36C25818B0305-002.pdf

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

11301 Wilshire Boulevard West Los Angeles, California 90073

Final Submittal Specification

Contract VA262-P-1115

Project 691-14-121WL A/E Services for “Renovate B500 1st Floor Canteen” at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Los Angeles, California

KAL Architects 12-J Mauchly

Irvine, California 92618

March 19, 2018

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Center

VA Project 691-14-121WL Renovate B500 1st Floor Canteen

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Wall Joint Compound, Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 02 83 33.13 Lead Based Paint Removal and Disposal

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (Not Used)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 05 75 30 Column Covers

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 06 60 Schedules for Plastic Fabrications 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal/Acoustical Insulation 07 84 00 Firestopping 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 08 35 00 Side-Folding Grilles - Open Design

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 27 10 Gypsum Board Accessories 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 09 67 23.60 Resinous Urethane Mortar Flooring (RES-6A) 09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Coverings (Murals) 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (See Drawings)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 12 36 00 Countertops 12 36 61.19 Quartz Agglomerate Countertops 12 52 19 Upholstered Seating

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (Not Used)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

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21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 23 38 13 Commercial-Kitchen Hoods

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (See drawings)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (Not Used)

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (Not Used)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (Not Used)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (Not Used)

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

DRAWING NO. TITLE

GI000 TITLE SHEET

GI001 GENERAL NOTES

GI101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY AND EXITING PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

GR101 PHOTOGRAPHS

GR102 PHOTOGRAPHS

AD101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING

PLAN

AE101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN

AE102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE103 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN – STARBUCKS,

CONCESSION AND DINING

AE104 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN – FOOD COURT

AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE105 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN – DINING

AE401 FOOD COURT INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE402 STARBUCKS AND DINING INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE501 DETAILS

AE502 DETAILS

AE503 DETAILS

AF101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AF601 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE – FOOD COURT

AF602 EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES SCHEDULE

AF603 DOOR SCHEDULE AND FINISH SCHEDULE

STRUCTURAL

S-001 GENERAL NOTES

S-201 FLOOR PLAN

S-301 SECTION & DETAILS

MECHANICAL

MH−001 GENERAL NOTES

MH-002 DETAILS

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MD-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR MECANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MH-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR REMODEL PLAN

PLUMBING

PL−001 GENERAL NOTES

PL−002 SCHEDULES, NOTES, DETAILS

PD-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLTION PLAN

PL-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING REMODEL PLAN

PL-102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING REMODEL PLAN

PL-103 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING REMODEL PLAN

ELECTRICAL

E-001 GENERAL NOTES

E-002 ELECTRICAL LEGEND

E-003 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM AND PANEL SCHEDULES

E-004 PANEL SCHEDULES

ED−101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING EXISTING AND DEMOLITION

PLAN

ED−102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR POWER EXISTING AND DEMOLITION

PLAN

ED-103 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR SIGNAL AND FIRE ALARM EXISTING

AND DEMO PLAN

ED-104 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEM PLAN – CONCESSION AND

DINING

ED-105 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN – FOOD COURT

EL-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING REMODEL PLAN

EP-102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR POWER REMODEL PLAN

EF-103 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR SIGNAL AND FIRE ALARM REMODEL

PLAN

EP-104 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN – CONCESSION AND

DINING

EP-105 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN – FOOD COURT

EE-201 DETAILS

EE-202 DETAILS

REFERENCE

196102 RECONFIGURE PATRIOT CAFE

196102 NEW VCS FOOD COURT ELEVATIONS

19604_3 RECONFIGURE PATRIOT BREW AND VENDING

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 AS‐BUILT DRAWINGS

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.17 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.18 TESTS

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

1.20 GOVERNMENT‐FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.21 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT and ITEMS

1.22 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.23 FINAL Digital Images

1.24 VOILATIONS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Renovation of B 500, 1st Floor Canteen at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center located at 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, West Los Angeles, CA 90073 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders will be conducted on time and date as specified in the solicitation and provided in the Instructions for Bidders.

C. Offices of KAL Architects, 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. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the

Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the Project Engineer in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the Project Engineer.

E. All employees of General Contractor and Subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access. All employees of the Contractor, irrespective of the duration of work performed on site, must obtain photo ID badge from VA’s Human Resources

Department. Contact the COR for sponsor. The Contractor and all of his employees must wear the photo ID badge on their person at all times they are on the construction site.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, selective demolition, alterations, canteen equipment installation, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and certain other items.

1. For funding source allocation. Provide a separate cost breakdown for the following items:

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a. Material only costs for the following items:

1) Resin Accent and Divider Panels (W-6, W-7)

2) Resin Chair Rail (CH-1)

3) Side-folding Grilles – Open Design (Section 08 35 00)

4) Floor Finish Resilient Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile (F-2, F-3)

5) Floor Finish and Integral Cove: Resinous Flooring (F-1, B-2)

6) Wall Base: Solid Vinyl (B-1)

7) Wall Base: Resilient Base (B-3)

8) Wall Finish: Painted Gypsum Board (Impact Resistant and/or Type X) (W-1, W-2, W-3)

9) Wall Finish: Gyp. Board Accessories (Basis of Design: Fry Reglet (R-1, R-2)

10) Wall Finish: Textured Wall (Basis of Design: 3-Form ‘Carve’ (W-8))

11) Wall Finish: Ceramic/Porcelain Tile (W-4, W-5) and Grout (GR-1)

12) Ceiling Finish: Acoustical Ceiling Tile and Grid (C-1)

13) Ceiling Finish: Acoustical Ceiling Tile and Grid (C-5; Kitchen, Room #1459 only)

14) Ceiling Finish: Painted Impact Resistant Type X Gypsum Board (C-2, C-3, C-4)

15) Ceiling and Wall Light Fixtures (A, A1, B, C, C1, D, F, X)

16) Corner Guards (CG-1, CG-2)

17) Column Cover (COL-1)

18) Door Paint (DR-1)

19) Door Frame Paint (HMF-1)

20) Wall Murals: HD Vinyl – Texture Wall Covering (M-1)

21) Solid Surface (SS-1, SS-3)

22) Wall Reveal and Trim: (R-1, R-2)

23) Upholstery for fixed benches (U-1, U-2)

b. Design Build the following:

1) Design and replace existing exhaust duct at hoods X1 and X2 with new stainless-steel exhaust duct with 3M fire wrap. The new duct shall be designed to have minimum

01 00 00 -3 velocity for grease exhaust (1800-2500 FPM) and slope down for grease collection and be accessible for duct cleaning and maintenance. Design and replace hood exhaust fans to accommodate the new hood CFM. Provide structural anchorage and bracing for all new work.

2) Utilize AH-16 for the air distribution as part of the make-up system for the kitchen hood.

Design and upgrade AH-16 to accommodate the make-up air for the kitchen exhaust including increased CFM. Replace fan motors and VFD as required. Provide power for kitchen exhaust fans. Design and modify existing AH-16 supply air duct and its air distribution to accommodate the make-up air for exhaust hoods. Provide power to AH-

16 to accommodate fan motor upgrades. Provide DDC controls which are compatible with existing Hospital DDC control system. Controls shall interlock between exhaust fan and make-up air system, sequence of operation and fire alarm shutdown. Provide power to control panels.

3) Conduct pre-read of the inlet/outlet and AHU system serving the entire

Canteen/Cafeteria. Balance the air at conclusion of the construction.

4) Conduct Electrical Panel reading to verify capacity.

2. The Canteen Equipment will be furnished by the Government (Contractor to provide installation including all anchorage, utilities, and accessories as applicable for a fully functional facility).

3. Casework at the Food Court and Starbucks area will be furnished by the Government (Contractor to provide installation including all anchorage, utilities, and accessories as applicable for a fully functional facility).

4. Movable furniture shall be furnished by the Government.

5. Built-in furniture (except items noted above, i.e. Canteen and Food Court casework) shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor (Contractor to coordinate the color and finishes with the

Government-furnished movable furniture).

6. Contract completion time shall be:

a. Construction: 270 calendar days

B. ITEM 2, ALTERNATE NO.1: Same as ITEM 1, except omit ceiling finishes in Kitchen, Room #1459.

C. ITEM 3, ALTERNATE NO.3: Same as ITEM 2, except omit flooring and base finishes in Staff Dining

Room and Conference Room.

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.C. ITEM 4, ALTERNATE NO.4: Same as ITEM 3, except the project will be executed in one (1) phase.

Construction completion time:200 days.

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 Subcontractors 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 four (4) weeks’ notice to the Contracting

Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees or a sponsor for security badge can be identified to obtain security clearance and identification badge for all the construction workers who will be working at the site. 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:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting

Officer’s representative and Project Engineer/COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

3. VA may provide construction lock cylinders and keys to be used by the Contractor during construction to secure construction site, with a written agreement for safety and return of keys.

Contractor to coordinate with COR to obtain lock cylinders and keys.

a. Alternately, VA may require the Contractor to install combination lock to secure construction site and provide the combination to VA.

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.

2. 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.

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

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

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

E. 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.

F. Contractor shall initiate and maintain a digital Submittal, RFI and other construction period document management program and provide access to owner and architects and their

01 00 00 -6 consultants. The program will provide security of VA documents against unauthorized access and shall be approve by VA.

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 Project

Engineer/COR.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of the Medical Center at all times.

F. 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:

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To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Project Engineer/COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the Project Engineer/COR two (2) weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such schedule to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, Project Engineer/COR, and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Food Court Area and Kitchen

Phase II: Starbucks Area

G. Part of Canteen area in Bldg. 500 will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to

Contractor. Rest of the building will be occupied during performance of work; only the immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. 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 Center’s 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., complying with applicable regulations, to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

H. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

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

Engineer/COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-

01 00 00 -8 energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan and the Medical Center

Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. See specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to Project Engineer/COR, in writing, seven (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 fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Project Engineer/COR.

5. In case of a Contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Project

Engineer/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.

I. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned 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.

J. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

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

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K. Coordinate the work for this Contract with other construction operations as directed by Project

Engineer/COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in

Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Project

Engineer/COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of building in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

Engineer/COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of Project Engineer/COR and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

Provided the Contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the Contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and Project

Engineer/COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls, and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures, and will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this Contract.

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D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration.

In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items (e.g. kitchen equipment) which are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Reserved items may also be tagged in the field to remain property of the Government, prior to start of construction. 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 Project Engineer/COR.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be promptly removed by the

Contractor from the Medical Center.

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

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, or access to the area of work, 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

01 00 00 -11 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.

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 Project Engineer/COR.

Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way shall be reported to the Project Engineer/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.

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D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to Contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS"

(FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 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 Project Engineer's/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 Project Engineer/COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Project Engineer.

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

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property and, when authorized by the Project Engineer/COR. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light, and power will be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by Project Engineer/COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the Project Engineer/COR may withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e.

transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements, and shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment

01 00 00 -13 shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

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

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the Project Engineer/COR for use of elevators. The

Project Engineer/COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use designated freight elevators in building for daily use between the designated hours and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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

a. Entrance jambs, heads, soffits and threshold plates.

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

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c. Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the Contractor’s expense.

4. If brake lining of elevators are excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining at the Contractor’s expense.

5. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the Contractor’s expense, if recommended by elevator inspector after elevator is released by Contractor.

6. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by Contracting Officer.

1.15 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 Project

Engineer/COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed; keep such places clean and free from flies. All connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of

Contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1. Contractor and his workers are allowed to use public toilets inside the Medical Center.

1.16 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 or restore the infrastructure as required.

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C. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

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

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

D. 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.

E. 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 waste will be cause for revocation (at Project Engineer's discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.17 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

A. The Contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by others.

This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.18 TESTS

A. As per specification Section 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC, the

Contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The Contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

B. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

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C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms to conduct and record such tests.

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled, and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls, and electricity, etc.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonable period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

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

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four (4) hard copies and one

(1) electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the Project

Engineer/COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time, and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style, and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

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C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturer’s representatives to give detailed training to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the Project Engineer/COR and shall be considered concluded only when the Project Engineer/COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The

Contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the Contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the Project

Engineer/COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.20 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The Government shall deliver to the Contractor, the Government-furnished property shown on the drawings.

B. Equipment provided by Government (VCS – Veterans Canteen Service), to be installed by the

Contractor, shall be delivered on site when ready to be assembled and set in place. The Contractor, on taking possession, shall provide a receipt and shall be responsible for its safekeeping as needed, until installed in place. Any defective material received shall be brought to the attention of the COR immediately at delivery.

1. Building materials paid for by VCS will be under a separate contract; Contractor shall be responsible for storing and receiving these materials.

C. Storage space for equipment will be provided by the Government and the Contractor shall unload all government furnished equipment and store such equipment upon its receipt at the Medical

Center.

D. Notify Contracting Officer in writing, a minimum of sixty (60) days in advance, of date on which

Contractor will be prepared to receive equipment furnished by Government. Arrangements will then be made by the Government for delivery of equipment.

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1. Immediately upon delivery of equipment, Contractor shall arrange for a joint inspection thereof with a representative of the Government. At such time the Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of equipment described, make notations, and immediately furnish the Government representative with a written statement as to its condition or shortages.

2. Contractor thereafter is responsible for such equipment until such time as acceptance of

Contract work is made by the Government.

E. Equipment furnished by the Government will be delivered in a partially assembled (knock-down) condition in accordance with existing standard commercial practices, complete with all fittings, fastenings, and appliances necessary for connections to respective services installed under

Contract. All fittings and appliances (i.e., couplings, ells, tees, nipples, piping, conduits, cables, and the like) necessary to make the connection between the Government furnished equipment item and the utility stub-up shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the

Government.

F. Completely assemble and install the Government furnished equipment in place ready for proper operation in accordance with specifications and drawings.

G. Furnish supervision of installation of equipment at construction site by qualified factory trained technicians regularly employed by the equipment manufacturer.

1.21 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment and items indicated by symbol "R" or otherwise shown to be relocated by the

Contractor.

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

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

D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and installation of relocated equipment and…