Attachment 4 Specifications - FCA Renovate Bldg 11 Mech Rm.pdf

FCA RENOVATE BLDG. 11 MECH. RM.

KERRVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER

Kerrville, Texas

Construction Documents

SPECIFICATIONS

November 22, 2022

Project Number 671A4-22-106

Renovate Bldg. 11 Mech Room Project Number 671A4-22-106

VA 06-01-15

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SECTION 00 00 01

SEAL CERTIFICATIONS

ROMANYK CONSULTING CORP.

Architecture:

00 01 10 Table of Contents

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

01 00 00 General Requirements

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

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 45 00 Special Inspections

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

02 41 00 Demolition

02 82 11 Asbestos Removal

04 20 00 Unit Masonry

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal

07 84 00 Firestopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

08 11 13 HM Doors and Frames

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes

09 83 16 Acoustical Finish

09 91 00 Painting

11 13 00 Recessed Dock Lift

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12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework

12 36 00 Countertops

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

IMEG GROUP

Structure

03 30 53 Cast-In-Place Concrete

Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection:

21 12 13 Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment

22 05 19 Meters and Gauges for Plumbing Piping

22 05 23 General Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping

22 14 29 Sump Pumps

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

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 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping

23 34 00 HVAC Fans

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Electrical and Fire Alarm:

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

26 29 11 Motor Controllers

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

26 51 00 Interior Lighting

ROMANYK CONSULTING CORP.

Technology:

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communication Systems

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communication Systems

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wirings

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling

32 31 40 High Security Fences and gates

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 00 01 Seal Certifications 00 01 10 Table of Contents 09-21 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 05-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 11-21 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Asbestos Removal 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

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DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS – NOT USED

08 11 13 HM Doors and Frames 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21 09 83 16 Acoustical Finish 09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 13 00 Recessed Dock Lift

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

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12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 01-21 12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements For Non-Structural Components 01-21

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results For Plumbing 09-20 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements For Plumbing Equipment 09-20 22 05 19 Meters And Gauges For Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves For Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15 22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 09-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation

Equipment 02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 02-20

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23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-22

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

Division 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communication Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communication Systems 10-18 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY – NOT USED

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

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DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 4o High Security Fences and Gates 08 16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES –NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

NUMBER SHEET TITLE

GENERAL

GI100 PROJECT COVER SHEET

GI101 SHEET INDEX, ABBREVIATIONS, AND SYMBOLS

GI102 SITE PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AD100 ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLANS - DEMOLITION

AE100 ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLANS

AE500 DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

AE501 DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

STRUCTURE

11-S001 GENERAL NOTES

11-S100 BASEMENT RENO DEMOLISH AND NEW PLANS

SPRINKLER

11-F-100

11-FD100

FIRE PROTECTION SYMBOLS, NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - SPRINKLER DEMOLITION

11-FP100 ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - SPRINKLER

PLUMBING

11-P-100 PLUMBING SYMBOLS, NOTES, AND ABBREVIATIONS

11-PP101 PLUMBING SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

11-PD100 ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – PLUMBING DEMOLITION

11-PD101 ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – SANITARY DEMOLITION

11-PD100 ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - PLUMBING

11-PP101 ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - SANITARY

MECHANICAL

11-M-100 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS, NOTES, AND ABBREVIATIONS

11-M-101 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES & DETAILS

11-M-102 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

11-MP100 ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT DEMOLITION

11-MP101 ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – HYDRONIC PIPING DEMOLITION

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11-MP100 ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – MECHANIAL EQUIPMENT

11-MP101 ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – HYDRONIC PIPING

ELECTRICAL

11-E-001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS, NOTES, AND ABBREVIATIONS

11-ED100 ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

11-EL100 ENLARGED BASEMENT LIGHTING FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL

11-EP100 ENLARGED BASEMENT POWER FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL

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FIRE ALARM

1-FA001 FIRE ALARM LEGEND, SCHEDULES AND ABBREVIATIONS

1-FA101 BASEMENT PLAN - FIRE ALARM

1-FA131 LEVEL 03 PLAN - FIRE ALARM

1-FA200 FIRE ALARM DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Project

Number 671A4-22-106 Project title BUILDING 11 MECH RM RENOVATION at the VAMC in

Kerrville, Texas as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Only one site visit will be scheduled prior to the bid date. Attendance is recommended.

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

Company Romanyk Consulting Corporation Address 3308 Preston Road, Suite 350-164 Plano, Texas 75093 Gary Friedman (gary.friedman@romanykconsulting.com)

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by

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

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID

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Scope of work summary: The main part of the hospital (building 11) has eight stories (basement to 7th floor); and a mechanical penthouse on the roof level with a sub-basement (pipe basement) under entire footprint of building. The building does not have interstitial spaces above each floor. The Mechanical Room Renovation shall achieve energy performance 30% beyond ASHRAE

90.1-2004 to comply with EPAct 2005 and equipped with new exhaust fans, automatic shut off devices and tamper resistant laminar flow devices. The electrical service for the spaces shall utilize Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) equipment tied to the existing AMR system to improve energy efficiency. An asbestos survey(s) identifies approximate quantities of ACM in type and location for select abatement from the general limits of the work. Impacted areas and systems that are likely to contain asbestos have been identified and removed as necessary prior to the start of the contract. Outages shall be minimized, and temporary conditions planned to maintain critical utility systems. Suitable space/access for mechanical room equipment maintenance must be maintained throughout construction. To keep the number of outages to a minimum, work should be grouped on common equipment (i.e. same Exhaust or zones) or in common mechanical rooms if affected. A detailed Statement of work scope, phasing, ICRA (Infection

Control Risk Assessment) and asbestos abatement are provided on the drawings and specifications.

B. All work to be done in a first-class manner as approved by the COR.

1.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

A. The period of performance for this project shall be 130 calendar days total for completion of all contractual obligations. The period of performance begins on the date of the Notice To Proceed, and includes but is not limited to submittal review and product procurement, all construction services required, all punch list items reconciled, and ending once close-out services have been completed, and close-out documents have been distributed to the owner, including the as-builts. The contractor shall provide a project schedule accounting for all material lead times to be approved by the VA.

1.5 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.

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1.6 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 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. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General

Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General

Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the

Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

3. 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”.

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

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5. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law

Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

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

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

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

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

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

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. A limited number of 2 permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility

Manager.

E. VA Security Clause Restrictions

1. The certification and accreditation requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation

Package is not required for this procurement.

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

B. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways and as authorized by the Contracting Officer and 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.

C. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be Only within the construction area.

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

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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Contractor.

G. Phasing:

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

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, on sheet 11-GI100 – 11-GI105.

3. Phasing:

a. Phasing to be reviewed and confirmed with the VA.

H. Part of Bldg. 11 will be vacated by Government in accordance with the approved schedule, beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

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

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

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

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J. 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; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

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

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 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.

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

COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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

Contractor.

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

L. 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.

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

M. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR.

This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

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

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

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

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.

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR , to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and

"CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.9 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:

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

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

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

Contractor's operation.

1.10 RESTORATION

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. 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.

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E. 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 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

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

1.12 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.11 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 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, (2014 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

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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 heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, 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.

1.12 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing freight elevators for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use elevators freight elevators.

Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans

Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a) Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b) Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c) Finish flooring.

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3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractors expense.

4. Patient and VA staff use of freight elevators will take priority over use of contractor.

5. Contractor shall be required to keep clean on a daily basis the freight elevators used.

1.13 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center . Contractor shall keep such places clean 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.

1.14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the

Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

1.15 TESTS

A. Testing to include pressure tests on new duct work, all lines prior to connection, and test and balance. No commissioning will be required. 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 shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

B. Pre-test mechanical and 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. For example, air conditioning

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Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, 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.

1.16 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.

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.

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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. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the

VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.17 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The Government shall deliver to the Contractor, the Government-furnished property shown on the drawings .

B. Equipment furnished by Government to be installed by Contractor will be furnished to

Contractor at the Medical Center.

C. Contractor will be provided Government Furnished Equipment at such time as needed. No requirement to store.

D. Notify Contracting Officer in writing, 60 days in advance, of date on which Contractor will be prepared to receive equipment furnished by Government. Arrangements will then be made by the Government for delivery of equipment.

1. Immediately upon delivery of equipment, Contractor shall arrange for a joint inspection thereof with a representative of the Government. At such time the Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of equipment described, make notations, and immediately furnish the

Government representative with a written statement as to its condition or shortages.

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2. Contractor thereafter is responsible for such equipment until such time as acceptance of contract work is made by the Government.

E. Equipment furnished by the Government will be delivered in a partially assembled (knock down) condition in accordance with existing standard commercial practices, complete with all fittings, fastenings, and appliances necessary for connections to respective services installed under contract. All fittings and appliances (i.e., couplings, ells, tees, nipples, piping, conduits, cables, and the like) necessary to make the connection between the Government furnished equipment item and the utility stubup shall be furnished and installed by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

F. Completely assemble and install the Government furnished equipment in place ready for proper operation in accordance with specifications and drawings.

G. Furnish supervision of installation of equipment at construction site by qualified factory trained technicians regularly employed by the equipment manufacturer.

1.18 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment and items indicated or otherwise shown to be relocated by the Contractor.

B. Perform relocation of such equipment or items at such times and in such a manner as directed by the COR.

C. Suitably cap existing service lines, such as steam, condensate return, water, drain, gas, air, vacuum and/or electrical, at the main whenever such lines are disconnected from equipment to be relocated. Remove abandoned lines in finished areas and cap as specified herein before under paragraph "Abandoned Lines".

D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and installation of relocated equipment; and leave such equipment in proper operating condition.

E. All service lines such as noted above for relocated equipment shall be in place at point of relocation ready for use before any existing equipment is disconnected. Make relocated existing equipment ready for operation or use immediately after reinstallation.

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1.19 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm (three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by COR.

D. Drawing details in VA Signage Design Manual, Section 11 Specialty Signs (found on VA TIL) show required legend and other characteristics of sign and are shown on the drawings.

E. Post the number of accident free days on a daily basis.

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SECTION 01 32 16.15

PROJECT SCHEDULES

(SMALL PROJECTS – DESIGN/BID/BUILD)

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. The Contractor shall develop a Critical Path Method (CPM) plan and schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the contract requirements (Project Schedule), and shall keep the Project Schedule up-to-date in accordance with the requirements of this section and shall utilize the plan for scheduling, coordinating and monitoring work under this contract (including all activities of subcontractors, equipment vendors and suppliers). Conventional Critical Path Method (CPM) technique shall be utilized to satisfy both time and cost applications.

1.2 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE:

A. The Contractor shall designate an authorized representative responsible for the Project

Schedule including preparation, review and progress reporting with and to the Contracting

Officer's Representative (COR).

B. The Contractor's representative shall have direct project control and complete authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in fulfilling the requirements of this specification section.

C. The Contractor’s representative shall have the option of developing the project schedule within their organization or to engage the services of an outside consultant. If an outside scheduling consultant is utilized, Section 1.3 of this specification will apply.

1.3 CONTRACTOR'S CONSULTANT:

A. The Contractor shall submit a qualification proposal to the COR, within 10 days of bid acceptance. The qualification proposal shall include:

1. The name and address of the proposed consultant.

2. Information to show that the proposed consultant has the qualifications to meet the requirements specified in the preceding paragraph.

3. A representative sample of prior construction projects, which the proposed consultant has performed complete project scheduling services. These representative samples shall be of similar size and scope.

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B. The Contracting Officer has the right to approve or disapprove the proposed consultant, and will notify the Contractor of the VA decision within seven calendar days from receipt of the qualification proposal. In case of disapproval, the Contractor shall resubmit another consultant within 10 calendar days for renewed consideration. The Contractor shall have their scheduling consultant approved prior to submitting any schedule for approval.

1.4 COMPUTER PRODUCED SCHEDULES

A. The contractor shall provide monthly, to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), all computer-produced time/cost schedules and reports generated from monthly project updates. This monthly computer service will include: three copies of up to five different reports (inclusive of all pages) available within the user defined reports of the scheduling software approved by the

Contracting Officer; a hard copy listing of all project schedule changes, and associated data, made at the update and an electronic file of this data; and the resulting monthly updated schedule in PDM format. These must be submitted with and substantively support the contractor’s monthly payment request and the signed look ahead report. The COR shall identify the five different report formats that the contractor shall provide.

B. The contractor shall be responsible for the correctness and timeliness of the computer-produced reports. The Contractor shall also responsible for the accurate and timely submittal of the updated project schedule and all CPM data necessary to produce the computer reports and payment request that is specified.

C. The VA will report errors in computer-produced reports to the Contractor’s representative within ten calendar days from receipt of reports.