Attachment 2 - SPECS 687-21-106 Replace Mechanical and Plumbing 06-25-2025.pdf

Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center

REPLACE MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS

Project Number 687-21-106 Walla Walla, Washington

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

March 17, 2025

100% Construction Documents

GDM A-E, Inc.

4317 6th Avenue SE, Suite 300 Lacey, Washington 98503

JMWM VAMC 100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

WALLA WALLA, WA 2025/03/17

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SECTION 00 01 10

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THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW FORM A PART OF THE CONTRACT.

DIVISION 00 – SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements

01 00 00.11 Station Rules

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

01 35 26 Safety Requirements

01 42 19 Reference Standards

01 45 00 Quality Control

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

01 78 00 Closeout Submittals

01 78 23 Operating & Maintenance Data

01 78 24.10 Facility Data

01 78 24.20 Facility Data Workbook

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

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DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal

07 84 00 Firestopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS (NOT USED)

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-

Structural Components

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems

22 09 24 Continuous Water Quality Monitoring And

Instrumentation

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping

22 31 11 Water Softeners

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

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

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings

23 34 00 HVAC Fans

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling

Units

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps

23 81 45 Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units

23 82 16 Air Coils

23 84 00 Humidity Control Equipment

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and

Cables

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26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage

Transformers

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards

26 24 16 Panelboards

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

26 43 13 Surge Protective Device

26 51 00 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

27 10 00 Structured Cabling

27 15 13 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork

31 23 19 Dewatering

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

32 17 23 Pavement Markings

32 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems

33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution

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DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01 00 00

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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 removal of existing structures and/or components, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for VA Project 687-21-106 Replace Mechanical and Plumbing Systems as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the COR and in accordance with the information provided in solicitation.

C. Offices of GDM A-E, Inc., 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 commissioning authority retained by Department of Veterans Affairs or the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable 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 3 working 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. 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.

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

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H. The Key Personnel assigned by the contractor for the performance of work on this contract shall be acceptable to VA in terms of personal and professional conduct and technical knowledge. Should the assignment to this contract of any person by the contractor be deemed to conflict with the interests of VA, or in the event performance is deemed to be unsatisfactory at any time during the life of the contract, the COR or Contracting Officer may notify the contractor and request the person be removed from the assignment. The reason for removal will be documented in a request to receive key personnel replacement within 3 business days of the notification will be made. Replacement of key personnel qualifications shall be equal to or greater than those of the key personnel being replaced. Employment and staffing difficulties will not be justification for failure to meet established schedules. The contractor is required to submit a resume with qualifications for the proposed replacement which shall be approved by the COR and Contracting Officer prior to the replacement starting work.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, General Construction:

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

2. Site survey work to document location of existing utilities in areas of exterior work & as-built locations of new exterior utility work.

B. ITEM II, Plumbing:

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

a. Removal of plumbing systems and components in whole or in part.

b. Installation of plumbing systems and components.

C. ITEM III, Mechanical Work:

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

a. Demolition of existing HVAC and steam systems and components in whole or in part.

b. Installation of new HVAC systems and components.

c. Installation of new steam systems and components.

d. Modifications to existing DDC controls.

e. Addition of DDC systems to certain buildings.

f. Setup, programming, and adjustment of new & modified systems.

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D. ITEM IV, Electrical System Work:

1. Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical systems construction work on this project including:

a. Demand metering of certain electrical panels.

b. Disconnect power to mechanical equipment to be demolished.

c. Demolition of electrical components.

d. Installation of new electrical components to provide power for new mechanical and plumbing systems and equipment.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted.

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 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.

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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.

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 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 diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

6. Notify COR and 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. Contractors shall park in authorized areas only. If change in parking area is needed, the contractor is required to submit a request to the COR including reason and number of parking spots required and have a planning meeting with COR. That planning meeting must occur a minimum of 14 calendar days before parking is needed.

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F. Personal Conduct:

1. Every person who enters the Medical Center’s grounds 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 Medical Center’s grounds.

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

4. The Government 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. VAAR 852.236-80 is hereby incorporated via reference.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government 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.

1. Any structures or items left by the contractor on the Walla Walla

VAMC for longer than 21 days after demobilization will become property of the Walla Walla VAMC and the contractor will be debited the cost of their removal, disposal and any site restoration required.

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. FAR 52.236-10 is hereby incorporated via reference.

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

1. Contractor is required to request any changes in working space or storage space from the COR 14 calendar days in advance from change.

F. Workers are subject to rules of 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 construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

H. 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.

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 Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

I. Public 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 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 and propose a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, including effect on Medical Center spaces (i.e. dust creation, noise, etc.), the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used

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during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall propose to 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 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 may be vacated at the descretion of the COR.

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 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.

L. When a building, portion of a building, 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 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) and a maximum temperature of 27 degrees C (81 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 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 on drawings; or, in absence of such indication, utilities shall be demolished back to source. Planned demolition shall be submitted as a submittal for review by the AE & the COR 14 calendar days before planned demolition.

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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. 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.

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 Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours and at no additional expense to the Government.

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.

a. Examples of a major interruption include those affecting patient care, requiring the rescheduling of patient care activities, requiring the relocation of staff, impacting Government operations, etc.

5. Any emergency requiring an immediate shutdown will be reported immediately to the COR. The Contractor will prepare and forward to the Contracting Officer a written report of the situation, why it happened, a schedule of any further corrective work needed, and what, if any steps are being taken to prevent a recurrence.

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 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.

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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. Reference Far 52.236-10 in General Conditions.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey Plan: Before any work is started, contractor shall submit a site survey documentation plan to the COR. The plan shall provide a detailed description of how the Contractor shall make a thorough survey, including video documentation, of areas of building(s) in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report including video survey, signed by both, to the COR.

B. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of areas of building(s) in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the COR. 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 area(s) of building(s).

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 the COR.

C. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of the 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).

D. Re-Survey: Thirty calendar 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, including video documentation. 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:

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

E. 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 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 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 shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures 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

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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 COR who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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 01 57 19, Temporary Environmental Controls, 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. FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," is hereby incorporated by reference. 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. The 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;

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

E. FAR 52.236-9 is hereby incorporated by reference.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

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

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

Contractor will provide a plan for restoration if a service is damaged.

This plan will include, at a minimum, risk analysis to services, subcontractors that will restore services at medium to high risk, and maximum expected timetable for restoration.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

B. Surveyor scope of work shall include:

1. Locating & documenting locations of existing utilities in areas where work exterior to buildings is shown on drawings.

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2. As-built documentation of location for new steam vaults provided under this contract.

a. Survey shall include detailed location, orientation, and elevation of piping within new or modified steam vaults.

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work.

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the COR.

2. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all lines and other marks established by the COR until authorized to remove them.

3. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the COR may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. Shall be in accoradance with Section 01 78 00, CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS.

1.14 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Shall be in accoradance with Section 01 78 00, CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS.

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on 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.

1.16 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.

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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, (2021 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.

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, heat production and distribution system, condensate returns, 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.

E. All damaged items and repairs must be documented as part of the commissioning process.

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

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1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. Environmental Conditioning: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to workers 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. Furnish temporary cooling to prevent injury to workers and materials.

B. Where utilities are interrupted to occupied or in-use areas of the Medical Center, provide equivalent temporary utilities in compliance with VA requirements, such as 70F-75F ambient temperature, potable water for drinking, temporary restrooms, lighting, humidity control, etc., as required.

C. Data Room Heating/Cooling/Humidification/Dehumidification: Furnish temporary heating, cooling, humidification, & dehumidification provisions to maintain required conditions in all operational data room spaces.

1. Maintain the following conditions:

a. Temperature: 60-90°F.

b. Humidity: 5-80% RH, non-condensing.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. Electricity for all uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

1. Obtain water by connecting to the 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 Medical Center's system.

F. FAR 52.236-14 is hereby incorporated by reference.

1.19 TESTS

A. As per specification Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS, Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS, Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS, Section 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC, and Section 26 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor

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shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. Mechanical and 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. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation.

Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

E. 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.

F. 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.

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01 78 23, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

DATA.

B. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as specified.

1.21 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones including electronic indexing, navigation, storage and remote access to the documentation, as per these specifications.

B. Photographs shall be digital, with minimum resolution of 6MP.

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C. Contractor shall provide photographs of the following:

1. Existing condition of all work areas, including immediate work area and surrounding areas.

2. Daily photos of all areas where work is performed on that day to document construction progress.

3. Completed work in each work area.

D. Electronic photos shall be named and organized by building number, room number, and date.

E. Contractor shall provide sufficient number of photos of each work area to document existing conditions, construction progress, and final condition of each work area to the satisfaction of the COR.

F. Where work includes items such as piping, ductwork, wiring, or others that are to be installed in a shaft, above a ceiling system, buried, encased in concrete, or otherwise concealed from view, photos shall be taken of all such areas and items prior to them being concealed.

G. Photos shall be stored and organized on the project management software platform provided by the Contractor for the project.

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