Attch 1 Combined Specifications.pdf

1011 N Causeway Blvd, Suite 19 Mandeville, Louisiana 70471 Phone: 985.624.5001 Fax: 985.624.5303

PRINCIPAL Infrastructure™

Architecture Engineering Construction www.pi-aec.com info@pi-aec.com

Re: 100% Construction Document Package Prepared For:

Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center Renovate Inpatient Wards for Privatization 6W, 7W, & 8W Contract No. – 36C25618C0091 VA Project No. ‐ 667‐18‐105

Submittal Date: May 12, 2020 100% Construction Document Package

This Cost Estimate has been prepared based on the “Manual for Preparation of Cost Estimates and Related Documents for VA Facilities”.

The VA Allowable Construction Cost (ACC) for this project per the Estimated Cost of Construction (ECC) is $5,126,878.00 based on 26,617+‐ square feet of renovation area noted in the scope of work. Per the scope of Work issued, the cost per square foot is approximately $192.62.

This Cost Estimate has been prepared with information from published sources, recent experience on similar projects and other published similar projects.

The Estimated Cost of Construction (ECC) is based on the Scope of Work prepared by OBVMAC , Design Narrative, Space Program, Specification Sections, and Design Development Drawings to date. With approximately 26,617 square feet of renovation area, the Estimated Cost of Construction is $5,601,180.00. The average cost of $210.44 per square foot confirms that the OBVAMC ECC is low for the scope of work noted. We recommend that the project budget be increased to this amount.

Please see attached cost breakdown.

Please let us know if you have any questions or need additional information.

Sincerely, PRINCIPAL Engineering, Inc.

Henry I. DiFranco, Jr, PE President

Overton Brooks Renovate 6W, 7W 8W Inpatient Wards

Cost Estimate Summary

Project Name: Overton Brooks VAMC Renovate 6, 7 & 8 West Estimate to Use: Base Construction Type:

Project Number: 667‐18‐105

Due Date: 5/5/2020 Project SF:

Estimator: Marty Hardy Per SF Cost:

Raw Cost % of Total Cost Cost per SF Total Cost by DIV

550,250$ 15.50% 20.67$ 868,183$

142,000$ 4.00% 9.37$ 224,047$

35,500$ 1.00% 1.33$ 56,012$

17,750$ 0.50% 0.67$ 28,006$

17,750$ 0.50% 0.67$ 28,006$

35,500$ 1.00% 1.33$ 56,012$ 0.50%

53,250$ 1.50% 2.00$ 84,018$ 0.25%

479,250$ 13.50% 18.01$ 756,159$ 0.35%

798,750$ 22.50% 30.01$ 1,260,266$ 0.50%

177,500$ 5.00% 6.67$ 280,059$ 0.00%

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301,750$ 8.50% 11.34$ 476,100$ 0%

‐$ 0.00% ‐$ ‐$ 28.00%

35,500$ 1.00% 1.33$ 56,012$ 0.0%

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53,250$ 1.50% 2.00$ 84,018$

177,500$ 5.00% 6.67$ 280,059$

159,750$ 4.50% 6.00$ 252,053$ 10.00%

‐$ 0.00% ‐$ ‐$ 10.00%

443,750$ 12.50% 16.67$ 700,148$

35,500$ 1.00% 1.33$ 56,012$ 2.00%

26,625$ 0.75% 1.00$ 42,009$

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‐$ 0.00% ‐$ ‐$

8,875$ 0.25% 0.33$ 14,003$

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3,550,000$ 5,601,180$

3,550,000$ 100.00% 137.41$ 5,601,180$

Cost of Goods Total Con. Cost

General Construction

26617

$210.44

Division 48 ‐ Elec. Power Gen.

Total

Division 31 ‐ Earthwork

Division 32 ‐ Exterior Improvements

Division 33 ‐ Utilities

Division 34 ‐ Transportation

Division 35 Through 47

Division 24 Through 25

Division 26 ‐ Electrical

Division 27 ‐ Communications

Division 28 ‐ Electronic Safety and Security

Division 29 Through 30

Division 15 Through 19

Division 20 ‐ Fire Protection, Plumb & HVAC Gen Provisions

Division 21 ‐ Fire Suppression

Division 22 ‐ Plumbing

Sub Contractor Markup

Labor Burden

Building Estimate Subtotal

Builders Risk Insurance

General Liability Insurance

Subcontractor Liability

Summary By Expenses

Division 5 ‐Metals

Division 6 ‐ Wood, Plastics and Composites

Division 7 ‐ Thermal and Moisture Protection

Division 8 ‐ Doors and Windows

Division 9 ‐ Finishes

Summary by Division

Division 1 ‐ General Requirements

Division 2 ‐ Site Construction (Demolition)

Division 3 ‐ Concrete

Division 4 ‐ Masonry

Division 14 ‐ Conveying Systems MPC Tax

Building Permit

Total Construction Cost

Profit

Division 23 ‐ Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning

Division 10 ‐ Specialties

Division 11 ‐ Equipment

Division 12 ‐ Furnishings

Division 13 ‐ Special Construction

Subtotal Construction Cost

Bonds escalate for future bid date

Total Construction Cost

Contingency

Overhead sub total with burdens

Equipment Liability Insurance

Labor (35%)

Material (25%)

Equipment/Other (10%)

Subcontract (30%)

1,242,500$

887,500$

355,000$

1,065,000$

3,550,000$

17,750$

8,875$

3,728$

1,775$

994,000$

4,576,128$

457,613$

457,613$

5,491,353$

109,827.06$

5,601,180$

CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE DATE PREPARED

PROJECT BASIS FOR ESTIMATE

Renovate Inpatient Wards for Privatization 6W, 7W & 8W 35%

LOCATION 65%

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport LA 95% XX

ARCHITECT ENGINEER FINAL

Principal Engineering, Inc. OTHER:

DRAWING NO. ESTIMATOR CHECKED BY

Summary Marty Hardy Henry DiFranco

SUMMARY TOTAL PERCENTAGE TOTAL PERCENTAGE TOTAL PERCENTAGE TOTAL PERCENTAGE TOTAL

COST

Division 01 - General Requirements

01 00 00 General Requirements $96,293.75 50% $68,781.25 50% $27,512.50 50% $82,537.50 50% $275,125.00 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects - Design/Bid/Build) $1,925.88 1% $1,375.63 1% $550.25 1% $1,650.75 1% $5,502.50 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples $5,777.63 3% $4,126.88 3% $1,650.75 3% $4,952.25 3% $16,507.50 01 35 26 Safety Requirements $3,851.75 2% $2,751.25 2% $1,100.50 2% $3,301.50 2% $11,005.00 01 42 19 Reference Standards $1,925.88 1% $1,375.63 1% $550.25 1% $1,650.75 1% $5,502.50 01 45 00 Quality Control $5,777.63 3% $4,126.88 3% $1,650.75 3% $4,952.25 3% $16,507.50 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services $5,777.63 3% $4,126.88 3% $1,650.75 3% $4,952.25 3% $16,507.50 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls $25,036.38 13% $17,883.13 13% $7,153.25 13% $21,459.75 13% $71,532.50 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage $1,925.88 1% $1,375.63 1% $550.25 1% $1,650.75 1% $5,502.50 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management $19,258.75 10% $13,756.25 10% $5,502.50 10% $16,507.50 10% $55,025.00 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements $9,629.38 5% $6,878.13 5% $2,751.25 5% $8,253.75 5% $27,512.50 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements $15,407.00 8% $11,005.00 8% $4,402.00 8% $13,206.00 8% $44,020.00 Division 01 - Total $192,587.50 100% $137,562.50 100% $55,025.00 100% $165,075.00 100% $550,250.00

Division 02 - Existing Conditions 02 41 00 Demolition $24,850.00 50% $17,750.00 50% $7,100.00 50% $21,300.00 50% $71,000.00 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement $12,425.00 25% $8,875.00 25% $3,550.00 25% $10,650.00 25% $35,500.00 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement $11,928.00 24% $8,520.00 24% $3,408.00 24% $1,704.00 4% $25,560.00 02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement $497.00 1% $355.00 1% $142.00 1% $426.00 1% $1,420.00 Division 02 - Total $49,700.00 100% $35,500.00 100% $14,200.00 100% $42,600.00 80% $142,000.00

Division 03 - Concrete 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete $12,425.00 100% $8,875.00 100% $3,550.00 100% $10,650.00 100% $35,500.00 Division 03 - Total $12,425.00 100% $8,875.00 100% $3,550.00 100% $10,650.00 100% $35,500.00

Division 04 - Masonry 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring $1,553.13 25% $1,109.38 25% $443.75 25% $1,331.25 25% $4,437.50 04 20 20 UNIT MASONRY $4,659.38 75% $3,328.13 75% $1,331.25 75% $3,993.75 75% $13,312.50 Division 04 - Total $6,212.50 100% $4,437.50 100% $1,775.00 100% $5,325.00 100% $17,750.00

Division 05 - Metals 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications $6,212.50 100% $4,437.50 100% $1,775.00 100% $5,325.00 100% $17,750.00 Division 05 - Total $6,212.50 100% $4,437.50 100% $1,775.00 100% $5,325.00 100% $17,750.00

Division 06 - Wood, Plastics and Composites 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry $9,318.75 75% $6,656.25 75% $2,662.50 75% $7,987.50 75% $26,625.00 06 16 63 Cememtitious Sheathing $3,106.25 25% $2,218.75 25% $887.50 25% $2,662.50 25% $8,875.00 Division 06 - Total $12,425.00 100% $8,875.00 100% $3,550.00 100% $10,650.00 100% $35,500.00

Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection 07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing $2,609.25 14% $1,863.75 14% $745.50 14% $2,236.50 14% $7,455.00 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation $4,845.75 26% $3,461.25 26% $1,384.50 26% $4,153.50 26% $13,845.00 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable $931.88 5% $665.63 5% $266.25 5% $798.75 5% $2,662.50 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal $931.88 5% $665.63 5% $266.25 5% $798.75 5% $2,662.50 07 84 00 Fire-stopping $1,863.75 10% $1,331.25 10% $532.50 10% $1,597.50 10% $5,325.00 07 92 00 Joint Sealants $3,727.50 20% $2,662.50 20% $1,065.00 20% $3,195.00 20% $10,650.00 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies $3,727.50 20% $2,662.50 20% $1,065.00 20% $3,195.00 20% $10,650.00 Division 07 - Total $18,637.50 100% $13,312.50 100% $5,325.00 100% $15,975.00 100% $53,250.00

Division 08 - Openings 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames $30,192.75 18% $21,566.25 18% $8,626.50 18% $25,879.50 18% $86,265.00 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors $50,321.25 30% $35,943.75 30% $14,377.50 30% $43,132.50 30% $143,775.00 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies $33,547.50 20% $23,962.50 20% $9,585.00 20% $28,755.00 20% $95,850.00 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames $8,386.88 5% $5,990.63 5% $2,396.25 5% $7,188.75 5% $23,962.50 08 71 00 Door Hardware $41,934.38 25% $29,953.13 25% $11,981.25 25% $35,943.75 25% $119,812.50 08 80 00 Glazing $3,354.75 2% $2,396.25 2% $958.50 2% $2,875.50 2% $9,585.00 Division 08 - Total $167,737.50 100% $119,812.50 100% $47,925.00 100% $143,775.00 100% $479,250.00

Division 09 - Finishes 09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes $8,386.88 3% $5,990.63 3% $2,396.25 3% $7,188.75 3% $23,962.50 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes $2,795.63 1% $1,996.88 1% $798.75 1% $2,396.25 1% $7,987.50 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing $13,978.13 5% $9,984.38 5% $3,993.75 5% $11,981.25 5% $39,937.50 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering $5,591.25 2% $3,993.75 2% $1,597.50 2% $4,792.50 2% $15,975.00 09 29 00 Gypsum Board $69,890.63 25% $49,921.88 25% $19,968.75 25% $59,906.25 25% $199,687.50 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling $5,591.25 2% $3,993.75 2% $1,597.50 2% $4,792.50 2% $15,975.00 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings $44,730.00 16% $31,950.00 16% $12,780.00 16% $38,340.00 16% $127,800.00 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories $5,591.25 2% $3,993.75 2% $1,597.50 2% $4,792.50 2% $15,975.00 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring $25,160.63 9% $17,971.88 9% $7,188.75 9% $21,566.25 9% $71,887.50 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring $69,890.63 25% $49,921.88 25% $19,968.75 25% $59,906.25 25% $199,687.50 09 91 00 Painting $27,956.25 10% $19,968.75 10% $7,987.50 10% $23,962.50 10% $79,875.00 Division 09 - Total $279,562.50 100% $199,687.50 100% $79,875.00 100% $239,625.00 100% $798,750.00

SUBTOTAL THIS SHEET ------------------------------------------------------ $745,500.00 ------------------ $532,500.00 ------------------ $213,000.00 ------------------ $639,000.00 ------------------ $2,130,000.00

LABOR MATERIAL EQUIPMENT SUBCONTRACT

15-Apr-20

Renovate Inpatient Wards for Privatization 6W, 7W & 8W 35%

LOCATION 65%

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport LA 95%

ARCHITECT ENGINEER FINAL

Principal Engineering, Inc. OTHER:

BALANCE FORWARD FROM PREVIOUS SHEET $745,500.00 -------------------- $532,500.00 -------------------- $213,000.00 ------------------ $639,000.00 ---------------------- $2,130,000.00

Division 10 - Specialties 10 14 00 Signage $1,242.50 2% $887.50 2% $355.00 2% $1,065.00 2% $3,550.00 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks $9,318.75 15% $6,656.25 15% $2,662.50 15% $2,662.50 5% $21,300.00 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls $37,275.00 60% $26,625.00 60% $10,650.00 60% $31,950.00 60% $106,500.00 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection $6,212.50 10% $4,437.50 10% $1,775.00 10% $5,325.00 10% $17,750.00 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories $3,106.25 5% $2,218.75 5% $887.50 5% $2,662.50 5% $8,875.00 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets $621.25 1% $443.75 1% $177.50 1% $532.50 1% $1,775.00 Division 10 - Total $62,125.00 93% $44,375.00 93% $17,750.00 93% $53,250.00 83% $177,500.00

Division 11 - Equipment - Not Used $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00

Division 12 - Furnishings 12 24 00 Window Shades $2,112.25 2% $1,508.75 2% $603.50 2% $1,810.50 2% $6,035.00 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework $79,209.38 75% $56,578.13 75% $22,631.25 75% $67,893.75 75% $226,312.50 12 36 00 Countertops $24,290.88 23% $17,350.63 23% $6,940.25 23% $20,820.75 23% $69,402.50 Division 12 - Total $105,612.50 100% $75,437.50 100% $30,175.00 100% $90,525.00 100% $301,750.00

Division 13 - Special Construction - Not Used $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00

Division 14 - Conveying Equipement 14 91 33 Laundry and Linen Chutes $12,425.00 100% $8,875.00 100% $3,550.00 100% $10,650.00 100% $35,500.00 Division 14 - Total $12,425.00 100% $8,875.00 100% $3,550.00 100% $10,650.00 100% $35,500.00

Division 15 - 20 - Not Used $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00

Division 21 - Fire Suppression 21 13 13 - Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems $13,978.13 75% $9,984.38 75% $3,993.75 75% $11,981.25 75% $39,937.50 21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems $4,659.38 25% $3,328.13 25% $1,331.25 25% $3,993.75 25% $13,312.50 Division 21 - Total $18,637.50 100% $13,312.50 100% $5,325.00 100% $15,975.00 100% $53,250.00

Division 22 - Plumbing

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing $9,318.75 15% $6,656.25 15% $2,662.50 15% $7,987.50 15% $26,625.00 22 05 23 General - Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping $3,727.50 6% $2,662.50 6% $1,065.00 6% $3,195.00 6% $10,650.00 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation $2,485.00 4% $1,775.00 4% $710.00 4% $2,130.00 4% $7,100.00 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems $6,212.50 10% $4,437.50 10% $1,775.00 10% $5,325.00 10% $17,750.00 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution $6,212.50 10% $4,437.50 10% $1,775.00 10% $5,325.00 10% $17,750.00 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping $6,212.50 10% $4,437.50 10% $1,775.00 10% $5,325.00 10% $17,750.00 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures $27,956.25 45% $19,968.75 45% $7,987.50 45% $23,962.50 45% $79,875.00 Division 22 - Total $62,125.00 100% $44,375.00 100% $17,750.00 100% $53,250.00 100% $177,500.00

Division 23 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 23 05 11 Common work Results for HVAC $5,591.25 10% $3,993.75 10% $1,597.50 10% $4,792.50 10% $15,975.00 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment $2,795.63 5% $1,996.88 5% $798.75 5% $2,396.25 5% $7,987.50 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC $5,591.25 10% $3,993.75 10% $1,597.50 10% $4,792.50 10% $15,975.00 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation $2,795.63 5% $1,996.88 5% $798.75 5% $2,396.25 5% $7,987.50 23 08 00 commissioning of HVAC Systems $5,591.25 10% $3,993.75 10% $1,597.50 10% $4,792.50 10% $15,975.00 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC $8,386.88 15% $5,990.63 15% $2,396.25 15% $7,188.75 15% $23,962.50 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping $2,795.63 5% $1,996.88 5% $798.75 5% $2,396.25 5% $7,987.50 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings $5,591.25 10% $3,993.75 10% $1,597.50 10% $4,792.50 10% $15,975.00 23 34 00 HVAC Fans $2,795.63 5% $1,996.88 5% $798.75 5% $2,396.25 5% $7,987.50 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units $5,591.25 10% $3,993.75 10% $1,597.50 10% $4,792.50 10% $15,975.00 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets $5,591.25 10% $3,993.75 10% $1,597.50 10% $4,792.50 10% $15,975.00 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Services $2,795.63 5% $1,996.88 5% $798.75 5% $2,396.25 5% $7,987.50 Division 23 - Total $55,912.50 100% $39,937.50 100% $15,975.00 100% $47,925.00 100% $159,750.00

Division 24 and 25 - Not Used $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00

Division 26 - Electrical 26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations $6,212.50 4% $4,437.50 4% $1,775.00 4% $5,325.00 4% $17,750.00 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables $23,296.88 15% $16,640.63 15% $6,656.25 15% $19,968.75 15% $66,562.50 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems $7,765.63 5% $5,546.88 5% $2,218.75 5% $6,656.25 5% $22,187.50 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems $15,531.25 10% $11,093.75 10% $4,437.50 10% $13,312.50 10% $44,375.00 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study $4,659.38 3% $3,328.13 3% $1,331.25 3% $3,993.75 3% $13,312.50 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems $4,659.38 3% $3,328.13 3% $1,331.25 3% $3,993.75 3% $13,312.50 26 09 23 Lighting Controls $7,765.63 5% $5,546.88 5% $2,218.75 5% $6,656.25 5% $22,187.50 26 24 16 Panelboards $15,531.25 10% $11,093.75 10% $4,437.50 10% $13,312.50 10% $44,375.00 26 27 26 Wiring Devices $23,296.88 15% $16,640.63 15% $6,656.25 15% $19,968.75 15% $66,562.50 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers $15,531.25 10% $11,093.75 10% $4,437.50 10% $13,312.50 10% $44,375.00 26 51 00 Interior Lighting $31,062.50 20% $22,187.50 20% $8,875.00 20% $26,625.00 20% $88,750.00 Division 26 - Total $155,312.50 100% $110,937.50 100% $44,375.00 100% $133,125.00 100% $443,750.00

SUBTOTAL THIS SHEET ------------------------------------------------------ $1,217,650.00 -------------------- $869,750.00 -------------------- $347,900.00 ------------------ $1,043,700.00 ---------------------- $3,479,000.00

Renovate Inpatient Wards for Privatization 6W, 7W & 8W 35%

LOCATION 65%

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport LA 95%

ARCHITECT ENGINEER FINAL

Principal Engineering, Inc. OTHER:

BALANCE FORWARD FROM PREVIOUS SHEET $1,217,650.00 $869,750.00 $347,900.00 $1,043,700.00 $3,479,000.00

Division 27 - Communications

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations $621.25 5% $443.75 5% $177.50 5% $532.50 5% $1,775.00 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems $1,242.50 10% $887.50 10% $355.00 10% $1,065.00 10% $3,550.00 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems $2,485.00 20% $1,775.00 20% $710.00 20% $2,130.00 20% $7,100.00 27 10 00 Structured Cabling $1,242.50 10% $887.50 10% $355.00 10% $1,065.00 10% $3,550.00 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling $2,485.00 20% $1,775.00 20% $710.00 20% $2,130.00 20% $7,100.00 27 51 23 Intercom and Program Systems $1,863.75 15% $1,331.25 15% $532.50 15% $1,597.50 15% $5,325.00 27 52 23 Nurse Call Systems $2,485.00 20% $1,775.00 20% $710.00 20% $2,130.00 20% $7,100.00 Division 27 - Total $12,425.00 100% $8,875.00 100% $3,550.00 100% $10,650.00 100% $35,500.00

Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety & Security $465.94 5% $332.81 5% $133.13 5% $399.38 5% $1,331.25 28 05 13 Conductors & Cables for Electronic Safety & Security $1,863.75 20% $1,331.25 20% $532.50 20% $1,597.50 20% $5,325.00 28 05 26 Grounding & Bonding for Electronic Safety & Security $1,397.81 15% $998.44 15% $399.38 15% $1,198.13 15% $3,993.75 28 05 28.33 Conduits & Backboxes for Electronic Safety & Security $1,863.75 20% $1,331.25 20% $532.50 20% $1,597.50 20% $5,325.00 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety & Security Systems $931.88 10% $665.63 10% $266.25 10% $798.75 10% $2,662.50 28 31 00 Fire Detection & Alarm $2,795.63 30% $1,996.88 30% $798.75 30% $2,396.25 30% $7,987.50 Division 28 - Total $9,318.75 100% $6,656.25 100% $2,662.50 100% $7,987.50 100% $26,625.00

Division 29-31 - Not Used $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00

Division 32 - Exterior Improvements

32 31 13 Chain Link and Gates $3,106.25 100% $2,218.75 100% $887.50 100% $2,662.50 100% $8,875.00 Division 32 - Total $3,106.25 100% $2,218.75 100% $887.50 100% $2,662.50 100% $8,875.00

Division 33-48 - Not Used $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00 0% $0.00

SUBTOTAL THIS SHEET ------------------------------------------------------ $1,242,500.00 ------------------- $887,500.00 ------------------- $355,000.00 ------------------- $1,065,000.00 -------------------- $3,550,000.00

1011 N Causeway Blvd, Suite 19 Mandeville, Louisiana 70471 Phone: 985.624.5001 Fax: 985.624.5303

PRINCIPAL Infrastructure™

Architecture Engineering Construction www.pi-aec.com info@pi-aec.com

Department of Veterans Affairs

OVERTON BROOKS MEDICAL CENTER

Shreveport, LA

Renovate Inpatient Wards for Privatization 6W, 7W & 8W

Project no. 667-18-105

Construction Documents May 12, 2020

A/E Team

Principal Engineering, Inc.

DiFranco-Hardy Group, LLC

Hardy and Associates Architect, PLLC RBR Engineering, Inc.

Welcon Electrical Consultants, PLLC

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

OBVAMC – Renovate Inpatient Ward 6W, 7W, & 8W

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 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01-11 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-18 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement 09-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

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

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 02-16 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

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07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 02-16 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 09-18 07 84 00 Fire-stopping 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 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 10-15 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09-18 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 12-18 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 90 00 Acrylic Glass Particle Spray Decorative Glass Wall

System 06-20

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 12-19 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 08-18 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 91 33 Laundry and Linen Chutes 06-12

DIVISION 15–20 – NOT USED

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems 11-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 06-13 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15 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 06-13 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12 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 Services 02-12 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 24 – NOT USED

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

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 01-16 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

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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 Electrical Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-05 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 51 23 Intercom and Program Systems 06-15 27 52 23 Nurse Call Systems 10-18

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

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 05-18

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 35-47 - NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION – ASBESTOS SURVEY

Asbestos Survey – 5th Floor West Asbestos Survey – 6th Floor West Asbestos Survey – 7th Floor West Asbestos Survey – 8th Floor West Asbestos Reinspection Report

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - EQUIPMENT SPEC SHEETS

Amico Headwall Drawings – Typical Room Refrigerator Spec Sheet Microwave Spec Sheet TV and Arm Bracket TV – LG and Wall Bracket Omnicell

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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

COVER SHEET

1-GI-001 - ARCH INFORMATION : SHEET INDEX, ABBREVIATIONS, CODE AND GENERAL

NOTES

1-GI-002 - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

1-GI-003 - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

1-GI-004 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STANDARD DETAILS

1-GI-005 – GENERAL DEMOLITION NOTES

1-GI-007 – GENERAL NEW CONSTRUTCTION NOTES

1-GI-101 – 6-WEST, 7-WEST, 8-WEST OVERLL PLANS AND SYMBOLS – 1” = 40’-0”

1-GI-106 – 6-WEST INFECTION CONTROL FLOOR PLAN – 1/8”

1-GI-107 – 7-WEST INFECTION CONTROL FLOOR PLAN – 1/8”

1-GI-108 – 8-WEST INFECTION CONTROL FLOOR PLAN – 1/8”

1-GI-116 – 6-WEST PHASING PLAN – 1/8”

1-GI-117 – 7-WEST PHASING PLAN – 1/8”

1-GI-118 – 8-WEST PHASING PLAN – 1/8”

1-AD-106 – 6-WEST DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - 1/8"

1-AD-107 – 7-WEST DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - 1/8"

1-AD-108 – 8-WEST DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - 1/8"

1-AD-116 – 6-WEST ASBESTOS ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - 1/8"

1-AD-117 – 7-WEST ASBESTOS ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - 1/8"

1-AD-118 – 8-WEST ASBESTOS ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - 1/8"

1-AS-016 – 6-WEST NEW LIFE SAFETY PLAN – 1/8”

1-AS-017 – 7-WEST NEW LIFE SAFETY PLAN – 1/8”

1-AS-018 – 8-WEST NEW LIFE SAFETY PLAN – 1/8”

1-AS-106 – 6-WEST WALL TYPES PLAN AND WALL SCHEDULE - 1/8"

1-AS-107 – 7-WEST WALL TYPES PLAN AND WALL SCHEDULE - 1/8"

1-AS-108 – 8-WEST WALL TYPES PLAN AND WALL SCHEDULE - 1/8"

1-AS-116.1 – 6-WEST DIMENSIONED PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - 1/4"

1-AS-116.2 – 6-WEST DIMENSIONED PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - 1/4"

1-AS-117.1 – 7-WEST DIMENSIONED PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - 1/4"

1-AS-117.2 – 7-WEST DIMENSIONED PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - 1/4"

1-AS-118.1 – 8-WEST DIMENSIONED PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - 1/4"

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1-AS-118.2 – 8-WEST DIMENSIONED PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - 1/4"

1-AS-136 – 6-WEST REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - 1/8"

1-AS-137 – 7-WEST REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - 1/8"

1-AS-138 – 8-WEST REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - 1/8"

1-AS-151 – EQUIPMENT LIST

1-AS-152 – SIGNAGE SCHEDULE

1-AS-153 – SIGNAGE SCHEDULE

1-AS-156.1 – 6-WEST EQUIPMENT AND SIGNAGE PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - 1/4"

1-AS-156.2 – 6-WEST EQUIPMENT AND SIGNAGE PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - 1/4"

1-AS-157.1 – 7-WEST EQUIPMENT AND SIGNAGE PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - 1/4"

1-AS-157.2 – 7-WEST EQUIPMENT AND SIGNAGE PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - 1/4"

1-AS-158.1 – 8-WEST EQUIPMENT AND SIGNAGE PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - 1/4"

1-AS-158.2 – 8-WEST EQUIPMENT AND SIGNAGE PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - 1/4"

1-AS-161 – ENLARGED PATIENT ROOM AND ISOLATION ROOM PLANS - 1/2"

1-AS-162 – ENLARGED NURSE STATION AND SUPPORT AREA PLANS - 1/2"

1-AS-163 – ENLARGED PATIENT ROOM AND ISOLATION ROOM REFLECTED CEILING PLANS -

1/2"

1-AS-500 - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – 1/4"

1-AS-501 – INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – 1/4"

1-AS-551 – MILLWORK SECTIONS – 1 1/2"

1-AS-552 – MILLWORK SECTIONS – 1 1/2"

1-AS-900 – NEW FINISHES SCHEDULES AND MATERIAL FINISH LEGEND

1-AS-901 – NEW FINISHES SCHEDULES

1-AS-902 – NEW FINISHES SCHEDULES

1-AS-903 – NEW FINISHES SCHEDULES

1-AS-916 – NEW FINISH PLAN AND DETAILS – 1/8”

1-AS-917 – NEW FINISH PLAN – 1/8”

1-AS-918 – NEW FINISH PLAN – 1/8”

1-PL-0 - SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND NOTES

1-PL-1 – 6-WEST PLUMBING – PLUMBING WASTE DEMOLITION

1-PL-2 – 6-WEST PLUMBING – MEDICAL GAS DEMOLITION

1-PL-3 – 6-WEST PLUMBING – PLUMBING NEW WORK

1-PL-4 – 6-WEST PLUMBING – FIRE PROTECTION

1-PL-5 – 7-WEST PLUMBING – PLUMBING WASTE DEMOLITION

1-PL-6 – 7-WEST PLUMBING – MEDICAL GAS DEMOLITION

1-PL-7 – 7-WEST PLUMBING – PLUMBING NEW WORK

1-PL-8 – 7-WEST PLUMBING – FIRE PROTECTION

1-PL-9 – 8-WEST PLUMBING – PLUMBING WASTE DEMOLITION

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1-PL-10 – 8-WEST PLUMBING – MEDICAL GAS DEMOLITION

1-PL-11 – 8-WEST PLUMBING – PLUMBING NEW WORK

1-PL-12 – 8-WEST PLUMBING – FIRE PROTECTION

1-PL-13 – PLUMBING SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

1-MH-0 – HVAC SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND NOTES

1-MH-1 – 6-WEST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC DEMOLITION

1-MH-2 – 6-WEST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC PIPING DEMOLITION

1-MH-3 – 6-WEST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC EXHAUST DEMOLITION

1-MH-4 – 6-WEST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC NEW WORK

1-MH-5 – 6-WEST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC PIPING NEW WORK

1-MH-6 – 6-WEST FLOOR PLAN - HVAC EXHAUST

1-MH-7 – 7-WEST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC DEMOLITION

1-MH-8 – 7-WEST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC PIPING DEMOLITION

1-MH-9 – 7-WEST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC EXHAUST DEMOLITION

1-MH-10 – 7-WEST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC NEW WORK

1-MH-11 – 7-WEST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC PIPING NEW WORK

1-MH-12 – 7-WEST FLOOR PLAN - HVAC EXHAUST

1-MH-13 – 8-WEST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC DEMOLITION

1-MH-14 – 8-WEST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC PIPING DEMOLITION

1-MH-15 – 8-WEST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC EXHAUST DEMOLITION

1-MH-16 – 8-WEST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC NEW WORK

1-MH-17 – 8-WEST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC PIPING NEW WORK

1-MH-18 – 8-WEST FLOOR PLAN - HVAC EXHAUST

1-MH-19 – MECHANICAL DETAILS

1-MH-20 – MECHANICAL DETAILS

1-MH-21 – MECHANICAL DETAILS

1-MH-22 – MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

1-MH-23 – MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

1-MH-24 – MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

1-ES-000 – ELECTRICAL PLANS AND DETAILS

1-ES-001 – ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

1-ES-002 – ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

1-ES-003 – ELECTRICAL DETAILS

1-ES-100 – 6-WEST ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

1-ES-101 – 7-WEST ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

1-ES-102 – 8-WEST ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

1-ES-200 – 6-WEST LIGHTING PLAN

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1-ES-201 – 7-WEST LIGHTING PLAN

1-ES-202 – 8-WEST LIGHTING PLAN

1-ES-300 – 6-WEST POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

1-ES-301 – 7-WEST POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

1-ES-302 – 8-WEST POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

1-ES-303 – ENLARGED POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

1-ES-304 – ENLARGED POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

1-ES-400 – 6-WEST MECH. SYSTEMS & FIRE ALARM PLAN

1-ES-401 – 7-WEST MECH. SYSTEMS & FIRE ALARM PLAN

1-ES-402 – 8-WEST MECH. SYSTEMS & FIRE ALARM PLAN

SUPPLEMENTAL DRAWINGS

1-SD-900 – SUPPLEMENTAL DRAWINGS- EXISITNG FINISHES SCHEDULES

1-SD-901 – SUPPLEMENTAL DRAWINGS- EXISITNG FINISHES SCHEDULES

1-SD-902 – SUPPLEMENTAL DRAWINGS- EXISITNG FINISHES SCHEDULES

1-SD-903 – SUPPLEMENTAL DRAWINGS- EXISITNG FINISHES SCHEDULES

EXISTING NURSE CALL SYSTEM DRAWINGS

2508-1 – SYMBOLS, SCHEDULES, AND TYPICAL DETAILS

2508-8 – SIXTH FLOOR NURSE CALL LAYOUT

2508-9 – SEVENTH FLOOR NURSE CALL LAYOUT

2508-10 – EIGHT FLOOR NURSE CALL LAYOUT

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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 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 RESTORATION

1.10 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.11 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.13 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT APPLICABLE)

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 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.21 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.22 SAFETY SIGN

1.23 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

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1.24 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images (NOT APPLICABLE)

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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 provide all labor, material, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to perform work for “Renovate Inpatient Wards 6W, 7W & 8W” project 667-18-105 in accordance with the project drawings and specifications and meeting all applicable code requirements. All work shall be accomplished in a manner to minimize the impact of patient care and hospital operations. Contractor shall follow all station

Infection Control Construction Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements, Construction Risk Assessment (CRA) requirements and Interim Life Safety

Measure (ILSM) requirements. ICRA, CRA and ILSM shall post posted at the entrance of the construction area at all times.

B. One Pre-Proposal Site Visit will be scheduled for Offerors to come and inspect the project area(s). All Pre-Proposal question need to be sent to the Contracting Officer by the deadline established by the

Contracting Officer for response.

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

D. Testing laboratory shall be retained by contractor. Prior to start of work, provide Testing laboratory information for review and acceptance by the designated COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security requirements. All employees are required to wear a

Contractors ID at all times while on station. ID must be worn above the waist. Superintendent is required to have 30-hour OSHA training.

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All other employees and sub-contractors are required to have 10-hour

OSHA training. Contractor ID’s are issued by the Engineering or

Security Police Office once a valid picture ID and OSHA training is provided.

F. NOTE: All Construction Barrier Walls separating the construction area from occupied space(s) shall be constructed of metal studs and gypsum board meeting at least a 1-hour rating (unless otherwise indicated –

Edge Guard). The Barrier Wall shall extend from floor to deck above

(through the suspended ceiling) and be smoke tight. Upon installation, if it is determined that existing above ceiling obstacles prohibit installation of the Barrier wall to the deck, then notify COR for inspection and determination on an alternate solution. Any deviation from constructing the wall to the deck shall be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be documented in writing. If the sprinkler system is operational on both sides of the wall, then the Barrier wall shall be constructed of metal studs and 1 sheet of 5/8” gypsum board and extend from the floor to the deck above. The occupied/hospital side of the Barrier Wall shall be tape, floated and painted to match the adjacent finishes. Construction access doors or temporary doors to the construction area shall have door closer, be dust/tight, lockset shall be “Best” compatible, and be locked at all times. Contractor shall install a magnehelic gage at the entrance of the construction area. Gage must be readable from outside of the project area and shall indicate that the construction area is under negative pressure compared to the occupied hospital side. If a Barrier Wall is need for intermittent work (a day or two) then the contractor shall use a

“Zipwall Dust Barrier System”, or equivalent with fire retardant plastic. NO WORK SHALL START UNTIL ALL INFECTION CONTROL MEASURES ARE

IN PLACE, THE CONSTRUCTION AREA IS UNDER NEGATIVE PRESSURE AND

INSPECTED/VERIFED BY THE VA COR.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, all labor, material and supervision, equipment, alterations, demolition, abatement, new construction, new walls, new flooring, new base, fire protection, mechanical work, electrical work, communications work, med-gas work, plumbing work, necessary removal of existing structures and

01 00 00 -3 construction and certain other items as noted in the project drawings and specifications.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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

C. Key Control:

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1. The General Contractor shall coordinate project site locks (as applicable) with VA COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of the project including toolboxes and parked machines and take any emergency action. Contractor shall keep ALL tools and equipment secured at all times. Project site must be keep secured at all times and inaccessible by anyone other than individuals with keys.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all temporary and permanent lock cylinders (if applicable) to the VA locksmith for temporary and permanent installation. All Locks shall be mortise, cylindrical, 7 pin, E-Keyway, Best locks, or equivalent. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. 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.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Contractor parking at the Back Dock area shall be limited to drop-off or pick-up functions only. No Contractors (Prime or Sub-

Contractor) vehicle shall be left parked at the Back Dock area.

Contractors shall NOT park in Patient parking areas. If a construction laydown area is identified in the drawings, the

Contractor shall park within this area, otherwise, the Contractor

(Prime and Sub-contractors) shall park off station and be shuttled to the station.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

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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 shown on the drawings or as determined by the Resident Engineer or COR.

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of 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 Resident Engineer or COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work

01 00 00 -6 days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center and areas required to remain in operation.

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

G. Phasing:

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: All tasks captured in the project.

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Resident

Engineer or 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 Resident Engineer or 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:

NOTE: For further details and clarification on project specific phasing requirements reference the SOW/RFP and contract drawings.

H. Building(s) No.(s) One (1) will be occupied during performance of work, but immediate construction areas of alterations will be vacated in accordance with the contract documents.

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

01 00 00 -7 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.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence to enclose construction material, 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 Resident Engineer or COR.

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

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), 01 00 00 -8 they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Resident Engineer or 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 Chief of Facilities

Management]. 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

Resident Engineer or 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 Resident Engineer or COR.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Resident Engineer or 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.

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L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials,…