36C25020R0083-008.pdf

Project Manual

Project

Replace Fire Alarm System

Site Location

Battle Creek VA Medical Center

Battle Creek, Michigan

5500 Armstrong Road

Batt le Creek, MI 49037

Station Project No. 515-14-123

Architects / Engineers

Bancroft Architects + Engineers

Issue Submission Phase

Bid Documents

Date

October 5, 2018

(Division 00-28)

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DIVISION 00

SPECIAL SECTIONS

Battle Creek VA Medical Center, Battle Creek, MI 49037

REPLACE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

VA Project No. 515-14-123

07-15

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 04-13

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 02-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (NOT USED)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS (NOT USED)

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

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

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DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING (NOT USED)

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC) (NOT USED)

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

APPENDIX ‘A’

Fiber Optic Cable Testing Report (October 24, 2017)

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-001 COVER SHEET

G-002 SHEET INDEX

G-003 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS AND GENERAL NOTES

G-101 CAMPUS SITE PLAN

G-102 ICRA DRAWINGS CLASS IV

G-200 CAMPUS- EXISTING UTILITIES PLAN

FIRE ALARM

EFS-100 EXISTING CAMPUS- CONDUITS FIRE ALARM

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PLAN

EFS-101 EXISTING CAMPUS- SURVEYED FIBER OPTIC

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PLAN

EFS-102 EXISTING CAMPUS- NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

COMMUNICATION DIAGRAM

EFS-103 EXISTING CAMPUS- FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FACP

LOCATION

EFS-104 EXISTING CAMPUS- FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR

LOCATION

EFS-105 EXISTING CAMPUS- FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FACP

LOCATION

EFS-106 EXISTING CAMPUS- FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FACP

LOCATION

EFS-107 EXISTING CAMPUS- FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FACP

LOCATION

EFS-108 TYPICAL FIRE ALARM RISER BLOCK DIAGRAM AND

SCHEDULE

EF001-101 BLDG. 1– ADMINISTRATION- BASEMENT, 1ST, 2ND AND

ATTIC DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLANS

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EF001-601 BLDG. 1– ADMINISTRATION- RISER DIAGRAM

EF002-100 BLDG. 2– MAIN CLINICAL BUILDING – BASEMENT

DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF002-101 BLDG. 2– MAIN CLINICAL BUILDING – FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF002-102 BLDG. 2– MAIN CLINICAL BUILDING – SECOND FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF002-103 BLDG. 2– MAIN CLINICAL BUILDING – ATTIC

DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF002-601 BLDG. 2– MAIN CLINICAL BUILDING – RISER DIAGRAM

EF003-100 BLDG. 3- LOW VISION CLINIC- BASEMENT DEMOLITION

AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF003-101 BLDG. 3- LOW VISION CLINIC- FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF003-102 BLDG. 3- LOW VISION CLINIC- SECOND FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF003-601 BLDG. 3- LOW VISION CLINIC- RISER DIAGRAM

EF004-100 BLDG. 4- PHARMACY INTERN QUARTERS- BASEMENT

DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF004-101 BLDG. 4- PHARMACY INTERN QUARTERS- FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF004-102 BLDG. 4- PHARMACY INTERN QUARTERS- SECOND FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF004-103 BLDG. 4- PHARMACY INTERN QUARTERS- ATTIC

DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF004-601 BLDG. 4- PHARMACY INTERN QUARTERS- RISER

DIAGRAM

EF005-100 BLDG. 5- CANTEEN, KITCHEN, DINING- BASEMENT

DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF005-101 BLDG. 5- CANTEEN, KITCHEN, DINING- FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF005-102 BLDG. 5- CANTEEN, KITCHEN, DINING- SECOND FLOOR

AND ATTIC DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF005-601 BLDG. 5- CANTEEN, KITCHEN, DINING- RISER

DIAGRAM

EF006-100 BLDG. 6- RECREATION- BASEMENT DEMOLITION AND

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NEW PLAN

EF006-101 BLDG. 6- RECREATION- FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION AND

NEW PLAN

EF006-102 BLDG. 6- RECREATION- SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION

AND NEW PLAN

EF006-103 BLDG. 6- RECREATION- ATTIC DEMOLITION AND NEW

FLOOR PLAN

EF006-601 BLDG. 6- RECREATION- RISER DIAGRAM

EF007-100 BLDG. 7- MENTAL HEALTH- SUB-BASEMENT DEMOLITION

AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF007-101 BLDG. 7- MENTAL HEALTH- BASEMENT DEMOLITION AND

NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF007-102 BLDG. 7- MENTAL HEALTH- FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION

AND NEW PLAN

EF007-103 BLDG. 7- MENTAL HEALTH- SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION

AND NEW PLAN

EF007-104 BLDG. 7- MENTAL HEALTH- ATTIC DEMOLITION AND

NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF007-601 BLDG. 7- MENTAL HEALTH- RISER DIAGRAM

EF008-100 BLDG. 8- INPATIENT HEALTH- BASEMENT AND FIRST

FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF008-101 BLDG. 8- INPATIENT HEALTH- SECOND FLOOR AND

ATTIC DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF008-601 BLDG. 8- INPATIENT HEALTH- RISER DIAGRAM

EF009-100 BLDG. 9- LMS/CONTRACTION- BASEMENT AND FIRST

FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF009-101 BLDG. 9- LMS/CONTRACTION- SECOND FLOOR AND

ATTIC DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF009-601 BLDG. 9- LMS/CONTRACTION- RISER DIAGRAM

EF010-100 BLDG. 10- VOLUNTEER/SOCIAL WORK- BASEMENT AND

FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF010-101 BLDG. 10- VOLUNTEER/SOCIAL WORK- SECOND FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF010-601 BLDG. 10- VOLUNTEER/SOCIAL WORK- RISER DIAGRAM

EF011-100 BLDG. 11- IMS/POLICE/FISCAL ADMIN.- BASEMENT

AND FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

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EF011-101 BLDG. 11- IMS/POLICE/FISCAL ADMIN.- SECOND

FLOOR AND ATTIC DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF011-601 BLDG. 11- IMS/POLICE/FISCAL ADMIN.- RISER

DIAGRAM

EF012-100 BLDG. 12- SAFETY- BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF012-101 BLDG. 12- SAFETY- SECOND FLOOR AND ATTIC

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF012-601 BLDG. 12- SAFETY- RISER DIAGRAM

EF013-100A BLDG. 13- YOUTH CHALLENGE- BASEMENT DEMOLITION

AND NEW FLOOR PLAN, AREA ‘A’

EF013-100B BLDG. 13- YOUTH CHALLENGE- BASEMENT DEMOLITION

AND NEW FLOOR PLAN, AREA ‘B’

EF013-101A BLDG. 13- YOUTH CHALLENGE- FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN, AREA ‘A’

EF013-101B BLDG. 13- YOUTH CHALLENGE- FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN, AREA ‘B’

EF013-102A BLDG. 13- YOUTH CHALLENGE- SECOND FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN, AREA ‘A’

EF013-102B BLDG. 13- YOUTH CHALLENGE- SECOND FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN, AREA ‘B’

EF013-103A BLDG. 13- YOUTH CHALLENGE- THIRD FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN, AREA ‘A’

EF013-103B BLDG. 13- YOUTH CHALLENGE- THIRD FLOOR

DEMOLTION AND NEW PLAN, AREA ‘B’

EF013-104A BLDG. 13- YOUTH CHALLENGE- ATTIC DEMOLITION AND

NEW FLOOR PLAN, AREA ‘A’

EF013-104B BLDG. 13- YOUTH CHALLENGE- ATTIC DEMOLITION AND

NEW FLOOR PLAN, AREA ‘B’

EF013-601 BLDG. 13- YOUTH CHALLENGE- RISER DIAGRAM

EF014-100 BLDG. 14- PTS/DOMICILIARY- BASEMENT DEMOLITION

AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF014-101 BLDG. 14- PTS/DOMICILIARY- FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF014-102 BLDG. 14- PTS/DOMICILIARY- SECOND FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

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EF014-103 BLDG. 14- PTS/DOMICILIARY- ATTIC DEMOLITION AND

NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF014-601 BLDG. 14- PTS/DOMICILIARY- RISER DIAGRAM

EF016-100 BLDG. 16- DUPLEX PERSONNEL QUARTERS- BASEMENT,

FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF016-601 BLDG. 16- DUPLEX PERSONNEL QUARTERS- RISER

DIAGRAM

EF017-100 BLDG. 17- DUPLEX PERSONNEL QUARTERS- BASEMENT,

FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF017-601 BLDG. 17- DUPLEX PERSONNEL QUARTERS- RISER

DIAGRAM

EF018-100 BLDG. 18- DUPLEX PERSONNEL QUARTERS- BASEMENT,

FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF018-601 BLDG. 18- DUPLEX PERSONNEL QUARTERS- RISER

DIAGRAM

EF019-100 BLDG. 19- DUPLEX PERSONNEL QUARTERS- BASEMENT,

FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF019-601 BLDG. 19- DUPLEX PERSONNEL QUARTERS- RISER

DIAGRAM

EF020-100 BLDG. 20- DUPLEX PERSONNEL QUARTERS- BASEMENT,

FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF020-601 BLDG. 20- DUPLEX PERSONNEL QUARTERS- RISER

DIAGRAM

EF021-100 BLDG. 21- HOSPITAL DIRECTOR QUARTERS- BASEMENT,

FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF021-601 BLDG. 21- HOSPITAL DIRECTOR QUARTERS- RISER

DIAGRAM

EF022-100 BLDG. 22- DOMICILIARY- BASEMENT DEMOLITION AND

NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF022-101 BLDG. 22- DOMICILIARY- FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION

AND NEW PLAN

EF022-102 BLDG. 22- DOMICILIARY- SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION

AND NEW PLAN

EF022-103 BLDG. 22- DOMICILIARY- ATTIC DEMOLITION AND NEW

PLAN

EF022-601 BLDG. 22- DOMICILIARY- RISER DIAGRAM

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EF024-100 BLDG. 24- FMS/HRM- BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF024-101 BLDG. 24- FMS/HRM- SECOND FLOOR AND ATTIC

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF024-601 BLDG. 24- FMS/HRM- RISER DIAGRAM

EF025-101 BLDG. 25- FIRE STATION- FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION

AND NEW PLAN

EF025-601 BLDG. 25- FIRE STATION- RISER DIAGRAM

EF026-101 BLDG. 26- ENGINEERING SHOPS- FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF026-601 BLDG. 26- ENGINEERING SHOPS- RISER DIAGRAM

EF027-101 BLDG. 27- POLICE AND ENGINEERING SHOPS-

BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW

PLANS

EF027-601 BLDG. 27- POLICE AND ENGINEERING SHOPS- RISER

DIAGRAM

EF028-101 BLDG. 28- ENGINEERING SHOPS- FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF028-601 BLDG. 28- ENGINEERING SHOPS- RISER DIAGRAM

EF030-101 BLDG. 30- GROUNDS/VACANT- FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF030-601 BLDG. 30- GROUNDS/VACANT- RISER DIAGRAM

EF039-100 BLDG. 39- ACUTE INTENSIVE CARE PSYCHIATRIST-

BASEMENT DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF039-101 BLDG. 39- ACUTE INTENSIVE CARE PSYCHIATRIST-

FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF039-102 BLDG. 39- ACUTE INTENSIVE CARE PSYCHIATRIST-

SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF039-103 BLDG. 39- ACUTE INTENSIVE CARE PSYCHIATRIST-

ATTIC DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF039-601 BLDG. 39- ACUTE INTENSIVE CARE PSYCHIATRIST-

RISER DIAGRAM

EF039W-100 BLDG. 39W- ACUTE INTENSIVE CARE PSYCHIATRIST-

BASEMENT DEMOLITION AND NEW

FLOOR PLAN

EF039W-101 BLDG. 39W- ACUTE INTENSIVE CARE PSYCHIATRIST-

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FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW

PLAN

EF039W-102 BLDG. 39W- ACUTE INTENSIVE CARE PSYCHIATRIST-

ATTIC DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR

PLAN

EF039W-601 BLDG. 39W- ACUTE INTENSIVE CARE PSYCHIATRIST-

WEST- RISER DIAGRAM

EF073-101 BLDG. 73- ENG AND EMS STORAGE- FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF073-601 BLDG. 73- ENG AND EMS STORAGE- RISER DIAGRAM

EF082-100 BLDG. 82- INTENSIVE CARE MEDICAL- SUB-BASEMENT

DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF082-101 BLDG. 82- INTENSIVE CARE MEDICAL- BASEMENT

DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF082-102 BLDG 82- INTENSIVE CARE MEDICAL- FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF082-103 BLDG. 82- INTENSIVE CARE MEDICAL- SECOND FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF082-104 BLDG. 82- INTENSIVE CARE MEDICAL- ATTIC

DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF082-601 BLDG. 82- INTENSIVE CARE MEDICAL- RISER DIAGRAM

EF083-100 BLDG. 83- COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER- BASEMENT

DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF083-101 BLDG. 83- COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER- FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF083-102 BLDG. 83- COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER- SECOND FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF083-103 BLDG. 83- COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER- ATTIC

DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF083-601 BLDG. 83- COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER- RISER

DIAGRAM

EF084-100 BLDG. 84- COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER- BASEMENT

DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF084-101 BLDG. 84- COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER- FIRST FLOOR

EF084-102 BLDG. 84- COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER- SECOND FLOOR

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EF084-103 BLDG. 84- COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER- ATTIC

DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF084-601 BLDG. 84- COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER- RISER

DIAGRAM

EF085-100 BLDG. 85- P.R.M. THERAPY SHOPS- BASEMENT AND

FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF085-601 BLDG. 85- P.R.M. THERAPY SHOPS- RISER DIAGRAM

EF109-101 BLDG. 109- OFFICE- FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION AND

NEW PLAN

EF109-601 BLDG. 109- OFFICE- RISER DIAGRAM

EF127-100 BLDG. 127- GREENHOUSE- BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF127-601 BLDG. 127- GREENHOUSE- RISER DIAGRAM

EF134-100 BLDG. 134- GYMNASIUM AND AUDITORIUM- BASEMENT

DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF134-101 BLDG. 134- GYMNASIUM AND AUDITORIUM- FIRST

FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF134-601 BLDG. 135- GYMNASIUM AND AUDITORIUM- RISER

DIAGRAM

EF136-101 BLDG. 136- SPS, LOGISTICS, BOWLING ALLEY AND

LIBRARY- FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF136-102 BLDG. 136- SPS, LOGISTICS, BOWLING ALLEY AND

LIBRARY- ATTIC DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF136-601 BLDG. 136- SPS, LOGISTICS, BOWLING ALLEY AND

LIBRARY- RISER DIAGRAM

EF138-100 BLDG. 138- THEATER- BASEMENT DEMOLITION AND NEW

PLAN

EF138-101 BLDG. 138- THEATER- FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF138-601 BLDG. 138- THEATER- RISER DIAGRAM

EF141-101 BLDG. 131- ELECTRICAL SWITCHING STATION- FIRST

FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF141-601 BLDG. 141- ELECTRICAL SWITCHING STATION- RISER

DIAGRAM

EF145-101A BLDG. 145- LAUNDRY AND WAREHOUSE- FIRST FLOOR

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DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN, AREA ‘A’

EF145-101B BLDG. 145- LAUNDRY AND WAREHOUSE- FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN, AREA ‘B’

EF145-601 BLDG. 145- LAUNDRY AND WAREHOUSE- RISER DIAGRAM

EF157-101 BLDG. 157- TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT BUILDING AND

A.D.P.- FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF157-601 BLDG. 157- TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT BUILDING AND

A.D.P.- RISER DIAGRAM

EF200-100 BLDG. 200- COVERED WALKWAY- BASEMENT, FIRST AND

SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF200-601 BLDG. 200- COVERED WALKWAY- RISER DIAGRAM

EF300-100 BLDG. 300- BOILER PLANT/CHP- BASEMENT

DEMOLITION AND NEW FLOOR PLAN

EF300-101 BLDG. 300- BOILER PLANT/CHP- FIRST FLOOR

DEMOLITION AND NEW PLAN

EF300-102 BLDG. 300- BOILER PLANT/CHP- CATWALK LEVELS 1,

2 AND 3 DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

EF300-601 BLDG. 300- BOILER PLANT/CHP- RISER DIAGRAM

EF400-101 GENERATOR BUILDINGS 135, 159, 161, 165, 169,

170- FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PLANS

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DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED / EQUIPMENT / ITEMS /

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

Bancroft Architects & Engineers

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SECTION 01 00 00

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 fire alarm devices and appliances , and furnish labor and materials and perform work for installation of new fire alarm devices and appliances for the fire alarm replacement project as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders are allowed during the pre-bid conference. All prospective bidders will be escorted to the three sites by the COR. No prospective bidders shall be allowed to enter patient treatment areas without an escort..

C. Offices of _Bancroft Architects + Engineers, located in Elk Grove

Village, Illinois, 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 Contracting Officer Representative (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

01 00 00-2 10-05-2018 police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. The Statement of Bid Item(s) is located within the solicitation

Information and Instruction to Bidders section. ALL PRICING IS TO BE

ENTERED IN BLOCK 17 OF THE SF1442 SOLICITATION OFFER PAGE (BLOCK 17) OR

THE BID SCHEDULE IF SO INCLUDED WITH THE SOLICITATION.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

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

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

01 00 00-4 10-05-2018 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 COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the

Contractor when and as authorized by the COR. 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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

G. Phasing:

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

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate 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 dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

COR and Contractor, as follows: NO PHASING.

J. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, 01 00 00-6 10-05-2018 equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

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

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

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

FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS

FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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.

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

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

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, 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 B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR

852.236-88).

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, 01 00 00-10 10-05-2018 such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

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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, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

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

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).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA (NOT USED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer

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1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK (NOT USED)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

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

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

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads

01 00 00-13 10-05-2018 leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.16 COR'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor will not be allowed the use of existing elevators. Outside type hoist shall be used by Contractor for transporting materials and equipment.

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS (NOT USED)

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the 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.

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C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the

Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

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

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

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

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

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

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

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

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1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.23 TESTS

A. 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 fire protection 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. 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.

E. 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.

1.24 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

01 00 00-16 10-05-2018 of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned

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

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The Contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual

01 00 00-17 10-05-2018 requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (NOT USED)

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS (NOT USED)

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign where directed by the COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 0.7 mm (24 gage) galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 100 by 100 mm (4 inch by 4 inch) posts (or equivalent round posts) set 1200 mm (four feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 900 mm (three feet) above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 50 x 100 mm (two by four inch) material as directed.

B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two coats of white gloss paint.

Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

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

D. Detail Drawing of construction sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is shown on the drawings.

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm

(three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

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

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

D. Standard Detail Drawing Number SD10000-02(Found on VA TIL) of safety sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is shown on the drawings.

E. Post the number of accident free days on a daily basis.

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION (NOT USED)

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES (NOT USED)

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION (NOT USED)

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01 32 16.15

PROJECT SCHEDULES

(SMALL PROJECTS – DESIGN/BID/BUILD)

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The Contractor shall develop a Critical Path Method (CPM) plan and schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the contract requirements

(Project Schedule), and shall keep the Project Schedule up-to-date in accordance with the requirements of this Section and shall utilize the plan for scheduling, coordinating and monitoring work under this contract (including all activities of subcontractors, equipment vendors and suppliers). Conventional Critical Path Method (CPM) technique shall be utilized to satisfy both time and cost applications.

1.2 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE

A. The Contractor shall designate an authorized representative responsible for the Project Schedule including preparation, review and progress reporting with and to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

B. The Contractor's representative shall have direct project control and complete authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in fulfilling the requirements of this specification Section.

C. The Contractor’s representative shall have the option of developing the project schedule within their organization or to engage the services of an outside consultant. If an outside scheduling consultant is utilized, Section 1.3 of this specification will apply.

1.3 CONTRACTOR'S CONSULTANT

A. The Contractor shall submit a qualification proposal to the COR, within

10 days of bid acceptance. The qualification proposal shall include:

1. The name and address of the proposed consultant.

2. Information to show that the proposed consultant has the qualifications to meet the requirements specified in the preceding paragraph.

3. A representative sample of prior construction projects, which the proposed consultant has performed complete project scheduling services. These representative samples shall be of similar size and scope.

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B. The Contracting Officer has the right to approve or disapprove the proposed consultant, and will notify the Contractor of the VA decision within seven calendar days from receipt of the qualification proposal.

In case of disapproval, the Contractor shall resubmit another consultant within 10 calendar days for renewed consideration. The

Contractor shall have their scheduling consultant approved prior to submitting any schedule for approval.

1.4 COMPUTER PRODUCED SCHEDULES

A. The Contractor shall provide monthly, to the Department of Veterans

Affairs (VA), all computer-produced time/cost schedules and reports generated from monthly project updates. This monthly computer service will include: three copies of up to five different reports (inclusive of all pages) available within the user defined reports of the scheduling software approved by the Contracting Officer; a hard copy listing of all project schedule changes, and associated data, made at the update and an electronic file of this data; and the resulting monthly updated schedule in PDM format. These must be submitted with and substantively support the contractor’s monthly payment request and the signed look ahead report. The COR shall identify the five different report formats that the Contractor shall provide.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for the correctness and timeliness of the computer-produced reports. The Contractor shall also responsible for the accurate and timely submittal of the updated project schedule and all CPM data necessary to produce the computer reports and payment request that is specified.

C. The VA will report errors in computer-produced reports to the

Contractor’s representative within ten calendar days from receipt of reports. The Contractor shall reprocess the computer-produced reports and associated diskette(s), when requested by the COR, to correct errors which affect the payment and schedule for the project.

1.5 THE COMPLETE PROJECT SCHEDULE SUBMITTAL

A. Within 45 calendar days after receipt of Notice…