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This attachment specifies requirements for a minor construction project. The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin is soliciting proposals for the Y1DA--636-804 project to relocate the Woman's Health and Specialty Clinics at the Iowa City VA Medical Center building 50. Offerors must have experience performing similar construction projects for healthcare facilities. The solicitation requests pricing to perform the work defined in the attachment, which includes renovating existing spaces and constructing new exam rooms, offices, and support areas. Proposals are due by January 20, 2023, and the contract is to be awarded by March 10, 2023. The anticipated period of performance is 180 days following the award date.

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Department of Veterans Affairs Iowa City VA Healthcare System

Iowa City, Iowa

Project Number 636-804

(VEG 20.12)

RELOCATE WOMEN’S HEALTH

CLINIC & SPECIALTY SERVICES TO

BUILDING 50

Technical Specifications

100% Documents Submittal

Volume 1:Divisions 0-14

December 19, 2022

750 W. HAMPDEN AVE. #300

ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110

Ph (720) 550-6307

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

MODIFICATION to

Relocate Women’s Health & Specialty Clinics

At the Iowa City VA Health Care System

SPECIFICATIONS

Project Number 636-804

(VEG 20.12)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 11-21

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 36 00 Composite and Metal Decking 01-21

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-21

05 51 50 Metal Ladders 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

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06 61 16 Solid Surfacing Fabrications

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 02-16

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 10-15

07 42 63 Pre-Fabricated Exterior Stud Wall Panel Assemblies

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 08-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 09-18

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 12 16 Aluminum Frames

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 34 00 Special Function Doors

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

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 04-20

08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 00 Sheet Membrane Waterproofing and Crack Isolation

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 10-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Floor, Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 19 Resilient Plank Flooring 05-18

09 68 00 Carpet Tile 10-15

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

10 28 00 Toilet & Housekeeping Accessories 02-16

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

10 51 00 Lockers

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DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 24 23 Suspended Maintenance and Fall Protection Equipment

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 24 01 Activate Two (2) Future Hydraulic Elevator Landings

(Floors 3 and 4)

01-21

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems 06-15

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

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

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation

Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20

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

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

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23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-20

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 55 71 Medical and Surgical Lighting Fixtures 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

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

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

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

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 06-15

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 12-20

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

SHEET NUMBER SHEET NAME

GENERAL

GI001 COVER

GI002 GENERAL INFORMATION & ABBREVIATIONS

GI003

ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS & TYP MOUNTING

HEIGHTS

GI005 LEVEL 3 DEPARTMENTAL ALLOCATION PLAN

GI006 LEVEL 4 DEPARTMENTAL ALLOCATION PLAN

GI010 CODE DATA

GI110 LOWER-LEVEL LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI111 LEVEL 1 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI112 LEVEL 2 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI113 LEVEL 3 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI114 LEVEL 4 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI210 FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING DIAGRAMS

GC001 CONSTRUCTION LOGISTICS/STAGING & SITE PLAN

GC002 CONSTRUCTION PHASING PLANS

GC211 PANELIZATION LAYOUT

GC212 PANELIZATION LAYOUT

CIVIL

CU101 CIVIL - ROOF DRAINAGE PLAN

STRUCTURAL

S-001 STRUCTURAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

S-002 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

S-003 STRUCTURAL DESIGN LOAD DATA

SF113 STRUCTURAL FRAMING LEVEL 3 EXISTING PLAN

SF114 STRUCTURAL FRAMING LEVEL 4 PLAN

SF115 STRUCTURAL FRAMING ROOF PLAN

SF201 STRUCTURAL LATERAL FRAME ELEVATIONS

S-501 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

S-502 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

S-503 STRUCTURAL STAIR DETAILS

S-504 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

S-601 STRUCTURAL SCHEDULES

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ARCHITECTURAL

AD111 LEVELS 1 & 2 ROOF DRAIN PLAN DEMOLITION

AD121 LEVEL 2 REFLECTED CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN

AD131 EXISTING ROOF LEVEL DEMOLITION PLAN

AD211 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS DEMOLITION

AD511 DEMOLITION DETAILS

A-103 FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 3 - DIMENSIONAL

A-104 FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 4 - DIMENSIONAL

A-113 FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 3 - ANNOTATION

A-114 FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 4 - ANNOTATION

A-123 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 3

A-124 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 4

A-131 ROOF PLAN

A-153 FIXTURES, FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT - LEVEL 3

A-154 FIXTURES, FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT - LEVEL 4

A-211 EXTERIOR ELEVATION - SOUTH & WEST

A-212 EXTERIOR ELEVATION - NORTH & EAST

A-311 BUILDING SECTIONS

A-321 WALL SECTIONS

A-411 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

A-431 ENLARGED PLANS & SECTIONS - STAIR 1

A-432 ENLARGED PLANS & SECTIONS - STAIR 2

A-433

ENLARGED PLANS, SECTIONS, & DETAILS -

ELEVATOR

A-511 EXTERIOR PLAN DETAILS - LEVELS 3 & 4

A-512 FLOOR PLAN DETAILS - LEVEL 3

A-513 FLOOR PLAN DETAILS - LEVEL 3

A-514 FLOOR PLAN DETAILS - LEVEL 4

A-521 CEILING DETAILS

A-530 STAIR AND GUARD DETAILS

A-540 EXTERIOR DETAILS

A-541 EXTERIOR DETAILS

A-555 ROOF DETAILS

A-611 WALL & PARTITION SCHEDULE

A-621 DOOR SCHEDULE

A-631 EXTERIOR WINDOW ELEVATIONS & SCHEDULE

A-632 LOUVER ELEVATIONS

A-633 INTERIOR WINDOW ELEVATIONS

A-634 INTERIOR WINDOW SCHEDULE & DETAILS

A-651 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

AI143 FINISH PLAN - LEVEL 3

AI144 FINISH PLAN - LEVEL 4

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AI163 SIGNAGE PLAN - LEVEL 3

AI164 SIGNAGE PLAN - LEVEL 4

AI221 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - LEVEL 3

AI222 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - LEVEL 3

AI223 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - LEVEL 4

AI224 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - LEVEL 4

AI411 ENLARGED PLANS - LEVEL 3

AI412 ENLARGED PLANS - LEVEL 4

AI431 CASEWORK SECTIONS

AI511 INTERIOR DETAILS

AI541 FLOOR FINISH DETAILS

AI631 SIGNAGE LEGEND

AI641 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

AI651 INTERIOR FINISH BOARD

FIRE ALARM

FA100 GENERAL NOTES FIRE ALARM

FA113 FIRE ALARM FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 3

FA114 FIRE ALARM FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 4

FIRE

PROTECTION

FX100 GENERAL NOTES FIRE PROTECTION

FX123 FIRE SPRINKLER CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 3

FX124 FIRE SPRINKLER CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 4

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS, & LEGENDS

PP113 PLUMBING DOMESTIC LEVEL 3 FLOOR PLAN

PP114 PLUMBING DOMESTIC LEVEL 4 FLOOR PLAN

PW111 PLUMBING SANITARY LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN

PW112 PLUMBING SANITARY LEVEL 2 FLOOR PLAN

PW113 PLUMBING SANITARY LEVEL 3 FLOOR PLAN

PW114 PLUMBING SANITARY LEVEL 4 PLAN

PW115 PLUMBING SANITARY ROOF PLAN

P-601 PLUMBING SECTIONS, DETAILS, AND SCHEDULES

PP601 PLUMBING DOMESTIC RISER DIAGRAM

PW601 PLUMBING SANITARY RISER DIAGRAM

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES & ABBREVIATIONS

M-002 MECHANICAL LEGENDS & SYMBOLS

MD113 MECHANICAL ROOF DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

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MH113 MECHANICAL HVAC LEVEL 3 FLOOR PLAN

MH114 HVAC LEVEL 4 PLAN

MH115 HVAC ROOF PLAN

MP113 MECHANICAL PIPING LEVEL 3 FLOOR PLAN

MP114 PIPING LEVEL 4 PLAN

MP115 PIPING ROOF PLAN

M-301 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-504 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-601 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

M-602 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

M-701 MECHANICAL FLOW DIAGRAMS

M-702 CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTATION DETAILS

M-703 CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTATION DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS LEGEND

E-002 ELECTRICAL NOTES & ABBREVIATIONS

ED113

ELECTRICAL POWER LEVEL 2 ROOF DEMOLITION

PLAN

ED123 ELECTRICAL ROOF LIGHTING DEMOLITION PLAN

ED124

ELECTRICAL ROOF DEMOLITION LIGHTNING

PROTECTION PLAN

EL113 LIGHTING PLAN - LEVEL 3

EL114 LIGHTING PLAN - LEVEL 4

EL601 LIGHTING SCHEDULES

EP113 POWER PLAN - LEVEL 3

EP114 POWER PLAN - LEVEL 4

EP115 POWER PLAN - ROOF

EP601 ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

EP602 GROUNDING RISER DIAGRAM

EP603 TELECOM ONE LINE DIAGRAMS

EP604 PANEL SCHEDULES

EP605 PANEL SCHEDULES

EP606 PANEL SCHEDULES

EP607 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

ET113 TELECOM PLAN - DATA PLAN - LEVEL 3

ET114 TELECOM PLAN - DATA PLAN - LEVEL 4

ET115 ENLARGED IT/COMM ROOMS

ET123 TELECOM PLAN - SECURITY PLAN - LEVEL 3

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ET124 TELECOM PLAN - SECURITY PLAN - LEVEL 4

ET133 TELECOM PLAN - NURSE CALL - LEVEL 3

ET134 TELECOM PLAN - NURSE CALL - LEVEL 4

EK501 TYPICAL DETAILS

EK502 TYPICAL DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

B. Refer to VA solicitation document for Infection Control Requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including selective demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Project No. 636-804:

Relocate Women’s Health Clinic & Specialty Services to Building 50 as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Contracting Officer(CO).

C. Construction Operations

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

(local time) Monday through Friday except for weekends and established

Federal Holidays.

2. Performing on-site work outside normal working hours will require approval from the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR). Such requests shall be submitted via e-mail at least 72 hours prior to the requested date and at no additional cost to the Government. Approvals are subject to the availability of on-site staff.

C. Offices of Valhalla Engineering Group (VEG), 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. Contact with VEG shall be made through the

COR.

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

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

1.3 PHASES

A. Phase 1A – Roof drainpipe installation on Level 1 & associated chases.

B. Phase 1B - Roof drainpipe installation on Level 2 & associated chases.

C. Phase 1C - Extension of sewer lines to Level 3 from Level 2: work above the ceiling.

D. Phase 2A – Removal of existing roofing from Level 2.

E. Phase 2B – Removal of stair and enclosure to existing Roof Level, extension of mechanical shaft and systems from Level 2.

F. Phase 3 – Install new structure elements on Levels 3, 4, and

Penthouse.

G. Phase 4 – Install prefabricated wall panels on Levels 3, 4, and

Penthouse.

H. Phase 5A – Install stair extensions on Levels 3, 4, and

Penthouse.

I. Phase 5B – Install new roofing systems on Levels 4 and Penthouse.

J. Phase 6 – Install mechanical equipment at Penthouse and roofs.

1.4 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Project No. 636-804: Relocate Women’s &

Specialty Clinics: Work includes general construction, selective demolition, prefabricated exterior wall panels (masonry, EIFS, & Metal siding), alterations, structural steel, concrete, rough carpentry, Iowa City VA Medical Center Relocate Women's Health Clinic & Specialty Clinics

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01 00 00 -3 casework, thermal and moisture protection, glazed curtain wall, doors and hardware, interior signage, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, low voltage power. Work is to be substantially complete within 639 calendar days from Notice To Proceed.

B. ALTERNATE NO. 1: Base Bid minus the following:

1. Eliminate signage per 10 14 00, replace all sliding barn doors

(doors 311A, 311B, 313A, 313B, 315A, 315B, 318, 319A, 319B, 323A, 323B, 325A, 325B, 327A, 327B, 328, 329A, 329B, 332, 333B, 334, 335A, 335B, 336, 337B, 338A, 338B, 355, 356, 407B, 407C, 416, 417, 418, 428B, 428C, 429B, 429C, 430B, 430C, 431B, 431C, 432, 441A, 407A, 428A, 429A, 430A, 431A, 432A, 300, 300C, 405A, 405B, 410B, 421, 421A, 441, 440A )section 08 34 00 with standard swing doors section 08 14 00 and 08 11 13;

2. Eliminate all low voltage door operators, section 08 71 13, for rooms 3C06A, 3C06B, 3C07, 4C10, 3C05A, 437A, 4C03, 4C11, 4C01.

3. Eliminate all ceramic tile walls in restrooms (rooms 302, 303, 320, 321, 330, 331, 402, 406, 407A, 423, 424, 428A, 429A, 430A, 431A, 432A,

433) and replace with epoxy paint;

4. Eliminate all privacy curtains and tracks, but retain structural support for future installation of the same;

5. Eliminate all corner guards and wall protection section 10 26 00;

6. Eliminate all recessed concrete for ceramic floor tile (rooms 302, 303, 320, 321, 330, 331, 402, 406, 407A, 423, 424, 428A, 429A, 430A, 431A, 432A, 433) and provide/install vinyl composition tile, and rubber base;

7. Eliminate all window treatment.

C. ALTERNATE NO. 2: Base Bid minus the following:

Eliminate all gypsum board on interior faces of rooms 411, 413, 416, 416A, 418, 419, 420; eliminate all casework for rooms 411, 413, 416, 416A, 418, 419, 420; only rough in plumbing and electrical for rooms

411, 413, 416, 416A, 418, 419, 420.

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D. ALTERNATE NO. 3: Base Bid minus the following: Eliminate all gypsum board on interior faces of rooms on 3rd floor EXCEPT for rooms 314, 312, 324, 310, and 309.

E. ALTERNATE NO. 4: Base Bid minus the following: Resurface all External

Insulation Finish System (EIFS)areas of the existing floors of Building

50 with Sto Armor Mat product with Ultra-high Impact Resistance, or equal, meeting ASTM E2486, Section 07 24 00.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work outside normal VA business hours the General

Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees.

This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

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

C. Key Control:

1. Wherever the work requires the Contractor to gain temporary access to government-controlled spaces, the COR will be required to sign in receipt of any keys issues and is responsible for returning them to the COR. Keys will not be issues to subcontractors; the General

Contractor is solely responsible. In cases where keys are lost or not returned to the government, funds in the amount of $25.00 for each key that requires replacement and $50 for each core for locks requiring replacement unit will be retained from the contract. The number of key/core replacements necessary to effect resecuring the areas will determine the total contract retainage.

2. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR)for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including toolboxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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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, Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR) 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.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. A limited number of permits shall be issued for General Contractor and subcontractors for parking in designated areas only.

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1.6 OPERATIONS

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

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways. 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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and construction perimeter available for storing materials shall be as shown on sheet G1004 of construction drawings.

E. Execute work to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by the COR outside of VA standard business hours.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

F. The Medical Center, including Building 1 and the existing levels of Building 50, must and will maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

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

Medical Center Director, COR, and Contractor.

G. 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.

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

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

I. Utilities Services:

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

2. 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 Chief Engineer. 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.

3. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

COR, in writing, 7 working days in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Abandoned Lines: No service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be abandoned, but are required to be entirely removed, unless specifically allowed by the COR in writing.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

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

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

B. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

C. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled, and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

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1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Items not reserved by the Owner shall become property of the

Contractor and be removed by Contractor from the Medical Center.

2. Any hazardous materials and waste must be removed and disposed in accord with all federal and state regulations.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

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

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

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

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for

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(FAR 52.236-4)

B. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the COR at the VA Medical Center and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

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

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

1.12 NOT USED

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

(FAR 52.236-17)

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

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C. Before any permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark sufficient additional control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment and orientation of all major features of work. Such control points shall include center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major work checked and certified to include:

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

E. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or elevation, Contractor shall record such changes on a reproducible drawing and forward these drawings upon completion of work to the COR.

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

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Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer and COR for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer.

Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

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d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

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

f. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

g. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

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

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section.

Communication procedures for Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the COR for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the

Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

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

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.

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Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

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

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

a. Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

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

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

Code 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

b. Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

Code 1-Electrical

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