Attachment 1 -Specifications 221007 reduced rev2 -.pdf

Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System

Project Number: 520-331

Pensacola VA Clinic

Addition & Renovation Issued for Construction

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Prepared For:

Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare

System

Pensacola VA Clinic

790 Veterans Way

Pensacola, FL

32503

Prepared By:

Triple C, The A&E Group

4830 W. Kennedy Blvd. Ste 600

Tampa, FL 33609

Project Team:

Triple C

MES Group

C&S Companies

OJECT SPECIFICATIONS

2022.09.23

2022.09.239/23/2022

EXP. 12/31/2022

09/26/202210/07/2022

2022.10.07

2022.10.07

10/07/2022

520-331 Construct Addition and Renovations to Joint Ambulatory Care Center – Laboratory and Infusion Clinic

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Pensacola VA Clinic 790 Veterans Way, Pensacola, FL 32503

Project #: 520-331

10-07-22

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GULF COAST VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

ADDITION & RENOVATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10

SECTIONS DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 — SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents 06-2021 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 06-2020

DIVISION 01 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 11-2021

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 11-2021 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-2021 01 33 24 Electronic Submittal Procedures 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-2020 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-2020 01 45 00 Quality Control 05-2021 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-2011 01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-2021 01 45 35.01 Schedule of Special Inspections Template 04-2018 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-2021 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-2015 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-2021 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-2017 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-2015

DIVISION 02 — EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 01-2021 02 41 00 Demolition 08-2017

DIVISION 03 — CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete 01-2021

DIVISION 04 — MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-2021 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-2017 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-2021 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-2017 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 01-2021

DIVISION 05 — METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-2018 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 11-2018 05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-2021 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 01-2021 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-2021 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-2018

DIVISION 06 — WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-2017 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 01-2021

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06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-2021

DIVISION 07 — THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-2021 07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 01-2021 07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 01-2021 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-2021 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-2021 07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 01-2021 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 01-2021 07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 01-2021 07 52 16.12 Hot-Mopped Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing 01-

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-2021 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-2021 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-2021 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-2017 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-2021 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-2017 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-2021

DIVISION 08 — OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-2021 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-2021 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-2021 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 01-2021 08 56 19 Pass Windows 01-2021 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-2021 08 80 00 Glazing 01-2021 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-2021

DIVISION 09 — FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-2021 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-2021 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-2018 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-2020 09 30 13 Ceramic Porcelain Tiling 01-2021 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-2018 09 54 23 Linear Metal Ceilings 01-2021 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-2021 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-2018 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-2018 09 91 00 Painting 01-2021

DIVISION 10 — SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-2021 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-2021 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-2021 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-2021 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-2018

DIVISION 11 — EQUIPMENT

11 41 21 Walk-In Coolers and Freezers 01-2021 11 53 23 Laboratory Refrigerators 01-2021 11 53 71 Solution Warming Cabinets 01-2021 11 71 02 Laboratory Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 01-2021

DIVISION 12 — FURNISHINGS

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12 24 00 Window Shades 08-2017 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-2021 12 34 00 Modular Laminate Casework 01-2021 12 36 00 Countertops 12-2018

DIVISION 13 — SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 01-2021

DIVISION 14 — CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 20 — MECHANICAL SUPPORT

NOT USED

DIVISION 21 — FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-2016 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-2015

DIVISION 22 — PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-2020 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-2020 22 05 19 Meters and Gauges for Plumbing Piping 09-2020 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-2020 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-2019 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-2016 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-2020 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-2015 22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 09-2020 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-2015 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-2015 22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-2020

DIVISION 23 — HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-2020 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment 02-2020 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 02-2020 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-2020 23 07 11 HVAC, Plumbing, and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-2020 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-2020 23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant 08-2017 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 08-2020 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-2020 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-2020 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-2020 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 04-2020 23 23 00 Refrigeration Piping 02-2020 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-2020 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-2020 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-2020 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-2020 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-2020 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-2020 23 65 00 Cooling Towers 03-2020 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-2020 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-2020 23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-2020

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23 82 16 Air Coils 03-2020

DIVISION 25 — INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

NOT USED

DIVISION 26 — ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-2016 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-2017 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-2017 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-2018 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-2018 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-2016 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-2018 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-2018 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-2018 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-2018 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-2018 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-2017 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-2017 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-2017 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-2018 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-2018

DIVISION 27 — COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-2019 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-2015 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-2018 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-2016 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-2015 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-2015 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-2016 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-2018 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 12-2020

DIVISION 28 — ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-2018 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 10-2018 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 09-2011 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 09-2011 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-2016 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-2011 28 13 53 Security Access Detection 09-2011 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-2011 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-2011

DIVISION 31 — EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-2012 31 23 19 Dewatering 10-2012 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-2012

DIVISION 32 — EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-2016 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-2015 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-2016 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-2016 32 90 00 Planting 08-2016

DIVISION 33 — UTILITIES

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33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-2016 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-2017

DIVISION 34 — TRANSPORTATION

NOT USED

DIVISION 35 — WATERWAYS AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

NOT USED

DIVISION 40 — PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS

NOT USED

DIVISION 41 — MATERIAL PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 42 — PROCESS HEATING, COOLING, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 43 — PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION AND

STORAGE EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 44 — POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 45 — INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 46 — WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 48 — ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

NOT USED

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List of Drawing Sheets

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI001 DRAWING INDEX

GI050 GENERAL NOTES

GI100 OVERALL SITEPLAN

GI102F LIFE SAFETY PLAN - AREA F

GI200 ICRA PLAN - GROUND FLOOR

GI201 ICRA PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

CIVIL

VF101 CIVIL SITE SURVEY

CD101 CIVIL DEMOLITION PLAN OVERALL

CD102 CIVIL DEMOLITION PLAN ENLARGED VIEWS A & B

CD103 CIVIL DEMOLITION PLAN ENLARGED VIEWS C

CS101 CIVIL SITE PLAN OVERALL

CS102 CIVIL SITE PLAN ENLARGED VIEWS A & B

CS103 CIVIL SITE PLAN ENLARGED VIEWS C

CG101 CIVIL GRADING PLAN OVERALL

CG102 CIVIL GRADING PLAN ENLARGED VIEWS A & B

CG103 CIVIL GRADING PLAN ENLARGED VIEWS C

CG104 CIVIL EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CG501 CIVIL GRADING DETAILS SHEET 1

CG502 CIVIL GRADING DETAILS SHEET 2

CG503 CIVIL EROSION PROTECTION DETAILS

CU101 CIVIL UTILITY PLAN

CU102 CIVIL UTILITY PLAN ENLARGED VIEWS

CU103 CIVIL UTILITY PLAN ENLARGED VIEWS

CU501 CIVIL UTILITY DETAIL SHEET

CT101 CIVIL TRAFFIC SIGNAGE AND STRIPING PLAN

CT102 CIVIL TRAFFIC SIGNAGE AND STRIPING PLAN ENLARGED

VIEWS A & B

CT103 CIVIL TRAFFIC SIGNAGE AND STRIPING PLAN ENLARGED

VIEWS C

CT501 CIVIL SIGNAGE AND STRIPING DETAIL SHEET

STRUCTURAL

S-001 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

S-002 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES CONTINUED

S-003 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

SD102 STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

SD103 STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN - ROOF

S-101 STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION PLAN - OVERALL

S-101B2 STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION PLAN – AREA B2 – ENLARGED

S-102 STRUCTURAL SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN - OVERALL

S-102F STRUCTURAL SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN - AREA F -

ENLARGED

S-103 STRUCTURAL THIRD FLOOR - MECHANICAL PENTHOUSE

S-104 STRUCTURAL ROOF FRAMING PLAN - OVERALL

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S-104F STRUCTURAL ROOF FRAMING PLAN - AREA F - ENLARGED

S-201 BRACED FRAME ELEVATIONS

S-301 SECTIONS

S-401 ENLARGED PARTIAL FRAMING PLANS

S-501 TYPICAL DETAILS

S-502 TYPICAL DETAILS

S-503 TYPICAL DETAILS

S-504 TYPICAL DETAILS

S-505 TYPICAL DETAILS

S-510 FOUNDATION DETAILS

S-511 FOUNDATION DETAILS

S-520 FRAMING DETAILS

S-521 FRAMING DETAILS

S-522 FRAMING DETAILS

S-523 FRAMING DETAILS

S-524 FRAMING DETAILS

S-525 FRAMING DETAILS

S-601 GRAPHICAL COLUMN SCHEDULES

ARCHITECTURAL

A-001 ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS, & GENERAL NOTES

A-003F ARCHITECTURAL ROOM PROGRAM PLAN - SECOND LEVEL

- AREA F

AD101 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

AD102 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

A-101 ARCHITECTURAL GROUND FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

A-101B ARCHITECTURAL GROUND FLOOR PLAN - AREA B

A-102 ARCHITECTURAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

A-102F ARCHITECTURAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - AREA F

A-102F1 ARCHITECTURAL SECOND FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN -

AREA F

A-103 ARCHITECTURAL THIRD FLOOR - MECHANICAL

PENTHOUSES

A-104 ARCHITECTURAL ROOF PLAN - OVERALL

A-104F ARCHITECTURAL ROOF PLAN - AREA F

AC102F ARCHITECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - SECOND

FLOOR - AREA F

A-201 ARCHITECTURAL EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-251 ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-301 ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING SECTIONS - AREA F

A-351 ARCHITECTURAL SECTIONS - EXTERIOR WALL - AREA F

A-352 ARCHITECTURAL SECTIONS - EXTERIOR WALL - AREA F

A-401 ARCHITECTURAL ENLARGED VIEWS

A-402 ARCHITECTURAL ENLARGED VIEWS

A-403 ARCHITECTURAL ENLARGED VIEWS

A-404 ARCHITECTURAL ENLARGED VIEWS

A-405 ARCHITECTURAL ENLARGED VIEWS

A-406 ARCHITECTURAL ENLARGED VIEWS

A-407 ARCHITECTURAL ENLARGED VIEWS - REFLECTED CEILING

PLANS

A-501 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS - EXTERIOR

A-502 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS - EXTERIOR

A-551 ARCHITECTURAL CASEWORK DETAILS

A-571 ARCHITECTURAL CEILING DETAILS

A-601 ARCHITECTURAL SCHEDULES

A-720 ARCHITECTURAL STANDARD PARTITION TYPES

A-722 ARCHITECTURAL PARTITION FRAMING DETAILS

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A-730 ARCHITECTURAL TYPICAL MOUNTING HEIGHTS

INTERIORS

IN001 INTERIOR NOTES AND FINISH LEGEND

IN102F INTERIOR FINISH PLANS - SECOND FLOOR - AREA F

IN501 INTERIOR FINISH DETAILS

IN502 INTERIOR WALL FINISH TYPES AND DETAILS

IN601 INTERIOR FINISH LEGEND AND ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

IN901 INTERIOR 3D CONCEPT IMAGES

FURNITURE

IF102F INTERIOR FURNITURE PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA F

IF112F INTERIOR FURNITURE PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA F

SIGNAGE

AW001 ARCHITECTURAL SIGNAGE ABBREVIATIONS,SYMBOLS,

GENERAL NOTES AND SCHEDULE

AW102F ARCHITECTURAL SIGNAGE PLAN SECOND FLOOR AREA F

EQUIPMENT

Q-102F ARCHITECTURAL EQUIPMENT PLAN - SECOND FLOOR -

AREA F

Q-401F ARCHITECTURAL EQUIPMENT PLAN -SECOND FLOOR -

CORE LAB ENLARGED

Q-601 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

FIRE PROTECTION

FX000 FIRE PROTECTION NOTES

FX101 FIRE PROTECTION GROUND FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

FX102 FIRE PROTECTION SECOND FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

FX102F FIRE PROTECTION SECOND FLOOR PLAN - AREA F

FX501 DETAILS - FIRE PROTECTION

FA001 FIRE ALARM NOTES & LEGEND

FA102F FIRE ALARM SECOND FLOOR PLAN - AREA F

PLUMBING

P-001 LEGEND - PLUMBING

PD101 PLUMBING EXISTING/DEMOLITION GROUND FLOOR PLAN -

OVERALL

PD101F1 PLUMBING EXISTING/DEMOLITION GROUND FLOOR PLAN -

AREA F - UNDER SLAB

PD101F2 PLUMBING EXISTING/DEMOLITION GROUND FLOOR PLAN -

AREA F - DW,SAN,VENT

PD101F3 PLUMBING EXISTING/DEMOLITION GROUND FLOOR PLAN -

AREA F - STORM

PD102 PLUMBING EXISTING/DEMOLITION SECOND FLOOR PLAN -

OVERALL

AREA B

PD102F PLUMBING EXISTING/DEMOLITION SECOND FLOOR PLAN -

AREA F

PX101 PLUMBING GROUND FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

GAS

PX101F1 PLUMBING GROUND FLOOR PLAN - AREA F - UNDER SLAB

PX101F2 PLUMBING GROUND FLOOR PLAN - AREA F - SAN,VENT,

STORM

PX101F3 PLUMBING GROUND FLOOR PLAN - AREA F - DCW, MED

GAS

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PX102 PLUMBING SECOND FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

PX102F1 PLUMBING SECOND FLOOR PLAN - AREA F - SAN, VENT &

STORM

PX102F2 PLUMBING SECOND FLOOR PLAN - AREA F - DW

PX102F3 PLUMBING SECOND FLOOR PLAN - AREA F - MED & LAB

GAS

PX103F PLUMBING ROOF PLAN - AREA F

P-501 DETAILS - PLUMBING

P-502 DETAILS - PLUMBING

P-902 SANITARY RISER DIAGRAM - AREA F

P-904 DOMESTIC RISER DIAGRAM - AREA F

P-906 MED GAS RISER DIAGRAM

MECHANICAL

M-001 LEGEND - HVAC

M-002 NOTES - HVAC

MD101 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION GROUND FLOOR PLAN -

OVERALL

MD101B1 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION GROUND FLOOR PLAN – AREA

B

MD101B2 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION GROUND FLOOR PLAN – AREA

B2

MD402 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION GROUND FLOOR PLAN - AREA

B ENLARGED PLAN

MD403 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION GROUND FLOOR PLAN - AREA

B ENLARGED PLAN

MD404 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION GROUND FLOOR PLAN - AREA

B ENLARGED PLAN

MH101 MECHANICAL GROUND FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

MH101B1 MECHANICAL GROUND FLOOR PLAN – AREA B

MH101B2 MECHANICAL GROUND FLOOR PLAN – AREA B2

MH102 MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

MH102F MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - AREA F

MH103 MECHANICAL ROOF PLAN - OVERALL

MH103F MECHANICAL ROOF PLAN - AREA F

MH103P MECHANICAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PENTHOUSE NORTH

MP102B MECHANICAL PIPING SECOND FLOOR PLAN - AREA B

MP102F MECHANICAL PIPING SECOND FLOOR PLAN - AREA F

MP103P MECHANICAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PENTHOUSE NORTH

MH202F MECHANICAL SECOND CEILING PLAN - AREA F

MH302F MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR THERMOSTAT PLAN - AREA

F

MH402 MECHANICAL GROUND FLOOR PLAN - AREA B2 ENLARGED

PLAN

MH403 MECHANICAL GROUND FLOOR PLAN - AREA B2 ENLARGED

PLAN

MH404 MECHANICAL GROUND FLOOR PLAN - AREA B2 ENLARGED

PLAN

M-501 DETAILS - MECHANICAL

M-502 DETAILS - MECHANICAL

M-503 DETAILS - MECHANICAL

M-601 SCHEDULES - HVAC

M-602 SCHEDULES - HVAC

M-701 CONTROLS - MECHANICAL

M-704 CONTROLS – MECHANICAL

M-901 AREA F HW ISOMETRIC

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ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL NOTES & LEGENDS

ED201B ELECTRICAL POWER & SPECIAL SYSTEMS DEMOLITION

GROUND FLOOR PLAN – AREA B

ED203F ELECTRICAL POWER & SPECIAL SYSTEMS DEMOLITION

ROOF PLAN - AREA F

EL102F ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SECOND FLOOR PLAN - AREA F

EP102F ELECTRICAL POWER SECOND FLOOR PLAN - AREA F

EP103F ELECTRICAL ROOF PLAN - AREA F

EY102F ELECTRICAL SPECIAL SYSTEMS SECOND FLOOR PLAN -

AREA F

EM101B MECHANICAL POWER GROUND FLOOR PLAN - AREA B

EM102F MECHANICAL POWER SECOND FLOOR PLAN - AREA F

EM103P MECHANICAL POWER THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PENTHOUSE

NORTH

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-503 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-601 ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAM

E-602 ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAM CONT.

E-701 PANEL SCHEDULES

E-702 PANEL SCHEDULES

E-703 PANEL SCHEDULES

E-704 PANEL SCHEDULES

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General Requirements

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

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 (FAR 52.236-10)

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 TESTS AND THIRD-PARTY INSPECTIONS

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

1.23 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.24 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT and ITEMS

1.25 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.26 SAFETY SIGN

1.27 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.28 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for “Construction” operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Addition & Renovation as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

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

D. 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 weeks unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. Prime Contractor Personal Minimum Requirements:

1. As Required in other parts of the Project Manual and Contract Requirements the following are minimum requirements:

a. The Superintendent shall be an employee of the Prime Contractor with authority to act as the contractor, responsible for the day-to-day operations at the construction site, planning, quality control, verification of delivery of approved material and equipment, subcontractor coordination responsibilities and execution of the complete project as per the contract documents.

1) The superintendent shall provide proof to the COR regarding completion of

30 hour OSHA.

2) Superintendent assigned to this project shall not be assigned to any other project and shall only have duties on one project at a time.

3) The Superintendent shall sign-in at the beginning of each day of work and

Sign-out at the end of the work day at the Office of Engineering Service. No work shall be performed by any contractors or subcontractors without the presence of the superintendent at the actual work site.

4) The Superintendent shall be responsible for submitting daily work logs to the COR at the end of every work day.

b. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent or CQC System Manager with duties only as the SSHO. See 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for more information on roles and responsibilities for General Contractor’s staff.

c. CQC System Manager shall be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent or Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) with duties only as the CQC System Manager. See Section 01 45 00 Quality Control for more information on roles and responsibilities for CQC Personnel.

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d. The Prime contractor shall provide services of a Project Manager whose responsibilities would include but not be limited to providing support to the Superintendent at the job site and shall be responsible for finance related tasks and scheduling.

F. Dig Permit

1. The contractor shall complete the VA dig permit with the COR and submit the Dig Safe notification prior to start of any excavation work.

G. Electrical Work Permit

1. The contractor shall complete the VA Electrical Work Permit with the COR and submit to the COR a minimum of 72 hours prior to start of electrical work within the facility.

H. Welding and Cutting

1. A daily Hot Work Permit is required and shall be coordinated with the COR. See Section

01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for additional requirements.

I. Contract Work Hours

1. Normal working hours are 700 am to 4:30 pm. Contractors who wish to work other than

“normal working hours” for work to be done during those hours must submit a written request to the Contracting Officer for approval. The request must state that the Contractor is requesting to work other than normal working hours at no additional expense to the Government. Such requests shall be coordinated with the COR and must be submitted to the CO five (5) working days in advance.

2. For certain aspects of work the Contractor shall be required to work off duty hours to perform that part of the work, for continued operations of the Medical Center. After duty hours and work shall be coordinated with and approved by the COR prior to commencement of work and must be submitted to the CO five (5) working days in advance.

a. Noisy demolition work, work at building entrances, electrical or other utility work necessary to pass within, above, traverse hallway corridors, temporary shutdowns of utilities for tie-in, hanging heavy steel, crane lifts, or other hazardous work over the top of occupied areas.

J. Contractor shall perform work in accordance with requirements of “ASHE Construction in a Healthcare Facility”.

K. Contractor shall provide Submittal Exchange®, Autodesk Build® and/or ProCore Project Site dedicated for this project, or approved equal (substitutions must be submitted with Contractor Bid), for the duration of the contract. Contractor will provide VA access to the site. Contractor will keep this site current and will use it for all submittals, RFIs, change documents, Record Drawing, electronic file management, and communication logs for the duration of the contract.

L. Contractor shall provide Infection Control Plan as required by Memorandum 111-40, Subj: VHA Directive 7715 Safety and Health During Construction dated April 6, 2017. Submit to COR for approval prior to the start of work.

M. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA designated “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present. CP will have authority letter.

N. Per VA Directive 1085, smoking, vaping and smokeless tobacco are prohibited on the grounds of VA facilities, including in vehicles. This Directive applies to all Prime Contractor and Subcontractor employees.

O. A commissioning plan and Commissioning Manager(CxM) resume shall be submitted with contractor bids. The CxM shall work with the Commissioning Agent (CxA), who shall be a third-party entity outside of this contract, independently employed by the VA.

1. The CxM shall have been the principal CxM on at least three (3) comparable projects that have been completed within the previous five (5) years.

2. The CxM shall be certified by at least one of the following agencies:

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a. National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB)

b. AABC Commissioning Group (AGC)

c. Building Commissioning Association (BCxA)

3. Commissioning Services will be provided in accordance with the Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioning Process Manual. Prospective proposers shall review the Whole Building Commissioning Process Manual available on the VA Technical Information Library at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/.

4. See section 01 91 00 – General Commissioning Requirements for additional requirements and information.

5. Covid-19:

a. Contractor is responsible for following current Covid-19 protocols as identified by the VHA, station, and CDC requirements. Coordinate with COR prior to arrival on site.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Contractor shall completely prepare project site for operations, including demolition and removal of existing site elements, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Health Care System, Project 520-331, Construct Addition and Renovations to Joint Ambulatory Care Center, Pensacola, FL, Addition & Renovation as required by drawings and specifications. Period of performance is projected to be no greater than 540 calendar days.

The work will require construction of 11,731 sf of Addition onto the existing roof of a ~207,191 SF building. This includes the addition of a new chiller tower (CT-3) in the mechanical yard, and replacement of the water chiller (CH-3) and associated pumps in existing mechanical room 1B179. The programs that will be supported in this addition will support Phlebotomy and Laboratory Services and the Infusion Clinic. There is also ~92,000 SF of surface parking to be constructed in the existing grass areas in the parking lot. The existing building shall remain operational during the entirety of the construction project.

B. The construction shall be Phased as follows below. Each Phase shall be completed in its entirety, for all disciplines, from demolition to final punch-walk and acceptance by the VA, prior to the commencement of the subsequent Phase. The Contractor shall prepare and submit their own Phasing Plan along with the Interim Life Safety Plans and Construction Schedule, to show accommodation of these phases. Period of performance not to exceed 18 months for all phases. Phases 2A and 2B shall be completed concurrently with Phase 1. Two weeks minimum required between Phase 2A and Phase 2B to allow for traffic patterns and parking to be shifted.

1. Phase 1:

a. Perform all scope of work associated with “Area F” – the Phlebotomy, Blood Draw, Core Lab, Infusion Clinic, and Associated Spaces. Include all associated scope of work with Ahu-2-N being installed on the third floor mechanical space. Also include all scope of work associated with the installation of new Chiller Tower 3, in the existing mechanical yard, and replacement of water Chiller 3 (CH-3). Contractor to provide proposed phasing and construction timeline plan for review and approval by the VA.

2. Phase 2A:

a. Perform all scope of work associated with new parking lot areas A and C.

Coordinate any required shutdowns to adjacent parking lot areas with the COR – plan work to minimize the number of required shutdowns during operating hours.

Period of Performance not to exceed 6 months. Work to be performed concurrently with Phase 1.

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3. Phase 2B:

a. Perform all scope of work associated with new parking lot area B. Coordinate any required shutdowns to adjacent parking lot areas with the COR – plan work to minimize the number of required shutdowns during operating hours. Period of http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/

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Performance not to exceed 6 months. Work to be performed concurrently with Phase 1. Two weeks minimum required between Phase 2A and 2B to allow for traffic patterns and parking to be shifted.

C. Work includes general construction, alterations, and certain other items. Contractor shall provide services but not limited to furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to accomplish work for the demolition, replacement, and construction as required by specifications and drawings, including basis of design established in 09 06 00

SCHEDULE OF FINISHES.

D. Electrical Work: Electrical work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including materials and construction equipment to provide new electrical, communications and security systems to the new addition detailed by the construction drawings and specifications.

a. All new and existing systems within the Scope of Work shall be commissioned (or recommissioned) per Specification 01 91 00.

E. Provide access control for all the required doors, coordinate with the door hardware schedule for additional requirements.

F. Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection construction work on this project including provide materials and construction equipment as detailed by the construction drawings and specifications.

1. All new mechanical systems shall be addressable and controllable via the existing

Engineering Control Center (ECC) and HVAC Shop. The ECC system shall monitor space conditions and unit status and shall alarm the HVAC shop as detailed by the mechanical control drawings and specifications.

2. All controls, fire systems, security systems, etc. shall be an extension of the existing, in-place systems. Coordinate extensions and parts with the existing system manufacturers to ensure compatibility and continuity between existing and new parts of the whole system.

G. New Fire Protection systems shall be an extension of the existing systems per the construction drawings and specifications.

H. Contractor shall reconfigure existing plumbing piping and provide new plumbing piping and fixtures as required by the construction drawings and specifications.

I. Site Work: Site work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required hardscape and landscape construction work on this project including materials and construction equipment to provide new concrete walkways, planting beds, artificial turf, fencing, trees and additional landscape materials to the building addition detailed by the construction drawings and specifications.

1. Protection for existing plantings, trees and hardscape to remain shall be installed, maintained and enforced by contractor.

J. Inspections: Comprehensive Third-Party inspections, testing and written reports for all Divisions are required and paid for by the General Contractor. Contractor shall employ third party inspection consultants to perform all inspections required by this contract. All new and existing systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection, within the scope of work are required to be inspected.

K. All new and existing systems within the Scope of Work shall be commissioned (or recommissioned) per Specification 01 91 00.

L. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID – Work includes all work as described previously in item A. Including general construction, alterations, required grading and drainage for new parking lot(s), and removal of existing structures and other items as outlined in the contract documents.

General Requirements

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M. ALTERNATE NO.1: BASE BID except remove all scope of work associated with ~51,200 SF of new parking – see GI100.

N. ALTERNATE NO.2: ALTERNATE 1 except remove all scope of work associated with ~39,000 SF of new parking – see GI100.

O. ALTERNATE NO.3: ALTERNATE 2 except reduce window quantity by 8 – see A-201.

P. ALTERNATE NO.4: ALTERNATE 3 except remove all scope associated with 600 ton chiller (CH-3) replacement in mechanical room 1B179.

Q. The construction period duration of 540 calendar days includes all pre-construction activity, construction, and post-construction testing, third-party inspections, Owner inspections, and commissioning. Contractor shall submit a comprehensive schedule of work in compliance with

01 32 16.15 PROJECT SCHEDULES (SMALL PROJECTS DESIGN/BID/BUILD).

1. Contractor shall submit and obtain approval for all project submittals including coordination drawings prior to beginning physical construction.

2. Contractor shall perform Commissioning of all new systems and existing systems impacted by the project according to requirements in sections:

a. 01 91 00 – GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

b. 21 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS.

c. 22 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

d. 23 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS.

e. 26 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

f. 27 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS.

g. 28 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF SECURITY SYSTEMS.

h. 33 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF SITE UTILITIES.

3. A detailed commissioning plan is required to ensure that all systems are calibrated, programmed, and all graphic displays are accurate and approved by applicable VA staff.

R. Liquidated Damages: Time being of the essence of this Contract and a matter of material consideration thereof, a reasonable sum in advance is established to cover losses incurred by the Government if the project is not substantially complete on the date set forth in the Contract Documents. The Contractor and his Surety will be liable for and will pay the Government the sums hereinafter stipulated as fixed and agreed as liquidated damages for each calendar day for delay until the Work is substantially complete. The Contractor and his Surety acknowledge that the Government’s losses caused by the Contractor's delay are not readily ascertainable and that the amount per day for liquidated damages is reasonable and is not a penalty. The amount per day for liquidated damages is $896.50.

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.

B. Refer to specifications for installation requirements for each Division. Refer to drawings for estimated quantities and schematic layouts/locations. Contractor shall provide a complete, commissioned, functioning systems. Contractor shall provide all testing reports prior to the start of commissioning. This project will require night and weekend work, Renovation includes requirements for Testing and Balancing the HVAC for the existing and new systems configuration.

C. Refer to 09 06 00 SCHEDULE OF FINISHES for additional requirements and basis of design tables.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of theCl 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 tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

D. Document Control:

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

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

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

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

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

7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

01 00 00 - 8 and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

E. Workers are subject to rules of the Joint Ambulatory Care Center (JACC) applicable to their conduct.

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

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of the Care 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 Care Center areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by VA 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.

4. Work on areas outside the building and/or construction site during any given phase shall require off hours work, nights and weekends, to maintain continued operations of the JACC Medical Center. Work affecting areas outside the designated building and/or construction site (including bringing materials onsite) shall be scheduled with COR per

1.6 and shall be performed after normal work shifts including nights and weekends.

a. The work will have to be carefully planned and phased for minimal disruption to the

JACC Facility activities. Under no circumstances will any area of the building be shut down and all services must remain operational. Under no circumstances shall there be utility outages, including brief cutovers, anywhere on the campus without the express written consent of the COR. The contractor shall plan and forecast upcoming work which may disrupt normal operations or interfere with staff or patients and report these in the weekly meetings.

1) Contractor shall provide temporary services, including temporary Air

Handlers, Generators, etc.

a) See Construction drawings for temporary equipment location related to ahu-10.

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b. It may be necessary to postpone or reschedule work to accommodate the needs of the Medical Center. All such time shall be included in the base bid and shall not be billable to the government.

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

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

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its ongoing operation. 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:

a. To ensure such executions, 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 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 dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor.

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

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

J. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR

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

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans

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

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for JACC Facility at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26

05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 2 weeks in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of the JACC Facility.

Interruption time approved by COR may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Interruptions such as utility interruptions/ closures of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 2 weeks prior to the…