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SPECIFICATIONS VOL. I

DIVISION 1 TO 13

REFINISH CONNECTING CORRIDORS

AT

FRANKLIN R. SOUSLEY CAMPUS

PREPARED FOR

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

2250 LEESTOWN ROAD LEXINGTON, KY 40511-1093

12 February 2023 Project No.: 596-20-104

PREPARED BY

THINKFORM DESIGN ARCHITECT LLC

207 EAST BAY STREET SUITE 311 CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA 29401

PH: 855.821.0274 I ThinkFormArchitects.com

WATSON ENGINEERS, PC

207 EAST BAY STREET SUITE 311 CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA 29401

PH: 607.429.8889 I Watson-Engineer.com

TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC.

13050 Eastgate Parkway, Suite 101 Louisville, Kentucky 40223

P (502) 365-9704 I terracon.com http://www.terracon.com/

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REFINISH CONNECTING CORRIDORS, VAMC LEXINGTON, KY 100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

PROJECT NO.: 596-20-104 12 FEBRUARY 2023

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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 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11-21 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 09-2 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 08-22 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 01-21 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 01-21 02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 01-21 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-21 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21 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

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21 07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 02-21 07 32 13 Clay Roof Tile 01-21 07 52 16.11 Cold Adhesive Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing 12-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-22 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 01-21 08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 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 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 06-22 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring (Luxury Vinyl Tile) 01-21 09 91 00 Painting 01-21 09 96 00 Decorative and Protective Wall Coating

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 01-21

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DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-21

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 04-22 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 04-22 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-20 23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

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 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

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27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11 28 52 31 Emergency Call System 06-15

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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.

VAMC Lexington, KY

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL:

G-001 TITTLE SHEET

G-002 FIRE SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL

G-003 PHASING PLANS

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:

AB-101 ROOF ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN CC1, CC2 & CC3

AB-102 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN CC1, CC3 & CC4

AB-103 ROOFS ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN CC4

AB-104 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN CC5 & CC6

AB-105 ROOFS ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN CC5 & CC6

AB-106 ASBSETOS ABATEMENT PLAN CC7, CC8 & CC9

AB-107 ROOFS ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN CC7 & CC9

ARCHITECTURAL:

AD-100 DEMOLITION PLAN – CORRIDOR REFERENCE

AD-101 DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN CC1, CC2 & CC3

AD-102 DEMOLITION PLAN CC1, CC3 & CC4

AD-103 DEMOLITION CC5 & CC6

AD-104 DEMOLITION PLAN CC7, CC8 & CC9

AD-111 DEMOLITION RCP CC1, CC2 & CC3

AD-112 DEMOLITION RCP CC1, CC3 & CC4

AD-113 DEMOLITION RCP CC5 & CC6

AD-121 ROOFS DEMOLITION CC1-3 & CC4

AD-122 ROOFS DEMOLITION CC5 & CC6

AD-123 ROOFS DEMOLITION CC7, CC8 & CC9

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A-100 NEW WORK PLAN – CORRIDORS REFERENCE

A-101 NEW WORK – LEVELS GROUND AND FIRST – CC1, CC2 & CC3

A-102 PFLOOR PLAN CC1, CC3 & CC4

A-103 FLOOR PLAN CC5 & CC6

A-104 FLOOR PLAN CC7, CC8 & CC9

A-201 RCP CC1, CC2 & CC3

A-202 RCP CC1, CC3, & CC4

A-302 ROOF PLAN CC4

A-303 ROOF PLAN CC5, & CC6

A-304 ROOF PLAN CC7, CC8 & CC9

A-500 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS CC1, CC2 & CC3

A-501 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS CC4 & CC5

A-502 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS CC6, CC7 & CC8

A-503 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS CC9

A-601 DOOR SCHEDULE, LEGEND, FRAME TYPES AND DETAILS

A-602 WINDOW TYPES

A-701 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - CC1-3 GROUND LEVEL

A-702 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – CC1-3 LEVEL 1

A-703 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – CC1-3 LEVEL 2

A-704 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – CC4

A-705 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – CC5

A-706 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – CC6

A-707 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – CC7

A-708 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – CC8

A-709 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – CC9

A-710 INTERIOR FINISH SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

A-800 SIGNAGE

A-801 SIGNAGE

FIRE PROTECTION:

FPD-201 FIRE PROTECTION DEMO CC1, 2, 3, 4

FPD-202 FIRE PROTECTION DEMO CC1, 3, 4

FPD-203 FIRE PROTECTION DEMO CC5, 6

FPD-204 FIRE PROTECTION DEMO CC7, 8, 9

FP-001 FIRE PROTECTION SYMBOLS, NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

FP-201 NEW FIRE PROTECTION CC1, 2, 3

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FP-202 NEW FIRE PROTECTION CC1, 3, 4

FP-203 NEW FIRE PROTECTION CC5, 6

FP-204 NEW FIRE PROTECTION CC7, 8, 9

MECHANICAL:

MD-201 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION CC1, 2, 3

MD-202 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION CC1, 3, 4

MD-203 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION CC5, 6

MD-204 MECHANCIAL DEMOLITION CC7,8, 9

M-001 MECHANICAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

M-201 NEW MECHANICAL CC1, 2, 3

M-202 NEW MECHANICAL CC1, 3, 4

M-203 NEW MECHANICAL CC5, 6

M-204 NEW MECHANICAL CC7, 8, 9

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL:

ED-101 ELECTRICAL DEMO CC1, 2, 3

ED-102 ELECTRICAL DEMO CC1, 3, 4

ED-103 ELECTRICAL DEMO CC5, 6

ED-104 ELECTRICAL DEMO CC8, 9

ED-201 LIGHTING DEMO CC1, 2, 3

ED-202 LIGHTING DEMO CC1, 3, 4

ED-203 LIGHTING DEMO CC5, 6

ED-204 LIGHTING DEMO CC7, 8, 9

E-001 ELECTRICAL ABBREVIATIONS

E-101 NEW ELECTRICAL CC1, 2, 3

E-102 NEW ELECTRICAL CC1, 3, 4

E-103 NEW ELECTRICAL CC5, 6

E-104 NEW ELECTRICAL CC7, 8, 9

E-201 NEW LIGHTING CC1, 2, 3

E-202 NEW LIGHTING CC1, 3, 4

E-203 NEW LIGHTING CC5, 6

E-204 NEW LIGHTING CC7, 8, 9

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing finishes, furnish labor and materials and perform work for the project: Refinish

Connecting Corridors, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, CC5, CC6, CC7, CC8, &

CC9, as required by drawings and specifications. These sets of

Connecting Corridors are identified as “Building C” by the

Historic Preservation Plans for this facility.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Contracting Office Representative.

C. Offices of ThinkForm Architects, as Architects-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection.

Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

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

1. Scope of Work: Renovation and upgrade to connecting corridors in the Lexington VAMC Building. Corridors are:

a. CC1 interior (Ground Level, First, and Second Level) and exterior façade

b. CC2 interior (Ground Level, Second) and exterior façade

c. CC3 interior (Ground Level, First, and Second Level) and exterior façade

d. CC4 interior (First Level), exterior façade and roof

e. CC5 interior (Ground Level), exterior façade and roof

f. CC6 interior (Ground Level), exterior façade and roof

g. CC7 interior (Ground Level), exterior façade and roof

h. CC8 interior (First Level), exterior façade and roof

i. CC9 interior (Ground Level), exterior façade and roof

2. The VA will identify appropriate staging and parking areas for use by the General Contractor and their subcontractors for the demolition and construction of the project.

3. The project work will include masonry repair and roof replacement. The General Contractor will be required to provide construction fencing and other protective measures necessary to protect existing conditions and to prevent unauthorized entry into potential fall zones.

4. The National Historic Preservation Plan for this Facility will be used as our guideline for the work to be done on the

Connecting Corridors (Building C). This Campus is classified as a Historic District and will need to comply with Section

106 and with the VAMC Historic Preservation Plan. Period of

Performance: Work shall be phased and completed in 365 calendar days. Contractor to develop a work plan and submit a

01 00 00 -3 schedule of how the work will be accomplished within appropriate Phasing.

B. DEDUCT NO.1: BASE BID except existing lighting fixtures and controls to remain in the corridors. No modifications to existing lighting systems to be included.

C. DEDUCT NO.2: BASE BID except existing HVAC systems are to remain. No modifications to existing systems are required, and no new systems are to be added.

D. DEDUCT NO.3: BASE BID except exterior masonry repair and repointing is to be excluded.

E. DEDUCT NO.4: BASE BID except existing electrical and telecommunication devices and wiring to remain.

F. DEDUCT NO.5: BASE BID except existing doors leafs and existing hardware is to remain. No replacements to be included.

G. DEDUCT NO.6: BASE BID except CC4 & CC8 existing roofing tiles to be removed in their entirety and replaced with asphalt shingle roofing.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to

01 00 00 -4 inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

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

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the

Contracting Officer.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site, during construction hours, to escort VA staff, patients and visitors through corridors under active construction in areas where corridors must remain open.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including toolboxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

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

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

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

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

“Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting

Officer upon request.

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

Contracting Officer.

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

VA.

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

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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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 permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility

Manager.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the

Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

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Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

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

G. Execute work to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

H. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or

01 00 00 -8 of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility

Company involved:

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

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

Scope: The project work scope includes all the connecting corridors for interior finishes, windows, doors, exterior façade and roofing. Corridors included are: CC1 (Ground, First and Second Level interiors, and exterior facade), CC2

(Ground and Second Level interiors, and exterior facade), CC3

(Ground, First and Second Level interiors, and exterior facade), CC4 (one level interior, façade and roofing), CC5

(one level interior, façade and roofing), CC6 (one level interior, façade and roofing), CC7 (one level interior, façade and roofing) and CC8 (second level only interior, façade and roofing). The hospital will remain operational

24/7. All interior demolition and construction activity must

01 00 00 -9 occur during off-hours and weekends when the hospital occupancy is at its lowest levels. Where Department areas can’t be vacated and corridors must remain open during the standard work days, work shall be broken down into small segments of work such that each work area can be cleaned by the next morning by 7:30am and opened back up for VA use.

Work at elevator lobbies on each floor will require additional phasing such that at least one elevator can remain operational and accessible during the construction.

Contractor is to follow all ICRA requirements to minimize construction dust and debris. GC to coordinate all abatement requirements into the phasing. The restoration of the exterior facades and roofing (where existing is being maintained) is to follow the historic preservation guidelines.

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of corridor, 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.

2. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and

Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: CORRIDORS CC1 & CC2, & CC3

Corridors connect Buildings 1, 2, 3, and 4 at multiple levels. Building 4 does not have its own elevator and accessible access is achieved by use of the connecting corridor CC2. As the connecting corridors cannot be blocked during normal work days, all interior work in corridors is to be performed after hours and weekends. The General Contractor to limit work to areas that can be performed overnight &

01 00 00 -10 weekends but allow access by staff and patients during the normal work day. Phase 1 may be broken down into smaller sub-phases depending on the General Contractor staffing of the project. Exterior façade work may be schedule during normal work hours. No roofing is scheduled for CC1, CC2 nor CC3

(existing roofs to remain). Phase I to be fully completed and signed off as finished by the VA before proceeding on to

Phase II.

Phase II: CORRIDORS CC4, & CC5

Corridors connect Buildings 2, 17 and 25. All interior work in corridors is to be performed after hours and weekends.

General Contractor to limit work to areas that can be performed after hours & weekends but allow access by staff and patients during the normal work day. Exterior façade work and roofing is to be performed during the day. Phase II to be completed and signed off as finished by the VA before proceeding on to Phase III.

Phase III: CORRIDOR CC8

Corridor connects Building 28 and 29. All interior work in corridor is to be performed after hours and weekends. General

Contractor to limit work to areas that can be performed after hours & weekends but allow access by staff and patients during the normal work day. Note that Building 29 is occupied

24/7 and GC to provide temporary egress signage when afterhours construction work is being performed and be cognizant of construction noise. Exterior façade work and roofing is to be performed during the day. Phase III to be fully completed and signed off as finished by the VA before proceeding on to Phase IV.

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Phase IV: CORRIDORS CC6, CC7, & CC9

Corridors connect Buildings 16, 17, 27, 28 and 29. All interior work in corridors is to be performed after hours and weekends. General Contractor to limit work to areas that can be performed after hours & weekends but allow access by staff and patients during the day. Note that Buildings 27 and 29 are occupied 24/7 and GC to provide temporary egress signage when afterhours construction work is being performed and be cognizant of construction noise. Exterior façade work and roofing is to be performed during the day.

3. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

1. Contractor shall always maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F), except as otherwise specified.

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

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

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

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

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11

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REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical

Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

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

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N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply

Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by 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 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

01 00 00 -15 will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

3. Always protect the 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.

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1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical Center.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the 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.

PCB Transformer 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

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

a) Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

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

Waste

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

Hazardous Waste

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

Hazardous Waste

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

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

Material Communications Regulations

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

Shipments and Packaging

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

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

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

Definitions and Preparation

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

6-PCB-7

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

A. 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

01 00 00 -18 trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

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

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

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

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

01 00 00 -19 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.

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

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(including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

(FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS (RESERVED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES (RESERVED)

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK(RESERVED)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications, and clarifications.

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

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

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

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of

Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit two sets of the warranty management plan.

Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative

01 00 00 -21 form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved.

Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9-month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating:

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

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e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

f. Names, addresses and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

i. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

k. Organizations, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

l. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance: The Performance must remain effective throughout the construction period

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the

Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the

Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

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2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the

Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section.

Communication procedures for Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the

Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the

Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service

Requirements:

E. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting

Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construction warranty

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Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.