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CONSTRUCT TWO GREEN HOMES

PROJECT 550-316

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Construction Documents June 21, 2017

Project Manual 100% Bid Documents

Volume 1

Construct Two Green Homes - Project No. 550-316 00 01 10

Department of Veterans Affairs Table of Contents

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

VOLUME ONE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10 Table of Contents 12-04

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-14

01 12 16 Work Schedules 01-11

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 04-13

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 03-12

01 33 24 Electronic Submittal Procedures 05/16

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 05-16

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-11

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 07-13

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Design Requirements 09-15

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 06-13

01 92 00 Stormwater Data

Storm Water Management Report

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 00 Site Surveys 05-13

02 41 00 Demolition 05-13

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-14

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-11

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 09-11

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 05-12

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-12

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 07-11

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 09-11

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 09-11

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 05-12

06 17 53 Shop- Fabricated Wood Trusses 10-15

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06-13

06 65 00 Polymer Countertops 12-15

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Damproofing 10-11

07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 04-13

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 06-12

07 24 00 Adhered Masonry Systems 10-11

07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 05-12

07 46 43 Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Siding

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 84 00 Firestopping 10-11

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 12-11

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 10-12

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 10-11

08 36 13 Sectional Doors 10-11

08 52 15 Aluminum Clad Wood Windows 10-15

08 71 00 Door Hardware 11-14

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 12-13

08 80 00 Glazing 05-14

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 10-11

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule For Finishes 07-13

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 11-14

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-13

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 10-11

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 07-13

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 03-11

09 68 00 Carpeting 10-11

09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 10-15

09 91 00 Painting 07-13

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 11-11

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-11

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 11-11

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10 30 90 Electric Fireplaces 12-15

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 09-14

11 79 13 Hydrotherapy Equipment 11-11

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 22 16 Drapery Track and Accessories 11-11

12 24 00 Window Shades 11-11

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 11-11

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

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VOLUME TWO

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 11-09

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 06-13

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 05-08

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-14

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 07-14

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 05-11

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 06-13

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 01-14

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 01-14

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 07-14

22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 07-14

22 31 11 Water Softeners 01-14

22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters 07-14

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 01-14

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-10

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

11-10

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

11-10

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 05-11

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 05-11

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 06-13

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

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23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 05-11

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-10

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-09

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-09

23 38 13 Commercial-Kitchen Hoods 01-11

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

23 70 00 Variable Refrigerant Flow System 12-15

23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 05-11

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11

23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-12

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 12-12

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12

26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 12-12

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-12

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 06-13

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 12-12

26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 08-14

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12

26 32 13 Engine Generators 12-12

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 12-12

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 12-12

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 12-12

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 12-12

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 05-14

VOLUME THREE

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 05-10

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 05-10

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

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 06-13

27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-05

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-13

27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 06-13

27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 06-13

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 06-13

27 52 31 Security Emergency Call, Duress Alarm, and

Telecommunications

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

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 06-13

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection And Alarm 07-13

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 10-12

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 10-09

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 04-10

32 31 19 Decorative Metal Fences and Gates 11-16

32 90 00 Planting 10-11

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 01-14

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 10-11

33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution 10-11

Construct Two Green Homes - Project 550-316

Department of Veterans Affairs 00 01 15

List of Drawing Sheets

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

COVER

GI001 Cover Sheet

Civil/Landscape

CC001 Civil Notes and Legend

CD101 Existing Conditions and Site Demolition Plan

CS101 Site Plan

CS501 Site Details

CG101 Grading Plan

CG201 Plan and Profile Sta. 13+50 to 16+75

CU101 Utility Plan

CU102 Utility Plan

CU103 Roof Drain Plan

CU501 Utility Details

CJ101 Erosion Control Plan

CJ501 Erosion Control Details

LP100 Landscape Plan

LP101 Planting Plan

LP102 Enlarged Plans – Courtyard and Patios

LP500 Landscape Details

Architectural

AS001 Life Safety Plan

AS002 General Notes & Wall Types

AS003 Wall Details - Typical

AS121 Independence - First Floor Plan

AS122 Independence - Reflected Ceiling Plan

AS123 Independence - Attic Floor Plan

AS124 Independence - Roof Plan

AS131 Courage - First Floor Plan

AS132 Courage - Reflected Ceiling Plan

AS133 Courage - Attic Floor Plan

AS134 Courage - Roof Plan

AS221 Independence - Exterior Elevations

AS222 Independence - Exterior Elevations

AS231 Courage - Exterior Elevations

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AS232 Courage - Exterior Elevations

AS321 Building Sections

AS322 Building Sections

AS323 Building Sections

AS421 Independence - Enlarged Plans

AS422 Independence - Enlarged Plans

AS431 Courage - Enlarged Plans

AS432 Courage - Enlarged Plans

AS501 Wall Sections

AS502 Wall Sections

AS621 Interior Elevations

AS622 Interior Elevations

AS623 Interior Elevations

AS801 Door & Window Schedules

AS802 Door and Frame Details

AS803 Roof Finish Schedules

AS821 Furniture Plans ( Reference Only)

Structural

SI001 Abbreviations and Symbols

SI002 Structural General Notes

SB101 Independence - Foundation Plan

SB102 Independence - Slab Plan

SB111 Courage - Foundation Plan

SB112 Courage - Slab Plan

SB301 Foundation Details

SF101 Independence - First Floor Framing Plan

SF102 Independence - Roof Framing Plan

SF111 Courage - First Floor Framing Plan

SF112 Courage - Roof Framing Plan

SF201 Truss Profiles

SF202 Truss Profiles

SF501 Framing Details

SF921 Structural Isometrics

Plumbing

PL001 Plumbing Symbols, Legends, and Abbreviations

PL121 Sanitary Plumbing Plan (Independence)

PL122 Vent Plumbing Plan (Independence)

PL123 Main Level Plumbing Plan (Independence)

PL131 Sanitary Plumbing Plan (Courage)

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PL132 Vent Plumbing Plan (Courage)

PL133 Main Level Plumbing Plan (Courage)

PL421 Isometric Waste & Vent Piping

PL422 Isometric Domestic Water Piping

PL721 Plumbing Details

PL722 Plumbing Details

PP501 Plumbing Fixtures and Equipment Schedules

Mechanical

MH001 Mechanical Symbols, Legends, and Abbreviations

MH002 Project/General Notes

MH121 Independence HVAC Plan

MH122 Independence Roof HVAC Plan

MH131 Courage HVAC Plan

MH132 Courage Roof HVAC Plan

MP121 Independence HVAC Piping Plan

MP131 Courage HVAC Piping Plan

MH601 Mechanical Schedules

MH721 Mechanical Details

MH722 Mechanical Details

MH723 Mechanical Details

Fire Protection

FA001 Fire Alarm Notes, Legends, and Details

FA101 Fire Alarm Floor Plan – Independence

FA102 Fire Alarm Floor Plan - Courage

FS001 Fire Suppression Notes, Legend, Details

FS101 Fire Suppression Plan – Independence

FS102 Fire Suppression Attic Plan – Independence

FS103 Fire Suppression Plan – Courage

FS104 Fire Suppression Attic Plan – Courage

Electrical

E001 Electrical Legends and General Notes

ES100 Electrical Site Plan

ES101 Electrical Site Plan

EP101 Bldg. 132 Independence-First Floor Plan-Power

EL101 Bldg. 132 Independence-First Floor Plan-Lighting

EP102 Bldg. 132 Independence- Attic Plan-Lighting and Power

EP201 Bldg. 133 Courage - First Floor Plan - Power

EL201 Bldg. 133 Courage - First Floor Plan - Lighting

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EP202 Bldg. 133 Courage - Attic Plan – Lighting and Power

E301 Electrical One-Line Diagram

E401 Bldg. 132 Independence - Panel Schedules

E402 Bldg. 133 Courage - Panel Schedules

E403 Lighting Fixture Legend

E501 Electrical Details

E502 Electrical Details

Technology

T001 Technology Legends and General Notes

T101 Bldg. 132 – Independence-First Floor Plan-Technology

T201 Bldg. 133 - Courage - First Floor Plan - Technology

T301 Technology Details

T302 Technology Riser Diagrams

T401 Technology Material List

T402 Technology Schedules and Details

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Department of Veterans Affairs General Requirements i

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 COR'S FIELD OFFICE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

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1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26 “Safety Requirements” for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor, materials, supervision and equipment to perform work for Illiana

VA, construct 2 Green Homes as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by offerors shall be as specified in solicitation provision 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction).

C. Offices of AECOM, as Architect-Engineers, shall render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. The Statement of Bid Item (s) is located within the solicitation

Information and “Instructions to Bidder” section.

B. ALL PRICING IS TO BE ENTERED IN BLOCK 17 OF THE SF1442 SOLICITATION

OFFER PAGE (BLOCK 17) OR THE BID SCHEDULE IF SO INCLUDED WITH THE

SOLICITATION.

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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents shall be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies shall be at

Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They shall also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the General Contractor shall give

3 calendar days’ notice to the Contracting Officer. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor shall return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting

Officer.

B. 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 turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

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C. Document Control:

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

2. Shall any documents, drawings, specifications, photographs, or other project documents are marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or

“Sensitive Unclassified”, secures such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who shall need it for the project. Any such marked security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer. All shall be returned to the

Contracting Officer upon project completion.

a. Notify the Contracting Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

b. AT THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE ALL PROCEDURES INVOLVING THE

STORAGE, ENCRYPTION, SECURITY, VA STANDARDS OF SENSITIVE DOCUMENTS

AS WELL AS THE SAFEKEEPING OF ALL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS NOT

CLASSIFIED AS SENSITIVE, SHALL BE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL AND

APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED FOR CONTRACTOR’S USE AND

COMPLIANCE.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities shall 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

01 00 00 -4 completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities shall 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 determined by the COR .

E. Workmen are subject to rules of VA Facility applicable to their conduct.

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

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

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

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work calendar days. Provide unobstructed access to VA Facility areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by VA Facility personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and

01 00 00 -5 equipment shall be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

G. Phasing:

The VA Facility shall maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 calendar days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service shall 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. The work to be outlined shall include:

To insure 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 insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

COR and Contractor.

H. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for VA Facility 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, 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 shall be interrupted without prior approval of the 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 VA Facility Director’s prior knowledge and

01 00 00 -6 written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

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

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

4. Major interruptions of any system shall 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 shall be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval shall 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.

I. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which shall 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.

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J. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of VA

Facility 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 shall 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 shall be approved by the COR.

K. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by the COR.

1.7 ALTERATIONS: NOT APPLICABLE

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION: NOT APPLICABLE

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles "Restoration", and "Operations and

Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

B. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA shall make the permit application available at the (appropriate VA Facility) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements shall be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities include:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

- Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provides appropriate control of wash-waters;

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION:

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

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

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

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

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

52.236-2).

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1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by CARDNO.

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the soil report shall be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Facility.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials shall not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials shall not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of

Veterans Affairs, bidder’s shall permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as shall be necessary to assure

01 00 00 -10 proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work.

Survey shall include location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs.

B. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

C. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to the COR.

D. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of

Article “Professional Surveying Services”.

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which shall be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on VA Facility property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads

01 00 00 -11 shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at

Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they shall be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. When new permanent roads shall be a part of this contract, Contractor shall construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads shall be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto shall be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.16 COR'S FIELD OFFICE: NOT APPLICABLE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

1. Permission to use each unit or system shall be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the

COR shall withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations shall be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use shall be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS: NOT APPLICABLE

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS: NOT APPLICABLE

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith shall be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

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1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the

VA Facility a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

B. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which shall be fire hazards or shall smoke and damage finished work, shall not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

1. Obtain heat by connecting to VA Facility heating distribution system.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the VA Facility electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat.

Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

D. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the VA Facility water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes shall be cause for revocation (at COR discretion) of use of water from

VA Facility's system.

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT: NOT APPLICABLE

1.23 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, 01 00 00 -14 equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan shall provide a schedule and a written sequence of what shall be tested, how and what the expected outcome shall be. This document shall be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as-built documentation.

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

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

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

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which shall be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity.

Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

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

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, shall only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

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1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

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

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals shall reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished shall not be accepted.

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

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

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by

01 00 00 -16 the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The Government shall deliver to the Contractor, the

Government-furnished property shown on the drawings.

B. Equipment furnished by Government to be installed by Contractor shall be furnished to Contractor at the VA Facility.

C. Notify Contracting Officer in writing, 60 calendar days in advance, of date on which Contractor shall be prepared to receive equipment furnished by Government. Arrangements shall then be made by the

Government for delivery of equipment.

1. Immediately upon delivery of equipment, Contractor shall arrange for a joint inspection thereof with a representative of the Government.

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

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

D. Equipment furnished by the Government shall be delivered in a partially assembled (knock down) condition in accordance with existing standard commercial practices, complete with all fittings, fastenings, and appliances necessary for connections to respective services installed under contract. All fittings and appliances (i.e., couplings, ells, tees, nipples, piping, conduits, cables, and the like) necessary to make the connection between the Government furnished equipment item and

01 00 00 -17 the utility stub-up shall be furnished and installed by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

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

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

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS: NOT APPLICABLE

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT :NOT

APPLICABLE

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

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

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

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

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

D. Detail Drawing of construction sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is attached hereto and made a part of this specification.

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm

(three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

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B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

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

D. Standard Detail Drawing Number SD10000-02(Found on VA TIL) of safety sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is attached hereto and is made a part of this specification.

E. Post the number of accident free calendar days on a daily basis.

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION: NOT APPLICABLE

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

A. A minimum of four (4) images of each elevation shall be taken with a minimum 6 MP camera, by a professional photographer with different settings to allow the COR to select the image to be printed. All images are provided to the COR on a CD.

B. Photographs shall be taken upon completion, including landscaping. They shall be taken on a clear sunny day to obtain sufficient detail to show depth and to provide clear, sharp pictures. Pictures shall be 400 mm x

500 mm (16 by 20 inches), printed on regular weight paper, matte finish archival grade photographic paper and produced by a RA4 process from the digital image with a minimum 300 PPI. Identifying data shall be carried on label affixed to back of photograph without damage to photograph and shall be similar to that provided for final construction photographs.

C. Furnish six (6) 400 mm x 500 mm (16 by 20 inch) color prints of the following buildings constructed under this project (elevations as selected by the RE from the images taken above). Photographs shall be artistically composed showing full front elevations. All images shall become property of the Government. Each of the selected six prints shall be place in a frame with a minimum of 2 inches of appropriate matting as a border. Provide a selection of a minimum of 3 different frames from which the SRE shall select one style to frame all six prints. Photographs with frames shall be delivered to the COR in boxes suitable for shipping.

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1. Green Home #132 (Independence)

2. Green Home #133 (Courage)

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

Construct Two Green Homes - Project 550-316 01 12 16

Department of Veterans Affairs Work Schedule

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SECTION 01 12 16

WORK SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. Work Sequence requirements for 550-16 Construct Two Green Homes.

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor is responsible to prepare and maintain a construction schedule describing the sequencing, means-and-methods of construction, installation and removal of temporary facilities and protections and their impact and coordination with the Owner’s continued occupation and operations.

1. Master Production Schedule shall be in the form of a bar graph (Gantt chart) using Critical Path Method (CPM), see Section 01 32 16.15

Project Schedules.

2. Schedule shall be submitted to the COR for review not later than 10 calendar days after issuance of NTP.

3. For each Construction Progress Meeting, submit a 3-Week Short- Interval Production Schedule (SIPS) or Construction Activity Plan

(CAP) to show current work in process. Schedule is to reflect trades on sight, days for each trade on site during the period, and list any and all issues/concerns/delays. Milestone dates shall be in agreement with the Master Production Schedule.

B. Sequencing, means-and-methods of construction, safety, and all temporary items remain the responsibility of the Contractor.

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Department of Veterans Affairs

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Project Schedules

SECTION 01 32 16.15

PROJECT SCHEDULES

(SMALL PROJECTS – DESIGN/BID/BUILD)

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. The Contractor shall develop a Critical Path Method (CPM) plan and schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the contract…