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FINAL BID DOCUMENTS

MASTER CONSTRUCTION

SPECIFICATIONS

For:

Structural Repairs to Underground Parking Garage

Prepared For:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center

1481 W. 10th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46202-2803

August 2, 2024

VA Contract No. 36C25022C0193

VA Project No. 583-20-103

Encorus Project No. 22229

STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

ROUDEBUSH VAMC - INDIANAPOLIS, IN 08/02/2024

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11-21 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 09-22 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 08-22 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 01 00 Rehabilitation of Concrete 02-18 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-21 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 18 00 Traffic Coatings 2018

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

07 19 00 Water Repellants 2013 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 14 10 Facility Storm Drain Location Procedure 2024

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers 04-18

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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

GI001 TITLE SHEET AND DRAWING INDEX

GC001 GENERAL PHASING AND STAGING NOTES AND LEGENDS

GC003 GENERAL NOTES AND LEGENDS

GC101 GENERAL PHASING AND STAGING PLAN

GC102 PARTIAL PHASING AND STAGING PLAN - PHASE 1 AND 2

GC103 PARTIAL PHASING AND STAGING PLAN - PHASE 2 AND 3

GC104 PARTIAL PHASING AND STAGING PLAN - PHASE 4 AND 6

GC105 PARTIAL PHASING AND STAGING PLAN - PHASE 7 AND 8

GC106 PARTIAL PHASING AND STAGING PLAN - PHASE 9 AND 11

GC107 PARTIAL PHASING AND STAGING PLAN - PHASE 10 AND 11

GC108 PARTIAL PHASING AND STAGING PLAN - PHASE 12, 13, AND 15

GC109 PARTIAL PHASING AND STAGING PLAN - PHASE 13 AND 14

GC110 PARTIAL PHASING AND STAGING PLAN - PHASE 16 AND 17

GC111 PARTIAL PHASING AND STAGING PLAN - PHASE 18

GC112 PARTIAL PHASING AND STAGING PLAN - PHASE 19 AND 20

GC113 PARTIAL PHASING AND STAGING PLAN - PHASE 20, 21, AND 22

GC501 GENERAL TEMPORARY SHORING DETAILS - EXAMPLE LEVEL "C"

GC502 GENERAL TEMPORARY SHORING DETAILS - EXAMPLE LEVEL "C"

GC503 GENERAL TEMPORARY SHORING DETAILS

GC504 GENERAL TEMPORARY SHORING ENLARGED PLANS

CIVIL

CU101 CIVIL UTILITIES REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "C" NORTH

CU102 CIVIL UTILITIES REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "C" MIDDLE

CU103 CIVIL UTILITIES REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "C" SOUTH

CU104 CIVIL UTILITIES REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "B" NORTH

CU105 CIVIL UTILITIES REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "B" MIDDLE

CU106 CIVIL UTILITIES REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "B" SOUTH

STRUCTURAL

S-101 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "C" NORTH

S-102 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "C" MIDDLE

S-103 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "C" SOUTH

S-104 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - UNDERSIDE OF LEVEL "B" NORTH

S-105 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - UNDERSIDE OF LEVEL "B" MIDDLE

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S-106 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - UNDERSIDE OF LEVEL "B" SOUTH

S-107 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "B" NORTH

S-108 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "B" MIDDLE

S-109 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "B" SOUTH

S-110 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - UNDERSIDE OF LEVEL "A" NORTH

S-111 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - UNDERSIDE OF LEVEL "A" MIDDLE

S-112 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - UNDERSIDE OF LEVEL "A" SOUTH

S-113 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "A" NORTH

S-114 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "A" MIDDLE

S-115 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "A" SOUTH

S-116 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "C" NORTH - BID DEDUCT ALTERNATES

S-117 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "C" MIDDLE - BID DEDUCT ALTERNATES

S-118 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "C" SOUTH - BID DEDUCT ALTERNATES

S-119 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "B" NORTH - BID DEDUCT ALTERNATES

S-120 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "B" MIDDLE - BID DEDUCT ALTERNATES

S-121 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "B" SOUTH - BID DEDUCT ALTERNATES

S-122 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "A" NORTH - BID DEDUCT ALTERNATES

S-123 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "A" MIDDLE - BID DEDUCT ALTERNATES

S-124 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "A" SOUTH - BID DEDUCT ALTERNATES

S-201 STRUCTURAL REPAIR ELEVATIONS

S-202 STRUCTURAL REPAIR ELEVATIONS

S-203 STRUCTURAL REPAIR ELEVATIONS

S-204 STRUCTURAL REPAIR ELEVATIONS - BID DEDUCT ALTERNATES

S-205 STRUCTURAL REPAIR ELEVATIONS - BID DEDUCT ALTERNATES

S-206 STRUCTURAL REPAIR ELEVATIONS - BID DEDUCT ALTERNATES

S-501 STRUCTURAL REPAIR DETAILS AND SECTIONS

S-502 STRUCTURAL REPAIR DETAILS AND SECTIONS - NORTH STAIRS

S-503 STRUCTURAL REPAIR DETAILS AND SECTIONS - SOUTH STAIRS

S-504 STRUCTURAL REPAIR DETAILS AND SECTIONS

S-505 STRUCTURAL REPAIR DETAILS AND SECTIONS

S-506 STRUCTURAL REPAIR DETAILS AND SECTIONS

S-507 STRUCTURAL REPAIR DETAILS AND SECTIONS

S-508 STRUCTURAL REPAIR DETAILS - NORTH STAIRS BID DEDUCT ALTERNATES

S-509 STRUCTURAL REPAIR DETAILS - SOUTH STAIRS BID DEDUCT ALTERNATES

S-510 STRUCTURAL REPAIR DETAILS AND SECTIONS - BID DEDUCT ALTERNATES

PLUMBING

P-101 PLUMBING REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "C" NORTH

P-102 PLUMBING REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "C" MIDDLE

P-103 PLUMBING REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "C" SOUTH

P-104 PLUMBING REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "B" NORTH

P-105 PLUMBING REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "B" MIDDLE

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P-106 PLUMBING REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "B" SOUTH

P-107 PLUMBING REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "A" NORTH

P-108 PLUMBING REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "A" MIDDLE

P-109 PLUMBING REPAIR PLAN - LEVEL "A" SOUTH

P-501 PLUMBING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for ROUDEBUSH VA

MEDICAL CENTER as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of ENCORUS GROUP ENGINEERS, P.C., 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

Representative (COR).

D. Deleted

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Base Bid:

Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, material, labor, and supervision necessary to accomplish all work set forth within the contract drawings, specifications, and scope of work at the

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Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center located in Indianapolis, IN 46202. Duration 525 Days.

B. Bid Alt. 1, Base bid except

The drainage rehabilitation work which includes Civil utilities rehabilitation work and repair quantities as indicated on the

Civil Plans and any work indicated on the Plumbing Plans.

Reference the Civil Plan Drawings CU101 to CU106, and the

Plumbing Plan Drawings P-101 to P-109, P-501. Duration for this bid alternate is 65 Days.

C. Bid Alt. 2, Alternate 1 except

The new coating of the linear planter and adjacent vertical walls at North and South, this includes removal of existing coating, preparation of surface and minor concrete repairs at surface area of 10% of total per mark E section 4/S-504, and replace with new waterproof coating. Preparation of the surface includes recaulking all the failed vertical caulk joints, the cove joints from concrete wall to sidewalk and the horizontal limestone to concrete joints. Duration for this bid alternate is 8 Days.

D. Bid Alt. 3, Alternate 2 except

The traffic membrane replacement; this includes removal of existing, clean and prep surface, install of new membrane.

Duration for this bid alternate is 16 Days.

E. Bid Alt. 4, Alternate 3 except

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Delete the concrete repair of the stairwells at the north and south ends of the parking garage. Removal and repair of spalled concrete, corroded handrail, and corroded steel base plates are included in this work. Removal of the adjacent planters and local concrete repair due to the planter removal is also included in this work. Duration for this bid alternate is 12 Days.

F. Bid Alt. 5, Alternate 4 except

Delete the removal of the large concrete planters at the

Northeast and Southeast corners of the parking garage. Local concrete repair and curb installation is also included in this work. Duration for this bid alternate is 10 Days.

G. Bid Alt. 6, Alternate 5 except

Delete the concrete and brick repair of the middle stairs that travel from Level B to Level A. Brick repair, brick replacement, tuck pointing, and stair nosing repair is also included in this work. Duration for this bid alternate is 6 Days.

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:

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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 escort arrangements 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. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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

Contracting Officer.

C. Deleted.

D. Key Control:

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. Deleted

E. 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”.

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

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

“Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting

Officer upon request.

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

Contracting Officer.

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

VA.

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

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted

24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

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

General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center

Facility Manager.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the

Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, 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

01 00 00 -7 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.

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

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

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

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by

Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to

Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

3. Deleted.

H. Deleted.

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I. Phasing:

1. 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:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase 1:

Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B,C South

Phase 2:

work, Level A,B,C Middle

Phase 3:

work, Level A,B,C Middle

Phase 4: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B, C Middle

Phase 5: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B,C North

Phase 6: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B,C North

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Phase 7: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B,C Middle

Phase 8: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B,C Middle

Phase 9: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B,C South

Phase 10: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B,C South

Phase 11: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B,C North

Phase 12: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A South

Phase 13: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B,C South

Phase 14: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B,C Middle

Phase 15: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B,C Middle

Phase 16: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B,C North

Phase 17: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B,C North

Phase 18: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B,C Middle

Phase 19: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B,C South

Phase 20: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B North

Phase 21: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B North

Phase 22: Concrete repair and rehabilitation work, storm drain and piping work, Level A,B North

J. Deleted.

K. Building No. 1 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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1. Certain areas of Building No. 1 will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods as listed below:

a. AREA PERIOD

(a)Building 1 Parking Garage24 hours / 7 days

2. 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 will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

3. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

L. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, seven feet minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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M. 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 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.

N. 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, 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, and

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed

01 00 00 -12 interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical

Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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

O. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated 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.

P. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

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

Q. 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.

R. Deleted.

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 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, 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.

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

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

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by

Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is

01 00 00 -15 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, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

4. Deleted.

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1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

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 workers, 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.

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.

D. Deleted.

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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 workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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 "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS"

(FAR 52.236-2).

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1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS: NOT USED

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES:

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the

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

1.13 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 ensure 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, Chief Engineer, and Chief of Facilities Management 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 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of

Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit four sets of the warranty management plan.

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

Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

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

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a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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B. Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment Bonds must remain effective throughout the construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the

Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the

Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the

Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section.

Communication procedures for Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the

Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the

01 00 00 -22 local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the

Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service

Requirements:

E. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting

Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction

Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

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

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

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

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

a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems: NOT USED

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b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems: NOT USED

c) Code 1 Doors: NOT USED

d) Code 3-Doors:NOT USED

e) Code 1-Electrical: NOT USED

f) Code 2-Electrical: NOT USED

g) Code 3-Electrical: NOT USED

h) Code 1-Gas: NOT USED

i) Code 1-Heat: NOT USED

j) Code 1-Plumbing: NOT USED

k) Code 2-Plumbing

Flush valves not operating properly

Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

Deleted

l) Code 3- Plumbing: NOT USED

m) Code 3-Interior

Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling.

Casework damaged.

n) Code 1-Roof Leaks

Damage to property is occurring.

o) Code 2-Water (Exterior)

No water to facility.

p) Code 2-Water (Hot): NOT USED

q) Code 3

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All work not listed above.

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

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

Warranty Tags

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.16 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.

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When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. Deleted.

C. Deleted.

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE: NOT USED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

2. Deleted.

3. Deleted.

4. Deleted.

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. Deleted.

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.

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

1.19 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.

B. Deleted.

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS: NOT USED

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workers) 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.

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. Deleted.

B. Deleted.

C. Deleted.

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.

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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 discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

G. Deleted.

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT: NOT USED

1.24 TESTS: NOT USED

1.25 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 made available electronically 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

01 00 00 -28 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

01 00 00 -29 training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of

Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the

COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

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