Specifications.pdf

Correct Plumbing Piping and Replace Fixtures

VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN

November 20, 2020

Bid Documents Specifications

Project Number: 614-18-106

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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 12-18 01 01 110 IC Infection Control 03-20 01 01 10 1-Hour Construction Smoke Barrier 03-20 01 01 10 FSS Fire and Safety Control 03-20 01 27 50 Unit Prices 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 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.2 Targeted Survey for Asbestos 03-20 02 82 13.3 Biannual Periodic Report 01-20 02 82 13.4 Asbestos OM Closure Form 06-11

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (NOT USED)

03 30 53 (Short Form) Cast-In-Place Concrete 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

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09 67 23.20 Resinous Flooring (Epoxy Base) 09-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-14

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15 22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 12-16 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16 23 09 24 Water Quality Monitoring and Instrumentation N/A 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 08-17

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 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

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 10-18 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (NOT

USED)

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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

G001 Cover Sheet

G002 Legends, Abbreviations and Notes

G003 General Key Notes

G004 Phasing Plan and Notes – First Floor

G005 Phasing Plan and Notes – Third Floor

HAZARDOUS ABATEMENT

H001 Hazardous Material Abatement General Notes

ARCHITECTURAL

Building 1

1-A101 Building 1 – Pipe Basement Plan – Overall Plan

1-A102 Building 1 – Pipe Basement Plan – Zone A

1-A104 Building 1 – Pipe Basement Plan – Zone C

1-A108 Building 1 – Ground Floor – Overall Plan

1-A109 Building 1 – Ground Floor – Zone A Plan

1-A110 Building 1 – Ground Floor – Zone B Plan

1-A111 Building 1 – Ground Floor – Zone C Plan

1-A112 Building 1 – Ground Floor– Zone D Plan

1-A113 Building 1 – Ground Floor– Zone E Plan

1-A114 Building 1 – Ground Floor – Zone F Plan

1-A115 Building 1 – First Floor – Overall Plan

1-A116 Building 1 – First Floor – Zone A Plan

1-A117 Building 1 – First Floor – Zone B Plan

1-A118 Building 1 – First Floor – Zone C Plan

1-A119 Building 1 – First Floor – Zone D Plan

1-A120 Building 1 – First Floor – Zone E Plan

1-A121 Building 1 – First Floor – Zone F Plan

1-A122 Building 1 – Second Floor – Overall Plan

1-A123 Building 1 – Second Floor – Zone A Plan

1-A124 Building 1 – Second Floor – Zone B Plan

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Architecture Building 1 (cont.)

1-A125 Building 1 – Second Floor – Zone C Plan

1-A126 Building 1 – Second Floor – Zone D Plan

1-A127 Building 1 – Second Floor – Zone E Plan

1-A128 Building 1 – Second Floor – Zone F Plan

1-A129 Building 1 – Third Floor – Overall Plan

1-A130 Building 1 – Third Floor – Zone A Plan

1-A131 Building 1 – Third Floor – Zone B Plan

1-A132 Building 1 – Third Floor – Zone C Plan

1-A133 Building 1 – Fourth Floor – Overall Plan

Building 1A

1A-A101 Building 1A - Ground Floor – Overall Plan

1A-A102 Building 1A - Ground Floor – Zone A

1A-A103 Building 1A - Ground Floor – Zone B

1A-A104 Building 1A - Ground Floor – Zone C

1A-A105 Building 1A - Ground Floor – Zone D

1A-A106 Building 1A – First Floor – Overall Plan

1A-A107 Building 1A – First Floor – Zone A

1A-A108 Building 1A – First Floor – Zone B

1A-A109 Building 1A – First Floor – Zone C

1A-A110 Building 1A – First Floor – Zone D

A1-A111 Building 1A – Second Floor – Overall Plan

A1-A112 Building 1A – Second Floor – Zone A

A1-A113 Building 1A – Second Floor – Zone B

A1-A114 Building 1A – Second Floor – Zone C

A1-A115 Building 1A – Second Floor – Zone D

A1-A116 Building 1A – Third Floor – Overall Plan

A1-A117 Building 1A – Third Floor – Zone A

A1-A118 Building 1A – Third Floor – Zone B

A1-A119 Building 1A – Third Floor – Zone C

A1-A120 Building 1A – Third Floor – Zone D

A1-A121 Building 1A – Fourth Floor – Overall Plan

A1-A122 Building 1A – Fourth Floor – Zone A

A1-A123 Building 1A – Fourth Floor – Zone B

A1-A124 Building 1A – Fourth Floor – Zone C

A1-A125 Building 1A – Fourth Floor – Zone D

A1-A126 Building 1A – Fifth Floor – Overall Plan

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Architecture Building 1A (cont.)

A1-A127 Building 1A – Fifth Floor – Zone A

A1-A128 Building 1A – Fifth Floor – Zone B

A1-A129 Building 1A – Fifth Floor – Zone C

A1-A130 Building 1A – Fifth Floor – Zone D

Building 1AC

1AC-A101 Building 1AC – Ground Floor – Overall Plan

1AC-A102 Building 1AC – First Floor – Overall Plan

1AC-A103 Building 1AC – Second Floor – Overall Plan

9-A501 Wall Details

9-A601 Partition Types and Finish Schedule

PLUMBING

P001 Legends and Notes

P002 Controls and Instrumentation

Building 1

1-PD101 Basement Floor Zone A Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD102 Basement Floor Zone B Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD103 Basement Floor Zone C Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD104 Basement Floor Zone D Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD105 Basement Floor Zone E Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD106 Basement Floor Zone F Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD107 Ground Floor Zone A Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD108 Ground Floor Zone B Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD109 Ground Floor Zone C Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD110 Ground Floor Zone D Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD111 Ground Floor Zone E Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD112 Ground Floor Zone F Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD113 First Floor Zone A Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD114 First Floor Zone B Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD115 First Floor Zone C Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD116 First Floor Zone D Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD117 First Floor Zone E Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD118 First Floor Zone F Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD119 Second Floor Zone A Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD120 Second Floor Zone B Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD121 Second Floor Zone C Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD122 Second Floor Zone D Demolition Piping Plan

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Plumbing – Bldg. 1 (cont.)

1-PD123 Second Floor Zone E Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD124 Second Floor Zone F Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD125 Third Floor Zone A Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD126 Third Floor Zone B Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD127 Third Floor Zone C Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD128 Fourth Floor Zone A Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD129 Fourth Floor Zone B Demolition Piping Plan

1-PD201 Mechanical Room Demolition Plumbing Phase 1

1-PD202 Mechanical Room Demolition Plumbing Phase 2

1-MED201 Mechanical Room Demolition Steam Phase 1

1-MED202 Mech Room Demolition Steam & Electrical Phase 2

1-PP101 Basement Level Zone A New Work Piping Plan

1-PP102 Basement Level Zone B New Work Piping Plan

1-PP103 Basement Level Zone C New Work Piping Plan

1-PP104 Basement Level Zone D New Work Piping Plan

1-PP105 Basement Level Zone E New Work Piping Plan

1-PP106 Basement Level Zone F New Work Piping Plan

1-PP107 Ground Floor Zone A New Work Piping Plan

1-PP108 Ground Floor Zone B New Work Piping Plan

1-PP109 Ground Floor Zone C New Work Piping Plan

1-PP110 Ground Floor Zone D New Work Piping Plan

1-PP111 Ground Floor Zone E New Work Piping Plan

1-PP112 Ground Floor Zone F New Work Piping Plan

1-PP113 First Floor Zone A New Work Piping Plan

1-PP114 First Floor Zone B New Work Piping Plan

1-PP115 First Floor Zone C New Work Piping Plan

1-PP116 First Floor Zone D New Work Piping Plan

1-PP117 First Floor Zone E New Work Piping Plan

1-PP118 First Floor Zone F New Work Piping Plan

1-PP119 Second Floor Zone A New Work Piping Plan

1-PP120 Second Floor Zone B New Work Piping Plan

1-PP121 Second Floor Zone C New Work Piping Plan

1-PP122 Second Floor Zone D New Work Piping Plan

1-PP123 Second Floor Zone E New Work Piping Plan

1-PP124 Second Floor Zone F New Work Piping Plan

1-PP125 Third Floor Zone A New Work Piping Plan

1-PP126 Third Floor Zone B New Work Piping Plan

1-PP127 Third Floor Zone C New Work Piping Plan

1-PP128 Fourth Floor Zone A New Work Piping Plan

1-PP129 Fourth Floor Zone B New Work Piping Plan

1-PP201 Mechanical Room New Work Plumbing Phase 1

1-PP301 Wtr Htr Plumb Piping New Work Riser Diag - Phase 1

1MEP201 Mechanical Room New Work Steam & Electrical Phase 1

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Building 1A

1A-PD101 Ground Floor Zone A – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD102 Ground Floor Zone B – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD103 Ground Floor Zone C – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD104 Ground Floor Zone D – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD105 First Floor Zone A – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD106 First Floor Zone B – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD107 First Floor Zone C – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD108 First Floor Zone D – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD109 Second Floor Zone A – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD110 Second Floor Zone B – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD111 Second Floor Zone C – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD112 Second Floor Zone D – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD113 Third Floor Zone A – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD114 Third Floor Zone B – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD115 Third Floor Zone C – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD116 Third Floor Zone D – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD117 Fourth Floor Zone A – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD118 Fourth Floor Zone B – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD119 Fourth Floor Zone C – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD120 Fourth Floor Zone D – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD121 Fifth Floor Zone A – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD122 Fifth Floor Zone B – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD123 Fifth Floor Zone C – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD124 Fifth Floor Zone D – Demolition Piping Plan

1A-PD201 Mech Room Demolition Plumbing - Phases 1 & 2

1A-PD301 Wtr Htr Plumb Piping Demo Riser Diag-Phase 1

1A-PD302 Wtr Htr Plumb Piping Demo Riser Diag-Phase 2

1A-MED201 Mech Room Demo Steam and Electrical Phases 1&2

1A-PP101 Ground Floor Zone A – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP102 Ground Floor Zone B – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP103 Ground Floor Zone C – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP104 Ground Floor Zone D – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP105 First Floor Zone A – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP106 First Floor Zone B – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP107 First Floor Zone C – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP108 First Floor Zone D – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP109 Second Floor Zone A – New Work Piping Plan

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Plumbing – Bldg. 1A (cont.)

1A-PP110 Second Floor Zone B – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP111 Second Floor Zone C – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP112 Second Floor Zone D – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP113 Third Floor Zone A – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP114 Third Floor Zone B – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP115 Third Floor Zone C – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP116 Third Floor Zone D – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP117 Fourth Floor Zone A – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP118 Fourth Floor Zone B – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP119 Fourth Floor Zone C – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP120 Fourth Floor Zone D – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP121 Fifth Floor Zone A – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP122 Fifth Floor Zone B – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP123 Fifth Floor Zone C – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP124 Fifth Floor Zone D – New Work Piping Plan

1A-PP201 Mech Room – New Work Plumbing - Phases 1 & 2

1A-PP301 Wtr Htr Plumb Ppg New Work Riser Diag – Phase 1

1A-PP302 Wtr Htr Plumb Ppg New Work Riser Diag – Phase 2

1A-MEP201 Mech Room – New Work Steam & Elect Phases 1&2

Building 1AC

1AC-PD101 Ground Floor – Demolition Piping Plan

1AC-PD102 First Floor – Demolition Piping Plan

1AC-PD103 Second Floor – Demolition Piping Plan

1AC-PD201 Mech Room Demolition Plumbing - Phases 1 & 2

1AC-PD301 Wtr Htr Plumb Piping Demo Riser Diag – Phase 1

1AC-PD302 Wtr Htr Plumb Piping Demo Riser Diag – Phase 2

1AC-MED201 Mech Room – Demo Steam & Electrical Phases 1&2

1AC-PP101 Ground Floor – New Work Piping Plan

1AC-PP102 First Floor – New Work Piping Plan

1AC-PP103 Second Floor – New Work Piping Plan

1AC-PP201 Mech Room – New Work Plumbing - Phases 1 & 2

1AC-PP301 Wtr Htr Plumb Ppg New Work Riser Diag – Phase 1

1AC-PP302 Wtr Htr Plumb Ppg New Work Riser Diag – Phase 2

1AC-MEP201 Mech Room – New Work Steam & Elect Phases 1&2

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PP401 Details

PP402 Details

PP501 Schedules

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Plumbing Corrections and Fixture

Replacement as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Toland-Mizell-Molnar, 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 or his duly authorized representative.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM I, Base Bid: Work includes all work in Building 1, Building 1-A, and Building 1-AC as described in contract documents for general construction, plumbing, electrical, monitoring equipment, controls, architectural, and related trades as necessary for a complete project as related to dead end removal, water heater replacement, hot water circulation pump replacement, balancing valve replacement, new medium pressure steam supply pipe, new condensate return pipe, new high pressure steam to medium pressure steam pressure reducing station, new steam pressure relief valve vent piping, new cold water pipe for heater replacement, new hot water pipe for heater replacement, new hot water return pipe for heater replacement, and new insulation for all associated pipe. Water heaters shall be installed, tested, and operational at one location/building before start of construction at any subsequent location/building. Building/location sequence will be

01 00 00 -2 directed by VA COR. Base Bid ITEM 1 includes a quantity of additional insulation footage of existing domestic water pipe, access panels, and asbestos containing materials removal and disposal listed on contract drawings.

NOTE: Water heater replacement, pump replacement, controls for water heaters and pumps, and any associated work for a complete and operable system for building 1-A in the bid set will remain a part of Base Bid ITEM 1 if deductive alternates are not included in the required contract work. Refer to contract documents for clouded, noted areas in Building 1-A to remain a part of Building 1 work.

1. Contract duration will be 588 days(84 weeks).

B. BID ITEM II - BID DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 1: All work described in Bid

Item I, except deduct all work items for Bldg. 1-AC.

1. Contract duration will be 560 days (80 weeks).

C. BID ITEM III - BID DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 2, All work described in Bid

Item II, except deduct remaining work items for Bldg. 1-A. Refer to contract documents for clouded, noted areas in Building 1-A to remain a part of Building 1 work.

1. Contract duration will be 455 days (65 weeks).

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.

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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 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 Contracting officers representative (CORfor 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”.

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

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”.

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

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

Officer, use only established roadways. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. // Provide unobstructed access to // Medical Center //

Cemetery // 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.

F. Phasing:

G. 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

01 00 00 -6 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: Night work hours.

H. 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 Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

I. Buildings_ will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated during work hours.

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

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

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

J. 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

01 00 00 -7 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.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

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

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

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

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

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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 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 and VAAR

852.236-88).

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

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

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

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1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

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 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 Chief.

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

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

Hazardous Waste

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C. .................................. 40 CFR 262 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

D. .................................. 40 CFR 263 Standards Applicable to

Transporters of Hazardous Waste

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

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

Hazardous Material Communications Regulations

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

Shipments and Packaging

H. .................................. 49 CRR 173 Subpart A General

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

Material for Transportation

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

Definitions and Preparation

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

1.9 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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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).

1.10 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR’s review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.11 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical

Center property When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.12 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted 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

Department of Veterans Affairs.

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.

c. Finish flooring.

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1.13 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. A Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center.

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines. Before final acceptance of the work by the

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

C. 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.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. Electricity is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

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

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. 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.

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1.15 TESTS

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

B. 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 Contracting Officer.

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, feedwater, 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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1.16 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

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor

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1.17 RELOCATED - EQUIPMENT - ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment and items indicated by symbol "R" or otherwise shown to be relocated by the Contractor.

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

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

D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and installation of relocated equipment; and leave such equipment in proper operating condition.

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

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INFECTION CONTROL

3/31/2020

DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies the control of environmental infection control and risk assessment that the Contractor must consider for construction & renovation projects in the medical facility. It includes Precautionary management of, Inspections and Noninvasive activities, small scale, short duration activities, that create minimal dust. Major demolition and construction projects that generate a moderate to high levels of dust. Movement of materials and equipment, and resources that are encountered or generated by the Contractor. The Contractor is obligated to consider the specified control measures with the costs included within the various contract items of work. An Infection Control Risk Assessment Matrix of Precautions for construction and renovation for activities follows.

All precautions in the determined class must be followed:

PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES

THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH CLASS

CLASS I 1. Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.

2. Immediately replace any ceiling tile displaced for visual inspection.

Upon completion of Project:

1. Clean work area upon completion of task.

CLASS II 1. Provide active means to prevent air-borne dust from dispersing into atmosphere.

2. Water mist work surfaces to control dust while cutting.

3. Seal unused doors with duct tape.

4. Block off and seal air vents.

5. Place dust mat at entrance and exit of work area as needed.

6. Remove or isolate HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

Upon completion of Project:

1. Wipe work surfaces with cleaner/disinfectant.

2. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

3. Wet mop and/or vacuum with HEPA filtered vacuum before leaving work area.

4. Upon…