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Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System Grand Island, NE

Air Cooled Chiller Addition Construction Documents Specifications

April 2, 2019 MEI Project #: 18333

CLH Architects

3705 North 200th Street I Elkhorn, NE 68022

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SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 33 23 SUBMITTAL TRANSMITTAL

01 33 24 ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 33 25 SUBMITTAL LIST

01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 19 REFERENCE STANDARDS

01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

Facility Construction Subgroup

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 50 00 METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 91 00 PAINTING

Facility Services Subgroup

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 COMMON WORK REULTS FOR HVAC

23 05 12 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION

EQUIPMENT

23 05 41 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT . 6

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 11 HVAC INSULATION

23 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS

23 09 23 DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

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23 21 13 HYDRONIC PIPING

23 23 00 REFRIGERANT PIPING

23 64 00 PACKAGED WATER CHILLERS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

26 29 11 MOTOR CONTROLLERS

26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Site and Infrastructure Subgroup

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 20 00 EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 40 LOUVERED FENCING AND GATES

32 90 00 PLANTING

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.13 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.15 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.16 TESTS

1.17 INSTRUCTIONS

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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 installation of a new air cooled chiller as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Calvin L Hinz Architecture, 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 Resident Engineer 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 Resident Engineer.

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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, grading, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

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ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project as shown on the contract documents.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project as shown on the contract documents.

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 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

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.

C. 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”.

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.

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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

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 Resident Engineer.

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

F. 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 Resident Engineer. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

G. 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.

H. 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 Resident

Engineer.

I. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Resident Engineer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways.

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Resident Engineer of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting

Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

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

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

2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and Resident Engineer 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, 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:

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

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

2. 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.

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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 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.

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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.

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

Resident Engineer. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Resident

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

52.236-2).

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

1.12 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 Resident Engineer's 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 Resident

Engineer within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Resident Engineer.

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

1.13 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 one setof 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

01 00 00 -10 must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to 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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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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

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.

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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-Air Conditioning Systems

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

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1-Electrical

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

Code 2-Electrical

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

Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

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 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.

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1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the Resident Engineer, 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.

1.15 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, 01 00 00 -15 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. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the

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

D. 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 (at Resident Engineer's // COR // discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.16 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

01 00 00 -16 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.

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

1.17 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 Resident Engineer 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

01 00 00 -17 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 being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

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

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

Resident Engineer 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 Resident Engineer, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

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SUBMITTAL TRANSMITTAL

Calvin L. Hinz Architects, P.C. Veterans Administration

3705 North 200th Street 2201 Broadwell Avenue

Elkhorn, NE 68022 Grand Island, Nebraska 68803

(402) 291-6941 FAX: (402) 291-9193 Architect’s Project Number: 2018-22

Date: s

Contractor: s By:

Telephone: s FAX: s

Transmittal Number ___________________Resubmittal Number ________________Previous Transmittal No._________________

The General Contractor shall review, stamp, sign with his approval and submit all copies. By approving and submitting Shop

Drawings and Samples, the Contractor thereby represents that he has determined and verified all field measurements, field construction criteria, materials, catalog numbers and similar data, or will do so, and that he has checked and coordinated each Shop

Drawing and Sample with the requirements of the Work and of the Contract Documents.

Section

Number Description Manufacturer Dwg. Or Data No. Action Taken

(THIS SPACE FOR ARCHITECT)

Date to Consultant: Consultant: Date Returned from Consultant: ____________

The above drawings are returned with action as designated above in accordance with the following legend:

A – No Exceptions Taken

B – Make Corrections Noted By:________________________________________

C – Rejected

D – Revise & Resubmit

E – Submit Specified Item Date: _____________________________________

R – Receipt Acknowledged

CALVIN L. HINZ ARCHITECTS, P.C.

NOTE: One copy of this form must accompany each copy of shop drawings submitted for review. Review is only for conformance with the design concept of the project and compliance with the information given in the Contract Documents. Review does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors or omissions.

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SECTION 01 33 24

ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies requirements for provision and use of an electronic, web-based service for submittal and tracking of construction submittals for the Project.

1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

A. Additional submittal requirements: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

1.3 SUMMARY:

A. The intent of electronic submittals is to expedite the construction process by reducing paperwork, improving information flow, and decreasing turnaround time.

B. Shop drawing and product data submittals shall be transmitted to

Architect in electronic (PDF) format using a web-based service designed specifically for transmitting and tracking submittals between construction team members.

C. The electronic submittal process is not intended for color samples, color charts, or physical material samples.

1.4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURES:

A. Submittal Preparation - Contractor may use any or all of the following options:

1. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide electronic (PDF) submittals to

Contractor via the submittal exchange website.

2. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide paper submittals to General

Contractor who electronically scans and converts to PDF format.

3. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide paper submittals to Scanning

Service which electronically scans and converts to PDF format.

B. Contractor shall review, comment, and apply electronic stamp certifying that the submittal (as noted) complies with the requirements of the

Contract Documents including verification of manufacturer / product, dimensions and coordination of information with other parts of the work.

C. Contractor shall transmit each submittal to Architect and Owner

(simultaneously) using the web-based submittal exchange service.

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D. Architect / Engineer review comments will be made available on web-based submittal exchange service. Contractor shall receive email notice of completed review.

E. Distribution of reviewed submittals to subcontractors and suppliers is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.5 REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Submittal Exchange Service shall provide:

1. Web-based tracking and approval system.

2. Automated email notice for new submittals and reminders for submittals approaching the review deadline.

3. Tracking and exchange of ITC/RFI/CO’s and other similar document as well as product and equipment submittals.

4. Means for tracking of the status such documents including whether they have been approved and released by the Owner.

5. Organized storage of submittals that is accessible for review by the designated construction team members at any time.

6. Submit a complete set of submittal on CD to the Owner at the end of the Project. Include all submittals included product submittals, shop drawings, ITC/RFI/CO’s and other similar submittals.

B. Contractor responsibilities:

1. Contractor shall pay the cost of the service.

a. The cost of services shall be paid in full by the Contractor.

Contractor shall include the full cost of the service and all related costs in their proposal.

b. Training in the use of the service by the team members shall be at the option of the Contractor and, if chosen, shall be paid by the Contractor

2. Contractor shall have or obtain required hardware and software:

Internet Service and Equipment Requirements:

a. Email address and Internet access at Contractor’s main office.

b. Adobe Acrobat (www.adobe.com), Bluebeam PDF Revu

(www.bluebeam.com), or other similar PDF review software for applying electronic stamps and comments.

3. Contractor shall prepare or have prepared all required submittals in the PDF format required.

a. PDF files must be readable. As a general rule, a resolution of

300 dpi should be used.

http://www.adobe.com/ http://www.bluebeam.com/

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b. If the Architect can download more readable product data directly from the manufacturer’s website than was submitted by the

Contractor, the Architect shall reserve the right to reject the submittal.

4. Other responsibilities for submittals shall be as described in

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

a. Color samples, color charts, or physical material samples shall be submitted as described in Section 01 33 23.

1.6 ACCEPTABLE SERVICES

A. Service must by pre-approved by the Owner.

B. The Contractor may submit any service meeting these requirements for approval.

C. The following services have been pre-approved:

1. Submittal Exchange: 1-800-714-0024; www.submittalexchange.com.

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS

AFFAIRS

VA – Grand Island Air Cooled Chiller Addition

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS “x” indicates a require submittal

Submittal List

Section Number

Section Name Required Submittal

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements OSHA Training Certification of all employees

01 00 00 General Requirements Fire Safety Plan and Protection Program

01 00 00 General Requirements Phasing Schedule of Material arrival on site

01 00 00 General Requirements As-Built Drawings

01 00 00 General Requirements Maintenance and Operational Manuals

01 00 00 General Requirements Instructions and Training by Manufacturers’ Representative

01 33 23 Shop Drawings for Submittal NA

01 42 19 Reference Standards NA

01 91 00 General Commissioning

Requirements

Proof of Certification

01 91 00 General Commissioning

Requirements

Commissioning Plan (Preliminary and Final)

Section Number

Section Name Equipment/ Item Shop Drawing

Samples Product Data

Certifi cations / Test Results

Warranty O&M Manuals

01 91 00 General Commissioning

Requirements

Pre-Functional Checklist

01 91 00 General Commissioning

Requirements

Functional Performance Testing Schedule and Procedures

01 91 00 General Commissioning

Requirements

Test and Inspection Reports

01 91 00 General Commissioning

Requirements

Commissioning Report (Preliminary and Final)

01 91 00 General Commissioning

Requirements

Systems Manual

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01 91 00 General Commissioning

Requirements

Corrective Action Documents

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications Steel x

DIVISION 09 – PAINTING

09 91 00 Painting Paint Materials x x x

Section Number

Section Name Equipment/ Item Shop Drawing

Samples Product Data

Certifi cations / Test Results

Warranty O&M Manuals

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC Miscellaneous x x x x x

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation

Equipment

Electric Motors x x x x

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control

HVAC Piping and Equipment

Isolators x x

23 07 11 HVAC Insulation Insulation Materials x x x

23 07 11 HVAC Insulation Facings and Jackets x x

23 07 11 HVAC Insulation Accessory Materials x x

23 07 11 HVAC Insulation Manufacturer’s

Installation

Instructions x

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems x x x x x x

Section Number

Section Name Equipment/ Item Shop Drawing

Samples Product Data

Certifi cations / Test Results

Warranty O&M Manuals

23 09 23 Direct Digital Control System for HVAC

Chiller and Pump

Controls x x x x x

23 09 23 Direct Digital Control System for HVAC

Instrumentation and

Control Panels x x x x x

23 09 23 Direct Digital Control System for HVAC

As-Built Logic and

Wiring Diagrams x x x x x

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23 09 11 Direct Digital Control System for HVAC

System Readiness

Checklists x x x x x

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping Piping x x x

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping Pipe Fittings, Unions, Flanges x x x

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping Valves x x x x x

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping Strainers x x x

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping Flexible Connectors x x x

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping Pipe Support Systems x x x x

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping Pipe Fittings x x x

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping Valves x x x x x

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping Accessories x x x x x

Section Number

Section Name Equipment/ Item Shop Drawing

Samples Product Data

Certifi cations / Test Results

Warranty O&M Manuals

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers Chiller x x x x

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers Chiller Performance

Data x x

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers Pretest Data x x x

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers System Readiness

Checklists x x

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical

Installations

Circuit Breaker x x x x x

26 05 21 Low-Voltage Electrical Power

Conductors and Cables (600

Volts and Below) x x

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for

Electrical Systems x x

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for

Electrical Systems x x

26 29 11 Motor Starters x x x x

26 52 00 Exterior Lighting x x x x

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Louvered Fences and Gates x x x x

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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32 05 23 Concrete for Exterior

Improvements x x x x

32 31 40 Louvered Fences and Gates x x x x

32 90 00 Planting x x x x

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SECTION 01 35 26

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.4 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

1.5 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSES (AHAs)

1.6 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

1.7 “SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER” (SSHO) and “COMPETENT PERSON”

(CP)

1.8 TRAINING

1.9 INSPECTIONS

1.10 ACCIDENTS, OSHA 300 LOGS, AND MAN-HOURS

1.11 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

1.12 INFECTION CONTROL

1.13 TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING

1.14 FIRE SAFETY

1.15 ELECTRICAL

1.16 FALL PROTECTION

1.17 SCAFFOLDS AND OTHER WORK PLATFORMS

1.18 EXCAVATION AND TRENCHES

1.19 CRANES

1.20 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)

1.21 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

1.22 WELDING AND CUTTING

1.23 LADDERS

1.24 FLOOR & WALL OPENINGS

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SECTION 01 35 26

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

A. Latest publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

B. American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE):

A10.1-2011 ..........Pre-Project & Pre-Task Safety and Health

Planning

A10.34-2012 .........Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to

Construction Sites

A10.38-2013 .........Basic Elements of an Employer’s Program to

Provide a Safe and Healthful Work Environment

American National Standard Construction and

Demolition Operations

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

E84-2013 ............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

D. The Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI):

FGI Guidelines-2010Guidelines for Design and Construction of

Healthcare Facilities

E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2013 .............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2012 .............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2014 ............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2014 .............National Electrical Code

70B-2013 ............Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment

Maintenance

70E-2015 ...........Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

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99-2012 .............Health Care Facilities Code

241-2013 ............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

F. The Joint Commission (TJC)

TJC Manual .........Comprehensive Accreditation and Certification

Manual

G. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

10 CFR 20 ..........Standards for Protection Against Radiation

H. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1904 ........Reporting and Recording Injuries & Illnesses

29 CFR 1910 ........Safety and Health Regulations for General

Industry

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

Industry

CPL 2-0.124 .........Multi-Employer Citation Policy

I. VHA Directive 2005-007

1.2 DEFINITIONS:

A. Critical Lift. A lift with the hoisted load exceeding 75% of the crane’s maximum capacity; lifts made out of the view of the operator

(blind picks); lifts involving two or more cranes; personnel being hoisted; and special hazards such as lifts over occupied facilities, loads lifted close to power-lines, and lifts in high winds or where other adverse environmental conditions exist; and any lift which the crane operator believes is critical.

B. OSHA “Competent Person” (CP). One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings and working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees, and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them (see 29

CFR 1926.32(f)).

C. "Qualified Person" means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, 01 35 26 -5 training and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.

D. High Visibility Accident. Any mishap which may generate publicity or high visibility.

E. Accident/Incident Criticality Categories:

No impact – near miss incidents that should be investigated but are not required to be reported to the VA;

Minor incident/impact – incidents that require first aid or result in minor equipment damage (less than $5000). These incidents must be investigated but are not required to be reported to the VA;

Moderate incident/impact – Any work-related injury or illness that results in:

1. Days away from work (any time lost after day of injury/illness onset);

2. Restricted work;

3. Transfer to another job;

4. Medical treatment beyond first aid;

5. Loss of consciousness;

6. A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (1)…