36C24618R0711-014.pdf

100% DESIGN SUBMITTAL

Specifications

Renovate Building 2 for Medical Surgical Modernization Project Number: 659-17-101

W.G.Hefner VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

March 8, 2018

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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 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-16 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 35 36 Floor Sealer for Cast-in-Place Concrete (Non –VA) 06-17

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16 06 61 16 Solid-Surfacing Fabrications (Non-VA) 06-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 02-16 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-15 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 02-16 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15 09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 10-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 01-17

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 09-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-15

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System (Pending) 11-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems (Pending) 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

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22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 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 02-15 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 11-10 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 02-15 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12 23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – (Not Used)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

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 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 27 31 31 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment -

Extension 06-15

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27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 06-15 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-15 27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 13 16 Physical Access Control System and Database Management 09-11 28 13 53 Security Access Detection 09-11 28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 52 31 Emergency Call System 06-15

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – (Not Used)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – (Not Used)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – (Not Used)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – (Not Used)

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – (Not Used)

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 Cover Sheet

GI002 UL Design Assemblies

GI003 UL Design Assemblies

GI102 Third Floor Life Safety Plan

GI103 Third Floor Owner Provided Life Safety Plan –

For Reference Only

STRUCTURAL

SS100 Structural Plans and Sections

ARCHITECTURAL

AD101 Third Floor Demolition Plan

AE101 Third Floor Plan

AE102 Third Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan

AE103 Third Floor Equipment Plan

AE401 Enlarged Plans

AE402 Toilet Room Details

AE501 Ceiling Details

AE502 Smoke, Fire, Joint Details

AE503 Fire, Smoke, & Misc. Interior Details

AE601 Door Schedule Elevations and Details

AE602 Typical Mounting Height Details

AE603 Equipment List

AE604 Equipment List

AE801 Wall Types – Interior

AE802 Wall Types – Interior

INTERIORS

IN101 Interior Floor Finishes Plan

IN102 Interior Wall Finish Plan

IN103 Interior Wall Protection Plan

IN201 Interior Toilet Elevations

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IN202 Interior Toilet Elevations

IN601 Interior Finish Schedule

FIRE PROTECTION

Not Included with this submission.

PLUMBING

PP001 Plumbing General Notes and Symbol Legend

PD103 Third Floor Plan Plumbing Demolition

PD104 Third Floor Plan Plumbing Demolition

PL203 Third Floor Plan Plumbing Waste and Vent

PP203 Third Floor Plan Plumbing Domestic Water

PP204 Third Floor Plan Plumbing Medical Gas

PP301 Plumbing Risers

PP401 Enlarged Plumbing Plans

PP501 Plumbing Details

PP602 Plumbing Schedules

MECHANICAL

M001 Mechanical General Notes and Symbol Legend

MD103_D Third Floor Plan – Demolition Ductwork

MD103_P Third Floor Plan - Demolition Piping

MD104 Third Floor Roof Plan - Demolition

MH103 Third Floor Plan – New Ductwork

MH104 Third Floor Roof Plan – New Work

MP103 Third Floor Plan - Piping

M501 Mechanical Details

M502 Mechanical Details

M503 Mechanical Details

M504 Mechanical Details

M505 Air Handling Unit 2-AHU4 Plan

M601 Mechanical Schedules

M602 Mechanical Schedules

MI701 Mechanical Instrumentation and Controls

ELECTRICAL

E001 Electrical Symbol Schedule and Notes

ED103 Third Floor Plan – Demolition

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EL103 Third Floor Plan – Lighting

EL701 Lighting Details

EP103 Third Floor Plan – Power

EP104 Roof/Penthouse Floor Plan -Power

EP701 Electrical Details

EY103 Third Floor Plan – Auxiliary Systems

EY701 Communications Details

E401 Enlarged Plans

E501 Power Riser Diagram

E601 Lighting Fixture Schedule

E602 Panel Schedules

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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 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 COORDINATION AND AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.17 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.18 TESTS

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

1.20 VAMC-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.21 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT

1.22 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

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1.23 INSTALLATION OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT……………………………………………………………………………29

1.24 INSTALLATION OF PATIENT ROOM HEADWALL INFRASTRUCTURE….………………….29

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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 renovations to

Building 2 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Contracting Officer (CO) or the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C. Offices of Atriax, PLLC will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the VAMC and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the VAMC without affirmations by CO or the COR.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by 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.

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F. Contractor must thoroughly understand the extent of work and site conditions before placing bid.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

BID ITEM I (BASE BID): All work shown and or specified within the

Construction Drawings and Project Manual; Renovate approximately

11,000 SF related directly to insufficient size and number of our patient rooms, support spaces, conditions of existing facilities, and lack of accessibility to ADA compliant bathrooms. The area to be renovated includes the entire unrenovated center area of Building 2, 3rd Floor. The project includes ten (10) patient suites, nurse/physician offices, and support spaces, and new hvac systems.

All work to include final cleanup and completion of any punch list items, shall be performed within three hundred and sixty-five (365) calendar days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Work shall be performed in strict accordance with specifications and drawings.

BID ITEM I (Base Bid)

BID ITEM II (DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1): All work as specified for Bid Item I (Base Bid) minus the following: Delete all work Plan North of double doors 3090 between column lines A15 and A22. This area includes 12 Admin/Offices and Hall 3090. All above ceiling, in-wall, and below floor infrastructure required to support the other areas in this project are not to be included in this bid deduct and will be completed under the Base Bid. Contract completion time: Three Hundred, Twenty (320) calendar days after NTP.

NOTICE

1. The Base Bid contains all the project work. The Bid deduct deletes a portion of the work.

2. It is anticipated that award will be made on Bid Item I (Base Bid).

However, if the bids exceed the funds available, award will be made on Bid Item II (Deduct Alternate 1).

3. Bidders shall affix a price to the bid item. Failure to do so may render the bid as nonresponsive.

4. Prices for each Bid Deduct Alternate shall be expressed as the total price for the entire project at the Deduct Alternate level and NOT

01 00 00 -3 the dollar amount to be deducted from the price for the Bid Item above. For example, price the Deduct Alternate as a whole value, such as $425,000.00 in lieu of a negative value, such as - $25,320.00.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the CO or the COR.

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

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CO.

C. Key Control:

1. The COR will issue keys for construction access door locks to the General Contractor. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purpose of security inspections including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

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 CO upon request.

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

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

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for

General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

3. Parking is prohibited on turf in or around work site unless authorized by the COR.

1.6 OPERATIONS PHASING, AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on VAMC premises to areas authorized or approved by the VA COR. The Contractor shall hold and save the VAMC, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any

01 00 00 -6 nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance. Contractor staging area is restricted to area outlined in red on cover sheet. No other area(s) are available for office trailer location, staging, and removal of demo materials and storage of new construction materials. Contractor shall obtain approval of

VA COR for location of trash chute and construction elevator located within this area.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the CO and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the VAMC. 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 CO, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the CO, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

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

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

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

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

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

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

Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to

Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

4. Operating rooms will be used during demo and construction. VA

OR work hours are 7:30 am to 5:00 pm M-F. Quiet hours follow.

Contractor to schedule work accordingly. Weekend and holiday work is assumed. Weekend and Holiday worked to be scheduled and approved with VA COR. Noise and vibration will be closely monitored and tested.

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

01 00 00 -8 develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

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

Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor as illustrated on the contract documents.

H. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C

(40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company

(Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

I. 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

01 00 00 -9 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.

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.

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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 VAMC and not the Contractor.

J. 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.

K. 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.

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

ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the CO. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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 VAMC. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR

852.236-88).

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

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by

Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite

01 00 00 -12 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 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 VAMC are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the VAMC 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.

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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 VAMC. 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 VAMC in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. 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.

B. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Requirements. 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

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(including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

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

1.11 COORDINATION/LAYOUT AND AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. Contractor-prepared coordination drawings submitted by Contractor to VA to demonstrate:

1. The coordination of methods, materials, equipment, systems, plans, or sequence the Contractor proposes to use when limited space is available for installation of different components.

2. The coordination required for installation of HVAC systems, sprinkler systems, gas lines, etc.

3. The coordination required for installation of Products and materials Fabricated by separate entities.

4. The relationship of components shown on separate Shop Drawings or Submittals, when coordination among these components is required.

5. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to assign space priorities and lay-out and route m/e/p systems so they will fit efficiently in the allotted spaces and allow for convenient and code-conforming access to all valves, sprinkler lines, mechanical equipment, dampers and other devices.

B. 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.

1. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built

01 00 00 -16 drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

2. 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.

3. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.12 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.

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in

01 00 00 -17 accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

01 00 00 -18 acceptance by the VAMC. Boilers, pumps, feed water heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

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

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

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

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor shall provide a dedicated Construction elevator for the transport of materials and personnel on the exterior of the building at a location to be determined and approved by COR, for the duration of the work.

B. Use of existing service elevator for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted on a limited basis during erection of the new construction elevator, subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the VAMC.

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

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

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

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c. Finish flooring.

3. VAMC will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation.

However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractor’s expense.

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

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

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

1.15 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. USE OF HOSPITAL TOILETS IS

PROHIBITED. Contractor shall provide water and sanitary tank for toilets available to office personnel.

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The VAMC shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, 01 00 00 -20 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 VAMC. 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 CO, 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 VAMC, the

Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. At contractor’s expense, Contractor shall install power drop pole and meter for Office trailer, construction elevator and lighting of Staging Area. Lighting towers with self-generators are not permitted for use.

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

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

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

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

1. 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

01 00 00 -21 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 fire hydrant distribution system. Provide water meter and reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

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 VAMC. 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.

1.17 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA. At Contractor’s expense telephone service shall be provided in Office trailer.

1.18 TESTS

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

01 00 00 -22 prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

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

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc

(four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and 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 VAMC 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

01 00 00 -24 given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The VAMC reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.20 VAMC-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The VAMC shall deliver to the Contractor, the VAMC-furnished property shown on the drawings.

B. Equipment furnished by VAMC to be installed by Contractor will be furnished to Contractor at the Medical Center.

C. Storage space for equipment will be provided by the VAMC and the

Contractor shall be prepared to unload and store such equipment therein upon its receipt at the Medical Center.

D. Notify co in writing, 60 days in advance, of date on which

Contractor will be prepared to receive equipment furnished by

VAMC. Arrangements will then be made by the VAMC for delivery of equipment.

1. Immediately upon delivery of equipment, Contractor shall arrange for a joint inspection thereof with a representative of the VAMC.