80H Specifications.pdf

CONSTRUCTION BID DOCUMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

STRUCTURAL BASEMENT REPAIRS AT BUILDING 80H

Project No. 512-519

VA Maryland Healthcare System Perry Point VA Medical Center

Perry Point, MD

February 14, 2020

VA Project 512-519 Construction Documents Building 80H: Expand OIF / OEF February 14, 2020 And Building Renovation Bid Form

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SECTION 00 41 00

BID FORM

BID FORM FOR CONCRETE REPAIRS OF PERRY POINT VA MEDICAL CENTER, BUILDING 80H

FIRST FLOOR STRUCTURE.

FIRM NAME: ______________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________

PHONE: _______________________________

EMAIL: ________________________________

A. Pursuant to and in compliance with the Instruction to Bidders, the undersigned hereby offers to furnish all plant, labor, materials, supplies, equipment and other facilities and things necessary, proper, or incidental to the completion of the construction required by and in strict accordance with the drawings and specifications entitled "VA Perry Point Bldg 80H Concrete Repair Plans” as prepared by Morabito Consultants, Inc. and of all addenda issued by the Owner and delivered to the undersigned prior to the date of opening of bid.

B. The undersigned contractor agrees that he will provide all necessary concrete repair work as may be required by and in strict accordance with these documents for the unit costs and lump sum costs quoted in the attached spreadsheet titled “VA Perry Point Bldg 80H Repair_BID FORM”. The contractor understands that the quantities shown in the spreadsheet are Morabito Consultants, Inc. best estimate at this time on the quantity of each repair item. The selected contractor will only be paid for the installed quantities of each unit cost repair. See Specification Section 01 2200 for further requirements.

C. The contractor understands that the brief one-line description in the bid form does not limit the scope of work. The detailed lump sum costs are to assist the owner in the evaluation of the bids and to assure a clear understanding of the project. All work shall be completed per the requirements of the Scope of Work, Contract Documents, and Specifications.

D. The undersigned agrees that failure to completely fill in bid form data as noted in paragraph B above will be considered by the Owner sufficient reason to reject this proposal.

E. The undersigned guarantees that he will be able to commence the work within

THIRTY (30) days of Notice to Proceed, and shall fully complete said contract work within NINETY (90) consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

F. Payment and Performance Bonds (with Labor and Material Clauses) are required for this work. Bond amounts must equal 100% of bid price. See Bid Form for additional information. Contractor shall furnish all bonds and proof of insurance to contracting officer before Notice to Proceed will be given.

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G. The undersigned bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addenda prepared by Morabito Consultants, Inc. and issued by the "Agent for the Owner"

Addendum No. N/A Date: ___________

H. If written notice of the acceptance of this bid is emailed or delivered to the undersigned within sixty (60) days after the date of opening of the bids, or anytime thereafter before this bid is withdrawn, the undersigned will, within eight (8) days after the date of such emailing or delivering of such notice, execute and deliver signed agreement back to contracting officer. The undersigned hereby designates his office to which such notice of acceptance may be mailed, emailed or delivered.

(Business Name) (Phone Number)

(Business Address)

(City, State & Zip Code) (E-mail)

I. This bid may be withdrawn any time prior to the scheduled time for opening of bids or any authorized postponement thereof.

J. The Owner is interested in completing this concrete repair as economically as possible. Therefore, the contractor may suggest (as an alternate) other means, methods and materials of equal or greater quality which will produce a finished product of equal or greater durability. These alternates shall be listed on a separate sheet attached to the bid form, along with cost impact. All items in the bid form must be complete for any alternates to be considered. All proposed alternates are subject to evaluation and acceptance by the owner.

K. The undersigned bidder declares that his bid proposal in all respects is fair and made without collusion with any other person, firm or corporation making a proposal for this work.

L. The undersigned person agrees to comply with the conditions of employment as set forth in the contract document.

(Bidders Name - Typed)

(Title)

(Signature)

(Date)

NOTE: Each bidder shall enclose a copy of the above executed form with bid.

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BID FORM CONTENTS:

Note: TO BE COMPLETED USING SPREADSHEET PROVIDED IN SOLICITATION - PROVIDED HERE

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

ITEM TOTAL - REPAIR ITEMS AND SCOPE Estimated Bid Quantity

Unit Price

Total Estimate

GC General Conditions

Includes Mobilization/Demobilization, Shoring, Phasing, Traffic Control, Permits, etc.

1 LS LS

SAB Field Survey of concrete slab, beam, and column on first floor of buliding

Includes sound testing and field marks in chalk for review by MC + As-Builts

1 LS LS

SJ Existing Concrete Joist Spall Repair (Vertical & Soffit)

Includes shoring of beam, surface prep, stirrups dowels and rebar

650 SF /SF

SB Repair Existing Concrete Beam Spalls (Vertical Face and Soffit)

Includes shoring of beam, surface prep, stirrups dowels and rebar

60 SF /SF

CS Repair Existing Concrete Column

Repair column - includes shoring, surface prep, stirrups dowels + rebar

35 SF /SF

SU Underside Concrete Conventional Slab Spall Repair

Includes shoring, prep, concrete, and rebar 80 SF /EA

CONTRACTOR'S LUMP SUM & UNIT PRICE BID

CONTRACTOR'S PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS (with Labor and Material Clauses)

CONTRACTOR'S TOTAL LUMP SUM & UNIT PRICE BID

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VA Project 512-519 Concrete Repair Documents

And Building Renovation General Requirements

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

S101 FIRST FLOOR WEST CONCRETE REPAIR PLAN

S102 FIRST FLOOR EAST CONCRETE REPAIR PLAN

S201 TYPICAL CONCRETE REPAIR DETAILS AND GENERAL NOTES

S202 TYPICAL CONCRETE REPAIR DETAILS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the Building 80H Basement

Structural Repairs as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Offices of Morabito Consultants, 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.

C. 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 work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

D. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA

01 00 00-2 police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall provide proof than an

OSHA certified “Competent Person” – (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever contract personnel are present. A competent person is defined as “One who is capable of identifying existing or predictable hazards in the surroundings and working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees, and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them” (29 CFR 1926.32(f)).

1.4 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM GC, General Conditions: Includes mobilization and demobilization, temporary facilities, shoring, fencing, phasing, traffic control, permits, ect.

B. ITEM SAB Field survey of concrete slab, beam, and columns on first floor of building. Includes sound testing and field marks in chalk for review by Morabito Consultants. Also includes the development of as-built drawings.

C. ITEM SJ, Existing Concrete Joist Spall Repair (vertical & Soffit)

Work includes shoring of beam, demolition and removal of unsound concrete, surface prep, stirrups dowels and rebar, concrete material and placement.

D. Item SB, Repair Existing Concrete Beam Spall (Vertical Face and

Soffit) Includes shoring of beam, demolition and removal of unsound concrete, surface prep, stirrups dowels, concrete and rebar.

E. Item CS Repair Existing Concrete Column. Work includes shoring, demolition and removal of unsound concrete, surface prep, stirrups dowels, concrete and rebar.

F. Item SU Underside Concrete Conventional Slab Repair. Work includes shoring, removal of unsound concrete, surface preparations, concrete and reinforcement.

1.5 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

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1.6 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 or sub-contractor employees may not enter the project site without appropriate identification. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

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

3. 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 COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

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”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

VA.

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

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 (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

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

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

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 as determined by COR.

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

F. Contractor may not use Medical Center restroom facilities. Contractor to provide, and maintain adequate portable restrooms and handwashing stations for all contract personnel.

G. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be

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

H. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the

COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the

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

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

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

01 00 00-7 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 approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

J. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

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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. 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.

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.\

1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a signed report to the

Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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 the COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR 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

01 00 00-9 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 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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 workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Protect existing building utilities, including but not limited to electrical conduits, piping, and fire protection systems. Pipe hangers and other equipment which must be detached from the structure in order to complete work shall be temporarily supported, and reattached to the repaired structure following completion of work activities. Maintain all utilities in working order during construction unless a shutdown is authorized by the

Contracting Officer.

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. All damages sustained to building and grounds as a result of construction operations shall be repaired by the contractor at no cost to the Government.

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.

1.9 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

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1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored.

Additional items scheduled for demolition but that the Government wishes to retain will be communicated before demolition by the project COR. 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 the COR.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical Center grounds and disposed on in accordance with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those

01 00 00-11 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.

1.11 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

C. Contractor is required to thoroughly survey and record by means of video taping or photography the pre-construction condition of the existing structure and adjacent area to construction to establish a pre-construction condition. Any existing issues shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer prior to commencing construction operations

D. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to

01 00 00-12 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.

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

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

F. Contractor to investigate all existing drains that will require connections in the contract drawings. Any existing sanitary or storm water drains that new piping will connect to shall be investigated with a sewer camera and conditions documented by videotaping the inspection.

New piping shall be thoroughly cleaned and jetted to the nearest manhole location following installation, and debris dislodged during cleaning shall be removed from manhole or piping. Documentation of the final cleaned condition of all new drain piping installed on the project shall be submitted with close-out documentation. In the event pre-construction documentation of drain piping is not completed prior to work commencing, the contractor shall assume responsibility for the condition of the existing drain piping.

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to

Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings

01 00 00-13 which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

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

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

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

1.13 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 or steel road plating.

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.14 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.

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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 the current edition of NFPA 70, National

Electrical Code. 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 inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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.

Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

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

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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.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use elevators for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractors expense.

4. If brake lining of elevators are excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining at the contractors expense.

5. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractors expense, if recommended by elevator inspector after elevator is released by Contractor.

6. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by Contracting

Officer.

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1.16 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, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Electricity (for Construction and Testing).

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, electrical pumping equipment, and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

D. Water (for Construction and Testing):

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.

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 (COR’s discretion) of use of water from

Medical Center's system.

1.18 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign where directed by the COR. All wood members

01 00 00-17 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 shown on the drawings.

1.19 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm

(three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

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

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

D. Standard Detail Drawing Number SD10000-02(Found on VA TIL) of safety sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is shown on the drawings.

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

1.20 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide comprehensive photographic documentation of construction process progressively and at selected milestones. Documentation shall be inclusive of electronic indexing, navigation, hosting, storage and remote access, as applicable, throughout construction. The Contractor shall support security of information and technological requirements related to the documentation.

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1.21 ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Summary:

1. A/E Design Submissions, Shop drawing and product data submittals shall be transmitted to the Government (PDF) format using a web-based submittal exchange website service designed specifically for transmitting submittals between all construction team members, including designated VA team members for this project.

2. The intent of electronic submittals is to expedite the construction process by reducing paperwork, improving information flow, and decreasing turnaround time.

3. The electronic submittal process is not intended for color samples, color charts, or physical material samples.

B. Procedures:

1. Create submittal log in the submittal by inserting required submittals listed in individual design submission requirements and specification sections.

2. Submittal Preparation - Contractor may use any or all of the following options:

a. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide electronic (PDF) submittals to Contractor via the submittal exchange website.

b. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide electronic (PDF) submittals to Contractor via email.

c. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide paper submittals to a scanning service/program which electronically scans and converts to PDF format.

3. Printed Submittals: Provide two printed sets of submittals for shop drawings for structural framing in addition to electronic submittals.

4. Contractor shall review and apply electronic stamp certifying that the submittal complies with the requirements of the Contract Documents including verification of manufacturer / product, dimensions and coordination of information with other parts of the work.

5. Contractor shall transmit each submittal to Architect using the submittal exchange website.

6. The Government as well as design Architect/Engineer review comments will be made available on the submittal exchange website for downloading. Contractor will receive email notice of completed review.

7. Distribution of reviewed submittals to subcontractors and suppliers is the responsibility of the Contractor.

8. Submit paper copies of any reviewed submittals not submitted electronically at project closeout for record purposes.

C. Costs:

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1. Contractor shall include the full cost of the submittal exchange project subscription for the duration of the project in their proposal. This cost is included in the base Contract Amount.

2. The intent is for the submittal exchange service cost to be in lieu of postage or shipping costs typically paid for paper submittals. Service cost is a net cost savings to Contractor because submittals sent electronically do not need to be shipped physically.

3. After award of contract, training shall be provided by the submittal exchange service regarding use of their website and PDF submittals. The costs of the training shall be included in the base contract amount.

4. Internet Service and Equipment Requirements:

a. Email address and Internet access at Contractor’s main office.

b. Adobe Acrobat (www.adobe.com), Bluebeam PDF Revu (www.bluebeam.com), or other similar PDF review software for applying electronic stamps and comments.

1.22 GENERAL ORDER OF PROCEDURE

A. The contractor shall execute the contract in order outlined in this paragraph except as otherwise specified in specifications and/or drawings.

1. Establish phase of work with COR.

2. Complete survey covered in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS.

3. Submit Progress Chart.

4. Submit Schedule of Costs.

5. Prepare and make submittals.

6. Begin work.

7. Schedule final inspection.

8. Complete work.

9. Final inspection.

10. Completion of punch list.

11. Final acceptance by VA.

B. Performance:

1. All work is to be in accordance with VA and Federal Specifications, published trade standards, National Building Codes, National Electric Codes, National Plumbing Codes, National Fire Protection Association Codes and any other specialized codes required by specifications and drawings.

C. Submittals:

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1. The contractor will submit and have approval for all materials to be used on this project within 45 calendar days after the contractor receives the notification to proceed.

D. Notification:

1. All contractors, prime and sub, will notify the project COR and/or the project CO 48 hours in advance of intent to begin work. A 24-hour notice should be given after a work stoppage. The job superintendent/foreman shall report to the COR (in person or by phone) at the start of each workday.

E. Coordination:

1. Contractor to submit a detailed schedule of work to allow the VA to plan and schedule work in same and adjacent areas that is being performed by VAMC personnel.

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And Building Renovation Unit Prices

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SECTION 01 22 00

UNIT PRICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections apply to this section.

1.2 SUMMARY: This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for unit prices.

A. A unit price is an amount proposed by Bidders and stated on the Bid Form as a price per unit of measurement for materials or services that will be added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by Change

Order in the event the estimated quantities of Work required by the

Contract Documents are increased or decreased.

B. Unit prices include all necessary mobilization, shoring, demolition, surface preparation, materials, labor, supervision, overhead, profit and applicable taxes deemed necessary to complete the work.

C. Refer to individual Specification Sections for construction activities requiring the establishment of unit prices. Methods of measurement and payment for unit prices are specified in those

Sections.

D. All unit prices apply to an increase or decrease to the area or length quantities which were used by the contractor to arrive at the lump sum prices quoted in the Bid Form.

E. Final contract sum for the items covered by unit prices shall be based on actual quantities properly installed by the contractor and found acceptable to the owner and his engineer. Actual quantities shall be measured collectively by the contractor and owner after the work has been accepted by the engineer. If the installed quantities differ by more than 20% from the quantities stated in the bid form, the contractor’s unit prices shall be adjusted / renegotiated to reflect the actual work installed.

F. All negotiated add/deduct unit prices shall reflect all necessary general conditions, supervision, schedule, and all other factors that are either reduced or increased as a result of the change in unit price quanitity.

G. For invoicing purposes, all unit price items shall be invoiced in

0.5 square foot (sf) or 0.5 linear foot (lf) increments. The minimum unit for any repair shall be 1 sf or 1 lf.

1.3 Schedule: A "Unit Price Schedule" is included in Specification Section

00 4100 - "Bid Form". Specification Sections referenced in the

Schedule contain requirements for materials and methods described under each unit price.

A. The Owner reserves the right to reject the Contractor's measurement of work-in-place that involves use of established unit prices, and to have this Work measured by an independent surveyor acceptable to the Contractor at the Owner's expense.

And Building Renovation Unit Prices

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable).

PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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And Building Renovation Contract Modification Procedures

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SECTION 012600

CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. VAAR Clause 852.236-88

C. 08-3385a – Prime Contractor Construction Change Order Cost Summary

D. 08-3385b – Subcontractor Construction Change Order Cost Summary

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing Contract modifications.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 012500 "Substitution Procedures" for administrative procedures for handling requests for substitutions made after the

Contract award.

1.3 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Architect will issue through COR supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract

Sum or the Contract Time, on AIA Document G710, "Architect's

Supplemental Instructions." Or equivalent.

1.4 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

A. Government-Initiated Proposal Requests: COR will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work that may require adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. If necessary, the description will include supplemental or revised Drawings and

Specifications.

1. Work Change Proposal Requests issued by COR are not instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within time specified in Proposal Request, but not to exceed 15 calendar days, after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a

01 26 00-2 quotation estimating cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the

Contract Time necessary to execute the change.

a. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

c. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

d. If change will impact schedule, include an updated

Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship.