Attachment 2-653-23-101_Roseburg_Repair-Replace_Final_Construct Specs.pdf

Construction Documents – 100% Construction Documents:

Specifications April 25, 2024

Department of Veterans Affairs

Repair / Replace Campus Sewer Lines – Roseburg, OR

Project No. 653‐23-101

Contract No. 36C26023N0306

Roseburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center

913 NW Garden Valley Boulevard, Roseburg, OR 97471

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC)

6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300

Independence, OH 44131

Prepared by:

GDM of Oregon

1000 W. Steuben St., Unit 3 Bingen, WA 98605

Roseburg VAMC Campus 100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS Roseburg, OR 04/25/2024

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10

THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW FORM A PART OF THE CONTRACT.

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS # of Pages

00 01 10 Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………4

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets……………………………………………………22

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements…………………………………………………………28

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules…………………………………………………………………12

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures…………………………………………………………10

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples………8

01 35 26 Safety Requirements……………………………………………………………32

01 42 19 Reference Standards……………………………………………………………12

01 45 00 Quality Control………………………………………………………………………12

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services………………………………………10

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls……………………………8

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management……………………………………8

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys…………………………………………………………………………………8

02 41 00 Selective Demolition…………………………………………………………12

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement………………………………10

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement…………………………………………8

02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement…………………………………………8

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast In Place Concrete……………………………………………………34

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION (NOT USED)

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DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING (NOT USED)

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

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System…………………………4

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations…11

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork………………………………………………………………………………………17

31 23 19 Dewatering………………………………………………………………………………………6

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill………………………………………………………………………………6

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements………………………………………………………………………………17

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving…………………………………………………………………………17

32 17 23 Pavement Markings…………………………………………………………………17

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation……………………………………………………………17

32 90 00 Planting.………………………………………………………………………………………17

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities………………………………………………26

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities………………………………………………………17

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

SECTION 00 01 15

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

SHEET DRAWING TITLE

2 00-CG-002 GENERAL NOTES

3 00-CG-003 GENERAL NOTES

4 00-CG-004 GENERAL NOTES

5 00-CE-101 TEMPORARY POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

6 00-CE-201 TEMPORARY POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN - STORM SEWER

7 00-CE-301 TEMPORARY POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN - PAVING

8 02-CE-101 EROSION CONTROL NOTES AND DETIALS

9 02-CE-102 EROSION CONTROL NOTES AND DETIALS

10 00-CS-101 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

11 00-CS-102 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

12 00-CS-103 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

13 00-CS-104 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

14 00-CS-105 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

15 00-CS-106 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

16 00-CS-107 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

17 00-CU-100 COVER SHEET - IMPROVMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

18 00-CU-101 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

19 00-CU-102 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

20 00-CU-103 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

21 00-CU103.1 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

22 00-CU-104 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

23 00-CU-105 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

24 00-CU-106 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

25 00-CU-107 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

26 00-CU-108 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

27 00-CU-109 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

28 00-CU-110 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

29 00-CU-111 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

30 00-CU-112 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

31 00-CU-113 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

32 00-CU-114 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

33 00-CU-115 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

34 00-CU-116 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

35 00-CU-117 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

36 00-CU-118 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - SANITARY SEWER

37 02-CU-100 SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM - DETAILS

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38 02-CU-102 SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM - DETAILS

39 02-CU-103 SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM - DETAILS

40 00-ES-100 VA ROSEBURG CAMPUS FLOW METER LOCATION SITE PLANS

41 00-EJ-101 EXISTING SSMH 1065 FLOW METER DETAILS

42 00-EJ-102 NEW SSMH 1000 FLOW METER DETAILS

43 00-CS-201 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - STORM SEWER

44 00-CS-202 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - STORM SEWER

45 00-CS-203 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - STORM SEWER

46 00-CS-204 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - STORM SEWER

47 00-CS-205 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - STORM SEWER

48 00-CS-206 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - STORM SEWER

49 00-CS-207 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - STORM SEWER

50 00-CS-208 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - STORM SEWER

51 00-CU-200 COVER SHEET - IMPROVMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

52 00-CU-201 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

53 00-CU-202 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

54 00-CU-203 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

55 00-CU-204 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

56 00-CU-205 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

57 00-CU-206 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

58 00-CU-207 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

59 00-CU-208 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

60 00-CU-209 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

61 00-CU-210 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

62 00-CU-211 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

63 00-CU-212 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

64 00-CU-213 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

65 00-CU-214 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

66 00-CU-215 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

67 00-CU-216 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

68 00-CU-216.1 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

69 00-CU-217 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

70 00-CU-218 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

71 00-CU-219 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

72 00-CU-220 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

73 00-CU-221 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

74 00-CU-222 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

75 00-CU-223 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

76 00-CU-224 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

77 00-CU-225 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

78 00-CU-226 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STORM SEWER

79 00-CS-209 STORM SEWER MONITORING LOCATIONS

80 02-CU-200 STORM SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM - DETAILS

81 02-CU-202 STORM SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM - DETAILS

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82 00-CS-301 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - PAVING

83 00-CS-302 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - PAVING

84 00-CS-303 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - PAVING

85 00-CS-304 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - PAVING

86 00-CS-305 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - PAVING

87 00-CS-306 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - PAVING

88 00-CS-307 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - PAVING

89 00-CS-308 EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN - PAVING

90 00-CP-101 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

91 00-CP-102 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

92 00-CP-103 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

93 00-CP-104 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

94 00-CP-105 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

95 00-CP-106 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

96 00-CP-107 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

97 00-CP-108 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

98 00-CP-109 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

99 00-CP-110 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

100 00-CP-111 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

101 00-CP-112 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

102 00-CP-113 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

103 00-CP-114 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

104 00-CP-115 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

105 00-CP-116 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

106 00-CP-117 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PAVING

107 02-CP-100 PAVEMENT - DETAILS

108 02-CP-101 PAVEMENT - DETAILS

109 00-CP-201 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STRIPING

110 00-CP-202 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STRIPING

111 00-CP-203 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STRIPING

112 00-CP-204 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STRIPING

113 00-CP-205 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STRIPING

114 00-CP-206 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - STRIPING

115 02-CP-200 STRIPING - DETAILS

116 00-CU-400 IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - IRRIGATION

117 00-CU-401 IRRIGATION - NOTES & DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1

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 partly removal of portions of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Roseburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center Project Number 653-23-101 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made in accordance with what is listed in the solicitation and at the discretion of the contracting officer.

C. Offices of GDM of Oregon (GDM), of Vancouver, Washington, 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 COR or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratories or commissioning authority testing laboratory retained by the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratories or commissioning authority 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 work days 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.

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a qualified "competent person" (CP) per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

1. A superintendent/competent person shall have the 30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course.

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2. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by the VA COR with input from the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team.

3. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.

H. Terms used in this contract such as Veterans Affairs (VA) and Government; Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) may be used interchangeably, and refer to the same entity.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, General Construction:

1. Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, drainage, sewer, necessary removal and/or modifications of existing structures and construction, patching and finishing work, and certain other items.

2. Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the required Civil work on this project including:

a. Replacement or repair of existing sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems, as needed.

b. Replacement or repair of existing roads, as needed.

c. Installation of a flow meter in the sanitary sewer line with a wireless system that reports directly to the local utility service.

d. Installation of a monitoring device in the storm sewer line to identify pollutants of concern and their concentration level.

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.

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give two week’s notice to the COR so that security escort or 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 COR.

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 COR.

C. Key Control:

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

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

3. The General Contractor shall provide temporary lock cylinders for use by the contractors during the construction period.

a. Lock cores shall be compatible with existing door hardware.

b. Existing lock cores are dormakaba 6 pin cores with VA keyway.

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

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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 COR upon request.

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

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

6. Notify COR and VA Police 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. General Contractor and subcontractors shall park on campus in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility Manager.

F. Personal Conduct:

1. Every person who enters the VA Medical Center is expected to conduct themselves in a professional responsible manner without the need to enumerate every expected or prohibited behavior.

2. Weapons, ammunition, explosives, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the VA Medical Center’s grounds.

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3. There shall be no solicitations or sales of any kind on the VA Medical Center’s grounds.

4. VA reserves the right to refuse to permit employment on the Work or require dismissal from the Work of any subcontractor who, by reason of previous unsatisfactory work on Department of Veterans Affairs project or for any other reason, is considered by the COR to be incompetent or otherwise objectionable.

5. See VA Acquisition Regulation(VAAR)852.236-80 for additional stipulation.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on VA Medical Center premises to areas authorized or approved by the COR. 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 COR 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 COR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the COR.

When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. See FAR 52.236-10 for additional stipulations.

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

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

G. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of

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H. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of VA Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

1. 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 where required by limited working space.

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

3. 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 2 work days.

a. Provide unobstructed access to VA Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

4. Where access by VA 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.

I. 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 and the Utility Company involved.

J. Phasing:

1. The VA 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 plan to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

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Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR 2 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 the COR and Contractor.

K. All buildings on the campus will be occupied during performance of work but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the VA Medical Center’s 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 the VA Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

L. When a portion of a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 18 degrees C (65 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.

M. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for VA 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 the COR.

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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 the COR. Sanitary sewer lines must be kept operational. If construction work will disrupt the flow for the sanitary sewer, a bypass must be installed to keep the sanitary sewer line operational at all times. 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, and the COR and the VE Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

N. All services to be abandoned such as wires, cables, raceways, ducts, pipes, and the like and their hangers or supports, are to be removed entirely back to the point of connection to the active utility (i.e. piping and ductwork back to active mains, electrical wires and cables back to active circuitry, and all empty raceways). If items are noted to be abandoned in place, they are to be sealed, capped, or plugged.

O. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of VA 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.

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

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

OF ROADWAYS.

Q. See Far 52.236-10 for future stipulations.

1.7 ALTERATION - NOT USED

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from VA Medical Center per specification Section 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management.

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

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the

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

C. Refer to Section 31 20 00 Earthwork for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate VA Medical Center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

2. Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

3. Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

4. Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

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E. See FAR 52.236-9 for additional stipulations.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, relocate, 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, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, irrigation, paving, roads, walks, utilities, 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 at no additional cost to the government.

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. Contractor is solely responsible for any false work, shoring, trenching, stabilizing, dewatering, benching, stockpiling, Maintenance Of Traffic devices and plans, Interim Life Safety devices and plans and safety measures to complete the work.

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall keep on the work site a copy of the Drawings and Specifications and shall at all times give the COR access thereto. Anything mentioned in the Specification and not shown on the Drawings, or shown on the Drawings and not mentioned in the Specifications, shall be of like effect as if shown or mentioned in both. In case of difference between Drawings and Specifications, the Contractor shall issue a Request for Information (RFI) requesting confirmation as to which shall govern. In case of discrepancy in the figures, in the Drawings, or in the Specifications, the matter shall be promptly submitted to the COR, who shall promptly make a determination in writing. Any adjustment by the Contractor without such a determination shall be at the Contractor’s own risk and expense. The COR shall furnish from time to time such

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B. Wherever in the Specifications or upon the Drawings the words “directed”, “required”, “ordered”, “designated”, “prescribed”, or words of like import are used, it shall be understood that the “direction”, “requirement”, “order”, “designation”, or “prescription” of the COR is intended and similarly the words “approved”, “acceptable”, “satisfactory”, or words of the like import shall mean “approved by”, or “acceptable to”, or “satisfactory to” the Contracting Officer, unless otherwise expressly stated.

C. Where “as shown”, “as indicated”, “as detailed” or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that the reference is made to the Drawings accompanying this Contract unless stated otherwise. The word “provided” as used herein shall be understood to mean “provide complete in place”, that is “furnished and installed”.

D. Upon completing the work under this Contract, the Contractor shall furnish two complete sets of all shop drawings as finally approved. These drawings shall show all changes and revisions made up to the time the equipment is completed and accepted.

E. The COR’s interpretation of the Drawings and Specification will be final, subject to the disputes clause.

F. Large scale drawings supersede small scale drawings.

G. Dimensions govern in all cases. Scaling of Drawings may be done only for general location.

H. Dimensions shown of existing work and all dimensions required for work that is to connect with existing work, shall be verified by the Contractor by actual measurement of the existing work. Any work at variance with that specified or shown in the Drawings shall not be performed by the Contractor until approved in writing by the COR.

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings in Revit (version 2022) 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's review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version Revit (version 2022) to the

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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.

E. Failure to keep as-built drawings up-to-date shall be cause for withholding payments.

F. Contractor is to provide an updated sequence of operation in digital format indicating all changes made to the original sequence of operation.

1.13 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the construction period and warranty period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the COR 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.

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 COR 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 COR to proceed against the Contractor.

B. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the COR, the Contractor shall meet with the 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 Contracting Officer 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

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

1. 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. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the 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.

a. 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.

b. 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.

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

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

1) Code 1-Electrical

(a) Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

(b) Security lights.

(c) Smoke detectors.

2) Code 3-Electrical

(a) Exterior lights not operational.

3) Code 1-Gas

(a) Leaks and pipeline breaks.

4) Code 1-Heat

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(a) Power failure affecting heat.

5) Code 3

(a) All work not listed above.

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on VA Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2020 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations.

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

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

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5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of HVAC systems and equipment and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

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

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

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

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contactor will not have access of use of existing elevators.

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by VA Medical Center. Contractor shall keep such places clean at all times and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workers. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted.

Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials.

B. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the VA Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat.

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Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

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

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

D. See Far 52.236-14 in General Conditions for additional stipulations.

1.19 TESTS

A. Pre-test electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

B. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

C. Electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed.

1. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related subsystems and components may include return air, exhaust air, makeup air, outside air, refrigerant, controls, and electrical power, etc.

D. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

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

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1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified but no later than 2 weeks prior to final inspection.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site.

Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment.

All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections.