553-21-206 BD Spec_010323.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

RED and YELLOW ENTRANCES

Department of Veterans Affairs Detroit Medical Center

Project No. 553-21-206

100% BID DOCUMENTS

February 11, 2022

Alliance | Seven Generations Architecture & Engineering JV

2850 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 310 Alexandria, VA 22314

(202) 617-8485

600 E Michigan Ave, Suite B Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007

(269) 927-0144

3/24/20212/11/22

08-01-20

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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

00 11 21 Not Used

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20

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01 32 16.13 Not Used

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20

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01 32 16.17 Not Used

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

Not Used

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 81 13.01 Not Used

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01 81 13.21 Not Used

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DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Not Used

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

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DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

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03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19

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DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

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04 20 00 Not Used

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DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Not Used

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05 31 00 Not Used

05 36 00 Not Used

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

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05 51 00 Not Used

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Not Used

06 16 63 Not Used

06 20 00 Not Used

06 06 60 Schedules for Plastic Fabrications AE

Created

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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07 12 00 Not Used

07 13 00 Not Used

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07 14 21 Not Used

07 18 13 Not Used

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 21 23 Not Used

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07 56 00 Not Used

07 57 13 Not Used

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 61 16 Not Used

07 71 00 Not Used

07 72 00 Not Used

07 81 00 Not Used

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

07 95 13 Not Used

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Not Used

08 11 73 Not Used

08 14 00 Not Used

08 17 10 Not Used

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 33 00 Not Used

08 33 13 Not Used

08 34 36 Not Used

08 34 53 Not Used

08 34 59 Not Used

08 35 13.13 Not Used

08 36 13 Not Used

08 38 16 Not Used

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16

08 42 33 Revolving Door Entrances 05-15

08 44 13 Not Used

08 51 13 Not Used

08 51 13.11 Not Used

08 51 23 Not Used

08 51 69.11 Not Used

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

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08 56 66 Not Used

08 63 00 Not Used

08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16

08 71 13.11 Not Used

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Not Used

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 23 00 Not Used

09 24 00 Not Used

09 26 00 Not Used

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Not Used

09 54 23 Not Used

09 63 13 Not Used

09 63 40 Not Used

09 65 13 Not Used

09 65 16 Not Used

09 65 19 Not Used

09 66 13 Not Used

09 66 16 Not Used

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09 72 31 Not Used

09 84 33 Not Used

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

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09 96 59 Not Used

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

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10 13 00 Not Used

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

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10 22 13 Not Used

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10 25 13 Not Used

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

10 28 00 Not Used

10 44 13 Not Used

10 75 00 Not Used

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 Not Used

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DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

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12 31 00 Not Used

12 32 00 Not Used

12 34 00 Not Used

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DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

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21 12 00 Not Used

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

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21-30-13 Not Used

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

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DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Not Used

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Not Used

23 05 51 Not Used

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

23 05 93.01 Not Used

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Not Used

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23 08 11 Not Used

23 09 11 Not Used

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

23 10 00 Not Used

23 11 23 Not Used

23 21 11 Not Used 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 21 23 Not Used 23 22 13 Not Used 23 22 23 Not Used 23 23 00 Not Used

23 25 00 Not Used

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 34 00 Not Used

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

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23 40 00 Not Used

23 50 11 Not Used 23 51 00 Not Used 23 52 25 Not Used 23 52 28 Not Used 23 52 33 Not Used

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DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Not Used

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 13 Not Used

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

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

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

26 05 36 Not Used

26 05 39 Not Used

26 05 41 Not Used

26 05 73 Not Used

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

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26 24 13 Not Used

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26 24 19 Not Used

26 25 11 Not Used

26 26 00 Not Used

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Not Used

26 29 21 Not Used

26 32 13 Not Used

26 33 53 Not Used

26 35 26 Not Used

26 36 23 Not Used

26 41 00 Not Used

26 42 00 Not Used

26 43 13 Not Used

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 55 71 Not Used

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Not Used

27 05 26 Not Used

27 05 33 Not Used

27 05 61 Not Used

27 08 00 Not Used

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Not Used

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Not Used

31 20 11 Not Used

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31 32 23 Not Used

31 62 00 Not Used

31 63 16 Not Used

31 63 26 Not Used

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Not Used

32 12 16 Not Used

32 14 16 Not Used

32 17 23 Not Used

32 31 13 Not Used

32 31 40 Not Used

32 84 00 Not Used

32 90 00 Not Used

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Not Used

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33 51 00 Not Used

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DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Not Used

34 75 13.13 Not Used

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

48 14 00 Not Used

48 15 00 Not Used

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

ARCHITECTURAL

G001 COVER SHEET

G002 GENERAL INFORMATION & SYMBOL LEGEND

G200 FIRST FLOOR CODE COMPLIANCE PLAN

AD101 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

A001 WALL TYPES

A101 FLOOR PLANS

A200 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND BUILDING SECTIONS

A420 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A500 DETAILS

A600 DOOR AND FRAME SCHEDULE

AC121 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A700 INTERIOR FINISH KEY & FINISH PLANS

FIRE PROTECTION

FX101 FIRE SPRINKLER

HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR

M001 MECHANICAL GENERAL INFORMATION & SYMBOL LEGEND

MD201 MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

M101 MECHANICAL FLOOR PLAN

M201 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

M500 MECHANICAL DETAILS & SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E000 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS LIST

E001 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

E101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN

E201 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLANS

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vhadetnessiha Callout

ADD - SHEET DRAWING 'MD101 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN. HN

vhadetnessiha Callout CORRECTION - USE DRAWING NUMBER 'A121 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN' INSTEAD OF 'AC121 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN'. HN

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED // EQUIPMENT // ITEMS //

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1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.13 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 TESTS

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

1.20 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.21 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.22 SAFETY SIGN

1.23 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.24 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the remodeling of the Yellow and Red Entrances. This work shall consist of the demolition of the existing automatic sliding doors, revolving doors, walk and walk off mats. New work shall be the installation of new large diameter high capacity revolving doors, new automatic sliding doors and new tile flooring. as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders shall be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Alliance Consulting and Seven Generations Architects and

Engineering , as Architect-Engineers, shall render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by

Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by 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.

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

F. Prior to commencing work, the General Contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “COMPETENT PERSON” (CP)(19CFR1926.20(b)(2))

01 00 00 -2 shall maintain presence at the worksite whenever the Generator Sub-contractors are present.

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or sub-contractors shall have the 10-hour & a supervisor shall have the 30-hour OSHA certified

Construction Safety course and/or relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from ICRA team.

2. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.

3. VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during Construction, dated

9/22/2011 in its entirety is made part of this section.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Work includes general construction, demolition and new construction for the installation of new revolving and sliding doors.

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

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

(Period of performance for this contract is 180 days).

B. ALTERNATE DEDUCT NO.1: Base Bid except delete all work (new construction) associated with the resin wall panels and replace with painted gyp-board and wall protection.

(Period of performance for Alternate No. 1 is 112 Days).

C. ALTERNATE DEDUCT NO. 2: ALTERNATIVE NO.1 except delete all work

(demolition and new construction) associated with the expanded floor tile in the Red Entrance.

(Period of performance for Alternate No. 2 is 112 days).

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D. ALTERNATIVE DEDUCT NO. 3: ALTERNATIVE NO.2 except delete all work

(demolition and new construction) associated with removing the complete yellow entrance gyp ceiling and replace with cutting and patching ceiling where needed to access replacement work.

(Period of performance for Alternate No. 3 is 112 days).

E. ALTERNATIVE DEDUCT NO. 4: ALTERNATIVE NO.3 except delete air curtains from proposed revolving doors.

(Period of Performance for Alternate No. 4 is 112 days).

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that shall 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 shall also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. 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.

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

Officer.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) 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”.

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 shall be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive

Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who shall 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.

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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 shall be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Parking is available in the “BLUE PARKING STRUCTURE”. Parking costs are the responsibility of the contractor and respective employees.

Parking passes are available for purchase from the VA Medical

Center.

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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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 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 shall be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

G. Phasing:

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

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

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the, COR with a schedule of approximate 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 dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to, COR and Contractor.

H. Building(s) No. #100 shall be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations shall be vacated. The Medical Center work hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

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1. No contract work is allowed on Federal Holidays. These days are as follows: New Year’s Day/Martin Luther King’s Birthday/Washington’s

Birthday/Memorial Day/Independence Day/Labor Day/ Veteran’s

Day/Thanksgiving/Christmas.

J. When 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 shall be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. 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 of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems shall be interrupted without prior approval of 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.

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

COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request

01 00 00 -8 shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

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

M. 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.

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

N. 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, 01 00 00 -9 of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which shall be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract shall be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE

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

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

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D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. 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.

2. 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 COR.

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract.

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer shall have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA shall make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements shall be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

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

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

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

Generations Architects + Engineering

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To 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 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.

1.13 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 set of 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 shall 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 shall include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase shall 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 shall begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection shall be conducted, measured from time of

01 00 00 -14 acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, 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.

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 of construction. Items which have extended warranties shall be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

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.

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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 shall 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 shall have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, shall charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including 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 shall have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification shall follow oral instructions. Failure to respond shall 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

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Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty shall 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 shall 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 shall perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

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 suppression systems.

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b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1 Doors

a. Interior, exterior personnel doors or hardware, not functioning properly, causing security, fire or safety problem.

Code 1-Electrical

a. Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical

a. Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

b. Receptacles and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 3-Interior

a. Floors damaged.

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

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 two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC

01 00 00 -18 signature shall remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

1.14 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 shall be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

1. Permission to use each unit or system shall be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in

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COR shall withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

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

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

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

Vibrations shall be eliminated.

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

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

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

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

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1.16 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 connections and appliances connected therewith shall removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

A*. Contractor shall have for use of Contractor's workers, such toilet accommodations as shall 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 shall deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.17 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…