36C25219B0035-003.pdf

Upgrade Heat Exchangers and Replace Heating Design

OSCAR G. JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER

IRON MOUNTAIN, MI

P/N: 585-17-120 | C/N: VA69D-16-D-0115 / 36C25218N3910 | M/E/P: G29.18.02

PROJECT MANUAL

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

100% Bid Documents

March 8, 2019

Prepared for:

Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center

Prepared by:

MEP ASSOCIATES

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

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Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center 585-17-120

Upgrade Heat Exchangers and Replace Heating Design

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SECTION 00 01 07

PROFESSIONAL SEALS AND CERTIFICATIONS

The following specifications sections are intended to be authenticated by my seal are and I hereby disclaim any responsibility for all other documents relating to or intended to be used for any part or parts of the project.

01 01 10 Infection Control

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation

07 84 00 Firestopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

09 29 00 Gypsum Board

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring

09 91 00 Painting

Professional Seal: ____________________________

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21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

23 00 02 Mechanical Coordination Drawings

23 05 02 Mechanical Demolition and Alterations

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation

Equipment

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units

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26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

26 29 11 Motor Controllers

26 51 00 Interior Lighting

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 07 Professional Seals and Certifications

00 01 10 Table of Contents

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17

01 01 10 Infection Control 12-18

01 11 00 Summary of the Work 12-18

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 12/18

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21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 00 02 Mechanical Coordination Drawings 10-18

23 05 02 Mechanical Demolition and Alterations

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

08-17

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 08-17

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11

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 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

1. G001 TITLE SHEET/LOCATION MAP

ARCHITECTURAL

2. A001 BASEMENT PHASING PLAN

3. A002 FIRST FLOOR PHASING PLAN

4. A003 SECOND FLOOR PHASING PLAN

5. A004 THIRD FLOOR PHASING PLAN

6. A005 FIFTH AND SIXTH FLOOR PHASING PLAN

7. A100 BASEMENT WEST FLOOR PLAN

8. A101 BASEMENT EAST FLOOR PLAN

9. A102 FIRST FLOOR WEST FLOOR PLAN

10. A103 FIRST FLOOR EAST FLOOR PLAN

11. A104 SECOND FLOOR WEST FLOOR PLAN

12. A105 SECOND FLOOR EAST FLOOR PLAN

13. A106 THIRD FLOOR WEST FLOOR PLAN

14. A107 THIRD FLOOR EAST FLOOR PLAN

15. A108 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN

16. A109 SIXTH FLOOR PLAN

17. A500 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

18. FP101 PARTIAL BASEMENT AND FIFTH FLOOR FIRE

PROTECTION PLANS

MECHANICAL

19. M001 MECHANICAL NOTES, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

20. M002 MECHANICAL NOTES, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

21. MD099A SUB-BASEMENT MECHANICAL STEAM DEMOLITION PLAN

AREA A

22. MD099B SUB-BASEMENT MECHANICAL STEAM DEMOLITION PLAN

AREA B

23. MD099C SUB-BASEMENT MECHANICAL STEAM DEMOLITION PLAN

AREA C

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24. MD100A BASEMENT FLOOR WEST MECHANICAL STEAM DEMOLITION

PLAN

25. MD100B BASEMENT FLOOR EAST MECHANICAL STEAM DEMOLITION

PLAN

26. MD101A FIRST FLOOR WEST MECHANICAL STEAM DEMOLITION

PLAN

27. MD101B FIRST FLOOR EAST MECHANICAL STEAM DEMOLITION

PLAN

28. MD102A SECOND FLOOR WEST MECHANICAL STEAM DEMOLITION

PLAN

29. MD102B SECOND FLOOR EAST MECHANICAL STEAM DEMOLITION

PLAN

30. MD103A THIRD FLOOR WEST MECHANICAL STEAM DEMOLITION

PLAN

31. MD103B THIRD FLOOR EAST MECHANICAL STEAM DEMOLITION

PLAN

32. MD105A FIFTH FLOOR WEST MECHANICAL STEAM DEMOLITION

PLAN

33. MD105B FIFTH FLOOR EAST MECHANICAL STEAM DEMOLITION

PLAN

34. MD106 SIXTH FLOOR MECHANICAL STEAM DEMOLITION PLAN

35. MD200C BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION

PLAN AREA C

36. MD203A THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

AREA A

37. MD203B THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

AREA B

38. MD203D THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

AREA D

39. MD203E THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

AREA E

40. MD205A FIFTH FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

AREA A

41. MD205B FIFTH FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

AREA B

42. MD205C FIFTH FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

AREA C

43. MD206A SIXTH FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

AREA A

44. MP099A SUB-BASEMENT MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA A

45. MP200A BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA A

46. MP200B BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA B

47. MP200C BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA C

48. MP200D BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA D

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49. MP200E BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA E

50. MP200F BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANCIAL PIPING PLAN AREA F

51. MP201A FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA A

52. MP201B FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA B

53. MP201C FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA C

54. MP202A SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA A

55. MP202B SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA B

56. MP203A THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA A

57. MP203B THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA B

58. MP203C THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA C

59. MP203D THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA D

60. MP203E THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA E

61. MP205A FIFTH FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA A

62. MP205B FIFTH FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA B

63. MP205C FIFTH FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA C

64. MP206A SIXTH FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA A

65. MP206B SIXTH FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA B

66. MP206C SIXTH FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN AREA C

67. MH200A PARTIAL BASEMENT MECHANICAL DUCTWORK PLAN DEMO

& NEW

68. M501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

69. M502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

70. M503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

71. M601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

72. M602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

73. M603 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

74. M701 MECHANICAL CONTROL DIAGRAMS

75. M801 HOT WATER PIPING WEST RISER DIAGRAM

76. M802 HOT WATER PIPING EAST RISER DIAGRAM

77. M803 STEAM DEMOLITION RISER DIAGRAM

78. M804 STEAM DEMOLITION RISER DIAGRAM

79. M805 STEAM DEMOLITION RISER DIAGRAM

ELECTRICAL

80. E001 ELECTRICAL NOTES, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

81. EP100 ELECTRICAL BASEMENT PLAN

82. EP110 ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN

83. EP130 ELECTRICAL THIRD FLOOR WEST PLAN

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84. EP160 ELECTRICAL SIXTH FLOOR WEST PLAN

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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

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

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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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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. Provide for and furnish all labor, superintendence, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, certificates, insurance, temporary protection, and other items designated under the provisions of this contract Upgrade Heat Exchangers and Replace Perimeter Heat, project number 585-17-120 necessary for the renovations to portions of the

Basement, 1st Floor 2nd Floor, 3rd floor, 5th floor and 6th floor of

Building 1 of the Oscar G. Johnson - VA Medical Center, located in Iron

Mountain, MI, as outlined in the contract specifications and as shown on the contract drawings. The work involves demolition of some of the existing architectural, mechanical and electrical and the furnishing and installation of the new architectural, mechanical, and electrical located on the Basement, 1st Floor 2nd Floor, 3rd floor, 5th floor and 6th floor to add perimeter heating in Building 1 as outlined in the contract specifications and as shown on the drawings.

B. A visit to the site by Bidders information is located on the solicitation cover. Verify existing conditions and locations in field prior to submitting proposal.

C. Offices of MEP Associates, located in Iron Mountain, MI and Eau Claire, WI as Engineers will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the

Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting

Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the Resident Engineer.

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

F. Schedule: To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

Resident Engineer with a Baseline CPM schedule Per Spec Section 01 32

16.15 Project Schedules which indicates phasing dates on which the

Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. No Work shall begin on-site by the

Contractor until the CPM schedule has been approved by the Resident

Engineer.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. See solicitation for specific information.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from PDF drawings furnished by

Issuing Office.

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. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days’ notice to the Contracting

Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the

01 00 00 - 3 employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Resident Engineer for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinder cores to the VA locksmith for permanent installation.

D. 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 manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

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

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

Entrance Parking and doors. Coordinate parking at VA Medical Center with Police and COTR in south parking lot. Dumpster for debris shall be located in the south contractor parking area by Semi truck parking.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

01 00 00 - 5 completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

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

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads. (FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be determined by the Resident Engineer.

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by Resident Engineer 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. All Work in corridors and other occupied spaces shall be completed after normal working hours and shall be coordinated with the COR.

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

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

H. Phasing:

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

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.

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Resident

Engineer with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Normal working hours are from 7:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. All corridor work and work in other occupied areas shall be completed outside these normal business hours. In addition, Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

Medical Center Director, Resident Engineer and Contractor, as follows:

The project duration shall be limited to 300 calendar days and shall be accomplished in the following phases.

Project Phasing: A maximum of four rooms may be out of use at any time in each phase. Eight rooms total may be out of use at any time, additional

01 00 00 - 7 rooms may be available with approval by the COR. All areas open to the public including but not limited to corridors, waiting rooms, lobbies, chapel shall be completed outside of normal business hours. Pharmacy shall be completed outside of normal business hours, and escort is required. All areas open to the pubic shall be clean and ready for

Government use the next calendar day. All work in OI&T, Travel and

Agent Cashier office (1286A, 1288A) and Union offices will require an escort and must be preformed on day shift. Work in these areas shall be arranged in advance with COR.

Phase I: West and central portions of the 6th floor east. Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area. Remainder of the 6th floor will remain occupied during construction. Phase I shall be completed no later than 40 calendar days from the issuance of the

Notice to Proceed.

Phase II: This work will include the lab area of the 6-Wast wing.

Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area.

Remainder of the 6th floor will remain occupied during construction.

Phase I shall be completed no later than 48 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Phase III: This work will include the central area of the 6th floor.

Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area.

Remainder of the 6th floor will remain occupied during construction.

Phase I shall be completed no later than 14 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Phase IV: This work will include the northwest area of the 3rd floor.

Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area.

Remainder of the 3rd floor will remain occupied during construction.

Phase I shall be completed no later than 21 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Phase V: This work will include the north central area and south central of the 3rd floor. Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area. Remainder of the 3rd floor will remain occupied during construction. Phase I shall be completed no later than 14 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

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Phase VI: This work will include the west area of the 3rd floor. Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area. Remainder of the 3rd floor will remain occupied during construction. Phase I shall be completed no later than 14 calendar days from the issuance of the

Notice to Proceed.

Phase VII: This work will include the southwest area and east central area of the 3rd floor. Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area. Remainder of the 3rd floor will remain occupied during construction. Phase I shall be completed no later than 32 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Phase VIII: This work will include the northeast area of the 3rd floor.

Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area.

Remainder of the 3rd floor will remain occupied during construction.

Phase I shall be completed no later than 28 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Phase IX: This work will include the east area of the 3rd floor. Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area. Remainder of the 3rd floor will remain occupied during construction. Phase I shall be completed no later than 10 calendar days from the issuance of the

Notice to Proceed.

Phase X: This work will include the southeast area of the 3rd floor.

Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area.

Remainder of the 3rd floor will remain occupied during construction.

Phase I shall be completed no later than 21 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Phase XI: This work will include the southeast area of the 3rd floor.

Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area.

Remainder of the 3rd floor will remain occupied during construction.

Phase I shall be completed no later than 5 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Phase XII: This work will include the west area and room 2135 of the 2nd floor. Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area.

Remainder of the 2nd floor will remain occupied during construction.

Phase I shall be completed no later than 21 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

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Phase XIII: This work will include the southwest area of the 2nd floor.

Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area.

Remainder of the 2nd floor will remain occupied during construction.

Phase I shall be completed no later than 28 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Phase IXV: This work will include the north central area of the 1st floor. Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area.

Remainder of the 1st floor will remain occupied during construction.

Phase I shall be completed no later than 21 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Phase XV: This work will include the Pharmacy area of the 1st floor and room B231D. Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area. Remainder of the 1st floor will remain occupied during construction. Phase I shall be completed no later than 28 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Phase XVI: This work will include the south central area of the 1st floor. Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area.

Remainder of the 1st floor will remain occupied during construction.

Phase I shall be completed no later than 14 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Phase XVII: This work will include the southwest area of the Basement.

Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area.

Remainder of the Basement will remain occupied during construction.

Phase I shall be completed no later than 21 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Phase XVIII: This work will include the norhtwest area of the Basement.

Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area.

Remainder of the Basement will remain occupied during construction.

Phase I shall be completed no later than 21 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Phase IXX: This work will include the north central area of the Basement.

Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area.

Remainder of the Basement will remain occupied during construction.

Phase I shall be completed no later than 5 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

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Phase XX: This work will include the southeast area of the Basement.

Provide a construction barrier to enclose the construction area.

Remainder of the Basement will remain occupied during construction.

Phase I shall be completed no later than 14 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

UNPASED AREAS: Can run concurrent to the above phases and will include the mechanical work in the B018C and 6th floor west mechanical room. Work is to be completed during the months of June through August.

Refer the Sheets A001, A002, A003, A004 and A005 for Phasing plan details.

Any changes to this phasing plan shall be approved by the Contracting

Officer and justified through the approved CPM Project Schedule.

I. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

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

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire

01 00 00 - 11 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 Resident Engineer.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of Resident Engineer. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

Engineer.

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Resident Engineer and a representative of VA in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting

Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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.

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

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

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

Resident Engineer 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 Resident Engineer 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, 01 00 00 - 14 floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

Resident Engineer.

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

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

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor. (FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. This incidental work shall be at no cost to the Government. Existing work shall be restored to existing conditions. 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 Resident Engineer.

Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Resident Engineer 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

01 00 00 - 16 or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

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

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA (RESERVED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES (RESERVED)

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor. (FAR 52.236-17)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the Resident

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Engineer within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Resident Engineer.

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the Resident Engineer, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at

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

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE (RESERVED)

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by Resident

Engineer in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the Resident Engineer will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

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

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3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing Service elevator for handling building materials and

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

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of Service elevator. Contractor may use Service Elevator No. S4 in Building One

(1) for daily use. The service elevator shall not be used at the designated “lock-out” times noted below:

Exclusive Dietetic Usage

7:10 am to 7:35 a.m. Daily

12:10 Noon to 12:35 p.m. Daily

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4:45 pm to 5:20 pm Daily

Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. 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.

3. All material handling for new construction or demolition debris that will utilize the service elevator shall be done outside of normal business hours or with prior approval from the Resident Engineer.

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS (RESERVED)

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers; such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center.

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and

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

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

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

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

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the…