Attachment G Specifications.pdf

EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Loma Linda VA Health Care System

Loma Linda, CA

SPECIFICATIONS

Date: July 10, 2020

605-20-420 LOMA LINDA VA MEDICAL CENTER , 2020

EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES

00 01 07-1

SEALS PAGE

Section 00 01 07

1.1 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

A. Architect:

1. Davy Architecture

2. License – Eric Davy, Architect, California #C-14152

3. Responsible for Spec Sections as noted on Table of Contents (TOC).

B. Structural Engineer:

1. Wiseman + Roy Structural Engineers

2. License – Jim Wiseman, Structural Engineer, California SE4215

C. Mechanical Engineer:

1. Coffman Engineering Inc.

2. License – Louis E. Abbott, Mechanical Engineer, California M031971.

D. Electrical Engineer:

2. License – Joseph Scott Dews, Jr., Electrical Engineer, California 19041

E. Communication Designer:

2. License – Jinze Chen, Registered Communications Distribution Designer

(RCDD), 237176

3. Responsible for Spec Sections as noted on Table of Contents (TOC.

----- END -----

B tmiller Typewritten Text tmiller Typewritten Text July 10

605-20-420 LOMA LINDA VA MEDICAL CENTER July 10, 2020

00 01 10-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. SECTION TITLE AUTHOR DATE

COVER VOLUME 1 – DIVISIONS 00 THRU 28

DIVISION 00 – SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 07 Seals Page DAVY 07-20

00 01 10 Table of Contents DAVY 07-20

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets DAVY 07-20

00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Material Information* DAVY 04-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements DAVY 04-20

01 10 00 Summary* DAVY 04-20

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects –

Design/Bid/Build

DAVY 04-20

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples DAVY 04-20

01 35 26 Safety Requirements DAVY 04-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards DAVY 04-20

01 45 00 Quality Control DAVY 07-20

01 45 35 Special Inspections WR 04-20

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls DAVY 04-20

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management DAVY 04-20

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements DAVY 04-20

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition DAVY 04-20

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE – NOT USED

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications WR 04-20

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES – NOT

USED

00 01 10-2

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 13 Through-Penetration Firestopping* DAVY 04-20

07 92 19 Acoustical Joint Sealants* DAVY 04-20

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES – NOT USED

(SEE EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE FOR PREFERENCES)

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

WR 04-20

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION – NOT USED

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING – NOT USED

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)- NOT USED

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations CE 04-20

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables CE 04-20

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems CE 04-20

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems CE 04-20

26 05 48 Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical

Systems

CE 04-20

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems CE 04-20

26 26 00 Power Distribution Units for Static

Uninterruptable Power systems

CE 04-20

00 01 10-3

26 27 26 Wiring Devices CE

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations CE 04-20

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems CE 04-20

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems CE 04-20

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communication Systems CE 04-20

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring CE 04-20

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings CE 04-20

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling CE 04-20

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY – NOT

USED

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT

USED

APPENDIX

Appendix A Submittal Register (per section 01 33 23)

Appendix B HazMat Survey; Reference Plans

FOOTNOTES

* Asterisk denotes Spec Section from non-VA source

AUTHOR ABBREVIATIONS

VA US Department of Veterans Affairs

DAVY Davy Architecture

CE Coffman Engineers Inc.

WR Wiseman + Roy Structural Engineers

00 01 15 - 1

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GI-0.00 COVER SHEET

2. GI-0.01 GENERAL INFORMATION

3. GI-0.02 GENERAL INFORMATION

4. GI-0.03 LIFE SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY NOTES

5. GI-1.01 ICRA & ILSM PLAN

6. GI-1.02 PHASING PLAN

7. GI-1.03 PHASING PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

8. AE-0.00 ABBREVIATIONS, LEGENDS & NOTES

9. AE-0.01 SITE PLAN

10. AE-0.02 OVERALL BASEMENT PLAN

11. AE-0.03 GS7-PBX EQUIPMENT RM ENLARGED PLAN

MAIN BUILDING

12. AE-1.00 OVERALL PLAN: FIRST FLOOR

13. AE-1.01 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM SB01-1A & SB01-2A

14. AE-1.02 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM SB01-3A & SB01-4A

13. AE-1.03 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM SB01-5A & SB01-6A

14. AE-1.04 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM SB01-7A & SB01-8A

15. AE-1.05 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM 1G-110 & 1H-114

16. AE-1.06 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM 1C-04E & 1E-75

17. AE-2.00 OVERALL PLAN: SECOND FLOOR

18. AE-2.01 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM SB02-1A & SB02-2A

19. AE-2.02 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM SB02-3A & SB02-4A

20. AE-2.03 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM SB02-5A & SB02-6A

21. AE-2.04 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM SB02-7A & SB02-8A

22. AE-3.00 OVERALL PLAN: THIRD FLOOR

00 01 15 - 2

23. AE-3.01 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM SB03-1A & SB03-2A

24. AE-3.02 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM SB03-3A & SB03-4A

25. AE-3.03 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM SB03-5A & SB03-6A

26. AE-3.04 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM SB03-7A & SB03-8A

27. AE-3.05 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM 3E-18

28. AE-4.00 OVERALL PLAN: FOURTH FLOOR

29. AE-4.01 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM SB04-1A & SB04-2A

30. AE-4.02 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM SB04-3A & SB04-4A

31. AE-4.03 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM SB04-5A & SB04-6A

32. AE-4.04 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM SB04-7A & SB04-8A

BUILDING 20

33. AE-5.00 OVERALL PLAN: FIRST FLOOR

34. AE-5.01 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM 1A-107

BUILDING 30

35. AE-6.00 OVERALL PLAN: FIRST FLOOR

36. AE-6.01 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM 116

BUILDING 31

37. AE-7.00 OVERALL PLAN: SECOND FLOOR

38. AE-7.01 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM 2B-104

BUILDING 32

39. AE-8.00 OVERALL PLAN: FIRST FLOOR & 2ND FLOOR

40. AE-8.01 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS: RM 1A-102 / 2A-103A

41. AE-9.01 DETAILS & SECTION

MECHANICAL

42. M-0.00 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND LEGENDS

MAIN BUILDING

43. M-1.00 OVERALL FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

44. M-1.01 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN - EQUIPMENT ROOMS

45. M-1.02 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN - EQUIPMENT ROOMS

46. M-2.00 OVERALL SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

47. M-2.01 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN - EQUIPMENT ROOMS

48. M-3.00 OVERALL THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

49. M-3.01 THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN - EQUIPMENT ROOMS

50. M-4.00 OVERALL FOURTH FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

00 01 15 - 3

51. M-4.01 FOURTH FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN - EQUIPMENT ROOMS

52. M-9.01 MECHANICAL DIAGRAMS

PLUMBING

53. P-0.00 PLUMBING GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND LEGENDS

MAIN BUILDING

54. P-1.00 OVERALL FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN

ELECTRICAL

55. E-0.00 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

MAIN BUILDING

56. E-1.00 OVERALL FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

57. E-1.01 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN - EQUIPMENT ROOMS

58. E-1.02 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN - TELECOM ROOMS

59. E-1.03 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN - EQUIPMENT ROOMS

60. E-2.00 OVERALL SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

61. E-2.01 SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN - EQUIPMENT ROOMS

62. E-2.02 SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN - EQUIPMENT ROOMS

63. E-3.00 OVERALL THIRD FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

64. E-3.01 THIRD FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN - EQUIPMENT ROOMS

65. E-3.02 THIRD FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN - EQUIPMENT ROOMS

66. E-3.03 THIRD FLOOR EQUIPMENT ROOM PLAN

67. E-4.00 OVERALL FOURTH FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

68. E-4.01 FOURTH FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN - EQUIPMENT ROOMS

69. E-4.02 FOURTH FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN - EQUIPMENT ROOMS

BUILDING 20

70. E-5.00 BLDG 20 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

BUIILDING 30

71. E-6.00 BLDG 30 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

BUILDING 31

72. E-7.00 BLDG 31 SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

BUILDING 32

73. E-8.00 BLDG 32 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

74. E-8.01 BLDG 32 SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

00 01 15 - 4

TELECOM

74. T-0.00 TELECOM SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

75. T-0.01 TELECOMMUNICATION SITE PLAN

MAIN BUILDING

76. T-0.02 MAIN BLDG - BASEMENT OVERALL TELECOMMUNICATION

77. T-1.00 MAIN BLDG - FIRST FLOOR OVERALL TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ROOM COVERAGE PLAN

78. T-1.01 MAIN BLDG - FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL SPACE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLE TRAY PLAN

79. T-1.02 FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT ROOM PLAN

80. T-1.03 FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT ROOM PLAN

81. T-1.04 FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT ROOM PLAN

82. T-2.00 MAIN BLDG - SECOND FLOOR OVERALL TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ROOM COVERAGE PLAN

83. T-2.01 MAIN BLDG - SECOND FLOOR INTERSTITIAL SPACE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLE TRAY PLAN

84. T-2.02 SECOND FLOOR EQUIPMENT ROOM PLAN

85. T-2.03 SECOND FLOOR EQUIPMENT ROOM PLAN

86. T-3.00 MAIN BLDG - THIRD FLOOR OVERALL EQUIPMENT ROOM

COVERAGE PLAN

87. T-3.01 MAIN BLDG - THIRD FLOOR INTERSTITIAL SPACE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLE TRAY PLAN

88. T-3.02 THIRD FLOOR EQUIPMENT ROOM PLAN

89. T-3.03 THIRD FLOOR EQUIPMENT ROOM PLAN

90. T-3.04 THIRD FLOOR EQUIPMENT ROOM PLAN

91. T-4.00 MAIN BLDG - FOURTH OVERALL EQUIPMENT ROOM COVERAGE

PLAN

92. T-4.01 MAIN BLDG - FOURTH FLOOR INTERSTITIAL SPACE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLE TRAY PLAN

93. T-4.02 FOURTH FLOOR EQUIPMENT ROOM PLAN

94. T-4.03 FOURTH FLOOR EQUIPMENT ROOM PLAN

BUILDING 20

95. T-5.00 BLDG 20 FIRST FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATION PLAN

BUILDING 30

96. T-6.00 BLDG 30 FIRST FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATION PLAN

BUILDING 31

00 01 15 - 5

97. T-7.00 BLDG 31 SECOND FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATION PLAN

BUILDING 32

98. T-8.00 BLDG 32 FIRST FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATION PLAN

99. T-8.01 BLDG 32 SECOND FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATION PLAN

100. T-9.01 IT SYSTEM RISER DIAGRAM

101. T-9.02 IT SYSTEM RISER DIAGRAM

102. T-9.03 TELECOMMUNICATION DETAILS

103. T-9.04 TELECOMMUNICATION DETAILS

104. T-9.05 TELECOMMUNICATION DETAILS

105. T-9.06 TELECOMMUNICATION RACK LAYOUT

106. T-9.07 TELECOMMUNICATION RACK LAYOUT

107. T-9.08 TELECOMMUNICATION RACK LAYOUT

108. T-9.09 TELECOMMUNICATION RACK LAYOUT

109. T-9.10 TELECOMMUNICATION RACK LAYOUT

110. T-9.11 TELECOMMUNICATION RACK LAYOUT

111. T-9.12 TELECOMMUNICATION RACK LAYOUT

112. T-9.13 TELECOMMUNICATION RACK LAYOUT

113. T-9.14 TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROUNDING SYSTEM DIAGRAM

STRUCTURAL

114. S-0.00 STRUCTURAL NOTES

MAIN BUILDING

115. S-1.00 MAIN BUILDING FOUNDATION PLAN

116. S-2.00 MAIN BUILDING 2ND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

117. S-3.00 MAIN BUILDING 3RD FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

118. S-4.00 MAIN BUILDING 4TH FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

119. S-5.00 DETAILS

- - - E N D - - -

605-20-420 LOMA LINDA VA MEDICAL CENTER April 29, 2020

00 31 26-1

EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

Section 00 31 26

1.1 EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

A. This Document with its referenced attachments is part of the

Procurement and Contracting Requirements for Project. They provide

Owner's information for Bidders' convenience and are intended to supplement rather than serve in lieu of Bidders' own investigations.

They are made available for Bidders' convenience and information but are not a warranty of existing conditions. This Document and its attachments are not part of the Contract Documents.

B. An existing internal environmental report: “Asbestos and Lead Survey” prepared by Mabbett and Associates, Inc., dated March 30, 2017, is available for viewing in its entirety upon request. As pertaining to this project area, select figures from the Mabbett, Asbestos and Lead survey, are presented for reference as appended to this Document – see Appendix B.

C. Related Requirements:

1. Demolition specification sections.

2. Instructions to bidders.

01 00 00 -1

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 structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for 605-20-420 EHRM Infrastructure

Upgrades as required by drawings and specifications.

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

VA Medical Center Loma Linda as identified in the Invitation for Bid

Notice.

C. Offices of Davy Architecture, 1053 10th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101, 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 (COR).

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

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

01 00 00 -2

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, 605-20-420 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and certain other items, as described in stipulated contract documents.

1. Labor quotes from vendor must include field-termination of fiber.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without 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 Officer so that security 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 and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the

01 00 00 -3 event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

D. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

6. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

01 00 00 -4

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. Vendor will have no more than two vehicles on site in the LLVAMC parking area at any given time. All other vehicles will be parked off-site. Vehicles may be brought on site for the purposes of loading and unloading tools, equipment, personnel, and or materials but any vehicle that exceeds the initial vehicle count must be removed from the campus.

2. Unauthorized or excess vehicles will be towed at the contractors’ expense.

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

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

01 00 00 -5

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

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

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

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning ofMedical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR //where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

01 00 00 -6

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

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

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

G. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to: Work as described in Contract Documents.

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as shown in drawing set:

01 00 00 -7

H. Building(s) No.(s) #1, Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Medical Center

(LLVAMC) will be occupied during performance of work.; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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

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

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

J. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services forMedical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

01 00 00 -8

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of . Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations ofMedical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, 01 00 00 -9 payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged 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

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed byboth, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

01 00 00 -10

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 COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

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

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

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make 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 workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

01 00 00 -11

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor

01 00 00 -12 shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

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

1.10 RESTORATION

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

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or

01 00 00 -13 removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

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

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

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

1.11 AS-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 ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR [Chief

Engineer][Chief of Facilities Management] within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the

COR.

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

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit a digital copy of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled.

The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to

01 00 00 -14 render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved.

Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer.

Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating:

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

01 00 00 -15

f. Names, addresses and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

i. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

k. Organizations, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

l. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the construction period. Start date unknown but expected to be one year check with Beth Emmons first.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

01 00 00 -16

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor.

This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.

Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

01 00 00 -17

Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

4. The “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

a. Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational, causing a security, fire or safety problem.

b. Interior, exterior personnel doors or hardware, not functioning properly, causing security, fire or safety problem.

Code 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

b. Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

Code 1-Electrical

01 00 00 -18

a. Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical

a. Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

b. Receptacles and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1-Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly

b. Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior

a. Floors damaged.

01 00 00 -19

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

Code 1-Roof Leaks

a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2-Water (Exterior)

a. No water to facility.

Code 2-Water (Hot)

a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3

a. All work not listed above.

E. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contracting

Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit two (2) record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

01 00 00 -20

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

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

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.

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.

01 00 00 -21

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, 01 00 00 -22 maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

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

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

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

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

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators.

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Contractor may use SERVICE elevators in Building Nos. 1 for use at any time. and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting…