Specifications_DRAFT.pdf

612A4-27-004 Correct Mather Loop Road and Install Speed Bumps 09-22-26

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 09-26 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 08-26 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 09-26 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Survey 09-26 02 41 00 Demolition 09-26

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE

03 30 53 Cast-In-Place Concrete 09-26

DIVISION 05 METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 09-26

DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 Joint sealants 09-26

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 09-26

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 09-26 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-26 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 09-26

DIVISION 33 UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 09-26

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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 requiremenets

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 ALTERATIONS

1.9 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.11 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.12 RESTORATION

1.13 PHYSICAL DATA

1.14 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.16 As-Built Drawings

1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.18 PRECONSTRUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (NOT

APPLICABLE)

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 TESTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

1.23 INSTRUCTIONS (NOT APPLICABLE)

1.24 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (NOT APPLICABLE)

1.25 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT OR ITEMS (NOT APPLICABLE)

1.26 HISTORIC PRESERVATION (NOT APPLICABLE)

1.27 PARKING

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

1.29 DAILY LOGS

1.30 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.31 SAFETY SIGN

1.32 REQUIRED USE OF SUBMITTAL EXCHANGE

1.33 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT (LOTO) EQUIPMENT

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor will remediate the existing pedestrian routes at Sacramento

VA Medical Center Parking Lot 4 and crossing Denker St to Building 700.

Contractor to furnish labor and materials to perform work as required by drawings and specifications.

Scope:

A. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors must speak and understand English during construction. Construction areas as defined by the contract documents will be keyed to a construction core when Notice to Proceed is issued. Access to non-construction areas is limited to public areas only. Access needed outside of construction area (i.e., mechanical rooms) will be provided by COTR or his/her representative upon written or verbal request.

C. Prior to commencing work, general contractor must provide proof that a maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

D. Training:

1. Beginning July 31, 2005, all employees of general contractor or subcontractors must have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction

Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. See Statement of Work.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Available specifications and drawings will be furnished digitally.

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1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Site Security:

1. Contractor is responsible for securing their site, equipment and materials from theft and vandalism. Contractor site security must also prevent unwanted access at all times for the safety of the general public.

2. VA COTR may request additional, reasonable requirements in addition government. CO may interpret if COTR additional site security requirement(s) is reasonable.

B. Security Procedures:

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their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Statement of Work, The General Contractor will give 3 days notice to the

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

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

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

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

D. Document Control:

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

2. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may

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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.

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

4. must be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

5. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when ther

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this

Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

E84-2008.............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2006..............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2007..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2003.............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2007..............National Electrical Code

241-2004.............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926..........Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COTR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they must undergo a safety requirements. This briefing will include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break

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Documentation will be provided to the COTR that individuals have

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 20 feet exposing overall length, separate by 10 feet.

E. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use, and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

F. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with

COTR.

G. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to

COTR.

H. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA

241 and NFPA 10.

I. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

J. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COTR. Obtain permits from facility Safety through COTR at least 24 hours in advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

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K. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to COTR.

L. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

M. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

N. Perform other construction, alteration, and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

O. If required, submit documentation to the COTR that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

P. Temporary Electrical: Contractors are not allowed to use power supplied by VA unless approved by COTR. If approved, use and installations will be in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70. At no time will VA approve temporary power connection from a critical electrical circuit.

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor must confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the COTR. The Contractor will 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 COTR and will be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities will remain the property of the Contractor and will be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

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

C. The Contractor will, under regulations prescribed by the COTR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the

Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles will not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

Contractor will protect them from damage. The Contractor will repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials will be formally requested to the COTR for approval/disapproval from VA

Facility Management.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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

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

G. Construction Safety Rounds: VA may perform Construction Safety Rounds weekly. Contractor S will be present during these safety inspections. COTR will identify the date and time of these inspections.

H. Phasing: To ensure such executions, Contractor will furnish the COTR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site. In addition, Contractor will notify the COTR one week in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site. Arrange such

01 00 00 -8 phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COTR and

Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Install new curb and extend expand existing sidewalk.

Phase II: Install new ramps and alternate sidewalk pathway.

Phase III: Install new asphalt pavement and markings.

I. Buildings will be occupied during performance of work.

1. Contractor will take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor will permit access to Department of Veterans

Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

J. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor will provide a chain link construction fence, six feet minimum height, around the construction area. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 15 inches. Bottom of fences will extend to one inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COTR Engineer.

K. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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L. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COTR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in section 1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS.

P. CONTRACT WORK HOURS and FEDERAL HOLIDAYS:

(a). Standard daily contract work hours at the VA Medical Center are from

7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Pacific Standard Time (PST), Monday through Friday, with the exception of Federal Holidays. The contractor must submit to the

Contracting Officer (CO) for approval, in writing, a notice of its desire to work during any period/hours other than the standard. Notice will include a detailed description of the type of work to be performed and its

(Weekend-Holiday-Evening-Night). The notice requesting work during WHEN hours must be submitted not less than three (3) working days prior to each period of work scheduled at times other than normal duty hours to include

Federal holidays. Approval is subject to the availability of the project manager/COTR, the type of work to be performed, the specific hours requested, and the anticipated noise level that will be generated by contractor activity. Under no circumstance will the contractor proceed without express written approval of the Contracting Officer.

1. Work Phasing/Scheduling: Contractor will work closely with the

COTR in developing a work schedule for contract performance. Advance coordination by the contractor is critical and required.

2. The work to be performed on this project will include occupied areas, however arrangements may be made so that the particular area may be blocked off during performance of work if feasible. The contractor will notify the COTR of intent to start work in any specific assigned area. The contractor will coordinate the work of all activities whereby both the Government and the contractor can continue operations with the least possible interference and inconvenience.

3. The contractor is required to have a minimum of crews for work covered by this contract and provide additional crew(s) as the work justifies. Each crew will be capable of operating simultaneously and independently of the other crew(s).

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4. The following is a list of Federal Holidays observed by all Federal

Installations:

New Year's Day, January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr, 3rd Monday in January

Washington's Birthday, 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day, Last Monday in May

June 19th, June 19th

Independence Day, July 4

Labor Day, 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in September

Veterans Day, November 11

Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day, December 25

NOTE: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. Also included is any date specifically declared by the President of the United States of

America as a Federal Holiday.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor will make a thorough survey with the COTR, of areas in which alterations are to occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report will list by rooms and spaces.

B. Re-Survey: Ten days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COTR together will make a thorough re-survey of the areas involved. They will furnish a report on conditions then existing and as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report will also list any damage caused by Contractor 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.

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D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. 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.

E. Final Cleanup:

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

F. Disposal and Retention: Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, must 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 which remain property of the Government will 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 were directed by COTR.

2. Items not reserved will become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical Center.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract will remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

1.9 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A.

(ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

B. Medical center Infection Control personnel may monitor for airborne disease (e.g., aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A

01 00 00 -12 baseline of conditions may be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition:

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

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

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by COTR.

E. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris.

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, will 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 will 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 COTR.

2. Items not reserved will become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical Center.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract will 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.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor will 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 will only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so and will 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 will trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the COTR.

B. The Contractor must protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor will 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 COTR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the

Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. For additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

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

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

COTR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, will be reported to the COTR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, will

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, will 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 will 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 indicated on drawings, and 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.

1.13 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government will not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by _the COTR__

B. Subsurface conditions have not been developed.

C. No soil report is available.

C. Government does not guarantee what materials will be encountered.

Bidders are expected to examine site of work; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

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1.14 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. If professional surveying services are required, the surveyor must be a

California registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor must perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The Contractor must certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

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

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

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and/or addition to each existing building, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, roads, parking lots, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish, and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure

01 00 00 -16 proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work.

Survey must include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established must be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COTR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

1.16 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor must maintain a 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. To ensure compliance, as-built drawings must be made available for the review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor must deliver one approved completed set of as-built drawings to the COTR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COTR.

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

1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COTR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads will 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 bridges.

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

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

1.18 PRECONSTRUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT

For every construction project, the COTR is required to perform a Pre- Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA). The COTR must submit the PCRA within 15 days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (NOT APPLICABLE)

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 COTR. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the COTR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment will 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 will be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment will be verified to be correct and it will be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment will be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

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

5. The air filtering system utilized will be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements will 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

01 00 00 -18 in temporary service will 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, will be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

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

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COTR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

B. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center or

COTR. Contractor will 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.

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government will make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services will be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor will carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

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B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, will install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, 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 will remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia.

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

Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

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:

1. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system.

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor will 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.

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

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection. 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 discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

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G. Steam (NOT APPLICABLE): Furnish steam system for testing required in various sections of specifications.

1. Obtain steam for testing by connecting to the Medical Center steam distribution system. Steam is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

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

H. Fuel (NOT APPLICABLE): 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 will be furnished by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.22 TESTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

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 an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

Contractor will furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

C. Mechanical and electrical systems will be balanced, controlled, and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire complex which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls, and electricity, etc. Another example of a complex which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient

01 00 00 -21 and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate, and other related components.

D. All related components as defined above will be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests will be completed within a reasonably short period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant.

E. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.23 INSTRUCTION AND MANUALS (NOT APPLICABLE)

A. Contractor will furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals for each separate piece of equipment will be delivered to the COTR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals will be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They will 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 will include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations will include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis will be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory, and control will be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution will 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.

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C. Instructions: Contractor will provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed instructions 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 equipment that are component parts of a complete system, will be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system will 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 will be at such times as scheduled by the COTR and will be considered concluded only when the COTR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COTR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.24 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (NOT APPLICABLE)

A. Equipment furnished by Government to be installed by Contractor will be furnished to Contractor at the Medical Center.

B. Contractor must be prepared to receive this equipment from Government and store or place such equipment not less than 59 days before

Completion Date of project.

C. Notify Contracting Officer in writing, 5 days in advance, of date on which Contractor will be prepared to receive equipment furnished by

Government. Arrangements will then be made by the Government for delivery of equipment.

1. Immediately upon delivery of equipment, Contractor must arrange for a joint inspection thereof with a representative of the Government.

At such time the Contractor must acknowledge receipt of equipment described, make notations, and immediately furnish the Government representative with a written statement as to its condition or shortages.

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2. Contractor thereafter is responsible for such equipment until such time as acceptance of contract work is made by the Government.

D. Equipment furnished by the Government will be delivered in a partially assembled (knock down) condition in accordance with existing standard commercial practices, complete with all fittings, fastenings, and appliances necessary for connections to respective services installed under contract. All fittings and appliances (i.e., couplings, ells, tees, nipples, piping, conduits, cables, and the like) necessary to make the connection between the Government furnished equipment item and the utility stub-up must be furnished and installed by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

E. Completely assemble and install the Government furnished equipment in place ready for proper operation in accordance with specifications and drawings.

F. Furnish supervision of installation of equipment at construction site by qualified factory trained technicians regularly employed by the equipment manufacturer.

1.25 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT OR ITEMS (NOT APPLICABLE)

A. Contractor will disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment and items 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 COTR.

C. Suitably cap existing service lines, such as steam, condensate return, water, drain, gas, air, vacuum and/or electrical, whenever such lines are disconnected from equipment to be relocated. Remove abandoned lines in finished areas and cap as specified herein before under paragraph

"Abandoned Lines".

D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and

01 00 00 -24 installation of relocated equipment; and leave such equipment in proper operating condition.

E. Contractor will employ services of an installation engineer, who is an authorized representative of the manufacturer of this equipment to supervise assembly and installation of existing equipment, required to be relocated.

F. All service lines such as noted above for relocated equipment will 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 reinstallation.

1.26 HISTORIC PRESERVATION (NOT APPLICABLE)

Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor will immediately notify the COTR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

1.27 PARKING

There will be no parking space on site available to the contractor for staging, container, debris box, or any motor vehicle.

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. The Contractor will develop a Construction Schedule demonstrating fulfillment of contract requirements, will keep the schedule up-to-date as required in this Article, and will utilize the schedule for coordinating and monitoring work under the Contract (including activities of subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers). The schedule will be prepared in the format of a Gantt or Bar Chart, utilizing Microsoft Project or similar computer application, subject to approval by the COTR.

B. Within 10 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, the

Contractor must submit a complete Construction Schedule for review by the Contracting Officer under provisions of Section 013323, SAMPLES AND SHOP DRAWINGS. Within 15 calendar days of receipt of the Construction Schedule, the Contracting Officer or his representative will return the submittal with any comments or objections, and if appropriate, schedule a meeting with the Contractor for joint review, correction, or adjustment of the schedule. Within 14 calendar days after the later of the return of the submittal or the joint review meeting, the Contractor must revise and submit three copies of the revised schedule for the

C. The Construction Schedule must show construction activities in sufficient detail to monitor work progress, to support application and

01 00 00 -25 certificates for payment, and to coordinate submittal review, inspection, and other activities of the COTR and his consultants.

Activities must be identified by trade and nature of task and must show durations for the activity from allowable early-start and late-start to early-finish and late-finish, with graphic distinctions between these durations made by color or pattern.

D. The Contractor must update the Construction Schedule on a monthly basis and must submit an updated schedule with each payment request. Monthly job progress meetings will be held on dates mutually agreed to by the Contracting Officer, or his representative, and the Contractor. An updated schedule will be furnished by the Contractor to the VA at least three working days prior to the meeting. At the meeting, job progress will be reviewed to verify actual start or finish dates for activities completed or in progress; remaining duration required to complete activities in progress or scheduled to start; and percentage complete for activities in progress. Any changes required to the schedule due to discrepancies between actual job progress and the schedule will be reported by the Contractor, reviewed, and submitted for approval to the Contracting Officer. Any corrective actions in terms of increased manpower, shift hours, workdays, or other measures necessary to maintain phasing or contract completion dates will be reported by the Contractor, reviewed, and included in proposed schedule changes.

1.29 DAILY LOGS

A. Include Permit use and Daily Construction activities.

B. Workers present and their work performed at the project site.

C. Egress Routes for Construction Workers should be inspected daily.

Report findings and corrective actions weekly to the COTR.

1.30 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign at site entrance.

B. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by the COR.

C. Contractor will install and post the construction signs at the entrance to the construction area. Sign will include the Contractor name, telephone number.

1.31 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign at the entrance of the project site.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design will be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by COR.

D. Post the number of accident-free days on a daily basis.

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1.32 REQUIRED USE OF SUBMITTAL EXCHANGE

A. Submittal Exchange (web-based application): The Contractor will coordinate and utilize an electronic submittal exchange to manage construction documents and submissions. The intent is to use the electronic submittal exchange as a secure online collaboration tool for sharing documents and information during the construction phase of this project. Common types of information and documents shared with this tool include drawings, specifications, BIM files and models, meeting minutes, budgets, schedules, photos, and any other contract collaboration documents.