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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Department of Veterans Affairs Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

10701 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106

VA Site Prep for Intevo VA Project No. 541-18-505

PREPARED BY:

Perspectus Architecture Barber and Hoffman 13212 Shaker Square 2217 East 9th Street, Suite 350 Cleveland, Ohio 44120 Cleveland, Ohio 44115 P (216) 752-1800 P: (216) 875-0100 Project Contact: Tim Huffman Project Contact: Jon Leuthaeuser

Fredrick, Fredrick & Heller Engineers 672 East Royalton Road Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147 P (440) 546-9696 Project Contact: Lenny Hendrix

BID ISSUE

ISSUE DATE: 01/24/2020

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center 01-01-20

Project No. 541-18-505

Table of Contents

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION DESCRIPTION Date

DIVISION 0 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents 01-01-20 00 01 15 Drawing Index 07-01-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ATTACHMENTS

OSHA Requirements and Safety and Health Regulations –Attachment 1

Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) – Att. 2 Construction Safety Poster - Cleveland VA – Att. 3 Interim Life Safety Risk Assessment Form – Att. 4 Contractor Safety and Security Orientation – Att. 5 Job Safety Check Sheet - Attachment 6

01 32 16.15 Project Schedule 02-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

Site Specific Accident Prevention Plan - Sample Infection Control During Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment Infection Control Orientation for Construction

Workers

Infection Control Construction Permit Infection Control Construction Inspection Form

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19 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 10-17

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DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

Not Used

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

Not Used

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry and Millwork 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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

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 08-19 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09-18 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 02-16 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

Not Used

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

Not Used

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 02-16

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

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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 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare

Facilities 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 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 08-17 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 04-11

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 05-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 05 36 Wireways for Radiology Equipment 01-18 26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 12-18 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

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27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 05-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and

Security 04-18

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 09-11

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center 07-01-15

Project No. 541-18-505

DRAWING INDEX

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SECTION 00 01 15

DRAWING INDEX

The Drawings listed below accompanying this Specification form a part of the Contract.

DRAWING NO. TITLE

GENERAL

1-X1 COVER SHEET

ARCHITECTURAL

1-A1 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, SCHEDULES & MISC. DETAILS

1-A2 PARTIAL BASEMENT DEMO AND FLOOR PLANS

1-A3 PARTIAL BASEMENT REFLECTED CEILING & FINISH PLAN & SCHEDULES

REFERENCE

1-Q1 SIEMENS REFERENCE DRAWING-A-101 ARCHITECTURAL EQUIPMENT PLAN

1-Q2 SIEMENS REFERENCE DRAWING-A-102 SAFETY/SERVICE CLEARANCE PLAN

1-Q3 SIEMENS REFERENCE DRAWING-S-101 STRUCTURAL FLOOR PLAN

1-Q4 SIEMENS REFERENCE DRAWING-S-501 FLOOR REQUIREMENTS

1-Q5 SIEMENS REFERENCE DRAWING-E-101 ELECTRICAL RACEWAY PLAN

1-Q6 SIEMENS REFERENCE DRAWING-E-102 ELECTRICAL DIMENSION PLAN

STRUCTURAL

1-S1 PARTIAL FRAMING PLAN, SECTIONS, & NOTES

FIRE PROTECTION

1-FP1 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

PLUMBING

1-P1 PLUMBING LEGEND, SCHEDULE, DETAILS, AND GENERAL NOTES

1-P2 PARTIAL BASEMENT PLUMBING AND MEDICAL GAS PLAN

HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

1-H1 HVAC LEGEND, SCHEDULES, AND GENERAL NOTES

1-H2 HVAC DETAILS

1-H3 PARTIAL BASEMENT HVAC PLANS

ELECTRICAL

1-E1 ELECTRICAL LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

1-E2 PARTIAL BASEMENT ELECTRICAL KEY PLAN

1-E3 PARTIAL BASEMENT LIGHTING AND FIRE ALARM PLANS

1-E4 PARTIAL BASEMENT POWER PLANS

1-E5 SIEMENS ELECTRICAL RACEWAY PLAN

1-E6 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

1-E7 ONE LINE DIAGRAM AND PANELBOARD SCHEDULES

TECHNOLOGY

1-T1 TECHNOLOGY LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

1-T2 TECHNOLOGY KEY PLAN

1-T3 PARTIAL BASEMENT FLOOR TECHNOLOGY DEMO AND FLOOR PLAN

1-T4 ACCESS CONTROL DETAILS

1-T5 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

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Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center 12-18

General Requirements i

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Article No. Title or Description Page

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 1

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION 1

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS 1

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR 2

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 2

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS 5

1.7 ALTERATIONS 9

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION 10

1.9 RESTORATION 12

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA 13

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS 13

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT 14

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 20

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS 21

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS 22

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES 22

1.17 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT 23

1.18 TESTS 23

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS 24

1.20 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY 25

1.21 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS 26

1.22 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION 27

1.23 VA TRIRIGA CPMS 29

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ATTACHMENTS

OSHA Requirements and Safety and Health Regulations - Attachment 1

Pre-Construction Risk Assessment - Attachment 2

Construction Safety Poster - Cleveland VA - Attachment 3

Interim Life Safety Risk Assessment Form - Attachment 4

Contractor Safety and Security Orientation - Attachment 5

Job Safety Check Sheet - Attachment 6

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of portions of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for create a new radiology room and install new radiology equipment.

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

COR.

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

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

E. All employees of General Contractor and Subcontractors shall comply with

VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA Police, be identified by Project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

A. Contractor shall refer to Solicitation for Bid Item descriptions.

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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Contract Documents including Drawings and Specifications may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the

Project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all

Subcontractors working on the Project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. Work Restrictions, General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

a. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and with other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

C. On-Site Work Hours: Limit all demolition and construction work in the existing building to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. (07:00) and 5:00 p.m.

(17:00), Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours: Weekend Work will be permitted if requested from COR not less than two (2) days in advance with description of Work required to be performed during hospital weekend hours.

2. Request to perform Work during Hospital normal Daytime Operation

Hours: Request from COR not less than two (2) days in advance with description of Work required to be performed during hospital hours.

3. Obtain COR written permission before proceeding with weekend or daytime work operations.

D. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the

01 00 00 - 3 following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify COR not less than two (2) days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain COR written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

3. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, odors, or other disruption to

Owner occupancy with Owner:

1. Notify COR not less than two (2) days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain COR written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

4. 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.

5. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this Section.

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

7. 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.

F. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR), or COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of Project

01 00 00 - 4 including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

G. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Subcontractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

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

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

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the

Project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

H. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

Contracting Officer established and confirmed at the Pre-Construction

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

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

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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

Officer, use only established roadways, when and as authorized by the

Contracting Officer. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

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

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

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

I. The Building area containing each will be vacated by Government. Portions of the areas immediately adjacent to that Phase area will remain in operation and will be occupied by Medical Center personnel.

J. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of

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Construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered.

Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other Construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the Construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the Construction period.

K. When a portion of the Building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 68 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 and Department of Veterans

Affairs, whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing Building 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, medical air systems, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No Building utility service such as water, gas, medical air systems, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of

COR, Chief Engineer, or Chief of Facilities Management. Electrical

01 00 00 - 8 work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

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

COR, in writing, seven (7) days in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least fifteen (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.

N. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are known 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.

0. To minimize interference of Construction activities with flow of Medical

Center traffic, comply with the following:

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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.

P. Coordinate the work for this Contract with other Construction operations as directed by COR.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started within a specific Phase, the

Contractor shall make a thorough survey of existing interior conditions with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of the affected areas of building in which the alteration will occur, and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all participants and delivered to the Contracting Officer (COR). This report shall list conditions by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of 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, window treatment, etc., required by Drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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

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

B. Any items required by Drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR and/or

Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

Contractor with new items in accordance with Specifications which will be furnished by Government, provided the Contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph, the Contract will be modified accordingly, under

01 00 00 - 10 provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, for each Phase, 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:

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

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this Contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or noted on Drawings or in Specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government

01 00 00 - 11 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 for each Phase, such items which are NOT required by Drawings and

Specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the

Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: If and where indicated in the

Documents, the Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the

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

Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in

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

EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy

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

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

Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer (COR) who will annotate the

Contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the

Government Printing Office:

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

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

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

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

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

49 CFR 173........Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

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

49 CFR 173........Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173........Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

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

1.9 RESTORATION

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

Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed.

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

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, 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 workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on Drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to Contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.10 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.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the Drawings and in the

Specifications are the result of

a. Site investigations by Perspectus Architecture and the Consulting

Engineering Team representatives.

b. Review of existing documentation made available to the A/E team by the Medical Center.

B. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered, nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will 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 will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain As-Built Drawings which will be kept current during Construction of the Project, to include all Contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the

Contract Drawings. To ensure compliance, as-built Drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver completed sets of As-Built Drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR or Chief of Facilities

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Management within fifteen (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 Test Reports, Shop Drawings and Submittals.

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a Warranty Management Plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least thirty (30) days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the Warranty Management Plan. Include within the

Warranty Management Plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this Contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the Construction Phase must be submitted to the

Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the

Government upon acceptance of the work. The Construction warranty period will begin on the date of the Project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the Warranty Management Plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, Subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest Project location.

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, 01 00 00 - 15 motors, transformers and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems, etc.

4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of Construction or system indicating:

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

f. Names, addresses and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall Warranty of Construction, including the starting date of Warranty of

Construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

i. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

k. Organizations, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

l. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post Construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

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7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the Construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any Construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining Construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the Construction warranty work performed by the Government at the

Contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required Construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner.

Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the

Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to Contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the

Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this Section. Communication procedures for Contractor notification of Construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer for the execution of the Construction warranty will be reviewed at this meeting.

In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue Construction warranty work action on behalf of the

Contractor. This point of Contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted Construction, be continuously available and

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This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to Construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the Contractor does not perform the Construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the

Government will perform the work and back charge the Construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

4. The “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

a. Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

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a. Interior personnel doors or hardware, not functioning properly, causing security, fire or safety problem.

b. Interior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

Code 1-Electrical

a. Power failure (entire Phase area or any building operational within the Phase zone after 16:00 hours).

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical

a. Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

b. Receptacles and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

Code 1-Medical Air or Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly

b. Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

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Code 3-Interior

a. Floors damaged.

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

Code 1-Roof Leaks

a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2-Water (Hot)

a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3

a. All work not listed above.

E. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contracting

Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit two (2) record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the Project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

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1.13 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 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

01 00 00 - 21 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 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.

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.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

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

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of a designated elevator(s). The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use selected elevator(s) for daily use and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted.

Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

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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.

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

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

1.16 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.

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

B. 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 pay for electricity required for electrical welding devices. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

C. Water (for Construction and Testing):

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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.

1.17 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of the extension of the telephone equipment to be furnished by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

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

01 00 00 - 24 for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc.

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

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

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

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