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Replace Elevators in Building 53 VA St. Louis Health Care System 1 Jefferson Barracks Dr, St. Louis, MO

Specifications, Volume 1

Divisions 1-14

VA project no.: 657-18-101JB Issue date: December 20, 2018 (Final Construction Documents)

Revised (April 26, 2019) Revised (June 17, 2019)

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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 02-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 00 Quality Control 01-18 01 45 35 Special Inspections 04-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 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 04 – MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

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08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09-18 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09.67.23.40 Resinous Poured In Place Resilient Flooring (RES-4) 09-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevators 10-18 14 99 00 Elevator Maintenance 11-18

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

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

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 08-17

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17

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23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-001 COVER SHEET

G-002 PHASING PLANS

HA-101 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AD-101 BASEMENT & FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLANS

AD-102 SECOND FLOOR AND PENTHOUSE DEMOLITION PLANS

AS-101 BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR PLANS

AS-102 SECOND FLOOR AND PENTHOUSE DEMOLITION PLANS

AS-201 ENLARGED PLANS & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-202 ENLARGED PLANS & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-301 ELEVATOR SECTIONS

AS-401 DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

FP-101 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

PLUMBING

PP-001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET

PL-101 PLUMBING PLANS

P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

MM-001 MECHANICAL COVER SHEET

MD-101 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

MH-101 MECHANICAL PLANS

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS, SCHEDULES

M-701 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

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ED-101 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

ED-102 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

EP-101 ELECTRICAL POWER AND SYSTEMS PLANS

EP-102 ELECTRICAL POWER AND SYSTEMS PLANS

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS, SCHEDULES

E-601 ELECTRICAL PARTIAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1.6 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 ALTERATIONS

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 TESTS

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

1.20 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.21 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.22 SAFETY SIGN

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Replace Elevators in Building

53 at the Department of Veteran Affairs, St. Louis, MO, VA Project

Number: 657-18-101JB as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Attendance is highly recommended (reference SF1442 for site visit time/ date). Location of Site visit will be Building 53 front lobby. This will be coordinated through the Contracting Officer: Contracting officer as shown on solicitation.

C. Offices of M+HFG, 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. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the

Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, Work includes all work specified or shown in the bid documents.

General construction, necessary removal of existing furnishings

(demolition) and certain other items including reinstallation of furnishings when construction is complete. Removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items as shown in the plans and specifications. All electrical work specified or shown in the bid documents. Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including. All mechanical work specified or shown in the bid documents.

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 Elevators in Building 53”. See contract documents for further clarifications. The time of construction shall be 210 days from Notice to Proceed.

C. Bid Item #2 (DEDUCT Number 1): All work shown in the Base Bid except On

Passenger Elevator, Re-use the existing Hydraulic Pump and Elevator Controls. The time of construction shall be 200 days from Notice to

Proceed.

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

Works related to New Video Monitoring in the Elevator Cabs. The time of construction shall be 190 days from Notice to Proceed.

F. 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.

1.4 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.

B. Throughout the contract documents the terms “Resident Engineer”, “Project Engineer”, “Project Manager”, “Contracting Officer

Representative” and “COR” are all synonymous.

C. After award of contract, no hard copy sets of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

E. Guarantee Period Services. Furnish complete inspection and maintenance service on both elevators for a period of one (1) year after completion and acceptance of all the elevators. This maintenance service shall run concurrently with the warranty.

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1.5 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

A. PAY REQUESTS FAR 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction

Contracts and 52.232–27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts

1. A proper invoice must include the items listed 52.232-27 Prompt

Payment for Construction.

B. PARTIAL PAYMENT

1. At the discretion of the Contracting Officer, partial payment will be made for equipment delivered and stored on site or off site providing such storage is in accordance with the provisions of these specifications and the Contractor furnishes satisfactory evidence that title to such equipment has been acquired and that it will be utilized on the work covered by these specifications.

2. Partial payment is defined as the invoice amount plus shipping costs. If the equipment is stored off site, the VA shall have the right to inspect the equipment.

C. PURCHASE ORDERS

1. A copy of all purchase orders for other than stock materials showing the firm names and addresses and list of material shall be furnished

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D. SUBCONTRACTS

1. In accordance with the Contract Clause entitled "Subcontracts", the

Contractor shall, within seven days after the award of any subcontract by the Contractor or a Subcontractor, deliver to the

Contracting Officer two copies of a completed Standard Form 1413.

Both copies must contain the original signatures of both parties.

E COMMERCIAL WARRANTY

1. The Contractor agrees that the standard commercial equipment furnished under this contract shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranties the manufacturer gives to any customer for such equipment, and that the rights and remedies provided herein are in addition to and do not limit any rights afforded to the

Government by any other clause of this contract. The Contractor shall furnish two copies of the warranties to the Contracting

Officer Representative.

F PARTNERING

1. In order to most effectively accomplish this contract, the

Government is willing to form a cohesive partnership with the

Contractor. This partnership would strive to draw on the strengths of each organization in an effort to achieve a quality project done right the first time, within budget, and on schedule. This partnership would be bilateral in make-up and partnership will be totally voluntary. Any cost associated with effectuating this partnership will be agreed to by all parties and will be shared equally with no change in contract price.

G CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

1. In accordance with the provisions of Subpart 36.201(Evaluation of

Contractor Performance) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), construction contractor's performance shall be evaluated throughout the performance of the contract. The VA will evaluate contractor's performance and prepare a performance report using the Contractor

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Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), which is a web-based system. After an evaluation (interim or final) is written up by the VA, the contractor will have the ability to access, review and comment on the evaluation for a period of 30 days. Accessing and using CPARS requires specific software, called PKI certification, which is installed on the user's computer. The certification is a

Department of Defense requirement and was implemented to provide security in electronic transactions. The certification software could cost approximately $110 - $125 per certificate per year and is purchased from an External Certificate Authorities (ECA) vendor.

Current information about the PKI certification process and for contacting vendors can be found on the web site:

http://www.cpars.navy.mil. If the Contractor wishes to participate in the performance evaluation process, access to CPARS and PKI certification is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

1.6 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. Submit the security plan before work begins in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Work will not begin without the Security Plan being approved by the COR.

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

3. The General Contractor shall submit an official document to the COR stating all employees have been tested for TB and have tested negative. (No medical records are required. Only verification).

4. The General Contractor shall submit official document to the COR that all employees have recent flu shots or will be required to wear masks when in hospital.

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.

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2. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. through

4:00 p.m., except during Federal Holidays. For working outside the normal working hours, a request must be submitted at least twenty-one (21) days in advance of the requested work date and in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND

SAMPLES.

3. 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.

4. Roll Listing

a. Before work begins, the General Contractor must submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND

SAMPLES, a roll listing all personnel, including administrators and subcontractors, conducting business pursuant to this contract. The role must show, at a minimum, the following:

(i) Contractor Tier (General, Subcontractor Tier I, Subcontractor Tier II, etc.)

(ii) Contractor’s company name

(iii) Contractor’s legal last name

(iv) Contractor’s legal first name

(v) Contractor’s trade (corresponding to trade listed in

General Conditions for Labor Wage Determination) or position

(if administrator or managerial)

(vi) Infection Prevention training certification date

(vii) Infection Prevention training certification submittal date

(viii) Contractor’s Safety Briefing date

(ix) Contractor’s Safety Briefing submittal date

(x) OSHA Construction Safety certification level (10-hour, 30-hour)

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(xi) OSHA Construction Safety certification number

(xii) OSHA Construction Safety certification submittal date

(xiii) Designation as OSHA Competent Person (CP)

(xiv) Designation as OSHA Competent Person (CP) submittal date

(xv) Personal Identification Verification (PIV) badge issuance date

(xvi) Designated as person requiring issuance of a VA key for work site entry control.

5. To be processed for a VA ID Badge, contact the VA-StLHCS JB

Engineering Service PIV sponsor to arrange for an appointment and to receive information on the required documentation. The appropriate contact information will be issued during the Pre-Construction meeting with the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer

Representative (COR).

a. Flash Badge: Common physical access and no biometric information required. The level of badging and its corresponding duration of investigation are directly dependent on the level of security access required to perform contract tasks. Refer to the contract drawings for security level access assessments.

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

7. 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 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.

E. 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 Representative upon request.

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

Representative.

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.

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F. 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.

1.7 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 Representative. 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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

B. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings and as determined by the COR.

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

D. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by 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 workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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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.

E. 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. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. 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 in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Existing “Service” Elevator

Phase II: Existing “Public” Elevator

F. Building No.53 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Certain areas of Building No. 53 will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods as listed below:

AREA PERIOD

Elevator #1 - Public Elevator Phase 1 - Occupied

Elevator #2 - Service Elevator Phase 2 - Occupied

All other areas of Building 53 Continuously Occupied

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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 and lighting 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.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

G. When the construction area 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.

H. 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.

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

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 21 days in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 21 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

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

I. 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 shall be removed in their entirety.

J. 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.

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K. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

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

Officer Representative. 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.

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, 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

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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.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are 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. Hazardous materials will be handled and disposed of per the instructions in Section 02 83 33.13, LEAD BASED PAINT REMOVAL AND

DISPOSAL.

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

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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.

1.11 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. Physical Conditions. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications, are the result of site investigations by surveys.

2. Weather Conditions. Information with respect to temperatures and precipitation may be obtained from the National Weather Service.

3. Transportation Facilities. Railroads and highways serve the general area of the work.

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1.12 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 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.

1.13 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.

1.14 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

01 00 00 -17 equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

B. 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.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators 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.

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

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

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

c. Finish flooring.

3. All items transported in the elevators shall meet the requirements of section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS in this specification.

4. Contractor shall operate elevators within load conditions of the elevator manufacturer.

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractors are permitted to use toilets in Building 53. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.17 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.

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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.

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 providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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.

1.18 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.

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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.

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 any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

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

1.19 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

01 00 00 -21 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.

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

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

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the CORand shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements.

The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of

01 00 00 -22 the COR , does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.20 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" or otherwise shown to be relocated by the Contractor.

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

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

D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and installation of relocated equipment; and leave such equipment in proper operating condition.

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

1.21 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign where directed by the Resident Engineer

COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with

0.7 mm (24 gage) galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 100 by 100 mm (4 inch by 4 inch) posts (or equivalent round posts) set 1200 mm (four feet) into ground.

Set bottom of sign level at 900 mm (three feet) above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 50 x 100 mm (two by four inch) material as directed.

1. Before posting sign(s), submit to COR for Approval.

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.

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

1.22 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm

(three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (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.

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