13 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.14 TESTS

1.15 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.16 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.17 ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.18 GENERAL ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

1.19 SMOKE-FREE CAMPUS

1.20 EXISTING AND NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the installation of replacement chilled water lines in building 500 from the loading dock to the end of both building 501 and 502 tunnels near the respective elevators, interface with building 501 and 502 branches, and interface with building 500 mechanical room branch piping as required by drawings and specifications.

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

C. Offices of Valley Engineering, Mount Crawford, VA,, 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 the General Contractor, 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. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person”-(CP) (29CFR 1926.20(b) (2)) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present. Competent Person: “One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings and working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees, and

01 00 00-2 who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.” (29CFR 1926.32(f))

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, CHILLED WATER LINE REPLACEMENT: BASE BID:

1. General Construction: Work includes general construction, alterations, wall openings and replacement for installation and removal of material, core drilling floor slab for pipe installation, construction of wall sections, excavation, fencing, soil preparation and reseeding for demolition of materials from the basement interstitial space, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

2. Electrical Construction: Work includes all labor, material, and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including power service for pipe heat trace and differential pressure sensor, rerouting of existing conduits and conductors required to locate the new chilled water supply and return piping, as shown, and removal and replacement of suspended light fixtures.

3. Mechanical Construction: Work includes the installation of replacement 18” chilled water supply and return piping mains located at the Building 500 loading dock, and 16” chilled water supply and return piping from the loading dock to the

Service Tunnel 500, and 8” chilled water supply and return pipes down Service Tunnels 501 and 502. The 18” Chilled water pipe will interface with the existing chilled water piping above the loading dock, and be valved to accommodate future installation of 18” chilled water mains back to the chiller plant (not part of this contract. 16” chilled water pipes will route from the loading dock, into the basement interstitial and up to the first floor interstitial via new pipe risers, and route to the 1st floor west mechanical room (1C-143).

Branch pipes will route from the 1st floor interstitial main pipes and tie into existing branch piping for service to

01 00 00-3 various building 500 mechanical room. From 1C-143, the 16” chilled water pipes will exit building 500, route through the compressor mechanical room, and enter the basement level

Service Tunnel (1F-C1). The 16” chilled water pipes will branch in the service tunnel, and an 8” chilled water supply and return will route to each of building 501 and 502, and tie into the existing building chilled water lines near the respective access elevators. Additional branches from the tunnel chilled water lines will serve current and future equipment. Once the replacement chilled water Mains are operational, lengths of existing chilled water piping will be removed from the basement interstitial and service tunnel areas. Pipe will be removed from the basement interstitial space through an excavated opening in the basement interstitial wall. The opening will be repaired after demolition.

B. Deduct Alternate 1: Demoed piping will be removed from the basement interstitial space by way of stair #3. Coordinate use of stairway with COR. Excavation, providing and patching an opening in the external wall, and fill work will not be required in this alternate.

C. Deduct Alternate 2: The unused, existing chilled water piping in the building 500 basement interstitial space and load dock areas will not be removed, thus deducting the cost of demolition and much of the asbestos remediation. The unused piping will be disconnected from the newly provided isolation valves, and capped water tight. Dead end valves will be capped with a blind flange.

D. Deduct Alternate 3: Existing chilled water supply and return piping in the tunnels to building 501 and 502 shall be reused.

New chilled water piping will extend to the tunnel wye, then branch and connect to the existing branch piping at each tunnel.

Modification to existing pipe racks and relocation of a significant portion of existing conduit will be avoided.

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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

Specifications and drawings will be made available electronically.

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 and/or escort 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.

5. Contractors must obtain ID badges in accordance with Medical Center Memorandum (MCM) 05-04 Personnel Suitability and Security Procedures. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

Step 1: (Upon notice of award)

Contractor will complete Contract Security Services Request (Form #1), listing all employees that will be performing work under the contract. Contract Security Verification Request Supplemental (Form #1b) may be filled out and attached if Form #1 does not provide enough space. Once completed, this form shall be submitted to the VHA Service Center (VSC) Personnel Security Office via password protected or encrypted email to VSCSecurity@va.gov or faxed to (216)447-8020.

mailto:VSCSecurity@va.gov

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Step 2: (Upon notice of award, same time as Step 1)

Within five business days of Contractor receiving Notice of Award, each contract employee listed on Form #1 must take the Contractor/Employee Fingerprinting request (Form #2) and two forms of ID to their nearest VA facility to have their fingerprints submitted and the bottom portion of Form #2 completed by the fingerprinting official. Fingerprint appointments should be made through the COR or the local VA facility. Completed SAC forms shall be faxed or mailed directly to the VSC Personnel Security Office the same day the contractor employee is fingerprinted.

VHA Service Center (VSC) 6100 Oak Tree Blvd #500 Independence, OH 44131 Fax: (216)447-8025 VSCSecurity@va.gov

Contractor shall inform the COR/CO when fingerprinting has been completed for each contract employee.

Step 3: (As soon as possible)

Each individual working on the contract or the contractor POC shall complete the VHA Service Center PIV Sponsorship (Form #3) for each employee, in its entirety, and return to VSC Security Office as soon as possible, either via fax, encrypted email or password protected documents. Upon receipt of this form and final results of fingerprinting confirmation, the VHA Security Service Center will send an email notification to the Contractor’s POC and the CO authorizing contract employees to proceed with obtaining their required non-PIV security badge.

Upon receipt of this confirmation, notify COR so they may schedule an appointment for PIV badging.

Only the individual whose name appears on the badge can pick up that badge from the badging office.

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

7. Contractor is solely responsible for keeping the job site secure at all times, even during working hours. The job site shall be secured in such a manner to prohibit patients, staff and unauthorized personnel from entering the work site.

mailto:VSCSecurity@va.gov

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

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

C. Guards: (Not Used)

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

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

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

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CDs 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).

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions:

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

2. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

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

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

G. 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.

H. Utilities Services:

1. 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:

2. 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.

I. Phasing:

1. 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

01 00 00-9 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:

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

J. Building(s) 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 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.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

K. Construction Fence:

1. 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.

2. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks.

3. If the fence is terminated or interrupted by a structure, it shall be fastened or otherwise installed so that the fence is just as secure at termination points as the remainder of the fence and the padlocked gate(s).

4. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires

01 00 00-10 spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade.

5. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

M. Utilities Services:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

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Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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:

a. 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.

b. 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:

a. 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 (routing plan must be approved by COR and/or the Police Department).

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

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

ROADWAYS.

Q. No materials or supplies shall be delivered to any of the employee loading docks. If they get delivered to any of the docks, they can be sent away with no responsibility to the VA. These items shall only be delivered to the contractor's staging and lay-down area such as a job site trailer. The

01 00 00-12 contractor must be available to accept delivery. VA staff absolutely will not sign for contractor's supplies and materials.

R. Contractor shall hold biweekly construction meetings on-site at a location to be determined by the COR. Contractor shall provide computer generated minutes of all meetings and shall distribute minutes to all participants within two (2) working days after said meeting. Electronic submission of minutes is required in addition to one hard copy to the COR.

S. Daily logs shall be electronically submitted on a daily basis to the COR for all construction personnel, all materials brought on-site that day, work performed on that day, the weather for the day including temperature, precipitation (form and amounts) sunny, cloudy, windy or calm as well as any contacts made that day. Include all work prior to it being concealed or covered.

Sample log may be provided, if requested, in electronic format to the contractor for his distribution and use.

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 all three, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be

01 00 00-13 modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

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

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are

01 00 00-14 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.

1.9 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 indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

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1.10 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.

1.11 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.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.12 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor will not be allowed the use of existing elevators.

Outside type hoist shall be used by Contractor for transporting materials and equipment.

1.13 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.

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B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and 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:

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

a.Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system at location determined by COR. 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 at location determined by COR. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection.

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.

G. Steam: Furnish steam system for testing required in various sections of specifications.

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1. Obtain steam for testing by connecting to the Medical Center steam distribution system. Steam is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve steam-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other waste will be cause for revocation (at COR's discretion), of use of steam from the Medical Center's system.

H. 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 by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.14 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. 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.

C. 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.

1.15 RELOCATED ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing items shown to be relocated or removed and replaced by the Contractor.

B. Perform relocation of such equipment or items at such times and in such a manner as directed by the COR.

C. Suitably cap existing service lines, such as steam, condensate return, water, drain, gas, air, vacuum and/or electrical, at the main whenever such lines are disconnected from equipment to be relocated. Remove abandoned lines in finished areas and cap as specified herein before under paragraph "Abandoned Lines".

D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other materials necessary for

01 00 00-18 assembly and installation of relocated equipment; and leave such equipment in proper operating condition.

E. All service lines such as noted above for relocated equipment shall be in place at point of relocation ready for use before any existing equipment is disconnected. Make relocated existing equipment ready for operation or use immediately after reinstallation.

1.16 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide comprehensive photographic documentation of construction process progressively. See 1.6.R above. Include daily photos in the daily logs/reports. Include in the log/report representative and documentary photos of work performed that day. Include all work prior to it being concealed or covered.

1.17 ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Summary:

1. A/E Design Submissions, Shop drawing and product data submittals shall be transmitted to the Government (PDF) format using a web-based submittal exchange website service designed specifically for transmitting submittals between all construction team members, including designated VA team members for this project. It must be compatible with the service which it was used for the design submittals for this project. This compatibility should allow the seamless transfer of contract documents and references from the Designer/Architect/MEP. Also, it will enhance the ability to review and compare submittals with contract submission requirements.

2. The intent of electronic submittals is to expedite the construction process by reducing paperwork, improving information flow, and decreasing turnaround time.

3. The electronic submittal process is not intended for color samples, color charts, or physical material samples.

B. Procedures:

1. Create submittal log in the submittal by inserting required submittals listed in individual design submission requirements and specification sections.

2. Submittal Preparation - Contractor may use any or all of the following options:

01 00 00-19 a.Subcontractors and Suppliers provide electronic (PDF) submittals to Contractor via the submittal exchange website.

b.Subcontractors and Suppliers provide electronic (PDF) submittals to Contractor via email.

c.Subcontractors and Suppliers provide paper submittals to a scanning service/program which electronically scans and converts to PDF format.

3. Printed Submittals: Provide two printed sets of submittals for shop drawings for structural framing in addition to electronic submittals.

4. Contractor shall review and apply electronic stamp certifying that the submittal complies with the requirements of the Contract Documents including verification of manufacturer / product, dimensions and coordination of information with other parts of the work.

5. Contractor shall transmit each submittal to Architect using the submittal exchange website.

6. The Government as well as design Architect/Engineer review comments will be made available on the submittal exchange website for downloading. Contractor will receive email notice of completed review.

7. Distribution of reviewed submittals to subcontractors and suppliers is the responsibility of the Contractor.

8. Submit paper copies of any reviewed submittals not submitted electronically at project closeout for record purposes.

C. Costs:

1. Contractor shall include the full cost of the submittal exchange project subscription for the duration of the project in their proposal. This cost is included in the base Contract Amount.

2. The intent is for the submittal exchange service cost to be in lieu of postage or shipping costs typically paid for paper submittals. Service cost is a net cost savings to Contractor because submittals sent electronically do not need to be shipped physically.

3. After award of contract, training shall be provided by the submittal exchange service regarding use of their website and PDF submittals. The costs of the training shall be included in the base contract amount.

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4. Internet Service and Equipment Requirements:

a.Email address and Internet access at Contractor’s main office.

b.Adobe Acrobat (www.adobe.com), Bluebeam PDF Revu (www.bluebeam.com), or other similar PDF review software for applying electronic stamps and comments.

5. A particular service may be considered if submitted prior to bid date for pre-approval. Product requirements:

a.Independently hosted, web-based system for automated tracking, storage, and distribution of…