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Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

Upgrade Fire Alarm Panels Various Buildings

Project 695-19-120

Construction Documents

Dec. 12, 2018

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

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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 10 Table of Contents 11-18

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 08-18 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Des ign/Bid/Build 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 45 00 Quality Control 01-18 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors an d Cables 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 0 1-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safet y and

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safet y and Security

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28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic S afety and Security

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

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28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

G-001 COVER SHEET

G-002 GENERAL NOTES

E-100 BUILDING 111 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN & ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-101 BUILDING 111 FIRST FLOOR PLAN & ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-102 BUILDING 111 2ND FLOOR PLAN & ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-103 BUILDING 111 3RD FLOOR PLAN & ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-104 BUILDING 111 5TH FLOOR PLAN & ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-105 BUILDING 111 8TH FLOOR PLAN & ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-106 BUILDING 111 10TH FLOOR PLAN & ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-107 BUILDING 144 FLOOR PLAN & ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-108 BUILDING 146 FLOOR PLAN & ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-109 BUILDING 123 FLOOR PLAN & ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-110 BUILDING 7/11 FLOOR PLAN & ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-111 BUILDING 70 FLOOR PLAN & ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-112 BUILDING 102 FLOOR PLAN & ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-113 BUILDING 112 FLOOR PLAN & ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-114 BUILDING 113 FLOOR PLAN & ELECTRICAL 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 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

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1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for bui lding operations, including demolition and removal of existing struct ures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for 695-19-120 Upgrade Fire Alarm

Panels Various Buildings as required by drawings an d specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only a s described in the solicitation in accordance with FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit

(Construction).

C. All employees of general contractor and subcontr actors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain perm ission 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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) – NOT USED

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. All drawings and specifications (contract docume nts) may be obtained from the FedBizOps website where the solicitation i s posted. Hard copies will be the responsibility and expense of th e contractor(s

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and admi nistrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entir e duration of the project.

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. A Special Agreement SAC form is required for eve ry contract employee. See the SPECIAL NOTES specification for an example of this SAC form. This needs to be supplied to the CO R for every contract employee on the jobsite. Even if the cont ractor has an active badge, a SAC form is needed for the COR’s re cords

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

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

C. Document Control:

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

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

Officer.

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

4. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Off icer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive in formation”.

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitt ed 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

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2. Permits shall be issued for General Contractor a nd 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 (inc luding storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authoriz ed or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers and agents, free and harml ess from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's perfor mance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the appr oval of the

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor a nd 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 a t its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandon ed and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescrib ed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temp orary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorize d by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecut ing the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading cap acity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by an y Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cr oss curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from d amage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of an y damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing ma terials shall be as determined by the COR .

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as pos sible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any e xisting equipment, 01 00 00 -4 and with work being done by others. Use of equipmen t and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during co nstruction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted COR .

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other th an 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 m ore than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

G. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut exist ing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (excep t telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where sh own; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR . All suc h actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involve d:

1. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the c onstruction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricit y, 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 i n 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 lif e safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining th e duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outli ned shall include, but not be limited to:

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I. Buildings will be occupied during performance of work .

J. When a building and/or construction site is turn ed over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility inclu ding upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for p re-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 se rvices for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewe r or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services o r of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telep hone), 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, se wers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications syste ms may be interrupted without prior approval of COR . Electri cal work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipmen t de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, w ork on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s p rior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sectio ns 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK

RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for addi tional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 21 days in advance of proposed int erruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, an d approximate duration of such interruption.

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

4. Major interruptions of any system must be reques ted, in writing, at least 28 calendar days prior to the desired time an d shall be performed as directed by the COR.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, se rvice 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 c onstruction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricit y, 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 sup ports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely re moved, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or pa nel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished are as, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or par titions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activit ies with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to p arking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction m aterials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, alter ing and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be approve d by the COR.

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

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbi ng fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, veneti an blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reu sed or relocated, or both.

3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings an d existing conditions at site.

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materia ls storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where al terations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and C OR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reus ed or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, o r in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossibl e or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor wi th new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnis hed by Government.

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under pr ovisions 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 o r final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furn ish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, do ors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of s ame as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caus ed by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protectio n measures; and, 01 00 00 -8 will form basis for determining extent of repair wo rk required of

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective mea sures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed th ey shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of le aks, 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, ma terials 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 protecti on shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is com pleted.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work remov ed 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 t he Government are noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be rem oved or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to preve nt 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 loca ted in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contr act shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spac es are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alter ation period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and s pecifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by th e Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contracto r's operation.

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

IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair ex isting work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, an d do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work witho ut approval of the

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

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work comple te 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, a nd refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commenc ing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall im mediately 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 sy stems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuan ce or abandonment.

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

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING S ITE 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 t he project, to include all contract changes, modifications and cla rifications.

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B. All variations shall be shown in the same genera l detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built d rawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requ ested.

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

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

E. Contractors shall update (as work is completed) the VA electrical, medical gas, domestic plumbing and mechanical pipin g master schematic books. These books are located in the FM office.

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT – NOT USED

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS – NOT USED

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE – NOT USED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR f or use of elevators.

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Personnel for operating elevators will not be provi ded by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

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

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plat es.

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

c. Finish flooring.

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1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS – NOT USED

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably require d amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets a nd supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevail ing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully cons erve 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 Con tracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to meas ure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining cha rges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contr actor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the inf rastructure as required.

C. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furn ish 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 hoisti ng devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heati ng devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.24 TESTS – NOT USED

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operati ng manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when requir ed by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter s pecified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and o ne compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidenta l with the delivery

01 00 00 -12 of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipme nt. They shall include complete information necessary for starting , adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long period s 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 illustrati ons. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identify ing each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of specia l tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipmen t, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thorough ly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equi pment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Man uals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equ ipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment simi lar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnishe d will not be accepted.

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

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the ope ration and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such t raining will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifica lly detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for differ ent items of equipment that are component parts of a complete sy stem, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructo rs for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be availab le until instructions for all items included in the system h ave been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operati on of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such t imes as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough covera ge. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated mater ial to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the co ntractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs r eserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any i nstructor who, in

01 00 00 -13 the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate suffic ient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors abo ve.

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY – NOT USED

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necess ary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment a nd items indicated by symbol "R" 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 ste am, condensate return, water, drain, gas, air, vacuum and/or electrical, a t the main whenever such lines are disconnected from equipment to be re located. Remove abandoned lines in finished areas and cap as specif ied herein before under paragraph "Abandoned Lines".

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

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

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

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN – NOT USED

1.30 SAFETY SIGN – NOT USED

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION – NOT USED

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES – NOT USED

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION – NOT USED

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS – NOT USED

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SPECIAL NOTES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This section specifies special requirements, proces ses, procedures, protocols, practices, prohibitions, protections, pe rsonnel matters, provisions for unique characteristics of the Milwau kee 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 NF PA 241 and the Specification Section 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

B. Type “A” and “B” activities are those in which t he fire/smoke hazard risks are MINIMAL. Type “C” and “D” activit ies are those in which the fire/smoke hazard risks are HIGH. The General Contractor is obligated to consider the specified c ontainment 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 Precauti ons 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 inst allation with Specification Section 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREM ENTS.

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 in dicating 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.

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

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

b. Ante-room shall be constructed from one-hour fir e-rated 5/8-in type “X” gypsum board both sides of metal st ud wall, mudded and taped in accordance with ASTM C840. “Do uble” 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 requir ement with prior COR approval.

c. In this case, the ante-room 1-hour fire-rated sm oke-tight temporary construction partition walls will also fu nction as an infection control barrier. Contractor shall add appropriate infection control measures. Refer to 0 1 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for more information.

d. Ante-room gypsum board walls shall be taped to t he existing floors utilizing 2-in wide glass foil tape: 7.3 mi l aluminum foil laminated glass cloth silver tape wit h silicone adhesive backing. Where the ante-room wal ls 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 de tector installed. See paragraph below for heat detector requirements.

f. Ante-room outer construction door opening requir es 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 ceilin g required. At a minimum, the contractor must tape t he top of the ante-room walls to the underside of the exis ting acoustical tile ceiling to achieve the smoke tight and infection control requirements.

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

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c. Contractor shall add appropriate infection contr ol measures. Refer to 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS fo r more information.

d. Ante-room gypsum board walls shall be taped to t he 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 ant e-room walls meet the existing deck or a 1-hour rated exis ting wall, the seams shall be firecaulked.

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

f. Ante-room outer construction door opening requir es a Class

C, 45-minute fire rated door with self-closing and self-latching devices.

g. Ante-room inner construction door opening requir es 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 Pyro tronics System at the rate of one (1) detector per 1000 squ are foot of clear construction area. Heat detectors to be FTP- 11 Addressable, Tri-Color LED, 135°F, Combination Fixe d or Rate of Rise. The Contractor shall provide certificatio n documentation once the heat detectors and notificat ion devices (i.e., audio-visual devices) are installed and/or m oved and tested prior to any construction work taking place in the space. Inside the construction space, existing uni ts can be used if they are moved to the floor deck above.

a. Heat detectors require monthly service checks by the contractor to ensure they are working correctly.

4. Other than ante-room, all other temporary constr uction partitions shall be full height, extending through suspended ceilings to the floor slab or roof deck above and s hall be one-hour fire rated 5/8-in type “X” gypsum board bo th sides of metal stud wall, mudded and taped in accordance wit h ASTM C840. If sprinklers are installed per a hydraulica lly calculated stamped and certified system and sprinkl ers are operational on both sides of the temporary partitio n and ceilings are fully intact and complete, then the pa rtition indicated above may be permitted to terminate at th e 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) re quirements at ante-room outer construction door.

D. Type D (Significant Fire Risk Activity/Construct ion):

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

2. When required by the project, install one-hour f ire-rated temporary construction partitions to maintain integ rity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, f ire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exi ts, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings and ot her enclosures as required by the current Life Safety C ode NFPA

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

3.2 ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS (ACM)

A. There are both friable and non-friable asbestos-con taining materials (ACM) located within hospital complex. I nspection reports are available from Facilities Management.

B. ACM might be unforeseen and potentially discovered during work.

Do not disturb ACM. Refer to Specifications Sectio n 01 00 00 for procedures addressing discovery of ACM.

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

D. 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. Contract or ID badges can be obtained from PIV office typically 3-5 days after approved SAC form is received and fingerprints clear. ID ba dges are required for contractor employees working at VAMC M ilwaukee.

B. Contractor

1. Furnish SAC form to each employee and subcontractor employee, regardless of how long they will be on si te 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 f orm 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)

C. VA and Requestor

1. VA COR/project manager signs form, then emails

Fingerprinting Office (fingerprinting) and PIV Offi ce (badging) of pending visit from person named, forwa rding form as email attachment.

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

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

D. 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/Request or notice that they may now obtain their Physical Acce ss Control (PAC) badge.

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

E. 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 pur chased at Canteen Store.

3. Superintendent shall inspect personnel badge (shoul d be visible).

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

5. Badges will be valid for 90 days. The PM will noti fy PIV office to extend badge access for another 90 days i f appropriate.

6. Badge wearer, not anyone else, must get badge issue s taken care of. For example, it is not allowed to hand ov er badge to superintendent to walk them down to FM or PIV fo r entering code on back of badge, into SAM box system .

Violations may result in suspension or revocation o f construction access.

3.4 CONTRACTOR’S IMPACT STATEMENTS

A. These notes will be reviewed at pre-construction me eting and will require signature from Contractor acknowledging res ponsibilities of contractors working on VAMC campus.

B. All sub-contractors are required to review, acknowl edge, sign and submit CONTRACTOR’S IMPACT STATEMENT. It is Genera l Contractor’s responsibility to make this specification available to sub-contractors and for training sub-contractors on VAM C Milwaukee requirements herein.

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

b. PURPOSE: Contractor will ensure that each individu al contractor and sub-contractor employee is responsib le for

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complying with established hospital standards, appl icable OSHA Safety Requirements, federal, state and local environmental regulations, wearing prescribed safet y equipment, and preventing avoidable accidents.

c. PROCEDURE: Contractor will ensure that each individ ual contractor and sub-contractor employee review, unde rstand and acknowledge these Special Notes prior to commen cement of work scheduled at this facility. Proof of this acknowledgement: CONTRACTOR’S IMPACT STATEMENT. Co ntractor will forward copies of signed CONTRACTOR’S IMPACT S TATEMENT monthly during construction for new contractors and sub-contractors.

3.5 CLEAN-UP

A. All work activity within occupied portions of facil ity shall be immediately cleaned and restored to its original fi nished 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 sma llest quantity necessary for required daily operations. Constructi on 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 t ools, 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, an d cleaning if their cleaning techniques damage VA property.

D. Trash, combustible waste, and excess construction m aterials:

Remove daily, dispose regularly to prevent accumula tion.

E. All work for area must be confined within that spac e. Public corridors, stairwells, equipment rooms, and vacant floors are not to be used for storage of materials or as workshop. Tracking of construction dirt into public corridors or stairwel ls must be prevented. At end of each workday, combustible pack aging and crating materials for building products and equipme nt to be installed shall be removed from occupied building.

F. Provide dampened walk-off mats at entrances and exi ts from construction area.

G. If smoke detectors are covered during dust-producin g activities, they must be uncovered daily.

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3.6 COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

B. Contractors who work with compressed gas cylinders must have specific training and must ensure that cylinders ar e secured properly when in use or in storage.

C. When compressed gas cylinders are not in use, caps must be in place.

3.7 CONFINED SPACE

A. Confined Spaces are clearly marked on campus. NO E NTRY is allowed into areas without prior approval by COR. NO ONE will be allowed to enter these areas without proper qualifi cations, equipment and training as required by OSHA Standard s (29 CFR 1910.147)

B. Storm sewers, underground electrical vaults, and ot her areas that require confined space permits are identified on Dr awings.

C. All hospital personnel that would require entry int o these spaces must abide by Confined Space Program Procedure.

D. It is sole responsibility of outside Contractor doi ng work on VA Medical Center campus to coordinate entry into of t hese spaces or other marked permit required confined spaces with C OR.

E. Anyone entering permit-required confined space must follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA ) Regulations, 29 CFR 1910.120.

F. Submit Confined Space Entry program (and CSE Permit if needed) as part of APP (See Safety Specification 01 35 26).

3.8 CONSTRUCTION BARRICADES & TEMPORARY SIGNAGE

A. The Contractor is responsible to post and erect bar ricades, temporary signage, construction and safety signs, I LSMs, and new egress routes as they apply. barricades will be ere cted to restrict areas where hazardous operations are perfo rmed.

construction and safety signs shall consist of caut ion signs as determined and approved by VAMC. Egress signs, whe re egress has been altered for construction, shall be posted and coordinated with approved ILSM and applicable hazardous warning signs. If egress is changed due to construction, provide temp orary directional signs for changes as determined by VAMC and for construction of walkways, steps, or overhead protec tion scaffolding or like as required providing new means of egress.

Emergency egress plan shall be developed by Contrac tor and submitted for approval by COR before egress routes are altered.

B. Exit signs inside construction space: Contractor t o provide luminescent Exit Signs throughout construction spac e such that

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while standing in place within construction space, exit sign is visible and path of egress can be followed.

C. Exit signs outside construction space: Contractor will cover or relocate exit signs impacted due to their construct ion operations as directed by ILSM and COR.

3.9 CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS

A. Refer to paragraph 3.1 of this specification and the appendix table Construction Barrier and Fire Risk Assessment Matrix for more information.

B. The construction barrier consists of both existi ng walls and new construction (typically the ante-room) walls. The intent of the barrier is to provide a fire-rated and smoke tight 1-hour construction partition around the construction area meeting the requirements of NFPA 241. Contractor must coordina te the erection of any new walls for construction barriers with the Specification Section 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS and any additional infection control requirements.

C. The construction site must be surrounded by a 1- hour fire-rated gypsum board, smoke tight and fire-stopped construc tion assembly.

Infection control procedures (as may be also requir ed) shall be initiated prior to any other construction activitie s.

D. All existing walls surrounding the construction area are to be inspected, repaired, patched and fire-stopped as re quired to bring them up to current fire-rated and smoke barri er construction requirement per NFPA 241.

E. Penetrations through the construction barriers o r any other rated assembly need to be plugged with a fire-resistant m ineral wool filling and recorded with an ILSM Firestop Tag (see appendix).

All penetrations are to be made temporarily fire an d smoke resistant by the end of the construction day; and a ll penetrations shall be permanently fire-caulked with in 30-days of being made.

3.10 CONSTRUCTION SITE PHONE

A. Contractor to run wiring from telephone closet to c onstruction space for installation of VA phone in constitution space.

Install phone before construction. VA will provide phone.

3.11 CONTRACTOR TRAINING & CERTIFICATES

A. Employees of Contractor and sub-contractor shall be aware of egress routes from construction areas. It is Contr actor's responsibility to ensure employees are aware of fir e alarm codes

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for building they are working in and participate in fire alarm drills and actual fire alarms.

B. Project Site Superintendent shall have 30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course. This certificate shall be submitted to COR prior to mobilization.

C. All employees of Contractor and sub-contractors sha ll have 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course. T hese certificates shall be submitted to COR prior to mob ilization.

3.12 CRANES & HEAVY LIFTING

A. Refer to Specification Section 01 35 26 Safety Requ irements for additional details.

B. Hoisting or lifting heavy materials/items requires prior review by COR.

C. Crane operations require workplans for VA approval and cannot commence without approved permit.

3.13 DELIVERIES

A. All material deliveries at Building 111 loading doc k must be coordinated with Receiving Department (Logistics Wa rehouse) in advance.

B. Deliveries to other project sites/buildings on camp us require coordination and approval of COR.

3.14 DRESS CODE

A. All contractor personnel must be appropriately dres sed for their work. T-shirts or garments with obscene or suggest ive messages are not permitted. Personnel found improperly dres sed will be asked to leave facility. Contractors may not remov e shirts or other clothing. No articles may include offensive statements/graphics.

B. Personal Protective Equipment is responsibility of Contractor.

There are many situations that require specific per sonal protective equipment for worker safety per OSHA.

C. Contractor to provide four (4) sets of hard hats an d safety glasses for each worksite for VA staff use.

3.15 ELEVATOR USAGE

A. Contractors shall not hold or block from use public elevators in building unless authorized by COR.

B. Within Building 111 (Main Hospital), contractors sh all use B-bank freight elevators only for delivery and transportat ion of materials and demolition materials.

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3.16 EMERGENCIES AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

A. All offerors, if successful, must be able to respon d to contract and Contractor created emergency services resulting from Contractor actions and installations, as determined by VAMC COR, with qualified staff personnel within one (1) hour of verbal notification during construction stages and warrant y period.

Bidders must be prepared to show proof, in writing, that they can satisfy this requirement prior to award.

B. First Aid/Medical Aid/Emergency Treatment for…