36C25218B0524-005.pdf

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

695-18-106 Repair Road Surface Bldg. 20 and

Various Areas

Construction Documents

December 29, 2017

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

5000 W. National Ave.

Milwaukee, WI 53295-0001

PROJECT MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Prepared by:

Facility Management Division

SOLICITATION 36C25218B0524

Milwaukee VAMC 11-01-17

695-18-106 Repair Road Surface Bldg. 20 and Various Areas Bid Documents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17

01 01 10 SN Special Notes 09-15

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

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 08-17

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 05-17

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 42 00 Cutting, Removal, Demolition, Restoration and Patching 11-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 10-11

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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.

DWG # SHEET TITLE

1 G001 COVER SHEET

2 C001 OVERALL SITE PLAN & PHASING PLAN

3 C002 GENERAL CIVIL NOTES AND SIGNAGE SCHEDULE

4 C003 CIVIL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

5 C004 CIVIL DETAILS

6 C005 CIVIL DETAILS (CONT.)

7 C006 CIVIL DETAILS (CONT.)

8 C101 LOT 10 EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS

9 CD101 LOT 10 DEMOLITION PLAN

10 CP101 LOT 10 PHASING, EROSION AND TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

11 CS101 LOT 10 NEW WORK SITE PLAN

12 C102 LINCOLN DRIVE EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS

13 CD102 LINCOLN DRIVE DEMOLITION PLAN

14 CP102 LINCOLN DRIVE PHASING, EROSION AND TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

15 CS102 LINCOLN DRIVE NEW WORK SITE PLAN

16 C103 LOT 2 EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS

17 CD103 LOT 2 DEMOLITION PLAN

18 CP103 LOT 2 PHASING, EROSION AND TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

19 CS103 LOT 2 NEW WORK SITE PLAN

20 C104 LOT 3 EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS

21 CD104 LOT 3 DEMOLITION PLAN

22 CP104 LOT 3 PHASING, EROSION AND TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

23 CS104 LOT 3 NEW WORK SITE PLAN

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Refer to Scope of Work.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only as described in the solicitation in accordance with

FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction)

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Refer to Bid Schedule.

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 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.

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

C. Guards: - NOT USED

D. Key Control: - NOT USED

E. Document Control: - NOT USED

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. See Section 01 01 10 SN.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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01 00 00 -2 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 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.

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

F. Do not interfere with normal functioning of Medical Center, 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.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

1. 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.

H. Phasing:

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. SUBMIT work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety

01 00 00 -3 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 phasing shown on Drawings.

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations 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.

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

I. Construction Fence: Provide 3’ height plastic orange construction fencing on 6’ steel posts driven into ground at 6 feet on centers, completely surrounding construction spaces, vehicles, equipment, laydown areas, and work areas.

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) always, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. Regarding 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 always. 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

O. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National

Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough photographic survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of work sites.

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

01 00 00 -5 accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed because 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 involved.

1. Re-survey report shall list any damage caused by Contractor and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by

Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. 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.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items 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. PCB Transformers: Not used.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. Preserve and protect structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to work site that are not to be removed and do not unreasonably interfere with the work. Only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so. Avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. Trim limbs or branches of trees broken during contract performance, or by careless operation of equipment, or by workmen. Trim those limbs or branches with clean cut and paint cut with tree-pruning compound as directed by the COR.

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

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01 00 00 -6 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 COR 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.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General

Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

- Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

- Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

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 because 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

01 00 00 -7 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

A. Site Drawings.

(FAR 52.236-4)

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

Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 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 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

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

The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the COR. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the COR until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the COR may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each gates work site shown on contract drawings.

C. Before permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include topographic and buried utility information pertaining to the work sites.

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D. During progress of work, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed.

E. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to COR.

F. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of Article "Professional Surveying Services".

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. Submit monthly scanned image/photo of in-progress drawing markups with pay requests.

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

C. Contractor shall SUBMIT two approved completed sets of as-built drawings 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 leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE NOT USED.

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

01 00 00 -9 overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National

Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

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

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

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

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS NOT USED

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS NOT USED

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS NOT USED

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 COR, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. 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.

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

01 00 00 -10 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.

G. Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil required for boiler cleaning, normal initial boiler-burner setup and adjusting, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be furnished by the

Government. Fuel required for prolonged boiler-burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of boiler, burner, or control devices shall be furnished and paid by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT NOT USED

1.23 TESTS NOT USED

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 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 like, 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 regarding complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and

01 00 00 -11 approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the

VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY NOT USED

1.26 RELOCATED ITEMS NOT USED

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT NOT USED

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign on A-frame barricade and move from location to location. 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 shall be furnished after award.

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.

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 shall be furnished after award.

1.30 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES – NOT USED

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES – NOT USED

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS – NOT USED

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SECTION 01 01 10 (SN)

SPECIAL NOTES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This section specifies special requirements, processes, procedures, protocols, practices, prohibitions, protections, personnel matters, provisions for unique characteristics of the Milwaukee VAMC, and practical matters pertinent to construction.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

C. Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

D. Section 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 ANTE-ROOM CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES

A. Coordinate construction of the ante-room with NFPA 241 and the Specification Section 01 35 26

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

B. Type “A” and “B” activities are those in which the fire/smoke hazard risks are MINIMAL. Type

“C” and “D” activities are those in which the fire/smoke hazard risks are HIGH. The General

Contractor is obligated to consider the specified containment measures with the costs included within the various contract items of work. Refer to the Appendix for the Construction Barrier and Fire Risk Assessment Matrix of Precautions for more information.

C. Type A (Minimal Fire Risk Activity/Construction): Provide authority to proceed with work in area, includes a ceiling permit as required, when working above ceilings.

D. Type B (Limited Fire Risk Activity/Construction):

1. Coordinate temporary construction partition installation with Specification Section 01 35

26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

2. Provide plastic from floor to ceiling above and seal joints and penetrations. All plastic will be labeled with the VA ILSM TEMPORARY BARRIER orange tag once installed indicating the start of the three days. At openings, install z-wall overlapping plastic flap barriers or equivalent.

E. Type C (Moderate Fire Risk Activity/Construction): Coordinate temporary construction partition installation with Specification Section 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

1. Ante-room construction (as part of 1-hour construction barrier):

a. Ante-room shall be a 1-hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition and shall be full height, extending through suspended ceilings to the floor slab or roof deck above.

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b. Ante-room shall be constructed from one-hour fire-rated 5/8-in type “X” gypsum board both sides of metal stud wall, mudded and taped in accordance with ASTM C840.

“Double” gypsum board installation on one side (exterior) of the ante-room is authorized to achieve the 1-hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition requirement with prior COR approval.

c. In this case, the ante-room 1-hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition walls will also function as an infection control barrier. Contractor shall add appropriate infection control measures. Refer to 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for more information.

d. Ante-room gypsum board walls shall be taped to the existing floors utilizing 2-in wide glass foil tape: 7.3 mil aluminum foil laminated glass cloth silver tape with silicone adhesive backing. Where the ante-room walls meet the existing deck or a 1-hour rated existing wall, the seams shall be firecaulked.

e. The ante-room must also have a dedicated heat detector installed. See paragraph below for heat detector requirements.

f. Ante-room outer construction door opening requires a Class C, 45-minute fire rated door with self-closing and self-latching devices.

g. Ante-room inner door must at least be plastic Z-Type door.

2. Ante-room construction (for infection control purposes only):

a. Ante-room need not be a 1-hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition.

Its walls do not need to go to the concrete deck above, nor is a hard ceiling required. At a minimum, the contractor must tape the top of the ante-room walls to the underside of the existing acoustical tile ceiling to achieve the smoke tight and infection control requirements.

b. Ante-room shall be constructed from one-hour fire-rated 5/8-in type “X” gypsum board one side of metal stud wall, mudded and taped in accordance with ASTM C840.

c. Contractor shall add appropriate infection control measures. Refer to 01 35 26 SAFETY

REQUIREMENTS for more information.

d. Ante-room gypsum board walls shall be taped to the existing floors, walls or ceilings utilizing 2-in wide glass foil tape: 7.3 mil aluminum foil laminated glass cloth silver tape with silicone adhesive backing. Where the ante-room walls meet the existing deck or a

1-hour rated existing wall, the seams shall be firecaulked.

e. The ante-room does not require a dedicated heat detector.

f. Ante-room outer construction door opening requires a Class C, 45-minute fire rated door with self-closing and self-latching devices.

g. Ante-room inner construction door opening requires a Class C, 45-minute fire rated door with self-closing and self-latching devices.

3. Provide heat detectors and notification devices (i.e., audio-visual devices) tied into the

Building Siemens Pyrotronics System at the rate of one (1) detector per 1000 square foot of clear construction area. Heat detectors to be FTP-11 Addressable, Tri-Color LED, 135°F, Combination Fixed or Rate of Rise. The Contractor shall provide certification documentation

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once the heat detectors and notification devices (i.e., audio-visual devices) are installed and/or moved and tested prior to any construction work taking place in the space. Inside the construction space, existing units can be used if they are moved to the floor deck above.

4. Other than ante-room, all other temporary construction partitions shall be full height, extending through suspended ceilings to the floor slab or roof deck above and shall be one-hour fire rated 5/8-in type “X” gypsum board both sides of metal stud wall, mudded and taped in accordance with ASTM C840. If sprinklers are installed per a hydraulically calculated stamped and certified system and sprinklers are operational on both sides of the temporary partition and ceilings are fully intact and complete, then the partition indicated above may be permitted to terminate at the ceiling in accordance with NFPA 241.

5. Coordinate with Section 01 01 10-SN Section 3.35 for Card Reader and Physical Access Control

System (PACS) requirements at ante-room outer construction door.

D. Type D (Significant Fire Risk Activity/Construction):

1. All requirements for Type C construction activities above are required for Type D construction activities.

2. When required by the project, install one-hour fire-rated temporary construction partitions to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings and other enclosures as required by the current Life Safety Code NFPA 101.

This may include new horizontal egress tunnels, exit stairs, etc. Coordinate these activities with the COR.

3.2 ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS (ACM)

A. There are both friable and non-friable asbestos-containing materials (ACM) located within hospital complex. Inspection reports are available from Facilities Management.

B. ACM might be unforeseen and potentially discovered during work. Do not disturb ACM. Refer to Specifications Section 01 00 00 for procedures addressing discovery of ACM.

C. See Specification Sections 02 82 11 or 02 82 13 (series) for Traditional or Glovebag Asbestos

Abatement details.

D. New work: no ACM allowed in new products.

E. Contractor to provide asbestos costs separately in invoices.

3.3 BADGES

A. All contractors working at Milwaukee VAMC shall be fingerprinted prior to being allowed to work on campus. Contractor ID badges can be obtained from PIV office typically 3-5 days after approved SAC form is received and fingerprints clear. ID badges are required for contractor employees working at VAMC Milwaukee.

B. Contractor

1. Furnish SAC form to each employee and subcontractor employee, regardless of how long they will be on site and even if already badged, and have them fill out the form.

Blank SAC form is included as appendix to this specification.

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2. When form is legibly completed by hand, scan each form with file name as above then dash then employee name (e.g., 08 SAC FORM – John Doe).

3. Regarding SSN: last four only.

4. Email form to VA project manager (a.k.a., COR)

B. VA and Requestor

1. VA COR/project manager signs form, then emails Fingerprinting Office (fingerprinting) and PIV Office (badging) of pending visit from person named, forwarding form as email attachment.

2. Contractor/Requestor visits Fingerprinting/PIV Office, building 70, E-wing south, ground floor.

3. VA Fingerprinting Office will check to ensure proper form was received.

C. VA Processing

1. Fingerprinting begins background check process.

2. Assuming background check allows, then within 3 to 10 business days, VA should send to Contractor/Requestor notice that they may now obtain their Physical Access Control

(PAC) badge.

3. VA PIV Office staff take photo and issue PAC badge.

D. Badge Usage

1. Wear badge, readily visible, above waist level, not on head or hard hat, when on grounds doing work.

2. Lanyards and clips are not included, but may be purchased at Canteen Store.

3. Superintendent shall inspect personnel badge (should be visible).

4. Badges allow keyless entry into restricted areas. Names, dates, and times of access are recorded by VA Police.

5. Badges will be valid for 90 days. The PM will notify PIV office to extend badge access for another 90 days if appropriate.

6. Badge wearer, not anyone else, must get badge issues taken care of. For example, it is not allowed to hand over badge to superintendent to walk them down to FM or PIV for entering code on back of badge, into SAM box system. Violations may result in suspension or revocation of construction access.

3.4 CONTRACTOR’S IMPACT STATEMENTS

A. These notes will be reviewed at pre-construction meeting and will require signature from

Contractor acknowledging responsibilities of contractors working on VAMC campus.

B. All sub-contractors are required to review, acknowledge, sign and submit CONTRACTOR’S

IMPACT STATEMENT. It is General Contractor’s responsibility to make this specification available to sub-contractors and for training sub-contractors on VAMC Milwaukee requirements herein.

a. STANDARD POLICY: All outside contractors and sub-contractors will coordinate work within hospital with Facilities Management before beginning work.

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b. PURPOSE: Contractor will ensure that each individual contractor and sub-contractor employee is responsible for complying with established hospital standards, applicable

OSHA Safety Requirements, federal, state and local environmental regulations, wearing prescribed safety equipment, and preventing avoidable accidents.

c. PROCEDURE: Contractor will ensure that each individual contractor and sub-contractor employee review, understand and acknowledge these Special Notes prior to commencement of work scheduled at this facility. Proof of this acknowledgement:

CONTRACTOR’S IMPACT STATEMENT. Contractor will forward copies of signed

CONTRACTOR’S IMPACT STATEMENT monthly during construction for new contractors and sub-contractors.

3.5 CLEAN-UP

A. All work activity within occupied portions of facility shall be immediately cleaned and restored to its original finished condition upon completion of activity. If activity continues into next workday, area shall be left safe, clean, and presentable.

B. Combustible storage and debris shall be kept to smallest quantity necessary for required daily operations. Construction area shall be kept clean as indicated in general requirements and conditions.

C. Public restrooms are not to be used for cleaning of tools or equipment, i.e., paintbrushes, rollers, finishing tools, etc. Janitor’s slop sinks are available for this purpose. If janitor’s closets are used, they must be cleaned. The contractor is responsible for any clogs, repairs to drains, and cleaning if their cleaning techniques damage VA property.

D. Trash, combustible…