ATTACHMENT 1 - Construction Specifications.pdf

Renovate Lake Nona Building 2 for ED Orlando VA Medical Center

Orlando, Florida

Contract 36C24819D0021, D.O. 36C24823N0249 Project 673-23-100

SPECIFICATIONS

Bid Documents for Construction

Prepared for

Department of Veterans Affairs Orlando VA Medical Center

13800 Veterans Way

Orlando, FL 32827

Prepared by

3603 NW 98th Street, Suite B

Gainesville, Florida 32606

September 25, 2024

Design, Inc.

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Renovate Lake Nona Building 2 for ED Specifications – Bid Documents for Construction Orlando VA Medical Center Orlando, FL Contract 36C24819D0021, Project 673-23-100

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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 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-21

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 35 Special Inspections 01-21

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 11-21

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel 11-18

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 01-21

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08 32 13 ICU Sliding Glass Doors 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 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 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for Walls, Ceilings, Wallboard, and Block CMU (RES-W1, RES-W2)

01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21

10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 01-20

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 08-20

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

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

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22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

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 02-20

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 03-22

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

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

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 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

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DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

VERSION 05-01-2020

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

INDEX OF DRAWINGS

DWG. DESCRIPTION PAGE

G-001 TITLE PAGE, LOCATION MAP, AND INDEX OF DRAWINGS 1

G-002 LEVEL 1, AREA E2 & D5 - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PHASING &

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION PLAN 2

G-003 LEVEL 1, AREAS E2 & D5 - LIFE SAFETY PLAN 3

AG-001 ARCHITECTURAL GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS, AND

SYMBOLS 4

AD-101

LEVEL 1, AREAS E2 & D5 - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

OBSERVATION UNIT & FAST TRACK DEMOLITION PLAN 5

AE-101 LEVEL 1, AREA E2 - FAST TRACK FLOOR PLAN 6

AE-102 LEVEL 1, AREA E2 - OBSERVATION UNIT FLOOR PLAN 7

AF-121 LEVEL 1, AREAS E2 & D5 - FAST TRACK FINISH AND SIGNAGE

PLAN 8

AF-122 LEVEL 1, AREAS E2 & D5 - OBSERVATION UNIT FINISH AND

SIGNAGE PLAN

AC-131 LEVEL 1, AREA E2 - FAST TRACK REFLECTED CEILING PLAN 10

AC-132 LEVEL 1, AREA D5 - OBSERVATON UNIT REFLECTED CEILING

PLAN

AE-103 LEVEL 1, AREA W - WAITING AREA ROOF PLAN 12

AE-401 LEVEL 1, AREA E2 - FAST TRACK ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS

& ELEVATIONS 13

AE-402

LEVEL 1, AREA D5 - OBSERVATION UNIT ENLARGED EQUIPMENT

PLANS & ELEVATIONS 14

AE-403 LEVEL 1, AREAS E2 & D5 - ED ENLARGED ADA RESTROOMS &

ELEVATIONS

AE-404 LEVEL 1, AREAS E2 & D5 - ED CASEWORK - NURSE STATION 16

AE-501 LEVEL 1, AREAS E2 & D5 - ED CEILING DETAILS 17

AE-502

LEVEL 1, AREAS D5 & E2 - WALL GUARD, WALL BASE AND RIGID

WALL COVERING DETAILS 18

AE-503 LEVEL 1, AREA W - WAITING AREA ROOF PENETRATION DETAILS 19

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AE-601

LEVEL 1, AREAS E2 & D5 - ED DOOR & FINISH SCHEDULES &

DETAILS

AE-701

LEVEL 1, AREAS E2 & D5 - ED PARTITION TYPES AND FRAMING

DETAILS

AE-702 LEVEL 1, AREAS E2 & D5 - ED CASEWORK, PNEUMATIC TUBE 22

AE-703 LEVEL 1, PENETRATION DETAILS 23

AW-101 LEVEL 1, AREAS E2 & D5 - ED SIGNAGE 24

S001 STRUCTURAL NOTES 25

S101 SLAB ON GROUND DEMO AND REPAIR PLANS 26

S102 PATIENT LIFT FRAMING PLAN AREA E2 27

S103 PATIENT LIFT FRAMING PLAN AREA D5 28

S104 ROOF FRAMING PLAN 29

S501 STEEL DETAILS 30

MH001 MECHANICAL LEGENDS 31

MH002 ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES 32

MD101

OBSERVATION UNIT - PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - CEILING LEVEL -

DUCTWORK DEMOLITION

MD102

OBSERVATION UNIT - PARTIAL INTERSTITIAL PLAN - DUCTWORK

DEMOLITION

MD103

FAST TRACK- PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - CEILING LEVEL -

DUCTWORK DEMOLITION

MD104

FAST TRACK - PARTIAL INTERSTITIAL PLAN - DUCTWORK

DEMOLITION

MD105 PARTIAL PLAN - LEVEL 1 AND WAITING AREA - DEMOLITION 37

MPD106

PARTIAL PLAN - FAST TRACK AND OBSERVATION UNIT - PIPING

DEMOLITION

MH201 OBSERVATION UNIT PARTIAL PLAN - CEILING LEVEL - NEW HVAC 39

MH202

OBSERVATION UNIT PARTIAL PLAN - INTERSTITIAL LEVEL - NEW

DUCTWORK

MH203 FAST TRACK PARTIAL PLAN - CEILING LEVEL - NEW HVAC 41

MH204

FAST TRACK PARTIAL PLAN - INTERSTITIAL LEVEL - NEW

DUCTWORK

MH205 PARTIAL PLAN - WAITING AREA - ROOF LEVEL - NEW HVAC 43

MP206 PARTIAL PLAN - INTERSTITIAL LEVEL - NEW PIPING 44

MH601 HVAC AIR FLOW DIAGRAM - RTU-01 45

MH602 HVAC AIR FLOW DIAGRAM - AHU-09 46

MH701 VARIABLE AIR VOLUME (VAV) DETAILS 47

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MH702 HVAC DUCT DETAILS 48

MH703 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES 49

MH704 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES 50

MH705 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES 51

MP706 MECHANICAL DETAILS 52

MP707 MECHANICAL DETAILS 53

MP708 MECHANICAL DETAILS 54

PL001 PLUMBING - LEGEND, SYMBOLS, & GENERAL NOTES 55

PLD101

DEMOLITION - DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY & SANITARY DRAIN /

VENT

PLD102 DEMOLITION - MED GAS 57

PL201

NEW WORK - DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY & SANITARY DRAIN /

VENT

PL202 NEW WORK - MED GAS 59

PL301 SANITARY AND VENT RISER DIAGRAM 60

PL302 DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAM 61

PL303 MED GAS RISER DIAGRAM 62

PL701 PLUMBING DETAILS 63

PL702 PLUMBING DETAILS AND SCHEDULE 64

FP101 OBSERVATION UNIT AND FAST TRACK FIRE PROTECTION 65

E001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS 66

E002 ELECTRICAL NOTES 67

E003 ELECTRICAL DETAILS 68

E004 ELECTRICAL DETAILS 69

ED101A ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - FAST TRACK 70

ED101B ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - OBSERVATION UNIT 71

ED101C

ELECTRICAL REFLECTED CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN - FAST

TRACK

ED101D

ELECTRICAL REFLECTED CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN -

OBSERVATION UNIT

EL101 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING CALCULATIONS 74

EL101A ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - FAST TRACK 75

EL101B ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - OBSERVATION UNIT 76

EN101A NURSE CALL SYSTEM PLAN - FAST TRACK 77

EN101B NURSE CALL SYSTEM PLAN - OBSERVATION UNIT 78

EP101A ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - FAST TRACK 79

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EP101B ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - OBESERVATION UNIT 80

EP101C ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - WAITING AREA ROOFTOP 81

EP102A ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES 82

EP102B ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES 83

EP102C ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES 84

EP102D ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES 85

EP102E ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES 86

EY101A ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN - FAST TRACK 87

EY101B ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN - OBSERVATION UNIT 88

EY101C CABLE TRAY ROUTING PLAN 89

E500A ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES 90

E500B ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES 91

E500C ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES 92

FA101A FIRE ALARM PLAN - FAST TRACK 93

FA101B FIRE ALARM PLAN - OBSERVATION UNIT 94

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

VERSION 11-01-21

PART 1 - 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 interior walls, ceilings, finishes, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for expanding the existing Emergency Department by repurposing the existing waiting area, 2 triage rooms, and the adjacent support rooms into 14 new Fast Track treatment rooms, remodeling the current

Bravo Unit into a new Observation Unit with 10 new observation rooms, and adding a new HVAC unit on the roof of the Waiting Room expansion. The Fast Track space is approximately 3,789 SF and the

Observation Unit has 4,659 SF. Both areas are located on the Ground

Floor and are attached to and adjacent to the Emergency Department, respectively. The HVAC unit work is located on the roof of the

Waiting Room Expansion, that is also located on the ground floor.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer.

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

D. 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. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Work includes general construction, alterations, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and necessary removal of existing 1st floor Wall

01 00 00 - 2 partition, ceiling, and floor finish systems and certain other items.

B. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.1:

Do not install any single axis patient lifts. Keep all double axis

XY patient lifts and all structural supports for both kinds as base bid.

C. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.2:

N/A.

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 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.

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C. 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.

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).

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

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

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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 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. 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

01 00 00 - 6 limited to: Drawing G-002 Level 1, Area E2 & D5 – Emergency

Department Phasing & Temporary Construction Plan.

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. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center

Director COR and Contractor.

I. Building No.2 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

J. 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 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

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

K. 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 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.

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L. 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.

M. 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.

N. 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 all three, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

COR to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by 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.

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. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags as items to be stored. Items that

01 00 00 - 10 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.

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, 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.

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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).

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The

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Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the

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

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. 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.

1.13 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 one set 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

01 00 00 - 13 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:

B. 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.

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

D. 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.

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

1. Name of item.

2. Model and serial numbers.

3. Location where installed.

4. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

5. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

7. 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.

8. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I. Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment Bonds 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.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expense, 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 cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

J. 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

01 00 00 - 15 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.

K. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

L. 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 any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. 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 workdays and work continuously to completion or relief.

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

a. Code 1-Life Safety Systems

(1) Fire suppression systems.

(2) Fire alarm system(s).

b. Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

(1) Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

(2) Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c. Code 1 Doors

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(1) Overhead doors not operational, causing a security, fire, or safety problem.

(2) Interior, exterior personnel doors or hardware, not functioning properly, causing security, fire, or safety problem.

d. Code 3-Doors

(1) Overhead doors not operational.

(2) Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e. Code 1-Electrical

(1) Power failure (entire area or any building operational after

1600 hours).

(2) Security lights.

(3) Smoke detectors.

f. Code 2-Electrical

(1) Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

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

g. Code 3-Electrical

(1) Exterior lights not operational.

h. Code 1-Gas

(1) Leaks and pipeline breaks.

i. Code 1-Heat

(1) Power failure affecting heat.

j. Code 1-Plumbing

(1) Hot water heater failure.

(2) Leaking water supply pipes

k. Code 2-Plumbing

(1) Flush valves not operating properly

(2) Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

(3) Toilet leaking at base.

l. Code 3- Plumbing

(1) Leaky faucets.

m. Code 3-Interior

(1) Floors damaged.

(2) Paint chipping or peeling.

(3) Casework damaged.

n. Code 1-Roof Leaks

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(1) Damage to property is occurring.

o. Code 2-Water (Exterior)

(1) No water to facility.

p. Code 2-Water (Hot)

(1) No hot water in portion of building listed.

q. Code 3

(1) All work not listed above.

M. 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

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work.

Temporary roads shall be constructed, and restoration performed by

01 00 00 - 18 the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of 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.

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

01 00 00 - 19 use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained, and inspected before acceptance by the Government. Pumps, and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel.

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.

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

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

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use elevators if authorized by COR for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted.

Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

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

a) Entrance jambs, heads soffits, and threshold plates.

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

c) Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation.

However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractor’s expense.

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

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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 contractor’s expense, if recommended by elevator inspector after elevator is released by

Contractor.

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

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

1. *Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers; such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical

Center. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workers.

Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the

Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

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

Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the

Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections,…