Fayetteville Eaves BD Submission Specifications_Bid.pdf

Contract No.: 36C25618D0113

VA Project No.: 564-16-101

Specifications

For:

At:

Replacement of Eaves, Soffit, Gutters on Multiple Buildings Divisions 01 Through 48 February 11, 2020

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks Fayetteville, AR

Issue: Bid Documents

Property of Department of Veterans Affairs

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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 13 Project Seals Page 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 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 01-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

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

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE – NOT USED

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS – NOT USED

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 12 00 Built-Up Bituminous Waterproofing 09-11 07 32 13 Clay Roof Tiles 02-16 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 09-18 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

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DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION – NOT USED

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING – NOT USED

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC) – NOT USED

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION - NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL – NOT USED

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS – NOT USED

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY – NOT USED

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION – NOT USED

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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

ARCHITECTURAL

AS101 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN

AE201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS BUILDING 1

AE202 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS BUILDING 1

AE203 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS BUILDING 2

AE205 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS BUILDING 5

AE206 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS BUILDING 6

AE207 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS BUILDING 7

AE208 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS BUILDING 8

AE209 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS BUILDING 11

AE601 EAVES, SOFFITS, GUTTER DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for full replacement of all of the eaves, soffits, integral gutters and fascia on historic buildings 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11 on the main campus of the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks as required by drawings and specifications. The

Contractor must furnish all management, supervision, labor, material, equipment, tools, supplies, parts, and related services, in accordance with Statement of Work (SOW), drawings, and specifications to be a complete and working system. Electronic copies of drawings and specifications to this work will be furnished by VA upon Contractor’s written request to the Contracting Officer (CO). Hard copies of SOW, Drawings, and Specifications are Contractor’s responsibility and expense. Contractor is responsible to verify existing and new dimensions, locations, measurements, and quantities. This project is located on the Main Campus of the Veterans Healthcare System of the

Ozarks (VHSO) at 1100 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Harrell Design Group, PC, 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. 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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Bid Item 1, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Contractor shall provide tools, materials, and labor necessary for completion of

01 00 00 - 2 construction project 564-16-101 “Replacement of Eaves, Soffit, Gutters on Multiple Buildings” at the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas and in accordance with drawings and specifications.

B. Bid Item 2, DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 1: All work of Bid Item No. 1, less the work to provide and install certain items or systems, as follows.

1. Delete all work associated with Building 11.

C. Bid Item 3, DEDUCT ALTERNATE 2: All work of Bid Item No. 1, less the work deleted in Alternate 1, and less the work to provide and install certain items or systems, as follows:

1. Delete all work associated with Building 8.

D. Bid Item 4, DEDUCT ALTERNATE 3: All work of Bid Item No. 1, less the work deleted in Alternate 1, less the work deleted in

Alternate 2, and less the work to provide and install certain items or systems, as follows:

1. Delete all work associated with Building 6.

E. Bid Item 5, DEDUCT ALTERNATE 4: All work of Bid Item No. 1, less

Alternate 2, less the work deleted in Alternate 3, and less the work to provide and install certain items or systems, as follows:

1. Delete all work associated with Building 7.

F. Bid Item 6, DEDUCT ALTERNATE 5: All work of Bid Item No. 1, less

Alternate 2, less the work deleted in Alternate 3, less the work

01 00 00 - 3 deleted in Alternate 4, and less the work to provide and install certain items or systems, as follows:

1. Delete all work associated with Building 6.

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 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 (if required by VA) after construction hours.

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

VHAFAVHardyC Pencil

VHAFAVHardyC Typewritten Text

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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.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

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 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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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

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

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

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two 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. Buildings Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11 will be occupied during performance of work. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans

Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

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

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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.

I. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

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

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.

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

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.

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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.

J. 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.

K. 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.

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS: NOT USED

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 as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

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 workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The 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)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that

01 00 00 - 10 are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

2. Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

3. Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

4. Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

01 00 00 - 11 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: NOT USED

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK: NOT USED

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 insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

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

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical

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

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

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1.16 COR’S FIELD OFFICE: NOT USED

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT: NOT USED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS: NOT USED

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS: NOT USED

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

B. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen; such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center.

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

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the

Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any

01 00 00 - 13 temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

1. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system.

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

E. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR’s discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

G. Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil required for boiler cleaning, normal initial boiler-burner setup and adjusting, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be furnished by the

Government. Fuel required for prolonged boiler-burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of boiler, burner, or control devices shall be furnished and paid by the

Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT: NOT USED

1.23 TESTS: NOT USED

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS NOT USED

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY: NOT USED

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT & ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment indicated by symbol

"R" or otherwise shown to be relocated by the contractor.

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

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

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT: NOT USED

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN: NOT USED

1.29 SAFETY SIGN: NOT USED

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION: NOT USED

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES: NOT USED

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

VA contractors, selected by award to perform work, are required to get access to the VA TRIRIGA CPMS. The TRIRIGA CPMS is the management and collaborative environment that the VA uses for all Major, Minor and

Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) projects within the Office of

Construction & Facilities Management (CFM), Veterans Health

Administration (VHA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), and the

Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA).

The contractor is solely responsible for acquiring access to the VA

TRIRIGA CPMS.

To gain access to the VA TRIRIGA CPMS the contractor is encouraged to follow the licensing process outline as specified below:

A. Requirement: TRIRIGA is the management and collaborative environment that VA uses for all construction projects. VA requires its contractors to procure TRIRIGA access as part of the cost of performance for a VA construction related contract.

B. Access Request and Payment can be made through the following URL https://valicensing.oncfi.com/

Inquiries or to request additional services, contact the following:

Craig Alsheimer, Federal Account Manager

Computerized Facility Integrations, LLC

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18000 West Nine Mile Road

Suite 700

Southfield, MI 48075

Email: calsheimer@gocfi.com

Phone: 248-557-4234 Extension 6010; 410-292-7006

C. Process:

1. Once the contractor has been notified by VA of the award and a unique contract number, the contractor can enter a request for access to TRIRIGA at URL https://valicensing.oncfi.com/

2. CFI will process the request for access and payment. CFI will create the USER ID and a password. Security provisions required to align the contractor to the Contract Number will be entered and an email will be generated and submitted to the requestor.

3. CFI will also provide standard terms and conditions related to the transaction and use agreement.

1.34 STATION-SPECIFIC STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) REQUIREMENTS

A. Any provision or partial provision of the Contract drawings, specifications, documents or requirements that is not consistent with this SOW, Drawings, and Specifications is null and void only to the extent of the inconsistency. All other provisions or partial provisions of the Contract drawings, specifications, documents, or requirements must remain in full force and effect.

B. Information Technology (IT) security requirements Certification and

Accreditation Authorization (C&A) of the Contractor system: The C&A requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

C. Safety must be the Contractor’s highest priority.

D. This project is a turn-key operation for the work as described.

Drawings, and Specifications are a complete and working system.

E. VHSO facility will operate during the period of performance of this contract to include, but not limited to the mechanical and electrical systems.

F. Contractor shall furnish and submit for Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) approval no later than 20 calendar days after notice to proceed (NTP) a project schedule (including phasing control plan if applicable) that incorporates requirements set forth in this

SOW, Drawings, and Specifications and meets the requirements of the

VHSO. The Project Schedule and or Phasing plan shall contain provisions to include, but not limited to staging all equipment and materials ahead of closing the affected patient care areas and working extended hours to meet the requirement. See spec section 01 32 16.15 part 1.5.A.

G. Contractor’s work shall be conducted in a manner and at times which would present the least amount of disruption to the VHSO facility.

H. Prior to the start of job site activities, the Contractor and COR will conduct a site survey to identify and review specific work and differing site conditions. See spec section 01 00 00 part 1.7.

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I. Period of Performance: 270 calendar days.

J. VHSO utilities and work areas may not be immediately available and the

Contractor shall be flexible in the project schedule at no additional cost to VHSO.

K. Building materials, equipment, tools, and supplies shall not be unattended within the work area. When working in common areas, there shall be a minimum of 2 individuals in proximity of the job site to ensure that building materials, equipment, tools, and supplies are inaccessible to patients or others.

L. Warranty: Contractor shall guarantee workmanship for a period of one

(1) year after COR written acceptance of work. Contractor shall furnish a minimum 1-year parts and labor warranty on equipment, components, and materials furnished and any manufacturer’s warranty greater than one

(1) year. Emergency service shall be available 24 hours per day. The

Contractor shall respond to on-site to emergency calls within two (2) hours of notification. The Contractor shall have the issue(s) corrected or a plan in place (awaiting parts) within four (4) hours of arrival at job site. Any temporary repairs shall be approved by the VHSO Chief of

Engineering or designated representative.

M. Electrical

1. Wiring shall be installed in accordance to the latest edition of the

National Electric Code (NEC), drawings, and specifications at time of installation.

2. Wiring except fixture whips shall be enclosed in EMT conduit.

Fixture whips and conduit shall be installed properly per NEC with compression fittings. Electrical termination(s) shall be constructed and installed in accordance to manufacturer’s installation instructions and as noted herein.

N. Contractor Access and Activities

1. Contractor shall comply with the VHSO security management program.

2. Contractor cannot enter the work site without VHSO-issued Identity

Badge. VA may inspect Contractors’ personal effects when workers enter and/or leave project site and VHSO property. Contractor

Superintendent shall escort Contractor employees to Engineering

(Building 7-A) to obtain badge(s). The Contractor shall maintain a log of Employee Names, Badge ID Numbers, Start Date(s), Departure

Date(s), ID Lost Date(s), and ID Return Date(s). Contractor shall furnish to VA Updated Badge Log weekly or as directed by COR.

Contractor’s Superintendent shall return to COR all badges on day of departure of employee from project. Contractor’s Superintendent shall return all remaining badges at project closeout to COR. Lost

Badges must be reported immediately to the COR and documented on badge log. Contractor is responsible for a $100.00 fee to be paid to

VA for each lost or unreturned badge.

3. The Contractor’s Superintendent may check out a key to access mechanical and electrical rooms as project requires. Contractor

Superintendent shall check out and return a key at Engineering

(Building 7-A) daily, and the key cannot leave VHSO property. The

Contractor’s Superintendent shall notify the COR when a key is lost.

The Contractor is responsible for a $3,500.00 fee to be paid to the

VA for each lost or unreturned key.

4. Supervision: Contractor shall provide qualified supervisor(s), on site during work activities to supervise continuously. Contractor

01 00 00 - 17 supervisor shall not engage in any direct trades’ labor. The

Contractors’ supervision shall be responsible for quality control and ensure systems are complete and working.

5. (VHSO) Property Access Regular Business Hours: Work by the

Contractor shall be completed as specified in the SOW under General, except work that will interfere with normal operations shall be coordinated and approved prior to or on advance of designated time by the COR with affected VHSO departments and accomplished during designated maintenance times, as noted otherwise herein, as requested and approved by the COR for special circumstances.

6. Work Hours: Contractor to coordinate work hours with COR prior to start of construction and be depicted on the submitted schedule, for

COR approval.

7. Safety: Safety is the Contractor’s highest priority. The Contractor is solely responsible for compliance with Federal, State, Local OSHA regulations, latest edition of NEC, latest edition of NFPA 70E, and

01 35 26 Safety Requirements specification. The Contractor shall furnish and have in place Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety signage, cones, barricades, to protect the safety of VHSO patients, employees, visitors, volunteers, tenants and others. Contractor is not be permitted to work without proper PPE and VA may ask Contractors without PPE to leave job site. Contractor shall furnish required safety items and wear required PPE. Work shall be conducted in a manner and at work times which present the least disruption to the VA healthcare facility.

8. Contractor shall not render out of service any required utility, fire protection, or security system without written permission of the COR. If a utility, fire protection, or security system is not functioning at the end of a work period without written permission of the COR, then the Contractor must restore the system(s) to working order prior to leaving the job site or must furnish an around-the-clock watch until the system is functioning properly. If the Contractor fails to do so, the Contractor shall reimburse the

Government for any costs incurred by the VHSO to provide around-the-clock watch and or repair the system(s).

9. Vehicles and Construction equipment: Contractors’ keys to unattended vehicles and equipment shall be removed and vehicles locked.

10. Material Storage and Staging: The Contractor shall submit in writing a request for storage or staging of materials, equipment, tools, and supplies. The Contractor’s written request shall be submitted to the

COR for approval a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to the storage or staging so there is time to review and notify the impacted parties. Contractor shall have prior written authorization by the VHSO for storage or staging of Contractor supplied materials and equipment. No storage must commence until written approval and authorization of the Contractor’s request is provided by the COR.

Contractor stored materials may need to be relocated because of interference with VHSO scheduled activities. Relocation of

Contractor’s office trailers, dumpsters, storage containers and construction materials shall be by the Contractor and at no additional expense to the Government.

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11. Tools: Contractor shall furnish materials, equipment, and tools to include, but not limited to ladders and supplies to complete

Contractor’s work.

12. Unloading and Parking: No materials or equipment are permitted delivery through front entry. Contractor to use Employee entrance – only for loading and unloading. Do not leave vehicle(s) unattended.

Contractor parking on VHSO property is limited to availability of designated Contractor parking. Contractor shall have prior written approval of on-site Contractor parking from COR.

13. Elevators: Contractor shall use COR-designated elevators and protect elevator cabs and controls during periods of use. Contractor shall not exceed elevator weight limits. Designated elevator(s) and usage times are not to interfere with VHSO activities.

14. Radios and Mobile Devices: Contractor shall use mobile devices at low volume or outside. Contractor shall not converse in hallways and/or near patient areas. AM/FM radios and other media producing devices cannot be used in VHSO buildings.

15. Noise: Contractor shall coordinate and schedule construction noise making activities with the COR. For any noise making work activities, the Contractor shall furnish a written request to the

COR for COR approval a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to construction noise making activities. The COR will schedule and provide written authorization to proceed three (3) business days in advance of the proposed activity.

16. Infection Control:

a. Contractor is to develop a phasing and Infection Control Risk

Assessment (ICRA) that incorporates requirements of 01 00 00

General Requirements specification to meet the requirements of the VHSO. Contractor shall install and create temporary dust barriers with the follow products: ZipWall® ZIP POLES FOUR PACK

(Includes 4 Spring Loaded Steel Zip Poles, 4 GripDisk™ Slide

Stoppers, 2 standard zippers, 1 carry bag) or equal, construction film must be white, fire retardant polyethylene, antistatic, 12 x

100 Ft x minimum 6 mil thickness, imprinted with fire retardant labeling. Zippers must be straight or curved heavy duty ZipWall®

Zippers or equal. Sticky mat must be STICKY MAT Flat Store Clean

Mat or equal, tacky mat, white, 24 x 45-inch minimum.

Construction traffic through the facility shall be coordinated with the COR. Construction workers, materials, and clothing must be transported through the hospital dust free. Any dusty, dirty, odorous or wet materials must be transported in sealed, clean bags. Traffic routes are proposed by Contractor and approved by

COR.

b. Dust Proofing and Cleaning: Contractor shall cover furnishings and equipment with plastic or clean drop cloth. Contractor(s) shall furnish HEPA vacuum cleaner(s), cleaning tools, and tacky mats at each entrance to the work zone. Contractor shall not use brooms.

17. Fire Alarm: Dust and smoke producing activities will activate the buildings’ fire alarm. For Contractor work activities, the

Contractor shall determine if the fire alarm system needs to be bypassed. Contractor is responsible for fire watch in the areas where coverage is removed or disabled. Contractor is responsible to

01 00 00 - 19 coordinate with the COR and Electronic Technician for temporary removal and restoration of fire protection coverage. After hours supervision of the fire alarm panel is required at Contactor’s expense. The Contractor is responsible for completion and submission of a written Fire Alarm Bypass Request. The Contractors’ written request must be submitted for COR approval and if approved by COR, then the COR must furnish a written authorization to proceed three

(3) business days in advance of any proposed work activity. If the fire alarm system requires any deactivation, it shall be reactivated the same day before the Contractor leaves the job site to ensure that the fire alarm system is functioning properly. If the fire alarm system is not functioning properly, the Contractor shall restore the fire alarm system to working order prior to leaving the site or furnish an around-the-clock fire watch until the fire alarm system is functioning properly. The Contractor is liable for costs incurred by the VHSO to furnish the fire watch and or to repair the fire alarm system.

18. Hot Work: Contractor shall perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Contractor shall coordinate hot work with the COR. Contractor shall obtain Hot Work permits from COR at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance for any work or operation involving open flame or producing heat or sparks, burning, welding, or a similar operation that is capable of initiating fires or explosions. This work includes but is not limited to processes such as arc welding, oxygen-fuel gas welding, open-flame soldering, brazing, thermal spraying, oxygen cutting, arc cutting, chipping, grinding, heat treating, sand blasting, torch-applied roofing, and chemical welding.

19. Fire and Smoke Barrier Penetration: Contractor shall perform, maintain, and safeguard the integrity of smoke and fire barriers in accordance with NFPA 101, NFPA 80, and NFPA 90A. Contractor penetrations in barriers shall be repaired in an approved manner

(filled with the designated and approved flame-retardant filler) as soon as feasible after the work has been completed.

20. Energized Circuit Work: Contractor shall coordinate circuit work with the COR. Contractor shall obtain Energized Circuit Work permit from COR at least seven (7) work days in advance, when an electrical shut down is required. Contractor shall perform, maintain, and safeguard the integrity of the VHSO electrical systems and must follow procedures around energized equipment in accordance with NFPA

70E standards including but not limited to, adorning proper personal protective equipment (PPE). VHSO electrician or electrical engineer shall monitor work. Contractor shall use safety equipment to include but not be limited to 12-calorie arc flash suits with hoods and 5KV gloves. No exits will be blocked. Personnel without proper PPE are prohibited within the working area around live electrical panels with cover(s) removed.

21. Utility interruption: Contractor shall submit, in writing, Utility

Interruption Request(s) in advance to the COR. The Contractor’s written utility interruption request shall be submitted to the COR for written approval a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to the work activity. Work shall be scheduled in advance to allow maximal time for VA to schedule a utility interruption. Work

01 00 00 - 20 activities requiring shut downs shall not commence until written approval and authorization of the Contractor’s request is provided by the COR seventy-two (72) hours prior to the utility interruption.

There may be times when a utility interruption request is denied because of insufficient lead-time or interference with ongoing VHSO activities. In this case, work activities shall be rescheduled, at no additional expense to the Government.

22. Disposal: The Contractor shall submit written request(s) for disposal of any government-owned materials, equipment, or property in 5 calendar days advance to the COR for COR approval. Contractor shall remove and properly dispose construction debris, materials, equipment, and substances from this project and the VHSO property daily into the Contractor-supplied containers. Construction debris created from the project shall not be disposed at the job site, in

VHSO dumpsters, or on VHSO property. Contractor Disposal of construction debris, materials, equipment, and substances from the project shall be in accordance with applicable Federal, State, Local and environmental laws, rules or regulations. Contractor shall ensure and furnish appropriate documentation to the CO that all hazardous waste handlers, haulers, and disposal facilities are properly licensed. The Contractor shall furnish shipping manifest and documentation of proper disposal of any construction debris, materials, equipment, and substances from the project prior to final payment. Contractor shall return the work site to the condition in which work commenced, at Contractor’s expense.

23. Fumes: The Contractor shall schedule fume-producing work activities including but not limited to painting or heat-produced fumes after regular business hours and request written approval by the COR prior to the fume-producing work activity. Contractor shall be responsible for ventilation necessary to exhaust and prevent fumes from entering adjoining areas, outside air intake ductwork, and re-entering the VHSO healthcare facilities at no additional expense to the Government.

24. Training: Training shall be provided to applicable VHSO personnel.

The Contractor shall provide training for users of installed systems. Training shall include an agenda and instruction manual in electronic form.