VA James A Haley1 5T MRI -90 CD Progress Specifications 12-15.pdf

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1.5T MRI ICC

Project Number 673-CSI-132 September 05, 2025

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James A. Haley VA Medical Center

13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, Florida 33612

CD1 90% Construction Documents Progress Set

Specifications

September 05, 2025

Project Number: 673-CSI-132 Contract: 36C24824D0024

Task Order Number: 36C24824N1057

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

00 11 21 Request for Proposal to Design Build 09-21

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 01-24

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23

01 35 26 Safety Requirements for Major Projects 05-24

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

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DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 01-21

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

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07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 52 16.11 Cold Adhesive Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing

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07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 07-23

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 11 73

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 04-22

08 34 00 Special Function Doors

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08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 01-21

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 54 16 Luminous Ceiling System

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-22

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 69 00 Access Flooring 01-21

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09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

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10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

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DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21

12 36 00 Countertops 12-23

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-21

13 49 23 Integrated RF/MRI Shielding Assemblies

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 05-24

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 05-23

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 05-23

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

03-23

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

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23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 03-23

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 03-24

23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 04-20

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 03-23

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 03-23

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-23

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-23

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 03-24

23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 03-24

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-23

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-24

23 84 00 Humidity Control Equipment 03-24

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DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 36 Wireways for Radiology Equipment 11-22

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-22

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-22

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22

26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22

26 25 11 Busways 11-22

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

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

27 05 33i Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 36i Cable Trays for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 53i Identification for Communications Systems 12-22

27 10 00i Structured Cabling 12-22

27 15 13i Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling 12-22

27 16 19i Communication Patch Cords, Station cords, and Cross-

Connect wire

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27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

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28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

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DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers 04-18

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

01-GI101 COVER SHEET

GI102 SHEET INDEX, OVERALL SIE PLAN, PROJECT NOTEAND

CODE SUMMARY

GI103 ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

GI105 GROUND FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

GI106 BASEMENT FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

GI107 ENLARGED GROUND LEVEL LIFE SFETY RANSORT &

DELIVERY ICRA PLAN

GI108 BASEMENT LIFE SAFETY & ICRA PLAN

GI109 PHASING PLAN

GI110 PARTITION TYPES

GI113 PARTITION DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

SF001 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

SF101 GROUND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN, SECTIONS & DETAILS

SF102 ROOF FRAMING PLAN, SECTIONS & DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

AD101 GROUND FLOOR & REFLECTED CEILING DEMOLITION

PLANS

AE101 GROUND FLOOR MRI CONSTRUCITON PLAN 7 REFLECTED

CEILING PLANS

AE104 ROOF 1 PLANS

AE105 ROOF 2 PLANS

AE106 ROOF 3 PLANS

AE107 ROOF DETAILS

QH101 NEW EQUIPMENT PLAN

AE522 SHIELDING DETAILS

AE523 SHIELDING DETAILS

AE601 DOOR & WINDOWSCHEDULE, TYPES & DETAILS

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AI701 FINISH PLAN & SCHEDULE

AI702 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI703 MILLWORK DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

FA101 GROUND FLOOR MRI FIRE ALARM

FX101 GROUND FLOOR MRI FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING SYMBOLS, NOTES & ABBREVIATIONS

PD401 GROUND LEVEL-PLUMBING DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLAN

PD402 GROUND LEVEL MED GAS DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLAN

PP401 GROUND LEVEL PLUMBING PRESSURE ENLARGED PLAN

PW401 GROUND LEVEL DWV PARTIAL PLAN

PX401 GROUND LEVEL MED GAS ENLARGED PLAN

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS, NOTES & ABBREVIATIOBS

MD111 ROOF HVAC DEMOLITION PARTIAL PLAN

MD112 ROOF PIPING DEMOLITION PARTIAL PLAN

MD401 GROUND LEVEL HVAC DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLAN

MD402 GROUND LEVEL PIPING DEMOLIIION ENLARGED PLAN

MP101 GROUND LEVEL PIPING PARTIAL PLAN

MP111 ROOF PIPING PARTIAL PLAN

MH111 ROOF HVAC PARTIAL PLAN

MP401 GROUND LEVEL HVAC PARTIAL ENLRGED PLAN

MP402 MECHANICAL PIPING ENLARGED PLANS

MH401 GROUND LEVEL PIPING ENLARGED PLAN

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHABICAL DETAILS

M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-504 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-505 MECHABICAL DETAILS

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-701 MECHAICAL CONROLS

M-702 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

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M-703 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-704 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-801 CHILLED WATER HYDRONIC RISER DIAGRAM

ELECTRICAL

E-101 ELECTRICAL LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS & NOTES

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-502 ELECTRICAL RESTRICTIONS & SCHEDULE DETAILS

E-503 ELECTRICAL RACEWAY SYMBOLS, LAYOUT & PLAN

E-504 ELECTRICAL MRI DETAILS

E-601 ELECTRICAL SCHEUDLES

E-602 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

ED101 BASEMENT-ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION OVERALL PLAN

ED102 GROUND LEVEL-ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION OVERALL PLAN

ED141 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITON-PARTIAL & ENLARGED PLAN

EL101 GROUND LEVEL-ELECTRICAL LIGHTING OVERALL PLAN

EL141 GROUND LEVEL-ELECTIRCAL LIGHTING ENLARGED PLAN

EP101 BASEMENT-ELECTRICAL POWER OVERALL PLAN

EP102 GROUND LEVEL-ELECTRICAL POWER OVERALL PLAN

EP103 ROOF LEVEL-ELECTRICAL POWER OVERALL PLAN

EP141 ELECTRICAL POWER-PARTIAL & ENLARGED PLAN

EP142 ELECTRICAL POWER-PARTIAL & ENLARGED PLAN

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TN101 TELECOMMUNICATIONS -OVERALL PLAN

TN141 TELECOMMUNICATIONS-ENLARGED PLAN

TN501 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Delete between // //if not applicable to project. Include following Notice on 8a contracts only.

2. //NOTICE: The provisions of this Section, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, pertain only to the contract between the Small Business Administration and its selected subcontractor(s).//

3. Verify identification requirements for all construction workers required by the medical center. ADD a statement concerning Photo ID requirements.

4. Provide general description of the project in 1.2.A.

5. “COR” is the term typically utilized in most paragraphs.

“COR” is utilized on major and CFM-managed projects.

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. The project is to renovate an existing interior area of the

MRI department on the Ground Floor of Building 1 and to install a new 1.5 MRIT at the James A. Haley VA Medical

Center in Tampa Florida. The program scope is to provide a

Control Room, Scan Room, System Component Room and Dressing

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Room. It will require structural framing reinforcement of the floor, roof equipment, power, life safety, etc. as required by the drawings and specifications.

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 _________________________

____ as required by drawings and specifications.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Following paragraph is applicable for construction at existing hospitals.

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

Representative (COR). Engineering Officer.// Cemetery

Director //.

B. SPEC WRITER NOTE: Include following paragraph only on A/E projects.

C. Offices of Romanyk Consulting Corporation, as

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

C. Offices of

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SPEC WRITER NOTE: The following paragraph is intended for use on Central Office projects and A/E projects where certain tests are to be performed by a VA retained Testing Laboratory.

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 workdays 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.

F. The reference to “Resident Engineer” or “Project Engineer” is synonymous with “COR”.

E.

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. In paragraph below change title, "GENERAL CONSTRUCTION" as

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2. Unit-price items will only be used when their use is directed by the Project Manager. When using unit-price items insert FAR clause 52.215-26 in the contract specifications.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID. Contractor to provide all labor, equipment, materials and supervision necessary to complete Project 673-CSI-132. A field survey for asbestos and lead paint for the portions of the project scope has not detected any hazardous materials. All work to be done in a first-class manner as approved by the COR.

A. ITEM I, //GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: //BASE BID //_______://

Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, //______// necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

1. AE should define the specific scope of the project in the bid items to provide a project overview. A breakdown of additional items should be added to cover the work as required.

2. If prices are needed for Alternate Bid Items, describe Alternate Items below and show items on SOLICITAION, OFFER AND AWARD (SF 1442). Coordinate with Project Manager. Alternates

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B. ALTERNATE NO.1: BASE BID except delete________________________________

C. ALTERNATE NO.1: ALTERNATE 1 except delete

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.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Modify following article to suit the project.

Coordinate with Medical Center.

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:

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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 //escort// arrangements// can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site // 24 hours a days, 7 days a week// // after construction hours//.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

D.C. Key Control:

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Coordinate with Medical Center.

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (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 //install all permanent cores at completion of the work// turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation //. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E.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).

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

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

F.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. //An unlimited//A limited// number of //(2 to 5)// permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility

Manager.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Coordinate editing with facility Safety Manager/Officer at VA medical facilities. Edit subparagraphs C, E, G, H, M, P and Q carefully as they directly relate to interim life safety measures required in or adjacent to construction affecting occupied buildings by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. At other sites, edit for project and delete // and facility Safety // Manager // Officer// provisions.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the

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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.

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Use Paragraphs D through O for projects at existing sites and Paragraphs E* through F* for projects at new stations.

2. If construction fences are required, and if there are any requirements or limitations on workers’ parking and access by VA or Contractor, they should be so stated in this article.

3. Check with requirements of Network Analysis System when that Section is included on project, because the Project Analysis Group generally composes the following subparagraphs G through H' to supplement the NAS section.

4. On large projects, the drawings should indicate the space available to the Contractor. On

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

E. Workers are subject to rules of // Medical Center //

Cemetery // applicable to their conduct.

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

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of // Medical Center // Cemetery // 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

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

H. //Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR . All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

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

Contractor. //

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, Project Number 673-CSI-132 September 05, 2025

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The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. To ensure 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 ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

// Medical Center Director, // Cemetery Director, // COR

// and Contractor, as follows:

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Set up phasing by buildings, wings, floors, or areas in accordance with information received from Medical Center through Project Director.

Phase I:

Phase II:

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Following paragraphs J and K shall be used where entire buildings are vacated. Coordinate with preceding phasing paragraph. Edit and use paragraphs J and K as indicated by project requirements. If the project includes NAS, the Project

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Analysis Group should furnish information about which buildings or areas that cannot be vacated during construction.

J. //Building (s) No. (s) // Part of Bldg.// _63____will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to

Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use the first sentence of Paragraph K, including material enclosed within " // ," only if all areas will be vacated by VA during the periods of alterations. Delete material within " // " from first sentence and include subparagraph 1 and 2 if one or more areas will be occupied by VA during the periods of alterations.

K. //Building(s) No.(s) _______ will be occupied during performance of work // . // ; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated. //

1. //Certain areas of Building(s) No. (s) _____ will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods as listed below:

AREA PERIOD

(a) ______

(b) ______

(c) ______

K. (d) ______

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2.1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all

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

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

3.2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in

preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed. //

L. //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.

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M. 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.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: If anticipated work involves a serious disruption of services, the permitted down time and other limitations should be mentioned in the specification.

N. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

// Medical Center // Cemetery // 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.

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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 // [Chief Engineer] [Chief of

Facilities Management]. 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 in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of // Medical Center // Cemetery //. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than

Contractor's normal working hours.

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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.

O. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated 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.

P. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. // Wherever excavation for new utility lines

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

Q. 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.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use following Subparagraph O on existing cemetery projects only.

R. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workers shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

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2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Include the following references to Supply Representative only on STATION

LEVEL PROJECTS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of

VA Supply Service, of // buildings // areas of buildings // in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by // both, // all three, // to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

// buildings. //

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

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

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings

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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 // and/or Supply

Representative //, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

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

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

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved.

They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the

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

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the

Contractor and be removed by Contractor from // Medical

Center // Cemetery //.

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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 Government.

When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of

Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the

Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with

Contractor's operation.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use the following subparagraph only when there are existing PCB transformers or capacitors to be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. Verify the need for this subparagraph with the Team Electrical Engineer.

4. //PCB Transformers // and Capacitors // : The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated

Biphenyl (PCB) transformers // and capacitors // . The transformers // and capacitors // shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the

Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of

Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively.

The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance

Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers // and capacitors // for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous

Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform

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Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form

8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the

Manifest to the Medical Center's // Cemetery's // Chief.

a) Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261.....Identification and Listing of Hazardous

Waste

40 CFR 262.....Standards Applicable to Generators of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263.....Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761.....PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use

Prohibitions

49 CFR 172.....Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173.....Shippers - General Requirements for

Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173.....Subpart A General

49 CFR 173.....Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous

Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173.....Subpart J Other Regulated Material;

Definitions and Preparation

TSCA...........Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7//

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Tailor or delete the following Article and

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1.9 //PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

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

Officer.

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

Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may

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C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL

CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage

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

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use following paragraph when the disturbed area on the site exceeds one acre.

Confirm with the Project Manager.

D.C. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and

Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions.

A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the

(appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management

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