BID DOCUMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

PHARMACY PHYSICAL

SECURIY UPGRADE

Project No. 586-22-105

Jackson VA Medical Center Jackson, MS

1040 Kings Highway North

Suite 700 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034

(856) 429-4000

July 24, 2024

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Project No. #586-22-105 Jackson VA Medical Center Pharmacy Physical Security Upgrade Jackson, MS Bid Documents: 07/24/2024

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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 11-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 01-24 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23 01 33 23.01 Submittal Register 01 35 26 Safety Requirements for Major Projects 12-23 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-21

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 04-22 08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 17 36 Package Transfer Units 01-21

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 12-22

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 03-23

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-23

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

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 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

DRAWING NO. TITLE

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

G100 CONTRACTOR SITE ACCESS PLAN SITE

HAZMAT

HA111 ABATEMENT PLAN 1ST FLOOR OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

ARCHITECTURAL

LS100 LIFE SAFETY PLAN BASEMENT & 1ST FLR PHARMACIES

PH-101 PHASING PLANS BASEMENT & 1ST FLR PHARMACIES

IC101 INFECTION CONTROL NOTES AND DETAILS

A-101 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN BASEMENT

A-111 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN 1ST FLOOR

AD101 DEMO FLR & REFLECTED CLNG PLAN BASEMENT

INPATIENT PHARMACY

AD111 DEMOLITION PLAN 1ST FLOOR OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

AD211 DEMO REFLECTED CEILING PLAN 1ST FLOOR

OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

AE101 FLOOR AND REFLECTED CLNG PLANS BASEMENT

INPATIENT PHARMACY

AE111 FLOOR PLAN 1ST FLOOR OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

AE211 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN 1ST FLOOR OUTPATIENT

PHARMACY

FIRE PROTECTION

FX001 ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES, & SYMBOLS

FXD111 DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

FX111 NEW WORK PLAN 1ST FLOOR OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

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PLUMBING

P-001 ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES, & SYMBOLS

PD111 DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

P-111 NEW WORK PLAN 1ST FLOOR OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

MECHANICAL

M-001 ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES & SYMBOLS

M-101 DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLANS BASEMENT INPATIENT

PHARMACY

MD111 DEMOLTION PLAN 1ST FLOOR OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

MH111 NEW WORK PLAN 1ST FLOOR OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

M-501 DETAILS

M-701 SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS

E-002 NOTES

E-003 FIRE ALARM NOTES

ED111 DEMOLITION PLAN 1ST FLOOR OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

E-101 DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLANS BASEMENT INPATIENT

PHARMACY

E-111 LIGHTING AND SYSTEMS PLANS 1ST FLOOR OUTPATIENT

PHARMACY

E-112 SYSTEMS AND FIRE ALARM PLANS 1ST FLOOR

OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

E-501 DETAILS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the “Pharmacy Physical

Security Upgrade” project at the GV (Sonny) Montgomery Uptown VA

Medical Center in Jackson, MS, Project No. 586-22-105 as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C. Offices of Miller-Remick, LLC, 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: BASE BID : Work includes phased general construction, alterations, demolition and installation of physical security upgrades, replacement of access controls, toilet room upgrades, HVAC modifications, specific finish and lighting upgrades and certain other items.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1 Delete all aspects of demolition and installation of

Access Control system and components.

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C. ALTERNATE NO.2: Delete portion of the existing flooring delineated in the Contract Documents; the flooring will remain as is and new flooring will be installed adjacent to it. In addition, delete the dismantling, removal, storage, and reassembly of the Pill Dispensing units located in the same area.

D. ALTERNATE NO.3: Demolition of Outpatient Vault door and associated frame and framing and repair of the remaining opening.

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 a minimum of

10 business days 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. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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

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C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including toolboxes 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.

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 safe keeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility Manager.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Officer, use only established roadways, 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

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01 00 00 - 5 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 COR.

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

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by the Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to the 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.

H. 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:

I. Phasing:

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1. The Medical Center and Pharmacies must maintain their 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.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR 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 Medical Center Director, COR and

Contractor, as follows:

General

a. OUTPATIENT PHARMACY PHASING PLAN

1) Schedule work with COR/COTR: Minimum advance notice of 14 days required prior to commencing work.

2) Prepare ICRA and interim life safety measures forms and file with VA.

3) Clear all pharmacy equipment to be temporarily relocated or stored with VA Biomedical Engineer. Coordinate with equipment service contractor and VA.

4) Casework and workstations within the pharmacy is not included in the scope of work. Handling, moving, relocating, disassembly, reassembly and storage of these units will be by the VA’s furniture vendor.

5) Provide 14 dates notice to VA prior to needing pharmacy casework altered or removed.

6) VA'S furniture vendor contact information:

a) Mollie Cardwell, Sales & Design, Modular Pharmacy

Solutions, LLC.

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b) MOBILE: 662-448-0974

c) EMAIL: mcardwell@modularpharmacy.com

7) Maintain paths of egress and life safety requirements where feasible.

8) Where unable to maintain compliance, implement interim life safety measures.

9) Pharmacy filling to remain in place with no disruptions to daily operations.

10) Incorporate as much work as possible from other phases into current phase.

11) HVAC system distribution within the Pharmacy may alter actual boundaries.

12) Hazardous abatement/security bar installation may be done in one extended shift:

13) Construct ICRA barriers. remove Hazardous duct section(s);

when air samples test clear, sheet metal contractor installs new duct section with security bars.

b. PHASE I - PARTIAL PHARMACY RENOVATION

1) Call Center and Procurement

a) Move to inpatient pharmacy in basement.

b) Provide 2-weeks lead time before relocating.

c) RELOCATE OR STORE FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

d) Coordinate FF&E to remain in outpatient and move remaining to new temporary location.

e) Install temporary partitions.

2) Demolition Start

a) Remove doors and frames

b) Insall new doors and frames

c) Remove ceilings, fixtures, HVAC, and electrical

d) Remove flooring

e) Remove plumbing

3) NEW WORK START

a) Install new flooring

b) Install new plumbing, electrical and HVAC

c) Install new ceiling and fixtures

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d) Remove Temporary partitions

e) Move relocated FF&E back home

f) Call center and procurement remain in basement

c. PHASE II

1) Complete check-in A-120 area work first, then commence with pharmacy work. Consolidate steps where possible.

a) Check-In

(a) Staff relocate to swing space

(b) Pharmacy to coordinate check-in swing space location

(c) FF&E remains in place

b) Demolition Start

(a) Remove gypsum to prepare for security mesh installation.

(b) Prepare for new equipment.

(c) Remove flooring

c) New work start

(a) Install new electrical

(b) Install new security mesh

(c) Install new floor and wall finishes

(d) Move check-in staff back home

d) Pharmacists

(a) Relocate to available space

(b) Pharmacy to coordinate pharmacists swing space location

(c) Relocate or store pharmacists FF&E

(d) Install temporary partitions

e) Demolition Start

(a) Remove window blinds, ceilings, fixtures, HVAC and electrical

(b) Remove flooring in pharmacy work area

f) New Work Start

(a) Install new flooring

(b) Install new electrical and HVAC

(c) Install new ceiling and fixtures

(d) Remove temporary partitions

(e) Move relocated FF&E back home

(f) Pharmacists remain in temporary location

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d. PHASE III IMPLEMENT ILSM WITH GOVERNMENT APPROVAL

1) Window OPS

a) Relocation

(a) Relocates to check-in and offices relocate to procurement

(b) Relocate all FF&E in offices 126 and 127A to call center area or store at alternate location

b) Demolition Start

(a) Install temporary partition and egress door to create passage to outpatient pharmacy

(b) Install dust partition in main corridor

(c) Remove gypsum board and other items to prepare for new security mesh installation

(d) Remove ceilings, fixtures, HVAC and electrical

(e) Remove limited ceiling, HVAC and electrical in pick up and office A-126

(f) Remove transaction window in office A-127 and package transfer unit in Windo OPS

(g) Infill partition at office A-127 where window was removed

c) New Work Start

(a) Install security mesh in corridor and check in A-120;

finish as scheduled

(b) Reinstall check in door

(c) Install bullet resistant panels to height indicated and security mesh partition to deck in pick up A-129

(d) Install new package transfer unit in work OPS, refinish office A-127 patched partition and opposing corridor

(e) Install new electrical, equipment, and HVAC

(f) Install new ceiling and fixtures in work OPS; reinstall ceiling in pick up and offices

(g) Remove temporary partition and door in corridor

(h) Remove dust partition in corridor

(i) Move FF&E back home

(j) Move offices and window OPS back home

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(k) Move call center and procurement back home

e. PHASE IV

1) Narcotics

a) Relocation

b) May only relocate to filling for two days maximum;

therefore, phase should be scheduled to begin late in the week and continue through the weekend.

c) Narcotics relocates to filling

d) Relocate FF&E within pharmacy

2) Install temporary partitions DEMOLITION START

a) Remove ceilings, fixtures, HVAC, and electrical

b) Remove flooring

3) NEW WORK START

a) Install new flooring

b) Install new electrical and HVAC

c) Install new ceilings and fixtures

d) Remove temporary partitions

e) Move FF&E back home

f) Move narcotics back home

f. PHASE V

1) Filling

a) Relocation

(a) Filling relocates to TBD

(b) Relocate FF&E within pharmacy

(c) Install temporary partitions

(d) INSTALL TEMPORARY PARTITIONS

b) Demolition Start

(a) Remove ceilings, fixtures, HVAC and electrical

(b) Remove flooring

c) New Work Start

(a) Install new flooring

(b) Install new electrical and HVAC

(c) Install new ceilings and fixtures

(d) Remove temporary partitions

(e) Move FF&E back home

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(f) Move filling back home

g. PHASE VI

1) Comm care and conference

a) Relocation

(a) Comm care relates to TBD

(b) Relocate FF&E within pharmacy or store

b) Demolition Start

(a) Remove ceilings, fixtures, HVAC and electrical

(b) Remove flooring

c) New Work Start

(a) Install new flooring

(b) Install new electrical and HVAC

(c) Install new ceilings and fixtures

(d) Remove temporary partitions

(e) Move FF&E back home

(f) Move comm care back home

h. INPATIENT PHASING PLAN

1) Maintain paths of egress and life safety requirements where feasible.

2) Where unable to maintain compliance, implement interim life safety measures.

3) Incorporate as much work as possible from other phases into current phase.

4) Access to ceiling above the medication carousel is not anticipated and all work above it should be conducted on the prosthetics side; however, if plenum access is required, coordinate with pharmacy to dismantle top adjustable skirt or relocate medication carousel and schedule work accordingly.

5) Casework and workstations within the pharmacy is not included in the scope of work. Handling, moving, relocating, disassembly, reassembly, and storage of these units will be by the VA’s furniture vendor.

6) Provide 14 dates notice to VA prior to needing pharmacy casework altered or removed.

7) VA’s furniture vendor contact information:

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a) MOLLIE CARDWELL, SALES & DESIGN, MODULAR PHARMACY

SOLUTIONS, LLC.

b) Mobile: 662-448-0974

c) Email: mcardwell@modularpharmacy.com

i. PHASE B-I

1) Install temporary partitions

2) Demolition start

a) Remove doors and frames

b) Install new doors and frames – maintain security

c) Remove package transfer unit

d) Remove ceilings and light fixtures and salvage for reuse

e) Remove electrical and HVAC

f) Remove portions of rated HVAC duct chase as required

3) New work start

a) Install new package transfer unit

b) Install new electrical and HVAC

c) Repair rated duct chase to prior condition

d) Install new rated access panel

e) Install salvaged ceiling and fixtures

f) Remove temporary partitions

j. PHASE B-II

1) Demolition Start

a) Install temporary partitions

b) Coordinate work around medication carousel with VA

c) Remove ceiling and salvage for reuse

2) New Work Start

a) Install new electrical and HVAC

b) Install salvaged ceiling

c) Move medication carousel back home

d) Remove temporary partitions

J. Building) No. 1_______ will be occupied during performance of work but immediate areas of each identified construction phase alterations will be vacated. Refer to the Phasing Plan in the Contract Documents.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected

Remove ceiling and light fixtures. Salvage fixture to be reused. Grid to be modified for all new 2x2 ceiling tiles. (By VA 3/2/2026)

Remove ceiling and light fixtures. Salvage fixture to be reused. Grid to be modified for all new 2x2 ceiling tiles.

(By VA 3/2/2026)

Install salvaged led lights . modify the ceiling grid and install all new 2x2 ceiling tiles (By VA 3/2/2026)

Install salvaged led lights . modify the ceiling grid and install all new 2x2 ceiling tiles (By VA 3/2/2026)

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01 00 00 - 13 areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of

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

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

K. When the construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the 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

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01 00 00 - 14 interrupted without prior approval of the COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

M. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines 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.

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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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.

O. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by the 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 areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, all three, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

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 the

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).

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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.

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

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

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

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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, 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 contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

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

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full-sized 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 of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR [within 15

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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 Mississippi at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit four sets 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 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 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

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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 must 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.

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 & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment Bonds 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

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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.

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:

E. 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

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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.

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:

a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems

Fire suppression systems.

Fire alarm system(s).

b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

c) Code 1 Doors

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

d) Code 3-Doors

Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e) Code 1-Electrical

Power failure (entire area or any building operational after

1600 hours).

Security lights.

Smoke detectors.

f) Code 3-Electrical

Exterior lights not operational.

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g) Code 1-Gas

Leaks and pipeline breaks.

h) Code 2-Plumbing

Flush valves not operating properly

Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

Toilet leaking at base.

i) Code 3- Plumbing

Leaky faucets.

j) Code 3-Interior

Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling.

Casework damaged.

k) Code 3

All work not listed above.

F. 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 signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

Warranty Tags

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

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Warranty Tags

Warranty response time priority code

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevator for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators.

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Contractor may use elevators as identified by the COR for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of

Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a) Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b) Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c) Finish flooring.

1.15 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 are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

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

Center. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workers. Failure to

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system.