Attachment 8a - Specs - Vol 1.pdf

Correct FCA Deficiencies in Boiler Plant, Building 14 at the

Central Alabama Veterans Health Care

System

Montgomery, AL

BID DOCUMENTS

Specifications

Volume 1

Project No.: 619-20-103

September 20, 2023

Correct FCA Deficiencies in Boiler Plant, Building 14 09-01-20 Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

VOL SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

1 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1 01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20 1 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20 1 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 1 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 1 01 35 26.01 Construction Risk Assessment Template 1 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 1 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 1 01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19 1 01 45 35a Schedule of Special Inspections 1 01 45 35b Statement of Special Inspections 1 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 1 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 1 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

1 02 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16 1 02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 1 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15 1 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

1 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

1 04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16 1 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 1 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

1 05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 1 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18 1 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

1 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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1 07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 1 07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 1 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 1 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 1 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 1 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing

VOL SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES

1 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal

1 07 71 00 Roof Specialties

1 07 72 00 Roof Accessories

1 07 84 00 Firestopping

1 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

1 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

1 08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows

1 08 71 00 Door Hardware

1 08 80 00 Glazing

1 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

1 09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes

1 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

1 09 29 00 Gypsum Board

1 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling

1 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings

1 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories

1 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring

1 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

1 10 14 00 Signage

1 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories

1 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

2 12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework

2 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework

2 12 36 00 Countertops

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DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

2 13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

2 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

2 22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

2 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20

2 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20

2 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

2 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

2 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

VOL SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

2 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

2 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

2 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

2 22 31 11 Water Softeners 09-15

2 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 09-20

2 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

2 23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam Generation

04-20

2 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment

02-20

2 23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 04-20

2 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

2 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

2 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20

2 23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant 04-20

2 23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant 02-20

2 23 09 24 Water Quality Monitoring 2 23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 04-20

2 23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 04-20

2 23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 02-20

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2 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping

2 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps

2 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping

2 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings

2 23 34 00 HVAC Fans

2 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets

2 23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment

2 23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks

2 23 52 39 Fire-Tube Boilers

2 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

2 26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

2 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

2 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

2 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

2 26 27 26 Wiring Devices

2 26 29 11 Motor Controllers

2 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection

2 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS – NOT USED

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

2 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

VOL SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

2 31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

2 32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

2 32 17 23 Pavement Markings

2 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

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DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

ATTACHMENTS

3 23 08 11.1 VHA Boiler and Associated Plant Safety Device Testing

Manual 12-18

3 02 82 11.1 PRE-RENOVATION SURVEY ASBESTOS & LEAD-IN PAINT IN

BOILER PLANT, BUILDING 14 VA MEDICAL CENTER

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G001 COVER SHEET

G002

GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND LEGENDS

CIVIL

CI101 PROJECT NOTES AND LEGEND

CI201 OVERALL SITE PLAN

CD301 SITE SURVEY AND DEMOLITION PLAN

CD302 SITE SURVEY AND DEMOLITION PLAN

CP401 PAVING, SIGNING, STRIPING PLAN

CP402 PAVING, SIGNING, STRIPING PLAN

CI501 STANDARD DETAILS

CI502 STANDARD DETAILS

CI503 STANDARD DETAILS

CI504 STANDARD DETAILS

CI505 STANDARD DETAILS

CI506

STANDARD DETAILS

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

HM101

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ABATEMENT PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AD101 BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR DEMO PLANS

AD102 MEZZANINE DEMO PLANS

AD111 BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR DEMO RCP

AD112 MEZZANINE DEMO RCP

AD121 ROOF DEMO PLAN

A100 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN

A101 BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR PLANS

A102 MEZZANINE PLANS

A111 BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR RCP

A112 MEZZANINE RCP

A121 ROOF PLAN AND DETAILS

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ARCHITECTURAL (CONTINUED)

A201 NORTH EXTERIOR ELEVATION

A202 SOUTH EXTERIOR ELEVATION

A203 EAST AND WEST EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A301 BUILDING SECTION

A302 BUILDING SECTION

A451 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

A501 ENLARGED STAIR PLANS AND DETAILS

A601 DOOR & PARTITION TYPES, SCHEDULES & DETAILS

A602 WINDOW TYPES AND DETAILS

A603

WINDOW DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S001 STRUCTURAL NOTES

S002 STRUCTURAL NOTES

S101 FOUNDATION PLAN

S102 WEST MEZZ AND PLATFORM FRAMING PLANS

S103 STAIR FRAMING PLANS

S104 LOW ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S105 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S201 NORTH EXTERIOR ELEVATION

S202 SOUTH EXTERIOR ELEVATION

S301 CONCRETE DETAILS

S302 CONCRETE DETAILS

S501 STEEL DETAILS

S502 STEEL DETAILS

S503 STEEL DETAILS

S504

STEEL DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

F-001 FIRE PROTECTION LEGEND

FP101 BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR PLANS

FP102 MEZZANINE PLANS

MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

MD110 BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – PHASE 1 AND 2

MECHANICAL (CONTINUED)

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MD121 GROUND FLOOR AND WEST MEZZANINE MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN –

PHASE 1

MD122 GROUND FLOOR AND WEST MEZZANINE MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN –

PHASE 2

MD130 EAST MEZZANINE FLOOR MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – PHASE 2

MD142 OVERALL ROOF MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – PHASE 2

M130 EAST MEZZANINE FLOOR MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLAN - PHASE 2

MP110 BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLAN – PHASE 1 AND 2

MP121 GROUND FLOOR AND WEST MEZZANINE MECHANICAL NEW WORK PIPING

PLAN – PHASE 1

MP122 GROUND FLOOR AND WEST MEZZANINE MECHANICAL NEW WORK PIPING

PLAN – PHASE 2

MP142 ROOF MECHANICAL PIPING NEW WORK PLAN – PHASE 2

M401 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

M402 MECHANICAL SECTION

M403 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

M500 DETAIL LEGENDS AND FLOW DIAGRAM

M501 BOILER PLANT SCHEMATIC

M502 BOILER PLANT FLOW DIAGRAM

M503 BOILER PLANT FLOW DIAGRAM

M504 STEAM PIPING DETAILS

M505 STEAM PIPING DETAILS

M506 STEAM PIPING DETAILS

M507 DUCTWORK DETAILS

M509 BOILER SAFETY TESTING DETAILS

M601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M800 CONTROL LEGEND AND SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

M801 AUTOMATIC BOILER CONTROL SYSTEM

M802 SCHEMATIC CONTROL DIAGRAMS

M803 SCHEMATIC CONTROL DIAGRAMS

M804 SCHEMATIC CONTROL DIAGRAMS

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PLUMBING

PP-001 PLUMBING LEGEND

PD-101 GROUND LVL DEMO – PHASE 1 TEMPORARY BOILER UTILITIES

PD-102 GROUND LVL DEMO – PHASE 2 SANITARY AND DOMESTIC WATER

PD-103 MEZZ. LVL DEMO – PHASE 2 SANITARY AND DOMESTIC WATER

PD-111 GROUND LVL DEMO – PHASE 2 NATURAL GAS

PLUMBING (CONTINUED)

PD-121 GROUND LVL DEMO – PHASE 2 FUEL OIL SUPPLY AND RETURN PP-101

GROUND LVL NEW WORK – PHASE 1 TEMPORARY BOILER UTILITIES

PP-102 GROUND LVL NEW WORK – PHASE 2 SANITARY AND DOMESTIC WATER

PP-103 MEZZ. LVL NEW WORK – PHASE 2 SANITARY AND DOMESTIC WATER

PP-111 GROUND LVL NEW WORK – PHASE 2 NATURAL GAS

PP-121 GROUND LVL NEW WORK – PHASE 2 FUEL OIL SUPPLY AND RETURN

PP-401 DETAILS

PP-402 DETAILS

PP-403 DETAILS

PP-404 DETAILS

PP-501 SCHEDULES

PP-701 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND

E101 GROUND FLOOR AND BASEMENT EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

ED101 BASEMENT ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

ED102 GROUND FLOOR & UPPER MEZZANINE DEMOLITION PLANS

ED103 GROUND FLOOR & UPPER MEZZANINE DEMOLITION PLANS

ED104 EAST MEZZANINE ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

ED105 OVERALL ROOF ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

EP101 BASEMENT ELECTRICAL NEW WORK PLANS

EP102 GROUND FLOOR AND BASEMENT NEW WORK PLAN – PHASE 1

EP103 GROUND FLOOR AND BASEMENT NEW WORK PLAN – PHASE 2

EP104 MEZZANINE ELECTRICAL NEW WORK PLANS

EP105 ROOF ELECTRICAL NEW WORK PLAN

EP601 SCHEDULES AND ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

ES101 SITE ELECTRICAL PLAN

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SECTION 01 00 00 GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

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 Correct FCA

Deficiencies in Boiler Plant, building 14 as required by drawings and specifications.

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

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

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

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

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM NO. 1, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION - BASE BID:

B. Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures, equipment and construction and other items required to replace boilers as described in the drawings and specifications.

C. ITEM NO. 2: - BID ALTERNATE NO. 1: All work described in the drawings and specifications minus

Bid Alternate No. 1 described as follows:

D. Delete lightning protection system replacement from the project.

E. ITEM NO. 3: - BID ALTERNATE NO. 2: All work described in the drawings and specifications minus

Bid Alternate No. 1 along with Bid Alternate No. 2 described as follows:

F. Delete renovation of offices and bathroom work in both the East and West Mezzanine from the project as described in the drawings.

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G. ITEM NO. 4: - BID ALTERNATE NO. 3: All work described in the drawings and specifications minus

Bid Alternate No. 1, and Bid Alternate No. 2 along with Bid Alternate No. 3 described as follows:

H. Delete windows being replaced that are not required for boiler replacement from work as described in the drawings.

I. . ITEM NO. 5: - BID ALTERNATE NO. 4: All work described in the drawings and specifications minus Bid Alternate No. 1, Bid Alternate No. 2, and Bid Alternate No. 3 along with Bid Alternate

No. 4 described as follows:

J. Delete all work associated with Boiler Room flooring repairs and finish replacement as described in the drawings.

K. ITEM NO. 6: - BID ALTERNATE NO. 5: All work described in the drawings and specifications minus

Bid Alternate No. 1, Bid Alternate No. 2, Bid Alternate No. 3, and Bid Alternate No. 4 along with

Bid Alternate No. 5 described as follows:

L. Delete all work associated with boiler flue economizer as described in the drawings.

M. ITEM NO. 7: - BID ALTERNATE NO. 6: All work described in the drawings and specifications minus

Bid Alternate No. 1, Bid Alternate No. 2, Bid Alternate No. 3, Bid Alternate No. 4, and Bid

Alternate No. 5 along with Bid Alternate No. 6 described as follows:

N. Delete all work associated with existing paint removal and refinishing for wall and ceilings as described in the drawings.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

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:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the

Contracting Officer so that security escort 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.

F. 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 to 5) permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the

Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the

Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. 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.

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(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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:

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.

G. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

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

Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, as indicated in drawings.

I. Building No. 14 will be vacated by Government in accordance with phasing.

J. 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). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed COR.

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

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1. Contractor shall always maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees

F), 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 decide for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Department of Veterans Affairs whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. Utilities Services: Always maintain existing utility services for Medical Center. 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 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 Cemetery . 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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M. 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.

N. 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 always open to traffic with approval.

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

O. 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.

1.7

ALTERATIONS

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

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

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

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

Contractor and COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR and/or Supply Representative, 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).

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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 always, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

Contractor from Medical Center.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government.

When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

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

Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy

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Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste

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

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

Cemetery's Chief.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing

Office:

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

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

Hazardous Waste

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

Hazardous Waste

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

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

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

Material Communications Regulations

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

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

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

Transportation

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

K. .................................. TSCA Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7

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

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

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

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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.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General

Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. -Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair.

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

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

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

5. -Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work.

Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter, or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR.

Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

disturbed or removed because of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, 01 00 00 -10 reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

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

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

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

(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.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

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LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, 01 00 00 -11 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, lines for each gravesite control monument, 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, roads, parking lots, gravesite control monuments, 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, 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.

4. Lines of grave plot documentation.

5. Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

6. Lines and elevations of roads, streets and parking lots.

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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".

1.14

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 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.

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.

Assemble approved information in a binder 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. A joint 4 month and 9-month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer.

Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address, and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

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WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned prewarranty conference, submit one set four sets of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

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3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

f. Names, addresses and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

i. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

k. Organizations, names, and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

l. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the

Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions.

Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the

Contractor.

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C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the

Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the

Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

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

E. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty

Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

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

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

a. Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

b. Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

a. Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

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c. Code 1 Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational, causing a security, fire or safety problem.

b. Interior, exterior personnel doors or hardware, not functioning properly, causing security, fire or safety problem.

d. Code 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

b. Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e. Code 1-Electrical

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

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

f. Code 2-Electrical

a. Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

b. Receptacles and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

g. Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

h. Code 1-Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

i. Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

j. Code 1-Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

k. Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly

b. Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

c. Toilet leaking at base.

l. Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.