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PROJECT MANUAL / SPECIFICATIONS

VA MEDICAL CENTER

2201 North Broadwell Avenue

Grand Island, Nebraska

Project #636-16-822 - Correct Physical Security Deficiencies:

Grand Island VAMC

CLH Project Number 2017-01

Construction Documents (CD-3) 100% Final Submittal July 6, 2017

Calvin L. Hinz A R C H I T E C T S, P.C.

3705 North 200th Omaha, NE 68137-2321

Tel: (402) 291-6941 Fax: (402) 291-9193

CLH

Correct Physical Security Deficiencies:

Grand Island VAMC

VA Project #636-16-822

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Grand Island VAMC VA Project #636-16-822

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10-1

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 00 00 Cover Page 00 00 02 Project Title Page 00 01 07 Seals Page 00 01 10 Table of Contents 10-14 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-14 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects - Design/Bid/Build) 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples. 05-17 01 33 24 Electronic Submittal Requirements 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-11 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 07-13 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 04-13

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-12

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-11 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 02-16

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 02-16 07 84 00 Firestopping 10-11 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 02-11

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 10-14 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 02-13 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 11-11 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

Not Used

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

Not Used

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

Not Used

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

Not Used

DIVISION 21- FIRE PROTECTION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

Not Used

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for HVAC 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC

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23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 05-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 9-11 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 9-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

9-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security 09-11

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 05-13

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Vehicle Barriers-Bollards 08-16

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Grand Island VAMC, LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 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.

DWG SHEET NO. DRAWING TITLE

GENERAL

1 OF 55 G-0 COVER

2 0F 55 G-00 INDEX OF DRAWINGS

CIVIL

3 OF 55 C-101 SITE PLAN

4 OF 55 C-102 ENLARGED PLANS & DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

5 OF 55 AD115 GROUND FLOOR – DEMOLITION PLAN – BUILDING 8

X OF XX A-101 NOT USED

6 OF 55 A-102 GROUND FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 1

7 OF 55 A-103 FIRST FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 1

8 OF 55 A-104 SECOND FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 1

9 OF 55 A-105 THIRD FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 1

10 OF 55 A-106 FOURTH FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 1

11 OF 55 A-107 FIFTH FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 1

XX OF XX A-108 NOT USED

XX OF XX A-109 NOT USED

12 OF 55 A-110 BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 3

13 OF 55 A-111 BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 4

14 OF 55 A-112 BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 5

15 OF 55 A-113 BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 6

16 OF 55 A-114 BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 7

17 OF 55 A-115 GROUND FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN - BUILDING 8, 17, & 18

18 OF 55 AC114 BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN BUILDING 7

19 OF 55 AC115 GROUND FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - BUILDING 8

20 OF 55 A-201 SOUTH ELEVATION & WEST ELEVATION – BUILDING 8

21 OF 55 A-601 SCHEDULES

22 OF 55 A-801 DETAILS

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MECHANICAL

23 OF 55 MG101 MECHANICAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS LEGEND

24 OF 55 MS100 MECHANICAL SITE PLAN

25 OF 55 MH100 BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR HVAC PLAN – BLDG 7

26 OF 55 MH200 GROUND FLOOR HVAC PLAN – BLDG 8

27 OF 55 M301 MECHANICAL DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

28 OF 55 EG100 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

29 OF 55 ES100 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN – BLDGS #7, & BLDG #18

30 OF 55 ED-100 GROUND FLOOR - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - BLDG 1

31 OF 55 ED-101 FIRST FLOOR - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - BLDG 1

32 OF 55 ED-102 SECOND FLOOR - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - BLDG 1

33 OF 55 ED-103 THIRD FLOOR - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - BLDG 1

34 OF 55 ED-104 FOURTH FLOOR - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - BLDG 1

35 OF 55 ED-105 FIFTH FLOOR - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - BLDG 1

36 OF 55 ED-200

37 OF 55 ED-300

38 OF 55 ED-400

39 OF 55 ED-500

40 OF 55 ED-600

41 OF 55 ED-700

BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN–BLDG 3

BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN-BLDG 4

BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN-BLDG 5

BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN-BLDG 6

BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN-BLDG

7 GROUND FLOOR - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN- BLDG 8,17,&18

42 OF 55 EY-100 GROUND FLOOR - SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN - BLDG 1

43 OF 55 EY-101 FIRST FLOOR - SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN - BLDG 1

44 OF 55 EY-102 SECOND FLOOR - SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN - BLDG 1

45 OF 55 EY-103 THIRD FLOOR - SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN - BLDG 1

46 OF 55 EY-104 FOURTH FLOOR - SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN - BLDG 1

47 OF 55 EY-105 FIFTH FLOOR - SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN - BLDG 1

48 OF 55 EY-200 BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN - BLDG 3

49 OF 55 EY-300 BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN - BLDG 4

50 OF 55 EY-400 BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN - BLDG 5

51 OF 55 EY-500 BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN - BLDG 6

52 OF 55 EY-600 BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN - BLDG 7

53 OF 55 EY-700 GROUND FLOOR SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN - BLDG 8, 17, & 18

54 OF 55 E-401 ELECTRICAL DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

55 OF 55 E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

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Grand Island VAMC, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - TABLE OF CONTENTS I

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 NOT USED

1.12 NOT USED

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 NOT USED

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 NOT USED

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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1. 26 NOT USED

1.27 NOT USED

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 NOT USED

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 NOT USED

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 NOT USED

1.34 PROJECT CLOSEOUT – CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

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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 Project #636-16-822 “Correct

Physical Security Deficiencies: Grand Island VAMC, B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the

VA Medical Center COR or Contracting Officer.

C. Offices of Calvin L. Hinz Architects (CLH Architects), as

Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the

Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting

Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the 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.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, Correct Physical Security Deficiencies: Grand Island VAMC, Work includes demolition, general construction, alterations, installation of bollards, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures electrical demolition and construction, mechanical systems demolition and construction and certain other items.

B. Not Used.

C. Not Used.

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. Badge Requirements: 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.

a. Local ID (Minimum ID Requirement for All Employees Performing Work Under this Contract): All employees of the contractor and

Grand Island VAMC, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 00 00 -3 subcontractor(s) must display a VA issued badge (Local ID), with photograph, at all times on the Medical Center property. Local IDs allow employees access to public areas of the Medical Center and the construction area, only. All forms and additional instructions can be found at:

https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?Doc umentId=1468079&FileName=VA245-14-R-0079-003.pdf

(1) All employees of the contractor and subcontractor(s) will schedule an appointment with the VA NWIHCS Police Service for the employee to be fingerprinted and issued a Local ID through the On-line Timetrade Schedule system. All employees of the contractor and subcontractor(s) are required to login to the following web site: https://va-piv.com and create a user name and password to log into the system. Once the employee has logged into the site they will schedule an appointment to have their fingerprints taken. Employees must fill out Form #2 and bring it to the fingerprint appointment. Once the fingerprints have been adjudicated (approximately 3-5 days) the employee will receive an e-mail notification to schedule an appointment to pick-up the local ID at the PIV office.

Contractor employees shall not be allowed to work on the Medical Center property until Local ID has been issued.

b. Non-PIV Identity Card (Required for Employees Acting in a Supervisory Capacity, Requiring a VA Issued Key or requiring access to a secure area within the Medical Center): Employees of the contractor and subcontractor(s) acting in a supervisory capacity and maintaining a sustained presence on site shall be designated “responsible persons” and will require a VA issued Non-PIV Identity Card, which shall be displayed at all times when on the Medical Center property.

(1) Employee(s) requiring a VA issued Non-PIV Identity Card shall agree to be fingerprinted by the VA NWIHCS Police Service, have their fingerprints forwarded to and maintained on file by the VA Office of Personnel Management, have their name and fingerprints shared with local law enforcement agencies, and undergo a background investigation (“Special Agreement Check”) conducted by the VA Human Resources department. The Special Agreement Check shall be completed and VA identifications shall be issued to designated employee(s) prior to the start of work.

(2) All employees of the contractor and subcontractor(s) will schedule an appointment with the VA NWIHCS Police Service for the employee to be fingerprinted and issued a Local ID through

Grand Island VAMC, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 00 00 -4 the On-line Timetrade Schedule system. All employees of the co ntractor and subcontractor(s) are required to login to the following web site: https://va-piv.com and create a user name and password to log into the system. Once the employee has logged into the site they will schedule an appointment to have their fingerprints taken. Employees must fill out Form #2 and bring it to the fingerprint appointment. Fingerprints will be electronically forwarded by the local VA PIV Office.

(3) General Contractor must fill out FORM #1A/1B. Fill out sections O through S for all on-site project supervision and those employees, including subcontractors that provide project supervision or require the issuance of government key. For employees born outside of the United States, provide proof of citizenship. Return form(s) #1A/1B to project COR via secure mail or hand carried.

(4) Employees will receive an email invitation from the Security Information Center directing them to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) e-QIP site for them to electronically complete and sign their background information.

(5) When notified, employees will come to the PIV Office for photo and badge issuance.

(6) At least one responsible person designated by the contractor and approved by the COR or CO shall be present at all times when employees of the contractor or subcontractor(s) are working on the Medical Center property.

c. Local IDs and Non-PIV Identity Cards shall be valid for the duration of the contract or 23 months whichever is less. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all employees requiring access beyond the six month period renew badges and identification cards before they expire. Badge/ID card renewal shall be scheduled with the VA NWIHCS Police Service through Timetrade Schedule system for fingerprinting and card renewal 30-45 day calendar days prior to the ID card expiration. Failure to renew badges/ID cards before the end of their valid period may result in employees losing access to the Medical Center until a new badge/ID card application has been completed and approved, and a new badge/ID card issued. Costs and liabilities associated with delays caused by failure of the contractor’s and subcontractor(s)’ employees to maintain a current badge/ID card shall be born solely by the contractor.

d. All employee information provided to the VA to meet the requirements of this section is protected by the Privacy Act of

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1974. The VA follows the requirements of the Privacy Act, which pr otects personal information that the VA maintains in “systems of records”. Information provided to the VA may not be disclosed unless permitted pursuant to 38 CFR 1.500 – 1.599. Records provided to and maintained by the VA may not be altered or destroyed, except as authorized by 38 CFR 1.579.

e. Keys, access cards, and identification cards shall remain the property of the government, and shall be returned to the government at contract completion, when the employee’s presence is no longer required at the Medical Center, or when requested by the COR or CO. Contractor shall reimburse the government for the replacement cost of any keys, electronic access cards, or government issued identification cards lost or damaged as a result of negligence or malicious act by employees of the contractor or subcontractor(s).

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall 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 and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. NOT USED

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.

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2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders t o 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”.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. General Contractor and its employees shall only park in designated areas

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1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

G. Phasing: NOT USED

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H. All buildings will remain occupied and operational by the Government dur ing the Construction Period. Contractor to coordinate all

Construction activities with the COR to minimize disruption to the VA daily operation.

I. Construction Fence: NOT USED.

J. NOT USED.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. 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 COR’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 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY INSTALLATIONS 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.

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

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

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

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

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excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one l ane 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. NOT USED

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

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. NOT USED

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately

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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 identified by attached tags 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 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

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careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall t r im 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

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electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or r emoved as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

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

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

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

52.236-2).

1.11 NOT USED

1.12 NOT USED

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall 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 shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall 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

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may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

1.14 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 insure 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 to the COR 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.

1.15 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

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leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.16 NOT USED

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

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5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed f or 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, 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.

1.18 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 elevators for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted.

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

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a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

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

c. Finish flooring.

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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 COR, 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.

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall 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 shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. NOT USED

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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 smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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 as per code. 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 COR discretion) of use of water from

Medical Center's system.

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

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

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1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

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

1.23 TESTS

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

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

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

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

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. 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 system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper

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operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonable period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

F. 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.

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

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

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system

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being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a di fferent model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

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

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR , does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The Government shall deliver to the Contractor, the

Government-furnished property shown on the drawings.

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

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C. Storage space for equipment will be provided by the Government and the

Contractor shall be prepared to unload and store such equipment therein upon its receipt at the Medical Center.

D. Notify Contracting Officer in writing, 60 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 shall arrange for a joint inspection thereof with a representative of the Government.

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

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

E. 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 shall be furnished and installed by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

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

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

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1.26 NOT USED

1. 27 NOT USED

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign where directed by the COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 0.7 mm (24 gage) galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 100 by 100 mm (4 inch by 4 inch) posts (or equivalent round posts) set 1200 mm (four feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 900 mm (three feet) above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 50 x 100 mm (two by four inch) material as directed.

B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two coats of white gloss paint.

Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

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

D. Detail Drawings as found in SP-24.01 - Construction Sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is Ground mounted sign - refer to Construction Sign details as found on the VA TIL 11-

Specialty Signs. Contractor shall submit the…