36C25518R0418-005.pdf

CONSTRUCTION BID DOCUMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

REPLACE BOILERS

Project No. 657A5-17-107

Marion VA Medical Center Marion, IL

Miller-Remick LLC 1010 Kings Highway South

Building Two – 2nd Floor Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034

(856) 429-4000

March 8, 2018

Marion VA Medical Center VA Project No. 657A5-17-107 Marion, IL Construction Bid Documents Replace Boilers March 8, 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 10-17 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 00 Quality Control 01-18 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 08-17 01 45 35 Special Inspections 01-18 01 45 35.10 Attach A - Special Inspections Schedule 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 09-15 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 51 23 Steel Windows 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15 22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 12-16

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam Generation

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23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment

08-17

23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 08-17 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16 23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant 08-17 23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant - CBH 08-17 23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 08-17 23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 08-17 23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 09-17 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment 11-17 23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 08-17 23 52 39 Fire-Tube Boilers 08-17

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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 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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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

GI001 COVER SHEET AND DRAWING INDEX

CIVIL

CS101 CIVIL SITE PLAN

GC101 GENERAL SITE CONSTRUCTION -TEMPORARY BOILERS AND UTILITIES

AND CONSTRUCTION STAGING AREA

STRUCTURAL

S-001 STRUCTURAL ABBREVIATIONS AND NOTES

SD101 STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN - BOILER ROOM FLOOR

SD102 STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN - BOILER ROOM LOWER PLATFORMS

SD103 STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN - BOILER ROOM UPPER PLATFORM

SD104 STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN - BOILER ROOM ROOF

SD111 STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN - PUMP ROOM BASEMENT AND MEZZ

SD112 STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN - PUMP ROOM PLATFORMS AND ROOF

SD201 STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION - BUILDING SECTION VIEW DOOR &

WINDOWS

SF101 STRUCTURAL PLAN BOILER ROOM FLOOR

SF102 STRUCTURAL PLAN BOILER ROOM LOWER PLATFORMS

SF103 STRUCTURAL PLAN BOILER ROOM UPPER PLATFORM

SF104 STRUCTURAL PLAN BOILER ROOM ROOF

SF111 STRUCTURAL PLAN PUMP ROOM BASEMENT AND MEZZ

SF112 STRUCTURAL PLAN PUMP ROOM PLATFORMS AND ROOF

S-201 STRUCTURAL NEW - BUILDING SETION VIEW DOOR & WINDOWS

S-502 STRUCTURAL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S-501 STRUCTURAL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S-511 STRUCTURAL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL ABBREVIATIONS NOTES & SYSMBOLS

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MD101 MECHANICAL PHASING & DEMOLITION - PUMP ROOM AND BOILER ROOM

PLAN

MD102 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION - D/A MEZZANINE AND UPPER BOILER ROOM

PLAN

MD103 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION - STEAM HEADER PLATFORM

MD104 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION - ROOF PLAN

MQ101 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ARRANGEMENT - PUMP ROOM & BOILER

ROOM PLAN

MQ102 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ARRANGEMENT - D/A MEZZANINE &

UPPER BOILER ROOM PLAN

MP101 MECHANICAL PHASE 1 AND NEW WORK - PUMP ROOM

MP102 MECHANICAL NEW WORK - LOWER LEVEL BOILER PLAN

MP103 MECHANICAL NEW WORK - D/A MEZZANINE AND UPPER BOILER ROOM

PLAN

MP104 MECHANICAL NEW WORK - STEAM HEADER PLATFORM

MP105 MECHANICAL NEW WORK - ROOF PLAN

MP301 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

MP302 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

MP303 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

MP501 MECHANICAL (STEAM GENERATION) DETAILS - 1

MP502 MECHANICAL (STEAM GENERATION) DETAILS - 2

MP503 MECHANICAL (STEAM GENERATION) DETAILS - 3

MP504 MECHANICAL (STEAM GENERATION) STEAM HEADER ASSEMBLY DETAILS

MP601 MECHANICAL (STEAM GENERATION) SCHEDULES - 1

MP602 MECHANICAL (STEAM GENERATION) SCHEDULES - 2

MP701 MECHANICAL STEAM GENERATION FLOW DIAGRAM - BOILER ROOM

MP702 MECHANICAL STEAM GENERATION FLOW DIAGRAM - PUMP ROOM

MP703 MECHANICAL STEAM GENERATION FLOW DIAGRAM - NATURAL GAS &

NO.2 FUEL OIL

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

P-111 PLUMBING PLANS

P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

P-601 PLUMBING SOFTENED WATER FLOW DIAGRAM

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ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

E-002 ELECTRICAL NOTES

ED111 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN BOILER ROOM - LOWER LEVEL

ED131 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN BOILER ROOM - MEZZANINE LEVEL 2

EL111 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN BOILER ROOM - LOWER LEVEL

EL131 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN BOILER ROOM - MEZZANINE LEVEL 2

EP111 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN BOILER ROOM - LOWER LEVEL

EP121 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN BOILER ROOM - MEZZANINE LEVEL 1

EP131 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN BOILER ROOM - MEZZANINE LEVEL 2

EP141 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN ROOF

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-601 ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E-701 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

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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 ITEMS

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 BOILER OPERATORS FIELD OFFICE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILIBILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

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1.25 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT OR ITEMS

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall remediate, provide interior demolition and seismic upgrade, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the removal and replacement of existing fire tube boilers with new 250bhp fire tube boilers, new steam header, deaerator, boiler feedwater system and their associated controls and appurtenances all work as required by drawings and specifications.

B. A Bidders site visit and walkthrough will be scheduled by the

Contracting Office.

C. Offices of Miller-Remick 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 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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, BASE BID:

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, walks, grading, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items required to remove and install boilers, dearators, surge tank, pumps and associated mechanical and electrical systems. Work is to include but not limited to providing temporary boilers and tie-ins to the central system located in Building

14.

ELECTRICAL WORK: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on

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01 00 00 - 4 this project including the demolition of (3) existing 300 BHP boilers, associated equipment and boiler room lighting to allow for the installation of (3) new 250 BHP boilers, associated equipment and lighting in building 14. Rental boiler will be utilized to minimize downtime and facilitate demolition and new work. Electrical feed for rental boiler and associated equipment will originate from existing building power distribution equipment and be permanently installed to support future connection to emergency boiler.

MECHANICAL WORK: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including demolition of (3) existing 300 BHP boilers, deaerator, feed water system and steam header to allow for the installation of (3) new 250 BHP boilers, deaerator, feed water system and steam header in building 14. Rental boiler will be utilized to minimize downtime and facilitate demolition and new work. Piping between the rental boiler and building 14 will be accomplished to keep the boiler plant operational during the entire construction period.

Work is to include but not limited to the following:

BOILER ROOM

1. REMOVE THREE (3) 300 HP FIRE TUBE BOILERS, STACKS, ASSOCIATED

PIPING (I.E. FEED WATER, BLOWDOWN, NATURAL GAS, FUEL OIL, ETC.),

VALVES AND APPURTENANCES AS SHOWN IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

2. REMOVE MAINTENANCE AND ACCESS PLATFORMS AS SHOWN IN THE CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS.

3. PROVIDE THREE (3) 250 HP DUAL FUEL FIRE TUBE BOILERS PER THE

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. THIS INCLUDES NEW STACKS, STACK ECONOMIZERS,

RELIEF PIPING, DRAINS, CHEMICAL FEED AND CONTROLS.

4. PROVIDE NEW ACCESS PLATFORMS AS SHOWN IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

5. PROVIDE NEW SURFACE AND BOTTOM BLOWDOWN PIPING FROM EACH OF THE

THREE BOILERS TO A NEW BLOWDOWN SEPARATOR. PROVIDE NEW BLOWDOWN

PIPING AND CONNECT TO THE EXISTING UNDERGROUND BLOWDOWN PIPING.

6. PROVIDE NEW 6” HPS FROM EACH BOILER, INCLUDING NON-RETURN AND BLOCK

VALVES.

7. PROVIDE NEW 8” HPS HEADER AND HEADER VALVES PER THE CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS.

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8. PROVIDE NEW FEED WATER PIPING, VALVES AND APPURTENANCES TO EACH

BOILER.

9. PROVIDE NEW NATURAL GAS PIPING TO EACH OF THE THREE BOILERS,

CONNECTING INTO THE EXISTING SYSTEM.

10. PROVIDE NEW FUEL OIL PIPING TO EACH OF THE THREE BOILERS,

CONNECTING INTO THE EXISTING SYSTEM.

D/A MEZZANINE & PUMP ROOM

1. REMOVE ALL PIPING IN THE D/A MEZZANINE AND PUMP ROOM AS SHOWN IN

THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

2. PROVIDE NEW DEAERATOR (D/A), STAND, ASSOCIATED PIPING, VALVES AND

APPURTENANCES.

3. PROVIDE NEW D/A STEAM PRESSURE REDUCING STATION (PRV-1), RELIEF

VALVE AND BYPASS PIPING AND APPURTENANCES.

4. PROVIDE NEW STEAM MAIN PRESSURE REDUCING STATION (PRV-2 & RPRV-3),

RELIEF VALVE, BYPASS PIPING AND APPURTENANCES.

5. PROVIDE NEW STEAM TIE-IN TO THE EXISTING D/A PRV STATION.

6. PROVIDE NEW 8” HPS PIPING (65 PSIG) FROM THE NEW PRV STATION AND

CONNECTING TO THE EXISTING PIPING IN THE PUMP ROOM ADJACENT THE

STEAM TUNNEL.

7. PROVIDE THREE (3) NEW FEED WATER PUMPS, VFD’S, PIPING, VALVES AND

APPURTENANCES.

8. PROVIDE NEW CONDENSATE SURGE TANK, STAND, ASSOCIATED PIPING VALVES

AND APPETENCES.

9. PROVIDE TWO (2) NEW CONDENSATE TRANSFER PUMPS, VFD’S, PIPING,

VALVES AND APPURTENANCES.

10. PROVIDE STEAM MOTIVE DUPLEX CONDENSATE PUMP SKID, RECEIVER,

ASSOCIATED PIPING, VALVES AND APPURTENANCES.

11. PROVIDE NEW TO EXISTING CONDENSATE PIPING TIE-INS TO NEW DUPLEX

CONDENSATE PUMP SKID.

12. REMOVAL OF THE STAIR WELL SYSTEM, WINDOWS AND DOOR WAY WITH ITS

REPLACEMENT IN KIND TO FACILITATE THE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF

THE DEAERATOR, SURGE TANK AND ASSOCIATED PUMPS.

B. ITEM II, DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1

All items identified in Item I, except the existing Deaerator, Surge

Tank, Associated Pumps, piping and appurtenances shall remain. This works includes but not limited to, not removing the stairwell system

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01 00 00 - 6 and door and window assembly and replacing in kind. Scope shall include providing new feed water piping the boiler room and tie-into the existing feed water system where the existing pipes penetrate into the pump room.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer 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.

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

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

C. Key Control:

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

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2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours

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01 00 00 - 8 before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of

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01 00 00 - 9 utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

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

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

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

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

G. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

2. To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of 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 insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor.

H. Building No. 14 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction

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01 00 00 - 10 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.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be

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01 00 00 - 11 interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

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

RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COR, in writing, with a minimum of 28 days advance notice that

VA approval can be obtained 14 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption. VA requires a minimum of

14 days to process and approve all requested service interruptions.

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 Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, with a minimum of 28 days advance notice that VA approval can be obtained 14 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR. VA requires a minimum of 14 days to process and approve all requested service interruptions

5. 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.

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

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be

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01 00 00 - 12 sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

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

ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey of the building in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and the 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. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

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

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the

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1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK (NOT USED)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the 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.

1.16 BOILER OPERATORS FIELD OFFICE

A. The Contractor shall, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, provide where shown on the drawings a temporary field office, furniture, and two inch deep gravel surfaced area for use of the Boiler Operators. Furniture shall be relocated from the Bldg. 14.

B. The field office shall provide not less than 240 gross square feet of floor area in one unit. Installation of the office shall meet all local codes.

C. Provide office with one, three foot wide exterior door, including hardware and OSHA approved platform and stairs leading to grade.

D. Enclose the entire perimeter of the office from the floor to the ground and finish to match exterior. Provide R7 insulation and seal tight to ground with a painted 3/4 inch exterior grade plywood skirt.

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E. Exterior finishes shall be manufacturer's standards.

F. Provide floor, wall, and roof with not less than R5 insulation.

G. Interior finishes shall consist of resilient flooring, plywood paneling or painted wallboard on walls, and acoustical tile ceilings. Interior doors may be either painted or stained.

H. Interior shall be subdivided to provide two offices in a single space.

I. Provide 2-1/2 feet wide by 3 feet high operable windows; two in each room. Window openings shall be fitted with security bars to prevent any forced entry. The doorof field office shall have a hasp and padlock and also deadbolts keyed from both sides.

J. Provide sufficient fluorescent lighting in each room to deliver 750 lux

(70 foot-candles) of light at desk top height without the aid of daylight. Provide one light switch in each room.

K. Provide one duplex receptacle in each wall of each room. If a wall is

3.0 m (10 feet) long or more, provide two receptacles for each 3.0 m

(10 feet), or portion thereof, of wall.

L. The Contractor shall provide the following:

1. Electricity, hot and cold water, and necessary utility services

(except telephone).

2. All necessary piping, power circuits network cabling, cat 5e or better cabling for phones and computers, electrical fixtures, lighting, and other items necessary to provide a habitable structure for the purpose intended. The number of network and electrical receptacles will be as per attached drawing of the field office.

3. Thermostatically controlled, centralized heating and air conditioning system designed to maintain the temperature between 21 and 27 degrees C (70 and 80 degrees F) with 50 percent relative humidity maintained during the air conditioning season.

M. Contractor shall, for the duration of the project, provide the following:

1. Satisfactory conditions in and around the field office and parking area.

2. Maintenance of gravel surfaced area, including the area for parking, in an acceptable condition for vehicle and foot traffic at all times.

3. Maintenance of utility services.

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5. Potable water, fuel and electric power for normal office uses, including lights, heating and air conditioning.

N. The Contractor shall move the following items identified by the VA:

QUANTITY REQUIRED

1 workstation with adjustable keying desk or drawer 738 mm H x 1.5 m W x 760 mm D (size 29-1/2" H x 60" W x 30" D)

2 Office desks, double pedestal

1 Work table (folding 30" x 72")

3 Swivel chairs with arms

1 Lockable 5 drawer file cabinets, letter size

7 Office desks, double pedestal

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by 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 NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

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

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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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.

Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

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

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

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

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS (NOT USED)

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS (NOT USED)

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

B. B. Prior to demolition Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by

Medical Center. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen.

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Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive

Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices

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F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR’S discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

G. Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil required for boiler cleaning, normal initial boiler-burner setup and adjusting, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be furnished by the

Government. Fuel required for prolonged boiler-burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of boiler, burner, or control devices shall be furnished and paid by the

Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

A. The contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.23 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 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 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.

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C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

D. Mechanical and electrical 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. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when…