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Renovate TCU-ICU Space Bldg. 330

DAYTON OH, VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL

CENTER

4100 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45428

JOHN POE ARCHITECTS

3131 Newmark Drive Suite 200 Miamisburg, OH 45342

HEAPY ENGINEERING

1400 West Dorothy Lane Dayton, OH 45409

THP LIMITED INC.

100 East Eighth Street Cincinnati, OH 45202

VAMC #552-18-102

JPA #17005.00

March 9, 2020

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RENOVATE TCU/ICU SPACE TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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 10-17 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15 01 99 99 Project Closeout

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 06 60 Plastic Fabrications 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 41 16 Plastic Laminate Clad Architectural Cabinets

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Acoustic Insulation 10-17 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 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 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 41 26.24 Interior All-Glass Window Systems 08 42 43 Intensive Care Unit/Critical Care Unit Entrances 08 51 13.11 Fixed Aluminum Windows 08-16

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08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15 08 83 00 Mirrors 08 88 36 Switchable Privacy Glass

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 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 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 68 00 Carpeting 10-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 10-15 10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 10-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14 10 51 61 Built in Combination Locks

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 1-17

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 00 Countertops 12-15

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 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

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DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment 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 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

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 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 06-15 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-15 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16

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28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

RENOVATE TCU/ICU SPACE LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

ARCHITECTURAL

G001 Cover Sheet

G100 Code Data

G101 Phasing Plans

AD101 Demolition Plans

AD101-D1 Enlarged Dimension Plan

AD101-D2 Enlarged Dimension Plan

AD101-D3 Enlarged Dimension Plan

A101-N Note Plans

A121 Reflected Ceiling Plan

A401 Enlarged Plans & Interior Elevations

A402 Interior Elevations

A403 Interior Elevations - Corridors

A404 Interior Elevations – Corridors

A405 Enlarged Plans and Interior Elevations – Control Centers

A406 Enlarged Plans & Interior Elevations – Deduct Alternate

A501 Miscellaneous Details

A511 Casework Sections & Details

A512 Headwall Details

A513 Headwall Details

A601 Wall Types, Door Schedule & Details

AF101-F Floor Finish Plan

AF101-P Wall Protection Plan

AF101-W Wall Finish Plan

AF601 Finish Schedule

AF602 Finish Schedule – Deduct Alternate

AS101 Signage Plan

F901 Furniture and Equipment Plan

F902 Furniture and Equipment Plans and Schedule

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STRUCTURAL

S001 General Notes

S100 Framing Plans and Details

PLUMBING

P001 Legend & General notes

PD102 Partial Second Floor Plan – Removals

PD103 Partial Third Floor Plan – Removals

PP102 Partial Second Floor Plan – New Work

PP103A Partial Third Floor Plan – Sanitary Waste and Vent & Storm – New Work

PP103B Partial Third Floor Plan – Domestic Water – New Work

PP103C Partial Third Floor Plan – Medical Gas – New Work

P501 Schedules and Details

P901 Sanitary Waste and Vent Diagram

FX001 Legend and General Notes

FX103 Partial Third Floor Plan

HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

M001 Legend and General Notes

M501 Details

M502 Details

M503 Details

M601 Schedules & Diagrams

M602 Schedules & Diagrams

M701 Controls & Automation

M702 Controls & Automation

MD102 Partial Second Floor Plan – Removals

MD103 Partial Third Floor Plan – Removals

MH102 Partial Second Floor Plan – New Work

MH103 Partial Third Floor Plan – Ductwork

MH104 Roof Plan

MP103 Partial Third Floor Plan - Piping

ELECTRICAL

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E001 Legend & General Notes

ED103 Partial Third Floor Plan – Removals

ED104 Partial Third Floor Plan – Telecommunications Removals

EL103 Partial Third Floor Plan – Lighting

EP103 Partial Third Floor Plan – Power

ET103 Partial Third Floor Plan – Technology

ET106 Partial Third Floor Plan - Signals Pathways

ET107 Partial Basement Plan - Technology

E401 Enlarged Plans

E402 Enlarged Plan - Telecommunications

E501 Details - Signals

E502 Details - Security System

E601 Electrical Schedules

E602 Single Line Diagram – Normal

E603 Single Line Diagram – Emergency

E701 Lighting Fixture Descriptions

E702 Lighting Fixture Descriptions

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RENOVATE TCU/ICU SPACE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST

1.5 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.6 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 ALTERATIONS

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.17 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.18 TESTS

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

1.20 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.21 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

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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. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing materials, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Renovate TCU/ICU

Space, Building 330 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. All references in the project documents to “COR”, “RE”, “Project Engineer”, Contracting Officers

Technical Representative” or “COTR” shall be synonymous to “COR”.

C. Offices of John Poe Architects, 3131 Newmark Drive, Suite 200, Miamisburg OH, 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. All contractors’ workforces are required to obtain and wear on a daily basis an ID Badge from VA Police. The process to obtain an ID

Badge includes a background check. Any member of the contractor’s workforce, including subcontractors who report to work without their VA issued ID Badge shall be asked to leave the property. Replacement ID Badges shall be furnished at the contractor’s expense.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM I, (BASE BID): All work specified or shown in the bid documents. Work includes all demolition, general construction, plumbing, mechanical, electrical work and fire protection work, necessary for removal of existing construction and certain other items and construction of

01 00 00 -2 new work shown. Contractor shall have 510 days from Notice to Proceed to complete Work associated with BID ITEM I, BASE BID.

B. BID ITEM 2 (DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.1): Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID

ITEM 1 (BASE BID) except:

1. Deduct work associated with core area in TCU/ICU Suite including but not limited to the

Offices, Storage Rooms, Utility Rooms, Medication Prep Rooms, Clean Linen, Nourishment, Break Room, HAC and associated interior corridors, as indicated in the BID ITEM 2 PARTIAL

PLAN. Contractor shall have 480 days from Notice to Proceed to complete Work associated with BID ITEM 2, (DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 1).

C. BID ITEM 3 (DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.2): Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID

ITEM 1 (BASE BID) except deduct all work associated with BID ITEM 2 and:

1. Deduct work and finishes associated with core area in TCU/ICU Suite including but not limited to the Offices, Storage Rooms, Utility Rooms, Medication Prep Rooms, Clean Linen, Nourishment, Break Room, lighting in Electrical Closet (electrical distribution work shall be provided), HAC and associated interior corridors, as indicated in the contract documents.

Deduct work associated with the HVAC systems not indicated in the BID ITEM 3 PARTIAL

PLAN. Deduct work associated with electrical systems not indicated in the BID ITEM 3

PARTIAL PLAN. Contractor shall have 480 days from Notice to Proceed to complete Work associated with BID ITEM 3, (DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 2).

D. BID ITEM 4 (DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.3): Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID

ITEM 1 (BASE BID) except deduct all work associated with BID ITEM 2 and BID ITEM 3 and:

1. Deduct all work associated with providing secondary (overflow) roof drain piping. Existing combination storm and secondary (overflow) piping shall be existing to remain. Contractor shall have 480 days from Notice to Proceed to complete Work associated with BID ITEM 4, (DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 3).

1.4 SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST

A. The Contractor shall provide to the government a complete and accurate checklist showing all submittals, certifications, tests, and inspections required per drawing and specification section.

The submittal checklist shall be provided to and accepted by the government before the

01 00 00 -3 contractor can mobilize at the Dayton VA Medical Center for the purpose of performing construction work. The acceptance of this submittal checklist by the government does not relieve the contractor from the requirement of obtaining an approved submittal prior to performing work in accordance with the design specifications and drawings. At a minimum the submittal checklist shall be updated monthly by the contractor with a copy sent to the Contracting Officer, A&E and

COR.

B. The following information at a minimum shall be shown on the submittal checklist:

1. Nomenclature, specification section, and paragraph number of submitted item.

2. Date Submitted

3. Date approved or rejected as applicable.

1.5 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Sets of drawings shall be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from electronic copies of the drawings furnished by Issuing Office.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The General Contractor shall submit the security plan to the COR a maximum of 15 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

2. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that shall remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

3. 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 (to include all subcontractors) shall not enter the project site without an appropriate Dayton VA Medical Center badge. They shall also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site. The badging process is expected to take a minimum of six weeks. A badging briefing is provided in the solicitation. Before performing any work at the Dayton VA Medical Center, contractor personnel shall be appropriately badged in accordance with the following procedures:

a. Contractor shall submit the first, middle, and last name, date of birth, and social security number of personnel expected to work on site to the VA COR, who shall sponsor all personnel associated with the contract. A form outlining these requirement’s shall be

01 00 00 -4 provided at the preconstruction meeting. The contractor shall distinguish between personnel expected to work 15 days or less, greater than 15 days but less than 180 days.

Contractor shall submit names throughout the contract period as well, and the same process applies.

b. For contractor personnel working fifteen days or less on site, the contractor shall report to the Police Station, Building 127, to obtain a temporary “Station” badge.

c. For contractor personnel working greater than fifteen days, contractor shall establish an appointment for obtaining a “Flash” badge from the Human Resources Department (HR) located at the Dayton VA Medical Center, Building 330 (ninth floor), using the following internet address: https://va-piv.com. Appointments shall take a minimum of two weeks to be scheduled.

i. During the appointment at HR, the contractor shall be fingerprinted. Contractor shall verify the requirement for a follow-on appointment with Human Resources in order to pick up the completed badge. “Flash” badges are issued a minimum of two weeks following this appointment.

ii. Contractors approved to work but who do not yet have a “Flash” badge shall obtain a

“Station” badge following the procedures previously identified. “Station” badges shall not be issued back-to-back to a single individual. If a contractor’s “Station” badge has expired, and the contractor has not received a “Flash” badge, that contractor shall not be permitted to work on the site.

iii. After receipt of the “Flash” badge, contractor personnel shall return to the Police

Station any “Station” badges previously issued to the same individual.

iv. Contractor shall monitor expiration dates of expiring badges and reinitiate the previous process shall personnel be required to work on site beyond the expiration date.

v. Contractors shall report lost/missing badges within 24 hours to the COR.

vi. Contractor shall ensure “Flash” badges are collected and turned into COR upon contract completion.

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

Officer.

3. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General

Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General

Contractor shall return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

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1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

D. Document Control:

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

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 shall 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 Contracting Officer upon request.

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

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

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

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

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Obtain parking passes from Police Services, Building 127.

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1.7 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 shall 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.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads. Contractor shall not, at any time, block access to any roads, parking lots, sidewalks or other site structures.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

Contractor is not guaranteed storage in the immediate vicinity of the worksite but shall be afforded space for storing nonhazardous material on DVAMC property.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center.

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. 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

01 00 00 -7 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 shall be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

G. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center shall maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The

Contractor shall schedule work Monday through Friday, 0630-1530, not including federal holidays, unless otherwise specified herein. Activites outside the defined area of work shall be completed 2100-0700 with all such work coordinated with the COR. Any interruption in service shall be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the Contractors 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.

2. To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of 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 indicated on drawings and as follows:

a. Shop Drawing Submittal Period: The first ninety (90) days shall be used or the submission and approval of shop drawings and the obtainment of all necessary construction materials by the contractor. All materials shall be in the possession of the contractor prior to commencing Phase I construction unless otherwise agreed to by the

Government. Materials shall be stored by the contractor, off site.

b. Phase I: All work associated with the renovation of the Northeast half of the TCU/ICU

Suite on the Third Floor of Building 330. Phase 1 shall be completed within 180 days.

c. Government Relocation Period: There shall be sixty (60) day period between Phase I and

Phase II to permit the Government to relocate the occupants of the Southwest half of the

TCU/ICU Suite on the Third Floor of Building 330, to the spaces completed in Phase I.

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This relocation period shall not commence until ALL work associated with Phase I is complete and accepted by Government.

d. Phase II: All work associated with the renovation of the Southwest half of the TCU/ICU

Suite on the Third Floor of Building 330. Phase 2 shall be completed within 180 days.

H. Building No.330 shall be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations shall be vacated.

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, 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.

I. 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.

J. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, . of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

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

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems shall be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical

01 00 00 -9 work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS and 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor 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 shall occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service 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.

K. 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.

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

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

ROADWAYS.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

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

Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of 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 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 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: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

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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.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic

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Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform

Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who shall annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the

Medical Center's Chief.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles shall be obtained from the Government Printing

Office:

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

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

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

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

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

Communications Regulations

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

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

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

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

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

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work.

Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR.

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

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks,) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or

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

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown shall 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).

1.11 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.

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they shall be protected by well-constructed bridges.

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 shall be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

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

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.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use;

maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government. Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment shall be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water shall be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

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

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

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

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1.14 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 shall use elevators identified by the COR for daily use. Personnel for operating elevators shall not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor shall have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as shall be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets shall 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 Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the

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

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

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

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. 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 CO’s 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 telephone equipment by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.18 TESTS

A. Before placement and installation of work subject to test, whether by Contractor or through a testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable COR or government representatives 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.

B. 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 shall provide a schedule and a written sequence of what shall be tested, how and what the expected outcome shall be. This document shall 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.

C. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test shall not be conducted unless pre-tested.

D. 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.

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E. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which shall be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, . Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

F. 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.

G. Individual test result of any component, where required, shall 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.