36C25622R0094 010000 General Requirements .docx

REPLACE AHU #104 AND DUCTWORK BLDG. 7

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM-ALEXANDRIA, LA

PROJECT NO.: 502-19-107

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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 VA Project No. 502-19-107, Replace AHU-104 & Ductwork in Building 7, Alexandria Veterans Affair Health Care System, Alexandria, LA as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Omitted.

STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, at the Alexandria VA Medical Center, to perform the construction services for the renovation and replacement of the HVAC system serving the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). This includes the removal of the existing air handling unit (AHU) 104 in mechanical room 2M8 in building 7 and ductwork associated with the AHU and construction for the new AHU-104 for SPD and the new HVAC unit(s) for the non-SPD units currently served by AHU-104 and new ductwork and associated components. The work includes ICRA requirements for area closures and utility shutdowns that shall be required to accommodate the proposed construction work.

Disciplines Required for Construction Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the required Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Civil, and Structural construction on this project.

Period of Performance:

Pre-Construction Period: 90 Days for the following deliverables: Submittal log of all submittals to be approved during the project. Site survey of pre-existing conditions as described in paragraph titled Special Condition below. All submittals which are to be approved by the AE and VA COR.

Construction Period: All contractually required work and tests must be successfully completed within 365 calendar days of issuance of Notice to proceed for construction.

Site Prep (Existing Conditions): Contractor shall use any means necessary to facilitate the installation of new construction work, which includes the relocation or removal of existing conduit, cable, and VA utilities. Discuss means of relocation or removal with COR before proceeding with work.

Temporary Cooling: The contractor shall provide temporary cooling during construction for all areas currently served by air handling unit 104.

Special Condition:

Prior to mobilization and commencement of any construction, the contractor shall conduct a mandatory thorough survey and investigation of all the work sites for the Replace AHU-104 & Ductwork in Bldg. 7 Project. This survey and investigation shall include verifying all utilities within the sites where HVAC units, ductwork, and pipelines are to be installed, all tie-in connection points, the depth, size and material of all piping and any structures that may conflict with the proposed construction. The contractor shall be responsible for choosing the process He/She deems necessary to employ that will provide the most accurate data of the existing conditions at these sites. Once this information is obtained, the contractor shall prepare a report listing all discrepancies, conflicts and remedies to all conflicts. This report shall be submitted as Submittal #1. The Resident Engineer/COR will review for technical feasibility. Once approved, the Contracting Officer will request a formal proposal for the corrective work. Approval of this cost proposal will be required prior to the commencement of any corrective construction.

SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents shall be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. All printed copies of drawings and contract documents shall be made by the Contractor at Contractor’s expense. The VA shall not provide hard copy documents to the Contractor.

CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

(FAR 52.236-10)

Phasing will be implemented in a manner to allow the facility to continue to function throughout the construction of this project.

ALTERATIONS

DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

RESTORATION

LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and benchmarks 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 shall 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 shall replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in 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 shall 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 shall include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase shall 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 shall begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection shall be conducted, measured from time of 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 shall 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.

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 & Payment Bond: The Performance & Payment Bond shall 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 shall have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, shall 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 shall 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 shall follow oral instructions. Failure to respond shall be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

4. The “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

a. Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational, causing a security, fire or safety problem.

b. Interior, exterior personnel doors or hardware, not functioning properly, causing security, fire or safety problem.

Code 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

b. Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

Code 1-Electrical

a. Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical

a. Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

b. Receptacles and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1-Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly

b. Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior

a. Floors damaged.

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

Code 1-Roof Leaks

a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2-Water (Exterior)

a. No water to facility.

Code 2-Water (Hot)

a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3

a. All work not listed above.

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

Guaranteed Warranty Period: All equipment, ductwork, piping, and other components installed during construction for project 502-19-107 will be Under warranty for 1 year after date of final acceptance of project by The VA COR.

USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed, and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they shall be protected by well-constructed bridges.

TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

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