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0007 06-08-2020 637-315

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

To all Offerors/Bidders 36C24620R0001

06-04-2020 X x x

Monday, June 29, 2020 at 17:00 EST

The purpose of this amendment to is post responses to the RFI's received. These responses along with additional documents are attached. This amendment also extends the due date for proposals from 6/15/2020 to Monday, 6/29/2020 at 17:00 EST.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

See attached document: RFI Responses.

See attached document: 000110 TOC.

See attached document: 010000 General Requirements.

See attached document: 123200 Manufactured Wood Casework.

See attached document: 313223 Pressure Grouting Soil Stabilization.

See attached document: Missing DWGS.

See attached document: Revised DWGS.

BUILDING 47 Renovate and Expand Operating Rooms

VA #637-315

Charles George VA Medical Center, Asheville,NJ

# Question/Comment Miller-Remick Response

I am not clear on who is buying the stainless steel cabinets. One GC has told me it is not in their scope but when I review the plans it appears that the cabinets would be in the GC’s scope.

Would you mind confirming for me?

Contractor to provide. On sheet A102.1A, A102.1B and A102.2 Equipment

Schedule SSC delete the marks in the VAFOIC column. See elevations and

Specification section 12 31 00. Refer to revised drawings.

We cannot locate the sign type or graphic standards on the drawings. Additionally, the signage section references section 09 06 00 ‘Schedule for Finishes’ but there is no signage information contained within that spec section.

Delete signage spec section and reference in 09 06 00 "Schedule of

Finishes" spec. Coordinate with VA graphic and type standards for the hospital.

Drawing S10PB shows four (4) existing footings to be Compaction Grouted to 7000 PSF. Please provide spec section for the grout.

Refer to provided missing VA standard Specification section 31 32 23, Pressure Grouting Soil Stabilization.

Is there a Geotech Report available for the area around the footings? Contractor will need load information and soils report to determine depth of grouting.

There is no geotechnical report directly related to this project. All foundation information was obtained from the existing structural drawings. Original drawings are titled "500 Bed G M & S Hospital," Dated

Mar 17, 1964, and are available from the VA COR for review. Existing soil conditions shall be verified by Contractor.

Will the Government accept alternate methods of reinforcing the foundations due to space constraints in the Pipe Basement such as helical piers?

Alternative soil strengthening and/or foundation designs are acceptable provided they are designed by a licensed professional engineer in the project jurisdiction. Any alternate soil-strengthening method shall include analysis of the existing foundations and design of soil-strengthening and foundation reinforcing to achieve specified allowable bearing pressure.

For the purposes of bidding, the Contractor should not assume that an alternate is approved and should bid using compaction grouting as specified. Alternate proposals shall be in accordance with the general conditions/specifications.

Drawing A300 – General New Work Notes. Please provide the existing roof brand and type of

Roof Warranty.

Vertico 60 mil TPO - warranted material labor until 2030.

Spec Section 01 00 00-2. B Alternate 1: Should Anesthesia Work Room 2130 be changed to

Anesthesia Work Room 2140?

Refer to revised drawing and spec section

Spec Section 01 00 00-2. B Alternate 1/ Sheet A102.2: Spec section call to delete all work in

Storage 2140 but Sheet A102.2 shows Room 2140 as Anesthesia Work Room. Please clarify.

Refer to revised drawing and spec section.

9 Please provide Physicist’s Report for lead requirements. Lead requirements are detailed in the wall schedule - Dwg A102-1A

Sheet A102.1A New Work Notes #8 calls for a 24”x72” Walk Thru Access Door none Shown on floor plan. Please advise.

Delete Note 8. Refer to revised drawing.

Can the Contractor Quality Control System Manager and the Health and Safety Manager positions be filled by the same person?

No

No requirements for the “Phase Planning” document and the “Construction Security Plan” were given. Will the government, please, offer required elements for these documents?

Both detailed in Spec 01 00 00 Security Plan 1.5; Phasing Plan 1.6

The due date for the Construction Security Plan says, “Prior to the start of any works,” but the submission method says, “Email at the time of submission.” This is typically a post-award document. Please, confirm that is what is desired for this project.

This is a post award document.

The due date for the Area Use Plan says, “Prior to the start of any works,” but the submission method says, “Email at the time of submission.” This is typically a post-award document. Please, confirm that is what is desired for this project.

This is a post award document.

The due date for the quality Contractor Quality Control Plan says, “Prior to Issuance of NTP,” but the submission method says, “Email at the time of offer submission.” This is typically a post-award document. Please, confirm that is what is desired for this project.

Quality control plan is part of technical evaluation. Must be submitted as part of the Proposal.

The due date for the quality Accident Prevention Plan says, “Prior to Issuance of NTP & 15 days prior to Entering Subsequent Project Phases,” but the submission method says, “Email at the time of offer submission.” This is typically a post-award document. Please, confirm that is what is desired for this project.

This is a post award document.

17 Should the original bid guarantee be mailed as a hardcopy?

The bid guarantee can be emailed with your submission. However, the original will be needed at IAW FAR 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, upon award.

As we are still missing Drawings AD102-ALT, A102-ALT, A202-ALT and all Owner Equipment drawings, will the government extend the proposal due date to 30 days from the date the full drawing set is issued?

Refer to provided missing Architectural "-ALT" drawings. VA to provide direction regarding extension.

Please, provide the number of days that the VA will need for inspection and turnover of space between phases?

60 days

Can you please provide the drawings in Revit (preferred) or CAD (less preferred) for coordination purposes?

Contractor can be given AutoCAd set after award of contract.

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The following drawings are listed in the drawings index, but missing from the drawing set:

AD102 – ALT Second floor demolition plan, A102 – ALT Second floor work plan, A202 – ALT

Second floor reflected ceiling plan, and EQ-1 to EQ28 Owner-provided equipment drawings.

Refer to provided missing Architectural "-ALT" drawings. VA to provide

Basis of Design equipment reference drawings EQ-1 to EQ-28.

The following specification is listed in the specification index, but missing from the specification documents: 12 32 00 Manufactured casework Refer to provided missing spec section.

23 For planning and scheduling purposes, can you provide the expected date of award? Award is anticipated in August/September 2020.

Frame F calls for leaded glass, what lead equilivat is it and the max size i can get quoted is 96 x

48. can you resize the frame?

Refer to revised drawing.

25 On the glazing, do you want air or argon filled? argon is about a $2.00sqft upcharge Either can be used, but they must meet the performance characteristics.

26 What finish is required for the storefronts? anodized or painted?

Anodized bronze to match existing. Specification Section 08 41 13

Section 2.5; Delete item C.

What systems are needed for the storefronts? a 2 x 4 1/2 thermal for exterior and 1 3/4 x 4 1/2 for interior?

Yes. 2 x 4 1/2 thermal for exterior and 1 3/4 x 4 1/2 for interior.

A SDVOSB company, would like the opportunity to assist in the removal and de-installations of the surplus FDA Regulated medical equipment in the Operating Wing of the Asheville VA

Medical Center in VISN 6. Does this project include the removal of any medical equipment?

Refer to spec section 01 00 00.

29 Does this project include any Lead Abatement? No

A bid sheet was included to be used in the proposal. The sheet does not include sections for the option pricing. Are we to place all of the CLIN pricing in section 17 of the 1442 and then show the break out of the base CLIN in the break out?

Because the magnitude of this project is $10 million to $20 million, would the government consider raising the minimum contract value of references to $3 million?

Yes.

Are items labeled “email at time of offer submission” on pages 18-26 intended to be separate documents from the proposal?

Please include in appropriate section identified in Instruction to Offerors.

See questions 13-16 above.

Will the government, please, indicate where in the submission the documents labeled “shall be present with proposal” should be placed in the proposal?

Please include in appropriate section identified in Instruction to Offerors.

See questions 13-16 above.

The RFP requires “original” signatures, but as this is an emailed proposal, will signed copies suffice?

Signed copies sent via email will suffice.

The fireproofing specifications indicate to apply fireproofing to all interior structural steel members. Please confirm this requirement.

All interior structural steel shall be fireproofed to the hourly ratings listed in the Building Regulation Data.

Alternate 1 indicates to delete the build-out of several spaces as indicated in drawings indicated by “ALT” within the drawing number. We have the following questions regarding this as follows:

36.1

· Please define build-out. Does this mean that we are to demo everything and then not build it back? Please clarify.

Refer to provided missing Architectural "-ALT" drawings.

36.2

· The Architectural Drawings do not have any drawings with an ALT. Please provide coordinated Architectural drawings with the MEP’s. Scope of Architectural work is unknown without drawings depicting the work.

Refer to provided missing Architectural "-ALT" drawings.

36.3

· Please provide alternate demolition drawings that are coordinated with the MEP’s and ALT asbestos abatement plan.

Refer to provided missing Architectural "-ALT" drawings.

36.4

· Sheet MD102.2A indicates that only a portion of the ductwork and piping is to be removed but it is unclear as to how this plan sheet coordinates with the description of alternate 1 that indicates to delete the “build-out” of the existing spaces. This is also evident on the other MEP disciplines plan sheets.

Refer to provided missing Architectural "-ALT" drawings.

Alternate 2 & 3 indicates to delete the build-out of the new general OR’s 2010 and 2020, respectively, and construct in the same manner as other new storage rooms within the project.

Just to confirm we should follow the finish schedule for room 2100 Storage for all finish requirements.

Yes.

Specification Section 01 00 00 1.6 Operations and Storage Areas, Item H call for construction fencing around the construction site. Please advise on where this fencing is to be installed.

Means and methods. Contractor to coordinate with VA for access.

Specification Section 01 00 00 1.18 Availability and Use of Utility Services indicates that the

Contractor will pay for electrical usage. It also states that the Contractor shall install a meter and record the monthly usage. In previous experience with the VA, this has not been required.

Please advise whether this is required or not.

As stated in Spec Section 01 00 00, the contractor can use VA provided electrical service except for large usage devices such as lifts or cranes.

Contractor at contractor's expense would install meter and pay for electric for those large pieces of equipment.

Specification 01 35 26 1.9 Inspections, Item B indicates that a Certified Safety Professional is required to randomly conduct monthly site safety inspections. Is this service to be provided and paid for by the Contractor?

Yes

Specification Section 01 45 00 1.5 QC Organization, Item 1.5.1 indicates that the a 3 rd party (not an employee of the contractor) is required at the work site to implement and manage the QC program and report directly to the VA. Just to confirm, this is required and it is to be provided for and paid for by the Contractor. This will become a conflict of interest and could result in issues with who is responsible for timely submittal transmissions, considering these individual reports directly to the VA.

Remove 1st sentence of Spec Section 01 45 00 item 1.5.1.1. The contractor is required to manage his own Quality Control program. All other wording in that section is valid. Contractor's QC will be required to be on site but will answer to the general contract. General Contractor will submit/report QC requirements to the VA.

Are the occupants of the 3 rd floor perimeter offices going to vacate for the entire construction period?

No, only when direct work is associate with that room . To be coordinated between the contractor and the VA.

On plan sheet A202.1A, Ceiling Note 4 states to provide unistrut system as specified. We cannot locate a specification for this system or an anticipated layout for the equipment.

Relocate and modify exisitng as required.

The evaluation criteria listed in the RFP will be utilized.

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On plan sheet S10PB, there are 4 foundations (along Column line N on plan sheet S10PB) that require compaction grouting of the soil to 7000 psf. In order to price this scope of work, please provide a geotechnical report and a specification for the compaction grouting.

Refer to questions #3, #4, and #5 above.

Please provide pictures of the columns on plan sheet S10PB along column line N and column lines 13 through 16 as they were not visible during the site visit nor are they shown on in the pictures within the drawings.

Photos not available.

Please provide the elevations of the floors and beams above (connection point at the top of the columns) that are being supported by the columns and foundations that are scheduled for expansion or modification on sheet S10PB. This information will be needed to determine the height of the columns that require modifications (to quantify how much concrete will be necessary) and the amount of existing vertical headroom space for working.

Top of existing footings is shown on sheet S10PB. Top of First Floor slab is elevation 226'-0". First Floor slab is approximately 9.5" thick with 3.5" drop panels (13" total) at columns. Top of Second floor slab is 238'-10

5/8". Second Floor beams are approximately 24" deep. All dimensions are from the original structural drawings which can be provided by the COR for reference.

The basement level will need to be accessed to make the required modifications per plan sheet

S10PB. We have the following questions and requests as it pertains to this required work:

47.1

· Please provide a scaled drawing to identify the ingress/ egress paths and construction route to access the basement level to make the required modifications. On this drawing, please provide the location that the contractor may set-up the pump on the exterior of the building and the route of the pump piping.

Means and methods. Contractor to coordinate with VA for access.

47.2

· Will all of the columns and foundations be able to be accessed from one entry point into the basement?

Means and methods. Contractor to coordinate with VA for access.

Based on the picture of column 17k, it appears that the column runs through a block wall. Are we only increasing the size of the column from the foundation to the beam shown in the picture

(detail 3 on sheet S704) or are we supposed to demolish the cmu and increase the size of the column through the block wall?

Column 17K is to be reinforced from the top of footing to the underside of the Second Floor structure (roof beam). The CMU wall is to be partially demolished as required to reinforce the column then rebuilt back to weathertight condition.

If we are to remove the CMU per the question above, we will need more information on how this is to be accomplished. For instance, how much block will be allowed to be removed and what is on the other side of this block wall?

Remove the quantity of block required to access and form the column reinforcing (16" minimum each side, floor to underside of structure). Per

AD100B, a corridor is on the other side of the CMU wall.

Based on the picture on sheet S705, column 18j appears to be integrated into a concrete wall or this is not the correct picture. How will this column be accessed to make the required modifications? Will the concrete wall require demolition? What is on the other side of the concrete wall shown in the picture?

Column reinforcing is to occur on the backside of the wall in the occupied space from grade to the underside of First Floor. Concrete wall will not need demolition.

Plan Sheet AD100B shows demolition and new work in the basement. Is this the pipe basement as shown on sheet S10PB?

Yes.

Please provide the location on a drawing indicating the area that we will be allowed to set-up a crane and access to the roof for the new addition.

Means and methods. Contractor to coordinate with VA for access.

Will a laydown yard be made available next to the crane set-up location? If so, how large of a laydown yard will be permitted?

Means and methods. Contractor to coordinate with VA for access.

# Question/Comment VA Response

54 When will a purchase order be issued for the equipment? No date at this time.

55 What date will rough-ins (mounting plates, gas manifolds, J boxes) be required to be on-site? To be coordinated with the General Contractor.

56 When is the expected install date for the equipment? No date at this time.

57 When is the expected go-live date?

At the end of each phase of construction. Date depends on construction schedule.

58 Do you need HD in-light camera prep for the Hybrid and Cardiovascular OR’s?

Future cameras will be installed on some booms. Infrastructure shall be installed during this project as noted on detail sheets E-503 and E-504.

Will you be taking any existing equipment (surgical lights and booms) into the new renovated 5

OR’s or 2 new OR’s that will be considered a hybrid and cardiovascular room?

Hybrid OR equipment shall be relocated per arch drawings and details on

E-503 and keynote 8 on EP102.1A.

60 Will there be an opportunity for a mock OR with hanging equipment?

Note on A800 indicates Room 2020 to be used for mock-up. Intent was to provide below ceiling mock-up.

Will there be an opportunity to present a virtual 3D mock up to surgeons and OR staff before

PO’s are issued?

Scope of work will be provided when equipment solicitation goes out.

62 Will there be a surgical light trial setup to evaluate equipment? Scope of work will be provided when equipment solicitations goes out.

63 What type of light handles, sterilizable or disposable (screw-ins or slip on)? Scope of work will be provided when equipment solicitation goes out.

64 Will surgical tables be part of this bid? Surgical tables are NOT part the general construction contract.

65 Will you accept an anesthesia boom that has articulating arms or do you need just a column? Yes, either but prefer articulating.

66 Who is the video and integration vendor selected for this project?

Integration infrastructure shall be installed in this project. Integration equipment to be installed in the future. Present system is Karl Storz.

67 Who is the imaging vendor for the hybrid room? Phillips

Equipment Questions - The equipment is not being procured under this solicitation. Equipment will be procured at a later time.

68 What size monitors for video in OR’s? To be determined post award.

69 Will CO2 and Nitrogen be plummed into these rooms? A piped nitrogen system is indicated on drawings but CO2 is NOT.

70 Does the equipment boom require vertical articulation? Not required but acceptable.

Charles George VA Medical Center VA Project No. 637-315

Asheville, North Carolina

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-14

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 02-15

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 03-12

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-11

01 45 00 Quality Control for Minor Construction --

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 07-13

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 08-11

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 06-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 04-13

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 07-11

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 04-15

02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 04-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-12

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-11

04 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing 10-08

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 05-12

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-12

05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 03-10

05 31 00 Steel Decking 10-12

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

00 01 10-2

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 09-11

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 06-12

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 10-10

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 10-11

07 42 13 Metal Wall Panels --

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin Roofing --

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 11-11

07 84 00 Firestopping 10-11

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 12-11

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 07-14

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 10-12

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 10-11

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 10-11

08 71 00 Door Hardware 11-14

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 06-12

08 80 00 Glazing 05-14

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 10-11

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 10-11

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 10-14

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-13

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 10-11

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 07-13

09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Resin Composition)Mortar Flooring (RES-

3)

07-14

09 91 00 Painting 07-13

09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for Walls and

Walboard (RES-W2)

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-11

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 04-11

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 11-11

12 36 00 Countertops 06-13

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DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non Structural

Components

01-14

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 07-11

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 06-13

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 05-08

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-14

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 07-14

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 05-11

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 01-14

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 07-14

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 12-09

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 01-14

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 08-12

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 12-10

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-10

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

11-10

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

11-10

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 05-11

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 05-11

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 06-13

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

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-10

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 03-10

23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 02-10

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-10

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-09

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-10

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-09

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 04-11

23 74 43 Custom, Outdoor, Air Handling Unit

23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

00 01 10-4

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-12

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

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

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

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14

26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 12-12

26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 08-14

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 12-12

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 11-09

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 10-06

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 12-05

27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-05

27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 06-13

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 06-13

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 06-13

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 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 32 23 Pressure Grouting Soil Stabilization 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 05-13

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

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1.13 OPERATING ROOM MOCK-UP

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.18 AVAILIBILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.19 TESTS

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

1.21 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.22 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT & ITEMS

1.23 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.24 SAFETY SIGN

1.25 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.26 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety 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 Building Renovate & Expand

Operating Rooms Project at the Charles George VA Medical Center in

Asheville, NC 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’s Representative (COR).

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

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

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM 1, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: All work as required by drawings and specifications, including general construction, demolition and alterations of existing construction, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, hazardous material removal, Expand/Renovate Operating Rooms Bid Documents: 03/22/19

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The project will provide for the renovation and expansion of the existing (5) operating rooms within the second floor surgery suite in

Building 47. This work shall include the construction of approximately

8,000 SF of new space to be built out onto the adjacent 1st floor roof and approximately 5,000 SF of existing space to be renovated within the current surgery suite. Once completed, (5) newly expanded OR’s and (2) new OR’s will occupy approximately 13,000 SF of the new surgery suite.

B. Alternate 1: All work as described in ITEM 1, minus the buildout of new

General ORs 2120 and 2150, Storage 2100, Sterile Clean and Sterile

Dirty Rooms 2130A and 2130B, Scrub Rooms 2011 and 2013, Gas Storage

2180, Anesthesia Work Room 2140, Corridors 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014, and

2015, Soiled 2170, and HAC 2160 within the existing building footprint, and as described in drawings indicated by “-ALT” within the drawing number. General OR #1 (DB206) to be renamed and used as a storage room. Remove existing booms from General OR #1 (DB206).

C. Alternate 2: All items included in Alternate 1, minus the buildout of new General OR 2010 located within the new addition footprint. New

General OR 2010 to be constructed as a storage room with minimal MEP and construction to match other new storage rooms within the project.

Maintain current MEP sizes/configuration at perimeter of room for future OR buildout. Transition to branches sized for storage program.

• Supply and return air terminal units are to be sized as scheduled, with reduced operating air cfm setpoints. Run new

10x12 supply air branch ductwork to (2) new 8” SD-5 (240 cfm) ceiling diffusers. Run new 10x10 return air branch ductwork to

(1) new 10” RG-3 (305 cfm) ceiling return grille. Adjacent space pressurizations to be maintained.

• Route all electrical conduits for shelled OR, as shown in design documents, to ceiling space of future OR. Provide junction boxes in ceiling space for future connection. Coil power and low

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01 00 00 -3 voltage wiring within junction boxes and provide labeling on every junction box. Provide (4) 2x4 type A2 ceiling mounted light fixtures in room with ceiling mounted occupancy sensor for control. Provide (1) duplex receptacle connected to the corridor receptacle circuit in the area. Delete isolation panels and all other electrical devices as shown within room footprint.

• Cap medical gas service piping 6” within the future OR from the zone valve box installed in the corridor. Delete OR scrub sink.

Provide plumbing rough-in and cap piping to future OR scrub sink.

• Provide sprinkler coverage for storage program in lieu of OR program.

• Provide ACT ceiling. Floor/walls/finishes to match type of other new storage rooms within project.

D. Alternate 3: All items included in Alternate 2, minus the buildout of new General OR 2020 located within the new addition footprint. New

General OR 2020 to be constructed as a storage room with minimal MEP and construction to match other new storage rooms within the project.

Maintain current MEP sizes/configuration at perimeter of room for future OR buildout. Transition to branches sized for storage program.

• Supply and return air terminal units are to be sized as scheduled, with reduced operating air cfm setpoints. Run new

10x12 supply air branch ductwork to (2) new 8” SD-5 (240 cfm) ceiling diffusers. Run new 10x10 return air branch ductwork to

(1) new 10” RG-3 (305 cfm) ceiling return grille. Adjacent space pressurizations to be maintained.

• Route all electrical conduits for shelled OR, as shown in design documents, to ceiling space of future OR. Provide junction boxes in ceiling space for future connection. Coil power and low voltage wiring within junction boxes and provide labeling on every junction box. Provide (4) 2x4 type A2 ceiling mounted light fixtures in room with ceiling mounted occupancy sensor for control. Provide (1) duplex receptacle connected to the corridor receptacle circuit in the area. Delete isolation panels and all other electrical devices as shown within room footprint.

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• Cap medical gas service piping 6” within the future OR from the zone valve box installed in the corridor. Delete OR scrub sink.

Provide plumbing rough-in and cap piping to future OR scrub sink.

• Provide sprinkler coverage for storage program in lieu of OR program.

• Provide ACT ceiling. Floor/walls/finishes to match type of other new storage rooms within project.

E. Alternate 4: All items included in Alternate 3, minus all work within the Building 47 penthouse as indicated on mechanical and electrical drawings.

F. Alternate 5: All items included in Alternate 4, minus all wall protection as described in spec section 102600; Part 2.3. Blocking within walls to remain for future installation.

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

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

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

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

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Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

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

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

G. Phasing:

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

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

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

COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I:

• All Structural Work

• All work associated with non-construction outside of existing

Building 47 footprint.

Phase II:

• All work associated with renovation inside existing Building 47 footprint.

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H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

I. 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.

J. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

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

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

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a

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COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request 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 Control. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

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

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

K. 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

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L.