Attachment 2 - SPECS VOL 1 Rev 1 Less T1 and T2.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

January 26th, 2026

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 01/26/2026

Repair Exterior Features

Envelope Maintenance & Repair –

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES

# of pages

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents 4

00 01 15 General Requirements 22

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00.11 Station Rules 4

00 01 15 List of Drawing sheets 4

01 32 16.15 Project Schedule 12

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 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 10

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 2

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 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing 4

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 38

DIVISION 05 – METALS

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

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06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 19

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 4

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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 92 00 Joint Sealants 13

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 10

08 51 13 Aluminum Extrusions for Windows

08 51 69.11 Aluminum Storm Windows 5

08 52 00 Aluminum Clad 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

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 34

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 10

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 6

23 81 45 Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems 8

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 8

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

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 Breakers

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork 19

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 11

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32 90 00 Planting 26

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

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 COVER 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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STATION RULES

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The guidelines published in this issue are for the use and convenience of construction and maintenance contractors, vendors and others performing contract work at the VA Medical Center, in Walla Walla, WA.

1.2 INDEX

A. Contract Work Hours

B. Elevators/Corridors

C. Restroom Facilities

D. Loading/Unloading

E. Police

F. Locked Areas

G. Disposal of Hazardous Materials

H. Wash Down

I. Removal of Government Property

J. Lost and Found

K. Smoke Barrier Partitions

L. Dust and Fume Control

M. Noise

N. Roads and Walks

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACT WORK HOURS

A. Normal business hours of the Walla Walla VA are Monday through Friday, between 8:00 and 4:30 pm and closed during Federal Holidays. Buildings that are occupied by personnel during these hours require that the work be done outside of normal business hours (see below). Work in unoccupied areas and exterior areas may be done during normal business hours.

B. Buildings that are occupied by personnel during normal business hours:

1. 48

2. 49

3. 68

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4. 69

5. 74

6. 77

7. 80

8. 81

9. 82

10. 135

11. 140

12. 143

13. 145

14. T-1

15. T-2

C. Buildings that are unoccupied by personnel during normal business hours:

1. 31

2. 41

3. 63

4. 65

5. 66

6. 75

7. 76

8. 78

9. T-7

D. Contractors may request, in writing, approval to work other hours or weekends or may be directed by the COR to work other hours. Except for emergencies, the COR should receive such requests two weeks before the scheduled work. When possible, Contractors will submit emergency requests at least two days before the scheduled work.

3.2 ELEVATORS/CORRIDORS

A. Contractors and workers may use corridors and elevators for travel to and from the job sites when in proper attire (shirt and shoes required) provided they don't track mud, wet cement or any form of

"dirt" into the building. The COR will assign specific routes, times and elevators to use for transportation of material and equipment. The

Contractor will clean up any mess caused by his workmen. Smoking is prohibited. Elevators will not be used during an emergency.

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3.3 RESTROOM FACILITIES

A. The COR will advise the Contractor which restroom facilities the

Contractor's workmen may use. The Contractor will ensure that the facilities are kept clean and will be responsible for any damage done by the Contractor's workers.

3.4 LOADING/UNLOADING

A. Building loading docks and landings may be used to load or unload construction materials when approved by the COR. However, any vehicle left unattended for more than a few minutes may be cited by Walla

Walla VAMC Police. Some areas may be reserved for Walla Walla VAMC operations only during certain hours.

3.5 POLICE

A. Walla Walla, VAMC Police Officers have full authority to make arrests and investigate crime. Any vehicle will be towed away on the third occurrence of a parking violation after receiving two written warnings. For the safety of patients, speed limits, other driving and parking codes are strictly enforced.

3.6 LOCKED AREAS

A. The Contractor is to coordinate access to locked areas with the COR, including obtaining keys required for access to work sites. All buildings at Walla Walla VAMC are locked during other than normal hours. When the Contractor has approval to work other than regular hours, he will need to arrange for his workers to have access to the job site.

3.7 DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. The Contractor will dispose of hazardous materials, such as used cleaning solutions and other harmful chemicals in accordance with

State or local laws and regulations. The disposal of any hazardous or potentially hazardous materials in sanitary or storm sewers and drains or on Walla Walla, VAMC grounds is strictly prohibited. In case of an accidental spill of hazardous materials, immediately contact the COR.

3.8 WASHDOWN

A. Washing left over cement, plaster, pain, oil or grease, solvents, etc., into storm drains and the washing down of cement and other delivery trucks and vehicles is strictly prohibited. Report any accidental spills that may run into storm drains immediately to the

COR. Even accidental spills, particularly those not immediately controlled or contained, may result in legal action by local or state authorities against the responsible parties.

3.9 REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

A. Including empty boxes, crates, woods, etc., is prohibited, except as approved by the COR. Contractors or vendors taking equipment off station for repairs will notify the COR of each such action. In most cases, a receipt will be required.

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3.10 LOST AND FOUND

A. Any article or money found on the premises should be delivered immediately to the COR or the Walla Walla, VAMC Police for safekeeping. Anyone losing an article or money may contact Walla

Walla, VAMC Police to determine if it was turned in.

3.11 SMOKE AND FIRE BARRIER PARTITIONS

A. Any penetration to smoke or fire barrier walls, ceiling or floor slabs shall be properly sealed immediately.

3.12 DUST AND FUME CONTROL

A. Dust and fume control will be exercised on all construction operations. Workers will be particularly careful not to operate any vehicles, gas or diesel engines, or to perform any fume or dust generating process near a building intake system. Activities creating the infiltration of exhaust or fumes, as determined by the COR, shall be performed outside of business hours at no additional cost to the

VA.

3.13 NOISE

A. Noise will be always held to a minimum. Jackhammering, core drilling, and other noisy or disturbing operations may have to be rescheduled to avoid interfering with Walla Walla VAMC normal activities.

3.14 ROADS AND WALKS

A. Any debris dropped along egress from the station will be cleaned up immediately. Mud and dirt on roads or walks will be cleaned up as soon as the construction operation is complete or at the end of each day.

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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

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

E. The work shall be coordinated in good faith with the C.O.R.

and all government employees 14 days in advance of beginning each construction activity

F. Materials and components as specified constitute a standard of quality, unless otherwise noted. Equal substitutes will be acceptable only with written prior approval by the contracting officer seven days before bids are due. Do not assume equality and submit shop drawings from alternative vendors who have not been approved in writing by the A/E.

In the event this happens, the contractor shall provide the system used in the basis of design at no additional cost to the VA.

G. Contractors shall schedule, coordinate, and facilitate all power outages and shutdowns. Power outages and shutdowns must be scheduled with the C.O.R. 14 calendar days prior to outage.

H. Any construction installed in non-compliance with the contractor documents shall be corrected at no expense to the VA.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID Work includes general construction.

Building 31 - Grounds Storage o Siding repair o Replace 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 roof.

o Restore exterior brick.

o Replace downspouts.

o Cap old chimney.

o Create grill cover for fireplace clean out.

Building 48 – Executive Office o Repair porch foundations.

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01 00 00 - 4 of 57 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 roof.

o Restore windows and add new interior storm windows.

Building 65 – Carpenter Shop

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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.

o Repair soffit.

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

o Replace roof 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 asphalt roof.

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

Building 101 – Well #2

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o Repair soffits and gutters.

o Clean and seal brick o

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

Building 107 – Storage o Replace flat roof.

o Repoint damaged brick.

o Replace windows.

o Clean and seal brick

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

Building 110 – Transformer Enclosure o Fill in holes in brick

Building 112 – Transformer Building

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Building 113 – Transformer Building o Replace roof

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Building 120 – Storage 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

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

Building T7 – Chapel o Replace roof.

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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.

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

C. 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. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without an appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

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2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security escort arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The

General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

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D. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores at completion of the work turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation.

See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

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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).

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access.

Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical

Center Facility Manager.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas

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Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

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

Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

F. 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.

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of

Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

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

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

Contractor.

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I. 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 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:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish 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 two 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

Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

J. All buildings will be occupied during performance of work.

but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust

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

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

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

L. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or

Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

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; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR [Chief Engineer] [Chief of Facilities

Management]. 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

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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.

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

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical

Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be

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Contractor.

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

so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

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

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of

VA Supply Service, of buildings areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of

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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. 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 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 and/or Supply

Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

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

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

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

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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.

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.

1.2 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control

Risk Assessment (ICRA) team and Pre-Construction Risk

Assessment (PCRA) Sheet. ICRA Group shall monitor dust in

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Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the Contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group as specified here. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR and

Facility ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

1. All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center.

C. Medical Center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions shall be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition:

1. In case of any problem, the medical center, along with assistance from the Contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

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D. In general, the following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures were directed by COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the COR. For construction in any areas that shall remain jointly occupied by the medical Center and Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm(24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

b. The Contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the

Medical

Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects shall be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material transported

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c. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended.

d. There shall be no standing water during construction.

This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills shall be cleaned up and dried within

12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

e. At completion, remove construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.

E. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

2. Perform cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area and removal of any dust (HEPA vacuum). This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

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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 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.

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and

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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.

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

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

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS

A. Not used

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. Not used

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. Not used

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full-sized sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To 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 [Chief Engineer] [Chief of Facilities Management] 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.

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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 one set of the warranty management plan. Included 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 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…