550-22-102 Specifications_v1 of 11.pdf

750 W. HAMPDEN AVE. #300

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Department of Veterans Affairs Danville Medical Center

Danville, IL

Project Number 550-22-102

(VEG 22.02)

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SPECIFICATION MANUAL

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 04-21 01 12 16 Work Schedule 04-21 01 12 17 Job Meetings 04-21 01 32 16.16 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-21 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 04-21 01 33 24 Electronic Submittal Procedure 04-20 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 04-21 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-21 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 41 00.1 2018 Asbestos Survey (For Reference Only) 12-18

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (NOT USED)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (NOT USED)

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 (NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING (NOT USED)

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC) (NOT USED)

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

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.

SHEET NO SHEET NAME

00-GI001 COVER

00-GI002 GENERAL INFORMATION AND ABBREVIATIONS

00-GI110 ICRA DIAGRAMS - BUILDING 58

00-GI111 ICRA DIAGRAMS - BUILDING 58

00-GI112 ICRA DIAGRAMS - BUILDING 98

00-GI113 ICRA DIAGRAMS - BUILDING 98

00-FA001 FIRE ALARM GENERAL NOTES AND LEGEND

00-FA002 FIRE ALARM SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS

00-FA003 FIRE ALARM RISER DIAGRAMS

58-FD101 B58 - BASEMENT FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

58-FD102 B58 - BASEMENT FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREAS B & C

58-FD103 B58 - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

58-FD104 B58 - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREAS B & C

58-FD105 B58 - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

58-FD106

B58 - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREAS B &

C

58-FD107 B58 - THIRD FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

58-FD108 B58 - THIRD FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREAS B & C

58-FD109

B58 - FOURTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREAS A &

B

58-FD110 B58 - FIFTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREAS A & B

58-FD111 B58 - ATTIC FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREAS A & B

98-FD101 B98 - BASEMENT FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

98-FD102 B98 - BASEMENT FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B

98-FD103 B98 - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

98-FD104 B98 - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B

98-FD105 B98 - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

98-FD106 B98 - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B

98-FD107 B98 - THIRD FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

98-FD108 B98 - THIRD FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B

98-FD109 B98 - ATTIC FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN

58-FA101 B58 - BASEMENT FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREA A

58-FA102 B58 - BASEMENT FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREAS B & C

58-FA103 B58 - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREA A

58-FA104 B58 - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREAS B & C

58-FA105 B58 - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREA A

58-FA106 B58 - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREAS B & C

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58-FA107 B58 - THIRD FLOOR FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREA A

58-FA108 B58 - THIRD FLOOR FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREAS B & C

58-FA109 B58 - FOURTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREAS A & B

58-FA110 B58 - FIFTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREAS A & B

58-FA111 B58 - ATTIC FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREAS A & B

98-FA101 B98 - BASEMENT FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREA A

98-FA102 B98 - BASEMENT FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREA B

98-FA103 B98 - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREA A

98-FA104 B98 - FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREA B

98-FA105 B98 - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREA A

98-FA106 B98 - SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREA B

98-FA107 B98 - THIRD FLOOR FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREA A

98-FA108 B98 - THIRD FLOOR FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN - AREA B

98-FA109 B98 - ATTIC FIRE ALARM NEW WORK PLAN

00-E-001 ELECTRICAL NOTES

00-E-002 ELECTRICAL PLAN - FIRE ALARM RISER CIRCUITING

58-E-101 B58 - BASEMENT ELECTRICAL PLAN - AREA A

58-E-102 B58 - FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN - AREA A

98-E-101 B98 - BASEMENT ELECTRICAL PLAN - AREA B

98-E-102 B98 - FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN - AREA A

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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 PHYSICAL DATA

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.14 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.15 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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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 and materials and perform work for complete Fire Alarm and

Emergency Notification systems demolition and replacement as required by drawings and specifications.

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

COR

C. Offices of Valhalla Engineering Group Inc., 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. 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. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing fire alarm and emergency notification devices, conduit. Ceiling removal and replacement to occur by contractor. Existing ceiling to be returned to existing conditions or better. Provide infection control barriers and fire guard as required.

ITEM II, Fire Alarm Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on

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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the COR. If allowed, pictures shall not contain images of employees, patients, or visitors.

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

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01 00 00 -3 event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the COR.

C. Key Control:

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

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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.

1. Standard contractor work hours at the hospital are 8:00 AM until

4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Areas protected by class 2 or less will required night work to limit disruption to the staff. Some areas, including areas requiring Class III ICRA barriers, may require weekend work to minimize downtime to areas in the hospital. Refer to VA COR for additional information.

2. No work is schedule for federal holidays. Specific days are based on

2023 dates. following years will have similar dates that shall be incorporated as required:

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New Year's Day (observed) Monday January 2, 2023 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday January 16, 2023 Washington's Birthday Monday February 20, 2023 Memorial Day Monday May 29, 2023 Juneteenth Monday June 19, 2023 Independence Day Tuesday July 4, 2023 Labor Day Monday September 4, 2023 Columbus Day Monday October 9, 2023 Veterans Day (observed) Friday November 10, 2023 Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 23, 2023 Christmas Day Monday December 25, 2023

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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

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E. Workers are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

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

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

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

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

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

G. Phasing:

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The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

COR and Contractor, as follows:

Contractor shall limit downtime in the hospital. One method to accomplish this is to provide the new FA control panels and tie new devices to these panels as work progresses. The new and existing panels will need to provide full coverage of the building. Areas not protected by fire alarm shall have fire watch provided by contractor. Work will proceed, one floor at a time, concurrently in each building. Provide approved signage at new and existing panels directing fire response personnel, updated whenever zones move to the new panels.

H. Building No. B58 and B98 will remain occupied by Government in accordance with above. Phasing process and scope to be developed by contractor and approved by VA COR. Coordinate phasing criteria with

COR.

I. 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.

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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.

J. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

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

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR . Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

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

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

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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.

K. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

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

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

1.9 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

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

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to

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

52.236-2).

1.10 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.

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets ofas-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.

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one setof the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due

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01 00 00 -13 date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating:

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty

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h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

k. Organizations, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

l. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the construction period

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

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

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor.

This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.

Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

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1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

4. The “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Electrical

a. Smoke detectors.

Code 3

a. All work not listed above.

E. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contracting

Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit tworecord copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

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1.13 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.

1.14 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workers) 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

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B. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center.

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

1.15 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

Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

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

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

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center 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 (COR discretion) of use of water from

Medical Center's system.

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 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 must reference

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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 the opinion of the COR , does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

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WORK SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

Work Sequence requirements for 550-22-102, project name Upgrade Fire Protection & Emergency Notification System AE.

1.2GENERAL 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 16.16 Project Schedules.

2. Schedule shall be submitted to the Resident Engineer / COR for review not later than 10 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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JOB MEETINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

The contractor’s site superintendent shall attend weekly job progress meetings with the Associate Resident Engineer/COR and the Contracting Officer (CO) at VAIHCS. The contractor’s construction manager may attend by telephone.

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction progress meetings facilitate discussion of issues that may affect the project cost or schedule. The primary purpose of the weekly job progress meetings is to resolve potential delay issues.

B. The contractor shall be prepared to discuss the following agenda topics:

1. Status of Construction

2. Activities in Progress

3. Delay Issues

4. Significant Requests for Information (RFIs)

5. Change Orders

6. Procurement Status (Shop Drawings/Submittals)

7. Safety

8. Action Items

C. The contractor shall submit a 3-Week Short-Interval Production Schedule (SIPS) or Construction Activity Plan (CAP) at each week construction progress meeting to show current work in process in accordance with Section 01 12 16 Work Schedule.

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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 requirements (Project Schedule), and shall keep the Project Schedule up-to-date in accordance with the requirements of this section and shall utilize the plan for scheduling, coordinating and monitoring work under this contract (including all activities of subcontractors, equipment vendors and suppliers). Conventional Critical Path Method (CPM) technique shall be utilized to satisfy both time and cost applications. The contractor’s CPM shall be submitted within 15 days of the Notice to Proceed. Contractor can mobilize, however physical work on contract cannot start until network analysis schedule is approved by the VA.

1.2 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE:

A. The Contractor shall designate an authorized representative responsible for the Project Schedule including preparation, review and progress reporting with and to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

B. The Contractor's representative shall have direct project control and complete authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in fulfilling the requirements of this specification section.

C. The Contractor’s representative shall have the option of developing the project schedule within their organization or to engage the services of an outside consultant. If an outside scheduling consultant is utilized, Section 1.3 of this specification will apply.

1.3 COMPUTER PRODUCED SCHEDULES

A. The contractor shall provide monthly, to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), all computer-produced time/cost schedules and reports generated from monthly project updates. This monthly computer service will include: three copies of up to five different reports (inclusive of all pages) available within the user defined reports of the scheduling software approved by the Contracting Officer; a hard copy listing of all project schedule changes, and associated data, made at the update and an electronic file of this data; and the resulting monthly updated schedule in PDM format. These must be submitted with and substantively support the contractor’s monthly payment request and the signed look ahead report. The COR shall identify the five different report formats that the contractor shall provide.

B. The contractor shall be responsible for the correctness and timeliness of the computer-produced reports. The Contractor shall also responsible for the accurate and timely submittal of the updated project schedule and all CPM data necessary to produce the computer reports and payment request that is specified.

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