36C25819B0025-013.pdf

RENOVATE SURGICAL ONCOLOGY,

BUILDING 31, FIRST FLOOR

VA Medical Center, Loma Linda, California

Specifications – Volume 1 (Div. 01 – 08) Final Design Development Submittal

Project No. 605-17-500 Contract No. VA262-16-D-0151 Delivery Order No. VA262-17-J-4544

May 2019

Final Design Submittal Specifications

Renovate Surgical Oncology, Building 31

VA Medical Center Loma Linda, California

May 27, 2019

Tim LaFave, Chief of Facility Management Services Date

James Crane, Project Manager Date

Design Team

05-23-19

David B. Swanson, P.E., S.E.

Structural Engineering

Reid Middleton, Inc.

13220 Evening Creek Drive, Suite 115

San Diego, CA 92128

Joseph Castner, AIA

Architect

Ewing Cole

15231 Laguna Canyon Road, Suite 200

Irvine, CA 92618

Alex Boucher, P.E.

Mechanical Engineering & Commissioning

DAV Energy

2207 Garnet Avenue, Suite I

San Diego, CA 92109

05-22-19

John Lopez, P.E.

Electrical Engineering

Lopez Engineering

05-23-19

David B. Swanson, P.E., S.E.

Civil Engineering

Reid Middleton, Inc.

13220 Evening Creek Drive, Suite 115

San Diego, CA 92128

Arthur Guy

Landscape Architect

BGB Design Group

3185 C Airway Avenue

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15 Vol. 1

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17 Vol. 1 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects –

Design/Bid/Build 2-15 Vol. 1

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 Vol. 1 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 Vol. 1 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 Vol. 1 01 45 00 Quality Control 01-18 Vol. 1 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 08-17 Vol. 1 01 45 35 Special Inspections 01-18 Vol. 1 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 Vol. 1 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 Vol. 1 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 Vol. 1 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 Vol. 1 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15 Vol. 1

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 Vol. 1

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15 Vol. 1

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 Vol. 1 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14 Vol. 1

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 Vol. 1 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16 Vol. 1 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16 Vol. 1

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 05-15 Vol. 1 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 Vol. 1

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07 21 23 Loose-Fill Insulation 02-16 Vol.1 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 Vol. 1 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17 Vol. 1

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 Vol. 1 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 Vol. 1 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 02-16 Vol. 1 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 Vol. 1 08 34 00 Special Function Doors 05-19 Vol. 1 08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 05-15 Vol. 1 08 56 19 Pass Windows 02-16 Vol. 1 08 56 59 Service and Teller Window Units 02-16 Vol. 1 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 Vol. 1 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 Vol. 1 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15 Vol. 1

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 05-15 Vol. 2 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16 Vol. 2 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 Vol. 2 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 Vol. 2 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16 Vol. 2 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 Vol. 2 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 02-16 Vol. 2 09 67 23.60 Resinous (Urethane and Epoxy Mortar) Flooring 02-16 Vol. 2 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15 Vol. 2 09 91 00 Painting 01-16 Vol. 2

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 13 00 Directories 05-15 Vol. 2 10 14 00 Signage 10-15 Vol. 2 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15 Vol. 2 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 Vol. 2 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 Vol. 2 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14 Vol. 2 10 82 13 Roof Top Equipment Screens Vol. 2

DIVISION 11 – Equipment

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 11-11 Vol. 2 11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods 05-15 Vol. 2 11 53 23 Laboratory Refrigerators 11-11 Vol. 2 11 53 53 Biological Safety Cabinets and Laminar Airflow

Work Stations 01-11 Vol. 2

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DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17 Vol. 2 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 Vol. 2 12 36 00 Countertops 12-15 Vol. 2

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-14 Vol. 2

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 Vol. 2 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 Vol. 2 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 Vol. 2 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 Vol. 2

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 Vol. 2 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 02-15 Vol. 2

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 Vol. 2 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 01-18 Vol. 2 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16 Vol. 2 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 Vol. 2 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17 Vol. 2 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 Vol. 2 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15 Vol. 2 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 Vol. 2

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 Vol. 3 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 Vol. 3 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 Vol. 3 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 Vol. 3 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 Vol. 3 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 Vol. 3 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 Vol. 3 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 Vol. 3 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 Vol. 3 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 Vol. 3 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 Vol. 3 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 Vol. 3 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18 Vol. 3

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DIVISION 27

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 Vol. 3 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 Vol. 3 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 Vol. 3 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 Vol. 3 27 31 31 Voice Communications Switching and Routing

Equipment Extension 06-15 Vol. 3

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18 Vol. 3

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and

Security 09-11 Vol. 3

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11 Vol. 3

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11 Vol. 3

28 05 28 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11 Vol. 3

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems

Vol. 3

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 Vol. 3 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm Vol. 3 28 52 31 Emergency Call System 06-15 Vol. 3

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12 Vol. 3

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 Vol. 3 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15 Vol. 3 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16 Vol. 3 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-16 Vol. 3 32 90 00 Planting 08-16 Vol. 3

DIVISION 33

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17 Vol. 3

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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

CS Cover Sheet

GI-001 Abbreviations & Symbol List

GI-101 Mounting Heights & Clearance

LIFE SAFETY

LS-101 First Floor Life Safety/Exiting Plan

LS-102 Second Floor Life Safety/Exiting Plan

CIVIL

V-101 Existing Conditions Plan

CD-101 Demolition & Erosion Plan

CG-101 Grading and Drainage Plan

CP-101 Paving and Signage Plan

C-501 Details

LANDSCAPE

LP-101 Planting Plan

LP-102 Planting Details, Notes and Legend

LI-101 Irrigation Plan

LI-102 Irrigation Notes, Calc and Legend

LI-103 Irrigation Details

PHASING

PH-01 Phasing Plans

ARCHITECTURAL

AD 101 Overall First Floor Demolition Plan

AD 102 Overall Second Floor Demolition Plan

AE 100 Overall First Floor Plan

AE 101 First Floor Partial Plan A

AE 102 First Floor Partial Plan B

AE 103 Overall Second Floor Plan

AE 104 Second Floor Partial Plan A

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AE 106 Overall First Floor RCP

AE 107 First Floor Partial RCP A

AE 108 First Floor Partial RCP B

AE 109 Overall Second Floor RCP

AE 110 Second Floor Partial RCP A

AE 115 Overall Roof Plan

A 301 Exterior Details

A 302 Partition Types

A 303 Framing Details

A 304 Millwork Details

A 305 Doors and Windows

A 306 Ceiling Details

A 307 Ceiling Details

A 308 Details

AE 401 Interior Elevations

AE 402 Interior Elevations

AE 403 Interior Elevations

AE 404 Interior Elevations

AE 405 Toilet Room Plans & Elevations

AE 406 Toilet Room Plans & Elevations

AE 601 Door & Window Schedule

EQUIPMENT & FURNITURE

Q 101 Overall equipment First Floor Layout Plan

Q 102 Equipment First Floor Layout Partial Plan A

Q 103 Equipment First Floor Layout Partial Plan B

Q 104 Overall Equipment Second Floor Layout Plan

Q 105 Equipment Second Floor Layout Partial Plan A

Q 601 Equipment Schedule

Q 602 Equipment Schedule

INTERIORS

I 101 First Floor Flooring Plan

I 102 Second Floor Flooring Plan

I 103 First Floor Finish Plan

I 104 Second Floor Wall Finish Plan

I 601 Interior Finishes Schedule and Details

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STRUCTURAL

SI 001 General Notes

SI 002 General Notes

SI 003 Special Inspection Schedule

SI 004 Abbreviations and Symbols

SB 101 Overall Foundation Framing Plan

SB 101-A Area A – Foundation Framing Plan

SB 101-B Area B – Foundation Framing Plan

SF 101 Roof Framing Plan

SS 201 Screen Wall Elevation

SS 501 Details & Sections

SS 502 Details & Sections

MECHANICAL

ML 100 HVAC Symbols and Abbreviations

MD 112 Mechanical Second Floor Mechanical Demolition Plan

MH 111 Mechanical First Floor Plan

MH 112 Mechanical Second Floor Plan

MH 113 Mechanical Roof Plan

MP 111 First Floor Hydronic Piping Plan

MP 112 Second Floor Hydronic Piping Plan

MH 201 HVAC Details

MH 202 HVAC Details

MH 203 HVAC Schedules

MH 204 HVAC Details

ELECTRICAL

ED 101 Second Floor Partial Lighting Demolition Plan

ED 101A First Floor Partial Lighting Demolition Plan A

ED 101B First Floor Partial Lighting Demolition Plan B

ED 102A Second Floor Power Demolition Plan

ED 103A First Floor Power Demolition Power Plan

ED 105A Second Floor Demolition Plan

ED 105B Second Floor Power Demolition Plan

ED 106A First Floor Partial Special Systems Demolition Plan A

ED 106B First Floor Partial Special Systems Demolition Plan B

E 101A First Floor Partial Lighting Plan A

E 101B First Floor Partial Lighting Plan B

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E 102 First Floor Lighting Plan

E 104A First Floor Partial Power Plan Area A

E 104B First Floor Partial Power Plan Area B

E 105 Second Floor Power Plan Area A

E 106A First Floor Partial Special Systems Plan Area A

E 106B First Floor Partial Special Systems Plan Area B

E 108 Second Floor Partial Special Systems Plan Area A

E 401 Enlarged Power Floor Plan

E 501 Details

E 502 Details

E 600 Single Line Diagram

E 700 Feeder and Light Fixture Schedule

E 701 Schedules

E 702 Schedules

E 703 Schedules

E 704 Schedules

E 705 Schedules

E 706 Schedules

PLUMBING

PL 101 Plumbing Fixture Schedule

PL 111 First Floor Plumbing Plan

PL 112 Second Floor Plumbing

PL 301 Plumbing Riser Diagram

PL 100 Abbreviations, Symbols, and Notes

PL 201 Plumbing Details

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.33 VA Submittal Exchange

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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 Cancer Center VA Loma Linda

Healthcare System as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

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

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the VAPM-COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the VAPM-COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items as indicated in the drawings.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: Remove roof screening.

C. ALTERNATE NO. 2: Remove landscaping.

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D. ALTERNATE NO. 3: Remove Pharmacy.

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 as required.

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

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

D. Key Control:

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1. The General Contractor shall be provided with keys and knox lock for all exterior entrances to site for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate. Authorization to purchase required.

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.

No privately owned vehicles are authorized on Campus. All privately owned vehicles are to be parked on public roads near Campus.

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. 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.

C. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings. The Contractor is authorized to have at maximum one 40-foot container, one 20-foot office trailer, and one 20-foot dumpster.

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

E. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction

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

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

2. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

G. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the VAPM-COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends

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01 00 00 -6 to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the VAPM-COR three weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, VAPM-COR and Contractor, as follows:

H. Building No. 31 will be occupied during the entire performance of work, but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Certain areas of Building No. 31 will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods as listed below:

AREA PERIOD

(a) First Floor Reception &

Offices

Entire Project

(b) 2nd Floor Exam Rooms, Medical Offices, and

Infusion Suite

Entire Project

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.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman. Minimum one-hour fire protection between work area and occupied space.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by VAPM-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 VAPM-COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

VAPM-COR, in writing, 21 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 21 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the VAPM-COR.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of VAPM-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.

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

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

COR.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by VAPM-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 VAPM-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. Failure by the Contractor to complete this report will result in Contractor accepting all liability of area to include cleaning. 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 VAPM-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

VAPM-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

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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 VAPM-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.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings or in specifications 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 VAPM-COR.

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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1.10 RESTORATION

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

VAPM-COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the VAPM-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 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

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

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C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Medical

Center, _____________________________________ and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of

Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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

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

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

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

(FAR 52.236-17)

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

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

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

D. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to VAPM-COR.

E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the VAPM-COR one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work, including burial monuments and fifty-foot stationing along new road centerlines. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

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

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

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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 VAPM-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 VAPM-COR within

15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the VAPM-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.

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevator for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the VAPM-COR for use of elevators. The VAPM-COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use elevator No. 1 in Building No. 31 for daily use between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. 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.

c. Finish flooring.

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.

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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 contractors 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.

1.20 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 VAPM-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.

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 temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and

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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 VAPM-COR discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.23 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 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.

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.

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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. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

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