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610A4-16-101 CORRECT OIT DEFICIENCIES, FORT WAYNE, INDIANA 01-01-17

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-15

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 09-16

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-16

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 09-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 02-16

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 02-16

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 08-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16

09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 10-15

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 02-16

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 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 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-15

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11

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 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-15

26 24 16 Panel Boards 05-14

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26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16

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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

GENERAL INFORMATION

GI001 Cover Sheet

GI002 Architectural Abbreviations and Symbols

GI003 Campus Plan

GI004 ICRA Drawings Class I and II

GI005 Infection Control Plan Building #1

GI006 Infection Control Plan Building #1

GI007 Infection Control Plan Building #2-3

GI008 Infection Control Plan Building #4-6

AG001 Architectural General Information Details and Schedules

PG001 Plumbing General Information Details and Schedules

MG001 Mechanical General Information Details and Schedules

BUILDING #1 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

1.AD100 Architectural Demolition Plan – Partial Lower Level

1.AD101 Architectural Demolition Plan – Partial First Floor

1.AD102 Architectural Demolition Plan – Partial Second Floor

1.AD105 Architectural Demolition Plan – Partial Fifth Floor

1.AD900 Architectural Demolition RCP – Partial Lower Level

1.AD901 Architectural Demolition RCP – Partial First Floor

1.AD902 Architectural Demolition RCP – Partial Second Floor

1.AD905 Architectural Demolition RCP – Partial Fifth Floor

1.AS100 Architectural Plan - Partial Lower Level

1.AS101 Architectural Plan - Partial First Floor

1.AS102 Architectural Plan - Partial Second Floor

1.AS105 Architectural Plan - Partial Fifth Floor

1.AS201 Architectural Roof Plan

1.AS900 Architectural RCP - Partial Lower Level

1.AS901 Architectural RCP - Partial First Floor

1.AS902 Architectural RCP - Partial Second Floor

1.AS905 Architectural RCP - Partial Fifth Floor

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BUILDING #1 PLUMBING DRAWINGS

1.PD100 Plumbing Demolition Plan – Partial Lower Level

1.PD105 Plumbing Demolition Plan – Partial Fifth Floor

1.PL100 Plumbing Plan – Partial Lower Level

BUILDING #1 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

1.MD100 Mechanical Demolition Plan – Partial Lower Level

1.MD101 Mechanical Demolition Plan – Partial First Floor

1.MD105 Mechanical Demolition Plan – Partial Fifth Floor

1.MH100 Mechanical Plan – Partial Lower Level

1.MH101 Mechanical Plan – Partial First Floor

1.MH102 Mechanical Plan – Partial Second Floor

1.MH105 Mechanical Plan – Partial Fifth Floor

BUILDING #1 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

1.ED100 Electrical Demolition Plan – Partial Lower Level

1.ED101 Electrical Demolition Plan – Partial First Floor

1.ED102 Electrical Demolition Plan – Partial Second Floor

1.ED105 Electrical Demolition Plan – Partial Fifth Floor

1.ES100 Electrical Plan – Partial Lower Level

1.ES101 Electrical Plan – Partial First Floor

1.ES102 Electrical Plan – Partial Second Floor

1.ES105 Electrical Plan – Partial Fifth Floor

BUILDING #2 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

2.AD102 Architectural Demolition Plan – Partial Second Floor

2.AD902 Architectural Demolition RCP – Partial Second Floor

2.AS102 Architectural Plan - Partial Second Floor

2.AS902 Architectural RCP - Partial Second Floor

BUILDING #2 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

2.MH102 Mechanical Plan – Partial Second Floor

BUILDING #2 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

2.ED102 Electrical Demolition Plan – Partial Second Floor

2.ES102 Electrical Plan – Partial Second Floor

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BUILDING #3 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

3.AD100 Architectural Demolition Plan – Basement

3.AD900 Architectural Demolition RCP – Basement

3.AS100 Architectural Plan - Basement

3.AS900 Architectural RCP - Basement

BUILDING #3 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

3.MH100 Mechanical Plan – Basement

BUILDING #3 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

3.ED100 Electrical Demolition Plan – Basement

3.ES100 Electrical Plan – Basement

BUILDING #4 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

4.AD100 Architectural Demolition Plan – Basement

4.AD900 Architectural Demolition RCP – Basement

4.AS100 Architectural Plan - Basement

4.AS900 Architectural RCP - Basement

BUILDING #4 PLUMBING DRAWINGS

4.PD100 Plumbing Demolition Plan – Basement

4.PL100 Plumbing Plan - Basement

BUILDING #4 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

4.MH100 Mechanical Plan – Basement

BUILDING #4 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

4.ED100 Electrical Demolition Plan – Basement

4.ES100 Electrical Plan – Basement

BUILDING #5 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

5.AD100 Architectural Demolition Plan – Basement

5.AD900 Architectural Demolition RCP – Basement

5.AS100 Architectural Plan - Basement

5.AS900 Architectural RCP - Basement

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BUILDING #5 PLUMBING DRAWINGS

5.PD100 Plumbing Demolition Plan – Basement

5.PL100 Plumbing Plan - Basement

BUILDING #5 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

5.MD100 Mechanical Demolition Plan - Basement

5.MH100 Mechanical Plan – Basement

BUILDING #5 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

5.ED100 Electrical Demolition Plan – Basement

5.ES100 Electrical Plan – Basement

BUILDING #6 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

6.AD101 Architectural Demolition Plan – Partial First Floor

6.AD901 Architectural Demolition RCP – Partial First Floor

6.AS101 Architectural Plan - Partial First Floor

6.AS901 Architectural RCP - Partial First Floor

BUILDING #6 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

6.MD101 Mechanical Demolition Plan - Partial First Floor

6.MH101 Mechanical Plan – Partial First Floor

BUILDING #6 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

6.ED101 Electrical Demolition Plan – Partial First Floor

6.ES101 Electrical Plan – Partial First Floor

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610A4-16-101 CORRECT OIT DEFICIENCIES, FORT WAYNE, INDIANA 11-01-15

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 RESTORATION

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 INSTRUCTIONS

1.19 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.20 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT /ITEMS

1.21 SAFETY SIGN

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. The General Contractor, also referred to in the Contract Documents as

“Contractor” shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for VA Northern Indiana Health

Care System in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Correct OI&T Deficiencies as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders shall be made only by appointment with the Contract Officer Representative (COR).

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

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

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and all other necessary resources to complete work for the OI&T project. Work includes general construction, alterations, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and finishes, and necessary removal of existing elements as described within the Contract Documents.

B. Owner Select Contractors approved for bidding specific work:

1. Door Access Security Systems:

(Bid and Install Door Access Security Hardware under contract)

a. Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc.

9998 Crosspoint Blvd #200, Indianapolis, IN 46256

National Sales Rep: Tom Dymacek, Ph 202-641-9124

Project Manager: Zach Barnes, Ph 765-438-6339

2. Roofing (TPO) and Mechanical Curbs

(Bid and Install under contract and to maintain existing roof

Warranty)

a. Veterans Construction Services

30126 Bretton, Livonia, MI 48152

Contact: Neal Krantz, Ph 248-442-8722

3. Firestopping Systems

(Provide materials for Fire Stop systems)

a. Hilti, Inc.

P.O. Box 21148 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74121-1148

Contact: Andrew Batt, Ph 1-800-879-8000

4. Building Maintenance System (BMS)

(Tie-ins to existing BMS system)

a. Havel Brothers

7525 DiSalle Boulevard

Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Contact ph: 260-487-7900

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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 shall be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security General:

1. Administrative security procedures shall remain effective for the entire duration of the project. Contractor to coordinate with the

COR for all project specific security requirements.

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.

The General Contractor shall report to the COR to coordinate badge requirements.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the COR so that appropriate security requirements can be arranged. 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 COR.

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

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall be given a temporary key by the COR, for access to rooms / spaces described in the Contract Documents.

The General Contractor shall also provide duplicate keys and lock

01 00 00 -4 combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and for any other emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all keys provided to him at the end of the project or as directed by the COR. All permanent lock cylinders to be installed by the VA locksmith for permanent installation.

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”.

a. Sensitive Information – VA sensitive information is all departmental data, on any storage media or in any form or format, which requires protection due to the risk of harm that could result from inadvertent or deliberate disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the information. The term includes information whose improper use or disclosure could adversely affect the ability of an agency to accomplish its mission, proprietary information, records about individuals requiring protection under various confidentiality provisions such as the Privacy Act and the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and information that can be withheld under the Freedom of Information

Act. Examples of VA sensitive information include the following:

individually- identifiable medical, benefits, and personal information; financial, budgetary, research, quality assurance;

confidential commercial, critical infrastructure, investigatory, and law enforcement information; information that is confidential and privileged in litigation such as information protected by the deliberative process privilege, attorney-work privilege, and the attorney client privilege; and other information which, if released could result in violation of law or harm or unfairness to any individual or group, or could adversely affect the national interest or the conduct of federal programs.

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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 shall need it for the project. Return the information to the COR upon request.

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

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

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. Contractor designated parking and staging areas are shown on the drawing Campus

Plan. All construction parking may be restricted by the COR.

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

01 00 00 -6 without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at his expense upon completion of the work.

With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. 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 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.

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

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

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

G. 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 involved.

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H. Phasing:

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

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include:

All work as outlined in the Contract Documents. 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 outlined within the Contract

Documents. Phases: Refer to construction drawings for additional information on phasing.

I. Building(s) No.(s) 1 shall be occupied during performance of work.

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 shall 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, and lighting to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

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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 equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever shall 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, and 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 the COR. The Contractor and any of its employees shall not disconnect, move or cut any active cable or wire directly tied to OI&T servers, panels, cameras or related

OI&T devices that are part of the VA’s communications system. The

Contractor is responsible for coordinating all work around such equipment and cabling that is designated to remain in place and active for the duration of the project. Any interruption of service that may be required by the contract documents the Contractor shall notify and coordinate with the 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.

Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, in advance of proposed interruption as outlined in construction drawings. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor shall be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption shall 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 shall be requested, in writing, in advance as outlined in construction drawings prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service shall be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval shall 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 shall 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.

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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 COR 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, required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which shall be furnished by Government.

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract shall 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: Five 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 flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, shall 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. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are 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 whereas directed by the 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 shall be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

1.09 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

01 00 00 -12 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) 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, and cables, of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by Viridian Architectural Design and SCO Engineering.

The data from these investigations are instructive for the production of design information and are incorporated into the Contract Documents in order to aid the Contractor in his Bid, but shall not be held to be all inclusive.

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B. The Contractor shall be responsible to conduct their own field investigations, surveys and reports and due diligence to examine all physical and legal requirements of the Contract Documents prior to submitting his Bid. The Contractor by agreement in his execution of the contract with the VA also implies representation that the said Contract

Documents are complete with sufficient data to determine the cost of

Work and to fulfill all obligations to construct the work described therein.

C. Any inconsistency or conflict between the drawings and existing site, not withstanding unforeseen conditions, the Contractor shall notify the

COR immediately for issuance of addenda or clarifications prior the Bid submission date. Materials, Equipment or Work items not covered in the

Bid but are reasonably inferable as necessary to produce the intended results for the completion of Work, may be obligated for inclusion in the contract after the Bid date and shall be completed by the

Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials shall not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials shall not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of

Veterans Affairs, bidders shall be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

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If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, parking lots, equipment are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COR one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work.

1.12 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.

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 COR.

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

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1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on medical center property and, when authorized by the COR. See campus plan for additional information.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power shall 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 will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

Vibrations shall 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.

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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.

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 shall be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel shall be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators.

The COR shall ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Contractor may use the service elevator Personnel for operating elevators shall not be provided by the Department of Veterans

Affairs. VA employees and patients have first use priority over the elevators.

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.

3. Government shall accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, 01 00 00 -17 lime, grit, and stones, during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractor’s expense.

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

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

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

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 shall 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 amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. 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 COR, 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.

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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, shall not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

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.

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 shall be cause for revocation (at COR's discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.18 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 and finish material shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment and finish material to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment and finish material. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and

01 00 00 -19 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 shall reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals shall referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished shall 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 shall 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 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 Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.19 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The Government shall deliver to the Contractor, the

Government-furnished property shown on the drawings.

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

C. Contractor shall be prepared to receive this equipment from Government and store or place such equipment not less than 90 days before

Completion Date of project.

D. Notify Contracting Officer in writing, 60 days in advance, of date on which Contractor will be prepared to receive equipment furnished by

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

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

At such time the Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of equipment described, make notations, and immediately furnish the Government representative with a written statement as to its condition or shortages.

2. Contractor thereafter is responsible for such equipment until such time as acceptance of contract work is made by the Government.

E. Equipment furnished by the Government will be delivered in a partially assembled (knock down) condition in accordance with existing standard commercial practices, complete with all fittings, fastenings, and appliances necessary for connections to respective services installed under contract. All fittings and appliances (i.e., couplings, ells, tees, nipples, piping, conduits, cables, and the like) necessary to make the connection between the Government furnished equipment item and the utility stub-up shall be furnished and installed by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

F. Completely assemble and install the Government furnished equipment in place ready for proper operation in accordance with specifications and drawings.

G. Furnish supervision of installation of equipment at construction site by qualified factory trained technicians regularly employed by the equipment manufacturer.

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1.20 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT/ ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment and items shown to be relocated by the Contractor. Items not specifically designated to be moved by the Contractor shall not be moved without prior approval of the COR.

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

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". See project drawings for additional information.

D. Provide all new 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.

1.21 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by the COR. Face of sign shall be

19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by

100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm (three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by the COR.

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SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This specification…