ATTACHMENT 1 - Specifications.pdf

BAY PINES VAMC

EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE

UPGRADES

BAY PINES, FLORIDA

SPECIFICATIONS

FINAL BID DOCUMENTS-R1

April 11, 2025

VA Project 516-21-106

AEW # VBAY-001

Prepared by

418 Beaver St Sewickley, PA 15143

(412) 287-7333

VA Project 516-21-106 Bay Pines VAMC

AEW Project No. VBAY-001 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 00 00 Cover Sheet 08-24

00 00 01 Stamp Page 08-24

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 01-21

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 32 00 Construction Documentation 09-23

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 03-20

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-21

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Requirements 02-21

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Selective Demolition 08-17

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile & Mastic Abatement 01-21

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

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 06-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21

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

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-22

08 87 33 Safety Window Film

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation of Floor Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 01-21

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 01-21

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 04-22

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC 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 Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 04-22

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-20

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 01 00 Basic Electrical Requirements

26 02 00 Quality Requirements

26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

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

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 25 11 Busways 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 01-17

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 07-23

27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 36 Cable Trays for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 53 Identification for Communications Systems 12-22

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-22

27 11 16 Communications Cabinets, Racks, Frames, and Enclosures 12-22

27 11 19 Communications Termination Blocks and Patch Panels 12-22

27 11 26 Communications Rack Mounted Power Protection and Power

Strips

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27 13 13 Communications Copper Backbone Cabling 12-22

27 13 13.13 Communications Copper Cable Splicing and Terminations 12-22

27 13 23 Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling 08-23

27 13 23.13 Communications Optical Fiber Splicing and Terminations 12-22

27 15 13 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling 12-22

27 16 19 Communications Patch Cords, Station Cords, and Cross-

Connect Wire

12-22

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

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28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 16 00 Intrusion detection System 09-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 09-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK 31

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

Refer to G-100 for Drawing List

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

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 and materials and perform work for Bay Pines VAMC. Work includes, but not limited to: Upgrade the facility infrastructure to support the new Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) system in accordance with VA OEHRM Site Infrastructure Requirements (provided by VHA). The project shall include, but is not limited to, building 107 addition, upgrading facility fiber throughout the buildings to each Tele/Comm

Rooms (87), provide a redundant fiber run throughout the facility to each Tele/Comm Room, provide redundant fiber mains to the PBX/Telecom

Demarcation and Data Center Rooms from the provider point, install or upgrade potentially (8400) IT outlets located throughout end user spaces, and (175) 48 port patch panels in (87) Tele/Comm Rooms throughout campus buildings (Requires field verification), install or upgrade potentially (8400) electrical outlets located throughout the end user spaces and (87) Dual Power Outlets in (87) Tele/Comm Rooms throughout the campus (Requires field verification) , upgrade facility power distribution as required, upgrade facility HVAC distribution as required, physical security assessment and upgrades, and hazardous materials remediation and abatement.as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made in accordance with what is listed in the solicitation and at the discretion of the Contracting

Officer.

C. Offices of AE Works 418 Beaver Street Sewickley, PA. 15143, as

Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during

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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 the Contractor, and shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three 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.

F. Normal working hours for this contract will be from 7:00AM to 4:30PM

(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, sitework, mechanical, electrical, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

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:

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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 escort 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. 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.

C. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores at completion of the work turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the

VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR

HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the

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“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).

Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the

EDMS system.

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility Manager.

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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. 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 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

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01 00 00 -6 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 workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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 measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the

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01 00 00 -7 duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. Certain areas of Building(s) will be occupied by Medical Center personnel.

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

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

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

4. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

5. 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 two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, Phasing plan:

Data Center Planning

1. Phase 1

a. Client Tasks: Client refers to VA/Government. Remove unnecessary network equipment, patch cords, cabinets/racks, inventory, workstations, etc., and consolidate remaining equipment to create

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01 00 00 -8 clear working space in the work area. The VA will relocate all existing servers to server rack space outside of phase 1 racks.

b. Architectural Tasks: Establish infection control, risk management, and safety measures. Remove and/or replace unnecessary ceiling finishes, wall finishes, flooring, doors, windows, signage, physical security features, etc.

c. Mechanical Tasks: Remove unnecessary legacy systems and infrastructure. Ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported. Begin demolition and new work of cooling units.

Investigate surrounding existing conditions to determine if any services are required to exist to remain or can be routed outside of the data center. remove and/or replace remaining cooling unit(s) one at a time, while others remain operational to satisfy the data center cooling requirements (n+1 design). there are four existing crac units to be removed. three of those four need to remain operational until one of the two new crac units are installed. Existing cooling units in this phase of construction the units can be removed along with air cooled condensing unit at exterior patio and all associated piping and accessories.

Install new crac-1 unit along with associated air-cooled condensing unit (accu-1), new piping connections and associated accessories. prioritize one new fully operational crac and associated condensing unit sized at n.

d. Electrical Tasks: Remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, lighting, wiring, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety. Ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported. Initiate new power and lighting pathways, wiring, disconnect switches, panelboards, grounding/bonding infrastructure, etc. provide power to new crac-1 and accu-1.

install new ups-1, battery cabinet 1, and mbc-1.

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Install new panel dp-ups-1 and row a busways.

connect existing pdus to dp-ups-1 once operational to facilitate removal of existing ups system in Phase 2.

provide power to installed phase 1 racks for use in phase 2.

install new lighting, exit signage, and receptacle devices in phase 1 as applicable. As needed, the contractor shall install temporary power to new equipment cabinets. As equipment migrations are completed, remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

e. Telecommunications & Electronic Security Tasks: Remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety. Ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported.

Initiate new equipment cabinets, pathways, rack-mounted power distribution units, Telecommunications bonding, and backbone cabling between equipment cabinets. Remove noted phase 1 racks.

install phase 1 racks as noted on drawing sheets 02-et104, et202, and et301. provide cabling to installed phase 1 racks for use in phase 2. Install new end-of-row horizontal distribution area

(hda) and in-row equipment distribution (ed) cabinets as floor space becomes available. Install new permanent link backbone cabling between new equipment cabinets. prioritize “a” series cabling segments, followed by redundant “b” series segments.as needed, the contractor shall install temporary equipment patch cords between new hda equipment cabinets and existing main distribution area (mda) equipment cabinets for connection by the client. Install new video surveillance and access control electronic security devices.as equipment migrations are completed, remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

f. Fire Suppression Tasks: Remove unnecessary legacy systems and infrastructure. Ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported.

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g. Systems Testing Tasks: Conduct infrastructure testing and labeling as new subsystem installations are completed and ensure ready for use.

2. Phase 2

a. Client Tasks: Client refers to VA/Government. Coordinate with system vendors and Service Providers and initiate equipment migrations to new equipment cabinets as they become ready for use (rolling cutover) and remove emptied legacy cabinets.

The VA will relocate servers from Phase 2 racks to installed Phase 1 racks. The VA needs 90 days for this activity.

b. Architectural Tasks: Maintain infection control, risk management, and safety measures as work progresses. Remove and/or replace unnecessary ceiling finishes, wall finishes, flooring, doors, windows, signage, physical security features, etc.

c. Mechanical Tasks: Continue demolition work and new work of cooling units. Existing cooling units in this phase of construction the units can be removed along with air cooled condensing unit at exterior patio and all associated piping and accessories. Install new CRAC-2 unit along with associated air-cooled condensing unit

(ACCU-2), new piping connections and associated accessories.

Initiate ductwork to the return section of the CRAC unit, which must remain open to the environment until all telecommunications and electrical infrastructure equipment is installed. Protect new ductwork from dust/debris until new unit(s) is brought online.

Initiate horizontal ductwork to server cabinet chimneys as units become available. As new infrastructure is installed and ready for use, remove unnecessary legacy equipment and infrastructure in their entirety.

d. Electrical Tasks: Initiate new power and lighting pathways, wiring, disconnect switches, panelboards, grounding/bonding infrastructure, etc. Provide power to new CRAC-2 and ACCU-2.

Remove existing UPS and associated battery strings and combiner box.

Install new panel NPNLP2.Provide power to installed Phase 2 racks for use in Phase 3. Install new lighting, exit signage, and

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Contractor shall install temporary power to new equipment cabinets.

As equipment migrations are completed, remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

e. Telecommunications & Electronic Security Tasks: Initiate new equipment cabinets, pathways, rack-mounted power distribution units, Telecommunications bonding, and backbone cabling between equipment cabinets. remove noted phase 2 racks. install phase 2 racks as noted on drawing sheets 02-et104, et202, and et301. provide cabling to installed phase 2 racks for use in phase 3. Install new end-of-row horizontal distribution area (hda) and in-row equipment distribution

(ed) cabinets as floor space becomes available. install new permanent link backbone cabling between new equipment cabinets.

prioritize “a” series cabling segments, followed by redundant “b” series segments. As needed, the contractor shall install temporary equipment patch cords between new hda equipment cabinets and existing main distribution area (mda) equipment cabinets for connection by the client. Install new video surveillance and access control electronic security devices.as equipment migrations are completed, remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

f. Fire Suppression Tasks: Initiate new fire suppression systems.

Remove remaining unnecessary legacy infrastructure.

g. System Testing Tasks: Conduct infrastructure testing and labeling as new subsystem installations are completed and ensure ready for use.

3. Phase 3

a. Client Tasks: Client refers to VA/Government. Coordinate with system vendors and Service Providers and complete equipment migrations to new equipment cabinets as they become ready for use (rolling cutover) and remove emptied legacy cabinets. The VA will relocate remaining server equipment to installed phase 1 and 2 racks. The VA needs 90 days for this activity. To relocate the first existing CORE

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Switch from the existing MDA to the newly installed MDA, the General

Contractor must ensure there is a fully completed fiber run terminated to TRs, and tested, prior to moving existing CORE Switch to new MDA rack.

The VA will relocate existing CORE Switch from existing MDA to new

MDA rack. The VA needs 90 days for this activity.

b. Architectural Tasks: Maintain infection control, risk management, and safety measures as work progresses and remove when construction is complete. Complete ceiling finishes, wall finishes, flooring, doors, windows, signage, physical security features, etc.

c. Mechanical Tasks: Complete new ductwork and cooling systems in Phase

3. Complete system ductwork to CRAC units.

Complete horizontal ductwork to server cabinet chimneys as units become available. CRAC units have integral leak detection, install leak detection devices in the telecommunications space.

As new infrastructure is installed and ready for use, remove unnecessary legacy equipment and infrastructure in their entirety.

d. Electrical Tasks: Initiate new power and lighting pathways, wiring, disconnect switches, panelboards, grounding/bonding infrastructure, etc. Provide power to installed MDA racks. Install new UPS-2, Battery Cabinet 2, and MBC-2. Install new panel DP-UPS-1 and Row A

Busways. Install new lighting, exit signage, and receptacle devices in Phase 3 as applicable. As needed, the Contractor shall install temporary power to new equipment cabinets. As equipment migrations are completed, remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

e. Telecommunications & Electronic Security Tasks: Initiate installation of new equipment cabinets, pathways, power distribution units, Telecommunications bonding, and backbone cabling between equipment cabinets. Remove noted phase 3 racks.

Install Phase 3 racks as noted on drawing sheets 02-ET104, ET202, and ET301. Provide cabling to installed MDA racks.

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01 00 00 -13 newly installed mda needs fiber from existing remaining mda to new mda to remain logically redundant (umbilical cord).

Install new main distribution area (mda) cabinets as floor space becomes available. install new permanent link backbone cabling between new mda and horizontal distribution area (hda) equipment cabinets. prioritize “a” series cabling segments, followed by redundant “b” series segments. Install new permanent link “a” series backbone cabling between new mda and new/modified telecommunications rooms. as needed, the contractor shall install temporary equipment patch cords between new and existing mda equipment cabinets for connection by the client. Install new video surveillance and access control electronic security devices.as equipment migrations are completed, remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

f. Fire Suppression Tasks: Complete new fire suppression systems.

Remove remaining unnecessary legacy infrastructure.

g. Systems Testing Tasks: Conduct infrastructure testing and labeling as new subsystem installations are completed and ensure ready for use.

Phase 4

a. Client Tasks: Client refers to VA/Government. Coordinate with system vendors and Service Providers and complete equipment migrations to new equipment cabinets as they become ready for use (rolling cutover) and remove emptied legacy cabinets. The VA will move second existing CORE Switch to remaining new MDA rack. The VA needs 90 days for this activity.

b. Mechanical Tasks: Complete new ductwork and cooling systems.

Complete system ductwork to CRAC units.

Complete horizontal ductwork to server cabinet chimneys as units become available. CRAC units have integral leak detection, install leak detection monitoring rope per the detail in the construction documents in the telecommunications space.

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c. Electrical Tasks: Complete new power and lighting pathways, wiring, disconnect switches, panelboards, grounding/bonding infrastructure, etc. Provide power to installed MDA racks. Install new panel DP-UPS-

2 and Row B Busways. Establish emergency power off (EPO) system, fire alarm system/devices, and connect new clean agent system to fire alarm system. Install new lighting, exit signage, and receptacle devices in Phase 4 as applicable. Remove any remaining existing PDUs and ensure all racks are powered from new overhead busways. As new infrastructure is installed and ready for use, remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, wiring, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

d. Telecommunications & Electronic Security Tasks: Complete installation of new equipment cabinets, pathways, power distribution units, Telecommunications bonding, and backbone cabling between equipment cabinets. General Contractor to complete second fiber run, terminated and tested, to the TRs. Install new Main Distribution

Area (MDA) cabinets as floor space becomes available.

Install new permanent link backbone cabling between new MDA and

Horizontal Distribution Area (HDA) equipment cabinets. Prioritize

“A” series cabling segments, followed by redundant “B” series segments. Install new permanent link “B” series backbone cabling between new MDA and new/modified Telecommunications Rooms.

Install new video surveillance and access control electronic security devices. As equipment migrations are completed, remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

e. Systems Testing and Commissioning Tasks: Conduct infrastructure testing and labeling as new subsystem installations are completed and ensure ready for use. Conduct commissioning tasks as specified.

Telecommunications Room Planning

1. Phase 1

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a. Client Tasks: Client refers to VA/Government. Remove unnecessary network equipment, patch cords, cabinets/racks, inventory, workstations, etc., and consolidate remaining equipment to create clear working space in the work area.

b. Architectural Tasks: Establish infection control, risk management, and safety measures. Remove and/or replace unnecessary ceiling finishes, wall finishes, flooring, doors, windows, signage, physical security features, etc.

c. Mechanical Tasks: Remove unnecessary legacy systems and infrastructure. Ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported. Remove designated hvac and plumbing systems. domestic water piping being demolished shall be removed back to the main and capped at the main. contractor to confirm abandoned in place capping and piping “dead leg” exceptions with the client due to access restrictions. Prepare designated space for the mini-split indoor unit in the telecommunications room.

d. Electrical Tasks: Remove unnecessary legacy outlets/devices, lighting, wiring, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

Ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported.

e. Telecommunications & Electronic Security Tasks: Remove unnecessary legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety. Ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported.

f. Fire Suppression Tasks: Remove unnecessary legacy systems and infrastructure. Ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported.

2. Phase 2

a. Client Tasks: Client refers to VA/Government. Initiate network equipment migration (rolling cutover) to new equipment racks.

b. Architectural Tasks: Maintain infection control, risk management, and safety measures as work progresses. Remove and/or replace

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c. Mechanical Tasks: Initiate new cooling systems.

Install mini-split indoor unit and associated exterior condensing unit and prepare for refrigerant piping installation.

Install refrigerant piping connections for the mini-split system serving the Telecommunications Room.

Connect condensate piping and route to designated location.

As new infrastructure is installed and ready for use, remove unnecessary legacy equipment and infrastructure in their entirety.

d. Electrical Tasks: Initiate new power and lighting pathways, wiring, panelboards, grounding/bonding infrastructure, etc.

Establish new panelboards as shown on drawings.

Install power distribution for new lighting, equipment racks, convenience receptacles, and mechanical equipment.

Install fire alarm devices and connect to the existing system.

Install new telecommunications secondary bonding busbar.

As new infrastructure is installed and ready for use, remove unnecessary legacy outlets/devices, wiring, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

e. Telecommunications & Electronic Security Tasks: Initiate new equipment racks, pathways, power distribution units, Telecommunications bonding, and backbone cabling.

Prioritize one new rack, followed by redundant racks as floor space becomes available. Install new permanent link backbone cabling to the Data Center. Prioritize “A” series cabling segments, followed by redundant “B” series segments.

Install new video surveillance and access control electronic security devices. As equipment migrations are completed, remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

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f. Fire Suppression Tasks: Initiate new fire suppression systems.

Remove remaining unnecessary legacy infrastructure.

g. Systems Testing Tasks: Conduct infrastructure testing and labeling as new subsystem installations are completed and ensure ready for use.

Phase 3

a. Client Tasks: Client refers to VA/Government. Complete network equipment migration (rolling cutover) to new equipment racks.

b. Architectural Tasks: Maintain infection control, risk management, and safety measures as work progresses and remove when construction is complete. Complete ceiling finishes, wall finishes, flooring, doors, windows, signage, physical security features, etc.

c. Mechanical Tasks: Complete new cooling systems.

Complete cooling system by providing thermostat with integral temperature and humidity sensor. As new infrastructure is installed and ready for use, remove unnecessary legacy equipment and infrastructure in their entirety. Install leak detection measures as required.

d. Electrical Tasks: Complete new power and lighting pathways, wiring, panelboards, grounding/bonding infrastructure, etc.

Complete power distribution for new lighting, equipment racks, convenience receptacles, and mechanical equipment.

Complete fire alarm devices and connect to the existing system.

Complete new telecommunications secondary bonding busbar.

As new infrastructure is installed and ready for use, remove unnecessary legacy outlets/devices, wiring, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

e. Telecommunications & Electronic Security Tasks: Complete new equipment racks, pathways, power distribution units, Telecommunications bonding, and backbone cabling.

Complete new rack installations as floor space becomes available.

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Complete new permanent link backbone cabling to the Data Center.

Prioritize “A” series cabling segments, followed by redundant “B” series segments. Install new video surveillance and access control electronic security devices. As equipment migrations are completed, remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

f. Fire Suppression Tasks: Complete new fire suppression systems.

Remove remaining unnecessary legacy infrastructure.

g. Systems Testing and Commissioning Tasks: Conduct infrastructure testing and labeling as new subsystem installations are completed and ensure ready for use. Conduct commissioning tasks as specified.

Work Area Planning

1. Phase 1

a. Client Tasks: Client refers to VA/Government. Coordinate with end users to facilitate the work in their area.

b. Architectural Tasks: Establish infection control, risk management, and safety measures. Remove and/or replace unnecessary ceiling finishes, wall finishes, flooring, doors, windows, signage, physical security features, etc.

c. Telecommunications Tasks: Remove unnecessary legacy work area outlet horizontal cabling. Seal empty outlets with blank cover plates and ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported.

2. Phase 2

a. Client Tasks: Client refers to VA/Government. Coordinate with end users to facilitate the work in their area. Migrate users to new cabling infrastructure.

b. Architectural Tasks: Maintain infection control, risk management, and safety measures as work progresses and remove when construction is complete. Complete ceiling finishes, wall finishes, flooring, doors, windows, signage, physical security

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Rooms (TR) to individual workstations. Prioritize terminating cables in the TR, temporarily leaving cable service loops above finished ceilings at workstation locations. Complete the cable installation at individual work area outlets as they become available, replacing legacy cables, and assist the Client with reestablishing Ethernet connection. As equipment migrations are completed, remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

c. Systems Testing and Commissioning Tasks: Conduct infrastructure testing and labeling as new subsystem installations are completed and ensure ready for use. Conduct commissioning tasks as specified.

J. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

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 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

K. 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.

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L. Utilities Services: always Maintain existing utility services for

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

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

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

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

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

M. 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.

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of buildings 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. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

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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 identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to…