23-101 100__CD_Specifiations_Volume_1 - With Revised DIV.pdf

Repair Exterior Features – Walla Walla, WA

Envelope Maintenance and Repair

Contract No. 36C26018D0049

VA 687-23-101

100% Technical Specifications - Volume #01

Divisions 1 thru 4

June 26th, 2024

Jonathan M Wainwright Memorial VAMC (WWVA) Walla Walla

77 Wainwright Drive

Walla Walla, WA, 99362

For

US Department of Veterans Affairs

V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd

Bldg. 17, Suite B428

Vancouver WA 98661

GDM

2600 The American Road

Rio Rancho, NM, 87124

575-429-2317

WWVA 100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

Walla Walla, WA 06/26/2024

Repair Exterior Features Envelope Maintenance & Repair – Walla Walla, WA VA Project No. 687-20-101

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES # of pages

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 22 01 00 00.11 Station Rules 4 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 8 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 41 01 42 19 Reference Standards 8 01 45 00 Quality Control 14 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 7 01 78 00 Closeout Submittals 13 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data 14 01 78 24.10 Facility Data 10 01 78 24.20 Facility Data Workbook 4 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 12

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 4 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 74 02 82 13.13 Glove bag Asbestos Abatement 70 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 14

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 Cast-in-Place Concrete 13

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 5 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 6 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 5 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 38

DIVISION 05 – METALS

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 19 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 4

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 9 07 24 00 Exterior Finish System 6 07 27 26 Fluid_applied Air Barriers, Vapor Permeable 10 07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 6 07 31 26 Slate Shingles 7 07 31 29.13 Synthetic Cedar Shakes 8 07 40 00 Siding Panels 8 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin 15 07 60 00 Flashing & Sheet Metal 28 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 6 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 12 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 13

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 10 08 51 69.11 Aluminum Storm Windows 5 08 52 00 Aluminum Cald Wood Windows 11 08 71 00 Door Hardware 17 08 80 00 Glazing 16 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 8

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

NOT USED

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

NOT USED

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 34 23 07 11 VA-HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 10 23 81 00 VA- Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 6 23 81 45 VA-Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems 8

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 33 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 24 16 Raceways and Box for Electrical Systems 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Brweakers

NOT USED

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

NOT USED

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

NOT USED

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork 19

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 11 32 90 00 Planting 26

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

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DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

SECTION 00 01 15

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

Drawing No. Title

G-001 CIVER SHEET

G-002 PROJECT INDEX

G-010 CAMPUS MAP

G-012 GENERAL INFORMATION

G-500 WINDOWS, DOORS & FRAME TYPES

G-501 ASPHALT ROOF DETAILS

G-502 DETAILS

G-503 DETAILS

G-504 DETAILS

000-EG-001 LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

MH-001 LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

MH-002 SITE PLAN

MH-003 SCHEDULES

MH-005 DETAILS

031-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 031

031-A-200 PHOTO ELEVATIONS

031-A-500 DETAILS BUILDING 031

041-A-100 FLOOR PLANS BUILIDNG 041

041-A-200 PHOTO ELEVATIONS BUILDING 041

041-A-500 DETAILS BUILIDNG 041

047-A-100 FLOOR PLANS BUILDING 047

047-A-200 PHOTO ELEVATIONS BUILIDNG 047

047-A-500 DETAILS BUILIDNG 047

048-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILIDNG 048

048-A-200 PHOTO ELEVATIONS BUILDING 048

048-A-501 DETAILS

048-S-100 STRUCTURAL FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 048

049-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 049

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049-A-200 PHOTO ELEVATIONS BUILDING 49

049-A-500 DETAILS BUILDING 049

049-A-501 DETAILS BUILDING 049

049-S-100 STRUCTURAL FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 049

063-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 063

063-A-200 ELEVATIONS BUILDING 063

063-A-201 PHOTO ELEVATIONS BUILDING 063

063-A-500 DETAILS BUILIDNG 063

065-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 065

065-A-101 FLOOR PLAN BUILIDNG 065

065-A-102 ROOF PLAN BUILDING 065

065-A-200 ELEVATIONS BUILIDNG 065

065-A-500 DETAILS BUILIDING 065

065-A-501 DETAILS BUILIDING 065

066-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 066

066-A-101 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 066

066-A-200 ELEVATIONS BUILDING 066

066-A-201 ELEVATIONS BUILDING 066

066-A-500 DETAILS BUILDING 066

076-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 076

076-A-500 DETIALS BUILDING 076

081-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 081

081-A-101 ROOF PLAN BUILDING 081

081-A-200 ELEVATIONS BUILDING 081

081-A-201 PHOTO ELEVATIONS BUILDING 081

082-A-101 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 082

082-A-102 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 082

082-A-103 ROOF PLAN BUILDING 082

082-A-200 ELEVATIONS BUILDING 082

082-A-201 ELEVATIONS BUILDING 082

082-A-202 PHOTO ELEATIONS BUILDING 082

082-A-500 DETAILS BUILDING 082

082-EP-011 ROOF PLAN BUILDING 82

082-MD-101 BUILDING 82 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL DEMO.PLAN

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082-MH-101 BUILDING 82 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

099-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 099

099-A-500 DETAILS BUILDING 099

099-SD-100 STRUCTURAL FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 099

099-EP-011 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 099

099-MH-101 BUILDING 99 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PLANS

101-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 101

101-A-101 ROOF PLAN BUILDING 101

105-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 105

107-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 107

107-A-101 PHOTO ELEVATIONS BUILIDNG 107

107-A-500 DETAILS

109-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 109

109-A-500 DETAILS

110-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 110

110-A-500 DETIALS

112-A—100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 112

112-A-500 DETAILS

113-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 113

113-A-500 DETAILS

120-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 120

120-A-101 ROOF PLAN BUILDING 120

135-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 135

135-A-200 NEW ELEVATIONS BUILDING 135

135-A-201 PHOTO ELEVATIONS BUILDING 135

135-A-500 DETAILS

135-EP-011 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING 135

135-MH-101 BUILDING 135 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PLAN

CHILDRENS MUSEUM -A-100 ROOF PLAN

CHILDRENS MUSEUM -A-500 ROOF REPLACEMENT

T1—T2-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUIILDIGN T1&T2

T1-T2-A-101 ROOF PLAN BUILIDNG T1&T2

T1-T2-A-200 ELEVATIONS BUILIDNG T1&T2

T1-T2-A-201 ELEVATION BUILDING T1&T2

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T1-T2-A-202 PHOTO ELEATION BUILDING T1&T2

T1-T2-A-500 BUILDING T1&T2

T2-A-500 DETAILS

T1-T2-S-100 STRUCTURAL FLOOR PLAN BUILDING T1&T2

T1-EP-011 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING T1&T2

0T1-MD-101 BUILDING T1 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

0T1-MH-101 BUILDING T1 MECHANICAL PLANS

0T2-MD-101 BUILDING T2 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

0T2-MH-101 BUILDING T-2 MECHANICAL PLANS

T7-A-100 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING T7

T7-A-101 ROOF PLAN BUILDING T7

T7-A-102 ELEVATIONS BUILDING T7

T7-A-103 ELEVATIONS BUILDING T7

T7-A-500 DETAILS

T7-EP-011 FLOOR PLAN BUILDING T70

0T7-MD-101 BUILDING T7 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

0T7-MH-101 BUILDING T7 MECHANICAL PLANS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work to complete the subject project, including demolition and associated trades work as required by the request, Drawings and Specifications. Visits to the site by Bidders shall be made only by appointment with the

Contracting officer.

B. Offices of 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.

C. 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.

D. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission

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SECTION 01 00 00

PART 1

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures and/or components, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for VA Project 687-20-101 Repair Exterior Features Envelope Maintenance & Repair as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the COR and in accordance with the information provided in solicitation.

C. Offices of GDM A-E, Inc., of Vancouver, Washington, 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 COR or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by commissioning authority retained by Department of Veterans Affairs or the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable commissioning authority 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 3 working days 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.

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a qualified "competent person" (CP) per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by the VA COR with input from the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team.

2. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.

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H. The Key Personnel assigned by the contractor for the performance of work on this contract shall be acceptable to VA in terms of personal and professional conduct and technical knowledge. Should the assignment to this contract of any person by the contractor be deemed to conflict with the interests of VA, or in the event performance is deemed to be unsatisfactory at any time during the life of the contract, the COR or Contracting Officer may notify the contractor and request the person be removed from the assignment. The reason for removal will be documented in a request to receive key personnel replacement within 3 business days of the notification will be made.

Replacement of key personnel qualifications shall be equal to or greater than those of the key personnel being replaced. Employment and staffing difficulties will not be justification for failure to meet established schedules. The contractor is required to submit a resume with qualifications for the proposed replacement which shall be approved by the COR and Contracting Officer prior to the replacement starting work.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, General Construction:

Building 31 - Grounds Storage o Siding repair o Replace the roof o Repair windows and add interior plexi glass storm windows o Structural repair of the buildings roof structure o Replace Barn Door Hardware

Building 41 – Excess Storage o Repoint piers.

o Verify structural integrity of piers.

o Replace roof.

o Restore and seal up shutters with interior plexi glass storm windows.

Building 47 – Historic Gate House o Replace the roof.

o Restore exterior brick.

o Replace downspouts.

o Cap old chimney.

o Create grill cover for fireplace clean out.

Building 48 – Executive Office

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01 00 00 - 3 of 22 o Repair porch foundations.

o Replace and reconfigure gutters, downspouts and site drainage.

o Repoint damaged brick around foundation.

o Repoint damaged brick on chimneys and add metal cap flashing.

o Repair foundation.

o Paint entire building, (patio – decks –rails – ceiling), and foundation.

Building 49 – Executive Office o Repair porches.

o Replace and reconfigure gutters, downspouts, and site drainage.

o Repoint damaged brick around foundation.

o Repoint damaged brick on chimneys and add metal cap flashing.

o Repair foundation.

o Paint entire building, (patio – decks –rails – ceiling), and foundation.

Building 63 – Plumbing Shop o Replace the roof.

o Restore windows and add new interior storm windows.

Building 65 – Carpenter Shop o Replace the roof.

o Restore windows and add new interior storm windows.

Building 66 – Laundry Distribution and Housekeeping o Repoint damaged brick on building envelope.

o Restore windows and add new interior storm windows.

Building 76 – Boiler Plant o Replace downspouts and scuppers.

Building 81 – A&MM Warehouse Logistics.

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01 00 00 - 4 of 22 o Repair soffit.

Building 82 – Facilities Management/Garages o Replace and reconfigure gutters and downspouts.

o Demolition of current built-in box gutters and build back soffit.

o Provide new gutter and soffit system.

Building 99 – Well #1 o Repair settling foundation.

o Add new gutters.

o Replace the asphalt roof.

o Clean and seal brick o Remove and put back electrical and mechanical equipment.

Building 101 – Well #2 o Replace the roof.

o Repoint damaged brick.

o Repair soffits and gutters.

o Clean and seal brick o

Building 105 – Storage (Hazardous Waste) o Replace the exterior door.

Building 107 – Storage o Replace flat roof.

o Repoint damaged brick.

o Replace the windows.

o Clean and seal brick

Building 109 – Switchgear Enclosure Vault o Replace the roof o Add gutters o Repoint damaged brick o Clean and seal brick o

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Building 110 – Transformer Enclosure o Repoint damaged brick o Fill in holes in brick

Building 112 – Transformer Building o Repoint damaged brick

Building 113 – Transformer Building o Replace the roof o Repoint damaged brick

Clean and seal brick

Building 120 – Storage o Replace the roof o Add gutters o Replace garage doors and add garage door openers.

Building 135 – HBPC/BCBS o Replace siding o Replace gutters

Building 138 – Leased Child Activity Center o Repair gutters o Repair damaged soffit

Building T1 – Comp Alternative Medicine CAM Program o Re-stucco building

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Building T2 – Education Staff o Re-stucco building o Remove and put back electrical and mechanical equipment

Building T7 – Chapel o Replace the roof.

o Replace siding.

o Replace windows, trim and seals.

o Paint entire building, (patio decks rails ceiling) and foundation walls.

o Remove and put back electrical and mechanical equipment.

A. B. Focus on components that have exceeded or are nearing the end of their useful life

B. per the Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA).

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted.

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 COR so that security escort or arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the COR.

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 COR.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

3. The General Contractor shall provide temporary lock cylinders for use by the contractors during the construction period.

a. Lock cores shall be compatible with existing door hardware.

D. 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 COR upon request.

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

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 COR and Police 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.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. Contractors shall park in authorized areas only. If change in parking area is needed, the contractor is required to submit a request to the COR including reason and number of parking spots required and have a planning meeting with COR. That planning meeting must occur a minimum of 14 calendar days before parking is needed.

F. Personal Conduct:

1. Every person who enters the Medical Center’s grounds is expected to conduct themselves in a professional responsible manner without the need to enumerate every expected or prohibited behavior.

2. Weapons, ammunition, explosives, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the Medical Center’s grounds.

3. There shall be no solicitations or sales of any kind on the Medical Center’s grounds.

4. The Government reserves the right to refuse to permit employment on the Work or require dismissal from the Work of any subcontractor who, by reason of previous unsatisfactory work on Department of Veterans Affairs project or for any other reason, is considered by the COR to be incompetent or otherwise objectionable.

5. VAAR 852.236-80 is hereby incorporated via reference.

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 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.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

With the written consent of the COR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

1. Any structures or items left by the contractor on the Walla Walla VAMC for longer than 21 days after demobilization will become property of the Walla Walla VAMC and the contractor will be

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01 00 00 - 9 of 22 debited the cost of their removal, disposal and any site restoration required.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the COR. 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.

D. FAR 52.236-10 is hereby incorporated via reference.

E. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings.

1. Contractor is required to request any changes in working space or storage space from the COR 14 calendar days in advance from change.

F. Workers are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

G. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

H. 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.

1. 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 COR where required by limited working space.

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

3. 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 2 work days.

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

4. Where access by Medical Center 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.

I. Public 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), Walla Walla, WA VA Project No. 687-20-101

01 00 00 - 10 of 22 they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR and the Utility Company involved.

J. Phasing:

1. 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 and propose a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, including effect on Medical Center spaces (i.e. dust creation, noise, etc.), 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.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall propose to the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing 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 2 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 ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the COR and Contractor.

K. All buildings on the campus will be occupied during performance of work but immediate areas of alterations may be vacated at the discretion of the COR.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical 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.

L. When a building, portion of a building, 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 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) and a maximum temperature of 27 degrees C (81 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.

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M. 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 on drawings; or, in absence of such indication, utilities shall be demolished back to source. Planned demolition shall be submitted as a submittal for review by the AE & the COR 14 calendar days before planned demolition.

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 the COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours and at no additional expense to the Government.

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

a. Examples of a major interruption include those affecting patient care, requiring the rescheduling of patient care activities, requiring the relocation of staff, impacting Government operations, etc.

5. Any emergency requiring an immediate shutdown will be reported immediately to the COR. The Contractor will prepare and forward to the Contracting Officer a written report of the situation, why it happened, a schedule of any further corrective work needed, and what, if any steps are being taken to prevent a recurrence.

N. All services to be abandoned such as wires, cables, raceways, ducts, pipes, and the like and their hangers or supports, are to be removed entirely back to the point of connection to the active utility (i.e.

piping and ductwork back to active mains, electrical wires and cables back to active circuitry, and all empty raceways). If items are noted to be abandoned in place, they are to be sealed, capped, or plugged.

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

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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.

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

P. 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.

Q. Reference Far 52.236-10 in General Conditions.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey Plan: Before any work is started, contractor shall submit a site survey documentation plan to the COR. The plan shall provide a detailed description of how the Contractor shall make a thorough survey, including video documentation, of areas of building(s) in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report including video survey, signed by both, to the COR.

B. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of areas of building(s) in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the COR. 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 area(s) of building(s).

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 the COR.

C. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of the 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).

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D. Re-Survey: Thirty calendar 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, including video documentation. 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 workers in executing work of this contract.

E. 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 the COR.

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.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall

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01 00 00 - 14 of 22 be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB- 6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the COR who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

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 COR.

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 COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, Temporary Environmental Controls, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," is hereby incorporated by reference. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. The contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

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1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

E. FAR 52.236-9 is hereby incorporated by reference.

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.

Contractor will provide a plan for restoration if a service is damaged. This plan will include, at a minimum, risk analysis to services, subcontractors that will restore services at medium to high risk, and maximum expected timetable for restoration.

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).

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. 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.

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B. Surveyor scope of work shall include:

1. Locating & documenting locations of existing utilities in areas where work exterior to buildings is shown on drawings.

2. As-built documentation of location for new steam vaults provided under this contract.

a. Survey shall include detailed location, orientation, and elevation of piping within new or modified steam vaults.

1.12 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 templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work.

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the COR.

2. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all lines and other marks established by the COR until authorized to remove them.

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

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. Shall be in accordance with Section 01 78 00, CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS.

1.14 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Shall be in accordance with Section 01 78 00, CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS.

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2021 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

E. All damaged items and repairs must be documented as part of the commissioning process.

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workers) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by the 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.

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1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. Environmental Conditioning: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to workers and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted.

Furnish temporary cooling to prevent injury to workers and materials.

B. Where utilities are interrupted to occupied or in-use areas of the Medical Center, provide equivalent temporary utilities in compliance with VA requirements, such as 70F-75F ambient temperature, potable water for drinking, temporary restrooms, lighting, humidity control, etc., as required.

C. Data Room Heating/Cooling/Humidification/Dehumidification: Furnish temporary heating, cooling, humidification, & dehumidification provisions to maintain required conditions in all operational data room spaces.

1. Maintain the following conditions:

a. Temperature: 60-90°F.

b. Humidity: 5-80% RH, non-condensing.

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

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

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

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

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

F. FAR 52.236-14 is hereby incorporated by reference.

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01 78 23, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

DATA.

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