Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Department of Veterans Affairs Michael E. DeBakey VAMC

EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades VA Project No. 580-22-700

Bid Documents

January 14, 2025

Prepared by:

Apogee Consulting Group, PA

1151 Kildaire Farm Road Cary, NC 27511

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Project: 580-22-700 acg-pa.com

Date: January 14, 2025

Walter David Van Scoter, RA

Registered Architect

Robert C. Maxwell, PE

Mechanical Engineer

Docusign Envelope ID: 558B9E82-9E17-4EF9-B5DD-3F8E58A9367A

Joshua D. Meier, PE

Electrical Engineer

Andrew D. Richards, RCDD

Electrical Engineer

Brian F. Morris, PE

Foresite Group, LLC

Civil Engineer

JANICE WEAVER, PE

Structural Engineer

Michael E. DeBakey VAMC January 14, 2025

EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Bid Documents

Houston, TX 77030 Project No: 580-22-700

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

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 11-21

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

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

01 91 01 Commissioning Plan

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 01-21

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

02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement 01-21

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

02 85 00 Geotechnical Engineering Report

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21

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05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21 07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 01-21 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Impermeable 01-21 07 42 13.19 Insulated Core Metal Wall Panels 07 52 16.11 Cold Adhesive Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-21 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Frames 01-21 08 14 00.1 Interior Wood Doors (Impact Resistant) 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21 08 87 00 Window Film 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 69 00 Access Flooring 01-21 09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20 22 05 19 Meters and Gauges for Plumbing Piping 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 05-21 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 04-22 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 04-22 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic 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 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20 23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-20 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

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 41 Underground Electrical Construction 11-22 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

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26 24 16.1 TR Panel Schedules 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 11-22 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 11-22 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 12-22 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 12-22 27 05 36 Cable Trays for Communications Systems 12-22 27 05 53 Identification for Communications Systems 12-22 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-22 27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 06-15 27 11 16 Communications Cabinets, Racks, Frames, and Enclosures 12-22 27 11 19 Communications Termination Blocks and Patch Panels 12-22 27 11 26 Communications Rack Mounted Power Protection and Power

Strips 12-22

27 13 23 Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling 12-22 27 13 23.13 Communications Optical Fiber Splicing and Terminations 12-22 27 15 10 Data Port N/A 27 15 10.1 New Data Cables N/A 27 15 13 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling 12-22 27 16 19 Communications Patch Cords, Station Cords, and Cross

Connect Wire 12-22

27 78 00 Closeout Submittals for Communications 03-23

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12 31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12 31 66 13 Helical Piles

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DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 06-18 32 31 40 High Security Fences and Gates 08-16 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-16 32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers 04-18

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

VOLUME 1 OF 4

GENERAL

000 G-001.1 COVER VOLUME 1

000 G-002 CAMPUS AND SITE MAP

000 G-501 ICRA INFORMATION AND DETAILS

000 G-502 TYPICAL ICRA CONDITIONS

000 G-503 CONTRACTOR WORK PROCEDURE

100 GL-100 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT FLOOR TOWERS INTERIM LIFE SAFETY PLAN

100 GL-111 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, PHASE 1, TOWER 1 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

100 GL-112 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, PHASE 2, TOWER 2 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

100 GL-113 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, PHASE 3, TOWER 3 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

100 GL-120 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR TOWERS INTERIM LIFE SAFETY PLAN

100 G-100 BUILDING 100 BASEMENT FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

100 G-110 BUILDING 100 FIRST FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

100 G-120 BUILDING 100 SECOND FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

100 G-130 BUILDING 100 THIRD FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

100 G-140 BUILDING 100 FOURTH FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

100 G-150 BUILDING 100 FIFTH FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

100 G-160 BUILDING 100 SIXTH FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

103 G-110 BUILDING 103 FIRST FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

104 G-110 BUILDING 104 FIRST FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

108 G-110 BUILDING 108 FIRST FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

108A G-110 BUILDING 108A FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR COVERAGE PLANS

109 G-100 BUILDING 109 BASEMENT FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

109 G-110 BUILDING 109 FIRST FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

109 G-120 BUILDING 109 SECOND FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

110 G-100 BUILDING 110 BASEMENT FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

110 G-110 BUILDING 110 FIRST FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

110 G-120 BUILDING 110 SECOND FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

110 G-130 BUILDING 110 THIRD FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

120 G-110 BUILDING 120 FIRST FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

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123 G-110 BUILDING 123 FIRST FLOOR COVERAGE PLAN

125 G-110 BUILDING 125 FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR COVERAGE PLANS

CIVIL

000 C001 OVERALL CAMPUS PHASING PLAN

000 C002 OVERALL CAMPUS TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

000 CD100 DEMOLITION PLAN

000 CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN

000 CD102 DEMOLITION PLAN

000 C200 SITE & PAVING PLAN

000 C201 SITE & PAVING PLAN

000 C202 SITE & PAVING PLAN

000 C500 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

100 S-001 GENERAL NOTES

100 S-100 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT FOUNDATION, TELECOM ROOM, TOWER 1, 2,

& 3

100 S-101 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR FRAMING TELECOM ROOM, TOWER 1, 2,

& 3

100 S-102 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR FRAMING TELECOM ROOM, TOWER 1, 2,

& 3

100 S-103 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR FRAMING TELECOM ROOM, TOWER 1, 2,

& 3

100 S-104 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR FRAMING TELECOM ROOM, TOWER 1, 2,

& 3

100 S-105 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR FRAMING TELECOM ROOM, TOWER 1, 2,

& 3

100 S-106 BUILDING 100, SIXTH FLOOR FRAMING TELECOM ROOM, TOWER 1, 2,

& 3

100 S-107 BUILDING 100, ROOF FRAMING TELECOM ROOM, TOWER 1, 2, & 3

100 S-500 CONCRETE DETAILS

100 S-501 STEEL DETAILS

VOLUME 2 OF 4

GENERAL

000 G-001.2 COVER VOLUME 2

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ARCHITECTURAL

000 A-001 ARCHITECTURAL GENERAL INFORMATION/CODE INFORMATION AND

DETAILS

100T A-100 BUILDING 100, TOWER CONSTRUCTION LOGISTICS AND PHASING PLAN

100T A-101 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, SITE WORK, TOWER 1

100T A-102 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, SITE WORK, TOWER 2

100T A-103 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, SITE WORK, TOWER 3

100T A-104 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT EXITWAY TUNNEL PLANS, TOWER 1

100T A-105 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT EXITWAY TUNNEL PLANS, TOWER 2

100T A-106 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT EXITWAY TUNNEL PLANS, TOWER 3

100T A-201 BUILDING 100, TOWER 1 AND 3 ELEVATIONS

100T A-202 BUILDING 100, TOWER 2 ELEVATIONS

100T A-203 BUILDING 100, TOWER 3, SIGN ELEVATION

100T A-301 BUILDING 100, TYPICAL TOWER BUILDING SECTIONS

100T A-310 BUILDING 100, TYPICAL TOWER WALL SECTIONS AND DETAILS - SITE

AND FIRST FLOOR

100T A-311 BUILDING 100, TYPICAL TOWER WALL SECTIONS AND DETAILS –

SECOND TO SIXTH FLOOR

100T A-312 BUILDING 100, TYPICAL TOWER WALL SECTIONS AND DETAILS –

SIXTH FLOOR TURRET TO ROOF

100T A-390 BUILDING 100, TYPICAL TOWER AXON

100T A-400 BUILDING 100, TYPICAL TOWER, TELECOM ROOM PLANS

100T A-411 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-101, TOWER 1

100T A-412 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-102, TOWER 2

100T A-413 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-103, TOWER 3

100T A-421 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-201, TOWER 1

100T A-422 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-202, TOWER 2

100T A-423 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-203, TOWER 3

100T A-431 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-301, TOWER 1

100T A-432 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-302, TOWER 2

100T A-433 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-303, TOWER 3

100T A-441 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-401, TOWER 1

100T A-442 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-402, TOWER 2

100T A-443 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-403, TOWER 3

100T A-451 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-501, TOWER 1

100T A-452 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-502, TOWER 2

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100T A-453 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-503, TOWER 3

100T A-461 BUILDING 100, SIXTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-601, TOWER 1

100T A-462 BUILDING 100, SIXTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-602, TOWER 2

100T A-463 BUILDING 100, SIXTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-603, TOWER 3

100T A-471 BUILDING 100, TOWER 1 AND 3 DIMENSION PLANS

100T A-472 BUILDING 100, TOWER 2 DIMENSION PLANS

100T A-473 BUILDING 100, EDGE OF SLAB PLANS

100T A-474 BUILDING 100, TOWERS 1 & 3, EDGE OF SLAB DETAILS

100T A-475 BUILDING 100, TOWER 2, EDGE OF SLAB DETAILS

100T A-501 BUILDING 100, TYPICAL TOWER, SITE DETAILS

100T A-502 BUILDING 100, TOWERS 1 & 3, ENLARGED PLANS AND DETAILS

100T A-503 BUILDING 100, TOWER 2, ENLARGED PLANS

100T A-504 BUILDING 100, TOWER 2, EXPANSION JOINT DETAILS

100T A-505 BUILDING 100, TOWER 2, EXPANSION JOINT DETAILS

100T A-506 BUILDING 100, TOWERS 1, 2 AND 3, TYPICAL EXTERIOR CLADDING

DETAILS

100 A-401 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM BA-450B PLANS

100 A-402 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT FLOOR, TELECOM AND MPOE ROOM BB-221

100 A-403 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM BC-209A

100 A-404 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT FLOOR, MCR SWING BC-325

100 A-405 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM ZB-E03A

100 A-406 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM ZB-L06A

100 A-414 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 1A-314

100 A-415 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 1A-660A

100 A-416 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 1B-204B

100 A-417 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 1C-356A

100 A-424 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 2A-114

100 A-425 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 2B-340A

100 A-426 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 2C-420A

100 A-434 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 3A-100A

100 A-435 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 3B-310M

100 A-436 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 3C-204A

100 A-444 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 4A-136

100 A-445 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 4B-204A

100 A-446 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 4C-204A

100 A-454 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 5A-174

100 A-455 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 5B-358A

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100 A-456 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 5C-320A

100 A-464 BUILDING 100, SIXTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 6B-392A

103 A-411 BUILDING 103, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 4A-113A PLANS

104 A-411 BUILDING 104, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ENCLOSURE 111A

108 A-411 BUILDING 108, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 102G

108A A-411 BUILDING 108A, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 125

108A A-421 BUILDING 108A, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 232

109 A-401 BUILDING 109, BASEMENT FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM B-43

109 A-411 BUILDING 109, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 141

109 A-421 BUILDING 109, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 238A

110 A-411 BUILDING 110, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 125

110 A-412 BUILDING 110, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 136

110 A-421 BUILDING 110, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 228

110 A-422 BUILDING 110, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 235A

110 A-431 BUILDING 110, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 302B

120 A-411 BUILDING 120, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 114

123 A-411 BUILDING 123, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 105

125 A-411 BUILDING 125, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 116

125 A-421 BUILDING 125, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 216

000 A-506 PARTITION TYPES AND DETAILS

000 A-507 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

000 A-601 DOOR SCHEDULE, ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

000 A-602 GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

VOLUME 3 OF 4

000 G-001.3 COVER VOLUME 3

MECHANICAL

000 MP001 MECHANICAL GENERAL INFORMATION

000 MP002 PLUMBING GENERAL INFORMATION

000 MP003 FIRE SUPPRESSION GENERAL INFORMATION

000 M-501 MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING DETAILS

000 M-502 MECHANICAL RISER DIAGRAM BLDG 100

000 M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

000 M-504 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

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000 M-601 MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING SCHEDULES

000 M-602 MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING SCHEDULES

100 MP100 BUILDING 100, OVERALL BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

100 MP110 BUILDING 100, OVERALL FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

100 MP120 BUILDING 100, OVERALL SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

100 MP130 BUILDING 100, OVERALL THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

100 MP140 BUILDING 100, OVERALL FOURTH FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

100 MP150 BUILDING 100, OVERALL FIFTH FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

100 MP160 BUILDING 100, OVERALL SIXTH FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

108 MP110 BUILDING 108, OVERALL FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

108A MP110 BUILDING 108A, OVERALL FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR

MECHANICAL PLAN

109 MP110 BUILDING 109, OVERALL FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

110 MP110 BUILDING 110, OVERALL FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

110 MP120 BUILDING 110, OVERALL SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

110 MP130 BUILDING 110, OVERALL THIRD FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

120 MP110 BUILDING 120, OVERALL FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN

100T MP400 BUILDING 100, TYPICAL TELECOM ROOM PLANS

100T MP411 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-101 PLANS

100T MP412 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-102 PLANS

100T MP413 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-103 PLANS

100T MP421 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-201 PLANS

100T MP422 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-202 PLANS

100T MP423 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-203 PLANS

100T MP431 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-301 PLANS

100T MP432 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-302 PLANS

100T MP433 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-303 PLANS

100T MP441 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-401 PLANS

100T MP442 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-402 PLANS

100T MP443 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-403 PLANS

100T MP451 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-501 PLANS

100T MP452 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-502 PLANS

100T MP453 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-503 PLANS

100T MP461 BUILDING 100, SIXTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-601 PLANS

100T MP462 BUILDING 100, SIXTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-602 PLANS

100T MP463 BUILDING 100, SIXTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-603 PLANS

100 MP401 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT, TELECOM ROOM BA-450B PLANS

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100 MP402 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT, TELECOM ROOM BB-221 PLANS

100 MP403 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT, TELECOM ROOM BC-209A PLANS

100 MP404 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT FLOOR, MCR SWING BC-325

100 MP405 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT, TELECOM ROOM ZB-E03A PLANS

100 MP406 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT, TELECOM ROOM ZB-L06A PLANS

100 MP414 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 1A-314 PLANS

100 MP415 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 1A-660A PLANS

100 MP416 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 1B-204B PLANS

100 MP417 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 1C-356A PLANS

100 MP424 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 2A-114 PLANS

100 MP425 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 2B-340A PLANS

100 MP426 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 2C-420A PLANS

100 MP434 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 3A-100A PLANS

100 MP435 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 3B-310M PLANS

100 MP436 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 3C-204A PLANS

100 MP444 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 4A-136 PLANS

100 MP445 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 4B-204A PLANS

100 MP446 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 4C-204A PLANS

100 MP454 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 5A-174 PLANS

100 MP455 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 5B-358A PLANS

100 MP456 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 5C-320A PLANS

100 MP464 BUILDING 100, SIXTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 6B-392A PLANS

103 MP411 BUILDING 103, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 4A-133A PLANS

108 MP411 BUILDING 108, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM 101C PLANS

108A MP411 BUILDING 108A, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 125 PLANS

108A MP421 BUILDING 108A, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 232 PLANS

109 MP401 BUILDING 109, BASEMENT FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM B-43 PLANS

109 MP411 BUILDING 109, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 141 PLANS

109 MP421 BUILDING 109, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 238A PLANS

110 MP411 BUILDING 110, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 125 PLANS

110 MP412 BUILDING 110, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 136 PLANS

110 MP421 BUILDING 110, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 228 PLANS

110 MP422 BUILDING 110, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 235A PLANS

110 MP431 BUILDING 110, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 302B PLANS

120 MP411 BUILDING 120, FIRST FLOOR TELECOM ROOM 114 PLANS

123 MP411 BUILDING 123, FIRST FLOOR TELECOM ROOM PLANS

125 MP411 BUILDING 125, FIRST FLOOR TELECOM ROOM 116 PLANS

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125 MP421 BUILDING 125, SECOND FLOOR TELECOM ROOM 216 PLANS

VOLUME 4 OF 4

000 G-001.4 COVER VOLUME 4

ELECTRICAL

000 ET001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGENDS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

000 ET002 TECHNOLOGY GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND, AND ABBREVIATIONS

000 ET501 TYPICAL TELECOM ROOM DETAILS

000 ET502 ELECTRICAL AND TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

000 ET503 ELECTRICAL AND TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

000 ET504 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

000 ET505 CHANNEL RACK POWER AND TE DETAILS

000 ET506 TR RACK DETAIL, MAIN DISTRIBUTION AREA DETAILS, AND

SCHEDULES

000 ET507 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

000 ES101 SITE FIBER BACKBONE ROUTING PLAN

100 ET100 BUILDING 100, OVERALL BASEMENT FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

100 ET110 BUILDING 100, OVERALL FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

100 ET120 BUILDING 100, OVERALL SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

100 ET130 BUILDING 100, OVERALL THIRD FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

100 ET140 BUILDING 100, OVERALL FOURTH FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

100 ET150 BUILDING 100, OVERALL FIFTH FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

100 ET160 BUILDING 100, OVERALL SIXTH FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

103 ET110 BUILDING 103, OVERALL FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

104 ET110 BUILDING 104, OVERALL FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

108 ET110 BUILDING 108, OVERALL FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

108A ET110 BUILDING 108A, OVERALL FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL

PLAN

109 ET100 BUILDING 109, OVERALL BASEMENT FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

109 ET110 BUILDING 109, OVERALL FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

109 ET120 BUILDING 109, OVERALL SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

110 ET100 BUILDING 110, OVERALL BASEMENT FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

110 ET110 BUILDING 110, OVERALL FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

110 ET120 BUILDING 110, OVERALL SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

110 ET130 BUILDING 110, OVERALL THIRD FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

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120 ET110 BUILDING 120, OVERALL FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

123 ET110 BUILDING 123, OVERALL FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN

125 ET110 BUILDIING 125, OVERALL FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL

PLAN

100T ET311 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-101 SECTIONS

100T ET312 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-102 SECTIONS

100T ET313 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-103 SECTIONS

100T ET320 BUILDING 100, TYPICAL TOWER, SECTIONS - FLOORS 2 THRU 5

100T ET360 BUILDING 100, SIXTH FLOOR, TOWER TR SECTIONS

100T ET400 BUILDING 100, TYPICAL TOWER, TELECOM ROOM PLANS

100 ET401 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM BA-450B PLANS

100 ET402 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT FLOOR, TELECOM AND ENTRANCE ROOM B

ROOM BB-221 PLANS

100 ET403 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM BC-209A PLANS

100 ET404 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT FLOOR, MAIN COMPUTER ROOM BC-301

PLANS

100 ET405 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM ZB-E03A PLANS

100 ET406 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM ZB-L06A PLANS

100T ET411 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-101 PLANS

100T ET412 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-102 PLANS

100T ET413 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-103 PLANS

100 ET414 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 1A-314 PLANS

100 ET415 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 1A-660A

100 ET416 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 1B-204B PLANS

100 ET417 BUILDING 100, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 1C-356A PLANS

100T ET421 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-201 PLANS

100T ET422 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-202 PLANS

100T ET423 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-203 PLANS

100 ET424 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 2A-114 PLANS

100 ET425 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 2B-340A PLANS

100 ET426 BUILDING 100, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 2C-420A PLANS

100T ET431 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-301 PLANS

100T ET432 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-302 PLANS

100T ET433 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-303 PLANS

100 ET434 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 3A-100A PLANS

100 ET435 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 3B-310M PLANS

100 ET436 BUILDING 100, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 3C-204A PLANS

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100T ET441 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-401 PLANS

100T ET442 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-402 PLANS

100T ET443 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-403 PLANS

100 ET444 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 4A-136 PLANS

100 ET445 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 4B-204A PLANS

100 ET446 BUILDING 100, FOURTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 4C-204A PLANS

100T ET451 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-501 PLANS

100T ET452 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-502 PLANS

100T ET453 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-503 PLANS

100 ET454 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 5A-174 PLANS

100 ET455 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 5B-358A PLANS

100 ET456 BUILDING 100, FIFTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 5C-320A PLANS

100T ET461 BUILDING 100, SIXTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-601 PLANS

100T ET462 BUILDING 100, SIXTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-602 PLANS

100T ET463 BUILDING 100, SIXTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM T-603 PLANS

100 ET464 BUILDING 100, SIXTH FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 6B-392A PLANS

100 ET465 BUILDING 100, BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR POWER ENLARGEMENTS

100 ET466 BUILDING 100, SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR POWER ENLARGEMENTS

100 ET467 BUILDING 100, THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR POWER ENLARGEMENTS

100 ET468 BUILDING 100, FIFTH AND SIXTH FLOOR POWER ENLARGEMENTS

103 ET411 BUILDING 103, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 4A-113A PLANS

104 ET411 BUILDING 104, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 109 PLANS

108 ET411 BUILDING 108, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 102G PLANS

108A ET411 BUILDING 108A, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 125 PLANS

108A ET421 BUILDING 108A, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 232 PLANS

109 ET401 BUILDING 109, BASEMENT FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM B-43 PLANS

109 ET411 BUILDING 109, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 141 PLANS

109 ET421 BUILDING 109, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 238A PLANS

110 ET411 BUILDING 110, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 125 PLANS

110 ET412 BUILDING 110, FIRST FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 136 PLANS

110 ET421 BUILDING 110, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 228 PLANS

110 ET422 BUILDING 110, SECOND FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 235A PLANS

110 ET431 BUILDING 110, THIRD FLOOR, TELECOM ROOM 302B PLANS

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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 building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the Houston EHRM

Infrastructure Upgrades project as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

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

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. STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

A. ITEM I, BASE BID – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes selective demolition, general construction, and alterations (including necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items). Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required demolition and construction work on this project including Architectural Modifications, Fire Protection Systems, Plumbing Systems, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, and

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Telecommunication Systems as described in the Specifications and indicated on the Construction Documents.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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 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. 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 the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

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

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1. 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).

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

EDMS system.

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

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

01 00 00 - 4 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 its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility Manager.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

B. 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. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

G. 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.

H. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor.

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3. 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.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction staging 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.

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

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air

01 00 00 - 7 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, and receive written approval not less than 14 days prior to work activity. 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 Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, and receive written approval not less than 14 days prior to work activity. Interruption work shall be performed as directed by the

COR.

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

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

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L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

O. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workers shall not pass through the service area during this period:

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

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

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4).

C. 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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors hall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures

01 00 00 - 11 of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of

Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation

(CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance

Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-

7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

a) Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261........Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262........Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous

Waste

40 CFR 263........Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761........PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172........Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173........Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173........Subpart A General

49 CFR 173........Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

49 CFR 173........Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA..............Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-

PCB-7

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

IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract.