613-21-105 Replace Steam Piping PH 2_Specs.pdf

REPAIR STEAM PIPING

FROM BLDGS. 500, 217, 318

& 328 TO BOILER PLANT

VAMC MARTINSBURG, WV

PROJECT #613-19-102

PHASE 2

SPECIFICATIONS

JULY 29, 2020

VALLEY ENGINEERING

4901 CROWE DRIVE

MOUNT CRAWFORD, VA 22841

(540) 434-6365

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18 01 32 16.01 Architectural and Engineering CPM Schedules 01-11 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 08-16

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam Generation

08-17

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

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DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 06-18 32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution 09-17

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION PACKAGE

2G0.01 COVER SHEET

2G0.02 MECHANICAL TUNNEL OVERALL PLAN

CIVIL

2C3.01 CIVIL TUNNEL PLAN UTILITIES – PHASE 2

STRUCTURAL

2S0.00 GENERAL NOTES

2S1.02 STRUCTURAL PIPE SUPPORT PLAN – SUBPHASE-1

2S3.01 STRUCTURAL DETAILS – SUBPHASE-1

2S3.02 STRUCTURAL DETAILS – SUBPHASE-1

2S3.03 STRUCTURAL DETAILS – SUBPHASE-1

2S3.04 STRUCTURAL DETAILS – SUBPHASE-1

MECHANICAL

2M0.01 MECHANICAL LEGENDS, ABBREVIATIONS AND NOTES

2M1.01 MECHANICAL TUNNEL OVERALL PLAN

2M1.02 MECH. STEAM & CONDENSATE PLAN – SUB PHASE-2.1

2M1.03 MECHANICAL TUNNEL DEMOLITION PLAN – SUB PHASE-2.2

2M1.04 MECH. STEAM & CONDENSATE PLAN – SUB PHASE-2.1 A,B & C

2M1.05 MECH. STEAM & CONDENSATE PLAN – SUB PHASE-2.1 D,E & F

2M1.06 MECH. STEAM & CONDENSATE PLAN – SUB PHASE-2.1 G

2M2.01 ENLARGED MECH. TUNNEL PLANS – SUB PHASE-2.1

2M2.02 ENLARG. MECH. TUNNEL DEMO. PLANS – SUB PHASE-2.2

2M3.01 MECHANICAL TUNNEL SECTIONS – SUB PHASE-2.1

2M3.02 MECHANICAL TUNNEL SECTIONS – SUB PHASE-2.1

2M3.03 MECHANICAL TUNNEL SECTIONS – SUB PHASE-2.1

2M3.04 MECHANICAL TUNNEL SECTIONS – SUB PHASE-2.2 DEMO

2M3.05 MECHANICAL TUNNEL SECTIONS – SUB PHASE-2.2 DEMO

2M5.01 MECHANICAL DETAILS

2M5.02 MECHANICAL DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.8RESTORATION

1.9 PHYSICAL DATA

1.10 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

11315 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.14 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.15 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.16 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.17 SAFETY SIGN

1.18 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.19 ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.20 GENERAL ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the replacement of the Medium Pressure Steam and Condensate piping from Bldg. 320 underground steam tunnel to Building 217, at new valves for Dental and 200 row steam line. The sequence of Phase numbering is irrelevant to the total project completion, ________________________________________ as required by drawings and specifications.

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

C. Offices of __Valley Engineering, Mount Crawford, VA_, 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. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person”-(CP) (29CFR 1926.20(b) (2)) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present. Competent Person: “One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings and working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees, and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.” (29CFR 1926.32(f))

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION PACKAGE (BASE BID):

A.General Construction: Make wall openings in steam tunnels to bring in and take out steam and condensate piping and accessories; patch openings when pipe work is complete. Earth excavation, backfilling, seeding and chain-link fence security is required for all tunnel openings.

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B.Electrical Construction: Existing conduit will be relocated as needed for new steam and condensate pipe installation.

C.Mechanical Construction: Installation of new medium pressure steam and pumped condensate pipe with anchors, roller supports and expansion compensators. Some portions of the project have exposed pipe above the building roofs, some have pipe routed aboveground, both on structural steel stanchions, and some have pipe routed in existing steam tunnels.

All piping shall be factory insulated, equal to “Rovanco” model 300HT.

All pipe shall be butt-welded with insulation kits from the pipe manufacturer. Adequate ventilation according to OSHA is required for confined welding conditions. After new piping is installed and tested, the steam and condensate service will be switched to the new lines, and the existing piping, valves, anchors, expansion compensators and concrete anchor blocks will be removed from the existing tunnels.

DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.1:

In lieu of pre-fabricated and pre-insulated piping system, provide field-installed insulation to single wall steam and pumped condensate piping, with a weatherproof galvanized jacket, factory painted; color selected by the VA COR.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

Specifications and drawings will be made available electronically.

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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

01 00 00-3 may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

5. Contractors must obtain ID badges in accordance with Medical Center Memorandum (MCM) 05-04 Personnel Suitability and Security Procedures. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

Step 1: (Upon notice of award)

Contractor will complete Contract Security Services Request (Form #1), listing all employees that will be performing work under the contract. Contract Security Verification Request Supplemental (Form #1b) may be filled out and attached if Form #1 does not provide enough space. Once completed, this form shall be submitted to the VHA Service Center (VSC) Personnel Security Office via password protected or encrypted email to VSCSecurity@va.gov or faxed to (216)447-8020.

Step 2: (Upon notice of award, same time as Step 1)

Within five business days of Contractor receiving Notice of Award, each contract employee listed on Form #1 must take the Contractor/Employee Fingerprinting request (Form #2) and two forms of ID to their nearest VA facility to have their fingerprints submitted and the bottom portion of Form #2 completed by the fingerprinting official. Fingerprint appointments should be made through the COR or the local VA facility. Completed SAC forms shall be faxed or mailed directly to the VSC Personnel Security Office the same day the contractor employee is fingerprinted.

VHA Service Center (VSC) 6100 Oak Tree Blvd #500 Independence, OH 44131 Fax: (216)447-8025 VSCSecurity@va.gov

Contractor shall inform the COR/CO when fingerprinting has been completed for each contract employee.

Step 3: (As soon as possible)

Each individual working on the contract or the contractor POC shall complete the VHA Service Center PIV Sponsorship (Form #3) for each employee, in its entirety, and return to VSC Security Office as soon as possible, either via fax, encrypted email or password protected documents. Upon receipt of this form and final results of fingerprinting confirmation, the VHA mailto:VSCSecurity@va.gov mailto:VSCSecurity@va.gov

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Security Service Center will send an email notification to the Contractor’s POC and the CO authorizing contract employees to proceed with obtaining their required non-PIV security badge.

Upon receipt of this confirmation, notify COR so they may schedule an appointment for PIV badging.

Only the individual whose name appears on the badge can pick up that badge from the badging office.

5. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 day’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

6. Contractor is solely responsible for keeping the job site secure at all times, even during working hours. The job site shall be secured in such a manner to prohibit patients, staff and unauthorized personnel from entering the work site.

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

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

C. Guards: (Not Used)

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

E. Document Control:

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

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

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

01 00 00-5 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 CDs 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).

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions:

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

2. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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

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

E. Workmen are subject to rules of 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 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 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 will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

H. Utilities Services:

1. 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:

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

I.Phasing:

4. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

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

J. Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work.

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 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.

H. Construction Fence:

1. Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet)

01 00 00-8 minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

2. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks.

3. If the fence is terminated or interrupted by a structure, it shall be fastened or otherwise installed so that the fence is just as secure at termination points as the remainder of the fence and the padlocked gate(s).

4. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade.

5. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

I. When a building 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.

J. Utilities Services:

1. Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

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

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed

01 00 00-9 work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

K. Abandoned Lines:

1. All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged.

2. 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.

L. 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. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times (routing plan must be approved by COR and/or the Police Department).

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

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

ROADWAYS.

N. No materials or supplies shall be delivered to any of the employee loading docks. If they get delivered to any of the docks, they can be sent away with no responsibility to the VA. These items shall only be delivered to the contractor's staging and lay-down area such as a job site trailer. The contractor must be available to accept delivery. VA staff absolutely will not sign for contractor's supplies and materials.

P. Contractor shall hold weekly construction meetings on-site at a location to be determined by the COR. Contractor shall provide computer generated minutes of all meetings and shall distribute minutes to all participants within two (2) working days after said meeting. Electronic submission of minutes is required in addition to one hard copy to the COR.

Q. Daily logs shall be electronically submitted on a daily basis to the COR for all construction personnel, all materials brought on-site that day, work performed on that day, the weather for the day including temperature, precipitation (form and amounts) sunny, cloudy, windy or calm as well as any contacts made that day. Sample log may be provided, if requested, in electronic format to the contractor for his distribution and use.

1.8 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 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 workmen, 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

01 00 00-11 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.

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will 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 will 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, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.9.RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

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

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

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING

SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.10 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.11 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may 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, 01 00 00-13 all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.12 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

1.13 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

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

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

1. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system.

a.Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system at location determined by COR. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system at location determined by COR. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection.

Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

G. Steam: Furnish steam system for testing required in various sections of specifications.

1. Obtain steam for testing by connecting to the Medical Center steam distribution system. Steam is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve steam-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other waste will be cause for revocation (at COR's discretion), of use of steam from the Medical Center's system.

1.23 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

B. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

C. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.14 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign where directed by the COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 0.7 mm (24 gage) galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 100 by 100 mm (4 inch by 4 inch) posts (or equivalent round posts) set 1200 mm (four feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 900 mm (three feet) above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 50 x 100 mm (two by four inch) material as directed.

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B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two coats of white gloss paint. Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by the COR.

D. Detail Drawing of construction sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is shown on the drawings.

1.15 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm (three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by COR.

D. Detail Drawing Number 45 of safety sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is shown on the drawings.

E. Post the number of accident free days on a daily basis.

Estimated Cost No. of Photographs

Up to $250,000 50 to 100

" " $500,000 100 to 150

" " $1,000,000 150 to 200

" " $2,000,000 200 to 250

" " $5,000,000 250 to 300

" " $10,000,000 300 to 400

More than

$10,000,000 400 to 500

1.16 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide comprehensive photographic documentation of construction process progressively and at selected milestones. High definition video documentation of selected dynamic events will be required.

Documentation shall be inclusive of electronic indexing, navigation, hosting, storage and remote access, as applicable, throughout

01 00 00-16 construction. The Contractor shall support security of information and technological requirements related to the documentation. The commercial photographer or the subcontractor used for this work shall meet the following qualifications:

1. Demonstrable minimum experience of five (5) years in operation providing documentation and advanced indexing/navigation systems including a representative portfolio of construction projects of similar type, size, duration and complexity as the Project.

2. Proficiency in the execution of digital photography, videography and web camera systems’ configuration, including use and knowledge of associated equipment.

3. In-house programming division for customizable documentation solutions required.

4. At least TEN (10) references.

5. Demonstrable ability and current capacity for both data and personnel to service and conform to this specification on multiple projects, simultaneously, in this area. Contractor must have a local office within 80 miles of the Project site and be able to respond to site visit requests with qualified personnel within FOUR (4) hours of notice

B. Documentation platform and delivery method:

1. Photographic Documentation:

a. Documentation indexing and navigation system will utilize actual construction drawings (project plans) or equivalent as the basis for an interactive on-line interface.

b. For all photographic documentation referenced herein, indexing and navigation must be organized by both time (date-stamped) and location throughout the Project.

c. Access interface will include multiple active projects per user, if applicable.

d. Access interface will provide recent documentation activity summaries per project. Direct access to project plans and shoots will be possible from summary display.

e. Access interface will provide a map view that pinpoints the physical location of each project accessible by the user. Direct access to project plans and shoots will be possible from the map view.

f. Documentation activity can be queried by date range via activity searches.

g. Documentation will combine indexing and navigation system with inspection-grade high-resolution digital photography performed by Contractor, designed to capture actual conditions throughout construction and at critical

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h. Contractor documentation will be accessible on-line within 24 hours after each shoot, through the use of an Internet connection.

i. Documentation will allow for multiple-user access, simultaneously, on-line.

j. Access shall adhere to industry standards for information security and protection of data.

k. Multi-tiered access levels shall be achievable through use of individual passwords, if applicable. Users of a sufficient tier will be able to identify other authorized users on each project

l. Online interface will provide a summary view of the documentation within a project by project plan and by shoot. Direct access to project plans and shoots will be possible from each project summary view.

m. Online interface will allow users to upload Client’s own digital photographic images to the documentation indexing and navigation system.

i. Users will be able to link images to the project floor plans for customized location-based indexing.

ii. The acting user will be able define permissions and access to uploaded images. Access, per image, can be set to either (1) the acting user only, (2) all project users or a (3) subset of project users.

n. Online interface will allow users to upload files to the documentation indexing and navigation system. Supported file formats will include, at minimum, PDF, Microsoft Word documents, and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, JPEG, PNG. GIF, MPEG and Folders.

iii. Users will be able to link files to the project floor plans for customized location-based indexing.

iv. The acting user will be able define permissions and access to uploaded files. Access, per file, can be set to either (1) the acting user only, (2) all project users or a (3) subset of project users.

o. Online interface will provide a repository where users can upload and store digital photographic images and other files for the Project, separate from the construction drawings.

p. Online interface will allow users to comment (privately or publically) on images, shoots and projects.

v. Through integrated reporting functionality, users can generate custom reports per image or on a collection of images (“image reports”), including their associated comments. Image reports are exportable in PDF format or as a standalone hyperlink.

vi. All image reports will identify the time, date and

01 00 00-18 location of each image, and will include associated comments that can be archived indefinitely.

vii. The administrator user will be able to restrict commenting functions. Commenting permissions, per user, can be set to either (1) read/write, (2) read only or (3) no read/no write permissions.

q. Online interface will allow users to create customizable tags that can be utilized with the integrated reporting functionality to generate issue-specific image reports.

viii. These reports must be made available through PDF export and a standalone link.

ix. All image reports will identify the time, date and location of each image, and will include associated comments that can be archived indefinitely.

r. Online interface will allow users to mark-up images using integrated annotation functionality.

s. Online interface will allow users to sort specific sets of images into custom albums.

x. Users will be able to select one or more images to create new custom albums.

xi. Users will be able to add images to their existing custom albums.

xii. Custom albums can contain a combination of Contractor and Client images.

t. Online interface will support batch actions by allowing users to multi-select images and other files for viewing, exporting and saving.

u. Online interface will allow users to tag images as “Favorites”. Users will be able to view all of their “Favorite” images from a centralized location.

C. Photographic documentation elements:

1. Each digital image shall be taken with a professional grade camera with minimum size of 6 megapixels (MP) capable of producing 200x250mm (8 x 10 inch) prints with a minimum of 2272 x 1704 pixels and 400x500mm (16 x 20 inch) prints with a minimum 2592 x 1944 pixels.

2. Indexing and navigation system shall utilize actual AUTOCAD construction drawings, making such drawings interactive on an on-line interface. For all documentation referenced herein, indexing and navigation must be organized by both time (date-stamped) and location throughout the project.

3. Documentation shall combine indexing and navigation system with inspection-grade digital photography designed to capture actual conditions throughout construction and at critical milestones. Documentation shall be accessible on-line through use of an internet connection. Documentation

01 00 00-19 shall allow for secure multiple-user access, simultaneously, on-line.

4. Before construction, the building pad, adjacent streets, roadways, parkways, driveways, curbs, sidewalks, landscaping, adjacent utilities and adjacent structures surrounding the building pad and site shall be documented.

Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to insure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural drawings. Integrated commenting and tagging will allow for indication and isolation of issues on the interactive plan and for report generation including, per report, issue image, index number, date and depiction of issue location on the floor plan or site plan. If site work or pad preparation is extensive, this documentation may be required immediately before construction and at several pre-determined intervals before building work commences.

5. Construction progress for all trades shall be tracked at pre-determined intervals, but not less than once every fifteen(15) calendar days (“Progressions”). Progression documentation shall track both the exterior and interior construction of the building. Exterior Progressions shall track 360 degrees around the site and each building.

Interior Progressions shall track interior improvements beginning when stud work commences and continuing until Project completion. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural drawings. Integrated commenting and tagging will allow for indication and isolation of issues on the interactive plan and for report generation including, per report, issue image, index number, date and depiction of issue location on the floor plan or site plan.

6. As-built conditions of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and all other systems shall be documented post-inspection and pre-insulation, sheet rock or dry wall installation or as near to this milestone as is reasonably possible. This process shall include all finished systems located in the walls and ceilings of all buildings at the Project.

Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to insure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural drawings. Integrated commenting and tagging will allow for indication and isolation of issues on the interactive plan and for report generation including, per report, issue image, index number, date and depiction of issue location on the floor plan or site plan.

7. As-built finished conditions of the interior of each building including floors, ceilings and walls shall be documented at certificate of occupancy or equivalent, or

01 00 00-20 just prior to occupancy, or both, as directed by the COR.

Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to insure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural drawings. Integrated commenting and tagging will allow for indication and isolation of issues on the interactive plan and for report generation including, per report, issue image, index number, date and depiction of issue location on the floor plan or site plan.

10. Miscellaneous events that occur during any Contractor site visit, or events captured by the Department of Veterans Affairs independently, shall be dated, labeled and inserted into a Section in the navigation structure entitled “Slideshows,” allowing this information to be stored in the same “place” as the formal scope.

11. Customizable project-specific digital photographic documentation of other details or milestones.