36S79718R0007-018.pdf

Specifications

Great Lakes Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy

1st Avenue, One block North of Cermak, Hines, Illinois 60141

DESIGN OF SERVER ROOM

Building: 37

Task Order No. VA797S-16-Q-0024 Station Project No. 796-16-018 Bancroft-AE Project No. 16-114

Volume 1 Sections 00-10

Issued for Bid

May 5, 2017

DIVISION 00

SPECIAL SECTIONS

DESIGN SERVER ROOM

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10 Table of Contents 08-16 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-15 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (NOT USED)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16 07 52 16 Hot-Mopped Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing 08-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-15 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15 21-22-00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 05-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 06-13 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15 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

02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 06-13 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15

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23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-15 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 06-13 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-15 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14 26 26 00 Power Distribution Units for Static Uninterruptible

Power Systems 08-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12 26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 12-12 26 43 13 Surge Protective Device 12-12

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 06-15 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results 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

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation (NOT USED)

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

DRAWING INDEX

DRAWING

NUMBER

PDF

PAGE

NUMBER

DRAWING TITLE

GENERAL

G-000 1 COVER SHEET/SITE LOCATION PLAN/DRAWING INDEX

G-001 2 GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

ARCHITECTURAL

A-100 3 INTERIOR LOCATION/EGRESS PLAN

A-101 4 FLOOR PLAN – CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION

A-102 5 ROOF PLAN

AD-131 6 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - DEMOLITION

A-131 7 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - CONSTRUCTION

A-221 8 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-401 9 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN

A-601 10 SCHEDULES

STRUCTURAL

S-001 11 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

S-101 12 STRUCTURAL FRAMING PLAN & DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

ED-101 13 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

E-100 14 ELECTRICAL OVERALL PLAN & SCHEDULES

E-101 15 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION PLANS

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MECHANICAL

M-001 16 MECHANICAL NOTES, SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

MD-101 17 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

M-101 18 MECHANICAL VENTILATION PLANS

M-401 19 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-402 20 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-501 21 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

M-601 22 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

PLUMBING

P-001 23 PLUMBING NOTES, SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

P-101 24 PLUMBING PLAN

FIRE PROTECTION

FP-001 25 FIRE PROTECTION NOTES, SYMBOLS, & ABBREVIATIONS

FPD-101 26 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN

FP-100 27 OVERALL FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

FP-101 28 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

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DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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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 RESTORATION

1.10 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.11 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.12 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.13 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.15 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.16 INSTRUCTIONS

1.17 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.18 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT & ITEMS

1.19 PROGRESS MEETINGS

1.20 PROGRESS SCHEDULES & CHARTS

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1.21 PREINSTALLATION MEETING

1.22 WORKING AT THE VA CMOP

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and dust/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 per the developed construction bid documents to renovate a portion of the existing Hardware Storage Room

#C1061 to a New Server Room for the VA’s Consolidated Mail Out Pharmacy

(CMOP) as required by drawings and specifications. The CMOP provides medications for its patients using a mail delivery service throughout individual VA medical centers. The CMOP processes high volumes of mail prescription workloads using an integrated, automated dispensing system.

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

COR.

C. Offices of Bancroft Architects + Engineers located in Elk Grove

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

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the Contractor for the Department of Veterans

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

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

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

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including Liebert UPS System.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including Liebert HVAC system.

ITEM IV, Structural Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required structural construction work on this project.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

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B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the 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 turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

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

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”.

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

F. 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.

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

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

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of the CMOP 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 CMOP personnel and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by

COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

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

G. 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.

H. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the CMOP

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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 the COR.

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

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

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

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

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations to the CMOP Facility. Interruption time approved 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

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I. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

J. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center and CMOP 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.

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three, to the Contracting Officer. 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 building.

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

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

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

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and 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 workmen in executing work of this contract.

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D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

COR.

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

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

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1.9 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

52.236-2).

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1.10 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the 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.

1.11 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.12 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

1. Permission to use each unit or system must 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 will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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.

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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 will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1.13 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by COR at the CMOP

Facility. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

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

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

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any

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1. Obtain heat by connecting to the CMOP Facility’s heating distribution system.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the CMOP Facility’s electrical distribution system. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

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

Contractor.

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

1.15 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

It is expected that each Contractor have access to their own cell phone for their own use. No additional telephone services will be provided.

1.16 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

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

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

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

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1.17 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 will be furnished to Contractor at the Medical Center.

C. Storage space for equipment will be provided by the Government and the

Contractor shall be prepared to unload and store such equipment therein upon its receipt at the Medical Center.

D. Notify Contracting Officer in writing, 60 days in advance, of date on which Contractor will be prepared to receive equipment furnished by

Government. Arrangements will 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.

E. Equipment furnished by the Government will 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 the utility stub-up shall be furnished and installed by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

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

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

1.18 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment and items indicated by symbol "R" or otherwise shown to be relocated by the Contractor.

B. Perform relocation of such equipment or items at such times and in such a manner as directed by the COR.

C. Suitably cap existing service lines, such as electrical, at the main whenever such lines are disconnected from equipment to be relocated.

Remove abandoned lines in finished areas and cap as specified herein before under paragraph "Abandoned Lines".

D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and installation of relocated equipment; and leave such equipment in proper operating condition.

E. All service lines such as noted above for relocated equipment shall be in place at point of relocation ready for use before any existing equipment is disconnected. Make relocated existing equipment ready for operation or use immediately after reinstallation.

1.19 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Schedule and administer meeting throughout progress of the work at bi-weekly intervals.

B. Arrange for meetings, prepare agenda with copies for participants, and presides at meetings

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C. Attendance required: Job superintendent, major subcontractors and suppliers, VA Project Manager, Architect as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting (invited by VA COR).

D. Agenda:

1. Review minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of work progress.

3. Field Observations

4. Identification of problems, which impede planned progress.

5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals

6. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

7. Maintenance of progress schedule.

8. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

9. Planned progress during succeeding work period.

10. Coordination of projected progress.

11. Maintenance of quality and work standards

12. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination.

13. Review old action items. Date when action item is resolved.

14. Establish new action items as required. Date each action item.

Assign responsibility.

15. Other business related work.

1.20 PROGRESS SCHEDULES AND CHARTS

A. GC/Contractor shall present an updated schedule at each progress meeting. Progress schedules shall be either CPM or Gant chart. Tasks shall be broken down to provide all parties concerned parties of upcoming tasks that will impact their work. At a minimum, the schedule shall show the past two weeks progress and the upcoming four to six weeks of anticipated work.

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1.21 PREINSTALLATION MEETING

A. When required in individual specification sections, convene a pre-installation meeting at the site prior to commencing work of the section.

B. Require attendance of parties directly affecting, or affected by, work of the specific section.

C. Notify prime consultant and VA Project Manager four days in advance of meeting date.

D. Prepare agenda and preside at meeting:

1. Review conditions of installation, preparation and installation procedures.

2. Review coordination with related work.

E. GC shall record minutes and distribute copies within two day after meeting to participants, with copies to Architect, VA Project Manager, participants, and those affected by decisions made.

1.22 WORKING AT THE VA CMOP FACILITY

A. Safety, Rules, & Procedures for Contractors & Field Supervisor/Foreman

Agreement:

1. VA Facility Policy: All construction personnel shall be oriented and trained on CMOP safety, rules, and procedures before starting work and periodically throughout the project duration. The general contractor and subcontractors’ field supervisors/foremen shall be thoroughly familiar with Specification Section 01 00 00 “General

Requirements” and those items covered in the “Field

Supervisors/Foremen Agreement” below.

2. Purpose: To ensure that each individual contractor employee is responsible for complying with established CMOP standards, applicable

OSHA Safety Requirements, federal, state and local environmental regulations, wearing prescribed safety equipment, and preventing avoidable accidents.

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3. Procedure: Each individual Field Supervisor/Foreman (G.C & Sub-contractor) is to review, understand and acknowledge (sign) the following information prior to the commencement of work scheduled at this facility.

B. Access to Construction Site:

1. All contractors shall check-in with the COR before beginning a project or work. The contractor shall be prepared to provide the following information: scope of work, authorization, duration, as well as other pertinent information.

2. Access is limited to areas such as critical care, patient care and surgical units, as well as mechanical/electrical rooms. Access can be obtained through the COR.

3. Access to any floors of the facility after normally scheduled work hours (Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm) must be scheduled in advance with the COR. The VA Police deserve the right to refuse access to anyone without prior authorization and identification.

4. Ready access for Engineering, Safety, Police and Fire Department shall be maintained to all areas under construction at all times.

5. Areas under construction shall be locked during non-business hours.

Keys and cylinders for this purpose are obtained through the COR.

Contractors will not put their locks on any doors without COR approval

C. Accident and Injuries:

1. The contractor must post emergency phone numbers and treatment facilities for use by contractor employees if injured on the job or in need of medical treatment.

2. Work site injuries must be reported to the COR. The VA accident reporting form is Number 2162. The COR/Safety/ or Security and

Police Service will initiate the 2162. The injured individual will need to complete the narrative portion of the report.

D. Clean-up:

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1. All work activities within occupied portions of the facility shall be immediately cleaned and restored to its original finished condition upon completion of the activity. If the activity continues into the next workday, the area shall be left safe, clean, and presentable.

2. Public restrooms are not to be used for cleaning tools or equipment. If Housekeeping closets are used they must be cleaned.

(Permission to use the Housekeeping closets must be obtained from the COR)

3. Trash, combustible waste, and excess construction materials must be removed daily to prevent accumulation. Contractors must arrange for the removal of their debris and waste.

4. All work for an area must be confined within that space. Public corridors, stairwells, equipment rooms, and vacant floors are not to be used for the storage of materials or as a workshop. Tracking of construction dirt into the public corridors or stairwells must be prevented. The contractor will provide tack pads at all entrances and exits from the construction space.

5. If smoke detectors are covered during dust-producing activities, they must be uncovered at the end of each day.

6. All contractors working above the ceiling are required to reset all disturbed ceiling tiles by the end of the day.

E. Compressed Gas Cylinders:

1. Compressed gas cylinders are very dangerous if not treated properly.

2. Employees who work with compressed gas cylinders must have specific training in that area.

3. Make sure that they are secured properly when in use of in storage.

4. Always keep the caps on the cylinders when they are not in use.

5. Hot work permit(s) are required.

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F. Confined Space:

1. Consult with the COR before entering sewers, manholes, and underground vaults. Identify which require confined space permits.

2. All construction personnel that require entry into a confined space must abide by the Confined Space Program procedure. NO ONE will be allowed to enter these areas without the proper qualifications, equipment and training.

3. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to coordinate entry into any confined space. The contractor shall notify the COR prior to entering a confined space.

4. Anyone entering a permit-required confine space must follow OSHA regulations, 29 1910.120.

G. Contractor Room /Space:

1. Materials will be kept on the job site in the contractors’ room or in storage space provided for the contractor by the COR.

2. Any shared space within the storage room(s) must be accessible to the

COR, Police, and Fire Department.

3. Corridors are not to be used for storage.

4. Contractors will manage the signed space and assure the site is kept clean and safe. Refer to OSHA standards.

5. Any disputes or concerns will be directed to the COR

H. Damage by Contractors:

1. Any damage caused by the contactor’s employees is to be reported to the COR immediately.

I. Deliverables:

1. All material deliveries at the loading dock must be coordinated with the COR. Deliveries of materials and equipment are to be made at times when the contractor or subcontractor is available to accept them. The VA will not be responsible for receiving or storing items, and warehouse personnel will not allow deliveries to be unloaded.

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2. In order to minimize delays and interference, large deliveries must occur Monday through Friday after 7:30 a.m. and before 2:30 p.m. No weekend and afterhours deliveries to the VA loading dock.

J. Dress Code:

1. All personnel must be appropriately dress for their work. T-shirts or garments with obscene or suggestive messages are not permitted.

Personnel found improperly dressed will be asked to leave the facility.

K. Dust Barriers and Ventilation:

1. All dust barriers will be coordinated with the COR before installation.

2. Dust barriers are needed to protect occupied areas on any portion of the construction project that has the potential to generate dust.

L. Emergency Preparedness Notification:

1. Contractors are to post the “VA Emergency Guidebook” in a conspicuous spot for all construction personnel to review.

Contraction personnel are to be trained on the postings prior to beginning work and as the project progresses.

2. The guidebook lists all emergency phone number and explains what to do in the case of an emergency. Such as; bomb threat, workplace injuries, emergency preparedness, hazardous materials & spills, tornado procedures, fire plan, and utility & equipment failures. A copy of the guidebook is available from the COR.

M. Elevator Usage:

1. Contractors shall not hold or block from use any public elevators in any building unless authorized by the COR.

2. The COR will define which elevators shall be used and the times for moving materials and waste to and from the site(s).

N. Equipment Safety:

1. Ladders are not to be left unattended in public areas during breaks and lunch hours. Ladders shall be laid down and placed out of the traffic areas during these periods.

2. No tools, carts, ladders or other equipment are to be left unattended outside a secured area.

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