589-22-105_Specs Vol 1 Rev (368 pages).pdf

Kansas City, Replace Honor Annex Roof Building 55

Healthcare System / Project Number 589-22-105

PROJECT MANUAL

BID DOCUMENTS

2 February 2023

Volume 1 of 2

06-01-22

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BID Documents

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 11-21

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-21

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-21

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

07 12 00 Built-Up Bituminous Waterproofing 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 01-21

07 52 16 SBS Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing, Cold-Applied

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 72 00 Roof Accessories Roof Hatch & Ladder 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 04-22

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

02-20

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

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 04-22

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

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 04-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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

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

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

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

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Project No. 589-22-105

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G001 COVER SHEET

G002 ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

STRUCTURAL

S001 STRUCTURAL ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

S100 UPPER LEVEL FRAMING PLAN

S101 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S102 UPPER ROOF FRAMING PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AD103 ROOF PLAN – ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION

A102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - ARCHITECTURAL

A103 ROOF PLAN - ARCHITECTURAL

A501 EXTERIOR DETAILS – ARCHITECTURAL

A502 EXTERIOR DETAILS – ARCHITECTURAL

A900 EXISTING PHOTOS

A901 EXISTING PHOTOS

A902 EXISTING PHOTOS

PLUMBING

P000 PLUMBING COVERSHEET

PD100 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION – PLUMBING

PD101 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION – PLUMBING

P100 FIRST FLOOR – PLUMBING

P101 SECOND FLOOR – PLUMBING

MECHANICAL

M000 MECHANICAL COVERSHEET

MPD104 ROOF – MECH/PLUMB DEMOLITION

MP104 ROOF – MECHANICAL/PLUMBING

M001 PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

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ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL COVERSHEET

ED104 ROOF – ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

E104 ROOF - ELECTRICAL

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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 ADMINISTRATIVE WORKING HOURS

1.6 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE BEHAVIOR ON VA MEDICAL CENTER SITE

1.7 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR'S AND MATERIAL SUPPLIERS MECHANIZED

EQUIPMENT

1.8 MEDICAL CENTER STAFF, PATIENTS, VISITOR SAFETY

1.9 OMISSIONS

1.10 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.11 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.12 FIRE SAFETY

1.13 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.14 ALTERATIONS

1.15 CONTRACTORS NOT ALLOWED USE OF GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND

MATERIALS

1.16 RECEIPT OF CONTRACTORS MATERIALS

1.17 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.18 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.19 RESTORATION

1.20 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.21 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.22 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.23 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.24 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.25 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.26 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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1.27 TESTS

1.28 INSTRUCTIONS

1.29 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.30 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

1.31 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.32 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.33 SAFETY SIGN

1.34 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.35 INDUSTRY STANDARDS1

1.36 GOVERNING REGULATIONS AND AUTHORITIES

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for equipment, management, supervision, tools, and all other necessary resources to construct the project as required by drawings and specifications. The contractor is responsible to perform a site survey and investigation to satisfy themselves as to the extent of the work. The place of work is located at the Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVAMC), Kansas City, Missouri.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders shall be made as specified in solicitation provision 52.236-27 Site Visit. All references to Resident

Engineer (RE), Senior Resident Engineer (SRE), Engineer, COTR, or

Project Manager shall all be referred to as Contracting Officers

Representative (COR).

C. Offices of Nagel Architects + Engineers, 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. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b) (2) shall maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

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.

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F. All testing and sampling during the construction period is the sole responsibility of the contractor; prior to placement and installation of work subject to testing and or sampling, a laboratory shall be retained by the Contractor. The Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to be present at the site in time for field inspection.

Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

G. Training:

1. All on-site workers of the prime and sub-contractors shall have completed and received a certificate of completion of the 10-hour

OSHA certified Construction Safety course or other equivalent competency training. The Construction Superintendent shall have completed and received certification of completing the 30-hour OSHA

Construction Safety course.

2. Submit OSHA certifications for all on-site workers to the COR prior to any worker beginning on-site work.

3. All tradesmen shall be licensed in the line of work they are performing. The General Contractor shall provide proof that all tradesmen are licensed in their field of work. Journeyman to apprentice ratio is minimum 1:1.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

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

Information and Instructions to Bidder section.

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

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

SOLICITATION.

C. ITEMS

ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Bldg. 55 Replace Honor Annex Roof: Work includes general construction, alterations, roof drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Bldg. 55 Replace Honor Annex Roof :Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required

01 00 00 -3 electrical construction work on this project including lightning protection and security camera

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Bldg. 55 Replace Honor Annex Roof : Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including plumbing and ventilation

Bid item 1: BASE BID, Building 55 Roof Replacement: Work includes general construction, alterations, roof drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction, and certain other items.

Removing and replacing an existing roof, Removing and replacing existing roof drains, Removing and replacing existing Hatch and ships ladder, and Removing and replacing stormwater laterals. Reinstalling new roof drainage system. Electrical Work: Building 55 Roof Replacement work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including lightning protection and security camera.

Mechanical Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including plumbing and ventilation. The above work and other project requirements as defined by the Specifications and Drawings shall be included under the Base Bid/BID

ITEM 1 (one). Period of Performance 180 calendar days.

B. Bid Item #2: Deductive Alternate #1, (Period of Performance: 180 days)

All work in Bid Item #1 with the exception of remove the extended warranty for the roofing membrane from the project.

C. Bid Item #3: Deductive Alternate #2, (Period of Performance: 180 days)-All

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All work in Bid Item #2 with the exception of Delete all work associated with penthouse roofs including; roofing membrane, flashing, capping, and scuppers. Not to exclude work on lightning protection.

UNIT PRICES: $12.11 PER SQUARE FOOT UNIT PRICE FOR REMOVING, PREPPING FOR,

AND INSTALLING NEW LIGHTWEIGHT INSULATED CONCRETE SYSTEM. SEE 07 01

50.19 PREPARATION FOR REROOFING SPEC FOR LIGHTWEIGHT INSULATED CONCRETE

SYSTEM INFORMATION.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.

B. Refer to drawing list table in specification section 00 01 15

1.5 ADMINISTRATIVE WORKING HOURS

A. Administrative working hours for the Medical Center are normally between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. excluding Saturday and

Sunday. This project involves work at different shift hours (3PM-12AM) and during weekends as required in drawings and specifications, due to the Medical Center activities conducted directly below the roof. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, which he shall, the Contractor shall make his/her request to the VA

Contracting officer three (3) days in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods and await approval from Contracting Officer.

B. No work shall be scheduled on the following federal holidays or any other day specifically declared a federal holiday by the President of the United States.

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Columbus Day

Washington’s Birthday Veterans Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE BEHAVIOR ON VA MEDICAL CENTER SITE

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A. Objectionable Employees: The VA Contracting Officer, in writing, shall require the Contractor to remove from the work site, area, or Medical

Center employees deemed objectionable regarding dress, language and/or behavior. VA Police shall investigate any alleged criminal behavior of any contractor employee that occurs on VA property.

1.7 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR'S AND MATERIAL SUPPLIERS MECHANIZED

EQUIPMENT

A. All Contractor's machinery, motor vehicles, and mechanized equipment shall have acceptable identification showing the owner's name and identifying number. This identification shall be posted in a conspicuous location on each piece of equipment as shall be required by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall submit a listing of his vehicles intended for use on this project by listing type of vehicle, color, and license number.

1.8 MEDICAL CENTER STAFF, PATIENTS, VISITOR SAFETY

A. Contractor and/or Sub-Contractors shall not expose VA workers, patients, and visitors to unsafe or unhealthy conditions during

Construction operations. Contractor shall be reminded that adherence to OSHA regulations shall not be sufficient in some situations, and more stringent regulations (Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, local Veterans Affairs Medical

Center) shall apply. Extra precautions shall always be observed to ensure patient, visitor, and employee safety when working in a medical center/hospital environment. Make sure to secure all tools and follow all safety and infection control requirements.

1.9 OMISSIONS

A. The drawings and specifications are intended to include all work and materials necessary for completion of the work. Any incidental item of material, labor or detail required for the proper execution and completion of the work and omitted from either the drawings and specifications or both, but obviously required by governing codes, local regulations, trade practices, operational functions, and good workmanship, shall be provided as a part of the contract work

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1.10 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. The drawings show the general arrangement, general design, and extent of the work for the project and are diagrammatic. Exact location of piping and equipment, not located by dimensions on drawings, shall be determined in the field considering interference’s and appearance.

B. In general, the horizontal piping indicated on drawings is intended to be installed above the ceiling unless otherwise noted.

C. The drawings are not intended to be scaled for rough-in measurements.

D. The drawings are not to be reproduced or marked-up, to serve or submitted as “shop drawings”.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE FIELD MEASUREMENTS NECESSARY FOR SECURING MATERIALS

AND FITTING THE INSTALLATION TO THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CORRECT FIT OF THE WORK

INSTALLED.

1.11 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. 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. For work outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the contractor shall give 5 working days prior notice to the COR so that security and any necessary escort arrangements can be provided for

01 00 00 -7 the workers. 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 Representative (COR).

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.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for any locked storage area, office or storage trailer, and any other locks installed by permission of the COR at the project site.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings 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.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents shall 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 (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.12 FIRE SAFETY

FIRE SAFETY PLAN (ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN): ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A

FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 01 35 26. PRIOR TO START OF

WORK, PREPARE A PLAN DETAILING PROJECT-SPECIFIC FIRE SAFETY MEASURES,

INCLUDING PERIODIC STATUS REPORTS, AND SUBMIT TO VA COR AND FACILITY

SAFETY MANAGER FOR REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS IN

ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND

SAMPLES.

1.13 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.

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

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

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

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

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to 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.

D. Phasing:

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 the roof.

E. The roof of Building No. 55 shall be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

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1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations shall 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 to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 shall be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

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

1. 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.

G. 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.

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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, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

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

3. Contractor 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 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 shall be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval shall be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

H. 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

01 00 00 -12 they are completely behind the finished surfaces. Remove all unused hangers and supports.

I. 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.

J. 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 1.12, USE OF ROADWAYS.

K. In order to minimize the exposure to veterans, visitors, VA employees, and workmen directly on the construction site it shall be required that all vehicles and construction equipment left running and unused or unattended shall not be allowed to sit idling more than three minutes otherwise they shall be turned off.

L. Contractor Parking: Parking shall be allowed on the project site on lot unless designated or approved otherwise by the Kansas City VA

Medical Center COR. Kansas City VA Medical Center COR reserves the right to limit the number of vehicles allowed on the project site.

1.14 ALTERATIONS

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

1. Existence and conditions of items such as mechanical equipment and accessories, electrical equipment, required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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

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3. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and the 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 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. Prior to the furnishing of any new items and any related work thereof, a mutual agreement between the Contractor and Contracting Officer on the total cost shall first be negotiated and a contract modification executed incorporating the changed work.

Contractor is cautioned only the Contracting Officer has the authority to make changes to the contract related to this section. Any changed work performed or new items provided prior to Contracting Officer authorization shall result in no adjustment to the contract price.

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 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.

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.

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3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that shall 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.

1.15 CONTRACTORS NOT ALLOWED USE OF GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT, TOOLS and

MATERIALS.

1.16 RECEIPT OF CONTRACTOR'S MATERIALS

A. Contractors shall not have materials, equipment, tools, or supplies shipped to them care of the VA Medical Center as they shall be rejected and returned.

1.17 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 shall 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.

4. Debris removal shall be performed via chute(s) through windows for all work above first floor and below third floor. All other items to

01 00 00 -15 be removed via staircase. Contractor to coordinate removal paths and locations with COR.

1.18 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. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that shall 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 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

01 00 00 -16 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;

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

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

1.19 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,) 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.

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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.

1.20 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 RCOR] within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

D. After the acceptance of the project by the VA COR, contractor shall provide two sets (hard copy) of “as-built” drawings. Contractor shall also provide to VA COR a CD containing electronic copies of all “as-built” drawings. VA COR shall review the “as-built” drawings and electronic CADD files to verify all work is in accordance with the contract documents. Scanned drawings converted to AutoCAD dwg files are unacceptable. All files shall be vector format.

E. The “as-built” drawings shall indicate the following and their accurate location: Walls, Doors, Windows, Ceilings, Equipment, Ductwork, Piping, Fixtures, Sensors, Piping diagrams, Conduits, Receptacles, Circuit

Identification, Ceiling Mounted Items, Data, Switches, Lighting, Panels, Utilities, Roads, Buildings, Structures, Structural Members, and System Accessories as installed / modified under this project.

D. Paragraph A shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.21 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction

01 00 00 -18 in 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 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 acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

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

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer shall have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, shall charge the remaining construction warranty funds of

01 00 00 -20 expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer 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

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.

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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 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.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1 Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational, causing a security, fire or safety problem.

b. 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 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

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Code 1-Plumbing

a. Leaking pipes.

Code 1-Roof Leaks

a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2-Water (Exterior)

a. No water to facility.

Code 2-Water (Hot)

a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

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

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1.22 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

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

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

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

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1.23 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 must be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the

COR 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 must 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

01 00 00 -25 prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

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

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

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

1.24 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor shall not be allowed the use of existing elevators. Outside type hoist shall be used by Contractor for transporting materials and equipment.

1.25 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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.

1.26 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.