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PROJECT

MANUAL

Renovate Building 348 for Homeless Resource Center

Menlo Park Division, Building 348 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Contract No. 640-14-124

Electrical Arsenio Ortega 5 Third Street, Suite 716 San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone: 415-546-0490

Mechanical Bryan Benno Brauer P. O. Box 2586 Truckee, CA 96160 Phone: 530-582-8683

Architect - Engineer The KPA Group 6700 Koll Center Parkway Pleasanton, CA 94566 Phone: 925-223-8217

Department of Veterans Affairs

Palo Alto Health Care System 2801 Miranda Avenue

Palo Alto, California 94304

FULLY SPRINKLERED

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Project No.: 640-14-124

PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

RENOVATE BUILDING 348 FOR HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTER

FULLY SPRINKLERED TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 31 19 Project Meeting 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 35 16 Alteration Project Procedures 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 73 00 Execution 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 81 11 Sustainable Design Requirement

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 31 00 Steel Decking 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06 41 00 Millwork

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) 07 46 00 Aluminum Siding 07 46 46 Fiber Cement Siding 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Frames 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 08 80 00 Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 09 68 00 Carpeting 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10 26 00 Wall Protection 10 28 00 Toilet Accessories 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 10 51 13 Metal Lockers

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

Not Applicable

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

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13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

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

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

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27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 27 10 00 Network Cabling 27 15 00 Telecommunications Horizontal Cabling 27 52 13 Elopement System 27 52 23 Nurse Call And Code Blue Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 31 19 Project Meeting 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 35 16 Alteration Project Procedures 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 73 00 Execution 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 81 11 Sustainable Design Requirement

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 31 00 Steel Decking 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06 41 00 Millwork

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) 07 46 00 Aluminum Siding 07 46 46 Fiber Cement Siding 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Frames 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 08 80 00 Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 09 68 00 Carpeting 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10 26 00 Wall Protection 10 28 00 Toilet Accessories 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 10 51 13 Metal Lockers

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

Not Applicable

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

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13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

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

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

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27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 27 10 00 Network Cabling 27 15 00 Telecommunications Horizontal Cabling 27 52 13 Elopement System 27 52 23 Nurse Call Code Blue Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

FULLY SPRINKLERED GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION....................................................... i

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)............................................... ii

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS............................................ ii

1.4 ACCIDENT PREVENTION.................................................... ii

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS..................................... ii

1.6 FIRE SAFETY............................................................. v

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS............................................ v

1.8 ALTERATIONS.......................................................... viii

1.9 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES........................................... x

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION................................................. x

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

IMPROVEMENTS............................................................... xi

1.12 RESTORATION........................................................... xi

1.13 PHYSICAL DATA....................................................... xiii

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK...................................................... xiii

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS................................................... xiii

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS...................................................... xiv

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT................. xiv

1.18 EXCLUSIVE TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS – NOT USED.............. xv

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS..................................................... xv

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES.............................. xv

1.21 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT............................................. xvii

1.22 TESTS............................................................... xvii

1.23 INSTRUCTIONS........................................................ xvii

1.24 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY...................................... xviii

1.25 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS............................................ xix

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SIGN..................................................... xx

1.27 SAFETY SIGN........................................................... xx

1.28 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION .......................................... xxi

1.29 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES – NOT USED............................ xxi

1.30 HISTORIC PRESERVATION................................................ xxi

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare the site for construction operations, and furnish all labor, equipment, and materials and perform work for the renovation of the 348 Homeless resource center, Menlo Park, CA as required by the contract drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the VA Campus site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

C. Offices of The KPA Group, 6700 Koll Center Parkway, Pleasanton, CA 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.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by a testing laboratory approved by the COR and retained by the contractor, the

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

Contracting Officer’s Representative.

E. All employees of the Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with the

VA security management program and obtain permission for site entry from the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and be restricted from unauthorized access. All contractor employees entering any area outside of the Project limits of work shall obtain temporary badging from VA Police prior to entering any area outside of the project limits of work.

F. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will assign specific routes and times for pathways, corridors, and elevators for transportation of personnel, materials, and equipment. The Contractor will continually clean-up any dust, dirt or debris caused by their job site

Ingress/egress, and provide daily clean up prior to the end of each work shift.

G. Dust and fume control will be exercised during all construction operations. Workers will be careful not to operate any vehicles, gas or diesel engines, or to perform any fume or dust generating process near a building air intake system. Noise will be held to a minimum at all

01 00 00 - ii times. Jack-hammering, core drilling and other noisy or disturbing

Facility operations may have to be rescheduled or accomplished after hours to avoid interfering with facility services at the contractor’s own expense.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL: Work includes site coordination.

B. SCOPE OF WORK: The intent of the project will provide the renovation of approximately 15,400 gsf of existing administrative space into a hospice and its support areas. The scope will also provide the upgrade and rehabilitation of the existing utilities including, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire alarm and fire suppression systems. Operating and standby power for building 348 main electrical distribution room is supplied from building 353.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

A. After award of contract, specifications and drawings will be available for download from a link provided by the Contracting Officer’s

Representative

B. The Contractor shall maintain on the job site one (1) printed set of specifications, one (1) printed set of drawings, one (1) printed copy of all RFI’s and any documents that modify the original specifications and drawings.

1.4 ACCIDENT PREVENTION, SEE SPECIFICATION 01 35 26

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan (Submittal of Security Plan is required prior to mobilization):

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

2. The 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. Contractor and subcontractor employees shall not enter the project site without an appropriate badge. They will be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

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2. The Contractor shall create an Employee Daily Log of all personnel working on the site. The Employee Daily Log shall contain the employee’s (a) Full Name, (b) Employer/Company Name and (c)

Occupation/Trade. The Employee Daily Log shall be submitted with the

Contractor’s Daily Work Report.

3. Contractor’s normal working hours shall be 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday excluding federally observed holidays, unless noted otherwise.

a. Contractor must observe all Federal Holidays with no work allowed on such days. Refer to the OPM website www.opm.gov for the observed Federal Holidays and their dates for the applicable year.

b. Contractor must obtain written prior approval by the COR to work outside of normal working hours and weekends. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this specification.

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

5. The VA Police are Federal Police Officers with full authority to make arrests, investigate crimes, and issue traffic citations. Citations issued require an appearance in the Federal District Court and/or payment of a fine. Speed limits and other driving and parking codes are strictly enforced. Any vehicle left unattended for more than a few minutes may be cited by the VA Police.

6. Sexual harassment is strictly prohibited. This includes deliberate or unsolicited verbal comments or gestures of a sexual nature, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and/or other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

7. Possession or use of non-prescription drugs or alcohol, including beer and wine, on the Health Care System grounds is strictly prohibited. Possession of firearms, knives with blades over 4”, ammunition, explosive devices and any item that may be considered an offensive weapon is strictly prohibited. This includes carrying such items in vehicles.

8. The Health Care System does not have the equipment, facilities, or personnel trained to handle serious injuries. Call 911 for emergency medical assistance and notify the Contracting Officer’s

Representative and the VA Police.

9. Vehicle authorization requests shall be required for any contractor vehicle entering the site and such requests shall be submitted 24 http://www.opm.gov/

01 00 00 - iv hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

10. VA reserves the right to shut down the project site and order

Contractor’s employees and subcontractors off the premises in the event of a national emergency or local disaster. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting

Officer’s Representative.

C. Guards: NOT USED

D. Key Control:

1. The Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for the purpose of security inspections and emergency actions for every area of the project site including tool boxes and parked machines.

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

E. Document Control:

1. Before mobilization, the Contractor shall submit to and receive acceptance by the COR, an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining the confidentiality of “Sensitive Information”.

2. The Contractor is responsible for the safekeeping of all drawings, project manuals, 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 access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer’s Representative upon request.

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

Representative.

5. All paper waste or electronic media shall be shredded, destroyed or erased in a manner acceptable to the VA.

6. Notify Contracting Officer’s Representative 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).

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

EDMS system.

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

1.6 FIRE SAFETY, SEE SPECIFICATION 01 35 26

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer’s Representative 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 their expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer’s Representative, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, as prescribed by the Contracting Officer’s

Representative, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer’s Representative. 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, code or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall at his own cost 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of the VA Campus applicable to their conduct.

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

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 the VA in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to VA Campus areas required to remain in operation.

G. Utilities Services: Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems, they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by

Contracting Officer’s Representative. All such actions shall be coordinated with any Utility Company involved. All utility service disruptions to facility operations shall be coordinated with the COR and shall occur on weekends or after normal business hours as directed by the COR, provide 45 days’ notice for all utility service disruptions to the facility.

H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, six-foot minimum height, around the construction area, material storage areas, and dumpsters/waste locations. All construction site fence posts shall be installed secured to the ground by embedded posts or embedded rebar dowels (#4 rebar -4ft embedment & 3ft above ground – at each fence post)- at no time shall metal fence station bases or concrete pier blocks be used. Contractor shall provide and maintain visual screening fabric for all fencing (screens shall be adequately vented for wind).

Contractor shall provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware including hasps and locks. All gates shall be closed at all times except for required passage through gates, and gates shall be locked when workers are not present at site. Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to assure VA access at any time. Contractor shall remove the fence when directed by Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Contractor shall place all applicable safety signs as required by 29 CFR

1926, securely attached to fence or approved surface. Contractor shall also place construction area signs on the exterior of the construction

01 00 00 - vii fence alerting campus and contractor personnel that the fence is enclosing a construction area. Sign shall indicate Construction Area, Authorized Personnel Only, Hard Hats, eye protection, and safety shoes required - Spacing of signs shall not exceed 50’ on center, with a minimum of one safety sign on each direction of fence. Provide LED light strip, continuous, on top of fence and light during dark hours of day.

I. Work areas will be vacated by Government and turned over to Contractor after the date of Notice to Proceed, and all pre-construction activities and required submittals shall have been accepted by the COR.

J. When a building/ area are turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 50 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 (VA or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the VA Campus at all times.

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 Contracting Officer’s

Representative. 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 contractor submitted, COR approved safety plan, and written approval from the COR to proceed.

Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

Contracting Officer’s Representative, in writing, 45 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 the VA. Interruption time approved by

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Contracting Officer’s Representative may occur at other than

Contractor's normal working hours at the contractor’s own expense.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 45 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Contracting Officer’s Representative. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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

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

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of VA

Campus traffic, comply with the following:

1. The Contractor shall not block any road or street, walkway or building egress without requesting in writing for approval from the

Contracting Officer’s Representative. Written requests shall be made at least (30) days prior to proposed interruption. 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 work crosses existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

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

Contracting Officer’s Representative.

N. Coordinate this contract with other construction operations as directed by Contracting Officer’s Representative. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Contracting Officer’s Representative, of buildings areas

01 00 00 - ix in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a signed report, to the Contracting Officer’s

Representative. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, window blinds, fabric 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 the areas agreed upon by the Contracting

Officer’s Representative all project working space, materials storage, and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur.

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 Contracting

Officer’s Representative to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE

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

852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and Contracting Officer’s Representative together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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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 all interior existing structures, furniture, fixtures, and equipment at all times, from damage, dust and weather. 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.

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1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage. Store such items where directed by Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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

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 VA 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. The Contractor is required to alert the VA immediately in the event any known or suspected hazardous materials are disturbed or will need to be disturbed before proceeding with work. Hazardous materials, such as PCB’s, asbestos, lead paint, cleaning solutions and other harmful chemicals shall be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. In case of an accidental spill of hazardous materials, the Contractor shall take immediate action to contain the spill and notify the Contracting Officer’s

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Representative. Washing cement, plaster, paint, oil or grease, solvents, etc. into any drains is strictly prohibited. REPORT ANY

ACCIDENTAL SPILLS THAT MAY RUN INTO STORM DRAINS IMMEDIATELY TO

ENGINEERING SERVICE AT 650-493-5000 EXTENSION 62468.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

Contracting Officer’s Representative.

B. Contractor shall protect all irrigation equipment designated to remain within the limit of work and ensure the continued irrigation of all existing planting areas to remain in place.

C. The project construction may affect irrigation operations beyond the limit of work. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure the irrigation operations beyond the limit of work, affected by the project construction, remain operational during construction.

D. The Contractor shall protect existing trees to remain by placing temporary fencing at the drip line of the trees. Provide 6’ high tree protection fencing completely enclosing the tree(s). Avoid driving major fence posts or stakes into major roots.

1. No stockpiling of materials, vehicular traffic, or storage is allowed within the tree protection zone.

2. No equipment or machinery shall be used within the tree protection zone. Work within the protection zone shall be done manually.

3. Treatment of roots exposed during construction. For roots over 1 inch in diameter damaged during construction, make a clean straight cut to remove damaged portion of the root. All exposed roots should be temporary covered with damp burlap and covered with soil or mulch as soon as possible to prevent drying.

E. 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

01 00 00 - xii 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’s Representative may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

1.12 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

Contracting Officer’s Representative. Existing work to be altered or extended and that which is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Contracting Officer’s Representative 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, plants & irrigation system, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone, computer network, etc.) which are indicated on drawings or reasonably discovered during execution of the work and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings for which locations are unknown and not reasonably discovered will be considered for adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

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1.13 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information (test borings, hydrographic data, test pits, weather conditions, etc.) furnished or referred to is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor. (FAR 52.236-4)

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all templates, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The

Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer’s

Representative. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all marks established by the Contracting Officer’s

Representative until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer’s Representative may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor. (FAR 52.236-17)

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain one full size set of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the Contracting Officer’s Representative's review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the Contracting Officer’s Representative within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Contractor shall provide all final as-built drawings prepared in approved Autodesk AutoCAD compatible software. An electronic copy shall be delivered to the COR in both DWG format and PDF along with the two hard copy sets. Drawing size, style, and fonts shall match construction drawings provided to the contractor by the contracting officer.

Coordinate with COR for allowable version of DWG files.

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1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on the VA

Campus and, when authorized by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at

Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed transitions.

1.17 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 compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by Contracting

Officer’s Representative. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the

Contracting Officer’s Representative will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

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 use and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

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

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

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in

01 00 00 - xv 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.

Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

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.

1.18 EXCLUSIVE TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor and subcontractor employees) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by Contracting Officer’s

Representative, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from odor or flying insects, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. If applicable, the amount to be paid by the

Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge. If temporary construction power is not reasonably available or accessible, contractor shall provide a temporary power generator capable of supporting all construction power requirements at his own expense.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer’s Representative, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections, distribution lines, transformers, and electrical panels, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges.

Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor

01 00 00 - xvi shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated equipment at contractor’s own expense.

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the

Contracting Officer’s Representative a monthly record of the

Contractor's usage of electricity prior to approval to submit the contractor’s monthly pay application to the VA’s Contactor Payment system.

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

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the VA Campus electrical distribution system where practical. 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.

2. Where Campus power is not practical or available for project power requirements, contractor shall provide portable power generators at contractor’s own expense.

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

1. Obtain water by connecting to the VA Campus water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection. 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative's discretion) of use of water from VA Campus system at no cost.

3. Provide drinking water for construction personnel at all times.

G. Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil required for boiler cleaning, normal initial boiler-burner setup and adjusting, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be furnished by the

Government. Fuel required for prolonged boiler burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of boiler, burner, or control devices shall be furnished or reimbursed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

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1.21 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

A. The Contractor shall coordinate the work of installation of telephone equipment by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.22 TESTS

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

B. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of the Contracting Officer’s Representative.