36C25218B0731-003.pdf

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

FY18 TJC & Safety Corrections

Project 695-18-119

Construction Documents

Mar 1, 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

Milwaukee VAMC 3/1/2018

695-18-119 FY18 Safety & TJC Corrections Bid Set Submission

Milwaukee, WI 53295 01-01-18

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17

01 01 10 SN Special Notes 01-18

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 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 42 00 Cutting, Removal, Demo, Restoration & Patching 01-18

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 41 13 Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16

08 42 29 Sliding Automatic Entrances 12-15

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

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11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 01-17

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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

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

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 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.

DRAWING INDEX

SHEET

No.

DWG

No.

SHEET TITLE

1 G-001 COVER SHEET

2 G-002 INFECTION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

3 G-003 BUILDING 111 BASEMENT STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS

4 G-004 BUILDING 111 1ST FLOOR STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS

5 G-005 BUILDING 111 2ND FLOOR STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS

6 G-006 BUILDING 111 3RD FLOOR STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS

7 G-007 BUILDING 111 4TH FLOOR STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS

8 G-008 BUILDING 111 5TH FLOOR STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS

9 G-009 BUILDING 111 9TH FLOOR STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS

10 G-010 BUILDING 123 STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS

11 G-011 BUILDING 144 1ST FLOOR STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS

12 001-001 BUILDING 111 9TH & 2ND FLOOR WORK LOCATIONS PLAN

13 001-002 BUILDING 111 4TH FLOOR WORK LOCATION PLAN

14 001-003 ROOM 9519 WORK PLAN

15 001-004 ROOM 9507 WORK PLAN

16 001-005 ROOM 2445 WORK PLAN

17 001-006 ROOM 4618 WORK PLAN

18 002-001 BUILDING 123 WORK LOCATION PLAN

19 002-002 BUILDING 123 INFECTION CONTROL, DEMO & NEW WORK PLANS

003-001 BUILDING 123 KITCHEN FLOOR DRAIN

20 004-001 BUILDING 111 5TH FLOOR LOCATION PLAN

21 004-002 CATH LAB 5C INFECTION CONTROL PLAN

22 004-003 CATH LAB 5C EXISTING, DEMO AND NEW WORK PLAN

23 004-004 CATH LAB 5C EXISTING ELECTRIC PANEL SCHEDULES

005-001 BUILDING 111 ROOM 9149 FIREWALL

24 006-001 BUILDING 111 3RD AND 4TH FLOOR WORK LOCATION PLANS

25 006-002 ROOM 4143 WORK PLAN

26 007-001 BUILDING 111 2ND FLOOR WORK LOCATION PLAN

27 007-002 C2A12 HALLWAY DOUBLE DOOR REPLACEMENT PLAN

28 008-001 BUILDING 111 BASEMENT &1ST FLOOR WORK LOCATION PLANS

29 008-002 BUILDING 111 BASEMENT EXISTING CONDITIONS & NEW WORK PLANS

30 008-003 BUILDING 111 1ST FLOOR EXISTING CONDITIONS & NEW WORK PLANS

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DRAWING INDEX

31 009-001 BUILDING 111 1ST FLOOR WORK LOCATION PLAN

32 009-002 BUILDING 111 EAST ENTRANCE INFECTION CONTROL, DEMO AND NEW WORK PLANS

33 010-001 BUILDING 111 3RD FLOOR WORK LOCATION & INFECTION CONTROL PLANS

34 010-002 3AN EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEMO PLAN

35 010-003 3AN REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

36 011-001 BUILDING 144 1ST FLOOR WORK LOCATION PLAN

37 011-002 ROOM 127 NEW WALL WORK PLAN

012-001 LOCKSHOP IDS

38 013-001 BUILDING 112 SECURITY SCREEN LOCATIONS

39 013-002 SECURITY SCREEN WORK PLAN

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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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. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for 695-18-119 FY18 Safety & TJC

Corrections as required by drawings and specifications.

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).

C. 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. Refer to Section 01 01 10-SN SPECIAL NOTES for fingerprint, badging, construction door access and parking requirements.

D. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a

OSHA designated “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

E. Routine Inspections and Maintenance During Construction

1. Provide routine inspections and maintenance services as prescribed in Operations & Maintenance manuals required under this contract.

2. Provide services during construction and until items below are completed:

a) VA Inspection Complete

b) Successful commissioning

c) Training of VA Maintenance staff

d) Acceptance by VA of each system described in other specifications related to this contract.

e) O&M Manual submittals received, reviewed, and approved by VA

3. Systems included in this contract are:

a) Electrical Systems

b) Doors/Hardware/PACS-integration/FA-integration

c) Fire Alarm Systems

F. Submit O&M manuals at substantial completion of work phases and update upon completion of final phase one spreadsheet based comprehensive summary schedule of routine inspection and maintenance for systems.

List: specification section, article, and paragraph; description of systems/subsystems; O&M manual reference; frequency.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) – NOT USED

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. All drawings and specifications (contract documents) may be obtained from the FedBizOps website where the solicitation is posted. Printed copies will be the responsibility and expense of the contractor(s).

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. A Special Agreement SAC form is required for every contract employee. See the SPECIAL NOTES specification for an example of this SAC form. This needs to be supplied to the COR for every contract employee on the jobsite. Even if the contractor has an active badge, a SAC form is needed for the COR’s records.

3. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give at least two weeks’ notice to the Contracting Officer and the COR 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.

4. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer or the COR.

5. VA reserves the right to close 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. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization requests shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such requests 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. Permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. See the SPECIAL NOTES

Specification.

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 COR. 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 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 determined by the COR

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

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F. Temporary Interior Signage:

1. When the contractor's work blocks doors and/or exists, changes paths, etc., the General Contractor is to provide all temporary signage to reroute personnel and block the doors or exits.

Locations to be determined based on the ILSM and the COR.

G. Execute work to interfere as little as possible 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, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

H. Utilities Services.

1. Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center always.

Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

2. 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.

All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR and Utility

Company involved.

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

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

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 14 days in advance of proposed interruption.

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Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption. Contractor shall use the COR-provided outage request form.

5. 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.

6. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 21 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

7. 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.

8. 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.

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.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, Contracting Officer, COR and Contractor.

3. Treat each sub-task as an individual phase. Phased work may coincide; however, the COR will approve all work plans. Each sub-task requires a work plan and infection control plan for COR review and approval.

J. Contactor 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 Center’s operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veteran’s

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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.

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

K. Buildings will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated per the below table.

SubTask Name Occupancy/Availability

Patient Lifts –

Bldg 111, various patient rooms

VA will turn over indiv. patient room to contractor during first shift (7am –

4:30pm) to complete install of lift and appurtenant equip.

HOPTEL Door –

Bldg 123

VA will temporarily secure door for one day. Contractor should plan for work during first shift while door is out of service.

Deleted SubTask

N/A

Cath Lab Elec

Panels – Bldg

Off-shift only; preferred Friday evening through a weekend.

Deleted SubTask

Card Reader Bldg

111 Room 4143

Work should be completed first shift and should not interfere with room operations/ use.

APC Doors – Bldg

This work shall be completed in one evening – off shift. Doors are between A-bank elevator lobby and corridor C2A12.

Relocate Fire

Panels – Bldg

Demo & hole coring work shall be completed off shift. Panel relocation shall be first shift so that adequate fire watch procedures are available.

East Entrance

Sliding Door –

Bldg 111

Lobby will be in full operation, but doors will be closed and secured for the contractor’s use. Infection control and security by the GC to keep work location safe.

3A Gold Clinic ceiling – Bldg

This work shall be completed off-shift.

Three nights for demo, 3-4 nights for new install. Each workday the corridor needs to be returned to usable condition for the active Gold Clinic. Ceiling plastic and any temporary lighting are required.

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Wall/frame repair – Bldg

144 Room 127

This is a corridor and storage room. This area shall be turned over to the contractor for the duration of the work.

12 Deleted SubTask

Bldg 112 –

Window Security

Screening

Work can be first shift and shall be coordinated with COR, Police and Bldg 112.

L. Construction Fence: Not required.

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

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 40 degrees F always, except as otherwise specified.

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

O. 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.

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey of the site with the COR. The contractor shall furnish a report with photo documentation of all items and features, signed by both the contractor and COR. This report shall note:

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

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. Any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

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

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

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

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1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Refer to Specification Section 01 74 19 for more information.

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 on drawings or in specifications. 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.

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

IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

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

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

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(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – NOT USED

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES – NOT USED

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. The

Contractor shall forward PDF electronic copies of as-builts monthly with pay requests.

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 COR review, as often as requested.

C. As-built updates are required monthly to the COR with pay requests.

D. Contractor shall deliver as-built drawings in the electronic version

(scanned PDF) to the AE/COR within 30 calendar days after the completion of the construction phase for review and approval.

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

F. Contractors shall update (as work is completed) the VA electrical, medical gas, domestic plumbing and mechanical piping master schematic books (as it applies).

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS – NOT USED

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE – NOT USED

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing B-bank elevators for handling building materials

(debris removal, moving new equip/materials) and Contractor's personnel is permitted. Refer to the SPECIAL NOTES Specification 01 01 10-SN.

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

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

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

c. Finish flooring.

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1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS – NOT USED

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF EXISTING UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies. The

Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines. 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. Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.23 TESTS – NOT USED

1.24 O&M MANUALS & TRAINING/INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Operations & Maintenance manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions/training when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Operations & Maintenance manuals.

1. Hard copy O&M manuals shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. This hardcopy submission shall include model number and serial number information for the equipment.

2. At the conclusion of the contract, a (revised if necessary) O&M manual shall be provided electronically as a PDF for AE/VA review and approval as a record document. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the O&M 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

01 00 00 - 12 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 regarding complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY – NOT USED

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment and items indicated by symbol "R"/”ETR” or otherwise shown to be relocated by the

Contractor.

B. Perform relocation of such equipment or items at such times and in such a manner as directed by the COR.

C. Suitably cap existing service lines, such as steam, condensate return, water, drain, gas, air, vacuum and/or electrical, at the main whenever such lines are disconnected from equipment to be relocated. Remove abandoned lines in finished areas and cap as specified herein before under paragraph "Abandoned Lines".

D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and installation of relocated equipment; and leave such equipment in proper operating condition.

E. All service lines such as noted above for relocated equipment shall be in place at point of relocation ready for use before any existing equipment is disconnected. Make relocated existing equipment ready for operation or use immediately after reinstallation.

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1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN – NOT USED

1.29 SAFETY SIGN – NOT USED

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones.

B. Photographic documentation elements:

1. Each digital image shall be minimum size of 6 megapixels (MP).

2. Before construction, the construction site, sidewalks, landscaping, adjacent utilities and adjacent structures surrounding the site shall be documented.

3. Construction progress both inside and outside shall be reasonably documented by photos throughout construction.

4. As-built condition of new utilities shall be documented prior to placing concrete and/or backfilling. This process shall include all underground utilities at the site.

5. As-built conditions of electrical systems shall be documented. As-built conditions of exterior grade elevations shall be documented specifically to capture the waterproofing work.

6. As-built finished conditions of the interior of the basement electrical room shall be documented at certificate of occupancy or equivalent.

7. Upload photos weekly with daily logs capturing the project at different stages of construction.

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 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Prepare and provide coordination drawings showing the location of openings through slabs, the pipe sleeves and hanger inserts, as well as the location and elevation of utility lines, including, but not limited

01 00 00 - 14 to, conveyor systems, pneumatic tubes, ducts, all existing utilities, and conduits and pipes 50 mm (2 inches) and larger in diameter.

Drawings required for all areas being remodeled or new and ancillary areas required by such utility runs. Ancillary area drawings to include equal space on each side of main runs from main source to final location. These drawings, including plans, elevations, and sections as appropriate shall clearly show the manner in which the utilities fit into the available space and how they relate to each other and to existing building elements and controls for maintenance operations.

Drawings shall be of appropriate scale to satisfy the previously stated purposes, but not smaller than 9 mm (3/8 inch) scale.

B. Drawings must be composite (with distinctive colors for the various trades) including but not limited to HVAC equipment, HVAC ductwork, mechanical piping, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, medical gases, telecommunications, etc. The submitted drawings for a given area of the project shall show the work of all trades which will be involved in that particular area. A complete composite drawing set or complete sets of separate reproducible drawings and AutoCAD files shall be received by the Government not less than 20 days prior to the scheduled start of the work in the area illustrated by the drawings, for the purpose of showing the contractor's planned method of installation.

C. The objectives of such drawings are to promote carefully planned work sequence and proper trade coordination, in order to assure the expeditious solutions of problems and the installation of lines and equipment as contemplated by the contract documents while avoiding or minimizing additional costs to the contractor and to the Government.

In the event the contractor, in coordinating the various installations and in planning the method of installation, finds a conflict in location or elevation of any of the utilities with themselves, with structural items or with other construction items, the contractor shall bring this conflict to the attention of the contracting officer immediately. In doing so, the contractor shall explain the proposed method of solving the problem or shall request instructions as to how to proceed if adjustments beyond those of usual trades coordination are necessary.

D. Contractor to include initial and two revisions as part of original contract. Utilities installation work will not proceed in any area prior to the submission and completion of the Government review of the coordinated drawings for that area, nor in any area in which conflicts are disclosed by the coordination drawings until the conflicts have been corrected to the satisfaction of the contracting officer. It is the responsibility of the contractor to submit the required drawings in

01 00 00 - 15 a timely manner consistent with the requirements to complete the work covered by this contract within the prescribed contract time.

1.34 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 fire-caulked.

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.

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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 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.

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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.

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…