64619103_IFB_BP2_Specifications_051723.pdf

Specifications

University Drive Campus

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

4100 Allequippa St, Pittsburgh, 15213

UD Renovate 6East for 48Hr Observation

VA Contract No. VA244-17-D-0029

Station Project No. 646-19-103

Bancroft-AE Project No. 16-128

Issue for Bid

May 17th, 2023

DIVISION 00

SPECIAL SECTIONS

University Drive Campus VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

UD Renovate 6East for 48Hr Observation

Bancroft Architects + Engineers

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Contract No. VA24417D0029

Bancroft-AE Project No. 16-128 05/17/2023

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE NOT USED

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

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07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 54 23 Linear Metal Ceilings 10-15

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 07-14

09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15

10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 01-20

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 08-20

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT NOT USED

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

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

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

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

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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

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

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

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 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 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

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DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS NOT USED

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation NOT USED

APPENDIX A

Schedule of Special Inspections

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G001 GENERAL - COVER SHEET

G002 GENERAL - SHEET INDEX

GI001 GENERAL - CONTRACTOR AND BASIS-OF-DESIGN

PROTOCOL NOTES

GI002 GENERAL - PROTECTION PROTOCOL, SCOPE OF WORK

AND MISC. NOTES

GI003 GENERAL - DEMOLITION NOTES

GI004 GENERAL - ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS LEGEND, AND

STANDARD MOUNTING HEIGHTS

GI101 GENERAL - CODE AND BUILDING INFORMATION

GI201 GENERAL - BUILDING ORIENTATION MAP, SIXTH FLOOR

GI202 GENERAL - BUILDING ORIENTATION MAP, ROOF

GI301 GENERAL - LIFE SAFETY PLAN, SIXTH FLOOR

GI401 GENERAL - INFECTION CONTROL PLAN, SIXTH FLOOR

GI402 GENERAL - INFECTION CONTROL PLAN, SIXTH FLOOR

GI403A GENERAL - ICRA GUIDELINES

GI403B GENERAL – ICRA GUIDELINES

GI404 GENERAL - ICRA DRAWING CLASS IV

GC101 GENERAL – CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE OF WORK

GC102 GENERAL – CONSTRUCTION STAGING PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AD106 ARCHITECTURAL -DEMOLITION PLAN, SIXTH FLOOR

ACD106 ARCHITECTURAL - CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN, SIXTH

FLOOR

A106 ARCHITECTURAL - FLOOR PLAN, SIXTH FLOOR

A106A ARCHITECTURAL – PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN, SIXTH FLOOR

A106B ARCHITECTURAL – PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN, SIXTH FLOOR

A106C ARCHITECTURAL – PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN, SIXTH FLOOR

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AC106A ARCHITECTURAL – PARTIAL CEILING PLAN, SIXTH

FLOOR

AC106B ARCHITECTURAL – PARTIAL CEILING PLAN, SIXTH

FLOOR

AC106C ARCHITECTURAL – PARTIAL CEILING PLAN, SIXTH

FLOOR

A201 ARCHITECTURAL - EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEVATIONS

A202 ARCHITECTURAL - EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEVATIONS

A204 ARCHITECTURAL - EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEVATIONS

A401 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

A402 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

A403 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

A404 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

A405 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

A406 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

A407 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

A408 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

A409 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

A410 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

A501 ARCHITECTURAL - TYPICAL WALL TYPES

A502 ARCHITECTURAL - TYPICAL DETAILS

A503 ARCHITECTURAL – MILLWORK DETAILS

A504 ARCHITECTURAL - TYPICAL MILLWORK DETAILS

A521 ARCHITECTURAL - TYPICAL CEILING DETAILS

A601 ARCHITECTURAL - DOOR SCHEDULE & FRAME TYPES

A602 ARCHITECTURAL - DOOR AND WINDOW DETAILS

INTERIORS

I106 FLOOR FINISH PLAN

I601 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

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I602 ROOM FINISH LEGEND

IG601 SIGNAGE PLAN

IG602 SIGNAGE TYPES

IG603 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE & MOUNTING HEIGHTS

Q106 EQUIPMENT PLAN

Q601 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

Q602 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

FIRE PROTECTION

FP001 FIRE PROTECTION - GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

FD106 FIRE PROTECTION - DEMOLITION PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR

FP106 FIRE PROTECTION - SPRINKLER PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR

FP501 FIRE PROTECTION - DETAILS

PLUMBING

P001 PLUMBING - GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

PD105 PLUMBING - DEMOLITION PLAN, FIFTH FLOOR

PD106 PLUMBING - DEMOLITION PLAN, SIXTH FLOOR

PS105 PLUMBING - SANITARY PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR

PW106 PLUMBING - DEMOSTIC WATER PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR

P501 PLUMBING DETAILS

P502 PLUMBING DETAILS

P601 PLUMBING - SANITARY AND VENT RISER DIAGRAM -

SIXTH FLOOR

P602 PLUMBING - SANITARY AND VENT RISER DIAGRAM -

SIXTH FLOOR

P603 PLUMBING - DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAM - SIXTH

FLOOR

P700 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

MEDICAL GAS

MG001 MEDICAL GAS - GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

MG106 MEDICAL GAS - PIPING PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR

MG501 MEDICAL GAS DETAILS

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MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL - GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

MHD105 MECHANICAL - PARTIAL ROOF VENTILATION

DEMOLITION PLAN, FIFTH FLOOR

MHD106 MECHANICAL - VENTILATION DEMOLITION PLAN, SIXTH

FLOOR

MPD106 MECHANICAL - PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN, SIXTH

FLOOR

MH105 MECHANICAL - PARTIAL ROOF VENTILATION PLAN,

FIFTH FLOOR

MH106 MECHANICAL – VENTILATION OVERALL VIEW – 6TH

FLOOR

MH106A MECHANICAL – PARTIAL VENTILATION PLAN - SIXTH

FLOOR

MH106B MECHANICAL – PARTIAL VENTILATION PLAN – SIXTH

FLOOR

M106B MECHANICAL – PARTIAL VENTILATION PLAN, SIXTH

FLOOR

MP105 MECHANICAL - PARTIAL ROOF PIPING PLAN, FIFTH

FLOOR

MP106 MECHANICAL - PIPING PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR

M501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M601 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

M701 TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

M702 TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

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ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL - GENERAL NOTES, AND TABLES

E002 ELECTRICAL - SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

EPD105 ELECTRICAL - PARTIAL POWER DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN

- FIFTH FLOOR

EPD106 ELECTRICAL - POWER AND COMMUNICATION DEMOLITION

PLAN, SIXTH FLOOR

ELD106 ELECTRICAL -LIGHTING DEMOLITION PLAN, SIXTH

FLOOR

EP100 ELECTRICAL - PARITAL POWER PLAN - BASEMENT

EP105 ELECTRICAL - PARITAL POWER ROOF PLAN - FIFTH

FLOOR

EP106 ELECTRICAL - PARITAL POWER PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR

EPM106 ELECTRICAL - PARTIAL POWER MECHANICAL PLAN -

SIXTH FLOOR

EL106 ELECTRICAL - PARTIAL LIGHTING PLAN - SIXTH

FLOOR

ET106 ELECTRICAL - PARTIAL COMM & TECH PLAN - SIXTH

FLOOR

EF106 ELECTRICAL - PARTIAL FIRE ALARM AND SECURITY

PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR

E501 ELECTRICAL ONE LINE DIAGRAM

E601 ELECTRICAL - PANEL AND LIGHTING FIXTURE

SCHEDULES

E601 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E602 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E701 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E702 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E703 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E704 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E705 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E706 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

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DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

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1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED // EQUIPMENT // ITEMS //

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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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 construction bid document for the project “UD Renovate 6 East for 48HR Observation” and the 5th floor roof enclosure as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Bancroft Architects + Engineers, located in Elk Grove

Village, Illinois, 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. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I,(BASE BID): All work shown or specified within the drawings and specifications. The project renovates Sixth floor East for 48-hour

Observation in Building 1 of the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare

System. This project also includes constructing a shed over the HVAC units on top of the 5th floor. General Construction work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction, and certain other items as graphically illustrated on the contract drawings, narratively described in the contract specifications, and officially amended/modified by the VA

Medical Center.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project as graphically illustrated on the contract drawings, narratively described in the contract specifications, and officially amended/modified by the VA Medical Center.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work as graphically illustrated on the contract drawings, narratively described in the contract specifications, and officially amended/modified by the

VA Medical Center.

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

BID ITEM I (Base Bid) $________________________________________________

BID ITEM 2

DEDUCT: Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID ITEM #1 (BASE

BID) and delete all costs for equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and quality control associated with the installation of.

If selected, the construction time allocated for completion of the work associated with DEDUCT BID ITEM #2, as described above is XXX calendar days from notice to proceed by the VA. Award is subject to the availability of funds.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: ____________________________________________

C. ALTERNATE NO. 2:____________________________________________

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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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 may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

D. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

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F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Officer, use only established roadways, 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

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Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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

G. Phasing:

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

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

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

Phase I: TBD by the Contractor utilizing suggested phasing information contained in the contract documents and with the approval of the COR.

Phase II: TBD by the Contractor utilizing suggested phasing information contained in the contract documents and with the approval of the COR.

H. Building No.(1) will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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

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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.

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

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

J. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

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

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

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01 00 00 -10 accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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: 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

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01 00 00 -11 sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

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.

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.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started for all phases, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR, 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 rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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01 00 00 -13 be repaired immediately upon discovery. The contractor is required to provide a “dry-in” plan to the COR for approval prior to commencing any work. The contractor may not disturb or remove any portion of the roof that cannot be “dried-in” in the same day as it was disturbed.

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

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

4. Wherever any work is performed where dust, fumes or particulate debris could enter any portion of the HVAC system/duct work, the contractor is required to coordinate with the COR to eliminate any possible disturbance to the Medical Center occupants. This protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.”

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services

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01 00 00 -15 or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

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

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA (NOT USED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES (NOT USED)

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK (NOT USED)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets 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.

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

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

Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan

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01 00 00 -16 must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

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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

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01 00 00 -18 will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

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

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

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

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

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

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

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

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

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Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

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

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

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

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-Air Conditioning Systems

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

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

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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 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

b. Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

Code 1-Electrical

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

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical

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

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

Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1-Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing

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a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly

b. Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior

a. Floors damaged.

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

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.

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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.

1.16 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

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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, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will 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 will 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…