674A4-20-110 Specs.pdf
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- Department of Veterans Affairs
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This pre-solicitation notice describes an upcoming Invitation for Bid for improvements to the fire suppression system at the Doris Miller VA Medical Center in Waco, Texas. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision required to improve the fire suppression system in specified buildings, including general construction, alterations, necessary system improvements, components, sprinkler heads, and associated repair work. The project duration is 365 calendar days from the notice to proceed date. This requirement is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. The estimated contract value ranges from $5 million to $10 million.
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JUNE 25, 2021
100% BID SET SPECIFICATIONS
A/E IMPROVE FIRE
SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
VA Project #67A4-20-110
PREPARED FOR:
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS NETWORK
DORIS MILLER VA MEDICAL CENTER
4800 Memorial Drive Waco, TX 76711
PREPARED BY:
CB DESIGN GROUP, INC.
421 King St., Suite 301 Alexandria, VA 22314
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A/E UPGRADE CAMPUS FIRE ALARM 100% Bid Set Submission
Doris Miller VA Medical Center Project No. 674A4-21-108
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SECTION 00 00 00
PROFESSIONAL SEALS
Paul W. Bridges Melisa Rodriguez
Registered Architect Professional Engineer
(Architectural) (Fire Protection)
A/E IMPROVE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM 100% Bid Set Submission Doris Miller VA Medical Center Project No. 674A4-20-110
A/E UPGRADE CAMPUS FIRE ALARM 100% Bid Set Submission
Doris Miller VA Medical Center Project No. 674A4-21-108
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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 05-21
01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 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 11-20
01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21
01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21
01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15
01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21
01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15
DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 41 00 Demolition 08-17
DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE
NOT USED
DIVISION 04 – MASONRY
NOT USED
DIVISION 05 – METALS
NOT USED
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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE
DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES
06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17
DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21
07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17
DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS
NOT USED
DIVISION 09 – FINISHES
09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18
09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20
09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18
09 91 00 Painting 01-21
DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES
NOT USED
DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT
NOT USED
DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS
NOT USED
DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
NOT USED
DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT
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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE
DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION
21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems 11-16
21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15
21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 01-15
DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING
NOT USED
DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
NOT USED
DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION
NOT USED
DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL
NOT USED
DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS
NOT USED
DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
NOT USED
DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK
NOT USED
DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
NOT USED
DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES
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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE
DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION
NOT USED
DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation
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SECTION 00 01 15
LIST OF DRAWINGS
The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.
Drawing No. Title
GENERAL
GI001 COVER SHEET
CIVIL: (NOT USED)
ARCHITECTURAL: (NOT USED)
STRUCTURAL: (NOT USED)
EQUIPMENT: (NOT USED)
FIRE PROTECTION
2-FD101 BUILDING 2: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
2-FD102 BUILDING 2: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 1
2-FD103 BUILDING 2: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 2
2-FD104 BUILDING 2: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -ATTIC
2-FX101 BUILDING 2: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
2-FX102 BUILDING 2: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL 1
2-FX103 BUILDING 2: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN-LEVEL 2
2-FX104 BUILDING 2: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -ATTIC
2-FX104 BUILDING 2: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -ATTIC
4-FD101 BUILDING 4: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
4-FD102 BUILDING 4: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 1
4-FD103 BUILDING 4: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -ATTIC
4-FX101 BUILDING 4: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
4-FX102 BUILDING 4: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL
4-FX103 BUILDING 4: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -ATTIC
5-FD101 BUILDING 5: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
5-FD102 BUILDING 5: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 1
5-FD103 BUILDING 5: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 2
5-FD104 BUILDING 5: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -ATTIC
5-FX101 BUILDING 5: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
5-FX102 BUILDING 5: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL
5-FX103 BUILDING 5: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL
5-FX104 BUILDING 5: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -ATTIC
6-FD100 BUILDING 6: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -SUB-BASEMENT LEVEL
6-FD101 BUILDING 6: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
6-FX100 BUILDING 6: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -SUB-BASEMENT LEVEL
6-FX101 BUILDING 6: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
7-FD101-A&B BUILDING 7: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -BASEMENT AREA A&B
7-FD101-C BUILDING 7: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -BASEMENT AREA C
7-FD102-A&B BUILDING 7: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 1 AREAS A&B
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7-FD102-C BUILDING 7: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 1 AREA C
7-FD103-A&B BUILDING 7: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 2 AREAS A&B
7-FD103-C BUILDING 7: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 2 AREA C
7-FD104-A&B BUILDING 7: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -ATTIC AREAS A&B
7-FD104-C BUILDING 7: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -ATTIC AREA C
7-FX101-A&B BUILDING 7: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT AREAS A&B
7-FX101-C BUILDING 7: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT AREA C
7-FX102-A&B BUILDING 7: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL AREAS A&B
7-FX102-C BUILDING 7: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL AREA C
7-FX103-A&B BUILDING 7: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL AREAS A&B
7-FX103-C BUILDING 7: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL AREA C
7-FX104-A&B BUILDING 7: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -ATTIC AREAS A&B
7-FX104-C BUILDING 7: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -ATTIC AREA C
8-FX104 BUILDING 8: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -ATTIC
11-FD101 BUILDING 11: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
11-FD102 BUILDING 11: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 1
11-FD103 BUILDING 11: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 2
11-FD104 BUILDING 11: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -ATTIC
11-FX101 BUILDING 11: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
11-FX102 BUILDING 11: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL 1
11-FX103 BUILDING 11: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL 2
11-FX104 BUILDING 11: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -ATTIC
12-FX101 BUILDING 12: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
15-FD101 BUILDING 15: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
15-FX101 BUILDING 15: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
16-FX101 BUILDING 16: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
18-FD100 BUILDING 18: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -SUB-BASEMENT LEVEL
18-FD101 BUILDING 18: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
18-FD102 BUILDING 18: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 1
18-FD103 BUILDING 18: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -ATTIC
18-FX100 BUILDING 18: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -SUB-BASEMENT LEVEL
18-FX101 BUILDING 18: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
18-FX102 BUILDING 18: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL
18-FX103 BUILDING 18: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -ATTIC
24-FX101 BUILDING 24: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
90-FD100 BUILDING 90: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -SUB-BASEMENT LEVEL
90-FD101 BUILDING 90: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
90-FD102 BUILDING 90: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 1
90-FD103 BUILDING 90: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 2
90-FD104 BUILDING 90: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -ATTIC
90-FX100 BUILDING 90: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -SUB-BASEMENT LEVEL
90-FX101 BUILDING 90: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
90-FX102 BUILDING 90: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL 1
90-FX103 BUILDING 90: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL 1
90-FX104 BUILDING 90: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -ATTIC
91-FD101 BUILDING 91: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
91-FD102 BUILDING 91: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 1
91-FD103 BUILDING 91: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 2
91-FD104 BUILDING 91: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -ATTIC
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91-FX101 BUILDING 91: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
91-FX102 BUILDING 91: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL
91-FX103 BUILDING 91: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL
91-FX104 BUILDING 91: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -ATTIC
92-FD100 BUILDING 92: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -SUB-BASEMENT LEVEL
92-FD101 BUILDING 92: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
92-FD102 BUILDING 92: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 1
92-FD103 BUILDING 92: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 2
92-FD104 BUILDING 92: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -ATTIC
92-FX100 BUILDING 92: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -SUB-BASEMENT LEVEL
92-FX101 BUILDING 92: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
92-FX102 BUILDING 92: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL 1
92-FX103 BUILDING 92: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL 2
92-FX104 BUILDING 92: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -ATTIC
93-FD101 BUILDING 93: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
93-FD102 BUILDING 93: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 1
93-FD103 BUILDING 93: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 2
93-FD104 BUILDING 93: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -ATTIC
93-FX101 BUILDING 93: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
93-FX102 BUILDING 93: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL 1
93-FX103 BUILDING 93: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL 2
93-FX104 BUILDING 93: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -ATTIC
94-FD101 BUILDING 94: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
94-FD102 BUILDING 94: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -LEVEL 1
94-FD103 BUILDING 94: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -ATTIC
94-FX101 BUILDING 94: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
94-FX102 BUILDING 94: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -LEVEL 1
94-FX103 BUILDING 94: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -ATTIC
98-FD101 BUILDING 98: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
98-FX101 BUILDING 98: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
99-FX101 BUILDING 99: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL AND LEVEL 1
189-FX101 BUILDING 189: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
202-FD101 BUILDING 202: FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
202-FX101 BUILDING 202: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
219-FX101 BUILDING 219: FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN -BASEMENT LEVEL
MECHANICAL: (NOT USED)
PLUMBING: (NOT USED)
ELECTRICAL: (NOT USED)
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SECTION 01 00 00
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL
1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
A. Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.
B. The site safety, infection control and security plan shall be written by the contractor and submitted as a pre-construction submittal. These plans are NOT boiler plate and are specific to each project. Provide a detailed written account on how you will adhere to the contract requirements for this specific job.Floor plans and diagrammatic explanations are also encouraged.
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 to improve the existing fire suppression system in its entirety, project #674A4-20-110 as required by drawings and specifications.
B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contracting Officer.
C. Offices of CB Design Group, Inc., 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 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 workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.
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: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to make improvements to the Fire suppression system in building specified in the contract documents located at the Doris Miller VAMC, 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, Texas 76504.
The work shall be in accordance with the provided specifications and drawings. Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary improvements to the fire suppression system, fire suppression system components and sprinkler heads as identified in the construction drawings, and any associated repair construction and certain other items.
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** NOTE: Award shall be made on the Base Bid unless the base bid is less than the allocated funding for the project. If the Base Bid is less than allocated funding, award shall be made, in order, on the basis of Add Alternates beginning with Add Alternate #1 and proceeding through Add Alternates in order to accommodate allocated funding. Offerors must bid all items in order to be considered.
FAR 36.205 Statutory Cost Limitations states: Solicitations containing one or more items subject to statutory cost limitations shall state - The applicable cost limitation for each affecting item in a separate schedule;
That an offer which does not contain separately-prices schedules will not be considered; and That the price on each schedule shall include an approximate apportionment of all estimated direct costs, allocable indirect costs, and profit.
The following buildings on the Waco VA Medical Center are included under this contract:
PRIORITY LEVEL 1
1. Building 4: Outpatient Clinic / Pharmacy / Lab / Radiology
2. Building 6: Auditorium
3. Building 7: Blind Rehab Unit / RISE Unit
4. Building 11: Nursing Home
5. Building 91: Specialty Clinics
6. Building 94: Inpatient Psych / SMILE Unit / Acute Psych
PRIORITY LEVEL 2
1. Building 90: HRC Pharmacy Call Center
2. Building 92: FSC VA Finance Center
3. Building 93: Future Center of Excellence
PRIORITY LEVEL 3
1. Building 2: Administrative
2. Building 5: Pharmacy / Education
3. Building 8: MHICM Program / Future Acute Mental Health
4. Building 12: Reg’l Council/Prosthetics/EMS/Vacant
5. Building 15: VBA
6. Building 16: Garage
7. Building 18: Police
8. Building 24: FMS / Shops
9. Building 99: FMS Shops
10. Building 189: Transportation
11. Building 202: Dietetics / Future VCS
12. Building 219: Kinesiology / Physical Therapy
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ITEM II: Fire Suppression Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the required fire suppression improvements and installation work on this project to include but not limited to necessary improvements to the fire suppression system, fire suppression system components and sprinkler heads as identified in the construction drawings as well as any associated repairs to match existing construction type and quality.
ITEM III: Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project.
BASE BID:
ITEM
NO.
BID
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE QTY UNIT
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL AMOUNT
LABOR, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT
NECESSARY FOR IMPROVED FIRE
SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS FOR PRIORITY
1 BUILDINGS WITH ALL WORK SHOWN
FOR BLDGS 4, 6, 7, 11, 91 AND 94
PER THE PROVIDED DOCUMENTS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS (SEE
GENERAL REQUIREMENT 1.3 STATEMENT
OF BID ITEMS, PARAGRAPH A, BASE
BID)
1 JB $ $
COST OF PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT
BONDS
1 EA $ $
Base Bid TOTAL (Line Items 0001 & 0002) $
**TOTAL PROJECT DURATION for Base Bid: 365 Calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed to complete the project work.
B. ADD ALTERNATE NO. 1: BASE BID (Priority Level 1 Buildings) with the addition of Priority Level 2 Buildings included.
BASE BID + ADD ALTERNATE #1:
ITEM
NO.
BID
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE QTY UNIT
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL AMOUNT
BASE BID: LABOR, MATERIALS, AND
EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR IMPROVED
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS FOR
PRIORITY 1 BUILDINGS WITH ALL WORK
SHOWN FOR BLDGS 4, 6, 7, 11, 91
AND 94 PER THE PROVIDED DOCUMENTS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS (SEE
GENERAL REQUIREMENT 1.3 STATEMENT
OF BID ITEMS, PARAGRAPH A, BASE
BID)
1 JB $ $
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ADD ALTERNATE #1: ALL COSTS AND
SCOPE ASSOCIATED WITH ALL WORK
SHOWN FOR BLDGS 90, 92 AND 93(SEE
GENERAL REQUIREMENT 1.3 STATEMENT
OF BID ITEMS, PARAGRAPH B, ADD
ALTERNATE #1)
1 JB $ $
COST OF PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT
BONDS
1 EA $ $
Base Bid + Add Alternate #1 TOTAL (Line Items 0003, 0004 & 0005) $
**TOTAL PROJECT DURATION for both the Base Bid and Add Alternate #1:
365 Calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed to complete the project work.
C. ADD ALTERNATE NO. 2: ALTERNATE NO. 1 with the addition of Priority Level 3 Buildings included.
BASE BID + ADD ALTERNATE #2:
ITEM
NO.
BID
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE QTY UNIT
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL AMOUNT
BASE BID: LABOR, MATERIALS, AND
EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR IMPROVED
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS FOR
PRIORITY 1 BUILDINGS WITH ALL WORK
SHOWN FOR BLDGS 4, 6, 7, 11, 91
AND 94 PER THE PROVIDED DOCUMENTS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS (SEE
GENERAL REQUIREMENT 1.3 STATEMENT
OF BID ITEMS, PARAGRAPH A, BASE
BID)
1 JB $ $
ADD ALTERNATE #1: ALL COSTS AND
SCOPE ASSOCIATED WITH ALL WORK
SHOWN FOR BLDGS 90, 92 AND 93(SEE
GENERAL REQUIREMENT 1.3 STATEMENT
OF BID ITEMS, PARAGRAPH B, ADD
ALTERNATE #1)
1 JB $ $
ADD ALTERNATE #2: ALL COSTS AND
SCOPE ASSOCIATED WITH ALL WORK
SHOWN FOR BLDGS 2, 5, 8,12,15, 16,
18, 24, 99, 189, 202, AND 219(SEE
GENERAL REQUIREMENT 1.3 STATEMENT
OF BID ITEMS, PARAGRAPH C, BASE
BID, ITEMS ADD ALTERNATE #2)
1 JB $ $
COST OF PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT
BONDS
1 EA $ $
Base Bid + Add Alternate #2 TOTAL (Line Items 0006, 0007, 0008 & 0009)
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.
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1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
A. Security Plan:
1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.
2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.
B. Security Procedures:
1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.
2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.
3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.
4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.
C. Key Control:
1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including toolboxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.
D. Document Control:
1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.
2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.
3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings 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”.
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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.
E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions
1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.
2. A limited number of (5) permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility Manager.
1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)
A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.
B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.
C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.
D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR .
E. Workers are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.
F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.
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G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.
1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.
2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.
3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.
H. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR . All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:
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.
I. 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 the COR and Contractor.
J. All Building(s) under this contract will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.
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1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc.
to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.
2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.
K. When 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.
L. 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 the COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.
When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.
Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 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
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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.
M. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged-in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.
N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:
1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.
2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the COR.
O. 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 areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:
1. Existing condition and types of flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of the buildings.
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.
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4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur, and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR.
B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of the COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).
C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:
1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.
D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:
1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.
2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.
3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.
1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION
A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:
1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.
2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical Center.
3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the
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4. ALL construction debris shall be removed at the end of the day. Remove debris periodically throughout the day to the appropriate dumpster provided by the contractor.The VA COR will provide a location for a dumpster to be provided by the contractor. The VA dumpster(s) shall not be used.
1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND
IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)
A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.
B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.
C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.
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.
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B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.
C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.
D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).
1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS (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 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
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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.
B. Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment Bonds must remain effective throughout the construction period.
1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will
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2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.
3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner.
Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.
C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.
D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:
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.
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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-Electrical
1) Power failure (entire area or any building operational after
1600 hours).
2) Security lights.
3) Smoke detectors.
c) Code 2-Electrical
1) Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).
Receptacle and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).
d) Code 1-Heat
1) Power failure affecting heat.
e) Code 3-Interior
1) Floors damaged.
2) Paint chipping or peeling.
3) Casework damaged.
f) Code 3
1) All work not listed above.
E. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contracting Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy.
Show the following information on the tag.
Warranty Tags
Type of product/material
Model number
Serial number
Contract number
Warranty period from/to
Inspector’s signature
Construction Contractor
Address
Telephone number
Warranty Contact
Address
Telephone number
Warranty response time priority code
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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 similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.
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.
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