Att. 8 Addendum to Specifications Volume 1-36C77623B0054.pdf

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Project Number 636-805

(VEG 20.26)

Iowa City VA Health Care System Improve Site Waste Management

601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246

Building 1

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

100% Construction Documents Package Addendum 1

Volume I – Sections 00-12

September 25, 2023

750 W. HAMPDEN AVE. #300

ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110

Ph (720) 550-6307

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023 100% Construction Documents

Final Stamped Submittal

This page intentionally left blank.

Kerry L. Madigan, PE Fire Protection Engineer

04/20/2023

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023 100% Construction Documents

Final Stamped Submittal

This page

01-01-21

00 01 10 - 1

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01-21

01 00 01 Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA)

01 00 02 ILSM Evaluation

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 03-20

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-21

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023 100% Construction Documents

Final Stamped Submittal

00 01 10 - 2

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 83 16 Fiberglass Reinforced Paneling custom

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 01-21

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 01-21

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 62 63 Stainless Steel Wall Base custom

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 67 23.60 Resinous Urethane and Epoxy Mortar Flooring (RES-6A) 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

10 28 00 Housekeeping and Laundry Accessories 01-21

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023 100% Construction Documents

Final Stamped Submittal

00 01 10 - 3

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 08-20

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

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

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

00 01 10 - 4

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-22

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

05-01-20

00 01 15 - 1

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER

GI002 GENERAL INFORMATION AND ABBREVIATIONS

GI003 ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

GI004 SPACE ALLOCATION PLAN

GI100 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - OVERALL BASEMENT

GI120 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - PROJECT AREA

GC001 CONSTRUCTION LOGISTICS/STAGING & SITE PLAN

GC002 CONSTRUCTION PHASING PLAN

GC010 ILSM AND ICRA PLAN BASEMENT LEVEL

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

H-110 ABATEMENT PLAN BASEMENT LEVEL

ARCHITECTURAL

AD110 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN BASEMENT LEVEL

AD120 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN RCP BASEMENT LEVEL

A-110 ARCHITECTURAL PLAN BASEMENT LEVEL

A-120 ARCHITECTURAL RCP BASEMENT LEVEL

A-130 ARCHITECTURAL FINISH PLAN BASEMENT LEVEL

A-140

ARCHITECTURAL EQUIPMENT PLAN & SCHEDULE BASEMENT

LEVEL

A-150 ARCHITECTURAL ROOF PLAN

A-210 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-310 BUILDING SECTIONS

A-320 WALL SECTIONS

A-321 WALL SECTIONS

A-410 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

A-411 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

A-412 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-413 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-510 PLAN DETAILS

A-512 PLAN DETAILS

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023 100% Construction Documents

Final Stamped Submittal

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

00 01 15 - 2

A-520 CEILING DETAILS

A-540 SECTION DETAILS

A-550 FLOOR FINISH DETAILS

A-610 WALL TYPE SCHEDULE

A-620 DOOR SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

A-630 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE AND TYPICAL FINISH DETAI LS

FIRE PROTECTION

F-001 FIRE PROTECTION GENERAL

FD110 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN BASEMENT LEVEL

FD120 FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION RCP BASEMENT LEVEL

FA110 FIRE ALARM PLAN BASEMENT LEVEL

FX120 FIRE SUPPRESSION RCP BASEMENT LEVEL

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS, AND LEGENDS

PD110 PLUMBING DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

PP110 PLUMBING PIPING AND MED GAS FLOOR PLAN

PW110 PLUMBING SANITARY PIPING FLOOR PLAN

P-601 PLUMBING SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

M-002 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS AND LEGENDS

MD110 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

MH110 MECHANICAL HVAC FLOOR PLAN

MH111 MECHANICAL HVAC FLOOR PLANS – BLDG 2 ROOF

MP110 MECHANICAL PIPING FLOOR PLAN

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-601 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

M-701 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

E-002 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS

ED110 ELECTRICAL DEMO PLAN

ED111 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING DEMO PLAN

EL120 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING RCP BASEMENT LEVEL

EP110 ELECTRICAL POWER FLOOR PLAN

EP111 ELECTRICAL POWER ROOF PLAN

ET110 ELECTRICAL TELECOM FLOOR PLAN

E-510 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023 100% Construction Documents

Final Stamped Submittal

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

00 01 15 - 3

E-610 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E-611 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E-612 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

E-614 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

E-615 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SCHEDULES

- - - END - - -

Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023 100% Construction Documents

Final Stamped Submittal

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023 100% Construction Documents

Final Stamped Submittal

This page

01 00 00 - 1

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor, equipment, testing, and materials and perform work for the “Improve Site Waste Management” Project at the Iowa City

VA Medical Care System as required by Drawings and

Specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

C. Offices of Valhalla Engineering Group, LLC., 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/COR or his or her duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable COR to be present at the site in time to observe proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays 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.

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 2

F. Normal working hours for this contract will be from 7:00 AM to

4:30 PM (local time) Monday through Friday except for weekends and established Federal Holidays.

G. Performing on-site work outside normal working hours will require approval from the Contracting Officer and the COR. Requests shall be submitted via email at least 72 hours prior to the requested date and at no additional cost to the Government. Approvals are subject to the availability of on-site staff.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID Work includes general construction and alterations, including concrete, masonry, rough carpentry, doors and hardware, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, low voltage, roofing repair/replacement, and interior finishes and removal of existing construction and certain other items as necessary for renovation.

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.

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 3

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer/COR 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/COR. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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/COR.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting Officer or Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of Project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. Wherever the Work requires the General Contractor to gain temporary access to the Government controlled spaces, the COR will issue necessary keys to the General Contractor only. The keys issued are and remain Government property. The General

Contractor will be required to sign in receipt of any keys issued and is responsible for returning them to the COR. Keys will not be issued to subs, the General Contractor is solely responsible.

3. The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores at completion of the work. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 4

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all

Drawings, Project manual, and other Project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the Project.

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/COR upon request.

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

Contracting Officer/COR.

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

VA.

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

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

Security, access, and maintenance of all Project Drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the EDMS system.

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 5

“Sensitive information” including Drawings and other

Documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted

24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with Contracting Officer’s

Representative.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer/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 Contracting Officer/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/COR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

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

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 6 authorized by the Contracting Officer/COR. 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. Workers are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

F. 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.

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

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

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

Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to

Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 7

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

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

All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility

Company involved:

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

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measures to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR at least two weeks in advance (three weeks in advance for medical gas shutdowns) of the proposed

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 8 date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR, and Contractor, as follows:

PHASE 1:

Phase 1B: Temporary Removal and Relocation of All Equipment and

Supplies

• Temporary relocation of equipment and supplies within the EMS and Med Gas areas to be determined by the Iowa city VA Health

Care System.

Phase 1B: Lead Abatement

• Install the first construction barriers as indicated on

Drawings.

• Refer to pages in Drawing set GC002 Construction Phasing and H-

110 Abatement Plan. Areas shaded in red have tested positive and will be abated.

PHASE 2:

Phase 2A.1: Medical Gas Manifold Temporary and Permanent

Locations

• First build new medical gas storage Room 131 CMU walls and install rated door.

• Install switchover manifolds in new Med Gas Storage Room 131 and existing Storage Room BS10.

• Temporary medical gas warning signs placed on Room 131 and

BS10 doors.

• Drill holes (& firecaulk) in existing rated CMU walls to extend med gas lines from existing med gas manifolds in room

BS10B to these rooms as required below for temporary locations. Protect piping as required by NFPA 99 5.10.11.2

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 9 from possible corrosion due to cinder walls and firestopping chemicals.

• Move carbon dioxide cylinders and nitrogen cylinders into Med

Gas Storage Room 131 and nitrous oxide cylinders into existing

Storage Room BS10 and connect to switchover manifolds. Keep empty cylinders segregated from full cylinders per NFPA 99.

• Setup temporary switchover manifolds to only draw from the new locations while cylinders and manifolds are being removed from existing med gas manifolds room BS10B.

• Temporarily relocate existing carbon dioxide and nitrogen manifolds into Room 131 and nitrous oxide manifold into existing Storage Room BS10 and connect to cylinders there.

Test for leaks, pressure, etc.

• Perform switch over of med gas services to the temporary manifolds and certify system for use. Temporary shutdown of medical gas services for the switchover will have to occur off hours/on a weekend and coordinated with COR at least 3 weeks prior to shut down. All shutdowns will need to be approved by

COR prior to work to avoid any disruption to Medical Center services.

• Contractor shall minimize shutdown time, but hot taps or similar valves are prohibited.

Phase 2A.2: Medical Gas Manifold Temporary and Permanent

Locations

• Expand and renovate existing Med Gas Manifold Room BS10B and renumber BS10.

• Existing nitrous oxide manifold to be replaced by new in kind in completely renovated room BS10. Install new N20 manifold first, then connect to cylinders, then remove temporary switchover manifold and piping in rooms BS10/BS10B. Fill in wall penetrations with grout to maintain 1 hour rating.

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 10

• Install existing carbon dioxide and nitrogen manifolds being reused back into their permanent locations in room BS10, move all relative cylinders into place and connect to them.

• Remove temporary switchover manifolds and pipe connections out of Room 131 and complete MEP and finishes installation in this room.

• Install permanent medical gas warning signage.

• Perform switch over of facility medical gas services to all three permanent manifolds. Certify med gas systems for use.

Temporary shutdown of medical gas services for the switchover will have to occur off hours/on a weekend and coordinated with

COR at least 3 weeks prior to shut down. All shutdowns will need to be approved by COR prior to work to avoid any disruption to medical center services.

• Testing and certification of med gas systems installation per

NFPA 99 and ASSE 6030 shall be by a qualified party other than the installing Contractor.

Phase 2B: Department Internal Construction Barrier and Demolition

• Install the second construction barrier internal to department as shown on Drawings.

• Demolish interior partitions, finishes, and MEP items as required in green shaded area (see Drawings).

Phase 2C: Exterior Envelope Partial Demolition

• Demolish exterior envelope components, such as existing window, as indicated in demolition plan, exterior elevation, and related details within orange shaded area on Drawings.

• Remove area of roofing membrane system, exhaust fan, & opening in roof for new AHU.

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 11

PHASE 3:

Phase 3A: Exterior Building Envelope New Construction

• Installation of all new components, such as fan, compactor door, dryer vent, etc. into exterior wall and infilling/repairing exterior to match existing exactly.

Indicated in pink shaded area on Drawings.

• Install new AHU on roof and repair/replace roofing membrane.

Phase 3B: Interior New Construction

• Construction of new partitions, doors, ceilings, MEP, and finishes within teal shaded area indicated on Drawings.

PHASE 4:

Phase 4A: Demolition Along Corridors at Project Perimeter

• Install construction barriers as shown on Drawings.

• Remove the first construction barriers.

• Demolish interior partitions, finishes, and MEP items as required in purple shaded area as indicated on Drawings.

• Protect existing building and construction work already completed.

PHASE 5:

Phase 5A: Complete Department Enclosure

• Construction of new partitions, doors, ceilings, MEP items, and finishes within peach shaded area (see Drawings).

Phase 5B: Fire Protection Valve Relocation

• Relocate existing fire protection valve from above ceiling to stair well.

• Replace/repair finishes damaged by this work.

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 12

Phase 5C: Repairs

• Repair damaged existing and new construction; blend seamlessly with new construction.

PHASE 6:

Phase 6A: Wall Protection

• Install all wall protection including FRP, corner guards, crash rails, and handrails inside the department as indicated by the magenta shaded area (see Drawings).

Phase 6B: Wall Protection

• Install all wall protection including corner guards, crash rails, and handrails on corridor walls as indicated by the lime shaded area.

• Touch up any damaged finishes.

Phase 6C: Occupancy

• Test and balance mechanical system.

• Move all equipment and supplies into renovated space.

J. Part of Bldg. 01 will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of

Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

K. Building(s) No.(s) 01, 02, and 36 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical

Center’s operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 13 routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes, whether access or egress, shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting, etc. to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

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

L. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1 m

(seven feet) minimum height, around the construction staging area indicated on the Drawings and approved by the COR. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375 mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25 mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

M. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C

(40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company

(Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

N. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to ensure

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 14 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

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS and 27 05 11

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 (seven) days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

Exception to this will be medical gas service interruption, which must occur on weekends or overnight, and will require at least 3 (three) weeks advance notice to the COR from the

Contractor.

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.

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 15

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

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

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

O. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated 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.

P. 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.

Q. 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.

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 16

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply

Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three to the Contracting Officer/COR. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

Contractor and COR.

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

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

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

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 17 thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls, and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this

Contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are noted on Drawings or in Specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 18 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 (FAR 52.236-9)

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/COR.

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

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 19 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/COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant

Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this

Project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the appropriate Medical Center office. The apparent low bidder, Contractor, and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair.

2. Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes.

3. Locating equipment wash down areas on site and provide appropriate control of wash-waters.

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 20

4. Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials;

and

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter, or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

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

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 21 entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS"

(FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS (NOT USED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES (NOT USED)

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK (NOT USED)

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 ensure compliance, As-Built Drawings shall be made available for the COR to review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of As-Built

Drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR 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 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 four sets of the warranty management plan.

Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to ensure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan 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.

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 22

Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer/COR 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/COR. 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, email 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, email address, and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name, email address, and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 23

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

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

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and

Maintenance manuals.

k. Organizations, names, email addresses, 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 & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment Bonds 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/COR 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.

Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

PN 636-805 (VEG 20.26)

April 18, 2023

01 00 00 - 24

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/COR will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

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

Contracting Officer/COR to proceed against the Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to Contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer/COR, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer/COR 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/COR for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/reviewed at this meeting.