Atch 3 - Specs_Connect Corridor 687-24-101.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

JONATHAN M. WAINWRIGHT MEMORIAL VA MEDICAL CENTER

DEMOLISH AND REGRADE CONNECTING CORRIDOR

77 WAINWRIGHT DR., WALLA WALLA, WA

BID DOCUMENTS SUBMITTAL

IFB NUMBER VA-XXXXXXXX

PROJECT NO. 687-24-101

BID DOCUMENTS SUBMITTAL

28 APRIL 2026

VALI COOPER INTERNATIONAL

Sections covered by these seals include:

ARCHITECT: Sean Fitzpatrick

CIVIL ENGINEER: Jordan Vandermeer

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MECHANICAL ENGINEER: Brendan Scanlon

PLAND COLLABORATIVE

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Brian Verardo

JD Engineering

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: Scott Turner

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BD Submittal Project No. 687-24-101 Johnathan M. Wainwright Memorial VAMC 28 April 2026 Demolish and Regrade Connecting Corridor

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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 11-21

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01B

Rule of the Station

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 01-24

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23

01 35 26 Safety Requirement

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing & Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 78 00 Closeout Submittal

01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data

01 78 24.00

Facility Data Requirements

01 78 24.00

Facility Data Workbook (FDW)

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 12-23

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

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Lead-Based Paint Report

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 20 Maintenance of Unit Masonry

04 01 40 Maintenance of Stone Assemblies

04 01 40.61 Stone Repair

04 01 40.62 Stone Repointing

04 03 10 Historic Masonry Cleaning

04 03 22 Historic Brick Unit Masonry Repair

04 03 23 Historic Brick Unit Masonry Repointing

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21

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04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 02-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 01-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

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

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 03-24

23 81 43 Air Source Unitary Heat Pump

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DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 33 Raceway And Boxes For Electrical Systems

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 11-22

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22

26 32 13 Engine Generators

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 11-22

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

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

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

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 23 00 Video Surveillance

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-16

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

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FIRE LIFE SAFETY – PHASE B

PROJECT NO. 687-18-101

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RULES OF THE STATION

BD Submittal Project No. 687-24-101

SECTION 01 00 00B RULES OF

THE STATION

FOR CONTRACTORS OF THE VA

MEDICAL CENTER

Walla Walla, WA 99362

The guidelines published in this issue are for the use and convenience of construction and maintenance contractors, vendors and others performing contract work at the VA Medical Center, in Walla Walla, WA.

Index

A Contract Work Hours

B Utilities

C Protective Clothing Equipment

D Telephones

E Elevators/Corridors

F Toilets

G Parking/Traffic

H Deliveries

I Loading/Unloading

J Police

K Locked Areas

L Operations and Storage Areas

M Construction Work and Debris

N Disposal of Hazardous Materials

O Wash Down

P Removal of Government Property

Q Sexual Harassment

R Drugs and Alcohol

S Firearms and Explosive Devices

T Smoking

U Lost and Found

V Smoke Barrier Partitions

W Welding/Burning

X Low Voltage Cable Installation

Y Occupational Health and Safety

Z Injury Accidents

AA Damage to Government Property

BB Dust and Fume Control

CC Noise

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RULES OF THE STATION

BD Submittal Project No. 687-24-101

DD Roads and Walks

A. CONTRACT WORK HOURS

1. Normal business hours of the Walla Walla VA are Monday through Friday, between 8:00 and

4:30 pm and closed during Federal Holidays. Buildings that are occupied by personnel during these hours require that the work be done outside of normal business hours (see below).

Work in unoccupied areas and exterior areas may be done during normal business hours.

2. Buildings that are occupied by personnel during normal business hours: 48, 49, 68, 69, 74, 77, 80, 81, 82, 135, 140, 143, 145, T-

1, T-2.

3. Buildings that are unoccupied by personnel during normal business hours: 31, 41, 63, 65, 66, 75, 76, 78 and T-7.

4. Contractors may request, in writing, approval to work other hours or weekends or may be directed by the COR to work other hours. Except for emergencies, the COR should receive such requests two weeks before the scheduled work. When possible, Contractors will submit emergency requests at least two days before the scheduled work.

B. ELEVATORS/CORRIDORS

1. Contractors and workers may use corridors and elevators for travel to and from the job sites when in proper attire (shirt and shoes required) provided they don't track mud, wet cement or any form of "dirt" into the building. The COR will assign specific routes, times and elevators to use for transportation of material and equipment. The Contractor will clean up any mess caused by his workmen. Smoking is prohibited. Elevators will not be used during an emergency.

C. RESTROOM FACILITIES

1. The COR will advise the Contractor which restroom facilities the Contractor's workmen may use. The Contractor will ensure that the facilities are kept clean and will be responsible for any damage done by the Contractor's workers.

D. LOADING/UNLOADING

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RULES OF THE STATION

BD Submittal Project No. 687-24-101

1. Building loading docks and landings may be used to load or unload construction materials when approved by the COR. However, any vehicle left unattended for more than a few minutes may be cited by Walla Walla VAMC Police. Some areas may be reserved for Walla

Walla VAMC operations only during certain hours.

E. POLICE

1. Walla Walla, VAMC Police Officers have full authority to make arrests and investigate crime.

Any vehicle will be towed away on the third occurrence of a parking violation after receiving two written warnings. For the safety of patients, speed limits, other driving and parking codes are strictly enforced.

F. LOCKED AREAS

1. The Contractor is to coordinate access to locked areas with the COR, including obtaining keys required for access to work sites. All buildings at Walla Walla VAMC are locked during other than normal hours. When the Contractor has approval to work other than regular hours, he will need to arrange for his workers to have access to the job site.

G. DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

1. The Contractor will dispose of hazardous materials, such as used cleaning solutions and other harmful chemicals in accordance with State or local laws and regulations. The disposal of any hazardous or potentially hazardous materials in sanitary or storm sewers and drains or on

Walla Walla, VAMC grounds is strictly prohibited. In case of an accidental spill of hazardous materials, immediately contact the COR.

H. WASHDOWN

1. Washing left over cement, plaster, pain, oil or grease, solvents, etc., into storm drains and the washing down of cement and other delivery trucks and vehicles is strictly prohibited. Report any accidental spills that may run into storm drains immediately to the COR. Even accidental spills, particularly those not immediately controlled or contained, may result in legal action by local or state authorities against the responsible parties.

I. REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

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RULES OF THE STATION

BD Submittal Project No. 687-24-101

1. Including empty boxes, crates, woods, etc., is prohibited, except as approved by the COR.

Contractors or vendors taking equipment off station for repairs will notify the COR of each such action. In most cases, a receipt will be required.

J. LOST AND FOUND

1. Any article or money found on the premises should be delivered immediately to the COR or the Walla Walla, VAMC Police for safekeeping. Anyone losing an article or money may contact

Walla Walla, VAMC Police to determine if it was turned in.

K. SMOKE AND FIRE BARRIER PARTITIONS

1. Any penetration to smoke or fire barrier walls, ceiling or floor slabs shall be properly sealed immediately.

L. DUST AND FUME CONTROL

1. Dust and fume control will be exercised on all construction operations. Workers will be particularly careful not to operate any vehicles, gas or diesel engines, or to perform any fume or dust generating process near a building intake system. Activities creating the infiltration of exhaust or fumes, as determined by the COR, shall be performed outside of business hours at no additional cost to the VA.

M. NOISE

1. Noise will be always held to a minimum. Jackhammering, core drilling, and other noisy or disturbing operations may have to be rescheduled to avoid interfering with Walla Walla VAMC normal activities.

N. ROADS AND WALKS

1. Any debris dropped along egress from the station will be cleaned up immediately. Mud and dirt on roads or walks will be cleaned up as soon as the construction operation is complete or at the end of each day.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

PART 1

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

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

VA Project 687-24-101as required by drawings and specifications.

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

C. Offices of VCI 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 COR or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratories or commissioning authority testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs or the

Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory or commissioning authority 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 business days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a qualified "competent person" (CP) per OSHA 29 CFR

1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

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1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by the VA COR with input from the Infection

Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team.

2. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.

H. Terms used in this contract such as Veterans Affairs (VA) and

Government; Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer's

Representative (COR) may be used interchangeably.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, (Base Bid) VA Project 687-24-101, Demolish and Regrade

Connecting Corridor, Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VAMC, Walla

Walla, WA: Work includes all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform general new construction, renovation, selective demolition, interior modifications, civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical work, fire protection & alarm, lead abatement, and any other necessary work as described in the Construction Documents. All work, including final cleanup and completion of any punch list items, shall be performed within 365 calendar days after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the COR so that security escort or arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the COR.

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 COR.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purposes of security inspections of every area of project including toolboxes and parked machines and taking emergency actions.

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

3. The General Contractor shall provide temporary lock cylinders for use by the contractors during the construction period.

a. Lock cores shall be compatible with existing door hardware.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub-

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

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

“Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in

01 00 00 - 4 separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the

COR upon request.

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

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

6. Notify COR and Police 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. Contractors shall park in authorized areas only. If change in parking area is needed. The contractor is required to submit a request to the COR including reason and number of parking spots required and have a planning meeting with COR. That planning meeting must occur a minimum of 14 calendar days before parking is needed.

F. Personal Conduct:

1. Every person who enters the Medical Center’s grounds is expected to conduct themselves in a professional responsible manner without the need to enumerate every expected or prohibited behavior.

2. Weapons, ammunition, explosives, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the Medical Center’s grounds.

3. There shall be no solicitations or sales of any kind on the

Medical Center’s grounds.

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4. The Government reserves the right to refuse to permit employment on the Work or require dismissal from the Work of any subcontractor who, by reason of previous unsatisfactory work on Department of Veterans Affairs project or for any other reason, is considered by the COR to be incompetent or otherwise objectionable.

G. Construction Privacy Fence: Before construction operations begin, the Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, six feet minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates where shown on plans 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 375 mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25 mm (one inch) above grade. Install PVC privacy fabric for entire length of fence. The temporary fencing shall encompass the construction work area(s) to serve as a pedestrian barrier to alert cemetery patrons of the construction site.

Remove the fence when directed by government.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the COR. 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 COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government.

The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the COR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed. Any structures or items left by the contractor on the Walla Walla VAMC for longer than 21 days after demobilization will become property of the Walla Walla VAMC and the contractor will be debited the cost of their removal, disposal and any site restoration required.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the COR.

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, 01 00 00 - 6

State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings. Contractor is required to request any changes in working space or storage space from the COR 14 calendar days in advance from change.

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

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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

1. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by the COR where required by limited working space.

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

3. 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 2 business days.

a. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center are as required by the COR to remain in operation.

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

H. Public 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

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I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the Contractor's responsibility to develop and propose a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed including effect on medical center spaces i.e.

dust creation, noise, etc., 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.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall propose to the

COR a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of the site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR 2 weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the COR and Contractor.

J. All buildings on the campus will be occupied during performance of work, but immediate areas of alterations may be vacated at the discretion of the COR.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical

Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment.

These routes, whether access or egress, shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting. etc., to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

K. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep, maintenance, and site cleaning therefore:

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1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) and maximum temperature 27 degrees C (81 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall arrange for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of

Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown on drawings; or, in absence of such indication utilities shall be demolished back to source. Planned demolition shall be submitted as a submittal for review by AE and COR 14 days before planned demolition.

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

COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the 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 and at no additional expense to the Government.

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. Examples of a

01 00 00 - 9 major interruption include those affecting patient care, requiring the rescheduling of patient care activities, requiring the relocation of staff, impacting Government operations, etc.

M. Any emergency requiring an immediate shutdown will be reported immediately to the COR. The Contractor will prepare and forward to the Contracting Officer a written report of the situation, why it happened, a schedule of any further corrective work needed, and what, if any steps are being taken to prevent a recurrence.

N. All services to be abandoned such as wires, cables, raceways, ducts, pipes, and the like and their hangers or supports, are to be removed entirely back to the point of connection to the active utility (i.e. piping and ductwork back to active mains, electrical wires and cables back to active circuitry, and all empty raceways). If items are noted to be abandoned in place, they are to be sealed, capped, or plugged.

O. 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.

P. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by the COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE

OF ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Submit for review and approval a site survey documentation plan. The plan shall provide a detailed description of how, before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey including video documentation with the COR, of areas of building(s) in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report including video survey, signed by both, to the COR. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

Contractor and 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 the COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

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

C. Re-Survey: Thirty calendar 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 including video documentation. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by

Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the

Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed the COR. Items not reserved shall become property of the

Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical

Center.

2. 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.

3. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl

(PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors 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 and capacitors 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 COR who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the

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Medical Center's Chief.

1.9 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 workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the COR.

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

Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, 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.

D. 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. The contractor and affected subcontractors shall 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:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. 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.

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. Contractor will provide a plan for restoration if a service is damaged. This plan will include at a minimum: risk analysis to services, sub-contractors that will restore services at medium to high risk, and maximum expected timetable for restoration.

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.

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

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A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and benchmarks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at

Contractor's own expense, all templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work.

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the COR.

2. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all lines and other marks established by the COR until authorized to remove them.

3. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through

Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the COR may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the

Contractor.

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. Shall be in accordance with Section 01 78 00 Closeout

Submittals.

1.13 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

Shall be in accordance with Section 01 78 00 Closeout

Submittals.

1.14 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.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of newly 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 the

COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and

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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 NFPA 70, National Electrical

Code, (2017 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 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 HVAC systems and equipment 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.

E. All damaged items and repairs must be documented as part of the commissioning process.

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1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. 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 the 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.

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. Environmental conditioning: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to workers 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. Furnish temporary cooling to prevent injury to workers and materials.

B. Where utilities are interrupted to occupied or in-use areas of the Medical Center, provide equivalent temporary utilities in compliance with VA requirements, such as 70F-75F ambient temperature, potable water for drinking, temporary restrooms, lighting, humidity control, etc...

C. Data Room Heating/Cooling/Humidification/Dehumidification:

Furnish temporary heating, cooling, humidification, & dehumidification provisions to maintain required conditions in all operational data room spaces.

1. Maintain the following conditions for all data rooms:

a. Temperature: 60-90°F

b. Humidity: 5-80% RH, non-condensing

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

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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 the

COR's discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.18 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation..

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. Mechanical and 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.

1. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related subsystems and components may include return air, exhaust air, makeup air, outside air, refrigerant, controls, and electrical power, etc. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonable period of time during which operating and

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F. 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.

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as specified in 01 78 23.

1.20 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones including electronic indexing, navigation, storage and remote access to the documentation, as per these specifications.

B. Photographs shall be digital, with minimum resolution of 6MP.

C. Contractor shall provide photographs of the following:

1. Existing condition of all work areas, including immediate work area and surrounding areas.

2. Daily photos of all areas where work is performed on that day to document construction progress.

3. Completed work in each work area.

D. Electronic photos shall be named and organized by building number, room number, date, and time.

E. Contractor shall provide sufficient number of photos of each work area to document existing conditions, construction progress, and final condition of each…