36C25219B0054 Specifications2 695-18-120.pdf

Specifications

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

5000 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53295

Upgrade and Replace Various

Motor Control Centers

Contract No. VA69D-14-D-0109

Station Project No. 695-18-120

Bancroft-AE Project No. 14-101

100% Construction Documents Submittal

April 19, 2019

DIVISION 00

SPECIAL SECTIONS

Milwaukee VAMC

695-18-120 Upgrade & Replace Various MCCs

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SPEC VERSION 100%

12-01-2018

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 – SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18

01 01 10 SN Special Notes 02-19

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 02-15

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 08-17

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 08-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (NOT USED)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 11-11

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING (NOT USED)

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC) (NOT USED)

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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

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

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

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 24 19 Motor Control Centers 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation (NOT USED)

APPENDIX A

Demolition Materials Recycling Log

APPENDIX B

Submittal Register

APPENDIX C

Basis of Design Bill of Materials

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G001 COVER SHEET

G002 GENERAL NOTES, GRAPHIC SYMBOLS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

G003 GENERAL NOTES

G101 GENERAL PHASING NOTES AND PHASING AND INFECTION

CONTROL PLAN - PHASE 1 AND 2

G102 PHASING AND INFECTION CONTROL PLAN - PHASE 3

AND 4

G103 PHASING AND INFECTION CONTROL PLAN - PHASE 5

AND 6

G104 PHASING AND INFECTION CONTROL PLAN - PHASE 7

AND 8

G300-111 BUILDING 111 - BASEMENT - FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

PLAN

G301-111 BUILDING 111 – FIRST FLOOR - FIRE AND LIFE

SAFETY PLAN

G302-111 BUILDING 111 – SECOND FLOOR - FIRE AND LIFE

G306-111 BUILDING 111 – SIXTH FLOOR - FIRE AND LIFE

G310-111 BUILDING 111 – TENTH FLOOR - FIRE AND LIFE

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G311-111 BUILDING 111 – TENTH FLOOR - FIRE AND LIFE

ELECTRICAL

E001 GENERAL NOTES

E002 SYMBOLS

E003 WORK SEQUENCE NOTES

ED501 BUILDING 111 – ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM –

DEMOLITION

E501 BUILDING 111 – ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM –

NEW WORK

ED100A-111 BUILDING 111 - BASEMENT- PARTIAL ELECTRICAL

DEMOLITION PLAN A – PHASE 1

E100A-111 BUILDING 111 - BASEMENT - PARTIAL ELECTRICAL

CONSTRUCTION PLAN A – PHASE 1

E700A.1-111 BUILDING 111 – ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

AND SCHEDULES – PHASE 1

E700A.2-111 BUILDING 111 – ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

AND SCHEDULES – PHASE 1

ED100B-111 BUILDING 111 - BASEMENT- PARTIAL ELECTRICAL

DEMOLITION PLAN B – PHASE 2

E100B-111 BUILDING 111 - BASEMENT - PARTIAL ELECTRICAL

CONSTRUCTION PLAN B – PHASE 2

E700B-111 BUILDING 111 – ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

AND SCHEDULES – PHASE 2

ED101-111 BUILDING 111 - FIRST FLOOR - PARTIAL ELECTRICAL

DEMOLITION PLAN – PHASE 3

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E101-111 BUILDING 111 - FIRST FLOOR - PARTIAL ELECTRICAL

CONSTRUCTION PLAN – PHASE 3

E701-111 BUILDING 111 – ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

AND SCHEDULES – PHASE 3

ED102-111 BUILDING 111 - SECOND FLOOR - PARTIAL

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – PHASE 4

E102-111 BUILDING 111 - SECOND FLOOR - PARTIAL

ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION PLAN – PHASE 4

E702-111 BUILDING 111 – ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

AND SCHEDULES – PHASE 4

ED106-111 BUILDING 111 - SIXTH FLOOR - PARTIAL ELECTRICAL

DEMOLITION PLAN – PHASE 5

E106-111 BUILDING 111 - SIXTH FLOOR - PARTIAL ELECTRICAL

CONSTRUCTION PLAN – PHASE 5

E706-111 BUILDING 111 – ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

AND SCHEDULES – PHASE 5

ED110-111 BUILDING 111 - TENTH FLOOR - PARTIAL ELECTRICAL

DEMOLITION PLAN – PHASE 6

E110-111 BUILDING 111 - TENTH FLOOR - PARTIAL ELECTRICAL

CONSTRUCTION PLAN – PHASE 6

E710-111 BUILDING 111 – ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

AND SCHEDULES – PHASE 6

ED111-111 BUILDING 111 - ELEVENTH FLOOR - PARTIAL

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – PHASE 7

E111-111 BUILDING 111 - ELEVENTH FLOOR - PARTIAL

ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION PLAN – PHASE 7

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E711.1-111 BUILDING 111 – ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

AND SCHEDULES – PHASE 7

E711.2-111 BUILDING 111 – ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

AND SCHEDULES – PHASE 7

ED101-113 BUILDING 113 - GROUND FLOOR - PARTIAL

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – PHASE 8

E101-113 BUILDING 113 - GROUND FLOOR - PARTIAL

ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION PLAN – PHASE 8

ED701-113 BUILDING 113 – ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION SINGLE

LINE DIAGRAM – PHASE 8

E701.1-113 BUILDING 113 – ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

AND SCHEDULES – PHASE 8

E701.2-113 BUILDING 113 – ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E701.3-113 BUILDING 113 – ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E801 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

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DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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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

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1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED // EQUIPMENT // 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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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site(s) for construction operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for 695-18-120 Upgrade

& Replace Various Motor Control Centers (MCCs) as required by the drawings and specifications.

B. In accordance with FAR 52.236-27, a construction pre-bid site visit will be scheduled prior to bid due date for contractors to walk the project site.

C. Offices of Bancroft Architects & Engineers, as Architect-Engineer, 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. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access. Refer to Section 01 01 10-SN SPECIAL NOTES for information security, fingerprint, badging, construction door access and parking requirements.

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

OSHA designated “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2)) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present. This person must have the OSHA 30-hour certificate.

E. Routine Inspections and Maintenance During Construction

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

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

a) VA Inspection Complete

b) Successful commissioning

c) Training of VA Maintenance staff

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

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

3. Systems included in this contract are:

a) Electrical Systems

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

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) – NOT USED

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Site Security Plan:

1. The Contractor shall submit a Site Security Plan. Submit this document in accordance with 01 33 23 and within 60 calendar days of the NTP. 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 VA Milwaukee contractor badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

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

3. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give at least two weeks’ notice to the Contracting Officer and the COR so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

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C. Document Control:

1. If required, and before starting any work, the General Contractor/

Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum as provided by the VA ISO/PSO describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

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

4. All paper waste or electronic media shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

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

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. Permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. See the SPECIAL NOTES

Specification.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

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

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

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

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by

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01 00 00 - 4 the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

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

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

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

F. Temporary Interior Signage is the responsibility of the Contractor.

When the contractor's work blocks doors and/or exits, changes paths, or reduces the width of corridors/hallways, etc., the General Contractor is to provide all temporary signage (including the covering of exits) to reroute personnel and block the doors or exits. Locations to be determined based on the ILSM and the COR.

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

1. All utility outages not completely confined to the construction area shall be off-hours, or on the weekends, after review and approval by the COR.

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

3. 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. Timeframe for delivery shall be before 7:00am or after 4:30pm unless approved by the COR. Provide unobstructed access to Medical

Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

H. Utilities Services

1. Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

2. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where

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All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR and Utility

Company involved.

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

Electrical “work” DOES NOT INCLUDE testing and verification that a circuit is locked out and 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 for additional requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I. Phasing:

Phase 1 Electrical work in Bldg 111, Rooms B0250 and B0255

Phase 2 Electrical work in Bldg 111, Rooms B0433 and B0433A

Phase 3 Electrical work in Bldg 111, Room 1678

Phase 4 Electrical work in Bldg 111, Room 2450

Phase 5 Electrical work in Bldg 111, Room 6420

Phase 6 Electrical work in Bldg 111, Room 10300

Phase 7 Electrical work in Bldg 111, Room B1102

Phase 8 Electrical work in Bldg 113 (Graphics)

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1. Refer to the phasing plan(s) provided in the drawings. Alternate phasing plans may be submitted and will require review and approval by the COR during the pre-construction phase. The Contractor is directed to review to the Construction Drawing set for minimum expected phasing requirements. In conjunction with these drawings, the Contractor shall submit a Phasing Plan for COR approval within

60 calendar days of the NTP.

2. 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.

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

4. Phased work may coincide, however. The COR will approve all work plans. Each phase requires a workplan and infection control plan for COR review and approval.

J. Contactor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Center’s operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veteran’s

Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting, etc.

to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

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

K. Building 111 will remain occupied during construction. The Mechanical

Equipment Rooms (MERs), however, are unoccupied spaces and will be turned over to the contractor for infection control and construction.

Refer to the phasing plan, Infection Control requirements and drawings for more information. The Contractor shall allow for regular use of these spaces during construction by shops and VA staff.

L. Construction Fence: Not required.

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M. When a MER is turned over to the Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance:

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. About fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with

FM staff to determine existing conditions and to confirm action for an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

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

O. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Within 60 calendar days of the NTP, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey of the site with the COR. The contractor shall furnish a report with photo documentation of all items and features, signed by both the contractor and COR. This report shall note:

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

3. Any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

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

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

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

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

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3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

4. PCB Transformers: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of any Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers. The transformers shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of

Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's

Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-

PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the COR.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261........Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262........Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous

Waste

40 CFR 263........Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761........PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172........Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173........Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173........Subpart A General

49 CFR 173........Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

49 CFR 173........Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA . . . . . . .Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-

PCB-7

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

A. 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.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – NOT USED

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES – NOT USED

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK – NOT USED

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain a full-size set of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, RFI responses, modifications or other clarifications.

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

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

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

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

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

F. MEP Coordination Drawings:

1. Prepare and provide coordination drawings showing the location of openings through slabs, the pipe sleeves/anchors and hanger inserts, as well as the location and elevation of utility lines, including, but not limited to, conveyor systems, pneumatic tubes, ducts, all existing utilities, and conduits and pipes 2 inches and larger in diameter. Drawings required for all areas being remodeled or new and ancillary areas required by such utility runs. Ancillary area drawings to include equal space on each side of main runs from main source to final location. These drawings, including plans, elevations, and sections as appropriate shall clearly show the manner in which the utilities fit into the available space and how they relate to each other and to existing building elements and controls for maintenance operations. Drawings shall be of appropriate scale to satisfy the previously stated purposes, but not smaller than 3/8-inch scale.

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

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

Government. In the event the contractor, in coordinating the various installations and in planning the method of installation, finds a conflict in location or elevation of any of the utilities with themselves, with structural items or with other construction items, the contractor shall bring this conflict to the attention of the contracting officer immediately. In doing so, the contractor

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4. Contractor to include initial and two revisions as part of original contract. Utilities installation work will not proceed in any area prior to the submission and completion of the Government review of the coordinated drawings for that area, nor in any area in which conflicts are disclosed by the coordination drawings until the conflicts have been corrected to the satisfaction of the contracting officer. It is the responsibility of the contractor to submit the required drawings in a timely manner consistent with the requirements to complete the work covered by this contract within the prescribed contract time.

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT (NOT USED)

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE – NOT USED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be

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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.

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 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.

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

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

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

1. Contractor shall cover 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.

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 required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies. The

Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines. Before final acceptance of the work by the

Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Contractor shall furnish all temporary electric services required.

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

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1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.24 TESTS

A. The contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

B. Pre-test electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests.

Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of the COR. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

D. Electrical systems shall be coordinated. Refer to specification section 26 05 73. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.25 O&M MANUALS & TRAINING/INSTRUCTIONS

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

B. Operations & Maintenance manuals

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

2. At the conclusion of the contract, a (revised if necessary) O&M manual shall be provided electronically as a PDF for COR review and approval as a record document. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the O&M of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components.

Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly

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Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained.

All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

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

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied regarding complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY – NOT USED

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT & ITEMS

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

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

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

D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and

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

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

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

B. Photographic documentation elements:

1. Each digital image shall be minimum size of 4 megapixels (MP).

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

3. Construction progress shall be reasonably documented by photos throughout construction.

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

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

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

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

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES – NOT USED

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS – NOT USED

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SPECIAL NOTES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

C. Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

D. Section 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 ANTE-ROOM CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES

A. Coordinate construction of the ante-room with NFPA 241 and the

Specification Section 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

B. Type “A” and “B”…