695-18-111 Specifications.pdf

DEMOLISH BUILDING 45

Project # 695-18-111

For the Department of Veterans Affairs

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center 5000 W. National Ave.

Milwaukee, WI 53296

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GUIDON DESIGN INC.

PROJECT CONTACTS:

COR / OWNER: Clement J. Zablocki VA MEDICAL CENTER Attn: George Katsekes 5000 W. National Ave.

Milwaukee, WI 53295 Phone: (414) 384-2000 Ext: 45723

ARCHITECT: GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: James Gooden 1221 N. Pennsylvania St.

Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone: (317) 800-6388 Email: jgooden@guidondesign.com

CIVIL ENGINEER GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: Stacey Paul 1221 N. Pennsylvania St.

Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone: (317) 800-6388 Email: spaul@guidondesign.com

STRUCTURAL

ENGINEER / PROJECT

MANAGER GUIDON DESIGN, INC

Attn: Mark Vanderwoude 1221 N. Pennsylvania St.

Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone: (317) 800-6388 Email: mvanderwoude@guidondesign.com

MEP ENGINEER: RING & DUCHATEAU.

Attn: Mike McGann 17400 West Capital Dr.

Brookfield, WI 53045 Phone: (414) 778-1700 Email: mmcgann@ringdu.com

ISSUE DATE: May 28, 2021 file://guidondesign.com/Projects/16.1046%20-%20VA%20Milwaukee%20-%20AE%20IDIQ-2/Task%2018%20-%20Demo%20Bldg%2045/5.%20Specifications/2021.01.07%20-%2095%25%20Submittal/jgooden@guidondesign.com mailto:spaul@guidondesign.com

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20 01 01 10 (SN) Special Notes 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 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 42 00 Cutting, Removal, Demolition, Restoration and Patching 11-15 02 82 13.41 Asbestos Abatement for Total Demolition Project 04-15 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16 02 84 16 Handling of Transformer, Oils, Tubes, and PCB Ballasts

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 08-16 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 -– OPENINGS

08 34 83 Floor Doors 03-14

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16 32 90 00 Planting 09-20

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

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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

GI000 COVER SHEET

CIVIL

GI001 GENERAL NOTES

GI002 PHASING PLAN

CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN

CS101 CONSTRUCTION SITE PLAN

CS102 SITE PLAN

CS501 SITE DETAILS

CS502 SITE DETAILS

CG101 GRADING PLAN

CJ101 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL AND LANDSCAPE

PLAN

CJ501 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

AE001 ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

AD101 BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD102 SECOND THRU PENTHOUSE DEMOLITION PLAN

AD301 BUILDING SECTIONS DEMO

AD302 BUILDING SECTIONS DEMO

AE301 TUNNEL ENTRANCE ENCLOSURE PLAN AND SECTIONS

PLUMBING

PS000 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND SHEET INDEX

PL101 TUNNEL DEMOLITION PLAN – PLUMBING

PL102 TUNNEL PLAN – PLUMBING

PL400 PLUMBING SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

ES000 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, SCHEDULES & DETAILS

ES101 DEMOLITION SITE PLAN - ELECTRICAL

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ES102 NEW SITE PLAN - ELECTRICAL

ES103 NEW SITE PLAN – PHOTOMETRICS

ES301 TUNNEL ENTRANCE ENCLOSURE PLAN - ELECTRICAL

ES400 ONE LINE DIAGRAM & DETAILS

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVAL

HA101 FIRST FLOOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVAL PLAN

HA102 SECOND THRU PENTHOUSE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

REMOVAL PLAN

DOCUMENT SET FOR REFERENCE ONLY

A-100 EXISTING CONDITIONS – IMAGE LOCATIONS

A-101 EXISTING CONDITIONS - EXTERIOR IMAGES

A-102 EXISTING CONDITIONS – INTERIOR IMAGES

A-103 EXISTING CONDITIONS – INTERIOR IMAGES

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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.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only as described in the solicitation in accordance with FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit

(Construction).

B. See attached Scope of Work

C. Offices of Guidon Design, 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. Refer to Section 01 01 10-SN SPECIAL NOTES for fingerprint, badging, construction door access and parking requirements.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) – SEE BID SCHEDULE

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

Drawings and specifications (contract documents) may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Hard copies will be the responsibility and expense of the contractor(s).

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

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01 00 00 - 2 site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. A Special Agreement SAC form is required for every contract employee. See the SPECIAL NOTES specification for an example of this SAC form. This needs to be supplied to the COR for every contract employee on the jobsite. Even if the contractor has an active badge, a SAC form is needed for the COR’s records.

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. Document Control:

1. 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.

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

Contracting Officer.

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

VA.

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

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. See the

SPECIAL NOTES Specification.

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1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings and as determined by the COR.

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

C. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

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

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

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

Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

D. 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.

E. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be

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01 00 00 - 4 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 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 three weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor as follows:

Phase 1: Construct new tunnel entrance

Phase 2: Demolition of Building 45

Phase 3: Grade site & construct new parking lot

F. Building No. 45 will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of

Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

G. 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.

H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m

(seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum

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375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

I. 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.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 21 calendar 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 21 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.

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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.

J. 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.

K. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

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

L. 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 of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by the GC to the Contracting Officer.

This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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2. 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. 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.

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. PCB Transformers: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers.

The transformers shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)

Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply.

Upon removal of PCB transformers for disposal, the

"originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA

Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

a) Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained

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40 CFR 261 ......Identification and Listing of Hazardous

Waste

40 CFR 262 ......Standards Applicable to Generators of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263 ......Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 ......PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172 ......Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 ......Shippers - General Requirements for

Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173 ......Subpart A General

49 CFR 173 ......Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173 ......Subpart J Other Regulated Material;

Definitions and Preparation

TSCA ............Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and

6-PCB-7

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

A. 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.

B. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant

Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall

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01 00 00 - 9 furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

b. Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

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

d. Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

e. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the

Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. Establish and plainly mark lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure, roads, and parking lots are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

B. During progress of work, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major demo work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

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1. Lines of remaining foundations and slabs.

2. Elevations of remaining top of footings and tops of slabs.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

4. Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

5. Lines and elevations of roads, streets and parking lots.

C. 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.

D. 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, . These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

E. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of Article "Professional Surveying Services".

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 one 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.

E. Contractors shall update (as work is completed) the VA

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1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT – NOT USED

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 CONTRACTOR'S FIELD OFFICE – NOT USED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final

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3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

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

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

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

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workers) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

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1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the

Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

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

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

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

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

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.24 TESTS

A. Pre-test electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

B. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the

Contracting Officer. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

C. Electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated.

A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed.

D. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

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

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals (one hard copy and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed

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C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment.

All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections.

Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage.

The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of

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Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the

COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

D. ROUTINE INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE DURING CONSTRUCTION

1. Provide routine inspections and maintenance services as prescribed in Operations & Maintenance manuals required under this contract.

2. Provide services during construction and until items below are completed:

a. VA inspection complete

b. Successful commissioning

c. Training of VA Maintenance staff

d. Acceptance by VA of each system described in other specifications related to this contract

e. O&M Manual submittals received, reviewed, and approved by

VA

E. Submit with O&M Manuals one spreadsheet based comprehensive summary schedule of routine inspection and maintenance for systems. List: specification section, article, and paragraph;

description of systems/subsystems; O&M Manual reference;

frequency

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY – NOT USED

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT & ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment and items indicated by symbol "R" or otherwise shown to be relocated by the

Contractor.

B. Perform relocation of such equipment or items at such times and in such a manner as directed by the COR.

C. Suitably cap existing service lines, such as steam, condensate return, water, drain, gas, air, vacuum and/or electrical, at the main whenever such lines are disconnected from equipment to be

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D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and installation of relocated equipment; and leave such equipment in proper operating condition.

E. All service lines such as noted above for relocated equipment shall be in place at point of relocation ready for use before any existing equipment is disconnected. Make relocated existing equipment ready for operation or use immediately after reinstallation.

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT - NOT

USED

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign where directed by the COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 0.7 mm

(24 gage) galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 100 by 100 mm (4 inch by 4 inch) posts (or equivalent round posts) set 1200 mm (four feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 900 mm (three feet) above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 50 x 100 mm (two by four inch) material as directed.

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

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

D. Detail Drawing of construction sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is attached hereto and made a part of this specification.

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of

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

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

D. Standard Detail Drawing Number SD10000-02(Found on VA TIL) of safety sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is attached hereto and is made a part of this specification.

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

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. VA’s MOA with Historic signatories requires development and delivery of a time-lapse progression of the project. The

Contractor shall submit a time-lapse progression of the entire project from start to finish - mobilization, demolition, and construction. The contractor shall utilize two, solar powered, cellular based, job site video cameras to complete this work. The basis of design shall be OxBlue equipment, services and software including: Cobalt Series Camera - 24 MP/720 P, Solar Trailer (or

30’ pole and Solar Station), Solar Station, and required accessories. One camera shall be located at the north east corner of the project site and secured with an 8’ high security fence and gate. The second camera shall be on building 112 roof via a non-penetrating rooftop mount system. The cameras shall be accessible via secure web access to provide video and time lapse still images via cellular connection. VA will be in control of access. At the completion of the project the cameras are to be turned over to the VA. Photos shall be taken at the same coordinates and heights from locations approximately 20 to 30 feet above ground, facing the building, and approximately 50 feet away from each corner.

B. Photographic documentation elements

1. Each digital image shall be minimum size of 24 megapixels

(MP).

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2. Before construction, the construction area, adjacent utilities and adjacent structures surrounding the site shall be documented.

3. Construction progress both inside and outside shall be reasonably documented by photos throughout construction.

4. As-built condition of new utilities shall be documented prior to placing concrete and/or backfilling. This process shall include all underground utilities at the site.

5. As-built conditions of electrical systems shall be documented.

As-built conditions of exterior grade elevations shall be documented specifically to capture the waterproofing work.

6. As-built finished conditions of the interior of the basement electrical room shall be documented at certificate of occupancy or equivalent.

7. Upload photos weekly with daily logs capturing the project at different stages of construction.

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

A. A minimum of four (4) images of each elevation (North, South, East, West) shall be taken with a minimum 24 MP camera.

Photographs shall be taken upon completion, including landscaping. They shall be taken on a clear sunny day to obtain sufficient detail to show depth and to provide clear, sharp pictures.

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

A. Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

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SPECIAL NOTES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This section specifies special requirements, processes, procedures, protocols, practices, prohibitions, protections, personnel matters, provisions for unique characteristics of the Milwaukee VAMC, and practical matters pertinent to construction.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

C. Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

D. Section 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 ANTE-ROOM CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES

A. Coordinate construction of the ante-room with NFPA 241 and the

Specification 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

B. Type “A” and “B” activities are those in which the fire/smoke hazard risks are MINIMAL. Type “C” and “D” activities are those in which the fire/smoke hazard risks are HIGH. The General Contractor is obligated to consider the specified containment measures with the costs included within the various contract items of work. Refer to the Appendix for the Construction Barrier and Fire Risk Assessment Matrix of Precautions for more information.

C. Type A (Minimal Fire Risk Activity/Construction): Provide authority to proceed with work in area, includes a ceiling permit as required, when working above ceilings.

D. Type B (Limited Fire Risk Activity/Construction):

1. Coordinate temporary construction partition installation with

Specification 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

2. Provide plastic from floor to ceiling above and seal joints and penetrations. All plastic will be labeled with the VA ILSM TEMPORARY BARRIER orange tag once installed indicating the start of the three days. At openings, install z-wall overlapping plastic flap barriers or equivalent.

E. Type C (Moderate Fire Risk Activity/Construction): Coordinate temporary construction partition installation with Specification

01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

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1. Ante-room construction (as part of 1-hour construction barrier):

a. Ante-room shall be a 1-hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition and shall be full height, extending through suspended ceilings to the floor slab or roof deck above.

b. Ante-room shall be constructed from one-hour fire-rated 5/8-in type “X” gypsum board both sides of metal stud wall, mudded and taped in accordance with ASTM C840. “Double” gypsum board installation on one side (exterior) of the ante-room is authorized to achieve the 1-hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition requirement with prior COR approval.

c. In this case, the ante-room 1-hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition walls will also function as an infection control barrier. Contractor shall add appropriate infection control measures. Refer to Specification 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for more information.

d. Ante-room gypsum board walls shall be taped to the existing floors utilizing 2-in wide glass foil tape: 7.3 mil aluminum foil laminated glass cloth silver tape with silicone adhesive backing. Where the ante-room walls meet the existing deck or a 1-hour rated existing wall, the seams shall be firecaulked.

e. The ante-room must also have a dedicated heat detector installed. See paragraph below for heat detector requirements.

f. Ante-room outer construction door opening requires a Class C, 45-minute fire rated door with self-closing and self-latching devices.

g. Ante-room inner door must at least be plastic Z-Type door.

2. Ante-room construction (for infection control purposes only):

a. Ante-room need not be a 1-hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition. Its walls do not need to go to the concrete deck above, nor is a hard ceiling required.

At a minimum, the contractor must tape the top of the ante-room walls to the underside of the existing acoustical tile ceiling to achieve the smoke tight and infection control requirements.

b. Ante-room shall be constructed from one-hour fire-rated 5/8-in type “X” gypsum board one side of metal stud wall, mudded and taped in accordance with ASTM C840.

c. Contractor shall add appropriate infection control measures.

Refer to Specification 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for more information.

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d. Ante-room gypsum board walls shall be taped to the existing floors, walls or ceilings utilizing 2-in wide glass foil tape:

7.3 mil aluminum foil laminated glass cloth silver tape with silicone adhesive backing. Where the ante-room walls meet the existing deck or a 1-hour rated existing wall, the seams shall be firecaulked.

e. The ante-room does not require a dedicated heat detector.

f. Ante-room outer construction door opening requires a Class C, 45-minute fire rated door with self-closing and self-latching devices.

g. Ante-room inner construction door opening requires a Class C, 45-minute fire rated door with self-closing and self-latching devices.

3. Provide heat detectors and notification devices (i.e., audio-visual devices) tied into the Building Siemens Pyrotronics System at the rate of one (1) detector per 1000 square foot of clear construction area. Heat detectors to be FTP-11 Addressable, Tri- Color LED, 135°F, Combination Fixed or Rate of Rise. The Contractor shall provide certification documentation once the heat detectors and notification devices (i.e., audio-visual devices) are installed and/or moved and tested prior to any construction work taking place in the space. Inside the construction space, existing units can be used if they are moved to the floor deck above.

a. Heat detectors require monthly service checks by the contractor to ensure they are working correctly.

4. Other than ante-room, all other temporary construction partitions shall be full height, extending through suspended ceilings to the floor slab or roof deck above and shall be one-hour fire rated 5/8-in type “X” gypsum board both sides of metal stud wall, mudded and taped in accordance with ASTM C840. If sprinklers are installed per a hydraulically calculated stamped and certified system and sprinklers are operational on both sides of the temporary partition and ceilings are fully intact and complete, then the partition indicated above may be permitted to terminate at the ceiling in accordance with NFPA 241.

5. Coordinate with Paragraph 3.35 of this specification for Card Reader and Physical Access Control System (PACS) requirements at ante-room outer construction door.

F. Type D (Significant Fire Risk Activity/Construction):

1. All requirements for Type C…