Attachment 1 - 539-21-104 CD Specifications 8-19-2021.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Cincinnati VAMC

Cincinnati, OH

3200 Vine St

Cincinnati, OH 45220

Upgrade Air Handler Units

Project No.: #539-21-104

Construction Documents

Prepared By:

May 2021

Cincinnati VA Medical Center, Project 539-21-104

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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 01-21

01 00 00b Above-the-Ceiling Work Permit Program 09-10

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 82 11 Asbestos Abatement 01-21

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

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Membrane Reroofing Preparation 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 51 13 Cold-Process Built-Up Asphalt Roofing

07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim

07 71 00 Manufactured Roof Specialties 01-21

07 72 46 Roof Walkways

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 26 00 Veneer Plastering 01-21

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 11 –EQUIPMENT

11 24 29 Facility Fall Protection

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

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 02-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 08-20

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 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 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 03-20

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-20

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 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 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 24 19 Motor Control Centers 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

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

28 31 00 Fire Alarm 10-11

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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.

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET / SHEET INDEX

GI100 GENERAL NOTES AND DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

1-SF501 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

1-AD150 DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN

1-A102 LOGISTICS SUITE EXISTING

1-A102a LOGISTICS PHASE 1

1-A102b LOGISTICS PHASE 2

1-A102c LOGISTICS PHASE 3

1-A141 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

1-A142 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

1-A142a LOGISTICS SUITE REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – PHASE 1

1-A142b LOGISTICS SUITE REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – PHASE 2

1-A142c LOGISTICS SUITE REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – PHASE 3

1-A143 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – THIRD FLOOR

1-A145 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – FIFTH FLOOR

1-A150 OVERALL ROOF PLAN

1-A151 ENLARGED ROOF PLANS

1-A152 ENLARGED ROOF PLANS

1-A153 ROOF DETAILS

MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL LEGEND

1M1SB MECHANICAL SUB-BASEMENT – DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLANS

MD100 MECHANICAL BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLANS

MD101 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD102A MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

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1-MDH102B MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR DUCTWORK DEMOLITION PLAN

1-MDP102B MECHANICAL SECOND PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

1-MD104A MECHANICAL THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

15-MDT102 BUILDING 15 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - REMOVALS & TEMPORARY

UTILITIES

1-MT102A MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR PHASING PLAN

1-MT102B MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR PHASING PLAN

1-MT104C MECHANICAL FOURTH FLOOR TEMPORARY UTILITIES PLAN

1-MT105 MECHANICAL FIFTH FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

1-M100 PARTIAL BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - NEW WORK

1-M101 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

1-M102A MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

1-MH102B MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR DUCTWORK NEW WORK PLANS

1-MP102B MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR PIPING PLAN NEW WORK

1-M103 MECHANICAL THIRD FLOOR DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLANS

1-M104A MECHANICAL THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

1-M104B MECHANICAL FOURTH AND FIFTH FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW

WORK PLANS

1-M104C MECHANICAL FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK PLANS

1-M108 MECHANICAL ROOF PLAN - AHU-1,2,3

1-M109 MECHANICAL NINTH & ELEVENTH FLOOR DEMOLITION & NEW

WORK PLANS

15-MH102 MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN NEW WORK PLANS

M501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M504 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M603 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M604 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M701 MECHANICAL CONTROLS DIAGRAMS

M702 MECHANICAL CONTROLS DIAGRAMS

M703 MECHANICAL CONTROLS DIAGRAMS

M704 MECHANICAL CONTROLS DIAGRAMS

M705 MECHANICAL CONTROLS DIAGRAMS

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ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND, NOTES

1-EP1SB ELECTRICAL SUB-BASEMENT DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLANS

1-EP100A ELECTRICAL BASEMENT DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLANS

1-EP100B ELECTRICAL BASEMENT DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLANS

1-EP101 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

1-EP102A ELECTRICAL SECOND & THIRD FLOOR DEMOLITION & NEW WORK

PLANS

1-EP102B SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

EP103 THIRD FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

1-EP104A ELECTRICAL FOURTH & FIFTH FLOOR DEMOLITION & NEW WORK

PLANS

1-EP104B ELECTRICAL FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLANS

1-EP104C FOURTH FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

1-EP105 FIFTH FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

1-EP109 ELECTRICAL NINTH & 10TH - 11TH FLOOR DEMOLITION & NEW

WORK PLANS

15-ED102 ELECTRICAL SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

15-EP102 ELECTRICAL SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

E500 PANEL SCHEDULES

E501 PANEL SCHEDULES

E502 EQUIPMENT AND LIGHTING SCHEDULES

E600 RISER DIAGRAMS

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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 furnish labor and materials and perform work for No. 539-21-104 A/E Upgrade Air Handling Units as required by drawings and specifications.

B. A single one-time site visit for all Bidders will be scheduled.

C. Offices of FFE Inc. 110 Boggs Lane, Suite 170, Springdale, OH 45246, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the

Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting

Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general alterations, ceiling installations, necessary removal of existing equipment , construction and certain other items. This project replaces several Air

Handlers in the facility. This project will also make various upgrades on other Air Handlers to improve energy efficiency and reliability. For

Air Handlers with older, leaking ducts, these ducts will be sealed to reduce air leakage. When necessary, items such as the mixing boxes or

VAV boxes associated with the AHU shall be replaced. The number of Days for the project is 730 days

B. BID ITEM 2: All work in BID ITEM 1, BASE BID, except DELETE all labor and materials associated with the construction and alterations for Air

Handler 30. All work to be completed within 670 days after receipt of the Notices to Proceed.

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C. BID ITEM 3: All work in BID ITEM 2, BASE BID, except DELETE all labor and materials associated with the construction and alterations for Air

Handler AHU 35. All work to be completed within 640 days after receipt of the Notices 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. The Cincinnati VAMC will not be providing drawings or specifications to the Bidders.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

Background checks on all Contractor employees will need be completed before access to the site is granted including filling out VA’s form

0711 for a Personal Identity Verification Card.

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

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

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

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for

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01 00 00 -3 the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including toolboxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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.

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.

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2. No Contractor parking will be permitted on the VA Cincinnati Campus.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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

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

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

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

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

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01 00 00 -5 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.

Full height barricades to the deck are required to be installed by the Contractor for all Contractor storage areas regardless if area(s) provided by the VA have barricades or not. Barricades shall be code compliant fire resistive construction. If plastic sheeting has to be used it must be fire-resistant.

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

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

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

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work outlined

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01 00 00 -6 shall include but is not limited to providing temporary air handling units where indicated, roofing replacement, and the installation of new air handling units.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Contractor to provide a project schedule stating

Day, Month and Year for each air handler’s replacement, removal, or modifications. VA COR may direct the Contractor to modify the

Schedule for when units are replaced and/or installed to meet the seasonal operational needs of the Medical Center. Contractor to submit AHU replacement, removal, or modifications schedule to the VA

COR for approval per “The Complete Project Schedule Submittal” paragraph requirement in Section 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR Three weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

• General Phasing Notes:

o Modifications to order of the phases indicated can be modified with provided prior approval of the COR.

o Phases can occur independently unless explicitly stated otherwise.

• Phase I: Replacement of Air Handler No. 16 Canteen Store Area and

Retail.

o Work on this unit shall be completed during nights and weekends.

• Phase II: Replacement of Air Handlers No. 14 Canteen Kitchen Area and

Air Handler No. 15 Canteen Dining Area.

o Work on these units shall be completed during nights and weekends.

o During the replacement of AHU 15, the canteen dining area and serving line will be served by a temporary unit. Existing AHU 14 shall be kept online until the new AHU 15 has been installed.

o Replacement shall only occur between Spring and early Fall seasons because of the roof replacements in the same location. Ensure roof installations occur in temperature and

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01 00 00 -7 weather conditions that do not adversely affect roof material installations and roof warranties.

• Phase III: Replacement of Air Handler No. 13 Sterile Processing Service and Sterile Supply.

o Work on this unit must be scheduled with the COR as this units serves 24/7 clinical operations.

o Work in this area requires multiple subphases. Refer to

Architectural floor plans for phasing requirements.

o Work in Phase III must precede work in Phase IV.

• Phase IV: Replacement of Air Handler No. 9 Sterile Processing

Service.

o Work on this unit must be carefully scheduled with the COR as this units serves 24/7 clinical operations.

o All work inside the Sterile Processing suite shall be performed in one room. Refer to drawings for room name, location, and number.

o During the replacement of AHU 9, Sterile Processing shall be served by a temporary unit.

o Work during this phase shall come after Phase III because the new

AHU 9 will be installed within existing AHU 13’s footprint.

• Phase V: Replacement of Air Handler No. 10 Non-Hazardous Compounding

Inpatient Pharmacy.

o Work on this unit must be scheduled with the as this units serves

24/7 clinical operations

• Phase VI: Replacement of Air Handler No. 22 Nuclear Medicine and Cath

Lab.

o Work on this unit must be carefully scheduled with the COR as this units provides 24/7 clinical operations.

o During the replacement of AHU 22, Nuclear Medicine and Cath Lab shall be served by a temporary unit.

o The removal and installation of piping and ductwork associated with AHU 22 shall occur in 5 subphases. Refer to drawings for subphase descriptions and temporary partition locations.

• Phase VII: Replacement of Air Handler No. 20 Loading Dock Area and

Storage Areas.

o Work on this unit shall be completed during nights and weekends.

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01 00 00 -8 o Existing unit heaters shall be replaced with new before existing

AHU 20 is removed and not replaced.

• Phase VIII: Replacement of Air Handler No. 37 Elevator Machine Room.

o Work on this unit shall be completed during nights and weekends.

• Phase IX: Replacement of Air Handler No. 30 Building 15.

o Work on this unit shall be completed during nights and weekends.

o During the replacement of AHU 30, Building 15 shall be served by a temporary unit.

• Phase X: Replacement of Air Handler No. 35 Supply Warehouse.

o Work on this unit shall be completed during nights and weekends.

• Phase XI: Miscellaneous work to be completed as schedules permit with

VA authorizations: Work not limited to: AHU 12 remove energy coil, Seal duct work leading to AHUs, AHU 26 switch pre-heat coil and chilled water loop, AHU 6 remove energy coil, Replace chilled water values on five AHUs, Re-pipe Heat-Pump Chiller.

J. Building No.(1) will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Certain areas of Building No. (1) will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods as listed below: Contractor access to the building will be by certain Floors in the building.

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

K. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

The Contractor will comply with strict Lock Out/Tag Out procedures for electrical panel use and for de-energization of HVAC and

Electrical equipment. 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, for additional requirements.

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

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4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least Four week’s notice prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

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

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

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

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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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 areas 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 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 , to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-

4).

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

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. 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.

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

IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

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

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, 01-01-21

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Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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

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

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

(FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

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1.11 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.

1.12 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 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.

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

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

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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 service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on

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Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

4. The “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:

a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems

Fire suppression systems.

Fire alarm system(s).

b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c) Code 1-Electrical

Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

Security lights.

Smoke detectors.

d) Code 2-Electrical Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

Receptacle and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

e) Code 3-Electrical Exterior lights not operational.

f) Code 1-Gas Leaks and pipeline breaks.

g) Code 1-Heat Power failure affecting heat.

h) Code 1-Plumbing

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Hot water heater failure.

1) Leaking water supply pipes

i) Code 2-Plumbing Flush valves not operating properly Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

Toilet leaking at base.

j) Code 3- Plumbing Leaky faucets.

k) Code 3-Interior Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling.

Casework damaged.

l) Code 1-Roof Leaks Damage to property is occurring.

m) Code 2-Water (Exterior) No water to facility.

n) Code 2-Water (Hot) No hot water in portion of building listed.

o) Code 3 All work not listed above.

F. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contracting

Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

Warranty Tags

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

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Warranty Tags

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, crane transportation and usage, 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, grass areas, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges. Grass areas damaged by construction activities must be replaced with healthy sod.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators.

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Contractor permitted to utilize service elevators S-5 and S-6. If use of these elevators seriously affects hospital operations, in the judgement of the COR, access to and usage of the elevators will be modified per COR instructions. All usage activity to be coordinated with the COR. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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

a) Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

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

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c) Finish flooring.

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

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

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

6. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it…