Attachment 1 SPECIFCIATIONS - FINAL - 03-02-2026.pdf

02 MARCH 2026

UPGRADE CRITICAL

ENVIRONMENTS I

PROJECT NUMBER: 626-25-101

Location: Tennessee Valley Health Care System, Nashville, Tennessee

SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

UPGRADE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTS PROJECT #: 626-25-101

TENNESSEE VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM – NASHVILLE, TN

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SECTION 00 01 07

SEALS PAGE

CERTIFICATION

The technical material and data contained in these Contract Documents were prepared under the supervision and direction of the undersigned, whose seal, as a licensed professional to practice as such, is affixed below.

James M. King, Registered Architect

Division 0-1 & 7-10

Todd J. Henning, P.E.

Structural Engineering

Division 5

Joshua David Wood, PE

Mechanical Engineer

Division 21-23

Ryan Litzko, P.E.

Electrical Engineer

Division 26-28

02/26/2026

UPGRADE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTS I PROJECT NUMBER: 626-25-101

TENNESSEE VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM – NASHVILLE, TN PUB DATE: 08-01-25

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLE DATE

DIVISION 00 – SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 07 Seals Page

00 01 10 Table of Contents 08-25

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 01-24

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-25

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 05-24

01 35 26a VHA ICRA Form 1.3 12-24

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.19a Hazardous Materials Report 12-25

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES – NOT USED

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 06-25

08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-22

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

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

01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 01-21

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

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DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet Pipe Sprinkler System 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment 03-23

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 03-23

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 12-25

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 03-23

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-23

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-23

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

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-24

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-22

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-22

26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22

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SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLE DATE

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS – NOT USED

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

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

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 12-22

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION- NOT USED

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UPGRADE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTS I PROJECT#: 626-25-101

TENNESSEE VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM – NASHVILLE, TN PUB. DATE: 11-01-21

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 00 00 - 1

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Refer to sec)on 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infec)on control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare area of work for building opera)ons, including demoli)on and removal of exis)ng equipment, finishes, and other items as shown throughout the contract documents, and Contractor shall furnish labor and materials to perform work for the Tennessee

Valley Healthcare System (1310 24th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37212) for project 626-25-101

Upgrade Cri)cal Environments I as required by contract drawings and specifica)ons.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contrac)ng Officer’s

Representa)ve (COR).

C. Offices of Spees Design Build, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construc)on. 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 affirma)ons by

Contrac)ng Officer or his duly authorized representa)ve.

D. Before placement and installa)on of work subject to tests by tes)ng laboratory retained by

Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall no)fy the COR in sufficient )me to enable tes)ng laboratory personnel to be present at the site in )me for proper taking and tes)ng of specimens and field inspec)on. Such prior no)ce shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BASE BID :Performance of all Work represented in the Bid Documents shall include architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire protec)on tasks necessary to complete the work depicted throughout the contract drawings and specifica)ons. This also includes the necessary demoli)on and removal or reloca)on of exis)ng equipment, finishes, and other items as shown. Most of the work takes place on levels 0-4, however selec)ve work on the roof is also required.

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B. BID DEDUCT 1: Do not include new ACT ceiling suspension grids indicated as part of Bid Deduct

1. All indicated rooms shall s)ll receive new ACT )les.

C. BID DEDUCT 2: Do not include new light fixtures indicated as part of Bid Deduct 2.

D. BID DEDUCT 3: Do not include Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical work in rooms E-23 and

G-121S.

E. BID DEDUCT 4: Do not include new Architectural finishes in rooms G-105, G-105I, and G-105J.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicita)on is posted. Addi)onal copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administra)ve security procedures that will remain effec)ve for the en)re dura)on of the project.

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

They may also be subject to inspec)on of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before star)ng work the General Contractor shall give one week’s no)ce to the Contrac)ng

Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This no)ce is separate from any no)ces required for u)lity shutdown described later in this sec)on.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without wriIen permission of the Contrac)ng

Officer. Pa)ents and staff are not to be photographed at any )me.

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 na)onal emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the wriIen approval of the Contrac)ng Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combina)ons to the

Contrac)ng officers representa)ve (COR) for the purpose of security inspec)ons of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency ac)on.

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2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installa)on. See Sec)on 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before star)ng any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confiden)ality of “sensi)ve informa)on”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project informa)on. This informa)on 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 Sensi)ve” or “Sensi)ve Unclassified”. Secure such informa)on in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the informa)on to the Contrac)ng Officer upon request.

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmiIed from the project site without the wriIen approval of Contrac)ng Officer.

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

6. No)fy Contrac)ng Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensi)ve informa)on”.

7. All electronic informa)on shall be stored in specified loca)on following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management SoOware (EDMS).

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

b. “Sensi)ve informa)on” including drawings and other documents may be aIached to e-mail provided all VA encryp)on procedures are followed.

E. Motor Vehicle Restric)ons

1. Vehicle authoriza)on request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submiIed 24 hours before the date and )me 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. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical

Center COR.

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1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS – FAR 52.236-10

A. The Contractor shall confine all opera)ons (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contrac)ng 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 u)li)es may be erected by the

Contractor only with the approval of the Contrac)ng Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and u)li)es shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon comple)on of the work. With the wriIen consent of the

Contrac)ng Officer, the buildings and u)li)es may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regula)ons prescribed by the Contrac)ng Officer’s Representa)ve, use only established roadways. When materials are transported in prosecu)ng 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 regula)on. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as liIle as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construc)on materials, debris, standing construc)on equipment, and vehicles, at all )mes.

G. Execute work so as to interfere as liIle as possible with normal func)oning of Medical Center as a whole, including opera)ons of u)lity services, fire protec)on systems and any exis)ng equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibra)ons and noises through the building structure, are not permiIed in buildings that are occupied, during construc)on, jointly by pa)ents or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permiIed 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 construc)on working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quan))es sufficient for not

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more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in opera)on.

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

H. U)li)es Services: Where necessary to cut exis)ng pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of u)lity services, or of fire protec)on systems or communica)ons systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indica)on, where directed by COR. All such ac)ons shall be coordinated with the COR or U)lity Company involved:

1. Whenever it is required that a connec)on fee be paid to a public u)lity provider for new permanent service to the construc)on 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.

2. Demolish and remove outside u)lity service lines shown to be removed.

3. Remove abandoned outside u)lity lines that would interfere with installa)on of new u)lity lines and new construc)on.

4. Remove exis)ng u)li)es as indicated or uncovered by work and terminate in a manner conforming to the na)onally recognized code covering the specific u)lity and approved by the COR. When U)lity lines are encountered that are not indicated on the drawings, the COR shall be no)fied prior to further work in that area.

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its opera)on 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interrup)on in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in opera)on 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 dura)on of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. To ensure such execu)ons, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or por)on thereof. In addi)on, Contractor shall no)fy the COR two weeks in

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advance of the proposed date of star)ng work in each specific area of site, building or por)on thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, as follows:

J. Building No.1 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of altera)ons will be vacated while altera)ons are performed.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protec)ng exis)ng equipment and property in affected areas of construc)on against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers opera)ons will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and pa)ents through other construc)on areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construc)on area by temporary par))ons and have walking surfaces, ligh)ng etc. to facilitate pa)ent and staff access. Coordinate altera)on work in areas occupied by

Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center opera)ons will con)nue during the construc)on period.

K. When a building and/or construc)on site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept en)re responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in opera)ng condi)on exis)ng fire protec)on and alarm equipment. In connec)on with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspec)on of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. U)li)es Services: Maintain exis)ng u)lity services for Medical Center at all )mes. Provide temporary facili)es, labor, materials, equipment, connec)ons, and u)li)es to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut exis)ng water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of u)lity services or of fire protec)on systems and communica)ons systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indica)on, where directed by COR.

1. No u)lity service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protec)on systems and communica)ons systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical

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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 wriIen approval. Refer to specifica)on Sec)ons 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY for addi)onal requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in wri)ng, 7 days in advance of proposed interrup)on. Request shall state reason, date, exact )me of, and approximate dura)on of such interrup)on.

3. Contractor will be advised (in wri)ng) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or

)me such interrup)on will cause least inconvenience to opera)ons of Medical Center.

Interrup)on )me approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interrup)ons of any system must be requested, in wri)ng, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired )me and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

5. In case of a contract construc)on emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR.

Such approval will be confirmed in wri)ng as soon as prac)cal.

6. Whenever it is required that a connec)on fee be paid to a public u)lity provider for new permanent service to the construc)on project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the

Contractor.

M. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but are not required to be en)rely 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 par))ons; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

N. To minimize interference of construc)on ac)vi)es 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 construc)on materials, debris and standing construc)on equipment and vehicles.

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O. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construc)on opera)ons as directed by COR.

This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Ar)cle, 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 representa)ve of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which altera)ons occur and areas which are an)cipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three, to the

Contrac)ng Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Exis)ng condi)on and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of building.

2. Existence and condi)ons of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, vene)an blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and exis)ng condi)ons at site.

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where altera)ons 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 Representa)ve, to be in such condi)on that their use is impossible or imprac)cal, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

Contractor with new items in accordance with specifica)ons 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 en)tled "DIFFERING SITE

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

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected par)al or final inspec)on date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on condi)ons then exis)ng, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with condi)ons of same as noted in first condi)on survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protec)on measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in execu)ng work of this contract.

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D. Protec)on: Provide the following protec)ve measures:

1. Temporary protec)on against damage for por)ons of exis)ng structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

2. Protec)on of interior of exis)ng structures at all )mes, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to star)ng work, and this protec)on shall be maintained intact un)l all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demoli)on 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 iden)fied by aIached tags as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present loca)ons in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installa)on and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the altera)on period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifica)ons to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with

Contractor's opera)on.

4. The removal of hazardous material shall be referred to Hazardous Materials specifica)ons.

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 vegeta)on (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all exis)ng improvements and u)li)es at or near the work site. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facili)es, resul)ng 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

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Contrac)ng Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the

Contractor.

C. Refer to Ar)cles, "Altera)ons", "Restora)on", and "Opera)ons and Storage Areas" for addi)onal instruc)ons concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair exis)ng 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.

Exis)ng work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defec)ve 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 exis)ng construc)on, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon comple)on of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Exis)ng work (walls, ceilings, par))ons, 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 leO in as good condi)on 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 exis)ng piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of u)lity services or of fire protec)on systems and communica)ons systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discon)nuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such u)li)es and systems not shown on drawings or loca)ons of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract )me and price in accordance with clause en)tled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS – NOT USED

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES – NOT USED

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK – NOT USED

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construc)on of the project, to include all contract changes, modifica)ons, and clarifica)ons.

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B. All varia)ons 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 oOen 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 aOer each completed phase and aOer the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains informa)on relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construc)on in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required ac)ons and documents to assure that the Government receives all warran)es to which it is en)tled. The plan must be in narra)ve form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract.

The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submiIed or was approved. Warranty informa)on made available during the construc)on phase must be submiIed to the Contrac)ng Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved informa)on in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construc)on warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and con)nue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspec)on will be conducted, measured from )me of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contrac)ng Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representa)ves nearest project loca)on.

3. Lis)ng and status of delivery of all Cer)ficates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers and for all commissioned

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systems such as fire protec)on and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protec)on systems, etc.

4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construc)on or system indica)ng:

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Loca)on where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

g. Warran)es and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construc)on, including the star)ng date of warranty of construc)on. Items which have extended warran)es must be indicated with separate warranty expira)on dates.

h. Star)ng point and dura)on of warranty period.

i. Summary of maintenance procedures required to con)nue the warranty in force.

j. Cross-reference to specific per)nent Opera)on and Maintenance manuals.

k. Organiza)ons, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

l. Typical response )me and repair )me expected for various warranted equipment.

5. The plans for aIendance at the 4 and 9-month post construc)on warranty inspec)ons conducted by the government.

6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warran)es.

7. Copies of instruc)ons to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where opera)on is cri)cal for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment Bonds must remain effec)ve throughout the construc)on period

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construc)on warranty work required, the Contrac)ng Officer will have the work performed by others, and aOer comple)on of the work, will charge the remaining construc)on warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administra)ve expenses.

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

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3. Following oral or wriIen no)fica)on of required construc)on warranty repair work, the

Contractor shall respond in a )mely manner. WriIen verifica)on will follow oral instruc)ons.

Failure to respond will be cause for the Contrac)ng Officer to proceed against the

Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract comple)on, and at a )me designated by the

Contrac)ng Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contrac)ng Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this sec)on. Communica)on procedures for

Contractor no)fica)on of construc)on warranty defects, priori)es with respect to the type of defect, reasonable )me required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the Contrac)ng Officer for the execu)on of the construc)on warranty will be established/ reviewed at this mee)ng. In connec)on with these requirements and at the )me of the

Contractor’s quality control comple)on inspec)on, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to ini)ate and pursue construc)on warranty work ac)on on behalf of the Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construc)on, be con)nuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work ac)on and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibili)es in conjunc)on with other por)ons of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construc)on Warranty Service Requirements:

E. Following oral or wriIen no)fica)on by the Contrac)ng Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construc)on warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construc)on Warranty

Service Priority List” and the three categories of priori)es listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, correc)ve ac)on taken, and when the repair was completed. If the Contractor does not perform the construc)on warranty within the )meframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construc)on warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspec)on to evaluate situa)on, and determine course of ac)on within 4 hours, ini)ate work within 6 hours and work con)nuously to comple)on or relief.

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2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspec)on to evaluate situa)on, and determine course of ac)on within 8 hours, ini)ate work within 24 hours and work con)nuously to comple)on or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be ini)ated within 3 work days and work con)nuously to comple)on or relief.

4. The “Construc)on Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:

a. Code 1-Life Safety Systems

1) Fire suppression systems.

2) Fire alarm system(s).

b. Code 1-Air Condi)oning Systems

1) Air condi)oning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

2) Air condi)oning system not cooling properly.

c. Code 1 Doors

1) Interior, exterior personnel doors or hardware, not func)oning properly, causing security, fire or safety problem.

d. Code 3-Doors

1) Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not func)oning properly.

e. Code 1-Electrical

1) Power failure (en)re area or any building opera)onal aOer 1600 hours).

2) Security lights.

3) Smoke detectors.

f. Code 2-Electrical

1) Power failure (no power to a room or part of building). Receptacle and lights not opera)onal (in a room or part of building).

g. Code 3-Electrical

1) Exterior lights not opera)onal.

h. Code 1-Gas

1) Leaks and pipeline breaks.

i. Code 1-Heat

1) Power failure affec)ng heat.

j. Code 1-Plumbing

1) Hot water heater failure.

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2) Leaking water supply pipes

k. Code 2-Plumbing

1) Flush valves not opera)ng properly

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

3) Toilet leaking at base.

l. Code 3- Plumbing

1) Leaky faucets.

m. Code 3-Interior

1) Floors damaged.

2) Paint chipping or peeling.

3) Casework damaged.

n. Code 1-Roof Leaks

1) Damage to property is occurring.

o. Code 2-Water (Exterior)

1) No water to facility.

p. Code 2-Water (Hot)

1) No hot water in por)on of building listed.

q. Code 3

1) All work not listed above.

F. Warranty Tags: At the )me of installa)on, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contrac)ng Officer. AIach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coa)ng. Also submit two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank un)l the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following informa)on on the tag.

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WARRANTY TAGS

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. Use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construc)on, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE – NOT USED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ven)la)on, plumbing, light and power will be permiIed subject to wriIen approval and compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in wri)ng. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the wriIen agreement and following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installa)ons used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifica)ons 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. Installa)on of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, Na)onal

Electrical Code, (2014 Edi)on), Ar)cle 590, Temporary Installa�ons. Voltage supplied to each

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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 inspec)on including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibra)ons must be eliminated.

4. Automa)c temperature control systems for preheat coils shall func)on properly and all safety controls shall func)on to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system u)lized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at comple)on of construc)on and prior to tes)ng and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat produc)on and distribu)on system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facili)es 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 inspec)on, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with iden)cal replacements, at no addi)onal cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifica)ons sec)ons.

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

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor will not be allowed the use of exis)ng elevators. Outside type hoist shall be used by

Contractor for transpor)ng materials and equipment.

B. Use of exis)ng elevators for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permiIed subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condi)on. Personnel for opera)ng elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protec)on of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

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

c. Finish flooring.

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1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of u)li)es available to the

Contractor from exis)ng 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 u)li)es furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as sa)sfactory to the Contrac)ng Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connec)ons and distribu)on 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 connec)ons, distribu)on 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 hereinaOer 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 hea)ng devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permiIed. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

1. Obtain heat by connec)ng to Medical Center hea)ng distribu)on system.

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

E. Electricity (for Construc)on and Tes)ng): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connec)ng to the Medical electrical distribu)on system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hois)ng devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical hea)ng devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

F. Water (for Construc)on and Tes)ng): Furnish temporary water service.

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1. Obtain water by connec)ng to the Medical Center water distribu)on system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connec)on as per code. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connec)ons, pipe, fiUngs and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted.

Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revoca)on (at COR discre)on) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

G. Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil required for boiler cleaning, normal ini)al boiler-burner setup and adjus)ng, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be furnished by the

Government. Fuel required for prolonged boiler-burner setup, adjustments, or modifica)ons due to improper design or opera)on of boiler, burner, or control devices shall be furnished and paid by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.24 TESTS

A. As per specifica)on sec)on 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a wriIen tes)ng and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a wriIen sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submiIed for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documenta)on.

B. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make correc)ons required for proper opera)on of such systems before reques)ng final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

C. Conduct final tests required in various sec)ons of specifica)ons in presence of an authorized representa)ve of the Contrac)ng 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 en)re system which must be coordinated to work together during normal opera)on to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air condi)oning supply air is only one part of en)re system which provides comfort condi)ons 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 installa)on. Efficient and acceptable boiler opera)on depends

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upon the coordina)on and proper opera)on of fuel, combus)on air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

E. All related components as defined above shall be func)oning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of )me during which opera)ng and environmental condi)ons remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design condi)ons.

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submiIed with the test results of related components and of the en)re system.

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Opera)ng manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instruc)ons when required by the various sec)ons of the specifica)ons and as hereinaOer specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and opera)ng 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 opera)on of equipment. They shall include complete informa)on necessary for star)ng, adjus)ng, maintaining in con)nuous opera)on for long periods of )me 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 illustra)ons. Illustra)ons shall include "exploded" views showing and iden)fying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The func)on of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precau)ons for the opera)on of the equipment and the reason for each precau)on 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.

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