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CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

INSTALL VENTILATION AND CORRECTION FOR STERILE SERVICE

Project No. 657A5-17-104

Marion VA Medical Center Marion, IL

Miller-Remick LLC 1010 Kings Highway South

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

(856) 429-4000

June 21, 2019

Marion VA Medical Center VA Project No. 657A5-17-104

Marion, IL Construction Documents

Install Ventilation and Correction for Sterile Service June 21, 2019

04-01-19

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18

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

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

01 33 23.10 Submittal Register

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 09-15

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 41 13 Precast Concrete Hollow Core Planks 07-11

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 02-16

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07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 02-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 09-18

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09-18

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

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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 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

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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 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-15

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 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 08-17 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 05-11

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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

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

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

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

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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

GI001 COVER SHEET AND DRAWING INDEX

GI002 ICRA PLAN

GI003 ICRA PLAN

GI004 ICRA PLAN

CS101 SITE PLAN

CS102 TRAILER LAYOUT

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

1-HA-101

BLDG 1 2FL ENVIRONMENTAL

REMEDIATION

38-HA-102

BLDG 38 ROOF ENVIRONMENTAL

REMEDIATION

STRUCTURAL

S-001 ABBREVIATIONS AND NOTES

SF141 4TH FLOOR AND ROOF PLAN

S-501 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S-502 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

AS101 SITE PLAN RAMP BUILDING TO SPS PORTABLE GROUND FLOOR AND RAMPS

A100

FOUNDATION PLANS RAMP BUILDING TO SPS PORTABLE GROUND FLOOR AND

RAMPS

A101

FLOOR AND ROOF PLANS RAMP BUILDING TO SPS PORTABLE GROUND FLOOR

AND RAMPS

A102 ROOF PLAN RAMP BUILDING TO SPS PORTABLE GROUND FLOOR AND RAMPS

A103 ROOF PLAN - INSTALL GUARD RAIL BUILDIING 2 CONTRACTOR ACCESS USE

A104 DEMO AND NEW ROOF PLANS BUILDING 38 - FOURTH FLOOR

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ARCHITECTURAL (CONTINUED)

A201 ELEVATIONS RAMP BUILDING TO SPS PORTABLE GROUND FLOOR AND RAMPS

A301 RAMP BUILDING - BUILDING SECTIONS GROUND FLOOR AND RAMPS

A302 RAMP BUILDING - BUILDING DETAILS GROUND FLOOR AND RAMPS

A601

SCHEDULES - DOOR & ROOM FINISH RAMP BUILDING TO SPS PORTABLE AND

BUILDING 38 THIRD FLOOR

A801 REFLECTED CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN 3RD FLOOR - BLDG 38

A802 REFLECTED CEILING RENOVATION PLAN 3RD FLOOR - BLDG 38

FIRE PROTECTION

FX001 DETAILS, GENERAL NOTES & LEGEND

FX101 CONNECTING COORIDOR PLAN

FX131 3RD FLOOR PLAN

MECHANICAL

M-001 COVER SHEET

MD111 DEMOLITION PLAN 1ST & 2ND FLRS

MD131 DEMOLITION PLAN 3RD FLOOR

MD141 DEMOLITION PLAN 4TH FLOOR

M-101 SITE PLAN

M-111 DUCTWORK & PIPING BUILDING 1ST & 2ND FLRS

MH131 DUCTWORK PLAN 3RD FLR

MP131 PIPING PLAN 3RD FLR

M-141 DUCTWORK & PIPING PLAN 4TH FLR

M-401 CLEAN STORAGE ROOMS DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK PLANS

M-402 CLEAN STORAGE ROOMS DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK PLANS

M-403 CLEAN STORAGE ROOMS DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK PLANS

M-404 CLEAN STORAGE ROOMS DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK PLANS

M-405 CLEAN STORAGE ROOMS DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK PLANS

M-406 CLEAN STORAGE ROOMS DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK PLANS

M-407 CLEAN STORAGE ROOMS DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK PLANS

M-408 CLEAN STORAGE ROOMS DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK PLANS

M-501 DETAILS

M-502 DETAILS

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MECHANICAL (CONTINUED)

M-503 38-AHU-1 DETAIL

M-601 PRESSURIZATION PLAN

M-701 SCHEDULES

M-702 SCHEDULES

M-801 CONTROLS ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES & SYMBOLS

M-802 CONTROLS SPS AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

M-803 CONTROLS STEAM TO HOT WATER SYSTEM

M-804 CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS DIAGRAMS

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

E-002 NOTES

ED131 DEMOLITION PLAN 3RD FLOOR

ED141 DEMOLITION PLAN 4TH FLOOR

EL131 LIGHTING PLAN 3RD FLOOR

EP141 POWER PLAN 4TH FLOOR

E-401 PARTIAL PLANS

E-402 CLEAN STORAGE ROOMS PART PLANS

E-403 CLEAN STORAGE ROOMS PART PLANS

E-404 CLEAN STORAGE ROOMS PART PLANS

E-405 CONDUIT ROUTING PLAN

E-501 DETAILS

E-601 EMERGENCY POWER PARTIAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E-602 NORMAL POWER PARTIAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E-701 SCHEDULES

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Marion, IL 100% Bid Documents

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 BOILER OPERATORS FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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1.22 AVAILIBILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT OR ITEMS

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. 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 the removal and replacement of existing SPS AHU and its associated exhaust fans, controls and appurtenances all work as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the

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

Contracting Office.

C. Offices of Miller-Remick LLC, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the 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 work days 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.

F. The use of Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Contracting

Officer Technical Representative (COTR), Project Engineer or Resident

Engineer shall be understood to be synonymous for the Contracting

Officer designated VA Project representative.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, BASE BID:

Construction Performance Period is not to exceed 365 calendar days.

Temporary trailers (SPS, Storage and Office) rental is not to exceed 9 months.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, walks, grading, necessary removal of existing systems and construction and certain other items required to remove and install air handlers, associated mechanical and electrical systems, install and remove temporary Sterile Processing Services (SPS) trailer, temporary mobile water storage trailer, VA supplied sterilizer equipment, temporary office trailer, temporary SPS storage trailer, associated corridor and utilities, removal and installation of new in duct humidification for

Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) Storage Rooms. Installation of new dunnage for new rooftop AHU, ceiling replacements in building 1, 2, 38 and 42. Contractor to procure the services of the equipment manufacturer or equipment manufacturer designated representative to disconnect, relocate, reinstall, test, commission and service the equipment for duration of project. Relocation of equipment to include both from the bldg. 38 SPS area to the Mobile Sterilizer Trailer and back to Bldg 38 SPS area. Contact information for Equipment

Manufacturer representatives is located below:

Medivators & Endo Dryer – Jeff Koewing 763-954-1756

Ultrasonic cleaner – Getinge 800-950-9912

Sterrad NX and 100 NX – Mike Yates 217-273-0337

ELECTRICAL WORK: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including the Modification of the existing electrical system to power new HVAC and plumbing equipment including, Exhaust

Fans, Chilled Water Pumps, Roof mounted Air Handling Unit and associated electrical components. Upgrade existing lighting throughout third floor space of SPS. Remove, clean, store and reinstall existing ceiling mounted devices. Provide new Lightning Protection for new equipment on roof. Provide temporary power and systems for Mobile SPS trailer, SPS storage trailer, office trailer and temporary corridor.

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Power to SPS trailer and temporary corridor shall be from the generator system on the equipment (EQ) branch. Power to the office trailer shall be normal power. New lighting, security devices, telecommunication devices, fire alarm devices will be provided to the temporary corridor, SPS storage, SPS and office trailer.

MECHANICAL WORK: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including replacing the existing AHU in the Building 38 mechanical penthouse with a new unit dedicated to the SPS area on the third floor. New unit will have access platform for access. The unit shall utilize hot and chilled water to temper 100% outdoor serving the space. New exhaust fans shall replace the existing fans serving SPS also as the fans and the AHU are beyond their useful life expectancy.

New exhaust fans and the AHU shall be equipped with heat recovery coils for energy conservation. All existing supply and exhaust ductwork serving the SPS area shall be removed and replaced with new. All new

“wet” exhaust ductwork shall be stainless steel. A new rooftop air conditioning unit shall be installed to serve the second-floor offices and first floor chapel. The unit shall utilize the existing ductwork currently serving those spaces however new variable air volume (VAV) boxes shall replace the existing. The rooftop unit shall be a single package VAV air conditioning unit with electric resistance heat.

Satellite sterile storage rooms located in Buildings 1, 2, 38 and 42 are in need of humidification and pressurization. New VAV boxes with duct-mounted humidifiers are proposed for these spaces. Existing room-type humidifiers, where existing, will be replaced/converted for steam distribution within the duct work (providing the humidifier has adequate capacity). New humidifiers will be provided where none exist.

All existing automatic temperature controls (ATC) shall be replaced with new direct digital controls (DDC) which shall be compatible with the existing Building Automation System (BAS). New HVAC system will be provided to the SPS storage trailer and temporary corridor.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: Removal of work from 10 Satellite Closets.

Removal of all electrical, mechanical, architectural, plumbing and structural work associated with the following rooms:

• Bldg 1 Rm 114

• Bldg 1 Rm 228

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• Bldg 1 Cath Lab

• Bldg 1 Rm 046C

• Bldg 1 Rm 138

• Bldg 1 Rm 316

• Bldg 1 Rm 338

• Bldg 1 ICU

• Bldg 42 Rm D124

• Bldg 43 Rm 158

C. ALTERNATE NO. 2: Removal of work from remaining Satellite

Closets. Removal of all electrical, mechanical, architectural, plumbing and structural work associated with the following rooms:

• Bldg 1 Rm 38A

• Bldg 1 Rm 150

• Bldg 1 Rm 218

• Bldg 1 Rm 406

• Bldg 1 Rm 409

• Bldg 1 Rm 417A

• Bldg 1 Rm 422

• Bldg 1 Rm 012A

• Bldg 2 Rm 106

• Bldg 2 Rm 110

• Bldg 38 Rm 117

• Bldg 42 Rm B106

• Bldg 42 Rm B119/120

• Bldg 42 Rm C42A

D. ALTERNATE NO. 3: Removal of work related to the replacement of existing terminal units with new in building 38 1st and 2nd floor including but not limited to, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, architectural and structural work.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

D. 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.

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

01 00 00 - 8 approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

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.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by

01 00 00 - 9 the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

F. 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.

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

01 00 00 - 10 by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR.

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

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

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

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

G. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

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

H. Phasing:

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

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to

01 00 00 - 11 ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Install and commission temporary mobile SPS trailer, office trailer, SPS storage trailer, temporary corridor and all associated, electrical, mechanical, structural, plumbing and fire protection.

Phase II: Remove all existing equipment within area of work in

Building 38, 3rd floor space with assistance of VA and equipment manufacturer/designated personnel. Contractor to procure the services of the equipment manufacturer or equipment manufacturer designated representative for VA owned equipment to be relocated from Bldg 38 SPS area into the

Mobile Sterilizer trailer. Once space has been vacated, remove existing chiller, modify dunnage to accept new rooftop unit to serve 1st and 2nd floor of Bldg 38. Install new rooftop unit and connect to existing/modified ductwork.

Phase III: Remove existing penthouse AHU and 3rd floor ceilings, ceiling mounted devices. Install new penthouse AHU, associated electrical, structural, ductwork, boxes, etc. Install new ceilings and ceiling mounted devices in Bldg 38 3rd floor.

Commission AHU.

Phase IV: Remove temporary corridor, SPS trailer, office trailer, storage trailer and all associated utilities. Contractor to procure the services of the equipment manufacturer or equipment manufacturer designated representative for VA owned equipment to be relocated from the Mobile Sterilizer Trailer back to the Building 38 SPS area. Remove existing wall mounted humidifiers in Satellite storage closets. Install new stainless steel ductwork, in-duct humidifier, boxes, associated electrical, plumbing, BAS controls, etc.

I. Buildings No. 1, 2, 38, 42 will be occupied during performance of work;

but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated. 3rd floor of

Building 38 will be vacated after temporary corridor and trailers are installed, tested and proven to operate to VA specifications, guidelines and satisfaction.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected

01 00 00 - 12 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.

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

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

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

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. 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), 01 00 00 - 13 they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be 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 the COR, in writing, 7 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 15 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 COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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

M. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate

01 00 00 - 14 from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

01 00 00 - 15 to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

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

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

01 00 00 - 16 the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

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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 workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

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

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA (NOT USED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

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1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, 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 stakes, 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 to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, roads, parking lots, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing

01 00 00 - 19 bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to COR.

E. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

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

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit four sets of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of

01 00 00 - 20 acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating:

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

f. Names, addresses and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

i. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

k. Organizations, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

l. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

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6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the construction period

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor.

This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive

01 00 00 - 22 to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

Following oral or written…