36C26119B0005-0002001.pdf

VA REAL TIME WATER

MONITORING SYSTEM

(VAPIHCS)CENTER FOR AGING

SPECIFICATIONS

Department Of Veterans Affairs VA Pacific Island Health Care System 459 Patterson Road, Honolulu, HI TMK(s): 11012005

Project Number. 459-16-103

VA REAL TIME WATER MONITORING SYSTEM

(VAPHICS)CENTER FOR AGING, PROJECT #459-16-103

SECTION 00 01 00

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 01 15 List of Drawings

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 32 17 Project Schedules 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 09 72 31 Polypropylene Fabric Wall Covering 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 23 General Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

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 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-000 Cover Sheet

G-002 Index of Drawings

G-003 Graphic Symbols, Location and Vicinity Maps

ARCHITECTURAL

A-000 Overall Floor Plan- Construction Phasing

A-100 Overall Floor Plan

A-101 Floor Plan- Wing A

A-102 Floor Plan- Wing B

A-103 Floor Plan- Wing B and C

A-501 Details

PLUMBING

P-001 General Notes, Plumbing Notes, Legend and

Abbreviations

PD-101 Overall Plumbing Demolition Plan

PD-301 Detailed 1st Floor Demolition Plan

(North & West A-Wing) Plumbing Demolition Notes

PD-302 Detailed 1st Floor Demolition Plan

(South A-Wing) Plumbing Demolition Notes

PD-303 Detailed 1st Floor Demolition Plan

(Typ Patient Room, North & West B-Wing)

Plumbing Demolition Notes

PD-304 Detailed 1st Floor Demolition Plan

(Typ Patient Room, West & east C-Wing)

Plumbing Demolition Notes

PD-305 Detailed 1st Floor Demolition Plan

(B-Wing, C-Wing) Plumbing Demolition Notes

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PD-306 Detailed 1st Floor Demolition Plan

(C-Wing) Plumbing Demolition Notes

P-301 Detailed 1st Floor Plan

(North A-Wing) Plumbing Notes

P-302 Detailed 1st Floor Plan (South A-Wing)

P-303 Detailed 1st Floor Plan (B-Wing) Plumbing Notes

P-304 Detailed 1st Floor Plan (North and South B-Wing)

Plumbing Notes

P-305 Detailed 1st Floor Plan (B-Wing and C-Wing)

Plumbing Notes

P-306 Detailed 1st Floor Plan (C-Wing) Plumbing Notes

P-307 Detailed 1st Floor Plan (C-Wing) Plumbing Notes

P-501 Plumbing Details

P-601 A-Wing Water Piping Isometric, Plumbing Notes

P-602 B-Wing and C-Wing Water Piping Isometric

P-603 Mechanical Room Isometric Plumbing Notes

P-701 Mechanical DDC Schedule

ELECTRICAL

E-001 General Notes, Electrical Symbols

E-100 Overall Electrical Plan

E-101 Wing-A Electrical Plan

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Note: Missing pages are intentionally deleted.

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 RESTORATION

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 RELOCATED ITEMS

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1.16 WATER MONITORING SPECIFICATION

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing building elements, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the installation of a new real time water monitoring system as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Department of Veterans Affairs, VA pacific Island Health Care System

Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

C. Offices of MGA Architecture, Honolulu Hawaii, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the

Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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

(COR).

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

01 00 00 -1 police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, Installation of Real Time Water Monitoring System work includes general construction, alterations and necessary removal of existing building elements and construction and certain other items.

ITEM II, Electrical work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project.

ITEM III, Mechanical work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: ____________________________________________

C. ALTERNATE NO. 2:____________________________________________

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.

1.6 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.

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B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) so that security escort arrangement 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 Officers Representative (COR).

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

C. 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 turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officers Representative (COR).

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

6. Notify Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and Site Security

Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

B. Deleted

C. Deleted

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

E. Workmen are subject to rules of VAPHICS applicable to their conduct.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of VAPHICS 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

01 00 00 -5 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 Contracting Officers Representative (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 VAPHICS areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by VAPHICS 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.

G. Phasing:

CFA Building must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Contracting

Officers Representative (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 Contracting Officers Representative (COR) two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each

01 00 00 -6 specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and Contractor, as follows:

Per Overall Floor Plan- Construction Phasing Plan

H. Part of Bldg. VAPHICS Center for Aging can be made available by the Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for VAPHICS

Center for Aging 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

Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

1. No utility service such as water, gas, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of Contracting Officers

Representative (COR). Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the CFA

Leadership’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

Contracting Officers Representative (COR), in writing, 7 days in

01 00 00 -7 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 VAPHICS. 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 Contracting Officers Representative

(COR).

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Contracting Officers Representative

(COR). Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

6. Deleted connection fee paragraph.

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 marked, sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

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

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

01 00 00 -8 excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

Engineer.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Contracting Officers Representative (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 Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officers

Representative (COR). This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and Contracting

Officers Representative (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

Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and/or Supply Representative, 01 00 00 -9 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 Officers Representative (COR) together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

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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

Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from VAPHICS, Center for Aging.

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.

1.10 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

Contracting Officers Representative (COR). Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Contracting Officers Representative (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, etc.) disturbed or

01 00 00 -11 removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

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

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.14AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the Contracting Officers Representative (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 Contracting

Officers Representative (COR) within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the

Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on TAMC Army property.

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B. Deleted temporary roads.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all access leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

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• Measure free residual oxidant (FRO) or total residual oxidant (TRO) in potable water systems using the EPA accepted DPD colorimetric test method for measuring chlorine.

• Measure chlorine residuals at configurable frequencies as short as 110 seconds.

• Support water sample temperatures directly of up to 131°F, and up to 150°F using a sample cooler (sample cooler available for additional cost).

• Support ambient temperatures of up to 104°F

• Comply with US EPA regulation 40 CFR 140.74, Standard Method 4500-CLG, and US EPA Method 334.0 “Determination of Residual Chlorine in Drinking Water Using an Online Chlorine Analyzer.”

• Support a Modbus interface.

• 4-20mA output that is proportional to the Chlorine measurement.

• 2 Alarm Relays that are configurable to activate based on the Chlorine measurement The pH sensors must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Range: 0-14 pH

• Response: 95% in less than 5 seconds

• Operating Pressure: 100 PSI

• Temperature Range: 50 - 212°F o Electrode life is reduced when used at temperatures above 122°F. Sample cooler recommended under these conditions.

The pressure sensors must meet the following minimum criteria:

1.16 CONTINUOUS WATER MONITORING EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATIONS

1. Continuous Monitoring and Supplemental Disinfection Equipment The contractor shall provide the following Potable Water Analytics (PWA) equipment and associated equipment and services.

Phigenics WME-1175 PWA Advanced Monitoring System 2.0 Panel mounted system for automatic monitoring of free or total chlorine residuals, pH, temperature, pressure, and dissolved solids (conductivity). The system must continuously monitor these sensors and make the data available securely using any Internet connected device. The total system must be pre-wired and pre-plumbed on a single panel to ensure high quality and a simple installation.

The chlorine monitor must meet the following minimum requirements:

Programmable pressure sensor with analog and switching output

• ¼” NPT male or female connection size

• Measurement Range: -14.6 – 145 PSI

• Temperature Range: -13 – 176°F

• M12 connector with pre-cut cord lengths for hard wiring to PWA system

• LED Display

• Body must be stainless steel AISI 316L with IP 65 & 67 protection

• Accuracy range: ± 0.4% The dissolved solids (conductivity)/temperature sensors must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Conductivity Range: 0 – 30,000 μS/cm

• Temperature Range: 32 – 140°F

• Pressure Rating: 0 – 150 PSI

• Cell Constant: 1.0

• Thermsistor: 10k ohm The data logging device must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Automatically collect and log data at user selected intervals.

• Log device data date/time stamps and store in non-volatile memory.

• Store interval data locally until the next scheduled upload.

• Support a Modbus interface plus eight additional analog or pulse input signals.

• Capable of transporting data securely to servers owned and operated by the equipment supplier over a cellular, Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN), or WiFi connection, as required.

• Capable of providing secure data access and analysis using any Internet connected device.

• NEMA 4X rating Install Parameters

• Dimensions: 43"W X 40"H X 9"D

• Weight: 75 lb

• Must be mounted to a flat surface Installation requirements

• One water tap to provide a sample point from the water supply line.

• One water drain for the sample line

• One 110V electrical outlet

• Water System Requirements Requires at least 5 PSI to operate o Water temperatures greater than 130°F at 30 PSI MUST have a sample cooler o Water pressures greater than 100 PSI at 70°F MUST have a pressure regulator o Minimum flow rate to the PWA is 0.25 GPM

Drain Line Installation o There are 2 drain lines, both with ½” NPT female connection o Drain line should be copper or PVC, ½” inch size or larger to facilitate water flow to drain o Drain line must be sloped down to drain with an air gap

The PWA systems must be properly calibrated and maintained to ensure accurate and reliable performance on an ongoing basis. The Flat Monthly Fee for each system must include:

• Monthly refreshment of test reagents for the chlorine analyzer

• Consumable parts for system components to include:

o Chlorine Analyzer – reagents, tubing/cuvette kits, replacement cuvettes, check valve sets and check valve flushing kits Replacement pH cartridges (yearly)

• Cellular data connection service

• Training

1.17 Shower Mixing Valve

Shower Mixing valves shall be combination mixing valve type with heavy cast bronze body and brass system.

Concealed adjustable high temperature limit stop. Available with ADA-compliant ABS or metal handle. Similar to Powers HydroGuard Series e700 which automatically mixes hot and cold water to deliver blended water within a specified range. Uses advanced thermal actuator which quickly compensates for temperature fluctuations induced by water temperature and pressure changes. In the event of cold water failure, the thermostatic motor virtually shuts off the flow of hot water. Shall meet the most stringest performance criteria for temperature and pressure changes as defined by ASSE 1016 (Type T/P).

Shall feature cast-brass construction and an adjustable brass to brass high limit temperature stop, self-contained cartridge, corrosion resistant internal component, integral checks and back to back shallow wall installation capability. All parts of the mixing valve shall be accessible from the front of the valve. Valves shall be open in the cold water position to ensure maximum bather safety and comfort.

Connections...1/2" Sweat inlet/outlet Capacity...........4 gpm Maximum hot water supply temperature.....190 Degrees F Minimum hot water temperature (approach temperature)...10 Degrees F Maximum operating pressure......125psig Temperature ranges (for +/- 3degrees performance).....90 - 110 Degrees High water temperature stop .........adjustable factory set at 110 degrees F Minimum flow ...........1.0 gpm standards ...............CSA B125.1, ASME 112.18.1 ASSE 1016 T/P

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

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

C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officers

Representative (COR). Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

1.23 TESTS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by VAPHICS. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the Contracting Officers Representative

(COR) coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site.

Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth.

Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed.

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

E. Deleted.

F. All service lines such as noted above for relocated equipment shall be in place at point of relocation ready for use before any existing equipment is disconnected. Make relocated existing equipment ready for operation or use immediately after re-installation.

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A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment indicated by symbol

"R" or otherwise shown to be relocated by the Contractor.

B. Perform relocation of such equipment or items at such times and in such a manner as directed by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

C. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and installation of relocated equipment; and leave such equipment in proper operating condition.

D. Deleted.

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and shall be considered concluded only when the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the

Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The

Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the Contracting Officers Representative (COR), does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

SECTION 01 32 16.17

PROJECT SCHEDULES

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. The Contractor shall develop a Critical Path Method (CPM) plan and schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the contract requirements (Project

Schedule), and shall keep the Project Schedule up-to-date in accordance with the requirements of this section and shall utilize the plan for scheduling, coordinating and monitoring work under this contract

(including all activities of subcontractors, equipment vendors and suppliers). Conventional Critical Path Method (CPM) technique shall be utilized to satisfy both time and cost applications.

1.2 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE:

A. The Contractor shall designate an authorized representative responsible for the Project Schedule including preparation, review and progress reporting with and to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR)

B. The Contractor's representative shall have direct project control and complete authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in fulfilling the requirements of this specification section.

C. The Contractor’s representative shall have the option of developing the project schedule within their organization or to engage the services of an outside consultant. If an outside scheduling consultant is utilized, Section 1.3 of this specification will apply.

1.3 CONTRACTOR'S CONSULTANT:

A. The Contractor shall submit a qualification proposal to the Contracting

Officers Representative (COR), within 10 days of bid acceptance. The qualification proposal shall include:

1. The name and address of the proposed consultant.

2. Information to show that the proposed consultant has the qualifications to meet the requirements specified in the preceding paragraph.

3. A representative sample of prior construction projects, which the proposed consultant has performed complete project scheduling services. These representative samples shall be of similar size and scope.

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B. The Contracting Officers Representative (COR) has the right to approve or disapprove the proposed consultant, and will notify the Contractor of the VA decision within seven calendar days from receipt of the qualification proposal. In case of disapproval, the Contractor shall resubmit another consultant within 10 calendar days for renewed consideration. The Contractor shall have their scheduling consultant approved prior to submitting any schedule for approval.

1.4 COMPUTER PRODUCED SCHEDULES

A. The contractor shall provide monthly, to the Department of Veterans

Affairs (VA), all computer-produced time/cost schedules and reports generated from monthly project updates.

B. The contractor shall be responsible for the correctness and timeliness of the computer-produced reports. The Contractor shall also responsible for the accurate and timely submittal of the updated project schedule and all CPM data necessary to produce the computer reports and payment request that is specified.

C. The VA will report errors in computer-produced reports to the

Contractor’s representative within ten calendar days from receipt of reports. The Contractor shall reprocess the computer-produced reports and associated diskette(s), when requested by the Contracting Officers

Representative (COR) to correct errors which affect the payment and schedule for the project.

1.5 THE INTERIM AND FINAL PROJECT SCHEDULE SUBMITTAL

A. Interim Schedule Submittal: Within 21 calendar days after receipt of

Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit for the Contracting

Officers Representative (COR) to review hard copy and an electronic file in the previously approved CPM schedule program. Each activity/event on the computer-produced schedule shall contain as a

01 32 16.17 - 2 minimum, but not limited to, activity/event ID, activity/event description, duration, budget amount, early start date, early finish date, late start date, late finish date and total float. Work activity/event relationships shall be restricted to finish-to-start and start-to-start without lead or lag constraints. Activity/event date constraints, not required by the contract, will not be accepted unless submitted to and approved by the Contracting Officers Representative

(COR). The contractor shall make a separate written detailed request to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) identifying these date constraints and secure the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) written approval before incorporating them into the Project Schedule.

The Contracting Officers Representative (COR) separate approval of the interim schedule shall not excuse the contractor of this requirement.

Logic events (non-work) will be permitted where necessary to reflect proper logic among work events, but must have zero duration. The complete working interim Project Schedule shall reflect the Contractor's approach to scheduling the complete project and shall include at a minimum, the following activities:

1. All phasing described in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-

OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS- Paragraph “Phasing”

2. Procurement- Submittals, review and approvals, fabrication and delivery, of all key and long lead time procurement items.

3. Summary activities which are necessary (and are not included above) to properly show:

a. The approach to scheduling the remaining work. The work for each major trade must be represented by at least one summary activity, so that the work cumulatively shows the entire project schedule.

b. Summary activities shall have the trade code of SUM

B. Deleted interim schedule.

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C. The complete working schedule shall reflect the Contractor's approach to scheduling the complete project. The final Project Schedule in its original form shall contain no contract changes or delays which may have been incurred during the final schedule development period and shall reflect the Contractors as bid schedule. These changes/delays shall be entered at the first update after the final Project Schedule has been approved. The Contractor should provide their requests for time and supporting time extension analysis for contract time as a result of contract changes/delays, after this update, and in accordance with

Article, ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT COMPLETION.

D. Within 30 calendar days after receipt of the complete shop drawings and the complete final Project Schedule, the Contracting Officer or his representative, will do one or both of the following:

1. Notify the Contractor concerning his actions, opinions, and objections.

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2. A meeting with the Contractor at or near the job site for joint review, correction or adjustment of the proposed plan will be scheduled if required. Within 14 calendar days after the joint review, the Contractor shall revise and shall submit three blue line copies of the revised Project Schedule, three copies of the revised computer-produced activity/event ID schedule and a revised electronic file as specified by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) .

The revised submission will be reviewed by the Contracting Officers

Representative (COR) and, if found to be as previously agreed upon, will be approved.

E. The approved baseline schedule and the computer-produced schedule(s) generated there from shall constitute the approved baseline schedule until subsequently revised in accordance with the requirements of this section.

F. The Complete Project Schedule shall contain an appropriate amount of work activities/events.

1.6 WORK ACTIVITY/EVENT COST DATA

A. The Contractor shall cost load all work activities/events except procurement activities. The cumulative amount of all cost loaded work activities/events (including alternates) shall equal the total contract price. Prorate overhead, profit and general conditions on all work activities/events for the entire project length. The contractor shall generate from this information cash flow curves indicating graphically the total percentage of work activity/event dollar value scheduled to be in place on early finish, late finish. These cash flow curves will be used by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) to assist him in determining approval or disapproval of the cost loading. Negative work activity/event cost data will not be acceptable, except on VA issued contract changes.

B. The Contractor shall cost load work activities/events for guarantee period services, test, balance and adjust various systems in accordance with the provisions in Article, FAR 52.232 – 5 (PAYMENT UNDER

FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS) and VAAR 852.236 – 83 (PAYMENT UNDER

FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS).

C. In accordance with FAR 52.236 – 1 (PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE

CONTRACTOR) and VAAR 852.236 – 72 (PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE

CONTRACTOR), the Contractor shall submit, simultaneously with the cost per work activity/event of the construction schedule required by this

Section, a responsibility code for all activities/events of the project for which the Contractor's forces will perform the work.

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D. The Contractor shall cost load work activities/events for all BID ITEMS.

1.7 PROJECT SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

A. Show on the project schedule the sequence of work activities/events required for complete performance of all items of work. The Contractor

Shall:

1. Show activities/events as:

a. Contractor's time required for submittal of shop drawings, templates, fabrication, delivery and similar pre-construction work.

b. Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and Architect-Engineer's review and approval of shop drawings, equipment schedules, samples, template, or similar items.

c. Interruption of VA Facilities utilities, delivery of Government furnished equipment, and rough-in drawings, project phasing and any other specification requirements.

d. Test, balance and adjust various systems and pieces of equipment, maintenance and operation manuals, instructions and preventive maintenance tasks.

e. VA inspection and acceptance activity/event with a minimum duration of five work days at the end of each phase and immediately preceding any VA move activity/event required by the contract phasing for that phase.

2. Show not only the activities/events for actual construction work for each trade category of the project, but also trade relationships to indicate the movement of trades from one area, floor, or building, to another area, floor, or building, for at least five trades who are performing major work under this contract.

3. Break up the work into activities/events of a duration no longer than

20 work days each or one reporting period, except as to non-construction activities/events (i.e., procurement of materials, delivery of equipment, concrete and asphalt curing) and any other activities/events for which the Contracting Officers Representative

(COR) may approve the showing of a longer duration. The duration for

VA approval of any required submittal, shop drawing, or other submittals will not be less than 20 work days.

4. Describe work activities/events clearly, so the work is readily identifiable for assessment of completion. Activities/events labeled

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"start," "continue," or "completion," are not specific and will not be allowed. Lead and lag time activities will not be acceptable.

5. The schedule shall be generally numbered in such a way to reflect either discipline, phase or location of the work.

B. The Contractor shall submit the following supporting data in addition to the project schedule:

1. The appropriate project calendar including working days and holidays.

2. The planned number of shifts per day.

3. The number of hours per shift.

Failure of the Contractor to include this data shall delay the review of the submittal until the Contracting Officer is in receipt of the missing data.

C. To the extent that the Project Schedule or any revised Project Schedule shows anything not jointly agreed upon, it shall not be deemed to have been approved by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR). Failure to include any element of work required for the performance of this contract shall not excuse the Contractor from completing all work required within any applicable completion date of each phase regardless of the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) approval of the

Project Schedule.

D. Compact Disk Requirements and CPM Activity/Event Record Specifications:

Submit to the VA an electronic file(s) containing one file of the data required to produce a schedule, reflecting all the activities/events of the complete project schedule being submitted.

1.8 PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR:

A. Monthly, the contractor shall submit the request for payment through te contracting officer based on the approved schedule of values using AIA application and certificate for payment documents G702 & G703 reflecting updated schedule activities and cost data in accordance with the provisions of the following Article, PAYMENT AND PROGRESS REPORTING, as the basis upon which progress payments will be made pursuant to Article, FAR 52.232 – 5

(PAYMENT UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS) and VAAR 852.236 – 83

(PAYMENT UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS). The Contractor shall be entitled to a monthly progress payment upon approval of estimates as determined from the currently approved updated project schedule. Monthly payment requests shall include: a listing of all agreed upon project schedule changes and associated data; and an electronic file (s) of the resulting monthly updated schedule.

B. Approval of the Contractor’s monthly Application for Payment shall be contingent, among other factors, on the submittal of a satisfactory monthly update of the project schedule.

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1.9 PAYMENT AND…