654-20-117_12_IFC_Specifications_20210222.pdf

VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System

Project Number: 654-20-117

Inpatient Metal Health EOC Compliance Renovations Construction Documents 100%

PROJECT MANUAL

Prepared For:

VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System 975 Kirman Avenue Reno, NV 89502

Prepared By:

Triple C - The A/E Group

1345 Captial Blvd.

Suite A

Reno, NV 89502

Project Team:

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Inpatient Metal Health EOC Compliance Renovations Project #: 654-20-117

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VA SIERRA NEVADA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

INPATIENT METAL HEALTH EOC COMPLIANCE RENOVATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTIONS DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 — SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents 09-2020 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 06-2020

DIVISION 01 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-2020 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects - Design-Bid-Build) 03-2020 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-2017 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-2020 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-2019 01 45 00 Quality Control 05-2020 01 45 00.01 Quality Control Sample Forms 01-2018 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-2011 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-2015 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-2013 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-2017 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-2015

DIVISION 02 — EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-2017

DIVISION 03 — CONCRETE

NOT USED

DIVISION 04 — MASONRY

NOT USED

DIVISION 05 — METALS

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-2016

DIVISION 06 — WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-2017

DIVISION 07 — THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 04-2013 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-2017 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-2017 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-2016 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-2017

DIVISION 08 — OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-2016 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-2016 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 02-2016 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-2016 08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 05-2015 08 34 82 Soft Suicide Prevention Doors 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 04-2020 08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 02-2016

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08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-2020 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 08-2016 08 80 00 Glazing 10-2015

DIVISION 09 — FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-2015 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-2018 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-2020 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-2018 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-2016 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-2018 09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 07-2014 09 91 00 Painting 01-2016

DIVISION 10 — SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-2015 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-2015 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-2016

DIVISION 11 — EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 12 — FURNISHINGS

NOT USED

DIVISION 13 — SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 01-2014

DIVISION 14 — CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 21 — FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-2016 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-2015

DIVISION 22 — PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-2020 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-2020 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-2019 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-2016 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-2019 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-2020 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-2015

DIVISION 23 — HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-2020 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 02-2020 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-2020 23 07 11 HVAC, Plumbing, and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-2020 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-2020 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 08-2020 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-2020 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-2020 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-2020

DIVISION 25 — INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

NOT USED

DIVISION 26 — ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-2016 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-2017

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26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-2017 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-2018 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-2016 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-2018 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-2018 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-2017 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-2017 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-2018 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-2018

DIVISION 27 — COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-2019 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-2015 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-2018 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-2016 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-2015 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-2016 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-2018

DIVISION 28 — ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-2018 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 10-2018 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 09-2011 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 09-2011 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-2016

DIVISION 31 — EARTHWORK

NOT USED

DIVISION 32 — EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

NOT USED

DIVISION 33 — UTILITIES

NOT USED

DIVISION 34 — TRANSPORTATION

NOT USED

DIVISION 35 — WATERWAY AND MARINE

NOT USED

DIVISION 40 — PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS

NOT USED

DIVISION 41 — MATERIAL PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 42 — PROCESS HEATING, COOLING, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 43 — PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION AND

STORAGE EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 44 — POLLUTION AND WASTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 45 — INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 46 — WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT

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DIVISION 48 — ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

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 RESTORATION

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.13 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.19 TESTS

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

1.21 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.22 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT and ITEMS

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Inpatient Metal Health EOC Compliance Renovations 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 Triple C - The A/E Group, 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 the Contracting Officer or his/her duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing a laboratory retained by the Contractor. All testing to be completed by the Contractor. The VA will retain no testing agencies for this project.

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

F. Comprehensive 3rd party inspections, testing and written reports for all Divisions (paid by the General Contractor). Contractor shall employ third party inspection consultants to perform all inspections required by this contract. The VA has no inspection capability. Any reference to VA inspections shall be by a third-party inspector qualified to perform the work. Credentials shall be supplied to the VA/AE as required by this contract. All inspections, testing, certifications, and permits are to be paid for by the General Contractor. The VA will not pay for or perform any required inspections. VA inspections are for VA use only, when performed, and do not reduce the inspection burden on the Contractor. Third party inspection services must be submitted for acceptance by the VA after award. Submission to include resumes of inspectors, with alternates, projected days on site, qualifications of inspectors showing similar projects, related portfolio, and description of communication protocol with Owner.

Minimum inspections required:

1. Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, low voltage systems, communications and security systems, controls system integration, commissioning support, Framing, interior finishes and doors/hardware.

G. Contractor to provide Submittal Exchange®, ProCore, or Autodesk A360® Project Site dedicated for this project, or approved equal (substitutions must be submitted with Contractor Bid), for the duration of the contract. Contractor will provide VA access to the site. Contractor will keep this site current and will use it for all submittals, RFIs, change documents, Record Drawing, electronic file management, and communication logs for the duration of the contract.

H. Contractor to provide Infection Control Plan as required by Memorandum 111-40, Subj: VHA Directive 7715 Safety and Health During Construction dated April 6, 2017. Submit to COR for approval prior to the start of work.

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I. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA designated “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present. CP will have authority letter.

J. General Contractor’s Superintendent assigned to this project shall not be assigned to any other project and shall only have duties on one project at a time. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) has to be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent or Quality Control Manager with duties only as the SSHO. See 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for more information on roles and responsibilities for General Contractor’s staff.

K. Per VA Directive 1085, smoking, vaping and smokeless tobacco are prohibited on the grounds of VA facilities, including in vehicles. This Directive applies to all Prime Contractor and Subcontractor employees.

L. Pricing Proposal transparency requirements: this project requires pricing proposals to include breakdown pricing for the General Contractor and all subcontractors. All price proposals, including subcontractor pricing must include a breakdown of pricing per the format included with tis specification. Third-party inspections must be included as a line item in the price proposal.

See example at the end of GENERAL REQUIREMENTS section. Each building shall be bid as complete, stand-alone project. See STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS.

M. Refer to specifications for installation requirements for each Division. Refer to drawings for estimated quantities and schematic layouts/locations. Contractor to provide a complete, commissioned, functioning product. The VA is not required to inspect or install any portion of this project. Contractor bears all installation and testing costs. Contractor to provide all testing reports prior to the start of commissioning. This project may require night and weekend work.

Renovation includes requirements for Testing and Balancing the HVAC for the existing and new systems configuration.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items:

1. Glazing/Windows

a. Replace or modify all glazing on the ward to meet VHA requirements and to remove integral visual barriers from nurses’ station.

b. Glazing Requirements:

1) Meet the ASTM 1915.3 Grade 3 requirements (20-minute attack resistance).

2) For all exterior windows that are found to be in non-compliance, provide design for installation of replacement or modification.

3) For all interior windows that are found to be in non-compliance, provide design to replace the glass panes with complying glass.

4) For all interior doors with vision panels that are found to be in non-compliance, provide design to replace the glass panes with complying glass.

2. Install perimeter sealant at all resilient wall base locations to ensure full base adherence;

ensure resilient base butt-joints are fully adhered.

3. Remove and replace acrylic signs with abuse-resistant signage; install with tamper-resistant fasteners & double stick tape; install perimeter sealant.

4. Alternate: Round corners/ease edges of existing signage, secure signage with appropriate fasteners.

5. Replace all ceiling access panels with vandal-resistant panels. Install with tamper resistant fasteners.

6. Replace 24 doors on unit. Repair and paint frames.

7. Replace window stops in Dayroom.

8. Paint window frame & stops in Dayroom.

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9. Re-install decorative glazing panels at Nurse Station.

10. Install window stops at Nurse Station to limit window opening.

11. Provide new doors at Resident Room closet.

12. Remove base millwork, raised base and vertical divider at Resident Room closet. Provide resilient flooring at closet as necessary.

13. Remove patient room closets at Resident Room B6208. Provide new lockable storage for equipment.

14. Remodel Patient Room B6206 for conformance to VA accessibility standards.

15. Remodel Patient Receiving B6125 for staff security.

16. Provide new finishes for all patient room bathrooms.

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

1. Remove all interior 2 x 4 recessed light fixtures and recessed can lights in

Mental Health Unit. Replace with recessed, vandal-resistant, non-ligature 2 x 4 recessed LED lighting in patient areas, and standard LED fixtures in non-patient areas. VA to confirm non-ligature fixture locations.

2. Remove all patient room above sink light surface fixtures and recessed shower lights.

Replace with vandal-resistant, non-ligature LED lighting.

3. Remove all unit exit lighting. Replace with vandal-resistant, non-ligature LED exit lighting.

4. Remove two (2) wall-mounted exterior light fixtures. Replace with vandal resistant, non-ligature LED lighting at Outdoor Deck.

5. Replace all back-of-house fluorescent fixtures with LED fixtures of similar types.

6. Remove convenience outlets and blank faced junction boxes along with associated conductors (conduit to remain and abandoned in place) at Group Therapy Room.

7. Coordinate 1 remaining outlet for TV with Nurse Manager. Remove convenience outlets and blank faced junction boxes along with associated conductors (conduit to remain and abandoned in place) at all Patient Rooms. Coordinate remaining outlets for Patient Rooms and Patient Toilet Rooms with Nurse Manager.

8. Remove convenience outlets and blank faces junction boxes along with associated conductors (conduit to remain and abandoned in place) in Resident Room as necessary. Coordinate with Nurse Manager outlets to remain for equipment.

9. Replace Seclusion standard light switches with dimmable switches (Total 4).

10. Remove existing nurse call pull string in shower and at toilet and replace with pushbutton nurse call station at each location.

11. Provide new camera in seclusion room.

12. Reconfigure electrical devices in medication room, provide temporary electrical service and reinstall devices to allow for temporary access door.

13. Contractor shall provide a 30-day load test on the following panels:

a. Building 12 (5NLA, 5NLB, 5NLC, 5NLD, 5ELA, 5ELB, 5ECA, GNLDP1, GNLDP2, GELL, GELC)

b. Contractor shall provide load monitoring data to the COR/AE. All panels, at the time of design survey (January 2021) had the required. This test is required by NEC 220.87 for verification that no loads have been added since the design level survey.

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

1. Remove and replace in areas with patient access unit HVAC diffusers with flush mounted, vandal-resistant diffusers.

2. Remove wall-mounted thermostats in areas with patient access, replace with duct-mounted temperature sensors that are programmable from a remote-control panel.

3. Remove and replace sprinkler heads with institutional tamper-resistant at Outdoor Deck.

4. Remove all plumbing sinks, water closets, and shower faucets in patient room. Replace with vandal-resistant, non-ligature plumbing fixtures.

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5. Provide Pre and Post construction TAB to ensure new controls are balanced to existing levels.

D. The work shall be completed in a maximum of 210 days.

1. The expected construction period duration for each building includes all pre-construction activity and post-construction testing, third-party inspections and commissioning.

Contractor shall submit a comprehensive schedule of work in compliance with 01 32

16.15 PROJECT SCHEDULES (SMALL PROJECTS DESIGN/BID/BUILD). Contractor to perform Commissioning of all new systems and existing systems impacted by the project according to requirements in sections: 01 91 00 – GENERAL COMMISSIONING

REQUIREMENTS; 23 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS; 26 08 00 –

COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS; and 27 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS. A detailed commissioning plan is required to ensure that all devices are calibrated, programmed, and all graphic displays are accurate and approved by applicable VA staff.

2. Deduct Alternate 1 “REMOVE ALL SCOPE OF WORK ASSOCIATED WITH PHASE 3 - RENOVATIONS TO PATIENT ROOMS B6149 & B6150” shall remove 30 days.

3. Deduct Alternate 2 “REMOVE ALL SCOPE OF WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW FLOORING IN CORRIDORS B6C02, B6C03, B6C04, B6C05, B6C06.” shall remove 14 days.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security and escort 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.

C. 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.

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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 a specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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. 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 executing 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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

This is a secure inpatient facility and will be very restrictive to ensure the patient, staff and worker safety is maintained. All access will be via escort and all work will be observed.

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

E. 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.

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. The sun room shall be utilized for contractor storage.

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. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, Project #: 654-20-117 03-01-20

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1. 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.

H. Phasing:

1. 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:

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

a. Phase 1: Demolition and renovation of one-bed resident rooms b6135 and b6137, including the restroom core.

b. Phase 2: Demolition and renovation of one-bed resident room B6147, including the restroom core.

c. Phase 3: Demolition and renovation of one-bed resident rooms b6149 and b6150, including the restroom core.

d. Phase 4: Demolition and renovation of two-bed resident rooms b6208 and b6206, including the restroom core.

e. Phase 5: Demolition and renovation of two-bed resident rooms b6200 and b6204, including the restroom core.

f. Phase 6: Demolition and renovation of two-bed resident rooms b6192 and b194, including the restroom core.

g. Phase 7: Demolition and renovation of two-bed resident rooms b6192 and b194, including the restroom core.

h. Phase 8: Remove and replace windows at sun deck exterior. Remove and replace glazing at dining room / recreation room interior window walls. Remove and replace handrails, doors, and light fixtures in remainder of project area.

3. Building(s) No.(s) 12 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

4. 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.

5. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

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

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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 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.

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 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. All dead legs shall be removed as required by VHA directive 1061.

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.

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, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and

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

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

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

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR. A video record of all existing conditions prior to the start of demo is required to be posted to the A360 project side for owner/ AE review. Video recording of demolished areas and areas prior to wall closure are requires as well.

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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.

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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.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

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

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to COR.

C. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COR one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work, including burial monuments and fifty foot stationing along new road centerlines. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

1.12 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.

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

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

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

1.13 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit four sets of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment.

Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

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.

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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 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:

E. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on 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:

a. Code 1-Life Safety Systems

1) Fire suppression systems.

2) Fire alarm system(s).

b. Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

2) Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c. Code 1 Doors

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

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

d. Code 3-Doors

1) Overhead doors not operational.

2) Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e. Code 1-Electrical

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

2) Security lights.

3) Smoke detectors.

f. Code 2-Electrical

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

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

g. Code 3-Electrical

1) Exterior lights not operational.

h. Code 1-Gas

1) Leaks and pipeline breaks.

i. Code 1-Heat

1) Power failure affecting heat.

j. Code 1-Plumbing

1) Hot water heater failure.

2) Leaking water supply pipes.

k. Code 2-Plumbing

1) Flush valves not operating properly

2) Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

3) Toilet leaking at base.

l. Code 3- Plumbing

1) Leaky faucets.

m. Code 3-Interior

1) Floors damaged.

2) Paint chipping or peeling.

3) Casework damaged.

n. Code 1-Roof Leaks

1) Damage to property is occurring.

o. Code 2-Water (Exterior)

1) No water to facility.

p. Code 2-Water (Hot)

1) No hot water in portion of building listed.

q. Code 3

1) All work not listed above.

F. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a…