36C25018B0109-004.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

BATTLE CREEK VA MEDICAL CENTER

BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN

ADA COMPLIANT ACCESS,

VARIOUS BUILDINGS

Vol. 1 – Divisions 0 thru 10

VA Project No.: 515-14-104 MEGA Project No.: 15-042 C2AE Project No.: 15-0048

100% BID DOCUMENTS

Prepared By:

Monument Engineering Group Associates, Inc.

638 S. Grand Avenue

Fowlerville, Michigan 48836

C2AE

211 E. Water Street, Suite 213L

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007

July 14, 2017

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Section 00 01 10 ADA Compliant Access to Various Building Battle Creek VA Medical Center VA Project: 515-14-104 Revision 05-15

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SECTION 00 01 10 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 03-12 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 07-13 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 11 Sustainable Design Requirements 02-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-14

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-11 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 09-11 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 02-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-12 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 03-10 05 31 00 Steel Decking 10-12 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 07-11 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 05-15

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06 16 63 Sheathing 05-12

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 06-12 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 10-10 07 24 00 Exterior Insulation-Finish Systems 10-11 07 25 00 Weather Barriers 03-14 07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 05-12 07 54 16 Ethylene Interpolymer (KEE) Roofing 05-15 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 05-15 07 84 00 Firestopping 05-15 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 05-15

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 10-11 08 42 29.23 Sliding Automatic Entrances 06-13 08 71 00 Door Hardware 02-15 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 06-12 08 80 00 Glazing 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 10-14 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 10-11 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 03-11 09 67 23.60 Resinous (Urethane and Epoxy Mortar) Flooring 05-11 09 91 00 Painting 05-15

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 05-15

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 05-08

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-14 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 05-11 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 12-09

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 02-15 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12 23 21 13.55 Hydronic Slab Heating and Snow Melting Systems N/A 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-15 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-15 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 02-15 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-12 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 08-14 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 05-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 11-09 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 10-06

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27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 12-05 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-05 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 06-13

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 10-12 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 05-13 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 04-10 32 90 00 Planting 10-11

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

END OF SECTION

Section 00 01 15 ADA Compliant Access to Various Building

Revision 7-15

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SECTION 00 01 15 - LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

G-001 COVER SHEET

C-001 GENERAL NOTES AND LEGENDS

1-CP-101 BUILDING 1 EX. CONDITIONS, REMOVAL PLAN AND

DIMENSION, PAVING AND GRADING PLAN

5-CP-103 BUILDING 5 EX. CONDITIONS AND REMOVAL PLAN

5-CP-104 BUILDING 5 NEW ACCESS

8-CP-105 BUILDING 8 EX. CONDITIONS, REMOVAL PLAN AND

DIMENSION, PAVING AND GRADING PLAN

9-CP-106 BUILDING 9 EX. CONDITIONS, REMOVAL PLAN AND

DIMENSION, PAVING AND GRADING PLAN

10-CP-107 BUILDING 10 EX. CONDITIONS, REMOVAL PLAN AND

DIMENSION, PAVING AND GRADING PLAN

11-CP-108 BUILDING 11 EX. CONDITIONS, REMOVAL PLAN AND

DIMENSION, PAVING AND GRADING PLAN

12-CP-109 BUILDING 12 EX. CONDITIONS, REMOVAL PLAN AND

DIMENSION, PAVING AND GRADING PLAN

25-CP-110 BUILDING 25 EX. CONDITIONS, REMOVAL PLAN AND

DIMENSION, PAVING AND GRADING PLAN

C-501 DETAIL PLANS

C-502 DETAIL PLANS

C-503 DETAIL PLANS

5-S001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

5-S100 STRUCTURAL PLANS AND DETAILS

5-S500 STRUCTURAL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

1-A100 BUILDING 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

5-A100 BUILDING 5 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

5-A200 BUILDING 5 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

5-A300 BUILDING 5 BUILDING SECTIONS

5-A500 BUILDING 5 DETAILS

8-A100 BUILDING 8 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

9-A100 BUILDING 9 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

10-A100 BUILDING 10 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

11-A100 BUILDING 11 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

12-A100 BUILDING 12 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

25-A100 BUILDING 25 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

82-A100 BUILDING 82 LOWER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

CW-A100 WALKWAY ARCH MODIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 15 ADA Compliant Access to Various Building

Revision 7-15

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M000 MECHANICAL GENERAL INFORMATION

1-M101 BUILDING 1 – MECHANICAL PLAN

5-M101 BUILDING 5 – MECHANICAL PLAN

8-M101 BUILDING 8 – MECHANICAL PLAN

9-M101 BUILDING 9 – MECHANICAL PLAN

10-M101 BUILDING 10 – MECHANICAL PLAN

11-M101 BUILDING 11 – MECHANICAL PLAN

12-M101 BUILDING 12 – MECHANICAL PLAN

25-M101 BUILDING 25 – MECHANICAL PLAN

M500 MECHANICAL DETAILS

E000 ELECTRICAL GENERAL INFORMATION

1-E101 BUILDING 1 – ELECTRICAL PLAN

5-E101 BUILDING 5 – ELECTRICAL PLAN

8-E101 BUILDING 8 – ELECTRICAL PLAN

9-E101 BUILDING 9 – ELECTRICAL PLAN

10-E101 BUILDING 10 – ELECTRICAL PLAN

11-E101 BUILDING 11 – ELECTRICAL PLAN

12-E101 BUILDING 12 – ELECTRICAL PLAN

25-E101 BUILDING 25 – ELECTRICAL PLAN

82-E101 BUILDING 82 – ELECTRICAL PLAN

CW-E101 WALKWAY ELECTRICAL PLAN

Section 01 00 00 ADA Compliant Access to Various Building

Revision 10-15

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SECTION 01 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - 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. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, management, supervision, tools, and all other necessary resources to: Provide ADA compliant access to various building for the project ADA Compliant Access, Various Buildings, Battle Creek VA Medical Center, Project No. 515-14-104 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders will only be allowed during the pre-bid conference. All prospective bidders will be escorted to the sites by the COR. No prospective bidders will be allowed to enter Government buildings without an escort.

C. Offices of Monument Engineering Group Associates, Inc. (MEGA), as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer.

D. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) shall maintain a presence at the work site at any time work is being performed.

E. Training:

1. All on-site workers of the prime and sub-contractors shall have completed and received a certificate of completion of the 10 hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course or other equivalent competency training. The Construction Superintendent shall have completed and received certification of completing the 30 hour OSHA Construction Safety course.

2. Submit OSHA certifications for all on-site workers to the COR prior to any worker beginning on-site work.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. The Statement of Bid Item(s) is located within the solicitation Information and Instructions to Bidder section.

B. ALL PRICING IS TO BE ENTERED IN BLOCK 17 OF THE SF1442 SOLICITATION

OFFER PAGE (BLOCK 17) OR THE BID SCHEDULE IF SO INCLUDED WITH THE

SOLICITATION.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security:

1. 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 shall also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. No photography of VA premises is allowed without permission of the COR.

3. 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.

4. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the contractor shall give 5 working days prior notice to the Contracting Officer so that security and any necessary escort arrangements can be provided for the workers. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for any locked storage area, office or storage trailer, and any other locks installed by permission of the COR at the project site.

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

D. Document Control:

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

2. Should any documents, drawings, specifications, photographs, or other project documents 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. Any such marked security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer. All shall be returned to the Contracting Officer upon project completion.

a. Notify the Contracting Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

b. AT THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE ALL PROCEDURES

INVOLVING THE STORAGE, ENCRYPTION, SECURITY, AND VA

STANDARDS OF SENSITIVE DOCUMENTS AS WELL AS THE

SAFEKEEPING OF ALL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS NOT

CLASSIFIED AS SENSITIVE, WILL BE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL AND

APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED FOR CONTRACTOR’S

USE AND COMPLIANCE.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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C. 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.

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

E. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables 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.

F. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.4m (eight feet) minimum height, around the construction areas 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. Contractor shall be responsible for maintenance of the fence throughout the construction period. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

G. 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.

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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.

H. 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 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 COR’s prior knowledge and written approval of the Contracting Officer. 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

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 calendar 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.

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.

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I. 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.

J. 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 cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

K. 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 1.14, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

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

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

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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 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. Prior to the furnishing of any new items and any related work thereof, a mutual agreement between the Contractor and Contracting Officer on the total cost shall first be negotiated and a contract modification executed incorporating the changed work.

Contractor is cautioned only the Contracting Officer has the authority to make changes to the contract related to this section. Any changed work performed or new items provided prior to Contracting Officer authorization shall result in no adjustment to the contract price.

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.

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Article 1.7 ALTERATIONS, Article 1.10 RESTORATION, and Article 1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, of this Section for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed.

Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work 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 of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. Establish and plainly mark lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

B. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

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C. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumb-ness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

3. Lines and elevations of ramps and walkways.

D. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to COR.

E. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of Article 1.11 PROFESSIONAL

SURVEYING SERVICES.

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which shall be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications. In accordance with the contract Specifications and Drawings for Construction, Contractor is responsible to maintain and keep on site an as-built ‘red line’ set of drawings and specifications. These drawings and specifications shall contain up to date addendums, approved changes and modifications, approved Request for Information responses, and Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASI) for the project. The COR shall have ready access to inspect the as-built drawings and specifications, as well as field copies in use, to ensure current drawings and specifications are being deployed for use on project.

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 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 Contracting Officer.

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

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges. Contractor is responsible to ensure all roads clean and free of debris, mud, and spoils that may have been left on road as the direct or indirect result of Contractor’s work.

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

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

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the COR shall withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, TEMPORARY INSTALLATIONS. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces. Contractor is responsible to provide lock out-tag out of electrical, air, medical gases, water and steam work performed by Contractor. All work shall be approved by COR in accordance with provision set forth herein.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government. Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel.

Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

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

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

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

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1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.17 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, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

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

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

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

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

Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code.

Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

1.18 TESTS

A. As per specification Section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval 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. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feed-water, condensate and other related components.

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

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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.

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

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

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment.

They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations.

Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item.

Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished.

Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

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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. All training shall be videotaped by contractor on HD medium and copy shall be furnished on DVD with each O&M manual. 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 shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.20 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

A. Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

1.21 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Except where the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

B. Publication Dates: Comply with the standards in effect as of the date of the Contract Documents unless a specific date is indicated in the Contract Documents or the governing regulations cited herein.

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C. Conflicting Requirements: Where compliance with two (2) or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent and highest quality requirement. In the event of conflicting requirements within the Contract Documents, comply with the most stringent and highest quality requirement. Request a decision from the COR before proceeding on requirements that are different but apparently equal, and where it is uncertain which requirement is the most stringent.

D. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum acceptable. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of the requirements. Request a clarification from the COR regarding uncertainties before proceeding.

E. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on the Project is required to be familiar with industry standards applicable to its construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents.

F. Where copies of standards are needed to perform a required construction activity, the Contractor shall obtain copies directly from the publication source.

G. Abbreviations and Names: Trade association names and titles of general standards are frequently abbreviated. Where such acronyms or abbreviations are used in the Specifications or other Contract Documents, they mean the recognized name of the trade association, standards-generating organization, authorities having jurisdiction, or other entity applicable to the context of the text provision. Refer to Thompson Gale's "Encyclopedia of Associations," available in most libraries.

1.22 GOVERNING REGULATIONS AND AUTHORITIES

A. Copies of Regulations: Obtain copies of the following regulations and retain at the Project Site to be available for reference by parties who have a reasonable need during submittals, planning, and progress of the work, until final completion.

1. International Building Code 2015

2. International Existing Building Code 2015

3. International Mechanical Code 2015.

4. International Plumbing Code 2015.

5. International Energy Conservation Code 2015.

6. International Fire Code 2015.

7. National Electric Code NFPA 70 – 2011.

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8. Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) with VA Barrier Free Design Guide amendments.

9. NFPA 101 – 2015.

10. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Regulations/2010.

11. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 Occupational Safety and Health Regulations for

Construction/2010.

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SECTION 01 33 23 - SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 For the purposes of this contract, samples (including laboratory samples to be tested), test reports, certificates, and manufacturers' literature and data shall also be subject to the previously referenced requirements. The following text refers to all items collectively as SUBMITTALS.

1.2 Submit for approval, all of the items specifically mentioned under the separate sections of the specification, with information sufficient to evidence full compliance with contract requirements. Materials, fabricated articles and the like to be installed in permanent work shall equal those of approved submittals. After an item has been approved, no change in brand or make will be permitted unless:

A. Satisfactory written evidence is presented to, and approved by Contracting Officer, that manufacturer cannot make scheduled delivery of approved item or;

B. Item delivered has been rejected and substitution of a suitable item is an urgent necessity or;

C. Other conditions become apparent which indicates approval of such substitute item to be in best interest of the Government.

1.3 Forward submittals in sufficient time to permit proper consideration and approval action by Government. Time submission to assure adequate lead time for procurement of contract - required items. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals (including any laboratory samples to be tested) will not serve as a basis for extending contract time for completion.

1.4 Submittals will be reviewed for compliance with contract requirements by

Architect-Engineer, and action thereon will be taken by COR on behalf of the Contracting Officer.

1.5 Upon receipt of submittals, Architect-Engineer will assign a file number thereto.

Contractor, in any subsequent correspondence, shall refer to this file and identification number to expedite replies relative to previously approved or disapproved submittals.

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1.6 The Government reserves the right to require additional submittals, whether or not particularly mentioned in this contract. If additional submittals beyond those required by the contract are furnished pursuant to request therefor by Contracting Officer, adjustment in contract price and time will be made.

1.7 Schedules called for in specifications and shown on shop drawings shall be submitted for use and information of Department of Veterans Affairs and Architect-Engineer. However, the Contractor shall assume responsibility for coordinating and verifying schedules. The Contracting Officer and Architect- Engineer assumes no responsibility for checking schedules or layout drawings for exact sizes, exact numbers and detailed positioning of items.

1.8 Submittals must be submitted by Contractor only and shipped prepaid.

Contracting Officer assumes no responsibility for checking quantities or exact numbers included in such submittals.

A. Submit samples in single units unless otherwise specified. Submit shop drawings, schedules, manufacturers' literature and data, and certificates in quadruplicate, except where a greater number is specified.

B. Submittals will receive consideration only when covered by a transmittal letter signed by Contractor. Letter shall contain the list of items, name of Medical Center, name of Contractor, contract number, applicable specification paragraph numbers, applicable drawing numbers (and other information required for exact identification of location for each item), manufacturer and brand, ASTM or Federal Specification Number (if any) and such additional information as may be required by specifications for particular item being furnished. In addition, catalogs shall be marked to indicate specific items submitted for approval.

1. A copy of letter must be enclosed with items, and any items received without identification letter will be considered "unclaimed goods" and held for a limited time only.

2. Each sample, certificate, manufacturers' literature and data shall be labeled to indicate the name and location of the Medical Center, name of Contractor, manufacturer, brand, contract number and ASTM or Federal Specification Number as applicable and location(s) on project.

3. Required certificates shall be signed by an authorized representative of…