Attachment 3 - 668-21-101_SpokaneB7_SPECS_BidSet_20230407_rev2-DRAFT.pdf

DRAFT

Department of Veterans Affairs

Mann Grandstaff VA Medical Center, Spokane, WA

“Renovate Building 7 – Mental Health”

Project 668-21-101

Bid Set Specifications

APRIL 7, 2023

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PROFESS IONA L ENGIN

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04-05-2023

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04/07/2023

VA Spokane, Renovate Building 7 – Mental Health 04-2023

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 05-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 01-21

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 01-21

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 01-21

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 01-21

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 01-21

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 01-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 01-21

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 01-21

08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 68 00 Carpeting 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Markerboards 01-21

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-14

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing 09-20

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-19

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-20

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20

23 73 00 Indoor Air-Handling Units 03-20

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 01-17

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-18

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switch 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Device 01-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18

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

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 03-23

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

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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. Sheet Name

General

G.001 COVER SHEET

G.002 PROJECT INFORMATION

G.003 ROOM SCHEDULE & SHEET INDEX

Civil

CD.100 EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEMO

CS.100 CIVIL SITE PLAN

GR100 GRADING

GR110 SIDEWALK CROSS-SECTION

EC100 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

DT100 CIVIL DETAILS

Architectural

A.001 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN

AD.101 DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

ALS.200 ARCHITECTURAL LIFE SAFETY PLAN

A.200 UTILITY BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

A.201 PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN

A.202 ROOF PLAN

A.210 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

A.300 PARTITION TYPES

A.301 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A.302 PARTITION HEAD DETAILS

A.304 GYP BD DETAILS 01

A.320 ADAAG/ANSI TOILET LAYOUTS AND STD ACCESSORIES

A.324 ACCESSORIES, WALL PROT, EQUIP, MOUNTING DETAILS

A.331 DOOR, SAFETY GLAZING AND LOUVER INFORMATION

A.350 CABINET DETAILS

A.401 CEILING DETAILS

A.601 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND SECTIONS

A.701 EIFS & SITE DETAILS

A.751 ROOF DETAILS

A.901 INTERIOR FINISH PLAN

STRUCTURAL

S-000 COVER SHEET

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S-001 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

S-002 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

S-003 LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

S-004 LAP SPLICES, DEVELOPMENT LENGTH, AND STANDARD HOOKS

SCHEDULES

S-005 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND STRUCTURAL TESTING

S-006 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND STRUCTURAL TESTING

S-010 LOADING PLANS

S-020 MODEL VIEWS

S-100 FRAMING PLANS - MECHANICAL ADDITION

S-110 FRAMING PLANS-SEISMIC UPGRADE RETROFITS

S-200 TYPICAL FOUNDATION WALL DETAILS

S-201 TYPICAL SLAB ON GRADE DETAILS

S-300 TYPICAL STEEL BEAM DETAILS

S-301 TYPICAL STEEL BEAM PENETRATION DETAILS

S-302 TYPICAL COMPOSITE STEEL DECK DETAILS

S-400 TYPICAL CONCRETE DETAILS

S-500 SEISMIC RETROFIT DETAILS

MECHANICAL

M.001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATION & SYMBOLS

MD.201 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

M.201 MECHANICAL FLOOR PLAN

M.202 MECHANICAL ROOF PLAN

M.501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M.502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M.601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M.801 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M.802 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

PLUMBING

P.001 PLUMBING GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

PD.201 PLUMBING DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

P.201 PLUMBING FLOOR PLAN

P.202 PLUMBING ROOF PLAN

P.501 PLUMBING DETA

ELECTRICAL

E.000 SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ES.101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

ED.101 ELECTRICAL DEMO POWER PLAN

EP.100 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BASEMENT

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EP.101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – GROUND LEVEL

EP.102 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – ROOF LEVEL

EP.103 ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL POWER PLAN

EP.104 LIGHTNING PROTECTION AND GROUNDING PLAN

EP.401 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EP.402 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EP.403 LIGHTNING PROTECTION DETAILS

EP.405 GROUNDING DETAILS

EP.406 TYPICAL MOUNTING HEIGHT DETAILS

EP.407 TYPICAL LABELING DETAILS

EP.408 TYPICAL LABELING DETAILS

EP.501 ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

EP.601 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

EP.701 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

EL.100 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - BASEMENT

EL.101 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – GROUND FLOOR

EL.102 PHOTOMETRIC

EL.400 LIGHTING DETAILS

SPECIAL SYSTEMS

EY.000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS GENERAL SHEET

EY.201 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS NEW FLOOR PLAN

EY.300 LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

FX.001 LEGEND, NOTES, DETAILS - FIRE PROTECTION

FX.002 FIRE PROTECTION CALCULATIONS

FD.101 PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION DEMO PLAN

FX.101 PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

FX.201 PROPOSED FIRE FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION ROOM CLASSIFICATIONS

FX.901 SPRINKLER ISOMETRIC

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SECTION 01 00 00

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 PHYSICAL DATA ........................................................................................................................ Not Used

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES ..................................................................................... Not Used

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 SITE INFORMATION

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS (NOT USED)

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.32 DIGITAL IMAGES (NOT USED)

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS (NOT USED)

1.35 IDENTIFICATION

1.36 EMERGENCY MANAGMENT

1.37 SCHEDULE AND FAILURE TO ACHIEVE PROGRESS

1.38 GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (GEMS)

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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 668-21-101 RENOVATE BUILDING 7

MENTAL HEALTH ADMIN, as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only during the published site walk or by appointment with the contracting officer representative

(COR).

C. Offices of AESUS Design Group, 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 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 workdays unless otherwise designated by the 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 1 - Base Bid: All work as defined within the project drawings and specifications.

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B. BID ALTERNATES

1. DEFINITIONS

a. Alternates: An Alternate is an amount proposed by the

Contractor for certain construction activities defined in the

Contract Documents that may be added or deducted from the contract amount if the Owner decides to accept a corresponding change in either the amount of construction to be completed, or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

b. Alternates are not hierarchical in order and the Government may choose to proceed with as few or as many Alternates, in any order, they so choose.

c. Work described as part of the Base Bid under each Alternate is the only work affected by that Alternate. All other work contained in the construction documents not specifically mentioned under the description is to be provided under the Base

Bid.

2. PROCEDURES

a. Coordination: Coordinate related Work and modify or adjust adjacent Work as required to ensure that Work affected by each chosen Alternate is complete and fully integrated into the

Project.

b. Alternate Proposals: Include all costs for labor, materials, and equipment necessary for a complete working system, assembly, or component as applicable to the Alternate specified, including costs to all trades to modify adjacent materials and/or assemblies affected by the Alternate.

1. All indirect costs shall be included in each Proposal.

2. Include as part of each Alternate Proposal, miscellaneous devices, appurtenances, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation, whether or not mentioned as part of the Alternate description.

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3. Execute chosen Alternates under the same conditions as other Work of this Contract A.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: Remove exterior walkway cover

C. ALTERNATE NO.2: Removed millwork and countertop in copy/work room. VA to provide furniture in its place.

D. ALTERNATE NO.3: Patch and repair existing roof in lieu of replacing the roof.

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. The plan shall be submitted and approved by the COR prior to beginning work. The campus has a perimeter fence and gates but is freely open to the public. VA police are on site 24/7 and have responsibility for overall campus security however contractors are still responsible for securing their laydown yards and construction areas. Contractor vehicle placarding is required.

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. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure adequate time is allotted for this process and government is not responsible for delays. This process includes a federal background check, finger printing and a photo of the individual taken by the VA.

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a. Flash badges are the least restrictive and require a valid ID to obtain. Flash badge request take approximately three days to process. This badging requirement is the minimum for all employees working at the VA. This badge grants the contractor common physical access. Generally, for contractors working outside of the hospital. Flash badges are good for six months.

b. Non-PIV Card requires two forms of ID and a special agreement check (SAC) background check which includes fingerprints. This takes approximately two weeks to process. This badge grants the contractor restricted physical access. This badge is for contractors working inside of the hospital. Non-PIV is good for one year.

c. PIV card requires NACI and SAC background investigations, fingerprints and training and two forms of ID. This takes approximately 30 days to process. This badge grants the contractor restricted physical access and allows access to more sensitive areas. This will allow access to secure areas such as

IT closets. Only a limited number of these badges will be granted, and these will generally be reserved for supervisors only. PIV is good for one year.

2. General Contractor’s employees and subs may be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

3. 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. For working outside the scheduled shifts or days, the General Contractor shall give 3 days’ notice to the COR 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.

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

5. VA reserves the right to 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.

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C. Guards: (NOT USED)

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR and security for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including toolboxes 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.

3. The construction entrance gate into the facility along Wellesley uses a Best blue core padlock. This gate is manually operated and must be secured every evening. Use of this gate may be revoked if the contractor cannot manage the security of it.

4. Construction areas will use a Best blue core lock wherever possible.

Best blue keys can be purchased locally at AM Hardware and will not be provided by the VA.

5. If keys are required for spaces with existing locks the contractor will be required to check a key out from the VA’s locksmith during normal operating hours. Any personnel in possession of a VA key will require a contractor PIV card as described in paragraph 1.5.B.1.c.

If VA keys are lost or stolen the contractor will be held liable for rekeying any locks that were associated with any keys issued to them. The cost for rekeying these locks could be substantial.

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.

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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.

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 placard identified or labelled contractor vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted at least 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies. Extended periods of parking in limited access areas such as entrances, roadways, loading docks and etc. shall require prior approval coordinated by the

COR.

2. Contractor designated parking area shall be defined as Area 101 of the attached site map. This area shall be described as the unpaved area beginning at the southwest corner of the campus and

01 00 00 - 7 extending northward along the west fence line toward the new boiler plant and shall be the area between the west side of Lot D and the west fence (west of the drainage basin). The designated contractor parking area shall be shared by all identified contractor vehicles and shall not be dedicated to a sole contractor’s use. The designated contractor parking area shall

NOT be maintained by the VA grounds service (to include but not be limited to: snow plowing, parking lines, mowing, etc.). All contractor vehicles must have a sign or placard on the vehicle identifying the contractor and a sign identifying the contact number for the driver on the dashboard. Contractors may not park in patient parking stalls or next to any building. Vehicles may park at the job site only if delivering materials or if the service vehicle is required for the work (i.e., welding rig, vac truck, boring, etc.).

3. No General Contractor or Sub-Contractor privately owned vehicles

(POVs) shall be allowed to park on the VA campus. All POVs shall be parked off campus or remotely at the contractor’s expense. All contractors shall be required to carpool their employees to the campus to greatest extent possible and to park the contractor identified vehicles in the designated contractor parking area only as described in F.2. above.

4. A limited number of 4 permits shall be issued for a General

Contractor for parking in the designated contractor parking area only. Only contractor labelled vehicles shall be allowed to park on campus in the designated contractor parking area or construction area as described in F2. above.

5. Traffic laws are in effect on the campus. VA police will issue tickets for all parking and moving violations (i.e.: failure to wear seatbelts or failure to stop at stop signs). These are federal tickets and have fines associated with them.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Not used.

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B. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the

COR. 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.

1. Laydown / storage areas may be provided pending availability of space on a non-interference basis.

2. Construction for large projects (i.e.: Minors (new construction), CSIs with new construction, large NRMs and pure infrastructure) may be allowed job trailer offices within the laydown areas onsite as determined by the COR and as indicated in the contract.

3. Additional shared job trailer parking locations may be provided for multiple smaller scale projects during contract negotiation with the

Contracting Officer in coordination with the COR as applicable.

C. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices, Conex boxes and Job Trailers) 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 at no cost to the

Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its own expense upon completion of the work within 10 calendar days. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed. Any abandoned and not removed utilities shall be turned over to the VA secured in a safe, working condition. The VA Maintenance and Operations staff and the COR shall verify all new connections and disconnects from VA utilities.

D. 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, sidewalks, irrigation systems, greenspace, or lawns, the Contractor shall protect these areas from damage. The Contractor shall repair or

01 00 00 - 9 pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, roads, irrigation systems, greenspace, or lawns. Contractor will contact local transit authority if work will impact public transportation.

E. Not used.

F. Workers are subject to rules of MGVAMC applicable to their conduct.

G. Work Execution:

1. All work shall be executed to minimize impact to MGVAMC normal daily operations, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required.

Construction that generates extended periods of outage which deteriorates or prevents the operational capacity of the facility shall be identified prior to any start of work and shall require

COR coordination and approval.

a. Store materials and equipment only in designated areas assigned by the COR.

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

Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to

MGVAMC areas required to remain in operation.

c. Where access by MGVAMC personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment may be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

H. Phasing:

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1. The MGVAMC Emergency Room (UCC), Operating Rooms, Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Boiler Plant must maintain operations 24 hours a day

7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service to these areas of the hospital must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occurs. 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:

a. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor. If the contractor falls more than ten calendar days behind schedule on a critical path activity, he shall submit a corrective plan of action to the

Contracting Officer.

b. Work hours/shifts shall be at the contractor’s discretion with the exception of work which generates noise thru the building structure (i.e.: jackhammering, roto-hammering, sledgehammer work, installation of powder driven fasteners, etc.) which shall be conducted between the hours of 4:30 PM and 9:00 PM Monday through Friday or during normal working hours on weekends. Work may be conducted at night and on weekends with prior approval of the COR. The work shifts outlined above will be subject to intermittent cessation of noise generating activities due to emergency surgeries, etc., which may occur at random times during the period. No additional contract costs will be entertained based upon this item of coordination for premium and/or overtime.

I. Construction Fence:

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1. 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. 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 COR.

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

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 coordinate to have a pre-inspection of site conducted by the Fire Department or Company (Department of

Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services:

1. Maintain existing utility services for the MGVAMC 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, data, and fiber), existing utility services shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the COR.

a. 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 the COR.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be

01 00 00 - 12 accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the MGVAMC 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.

b. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COR, in writing, 10 calendar days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

c. 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 MGVAMC. Interruption times other than General Contractor's normal working hours may occur with COR approval.

d. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

e. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

f. 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, etc., 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 with the exception of abandoned domestic water lines. 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

01 00 00 - 13 finished surfaces. If shut-off valves are concealed from plain view, a sign will be placed in a visible location. When domestic water lines are abandoned, they shall comply with the VA legionella directive and design guidelines.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of MGVAMC traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

ROADWAYS.

O. The contractor shall keep the premises and surrounding area free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by operations under the contract. At completion of work, the contractor shall remove waste materials, rubbish, the contractor’s tools, construction equipment, machinery and surplus material from and about the project.

P. Work hours of the project engineers are Monday through Friday between

0600 and 1630. If assistance is needed from project engineers, such as gaining access to spaces, it must be done during these hours unless coordinated and authorized by the COR prior to the start of any work.

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR, of buildings and areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access. The contractor shall furnish a report with photos, signed by both, 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 buildings.

2. Existing 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 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 COR 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).

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

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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 employees.

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 identified by attached tags or 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 the

COR.

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

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

01 00 00 - 17 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 workers, 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)

B. 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

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

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

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers 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 "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

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

01 00 00 - 19 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)

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 COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings.

Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

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1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

E. 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 the COR.

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".

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain one full size as-built drawing set on site, which shall 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 ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

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

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

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit a warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or

01 00 00 - 21 of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract.

The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the

Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the

Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9-month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the

Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include…