695-22-101 VA Milkwaukee Renovate Bldg 111 Elevators - 100pc CD - Vol 2 Specifications.pdf

Clement J. Zablocki Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Renovate Building 111 Elevators Volume 2 - Specifications

5000 W National Ave Milwaukee, Wisconsin

7GAE Project No. 221236 VA Project No. 695-22-101

Issued for 100% Construction Documents - July 7, 2023

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Report prepared for:

Office of Construction and Facilities Management

Clement J. Zablocki Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 5000 W National Ave Milwaukee, WI 53295

VA Project: 695-22-101

Prepared by:

Alliance 7GAE Joint Venture

600 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite B Kalamazoo, MI 49007

P: 269.927.0144

In consultation with:

IMEG

Lerch Bates

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Milwaukee VAMC 06-01-22 695-22-101 Renovate B111 Elevators Addendum No. 01 Milwaukee, WI 53295 May 8, 2024

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 01 10 SN Special Notes 5-19

01 32 16.01 Architectural and Engineering CPM Schedules 03-20

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11-21 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-21 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 74 19A Construction Waste Management Plan 04-22 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-21

DIVISION 05 – METALS

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 11-21

08 80 00 Glazing 01-22 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 01-21

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 08 00 Commissioning of Conveying Systems 05-24 14 21 10 Modernization of Traction Elevator 05-24 14 27 00 Elevator Cab Interior Systems

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 04-22 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-23

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

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 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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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

PROJECT INFORMATION

G001 COVER SHEET

G002 GENERAL INFO., SYMBOL LEGEND, &DRAWING INDEX

SITE PLANNING

AI0SP ARCH. SITE PLAN

SOC

AESOC-10 TENTH FLOOR PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AE0BP100 COMPOSITE PLAN - BASEMENT

AE0BP101 COMPOSITE PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

AE0BP110 COMPOSITE PLAN – TENTH FLOOR

AIC100 INFECTION CONTROL PLAN

APH100 PIT AND BASEMENT PHASING PLAN

APH101 TYPICAL PHASING PLAN

APH102 PENTHOUSE AND MECHANICAL PHASING PLAN

AD001 PIT DEMOLITION PLAN

AD100 BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

AD112 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

AE001 PIT FLOOR PLANS

AE100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLANS

AE111 PENTHOUSE COMPOSITE PLAN

AE111A PENTHOUSE FLOOR PLANS

AE112 MECHANICAL COMPOSITE PLAN

AE112A MECHANICAL FLOOR PLANS

AE300 ELEVATOR SECTIONS

AI113 ELEVATOR CAB INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

FIRE PROTECTION

FX000 FIRE PROTECTION GENERAL

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FX112 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN-MECHANICAL

PLUMBING

P000 PLUMBING COVERSHEET

PD100 BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN - PLUMBING

P100 BASEMENT PLAN – PLUMBING

P100S SUB-BASEMENT PLAN - PLUMBING

MECHANICAL

M000 MECHANICAL COVERSHEET

MD111 PENTHOUSE DEMOLITION PLAN-MECHANICAL

MD112 MECHANICAL ROOM DEMOLITION PLAN-MECHANICAL

M111 PENTHOUSE PLAN-MECHANICAL

M112 MECHANICAL ROOM PLAN-MECHANICAL

M200 SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

E000 ELECTRICAL COVERSHEET

ED100PA PIT DEMOLITION PLAN-LIGHTING-BANK A,B,C

ED110A TENTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN-LIGHTING-BANK A,B,C

ED111A PENTHOUSE DEMOLITION PLAN-LIGHTING-BANK A,B,C

ED112A MECHANICAL ROOM DEMOLITION PLAN-LIGHTING-BANK A,B,C

ED200PA PIT DEMOLITION PLAN-POWER-BANK A,B,C

ED210A TENTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN-POWER-BANK A,B,C

ED211 PENTHOUSE DEMOLITION PLAN-POWER

ED211A PENTHOUSE DEMOLITION PLAN-POWER-BANK A,B,C

ED212A MECHANICAL ROOM DEMOLITION PLAN-POWER-BANK A,B,C

E100PA PIT PLAN-LIGHTING-BANK A,B,C,

E11OA TENTH FLOOR PLAN-LIGHTING-BANK A,B,C,

E111A PENTHOUSE PLAN-LIGHTING-BANK A,B,C,

E112A MECHANICAL ROOM PLAN-LIGHTING-BANK A,B,C,

E2OOPA PIT PLAN-POWER-BANK A,B,C

E211 PENTHOUSE PLAN – POWER

E211A PENTHOUSE PLAN-POWER-BANK A,B,C

E212A MECHANICAL ROOM PLAN-POWER-BANK A,B,C

E510 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

T101 LOW VOLTAGE PLANS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to Specification 01 35 26 for Safety and Infection Control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. See included Scope of Work and Drawings.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only as described in the solicitation in accordance with FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction).

C. Offices of Alliance Consulting Group Seven Generations AE JV, LLC, as Architect-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. All employees of 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 Specification 01 01 10-SN for fingerprint, badging, construction door access and parking requirements.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Item 1, General Construction: Base Bid. Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to complete project 695-22-101, Renovate Building 111 Elevators at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in accordance with the attached drawings and specifications. All work shall be completed in a first-class manner as approved by the COR.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and specifications (contract documents) may be obtained from the SAM.gov website where the solicitation is posted. Hard copies will be the responsibility and expense of the Contractor(s).

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1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Submit the Site Security Plan meeting requirements as listed below and in accordance with Section 01 33 23 SUBMITTALS within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed meeting.

B. Security Plan:

1. The Security Plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the contract.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the contract and their employees also comply with these regulations.

C. Security Procedures:

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

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

3. Before starting work the Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security escort 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.

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

D. Document Control:

1. The 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.

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

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions:

1. Permits shall be issued for 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 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 storage facilities and utilities may be requested, built, or implemented by the Contractor, but only with the approval of the COR. They shall be provided with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. Any temporary storage or utilities shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

Ultimately, working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas only. Provide unobstructed access to roadways and sidewalks – complying with the traffic control plan – or other areas as required.

3. Storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roads and assigned laydown areas as authorized by the COR. When materials are transported or delivered 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. Deliveries at the Loading Dock shall be coordinated with the COR. The Contractor shall not cross curbs, lawns, or sidewalks, and shall protect existing conditions from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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D. The Contractor and all subcontractor employees are subject to rules of the Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

E. Execute work to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of the 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 during regular working hours 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. except as permitted by COR. This type of work shall be scheduled with the COR off-shift as necessary. Refer to the SPECIAL NOTES Specification for more details.

F. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services in the Medical Center and on the VA campus. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services when needed. Where necessary to cut existing pipes (sanitary drain, roof drain, condensate drain), electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 21 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 Campus. Interruption time approved by Medical Center Campus may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. 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.

5. 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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G. Phasing:

1. Submit the Phasing Plan meeting requirements as listed below and in accordance with Section 01 33 23 SUBMITTALS within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed meeting.

2. The Medical Center Campus 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 defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. Refer to Specification 01 32 16.15 for schedule requirements.

3. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor and in conjunction with the drawings.

4. There will be multiple phases for the construction of the project. Our preliminary layout for the phasing takes into account the level of activity for each bank and the need to be able to access all portions of the hospital at the same level of availability as they supply now. Banks A and C will have a bank of elevators taken down each to minimize impact on patients and staff. Bank B will have one elevator taken down at a time to limit the impact on the operating rooms and staff duties.

Phase 0 Long Lead Time Equipment Submittals

Phase I Pre-Construction Submittals

Phase II Mobilization

Phase III Two elevators in Bank C and one elevator in B-Bank

Phase IV Two elevators in Bank C and one elevator in B-Bank

Phase V Two elevators in Bank A and one elevator in B-Bank

Phase VI Two elevators in Bank A and one elevator in B-Bank

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H. The project site is located at VAMC Milwaukee, 5000 West National Avenue, and solely in Building 111 Main Hospital. See project drawings. Work is mainly in the elevator equipment rooms in the penthouse and in the shafts of each elevator (A-bank, B-bank, and C-bank elevators; four each for a total of 12 cabs). Ancillary work may take place in electrical closets or other locations.

1. The project site will be available to the Contractor immediately after issuance of the Notice to Proceed (to coordinate the pre-construction survey and for the preparation of other pre-construction submittals). Only upon approval of long lead time equipment submittals and required pre-construction submittals will the project site and any approved laydown areas be turned over to Contractor for mobilization and work (Phase II).

2. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all materials necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against unnecessary destruction or damage so that the Medical Center Campus operations will not be hindered. Coordinate protection means in areas so that Medical Center Campus operations will continue without impact on staff, visitors and patients during the construction period.

I. Construction Fence: Not applicable.

J. When the construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept responsibility to ensure storage of materials and equipment is orderly and to COR’s satisfaction.

K. Abandoned Lines: As necessary, 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.

L. Existing Conditions: Upon completion of demolition activities, there may be other existing infrastructure to remain (buried or overhead conduit, wire, or piping). The Contractor shall be responsible for supporting and anchoring this infrastructure (that will remain) to meet current code requirements.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center Campus 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.

Wherever excavation for new utility lines across existing roads, at least one lane must always be open to traffic.

Provide adequate traffic control (signage, flagmen) when

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01 00 00 - 7 reducing roadways to one lane of travel. Follow traffic control plan as noted in the drawings.

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

3. 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.

N. Pre-Construction Submittal Requirements (items required to be completed prior to mobilization):

Preconstruction Submittal Spec Ref. Due

Construction Site Security Plan 01 00 00 60d after NTP

Construction Phasing Plan(s) 01 00 00 60d after NTP

Existing Conditions Survey 01 00 00 60d after NTP

Obtain Contractor Badges (PIV) 01 01 10SN 60d after NTP

Schedule Consultant Qualification Proposal 01 32 16.15 15d after award

Construction Schedule (Initial) 01 32 16.15 30d after NTP

Surety Bonds & Certificates of Insurance 01 33 23 Prior to NTP

SF 1413s (Subcontractor List) 01 33 23 Pursuant to FAR 52.222-11

Submittal Register 01 33 23 60d after NTP

Schedule of Values 01 33 23 60d after NTP

Accident Prevention Plan 01 35 26 30d after NTP

Activity Hazard Analyses 01 35 26 30d after NTP; or 15d prior to Activity

PM, Superintendent, SSHO and CP Memorandum 01 35 26 60d after NTP

OSHA Certificates, Licenses, and Training Documents 01 35 26 60d after NTP

Infection Control Plan(s) ** 01 35 26 60d after NTP

Fire Safety Plan 01 35 26 60d after NTP

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Construction Waste Management Plan 01 74 19 60d after NTP

Sustainable Construction Spreadsheet 01 81 13 30d after Kickoff

** NOTE: EVERY NEW PHASE/WORKSITE SHALL REQUIRE A NEW INFECTION

CONTROL PLAN FOR VA REVIEW AND APPROVAL.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Submit the Existing Conditions Survey as listed below and in accordance with Section 01 33 23 SUBMITTALS within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed meeting.

B. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey of the project site with the COR and furnish a written report. This report shall list:

1. Existing conditions and types of roads, curbs, grassy areas, existing above-ground infrastructure (signage, lighting, structures, hydrants), corridors/walls/ceilings, and other items not required to be altered during the contract work.

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

3. 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.

C. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in the 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 852.243-70).

D. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of areas involved in the Existing Conditions Survey.

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to above-grade infrastructure (roads, curbs, signage, hydrants, landscaping) 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 workers in executing work of this contract.

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E. Protection: As required, provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing building envelope 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 always, 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 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT for more information. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition activities, shall be disposed of as follows:

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

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

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING 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 or vegetation when specifically authorized to do so and shall avoid damaging trees or vegetation that are to remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, 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.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on

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01 00 00 - 10 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.

C. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is not required for this project.

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 other infrastructure 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 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 workers to existing infrastructure 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 852.243-70) and

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

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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 construction drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications, and clarifications. These “red-line” construction drawings shall be the basis for the as-built set forwarded at the conclusion of the project to the AE and VA for review and acceptance.

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

C. Contractor to provide as-built “red-line” drawings in the electronic version to the COR monthly for progress payment purposes.

D. Contractor shall submit as-built “red-line” drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR at the completion of all new work and after acceptance of the project by the COR. The COR shall forward this submittal to the Architect/Engineer for review/approval and so that formal CAD as-built drawings can be developed for the VA.

E. As required, Contractors shall update (as work is completed) the VA exterior/site utility master schematic books. These books are in the FM office.

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT – NOT USED

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Medical Center Campus property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary for 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.

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1.17 CONTRACTOR’S FIELD OFFICE – NOT USED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with the current version of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

B. Temporary use of any equipment or system will NOT start the warranty phase of the equipment or system and does not constitute VA acceptance or Beneficial Occupancy.

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C. 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.

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

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

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING B-BANK FREIGHT/SERVICE ELEVATORS

A. Refer to Specification 01 01 10-SN SPECIAL NOTES for more information. Use of existing B-bank freight and service elevators for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor shall note that use of the B-bank elevators (B-9, B-10, B-11, and B-12) is NOT exclusive. These elevators are shared with VA staff (food service), other Contractors, and for patient transport.

2. Do NOT use an elevator if VA staff are utilizing it for patient transport. Wait for a future, empty elevator.

3. B-bank elevators are 6 feet wide, 7 feet deep and just under 8ft tall. They are rated at 5,500 pounds. Elevator B-12 has an additional ceiling “bump out” for longer materials (it is 6 feet wide, 2 feet deep and 2 feet tall).

4. Contractor shall install temporary elevator protection as necessary and may leave it in place for the duration of the project if it does not impede usage by others (VA staff, food service carts, patient beds).

5. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

6. If existing cab protections, jambs, floor, or elevator systems are excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

7. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn, or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the Contractor’s expense.

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

A. The Contractor and his personnel shall be permitted use of new elevator(s) subject to the following provisions:

1. Contractor shall plan with the COR for use of new elevator(s).

Contractor may obtain elevator(s) for exclusive use.

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2. Prior to the use of new elevator(s), the Contractor shall have the elevator(s) inspected and accepted by an ASME-accredited, certified and third-party elevator safety inspector. The acceptance report shall be submitted to the COR and approved prior to new elevator use by the General Contractor.

3. Submit to the COR the schedule and procedures for maintaining new equipment. Indicate the day or days of the week and total hours required for maintenance. A report shall be submitted to the COR monthly indicating the type of maintenance conducted, hours used, and any repairs made to the new elevator(s).

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for enforcing the maintenance procedures as per VA and manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements.

5. During temporary use of new elevator(s), all repairs, equipment replacement and cost of maintenance shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

6. Personnel for operating new elevator(s) shall not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

7. Contractor shall cover and provide maximum protection in the new elevator(s).

8. The Contractor shall arrange for the elevator installation subcontractor to perform operation of the new elevator(s) so that an ASME-accredited, certified third-party elevator safety inspector can evaluate the equipment. The Contractor shall be responsible for any costs of the elevator installation subcontractor.

9. All elevator(s) parts worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractor’s expense. This shall be determined by an ASME-accredited certified third-party elevator safety inspector after temporary use and before acceptance by the Government.

Submit report to the COR for approval.

10. New elevator(s) shall be tested as required by the testing section of the elevator specifications before acceptance by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with testing and inspection.

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

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01 00 00 - 15 supplies. The Contractor shall carefully conserve utilities as they will be furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the COR, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines (temporary lighting). Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, and associated equipment and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Heat: Refer to Article 1.6 (I) for more information. 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. Obtain heat by connecting to the Medical Center heating hot water distribution system which is available at no cost to the Contractor.

D. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center’s electrical distribution system. Electricity is available at no cost to the Contractor.

E. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system at the nearest housekeeping (HAC) Closet.

Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

1. Contractor may not use HAC closet drains or any VA drain for the purposes of cleaning tools or drywall mudding equipment.

Those activities shall be taken outside to a location approved by COR for cleaning. No drywall mud or any construction residue shall be washed down existing drains in Building 111.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR discretion) of use of water from the Medical Center's system.

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.24 STARTUP & TESTING

A. Coordinate with Specifications 01 45 29 TESTING LABORATORY

SERVICES and 14 24 00/10 NEW/MODERNIZATION OF HYDRAULIC

ELEVATORS.

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B. The Contractor shall coordinate with the VA’s 3rd party elevator service contractor to provide a written testing and certification 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 by the VA’s 3rd party elevator service contractor. The General Contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as-built documentation.

C. Pre-test mechanical and 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. Pre-functional checklist completion is the responsibility of the General Contractor.

D. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of the COR and the 3rd party elevator service contractor. General Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

E. Mechanical, Electrical/Technical, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems shall be balanced, controlled, and coordinated. 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.

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

G. 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.

H. Coordinate Testing and Start-Up with Phasing Plan(s) and Training Schedule(s) as necessary.

1.25 TRAINING, INSTRUCTIONS AND O&M MANUALS

A. Refer to Specification 14 24 00/10 NEW/MODERNIZATION OF HYDRAULIC

ELEVATORS. for all start-up, testing, training, and commissioning requirements.

B. Training & 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

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01 00 00 - 17 requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical specification 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.

C. Contractor shall furnish Operating and Maintenance manuals (firstly, electronic PDF copies for review and approval, then one set hard copy when VA approves) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

D. O&M Manuals: Operating and Maintenance manuals shall be required for each separate piece of equipment. An equipment-specific O&M shall be included at project completion, via electronic submittal, even if the original submittal included a generic O&M or if the equipment was delivered with a hard copy O&M. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the operation and maintenance of equipment. Model and serial numbers shall be noted in the O&M manual. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components.

Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations.

Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory, and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style, and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment like but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

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1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY – NOT USED

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

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 selected milestones per these specifications. The photographs shall meet the following qualifications:

1. Images may be taken by the General Contractor or a subcontracted commercial photographer and must show distinctly, at as large a scale as possible, all parts of work embraced in the picture.

1. Each digital image shall be taken with a professional grade camera with minimum size of 6 megapixels (MP).

2. Each digital image will require a DATE and FILE NAME consistent with a naming system for the entire project.

Contractor may propose a file naming system for COR approval.

Location of photos shall be shown from an included PDF of the drawings for easy reference.

3. Regular documentation (photograph and drawings) shall capture actual conditions throughout construction and at critical milestones. Documentation shall be uploaded via VA-preferred file transfer protocol.

4. Regular photo documentation shall be uploaded weekly along with Daily Logs and Certified Payrolls as regular administrative data.

5. Before construction, the project site, adjacent streets, buildings, roadways, parkways, driveways, curbs, sidewalks, landscaping, adjacent utilities, and adjacent structures surrounding the site shall be documented. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage. This documentation shall be uploaded as part of the Pre-Existing Survey Report.

6. Construction progress shall be photographed, documented, and tracked daily when work is progressing.

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7. As-built condition of site utilities shall be documented prior to backfilling. This process shall include all underground utilities within the project site. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage.

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES – NOT USED

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS – NOT USED

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01 91 00

GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 COMMISSIONING DESCRIPTION

A. This Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS shall form the basis of the construction phase commissioning process and procedures.

The Commissioning Agent shall add, modify, and refine the commissioning procedures, as approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to suit field conditions and actual manufacturer's equipment, incorporate test data and procedure results, and provide detailed scheduling for all commissioning tasks.

B. Various sections of the project specifications require equipment startup, testing, and adjusting services. Requirements for startup, testing, and adjusting services specified in the Division 7, Division

14, Division 21, Division 22, Division 23, Division 26, Division 27, Division 28, and Division 31 series sections of these specifications are intended to be provided in coordination with the commissioning services and are not intended to duplicate services. The Contractor shall coordinate the work required by individual specification sections with the commissioning services requirements specified herein.

C. Where individual testing, adjusting, or related services are required in the project specifications and not specifically required by this commissioning requirements specification, the specified services shall be provided and copies of documentation, as required by those specifications shall be submitted to the VA and the Commissioning Agent to be indexed for future reference.

D. Where training or educational services for VA are required and specified in other sections of the specifications, including but not limited to Division 7, Division 8, Division 14, Division 21, Division

22, Division 23, Division 26, Division 27, Division 28, and Division 31 series sections of the specification, these services are intended to be provided in addition to the training and educational…