ATTACHMENT 1 Project Specifications Vol 1 of 2_614-17-113.pdf

Renovate Building 1 Primary Care

Memphis VAMC, TN

VA Contract No.: 36C24918C0012

Project # 614-17-113

For the

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway

Suite 400

Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Project Manual Volume 1 (1 of 2): Divisions 00-14

BID DOCUMENTS

05/23/2023

GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Project Contacts:

OWNER: MEMPHIS VA MEDICAL CENTER

Attn: Phillip Taylor

1030 Jefferson Avenue

Memphis, TN 38104

Phone: 901-523-8990 x 15029

Email: Phillip.Taylor@va.gov

ARCHITECT: GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: James Gooden, AIA, NCARB

1221 N. Pennsylvania Street, Suite 200

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

Phone: 317-800-6388 x 145

Email: jgooden@guidondesign.com

M/E/P ENGINEER: CMTA CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC

Andrew J. Myers, PE, LEED AP, CxA

10411 Meeting Street

Prospect, KY 40059

Phone: 502-326-3085

Email: amyers@cmtaegrs.com

ISSUE DATE: May 23, 2023

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CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

ARCHITECTURE FIRE PROTECTION, PLUMBING,

AND MECHANCIAL

ENGINEERING

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 45 00 Quality Control

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 09-15

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Handling (Memphis Primary Care)

02 84 16 Tubes and Ballasts (Memphis Primary Care)

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 36 16.13 Barn Door

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14

09 30 13 Ceramic Porcelain Tiling

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15

09 66 13 Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring

09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15

09 69 00 Access Flooring 10-15

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 10-15

10 11 23 Tackboards 10-15

10 13 00 Directories

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Track

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 26 00 Unit Kitchens

11 41 21 Walk-In Coolers and Freezers 05-15

11 53 53 Biological Safety Cabinets Laminar Airflow Stations 01-11

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

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12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 05-15

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 05-15

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-15

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

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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 07-16

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

08-17

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 08-17 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 08-17 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

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23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

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 05-14

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-15

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-15

26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

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

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI101 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI102 INFECTION CONTROL/PHASING PLAN

GI103 BID ALTERNATES

HA101 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVAL PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AS001 ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

AS002 ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS AND WALL TYPES

AD101 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD401 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN

AS101 FIRST FLOOR ARCHITECTURAL PLAN

AS102 FIRST FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN

AS103 ROOF PLAN

AS111 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AS401 ENLARGED PLANS

AS402 ENLARGED PLANS

AS403 ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN & DETAILS

AS501 DETAILS

AS601 DOOR SCHEDULE

AS801 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS802 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS803 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS804 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS811 INTERIOR SECTIONS AND DETAILS

AS901 SIGNAGE PLAN

AS902 SIGNAGE TYPE

AS911 3D ISOMETRICS

AF101 FIRST FLOOR WALL FINISH PLAN

AF102 FIRST FLOOR FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AF601 FINISHES AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

AQ101 EQUIPMENT FLOOR PLAN

MECHANICAL

ML100 MECHANICAL LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

MD100 PARTIAL GROUND FLOOR PLAN - MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

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MD101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - AIR DISTRIBUTION DEMOLITION

MD102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - HYDRONICS DEMOLITION

MD103 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

MD104 MECHANICAL ROOF PLAN - DEMOLITION

MD105 MECHANICAL FOURTH FLOOR ROOF PLAN - DEMOLITION

MH100 PARTIAL BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - MECHANICAL

MH101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - AIR DISTRIBUTION

MH102 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - MECHANICAL

MH103 MECHANICAL ROOF PLAN

MP100 PARTIAL GROUND FLOOR PLAN - HYDRONICS

MP101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - HYDRONICS

MH200 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH201 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH202 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH203 MECHANICAL CONTROLS SCHEMATICS

MH204 MECHANICAL CONTROLS SCHEMATICS

MS100 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ML100 MECHANICAL LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

ELECTRICAL

ES101 ELECTRICAL LEGEND

ED101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

ED102 ROOF PLAN - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

ES201 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - LIGHTING

ES301 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - POWER

ES301A PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - HVAC CONTROL POWER

ES302 ROOF PLAN - ELECTRICAL

ES401 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - SYSTEMS

ES500 PARTIAL GROUND FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTIONS

ES501 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTIONS

ES502 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTIONS

ES601 POWER DISTRIBUTION RISER DIAGRAM AND DETAILS

ES701 LIGHT FIXTURE SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

ES702 PANELBOARD SCHEDULES

ES801 TELECOMMUNICATION DETAILS

PLUMBING

PL101 PLUMBING LEGEND, SCHEDULES & DETAILS

PD101 GROUND FLOOR - PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

PD102 FIRST FLOOR - PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

PP101 GROUND FLOOR - PLUMBING PLAN

PP102 FIRST FLOOR - PLUMBING PLAN

PP103 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT RISER DIAGRAM NO.1

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PP104 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT RISER DIAGRAM NO.2

PP105 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT RISER DIAGRAM NO.3

FIRE PROTECTION

FX101 FIRE PROTECTION NOTES & DETAILS

FX102 FIRST FLOOR - FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.17 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.18 TESTS

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

1.20 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.21 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.22 SAFETY SIGN

1.23 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the expansion of Building 1 1st

Floor Primary Care Construction as required by drawings and specifications.

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

COR.

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

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

E. All employees of general contractors 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: 1. Work includes general construction of the 1st Floor Renovation of Building 1 Primary Care Clinic. The new interior build out is for a primary care clinic with wall construction, VA: 61417-112 Renovate Building 1 Primary Care

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01 00 00 -2 finishes, mechanical, lighting and plumbing systems. Renovation work includes interior renovation and removal of existing clinical lab, interior walls, patching and matching finishes and remodel of existing areas to create toilet rooms and corridors.

B. ALTERNATE A - DEDUCT SLIDING DOOR (PATIENT SIDE)

REMOVE APPROXIMATELY 39 SLIDING DOORS, FROM THE PAITENT CORRIDOR SIDE

OF ALL MEDICAL EXAM, PRODECURE AND TELE HEALTH ROOMS AND REPLACE WITH

STANDARD SWINGING 42" DOORS.

ALTERNATE B - DEDUCT SLIDING DOOR (STAFF SIDE)

REMOVE APPROXIMATELY 42 SLIDING DOORS, FROM THE TEAMWORK AREA SIDE OF

ALL MEDICAL EXAM AND TELE HEALTH ROOMS AND REPLACE WITH STANDARD

SWINGING 36" DOORS.

ALTERNATE C - DEDUCT SYSTEMS FURNITURE

REMOVE ALL SYSTEMS FURNITURE INDICATED TO BE SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED BY

THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR. AREA INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO PATIENT

EXAM ROOMS, TEAMWORK AREAS, PACT WORKROOMS, SHARED MEDICAL APPT ROOMS

AND TELE HEALTH ROOMS.

ALTERNATE D - DEDUCT TERRAZO FLOORING

REMOVE ALL TERRAZO FLOORING AS INDICATED AND REPLACED BY LVT TO BE

SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR. AREA INCLUDE BUT ARE

NOT LIMITED TO ENTRANCE CORRIDOR. REFER TO AF102 FOR THE EXTENT OF

FLOOR COVERAGE & DESIGN.

ALTERNATE E - DEDUCT MAIN ENTRANCE VESTIBULE

REMOVE ALL WORK AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE VESTIBULE INDICATED TO BE SUPPLIED

AND INSTALLED BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR.

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:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without an 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.

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

C. Key Control:

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

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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 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.

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

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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 (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the 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. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

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.

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 work days. 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.

G. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day, seven 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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To insure 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 insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Submission of submittals to VA and architect/engineer for review and approval.

Phase II: Construction of renovation of interior as a first phase and a second phase renovating the scope of work outlined in the drawings for the work to be completed. The contract documents clearly outline the scope of work to be completed by VA. These areas are not part of this construction contract and will not be completed by the general contractor. Work to be completed by VA.

H. Building(s) No.(s) 1 will be occupied during performance of work, but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated for renovation work.

Refer to drawings for locations, and further phasing instructions to be outlined in general contractor’s phasing schedule. Dates for areas to be vacated to be approved by stakeholders and COR.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractors 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 the

Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

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I. 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 Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

J. 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, 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.

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3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

K. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are 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.

L. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR and/or Supply Representative, 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 and VAAR

852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before the expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey

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01 00 00 -11 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 workmen 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 or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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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

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 workmen, 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

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

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns 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 workmen 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 VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

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.

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1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations.

B. 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 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 insure 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 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 the Contractor’s expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads

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01 00 00 -15 leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor will not be allowed the use of existing elevators. Outside type hoist shall be used by Contractor for transporting materials and equipment.

1.16 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, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

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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:

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

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

E. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electrical services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

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

Contractor.

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

1.17 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall coordinate the work of installation of telephone equipment by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

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1.18 TESTS

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. 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.

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

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

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

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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 coincidentally 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. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject

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01 00 00 -20 matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.20 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The Government shall deliver to the Contractor, the

Government-furnished property shown on the Equipment Schedule in the drawings.

B. Equipment furnished by Government to be installed by Contractor will be furnished to Contractor at the Medical Center.

C. Notify Contracting Officer in writing, 60 days in advance, of date on which Contractor will be prepared to receive equipment furnished by

Government. Arrangements will then be made by the Government for delivery of equipment.

1. Immediately upon delivery of equipment, Contractor shall arrange for a joint…