ATTACHMENT 1 - SPEC DIV 01-13 Updated 6-3-26.pdf

21 OCTOBER 2025

EHRM

INFRASTRUCTURE

UPGRADES

PROJECT #: 528A7-22-700

SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER

SYRACUSE, NY

SPECIFICATIONS

Divisions 01-13

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CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 2

EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES PROJECT #: 528A7-22-700

SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER – SYRACUSE, NY

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CERTIFICATION

The technical material and data contained in these Contract Documents were prepared under the supervision and direction of the undersigned, whose seal, as a licensed professional to practice as such, is affixed below.

Michael R. Nelson, AIA Project Architect

DIV 00-02, 06-13

Lea M. Cosenza, P.E.

Structural Engineer Division 03-05

Michael Hubbard, P.E.

Mechanical Engineer Division 21-23

Louis Ryan Litzko, P.E.

Electrical Engineer Division 25-26

Marty A Witt, RCDD Division 27-28

Kris K. Good, RCDD Division 27-28

SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER – SYRACUSE, NY PUB. DATE: 07-27-2023

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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 07 Seals Page 00 01 10 Table of Contents 07-23 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-18

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedule 12-25 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data & Samples 22-23 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 05-24 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-22 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 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 11-21

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-21 05 31 00 Steel Decking 11-21 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 11-21 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 11-21 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-21

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 05-18 07 21 19 Foamed-In-Place Insulation 05-18

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 02

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 05-18 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 05-18 07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 01-21 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 05-18 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 05-18 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 05-18 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 05-18 07 84 00 Firestopping 05-18 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 05-18 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 05-18 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 05-18 08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-18 08 80 00 Glazing 01-21 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 05-18 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 05-18 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 05-18 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 05-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 05-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 66 00 Static Dissipative Sealer for Concrete Substrates 05-18 09 91 00 Painting 05-18

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 05-18 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 05-18 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 05-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 05-18

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15 21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 05-15

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 11-22 22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

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

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 03-23 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 03-23 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23 23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 02-20 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 05-18 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 03-23 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 03-24 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 03-23 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20 23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 03-23 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-23 23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-24 23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-20 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-23 23 84 00 Humidity Control Equipment 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 12-22

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-22 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-20 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-20 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-20

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26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-20 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22 26 19 11 Motor Controllers 11-22 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 11-22 26 24 16 Panelboards 11-21 26 25 11 Busways 11-22 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-20 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 11-22 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22 26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 11-22 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 11-22 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 11-22 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-23 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 11-22

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 12-22 27 05 33i Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 12-22 27 05 36i Cable Tray For Communications System 12-22 27 05 53i Identification For Communications System 12-22 27 10 00i Structured Cabling 12-22 27 11 16i Communications Cabinets, Racks, Frames, and Enclosures 12-22 27 11 19i Communications Terminal Blocks And Patch Panels 12-22 27 11 26 Communications Rack Mounted Power Protection And Power Strips 12-22 27 13 13 .13i Communications Copper Cable Splicing And Terminations 12-22 27 13 13 Communications Copper Backbone Cabling 12-22 27 13 23.13i Communications Optical Fiber Splicing And Terminations 12-22 27 13 23 Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling 12-22 27 15 13i Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling 12-22 27 16 19i Communications Patch Cords, Station Cord, And Cross Connect wire 12-22

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 11-21 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 09-11 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 13 53 Security Access Detection 09-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 09-11

SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER SYRACUSE, NY PUB. DATE: 05-01-2018

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 00 01 15 - 1

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

The List of Drawings can be found on drawing sheets G-002 and G-003.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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

EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES as required by drawings and specifications. Project scope includes, but is not limited to, the following infrastructure upgrades: Upgrading facility fiber throughout the buildings to each IT closet; Providing redundant fiber runs throughout the facility to each IT closet; Providing redundant fiber mains to the demarcation room from the provider point; Providing Cat 6A cabling from IT closets to all points of use as required; Installation of additional IT outlets and electrical outlets throughout the facility; Provide additional outlets in each IT closet; Upgrade facility power distribution including UPS as required; Upgrade facility HVAC distribution as required; Upgrades to physical security; Abatement of hazardous materials; New construction of Data Center server room. Includes Syracuse Location at 800 Irving Ave, Syracuse NY 13210 Buildings 1, 2, 16, and Rome Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

(CBOC) Location at 125 Brookley Rd, Rome NY 13441.

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

Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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D. 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.

E. Normal working hours for this contract will be from 7:00AM to 3:30PM (local time)

Monday through Friday except for weekends and established Federal Holidays.

F. 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. Work after normal business hours and weekends will be required to minimize impact to patient care and facility operations.

Demolition and construction that is disruptive to facility operations and patient care is to be performed 2 hours on (maximum) and 2 hours off (minimum). All domestic water, electrical, steam, chilled and heating hot water shutdowns, as required, shall be coordinated one week in advance with the COR and scheduled for completion after normal business hours.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, BASE BID – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES as required by drawings and specifications. Project scope includes, but is not limited to, the following infrastructure upgrades: Upgrading facility fiber throughout the buildings to each IT closet; Providing redundant fiber runs throughout the facility to each IT closet;

Providing redundant fiber mains to the demarcation room from the provider point;

Providing Cat 6A cabling from IT closets to all points of use as required; Installation of additional IT outlets and electrical outlets throughout the facility; Provide additional outlets in each IT closet; Upgrade facility power distribution including UPS as required;

Upgrade facility HVAC distribution as required; Upgrades to physical security; Abatement of hazardous materials; New construction of Data Center server room. Includes Syracuse

Buildings 1, 2, 16.

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B. ITEM II, BASE BID – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES as required by drawings and specifications. Project scope includes, but is not limited to, the following infrastructure upgrades: Providing Cat 6A cabling from IT closets or Data center to all points of use as required; Installation any additional IT outlets and electrical outlets as determined by the Print package; Upgrade Data center power distribution including

UPS as required; Upgrade facility HVAC distribution as required; Upgrades to physical security; Upgrade Data Center server room as required. Location Rome Community-

Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).

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. Physical security of the construction site and installations will meet requirements depicted in the next paragraph, “Security Procedures,” the VA Design Manual

“Physical Security Design Manual for VA Life-Safety Protected Facilities,” and any other applicable VA documentation.

2. The Contractor is responsible for determining the security plan that will define both physical and administrative security procedures. Once approved by the VA COR, these procedures will remain effective for the entire direction of the project.

3. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all subcontractors 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.

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2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the

Contracting Officer so that security escort and/or 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 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 tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores at completion of the work.

See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Subcontractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked

“Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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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. A limited number of 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.

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. Limited amounts of well-organized and unobtrusive materials and tools may be kept in the construction area during construction. The VA Medical Center COR may request items be relocated at any point.

C. 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

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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. Possible locations and requirements will be discussed and determined by the COR during the post-bid, pre-construction meeting.

D. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways 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.

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

COR.

F. Workers are subject to rules of the VA Medical Center that are applicable to their conduct.

G. 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.

H. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of the VA

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.

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2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working or storage 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.

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.

I. 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.

J. 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 duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

a. Normal working hours for this contract will be from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (local time), Monday through Friday except for weekends and established Federal

Holidays.

b. Performing on-site work outside of normal working hours will require approval from the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative

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(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.

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 21 calendar days in advance of the proposed date of starting work in

ICRA Class I and II work areas, and 28 calendar days in advance of ICRA Class III and

IV work areas, as well as critical infrastructure buildings (i.e. Boiler Plant, Chiller

Plant, etc.). Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the VA Medical Center Director, COR, and

Contractor.

3. A/E recommended phasing plan, put together with input from the VA COR and

Infection Controls stakeholders, takes into consideration the complexity of the

Medical Center operations and broad scope of buildings impacted by TR/TE renovations and re-cabling efforts. Phasing of TR/TE renovations and individual room

Cat 6A re-cabling will be heavily influenced by the ICRA precautions required by the

VA, informed by the associated patient risk levels. Critical patient care areas should be considered distinct from non-patient care areas (engineering, admin space, etc.)

and the contractor shall regularly consult with the VA on patient care phasing plans before commencing construction work and upon completion.

4. The following tables outline healthcare and non-healthcare spaces, and recommended phasing constraints:

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Non-Healthcare Buildings

Location ICRA Class Construction Hours – TRs Construction Hours – Cat 6A

Re-cabling Building 16 II/III Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Critical Patient Healthcare Buildings

Location ICRA Class Construction Hours – TRs Construction Hours – Cat 6A Re-cabling

Buildings 1, 2, & ROME

CBOC

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*Normal business hours, pending VA approval of Contractor work plan submitted at least 21 calendar days in advance of start of work.

*Contractor shall present work plan to the VA COR 21 calendar days in advance of work for VA pre-approval, showing max rooms that may be re-cabled in a phasing area during 1 full work shift.

III

*Normal business hours, pending VA approval of Contractor work plan submitted at least 28 calendar days in advance of start of work.

*Contractor shall present work plan at least 28 calendar days in advance of work for VA pre-approval; (3) rooms maximum may be worked on at one time to allow for equipment movement and coordination with VA staff and services. Any variations in room maximum will be on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the VA COR in advance of construction activities.

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*Normal business hours, pending VA approval of Contractor work plan submitted at least 28 calendar days in advance of start of work.

*Contractor shall present work plan at least 28 calendar days in advance of work for VA pre-approval; (1) room maximum may be worked on at one time to allow for equipment movement and coordination with VA staff and services. Any variations in room maximum will be on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the

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VA COR in advance of construction activities.

5. Contractor shall provide work phase plans to the VA COR for final approval.

Contractor shall consider the following constraints in phasing:

a. Contractor shall not commence any planned phase of work without written authorization from the VA COR and an approved outage schedule. It is the

Contractor’s responsibility to review any appropriate VA phasing forms with the

VA COR during the Preconstruction Meeting. All subsequent planned outages will need to be documented and approved in writing by the VA COR prior to regulated outages.

b. The Government may halt work in patient care areas at no cost if work impedes patient care.

c. The Contractor will coordinate with the VA COR for movement of furniture from new TR spaces prior to work starting.

d. Any TR work that causes excessive noise and/or vibrations shall be coordinated with the VA COR and shall occur only during nights and/or weekends as approved by the VA COR.

e. Contractor is responsible for ensuring continuous network connectivity for patient care spaces. Outages shall not exceed 1 work shift. Cable pulling shall only occur during non-working, non-peak hours, and scheduled weekends as approved by the VA COR, or as noted otherwise in the above tables.

f. Contractor is responsible for providing a phase work plan to the VA for written approval regarding separation of existing cables and new, and all anticipated demo work.

g. Contractor to ensure all work in current phase is complete and approved by the

VA COR prior to proceeding to the next phase.

6. Taking the above into consideration, the A/E recommends the following phased sequence of construction activities. While it is ultimately up to the General

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Contractor to determine the construction schedule, the below offers a suggested sequence of construction activities:

PROPOSED PHASING SEQUENCE

This section is a general overview of the recommended sequence of construction activities pertaining to the new ductbank & fiber distribution, MCR renovation, and TR construction and renovation activities. For specific details pertaining to the individual project components, please see the indicated references directly below the general overview:

Overview – Campus Infrastructure

*Same-numbered items can be performed concurrently

1a. Civil duct-banks system installed.

1b. Build new telecom rooms at new locations and/or expand existing TRs as required.

1c. Install equipment related to ATS 21. *Please see Electrical Drawings: sheet 01EP400Bc, sheet

01EP603, and sheet 01EP618.

2a. Pull new A/B fiber backbone cables through duct-banks and buildings to existing, expanded, or new TRs. The Contractor shall pull the A- and B-side fibers in a phased manner. This phasing must be included in a work plan submitted to the VA COR for written approval.

2b. Install any Copper or fiber backbone cables from old TRs to new TRs. *Please see Reference

#2

2c. Unbolt existing racks and shift locations for installation of new grounded racks in existing / expanded TRs. *Please see Reference #3

2d. Install new racks, cable managers and pathways in new (and expanded / existing) TRs.

2e. Re-organize Data Center and install new cabinets.

2f. Install umbilical connection (48-strand) between existing BioMed and Core Switch locations

– see Telecom drawings for details.

2g. In Buildings, terminate new fiber in new fiber housings in new racks.

2h. In Data Center, terminate fiber in new fiber housings in new fiber distribution cabinets.

3a. Test new fiber and get approval (commissioning) from station.

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Overview - Work Area Outlet (WAO) Replacement and TR Cutovers

*VA to provide ONLY (10) new switches for OIT for TRs to maintain existing switches in existing racks

4a. VA to activate OR relocate Core B switch to new Core B cabinet in renovated MCR. Patch new fiber backbones to new or relocated core switch to each TR to be fed. VA to connect B-side Core Router to A-side Core Router via 24-strand OM4 Multimode cable or the 48-strand

OS2 Single mode umbilical cable between existing MCR location and new MCR location.

5a. Activate fiber in new TRs through B-side

• Existing / Expanded TRs – Provide new fiber jumpers from new fiber panels back to existing switch(es), disconnect existing fiber.

• New TRs – Provide temporary fiber backfeed to existing TR location.

5b. Submit cutover plan for VA COR approval and schedule the installation of new Cat 6a cables on a room / department by room / department basis from new TR racks to existing device

WAOs, and cutover outlets the same night. *Please see References #4, #5, #6, & #7.

• Identify any buildings requiring after hours work for VA Support

• See Phasing Drawing Sheets and above tables for specific buildings and phasing area work requirements.

• End users, service lines, VA COR, and VA OIT are notified and ready.

• See WAO cutover suggested steps (Reference #4) for detailed action plan.

6a. VA to relocate existing Core A switch to new Core A cabinet in renovated MCR. Patch new fiber backbones to new or relocated core switch to each TR to be fed.

7a. Activate fiber in new TRs through the A-side.

8a. Relocate any fiber backbones and notify the VA COR to complete the Data Center server migration.

9a. Once re-cabling is complete, remove all old racks, patch panels, switches, fiber backbones, and data station cabling (unless there are other systems or devices requiring it to stay live).

REFRENCE #2 – NEW TRs CONSTRUCTION

1. Task 1

a. Prepare new TR space.

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i. Construct ICRA / phasing barriers.

ii. Demo floors, walls / doors / windows, ceilings, as appropriate.

b. Build new TR space.

i. Construct new walls and doors; prepare floor (anti-static VCT or coating).

2. Task 2

a. Install new A-side and B-side overhead TR receptacles, as appropriate.

b. Install new lighting and receptacles.

c. Install physical security equipment.

3. Task 3

a. Install new cooling (DX / VRV) unit, as appropriate.

4. Task 4

a. Install new rack(s), cable management.

i. *if drawings indicate, contractor to install a backbone cable from old TR to new TR.

ii. Install backbone cabling and terminate in racks.

REFERENCE #3 – REMODELED EXISTING TR CONSTRUCTION

1. Task 1

a. Prepare renovation of existing TR space.

i. Ensure coordination with VA for temporarily disabling existing alarm(s).

ii. Construct ICRA / phasing barriers.

iii. *MEP / IT & VA

1. Coordinate with VA prior to existing equipment movement.

2. Unmount and protect existing wall-mounted equipment to remain. operational during renovation.

iv. Demo walls / doors, flooring (as necessary), and ceilings.

b. Finalize layout of new TR space.

i. Construct all new walls & doors.

ii. Prepare and install new backboards and anti-static flooring (VCT or coating).

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iii. *MEP / IT & VA

1. Re-mount existing equipment to new backboards

2. Task 2

a. Install new HVAC (DX / VRV) system.

3. Task 3

a. Ensure that existing equipment remains powered during A-side electrical infrastructure upgrade / replacement.

b. Install new A-side electrical infrastructure (overhead TR receptacles).

c. Move existing and new equipment to A-side power.

d. Install new B-side electrical infrastructure (overhead TR receptacles).

e. Install new receptacles and lighting.

4. Task 4

a. Prior to potential existing rack movement, ensure equipment can remain fully operational during temporary positioning.

b. Unbolt existing rack(s) to accommodate shift within room, as necessary.

c. Place the new telecom rack(s) in the TR space.

d. Install new cable management system reflecting final location of new (4) post rack installation.

5. Task 5

a. Install new UPS units in new telecom rack(s).

b. Finalize bonding / grounding to new telecom rack(s).

*Contractor to notify VA to commence equipment migration from existing racks to new racks.

VA requires 90-days minimum for equipment migrations. Contractor responsible for schedule coordination of this activity with the site.

REFERENCE #4 – WORK AREA OUTLET (WAO) CUTOVER STEPS

1. Pathways from hallway to room are identified for re-use or installed if new are needed.

2. WAOs are installed if new, located, and accessible if existing (furniture moves if needed).

3. VA clears room if needed (patients moved to swing space).

4. VA OIT disconnects equipment from old WAOs.

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5. Contractor removes old UTP cable from WAO (if reusing existing boxes / conduit).

Contractor to remove cable completely from room into corridor and stores it in ceiling space for final removal.

6. Contractor installed new Cat 6A UTP cable, terminates and tests.

7. Contractor labels UTP, patch panel, and WAO.

8. VA OIT connects patch cables from patch panel to new edge switch.

9. VA OIT validates proper connectivity, PoE, and VLAN assignment at WAO.

10. Room is cleaned if needed.

11. VA OIT connects equipment to WAO.

12. Room is re-occupied by staff / patient.

13. Devices in old TR are patched over to the new TR if on OIT network.

14. Edge switches from old TR are moved to next TR for next TR cutover by VA OIT, if empty.

15. Contractor demos old TR, UTP, wall-mounted 110 blocks, patch panels, rack (if empty), etc.

REFRENCE #5 – ACCESS CONTROLS

1. New and Renovated TRs

a. Install 2-door controller in each TR

b. Install Cat 6A cable from patch panel to new access control panel and terminate with RJ-45 male end. Test and label cable.

c. Plug Cat 6A cable into access control panel and test network connection is active.

i. If panel is not a PoE, then provide battery back-up.

d. Refer to drawings for equipment installation requirements (card reader w/ pin pad, door closer, room motion sensor, PIR REX).

REFRENCE #6 – CAMERAS, CCTVs

1. New & existing cameras (interior / exterior) to be re-cabled with new Cat 6A cabling.

a. Contractor to install new Cat 6A cable form camera (new or existing location) to new TR, terminate on patch panel, and place a male RJ-45 on end of Cat 6A cable at the camera location. Test Cat 6A cable, coil space cable at camera end for existing camera locations. New cameras can be plugged into new Cat 6A cables.

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b. At cutover, Contractor to coordinate with VA OIT and campus police to relocate active electronics supporting CCTV and plug in new Cat 6A cable to existing cameras.

c. Label devices and pathways.

d. Test all devices and provide test results to owner and designer of record.

e. Document all work, devices, equipment locations, pathways, j-boxes, and provide as-built documentation to owner in format of their choosing.

REFERENCE #7 – FIRE PROTECTION / ALARM

1. Existing MCR will tie into closest existing fire alarm panel with capacity

a. Install new fire alarm panel in new / remodeled MCR.

b. Connect backbone cable to nearest existing alarm panel (remodeled MCR).

c. Install devices (smoke detectors, heat risers, etc.) and connect to the new fire alarm panel.

d. Label devices and pathways.

e. Test all devices and provide test results to owner.

f. Document all work, devices, panel locations, pathways, j-boxes, and provide as-built documentation to owner in format of their choosing.

K. All Buildings will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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

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

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access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

L. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around any arranged laydown sites coordinated with the VA 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 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (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 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.

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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 the 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.

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

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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. 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.

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.

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

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, 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, 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.

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

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

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

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved.

They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by

Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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:

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

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

Contractor from Medical Center.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government.

When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

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

IMPROVEMENTS (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.

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

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exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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…