36C25519R0094-004.pdf

VA PROJECT NO. VA657-18-302JB

REPLACE WINDOWS IN BUILDINGS 2, 18, 25 & 52

FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

VAMC JEFFERSON BARRACKS

SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI

SPECIFICATIONS

PREPARED FOR:

Department of Veterans Affairs

PREPARED BY:

Ross & Baruzzini, Inc.

6 South Old Orchard Avenue

St. Louis, Missouri 63119

May 8, 2019

BID DOCUMENTS

PROJECT # 657-18-302 JB May 8, 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 07 Seals Page...................................................02-18 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets.......................................07-15

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements ........................................12-18 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules............................................02-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples ....................05-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards..........................................05-16 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls.............................01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage...................................07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management................................09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition...................................................08-17 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal........................08-16

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry..............................................10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry.............................................08-16

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOSITURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation...........................................10-17 07 92 00 Joint Sealants...............................................10-17

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows, Single Hung and Fixed......................02-16 08 51 13.11 Side-Hinged Aluminum Windows.................................08-16 08 80 00 Glazing......................................................10-15 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents............................................05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINSHES

09 06 00 Schedule of Finishes.........................................04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing.................................06-18 09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering............................................10-15 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering...................................10-15 09 29 00 Gypsum Board.................................................09-18 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings..........................................12-18 09 91 00 Painting.....................................................01-16

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SEALS PAGE

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SECTION 00 01 07

SEALS PAGE

PART 1 - SEALS PAGE

1.1 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

A. Architectural:

1. Bradford A. Pierce

2. ARR005805

3. Responsible for Divisions 01, 02, 06, 07, 08, 09, 13

B. Engineer:

1. Robert A. Jurgiel

2. PE-029078

3. Responsible for Specification Section 02 83 33.13.

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

00 GI - GENERAL

NON BUILDING SPECIFIC

00-GI-000 COVER SHEET

00-GI-001 APPLICABLE CODES, LEGENDS, SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS

00-GI-002 PROJECT NOTES

05 AE - ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS

BUILDING 02

02-AE-101 FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 02 - FLOOR 00

02-AE-111 FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 02 - FLOOR 01

02-AE-121 FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 02 - FLOOR 02

02-AE-131 FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 02 - FLOOR 03

02-AE-141 FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 02 - FLOOR 04 (ATTIC)

02-AE-211 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - BLDG 02

02-AE-601 WINDOW SCHEDULES AND WINDOW TYPES - BLDG 02

02-AE-711 WINDOW HEAD DETAILS - BLDG 02

02-AE-721 WINDOW JAMB DETAILS - BLDG 02

02-AE-731 WINDOW SILL DETAILS - BLDG 02

BUILDING 18

18-AE-101 FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 18 - FLOOR 00

18-AE-111 FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 18 - FLOOR 01

18-AE-121 FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 18 - FLOOR 02

18-AE-131 FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 18 - FLOOR 03

18-AE-141 FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 18 - FLOOR 04 (ATTIC)

18-AE-211 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - BLDG 18 - EAST AND SOUTH

18-AE-212 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - BLDG 18 - WEST AND NORTH

18-AE-601 WINDOW SCHEDULES AND WINDOW TYPES - BLDG 18

18-AE-711 WINDOW HEAD DETAILS - BLDG 18

18-AE-721 WINDOW JAMB DETAILS - BLDG 18

18-AE-731 WINDOW SILL DETAILS - BLDG 18

BUILDING 25

25-AE-111 FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 25 - FLOOR 01

25-AE-121 FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 25 - FLOOR 02

25-AE-131 FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 25 - FLOOR 03

25-AE-141 FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 25 - FLOOR 04 (ATTIC)

25-AE-211 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - BLDG 25

25-AE-601 WINDOW SCHEDULES AND WINDOW TYPES - BLDG 25

25-AE-711 WINDOW HEAD DETAILS - BLDG 25

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25-AE-721 WINDOW JAMB DETAILS - BLDG 25

25-AE-731 WINDOW SILL DETAILS - BLDG 25

BUILDING 52

52-AE-101 FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 52 - FLOOR 00 - NORTH

52-AE-102 FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 52 - FLOOR 00 - SOUTH

52-AE-111 FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 52 - FLOOR 01 - NORTH

52-AE-112 FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 52 - FLOOR 01 - SOUTH

52-AE-121 FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 52 - FLOOR 02 - NORTH

52-AE-122 FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 52 - FLOOR 02 - SOUTH

52-AE-131 FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 52 - FLOOR 03 - PENTHOUSE

52-AE-201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - NORTH & SOUTH - BLDG 52

52-AE-202 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - WEST - BLDG 52

52-AE-203 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - EAST - BLDG 52

52-AE-204 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - MISC. FACADES - BLDG 52

52-AE-601 WINDOW SCHEDULES AND WINDOW TYPES - BLDG 52

52-AE-711 WINDOW HEAD DETAILS - BLDG 52

52-AE-721 WINDOW JAMB DETAILS - BLDG 52

52-AE-731 WINDOW SILL DETAILS - BLDG 52

06 HA - HAZARD AND ABATEMENT

BUILDING 02

02-HA-111 ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 02 - FLOOR 01

02-HA-121 ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 02 - FLOOR 02

02-HA-131 ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 02 - FLOOR 03

02-HA-141 ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 02 - FLOOR 04 (ATTIC)

BUILDING 18

18-HA-101 ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 18 - FLOOR 00 (BASEMENT)

18-HA-111 ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 18 - FLOOR 01

18-HA-121 ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 18 - FLOOR 02

18-HA-131 ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 18 - FLOOR 03

18-HA-141 ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 18 - FLOOR 04 (ATTIC)

BUILDING 25

25-HA-111 ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 25 - FLOOR 01

25-HA-121 ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 25 - FLOOR 02

25-HA-131 ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 25 - FLOOR 03

25-HA-141 ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - BLDG 25 - FLOOR 04 (ATTIC)

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work VA Medical Center, St. Louis, MO, Jefferson Barracks Division VA Project No. 657-18-

302JB FCA - Replace Windows in Buildings 2, 18, 25 & 52 for

Energy Efficiency as required by drawings and specifications.

This project is subject to the conditions imposed by the National

Historic Preservation for Buildings 2, 18 and 25.

B. Only one site visit will be scheduled prior to the bid date.

Attendance is highly recommended.

C. Offices of Health Facility Solutions (HFS) and Ross & Baruzzini, Inc., 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. The term “Resident Engineer” and “Project Engineer” are synonymous with “COR”.

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

F. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission

01 00 00 -2 of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, Work includes general construction, necessary removal of existing furnishings and construction and certain other items including reinstallation of furnishings when construction is complete.

B. Bid Item #1 (Base Bid): Furnish all labor, materials and equipment required to provide all work shown on drawings and specifications for the project to complete the VAMC Jefferson

Barracks Replace Windows in Buildings 2, 18, 25 & 52 for Energy

Efficiency. See contract documents for further clarifications.

The time of construction shall be 442 days from Notice to

Proceed.

C. Bid Item #2 (DEDUCT Number 1): All work shown in the Base Bid except Removal and replacement of all windows above the basement level in Building 18. The time of construction shall be 340 days from Notice to Proceed.

D. Bid Item #3 (DEDUCT Number 2): All work shown in DEDUCT Number 1

Except removal and replacement of basement windows in Building 2.

The time of construction shall be 316 days from Notice to

Proceed.

E. As part of the project bid submittal the contractor is to provide a conceptual project schedule containing enough information to understand the approach that the contractor is proposing.

1.3 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.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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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 escort 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 Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

D. Document Control:

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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.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

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

General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.5 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

01 00 00 -6 transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Construction fences are required, and if there are any requirements or limitations on workmen’s parking and access by VA or Contractor, they are to be coordinated with the COR, may determine what space may be more available.

E. Designated temporary storage and working space area is on the first page of each individual building set of plans (XX-AE-101).

Designated location for long term equipment and materials storage is at the gravel lot located southwest of building 18 and noted on the first page of each individual building set of plans (XX-

AE-101 and on 00-GI-000. Final location and Office Trailer will be determined with CO after project award.

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

G. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

H. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied during construction, jointly by patients or medical

01 00 00 -7 personnel and contractor’s personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to

Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

3. 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.

I. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

To insure 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, 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 phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work

01 00 00 -8 in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center

Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

J. Protection:

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 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.

K. 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.

L. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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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.

1.6 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply

Service, of buildings and areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer.

This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as furnishing fixtures and accessories, equipment, office and room accessories, etc., required by drawings to be either relocated and reinstalled.

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 COR.

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 and/or Supply Representative, 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).

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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, furnishing fixtures, accessories, equipment and office room accessories and other finishes 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 exterior 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, wall and ceiling 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.

1.7 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 will be either reinstalled or reused in advance of work by the contractor to avoid interfering with Contractor's construction operation.

1.8 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

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Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

1.9 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

01 00 00 -13 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).

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by

Ross & Baruzzini, Inc. and John A. Jurgiel & Associates.

B. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered, nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of testing; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make explorations of their own at site.

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work as established and indicated on the drawings and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work that may be established or indicated by the

Contracting Officer.

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. "As-Built" Contract Drawings. The Contractor shall maintain a separate set of full-size contract drawings, marked up in red, to indicate as-built conditions. Each as-built contract drawing

01 00 00 -14 shall include the Contract Number associated with the contract.

These drawings shall be maintained in a current condition at all times until completion of the work and shall be available for review by Government personnel at all times. All variations from the contract drawings, for whatever reason, including those occasioned by modifications, optional materials, and the required coordination between trades, shall be indicated. These variations shall be shown in the same general detail utilized in the contract drawings. One set of marked-up hard copy drawings and an electronic version containing the mark-ups shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer prior to acceptance of the work. The

Government will withhold two percent of the total bid price of the items for which as-built contract drawings have not been submitted.

B. "As-Built" Shop Drawings. Upon completion of items of work, the

Contractor shall revise the shop drawings to show "as-built" conditions. The notation "Revised to show 'as-built' conditions" shall be placed in red in the lower right corner of each drawing along with the initials of a responsible company representative.

Each as-built shop drawing or catalog cut shall be identified by the Contract Number associated with the contract, and corresponding transmittal number. "As-built" shop drawings of each Contractor-prepared construction drawing should be prepared as soon as possible after the construction detailed on a given drawing has been completed. After the "as-built" shop drawings have been prepared as described above and within 15 days after the contract completion date, the Contractor shall submit one hard copy and one electronic copy in pdf format of as-built shop drawings, including catalog cuts, to the Contracting Officer. The

Government will withhold two percent of the total bid price of the item for which as-built shop drawings have not been submitted.

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

01 00 00 -15 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.

1.13 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.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevator for handling building materials and

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

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use elevators. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of

Veterans Affairs.

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

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

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

c. Finish flooring.

3. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by Contracting Officer.

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1.15 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.

1.16 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. 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

01 00 00 -17 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 discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.17 INSTRUCTIONS

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

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc

(four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly 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 similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

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1.18 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

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

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

1.19 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign where directed by the COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 24 gage galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 4-inch by 4-inch posts (or equivalent round posts) set four feet into ground. Set bottom of sign level at three feet above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with two by four-inch material as directed.

B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two coats of white gloss paint. Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by the COR.

1.20 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by the COR. Face of sign shall be 3/4-inch-thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two four by four-inch posts extending full height of sign and 9three feet into ground. Set bottom of sign level at four feet above ground.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by COR.

D. Standard Detail Drawing Number SP-24.04(Found at the following url: https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/signs/Signage11-Specialty.pdf)

01 00 00 -19 of safety sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is included in the next 2 pages and is made a part of this specification.

E. Post the number of accident free days on a daily basis.

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1.21 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones including electronic indexing, navigation, storage and remote access to the documentation, as per these specifications. The commercial photographer or the subcontractor used for this work shall meet the following qualifications:

1. Demonstrable minimum experience of three (3) years in operation providing documentation and advanced indexing/navigation systems including a representative portfolio of construction projects of similar type, size, duration and complexity as the Project.

2. Demonstrable ability to service projects throughout North

America, which shall be demonstrated by a representative portfolio of active projects of similar type, size, duration and complexity as the Project.

B. Photographic documentation elements:

1. Each digital image shall be taken with a professional grade camera with minimum size of 6 megapixels (MP) capable of producing 8 x 10-inch prints with a minimum of 2272 x 1704 pixels and 16 x 20-inch prints with a minimum 2592 x 1944 pixels.

2. Indexing and navigation system shall utilize actual AUTOCAD construction drawings, making such drawings interactive on an on-line interface. For all documentation referenced herein, indexing and navigation must be organized by both time (date-stamped) and location throughout the project.

3. Documentation shall combine indexing and navigation system with inspection-grade digital photography designed to capture actual conditions throughout construction and at critical milestones. Documentation shall be accessible on-line through

01 00 00 -23 use of an internet connection. Documentation shall allow for secure multiple-user access, simultaneously, on-line.

4. Before construction, the building pad, adjacent streets, roadways, parkways, driveways, curbs, sidewalks, landscaping, adjacent utilities and adjacent structures surrounding the building pad and site shall be documented. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to insure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural drawings. If site work or pad preparation is extensive, this documentation may be required immediately before construction and at several pre-determined intervals before building work commences.

5. Construction progress for all trades shall be tracked at pre-determined intervals, but not less than once every thirty (30) calendar days (“Progressions”). Progression documentation shall track both the exterior and interior construction of the building. Exterior Progressions shall track 360 degrees around the site and each building. Interior Progressions shall track interior improvements beginning when stud work commences and continuing until Project completion.

6. As-built condition of pre-foundation utilities and site utilities shall be documented prior to pouring footers, placing concrete and/or backfilling. This process shall include all underground and in-slab utilities within the building(s) envelope(s) and utility runs in the immediate vicinity of the building(s) envelope(s). This may also include utilities enclosed in slab-on-deck in multi-story buildings. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to insure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive site utility plans.

7. As-built conditions of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and all other systems shall be documented post-inspection and pre-insulation, sheet rock or dry wall installation. This process

01 00 00 -24 shall include all finished systems located in the walls and ceilings of all buildings at the Project. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to insure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural drawings.

8. As-built conditions of exterior skin and elevations shall be documented with an increased concentration of digital photographs as directed by the COR in order to capture pre-determined focal points, such as waterproofing, window flashing, radiused steel work, architectural or Exterior

Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) detailing. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to insure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive elevations or elevation details.

9. As-built finished conditions of the interior of each building including floors, ceilings and walls shall be documented at certificate of occupancy or equivalent, or just prior to occupancy, or both, as directed by the COR. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to insure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural drawings.

10. Miscellaneous events that occur during any Contractor site visit, or events captured by the Department of Veterans

Affairs independently, shall be dated, labeled and inserted into a Section in the navigation structure entitled

“Slideshows,” allowing this information to be stored in the same “place” as the formal scope.

11. Customizable project-specific digital photographic documentation of other details or milestones. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural plans.

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12. Monthly (29 max) exterior progressions (360 degrees around the project) and slideshows (all elevations and building envelope). The slideshows allow for the inclusion of

Department of Veterans Affairs pictures, aerial photographs, and timely images which do not fit into any regular monthly photopath.

13. Weekly (21 Max) Site Progressions - Photographic documentation capturing the project at different stages of construction.

These progressions shall capture underground utilities, excavation, grading, backfill, landscaping and road construction throughout the duration of the project.

14. Regular (8 max) interior progressions of all walls of the entire project to begin at time of substantial framed or as directed by the COR through to completion.

15. Detailed Interior exact built overlapping photos of the entire building to include documentation of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in every wall and ceiling, to be conducted after rough-ins are complete, just prior to insulation and or drywall, or as directed by COR.

16. Finished detailed Interior exact built overlapping photos of all walls, ceilings, and floors to be scheduled by COR prior to occupancy.

17. In event a greater or lesser number of images than specified above are required by the COR, adjustment in contract price will be made in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

1.22 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

A. A minimum of four (4) images of each elevation shall be taken with a minimum 6 MP camera, by a professional photographer with different settings to allow the COR to select the image to be printed. All images are provided to the RE on a CD.

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B. Photographs shall be taken upon completion, including landscaping. They shall be taken on a clear sunny day to obtain sufficient detail to show depth and to provide clear, sharp pictures. Pictures shall be 16 by 20 inches, printed on regular weight paper, matte finish archival grade photographic paper and produced by a RA4 process from the digital image with a minimum

300 PPI. Identifying data shall be carried on label affixed to back of photograph without damage to photograph and shall be similar to that provided for final construction photographs.

C. Furnish six (6) 16 by 20-inch color prints of the following buildings constructed under this project (elevations as selected by the RE from the images taken above). Photographs shall be artistically composed showing full front elevations. All images shall become property of the Government. Each of the selected six prints shall be place in a frame with a minimum of 2 inches of appropriate matting as a border. Provide a selection of a minimum of 3 different frames from which the SRE will select one style to frame all six prints. Photographs with frames shall be delivered to the COR in boxes suitable for shipping.

1.Building No. 2, 18, 25 and 52.

1.23 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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

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SECTION 01 32 16.15

PROJECT SCHEDULES

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. The Contractor shall develop a Critical Path Met hod (CPM) plan and schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the contract requirements

(Project Schedule) and shall keep the Project Sched ule up-to-date in accordance with the requirements of this section an d shall utilize the plan for scheduling, coordinating and monitoring wo rk under this contract (including all activities of subcontractor s, equipment vendors and suppliers). Conventional Critical Path Method ( CPM) technique shall be utilized to satisfy both time and cost applicati ons.

1.2 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE:

A. The Contractor shall designate an authorized rep resentative responsible for the Project Schedule including preparation, rev iew and progress reporting with and to the Contracting Officer's Rep resentative (COTR).

B. The Contractor's representative shall have direc t project control and complete authority to act on behalf of the Contract or in fulfilling the requirements of this specification section.

C. The Contractor’s representative shall have the o ption of developing the project schedule within their organization or to en gage the services of an outside consultant. If an outside scheduling co nsultant is utilized, Section 1.3 of this specification will ap ply.

1.3 CONTRACTOR'S CONSULTANT:

A. The Contractor shall submit a qualification prop osal to the COTR, within 10 days of bid acceptance. The qualification proposal shall include:

1. The name and address of the proposed consultant.

2. Information to show that the proposed consultant has the qualifications to meet the requirements specified i n the preceding paragraph.

3. A representative sample of prior construction pr ojects, which the proposed consultant has performed complete project scheduling services. These representative samples shall be of similar size and scope.

B. The Contracting Officer has the right to approve or disapprove the proposed consultant and will notify the Contractor of the VA decision within seven calendar days from receipt of the qual ification proposal.

In case of disapproval, the Contractor shall resubm it another

01 32 16.15 - 2 consultant within 10 calendar days for renewed cons ideration. The

Contractor shall have their scheduling consultant a pproved prior to submitting any schedule for approval.

1.4 COMPUTER PRODUCED SCHEDULES

A. The contractor shall provide monthly, to the Dep artment of Veterans

Affairs (VA), all computer-produced time/cost sched ules and reports generated from monthly project updates. This monthl y computer service will include: one copy of up to five different repo rts (inclusive of all pages) available within the user defined report s of the scheduling software approved by the Contracting Officer; a har d copy listing of all project schedule changes, and associated data, made at the update and an electronic file of this data; and the result ing monthly updated schedule in PDM format. These must be submitted wi th and substantively support the contractor’s monthly payment request an d the signed look ahead report. The COTR shall identify the five diff erent report formats that the contractor shall provide.

B. The contractor shall be responsible for the corr ectness and timeliness of the computer-produced reports. The Contractor sh all also responsible for the accurate and timely submittal of the update d project schedule and all CPM data necessary to produce the computer reports and payment request that is specified.

C. The VA will report errors in computer-produced r eports to the

Contractor’s representative within ten calendar day s from receipt of reports. The Contractor shall reprocess the compute r-produced reports and associated diskette(s), when requested by the C ontracting Officer’s representative, to correct errors…