ATTACHMENT 1 - FINAL SPECIFICATIONS - EHRM TASS MARION IL - V2 - 07-11-2023.pdf

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EHRM Training and Admin Space Support Bid Documents

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-001 COVER

G-002 GENERAL INFORMATION

G-003 ICRA INFORMATION AND DETAILS

LS100 BASEMENT FLOOR OVERALL LIFE SAFETY PLAN

CIVIL

CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN

CG101 GRADING & DRAINAGE AND UTILITY PLAN

CG102 UTILITY PROFILES

CS501 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S-001 GENERAL NOTES

S-100 FOUNDATION PLAN

S-300 CONCRETE DETAILS

S-301 CONCRETE TUNNEL DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

A-001 ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND NOTES

A-002 SITE PLAN AND TEMPORARY CONDITIONS PLAN

AD100 EXIST. CONDITIONS, BASEMENT FLOOR DEMO. PLAN

AND REFLECTED CEILING DEMO. PLAN

A-100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN AND REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-200 BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND SECTIONS

A-300 WALL SECTIONS

A-400 DETAILS

A-401 CANOPY DETAILS

A-501 PARTITION TYPES

A-601 DOOR SCHEDULE, ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

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INTERIORS

I-001 GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND ROOM FINISH

SCHEDULE

I-101 BASEMENT FINISH, WALL PROTECTION, AND SIGNAGE

PLAN AND FLOOR PATTERN PLAN

I-201 CASEWORK AND WALL PROTECTION ELEVATIONS AND

DETAILS

I-411 BASEMENT OVERALL EQUIPMENT PLAN AND ENLARGED

BASEMENT EQUIPMENT PLAN

I-431 ENLARGED TOILET PLANS, EQUIPMENT ELEVATIONS,

AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

FIRE SUPPRESSION

FX001 FIRE SUPRESSION GENERAL INFORMATION

FX101 BASEMENT FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION PLANS

MECHANICAL

MP001 MECHANICAL GENERAL INFORMATION

MP002 PLUMBING GENERAL INFORMATION

MD101 BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING

DEMOLITION PLANS

MP101 BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING PLANS

MP401 ENLARGED MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING PLANS AND

SECTIONS

M-501 MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGENDS, AND

ABBREVIATIONS

ED101 BASEMENT FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

EL101 BASEMENT FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN

EM101 BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR MECHANICAL POWER

PLANS

EP101 BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR POWER PLANS AND

ENLARGED TR 108 POWER ENLARGEMENT

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-503 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

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E-601 ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINES

E-602 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

TECHNOLOGY

T-001 TECHNOLOGY GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND, AND

ABBREVIATIONS

T-101 BASEMENT FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN AND ENLARGEMENTS

T-501 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

T-502 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

T-601 FIBER RISER DIAGRAM AND GROUND FLOOR FIBER

ROUTING PLAN

FIRE ALARM

FA001 FIRE ALARM GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND, AND

RISER

FA101 BASEMENT FLOOR FIRE ALARM

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-001 COVER

G-002 GENERAL INFORMATION

G-003 ICRA INFORMATION AND DETAILS

LS100 BASEMENT FLOOR OVERALL LIFE SAFETY PLAN

CIVIL

CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN

CG101 GRADING & DRAINAGE AND UTILITY PLAN

CG102 UTILITY PROFILES

CS501 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S-001 GENERAL NOTES

S-100 FOUNDATION PLAN

S-300 CONCRETE DETAILS

S-301 CONCRETE TUNNEL DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

A-001 ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND NOTES

A-002 SITE PLAN AND TEMPORARY CONDITIONS PLAN

AD100 EXIST. CONDITIONS, BASEMENT FLOOR DEMO. PLAN

AND REFLECTED CEILING DEMO. PLAN

A-100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN AND REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-200 BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND SECTIONS

A-300 WALL SECTIONS

A-400 DETAILS

A-401 CANOPY DETAILS

A-501 PARTITION TYPES

A-601 DOOR SCHEDULE, ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

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INTERIORS

I-001 GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND ROOM FINISH

SCHEDULE

I-101 BASEMENT FINISH, WALL PROTECTION, AND SIGNAGE

PLAN AND FLOOR PATTERN PLAN

I-201 CASEWORK AND WALL PROTECTION ELEVATIONS AND

DETAILS

I-411 BASEMENT OVERALL EQUIPMENT PLAN AND ENLARGED

BASEMENT EQUIPMENT PLAN

I-431 ENLARGED TOILET PLANS, EQUIPMENT ELEVATIONS,

AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

FIRE SUPPRESSION

FX001 FIRE SUPRESSION GENERAL INFORMATION

FX101 BASEMENT FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION PLANS

MECHANICAL

MP001 MECHANICAL GENERAL INFORMATION

MP002 PLUMBING GENERAL INFORMATION

MD101 BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING

DEMOLITION PLANS

MP101 BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING PLANS

MP401 ENLARGED MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING PLANS AND

SECTIONS

M-501 MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGENDS, AND

ABBREVIATIONS

ED101 BASEMENT FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

EL101 BASEMENT FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN

EM101 BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR MECHANICAL POWER

PLANS

EP101 BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR POWER PLANS AND

ENLARGED TR 108 POWER ENLARGEMENT

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-503 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

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E-601 ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINES

E-602 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

TECHNOLOGY

T-001 TECHNOLOGY GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND, AND

ABBREVIATIONS

T-101 BASEMENT FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN AND ENLARGEMENTS

T-501 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

T-502 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

T-601 FIBER RISER DIAGRAM AND GROUND FLOOR FIBER

ROUTING PLAN

FIRE ALARM

FA001 FIRE ALARM GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND, AND

RISER

FA101 BASEMENT FLOOR FIRE ALARM

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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. References to Resident Engineer (RE) or Project Engineer is synonymous with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) throughout

Specifications.

B. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for project 657A5-21-702 EHRM –

Training and Admin Space Support as required by drawings and specifications.

C. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made in accordance with what is listed in the solicitation and at the discretion of the Contracting

Officer.

D. Only one site visit will be scheduled prior to the bid date.

Attendance is highly recommended.

E. Offices of Apogee Consulting Group P.A., 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.

F. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by General Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

G. 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.

H. General Intention

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1. Normal working hours for this contract will be from 7:00am to 4:30pm

(local time) Monday through Friday except for the weekends and established Federal Holidays.

2. Performing on-site work outside normal working hours will require approval from the Contracting Officer and the COR. Requests shall be submitted via email at least 72 hours prior to the requested date and at no additional cost to the Government. Approvals are subject to the availability of the on-site staff.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items. Period of

Performance is 12 months.

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:

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

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

D. Security Procedures:

E. 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.

F. 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.

G. 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.

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H. 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.

I. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

J. Key Control: 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 tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

K. The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores at completion of the work turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation . See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

L. Document Control: 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”.

M. 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.

N. 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.

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

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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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.

S. Motor Vehicle Restrictions: Permits will not be required. Contactor POV parking will be located in the south east corner of the property. The construction area will be available for use of the contractor as they see fit. Contractor cannot block building 43 circle drive. No permits shall be required for General Contractor and its employees. Contractor to park in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA

Medical Center Facility Manager.

T. This is a smoke-free facility. This applies to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, any other combustion of tobacco, and e-cigarettes, vape pens, and e-cigars.

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. 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.

C. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings.

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

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E. 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.

F. 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.

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

H. 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 work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

I. 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.

J. 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:

K. Phasing:

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

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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.

L. Building No. 42 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

M. 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.

N. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph

1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

O. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

1. Dumpsters may be located at laydown area or construction site.

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

R. 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.

S. 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.

T. 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.

U. 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.

V. 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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W. 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.

X. 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.

Y. 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.

Z. 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.

AA. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

BB. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

DD. 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.

EE. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery

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01 00 00 - 9 activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workers shall not pass through the service area during this period:

FF. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

GG. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

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:

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

C. 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.

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

E. 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.

F. 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).

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G. 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:

H. 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.

I. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

K. 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.

L. 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:

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA

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01 00 00 - 12 will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

E. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

I. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services

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

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

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS

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

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

B. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by Holcomb foundation Engineering and Bacon / Farmer / Workman Engineering &

Testing. These reports are for reference only.

(FAR 52.236-4)

C. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

D. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Medical

Center, _____________________________________ and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

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

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

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the

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1.13 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 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.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, and sidewalk, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

D. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

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E. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings.

Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

F. Lines of each building and/or addition.

G. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

H. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

I. Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

J. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to COR.

K. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COR one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work, including burial monuments and fifty foot stationing along new road centerlines. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

L. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE – NOT USED

1.17 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:

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

F. 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.

G. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government. Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

H. 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.

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

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

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.20 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.

1.21 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

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B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the

Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

E. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system.

F. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

G. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat.

Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

H. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

I. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

J. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR discretion) of use of water from Medical

Center's system.

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K. Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil required for boiler cleaning, normal initial boiler-burner setup and adjusting, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be furnished by the

Government. Fuel required for prolonged boiler-burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of boiler, burner, or control devices shall be furnished and paid by the

Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.23 TESTS

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

B. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

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E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations.