Attachment 4 - Specs Vol 1 Modernize Elevators.pdf

Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC

13605 1st Avenue North

Plymouth, MN 55441

Phone: 763-412-4000 Fax: 763-412-4090

MODERNIZE ELEVATORS

VA PROJECT NUMBER: 636A6-22-500

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA CENTRAL IOWA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

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Des Moines, IA 50310

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Volume 1: DIVISIONS 00 – 14

Supplement: Structural Calculations

ANDERSON ENGINEERING OF MN, LLC

Project Number: 17912

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CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

Structural Engineer:

Architect and Coordinating Professional:

Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer:

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Electrical Engineer:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 01-24

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23

01 35 26 Safety Requirements for Major Projects 05-24

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement

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

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-21

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 01-21

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 01-21

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

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 21 00 Traction Elevator – New 04-24

14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevator – New 04-24

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

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22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

03-23

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 03-24

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-24

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 53 Identification for Communications Systems 12-22

27 15 13 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling 12-22

27 16 19 Communications Patch Cords, Station Cords, and Cross

Connect Wire

12-22

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Sheets

GENERAL

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI002 ABBREVIATIONS

ARCHITECTURAL

AS101 ARCHITECTURAL SITE AND STAGING PLAN

AD111 PARTIAL FIFTH AND SIXTH LEVEL DEMOLITION PLAN

AE101 PARTIAL BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

AE111 PARTIAL FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

AE121 PARTIAL SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

AE131 OVERALL THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

AE141 OVERALL FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

AE151 OVERALL FIFTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

AE161 OVERALL SIXTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

AE211 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - ELEVATORS 'A' & B'''

AE212 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - ELEVATORS C,D,E,& G

AE213 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – CAB INTERIORS

AE214 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – CAB INTERIORS

AE311 WALL SECTIONS - ELEVATOR A

AE312 WALL SECTIONS - ELEVATOR B

AE313 WALL SECTIONS - ELEVATORS C AND D

AE314 WALL SECTIONS - ELEVATORS E AND G

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AE411 ENLARGED PLANS - ELEVATOR A

AE412 ENLARGED PLANS - ELEVATOR B

AE413 ENLARGED PLANS - ELEVATOR C

AE414 ENLARGED PLANS - ELEVATOR D

AE415 ENLARGED PLANS - ELEVATOR E

AE416 ENLARGED PLANS - ELEVATOR FREIGHT G

AE520 EXTERIOR ELEVATION & DETAILS - MACHINE ROOM A

AE601 INTERIOR PARTITION TYPES AND DETAILS

AE602 OPENING SCHEDULE, DOOR FRAME, WINDOW FRAME TYPES

AF600 MATERIAL AND ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

STRUCTURAL

S001 NOTE SHEET

S101 FOOTINGS & FOUNDATION PLAN

S204 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S401 FRAMING DETAILS

PLUMBING

P000 PLUMBING COVERSHEET

P302 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLANS – ELEVATOR B

P303 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLANS – ELEVATOR C

P401 PLUMBING DETAILS

MECHANICAL

MV000 VENTILATION COVERSHEET

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MV101 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN - VENTILATION - OVERALL

MV111 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN - VENTILATION - OVERALL

MV301 VENTILATION ENLARGED PLANS - ELEVATOR A

MV302 VENTILATION ENLARGED PLANS - ELEVATOR B

MV303 VENTILATION ENLARGED PLANS - ELEVATOR C & G

MV304 VENTILATION ENLARGED PLANS - ELEVATOR D & E

MV601 VENTILATION SCHEDULES

MP302 PIPING ENLARGED PLANS - ELVATOR B

ELECTRICAL

E000 ELECTRICAL COVERSHEET

E101 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

E111 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

E121 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

E131 THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

E141 FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

E151 FIFTH & SIXTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

ED411 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS - ELEVATOR A

ED412 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS - ELEVATOR B

ED413 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS - ELEVATOR C & G

ED414 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS - ELEVATOR D & E

E411 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS - ELEVATOR A

E412 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS - ELEVATOR B

E413 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS - ELEVATOR C & G

E414 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS - ELEVATOR D & E

E501 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - DEMOLITION

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E502 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - NEW

E503 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E601 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - BASEMENT

E602 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - BASEMENT

E603 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - FIRST FLOOR

E604 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - FOURTH FLOOR

E605 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - FIFTH FLOOR

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1.2 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

1.3 PROGRESS MEETINGS

1.4 GENERAL INTENTION

1.5 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) – NOT USED

1.7 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.8 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

Site & Utility Phases:

1.9 ALTERATIONS

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

(FAR 52.236-9)

1.12 RESTORATION

1.14 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

(FAR 52.236-17)

1.16 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.17 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.18 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. General: Prior to commencement of the Work the Contractor Project Manager and primary Project Superintendent will conduct a preconstruction conference to be held at a predetermined time and place mutually agreed on by the Contractor

Project Manager and COR.

B. Delineation of Responsibilities: The purpose of the conference is to designate responsible personnel, to establish a working relationship among the parties and to identify the responsibilities of the OWNER, plant personnel and the

CONTRACTOR/VENDOR. Matters requiring coordination will be discussed and procedures for handling such matters, established. The agenda will include:

1. Project scope and sequence

2. Schedules

3. ICRA responsibilities

4. Submittal procedures

5. Partial Payment procedures

6. Maintenance of Records

7. Maintenance of facility operations

8. Project phasing review

9. Safety and First Aid responsibilities

10. Change Orders and Field Directive Changes

11. Use of site

12. Housekeeping

13. Equipment delivery

C. Attendees: The preconstruction conference is to be attended by the representatives of the CONTRACTOR/VENDOR, the OWNER and plant personnel that will be associated with the project. Representatives of regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and principal suppliers may also attend when appropriate.

D. Chair and Minutes: The preconstruction conference will be chaired by the Owner who will also arrange for the keeping and distribution of minutes to all attendees.

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1.3 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Meeting Frequency and Format: Schedule progress meetings on at least a basis or more frequently as warranted by the complexity of the Project, to review the Work, discuss changes in schedules, maintain coordination and resolve potential problems. Invite OWNER, ENGINEER

1.4 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing building components, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for 636A6-22-500 Elevator Modernization as required by drawings and specifications.

B. The purpose of this construction contract is to modernize the elevator components and controls for the following elevators at VACIHS: A-East

(Passenger), A-West (Passenger), B-Passenger, B-Service, C-Passenger, D-

Passenger, E- Passenger, and K-Freight to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and directives for safety and operation. Modernization includes but is not limited to installing, new controls, motors, electric, emergency phones, plumbing, air conditioning, lighting, cables, data, fire alarms, fire suppression, and new cab interior finishes. All work associated with this project will be performed in accordance with the design information, specifications and documents supplied with the solicitation.

C. Period of Performance shall be 365 calendar days - including material and equipment lead time. After preconstruction meeting is held and notice to proceed is obtained, work shall begin as soon as possible to complete infrastructure work and inspections, obtain certificates for use, and to place elevators back into service as promptly as possible to support operations and patient care.

D. Offices of Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC, 13605 1st Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55441, 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 their duly authorized representative.

1.5 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID:

Work includes all general construction, alterations, and necessary demolition and removal of existing elevator components to complete modernization projects per construction drawings. Work also to include all temporary equipment, temporary power, temporary dust and entry barriers, required infection control measures, mobilization and demobilization, and site restoration and cleanup. Please reference construction drawings for more details.

B. ALTERNATES:

Alternate I: Add HEPA filter cab fans for all elevators

Alternate II: Add Antibacterial buttons for all elevators

1.6 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.7 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.

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B. 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.

C. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give two weeks’ notice to the Contracting Officer Representative so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

Contracting Officer.

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.

D. Key Control:

1. Ensure all doors leading to and from construction are either monitored or locked to prevent access to the area from unauthorized persons (i.e.

patients, staff).

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

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toolboxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

3. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the

VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR

HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

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

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

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the

Contracting Officer upon request.

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

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

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

7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

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.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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1. Contractor and associated sub-contractor vehicles shall be parked within designated staging area(s) of the project. The staging area(s) shall be determined at the time of the pre-bid meeting. Parking in patient/visitor/staff areas will require a request and approval for such parking through the COR. Vehicles parked outside of designated area(s) shall be restricted to a 30-minute time frame allowing only for the picking up and dropping off materials and supplies. Contractor and associated sub-contractor vehicles found to be parked outside of designated areas not conforming to the above stipulations may be subject to ticketing by VA Police.

G. General Safety:

1. Follow all federal, state and local safety and health regulations.

2. Maintain safety in the construction site/area in accordance with the provisions of the contract that includes the Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) Regulations; National Electrical Codes; National Fire

Protection Association, etc. Work in a safe manner and take all proper precautions while performing your work. Extra precautions shall be taken when working around persons occupying the building during construction.

3. Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for your employees.

4. Post appropriate signs in specific hazardous areas.

5. Tools, ladders, etc are to be secured when not in use.

6. Weekly Safety Inspections: The Construction Safety Committee at this facility will perform safety inspections of all contract operations periodically throughout the month. Written reports of unsafe practices or conditions will be reported to the COR and Contracting Officer for immediate attention and resolution.

H. Environmental Protection:

1. No hazardous materials will be disposed of on Government property. All waste will be hauled off-site or disposed in contractor owned and operated waste removal containers.

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forwarded to the COR. Environmental requirements will be strictly enforced.

I. Fire Alarms:

1. The General Contractor is responsible for reviewing locations of fire alarm systems within their construction area.

2. In the event of a fire alarm sounding, you are to remain in your area, unless medical center personnel (Safety, Nursing or Engineering) instruct otherwise, or unless a fire situation is in your area, in which case you should immediately evacuate.

3. Any work involving the fire protection systems will require written permission to proceed from the COR and requires 14 calendar days notice. An impairment number will be issued through the COR by the Fire Safety

Manager.

4. Do not tamper with or otherwise disturb any fire alarm system components without prior written permission. To do so without written permission will result in an adverse action.

5. Storage of hazardous materials within buildings will be minimal with only enough on hand to perform daily work tasks. Flammable materials will either be removed from buildings at the end of the work shift or stored in approved flammable storage containers.

II. Housekeeping:

1. Protect patients and VA personnel in occupied areas from the hazards of dust, noise, construction debris and material associated with a construction environment. Keep work area clear, clean and free of loose debris, construction materials and partially installed work that would create a safety hazard or interfere with VA personnel duties and traffic.

2. Clean and remove any accumulation of dust/debris from any surface at the end of each workday.

3. Make every effort to keep dust and noise to a minimum at all times. Take special precautions to protect VA equipment from damage including excessive dust.

4. Maintain clear access to mechanical, electrical devices, equipment and main corridors. This will ensure access to existing systems in the event of an

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emergency.

5. Clean area of all construction debris and dust upon completion of demolition and/or renovation.

6. During construction operations, keep existing finishes protected from damage. Cover and protect all flooring materials during construction. Any flooring materials or surfaces damaged as a result of construction activities will be replaced at the expense of the contractor.

K. Emergency Medical Services: Emergency medical services for stabilization purposes are available for contractors at this facility. For medical emergencies, dial either “4444” when inside any building or 515.699.5839 from a cell phone. Report the nature of the emergency and location. The following information should be given to the VA Police:

1. Location

a. The Building

b. The Floor

c. The Room Number; or

d. The Specific Area (ICU, ED, OR, etc…)

Police will dispatch in-house personnel or coordinate an outside emergency assistance based on the nature of the emergency.

L. Use of Government-Owned Material and Equipment: Use of Government-owned material and equipment is prohibited.

M. Superintendent Communications: At all times during the performance of this contract, the Contractors Superintendent is to be on site and available by cellular phone. At the beginning of the contract and prior to beginning any construction, supply the COR with the telephone number for the Superintendent.

N. Traffic:

1. Traffic hazards are minimal at this facility. Drivers should be particularly concerned with pedestrian traffic.

2. Seat belt use is mandatory on the station.

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3. Federal police officers maintain a 24-hour patrol of the area.

O. Contractor's Trailers: Contractor's trailers shall be located at the area assigned. All utility connections to the trailer shall be installed at the contractor expense. Trailer removal is required upon completion of the contract, unless approved by the CO to leave in place.

P. Smoking: There is no smoking allowed on the VA campus. Any smoking inside a government building is subject to a fine without warning.

1.8 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

Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

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

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. 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 as shown on the drawings. Additional storage areas shall be as determined by the COR.

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 the 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

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by COR.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

F. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a

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.

1. Certain areas of building 1W will be occupied by Medical Center personal.

Off hours and weekend work will be required when working in and/or adjacent to these areas as directed by COR.

Site & Utility Phases:

Contractor shall phase construction in a manner to minimize vehicular and pedestrian traffic impacts throughout the Medical Center campus facility.

A construction phasing plan and schedule shall be provided to the VA for approval prior to construction, two weeks prior to commencing construction.

The construction phasing plans shall indicate limits of construction, safety equipment (concrete barriers, cones, barrels, etc), signage, contractor access point, pedestrian and vehicle routes, and duration of construction.

The plan shall show emergency vehicle routes and ensure a clear path is maintained at all times. Public transportation, including but not limited to:

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entities (i.e. bus shelter) shall be provided with drawings and approved by the VA and local agencies prior to implementation.

Local security, police, and fire departments shall be notified of the construction project and scheduling prior to starting. Refer to the project

Construction Document Plans for additional information on the staging process. Contractor to develop construction phasing plan and schedule work accordingly.

All materials, supplies, equipment, and construction staff required for each phase construction shall be at the site prior to beginning work.

Contractor shall substantially complete each phase construction within the duration of work identified.

With approval from the VA, Contractor may request alternate working hours to complete the work within the duration allowed.

2. Building 1W will be occupied during performance of work. Off hours and weekend work will be required when working in/ adjacent to these areas as directed by 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.

G. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks.

Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches).

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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.

I. 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 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 the COR, in writing, 21 min to 28 calendar days in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, approximate duration of such interruption, and contingency plan if service interruption does not go as planned.

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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

21 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.

J. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are 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.

K. 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.

L. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of

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roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.9 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR, of the areas of the building 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 the 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.

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

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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.

1.10 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 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 by COR.

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

1.11 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

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when specifically authorized to do so and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting

Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the

Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

1.12 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

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replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

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

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

1.13 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of, or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1.

2. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by

Terracon Consultants, Inc. of Des Moines, IA.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits.

Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

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

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

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1.14 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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.

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and benchmarks, 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 stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

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

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, 3600 30th Street 100% Construction Documents

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exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed.

In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

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

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

E. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to COR.

F. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of Article

"Professional Surveying Services".

1.16 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.

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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 COR review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver one 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.

1.17 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one electronic (PDF) set of the warranty management plan and any necessary physical documents.

Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Compile approved information and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period.

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