ATTACHMENT A Specification CSI 125 REVISED.pdf

GLAVAHCS West LA, CA Replace Bi-Plane IR

U.S. Veteran Affairs

691-CSI-125

GLAVAHCS West LA, CA Replace Bi-Plane IR, B500

11301 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD

WEST LOS ANGELES, CA 90073

SPECIFICATIONS

Issued for Construction

Prepared by

Date: Aug. 31, 2020 Project No. 691-CSI-125

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GLAVAHCS West LA, CA 691-CSI-125, ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 11 Seals -

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18

01 00 00 General Requirements Appendix A: Bid Form Template

01 00 00 General Requirements Appendix B: Asbestos Survey Report

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects) 02-15

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-19

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 10-15

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 01-14

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 02-16

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment 08-17

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16

23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant 08-17

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17

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23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11

23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 36 Wireways for Radiology Equipment 01-18

26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 55 71 Medical and Surgical Lighting Fixtures 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15

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 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

GLAVAHCS West LA, CA Project No. 691-CSI-125

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GLAVAHCS West LA, CA PROJECT NO.: 691-CSI-125

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

GENERAL

G-000 GENERAL COVER SHEET AND DRAWING INDEX

G-101 GENERAL LIFE SAFETY PLAN AND CODE DATA

G-102 GENERAL TYPICAL FIXTURE AND SIGNAGE MOUNTING HEIGHTS

GI205 INFECTION CONTROL PLAN & INTERIM LIFE SAFETY MEASURES

ARCHITECTURE

A-000 ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS, & GENERAL NOTES

A-001 ARCHITECTURAL GENERAL VA PROJECT NOTES

A-105 ARCHITECTURAL ORIENTATION PLAN - LEVEL 5

AD105B ARCHITECTURAL ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN

AD205B ARCHITECTURAL ENLARGED DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 5 -

AREA B

A-105B ARCHITECTURAL PLAN - LEVEL 5 - AREA B

AC105B ARCHITECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 5 - AREA B

AC405 ARCHITECTURAL ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-301 ARCHITECTURAL PARTIAL BUILDING SECTIONS

A-405 ARCHITECTURAL ENLARGED PLANS

A-500 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

A-601 ARCHITECTURAL DOOR AND FRAME SCHEDULE

A-701 ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR WALL TYPES

A-721 ARCHITECTURAL HEAD-OF-WALL DETAILS

A-722 ARCHITECTURAL PARTITION FRAMING DETAILS

SIGNAGE

AW105 SIGNAGE PLAN - LEVEL 5 - AREA B

INTERIORS

IN105 INTERIOR FINISH PLAN - LEVEL 5 - AREA B

EQUIPMENT

Q-105 EQUIPMENT PLAN & SCHEDULE.

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING LEGEND

PD105B MEDICAL GAS DEMOLITION PLAN – LEVEL 5 - AREA B

PG105B MEDICAL GAS PLAN - LEVEL 5 - AREA B

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL LEGEND

MD105B MECHANICAL DEMO PLAN - LEVEL 5 - AREA B

MH105B MECHANICAL HVAC PLANS - LEVEL 5 - AREA B

M-301 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-601 MECHANICAL DIAGRAMS AND CALCULATIONS

M-701 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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M-702 MECHANICAL CUT SHEETS

M-801 MECHANICAL CONTROLS LEGEND

M-802 MECHANICAL CONTROL DIAGRAMS

M-803 MECHANICAL CONTROL DIAGRAMS

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS & SHEET INDEX

E-002 ELECTRICAL NOTES

E-003 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

ED105B ENLARGED DEMOLITION POWER PLAN - LEVEL 5 - AREA B

ED205B ENLARGED DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 5 - AREA B

E-105B FIFTH LEVEL - AREA B

E-105C FIFTH LEVEL INTERSTITIAL - AREA B

E-405 ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

E-406 ENLARGED POWER PLAN

E-407 ENLARGED INTERSTITIAL PLAN

E-501 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E-601 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-602 BI-PLANE EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

RESOURCE

R-100 FOR REFERENCE ONLY - PHILIPS EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

R-101 FOR REFERENCE ONLY - PHILIPS EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

R-102 FOR REFERENCE ONLY - PHILIPS EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

R-103 FOR REFERENCE ONLY - PHILIPS EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

R-104 FOR REFERENCE ONLY - PHILIPS EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

R-105 FOR REFERENCE ONLY - PHILIPS EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

R-106 FOR REFERENCE ONLY - PHILIPS EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

R-107 FOR REFERENCE ONLY - PHILIPS EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

R-108 FOR REFERENCE ONLY - PHILIPS EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

R-109 FOR REFERENCE ONLY - PHILIPS EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

R-200 FOR REFERENCE ONLY - SKYTRON EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

R-201 FOR REFERENCE ONLY - SKYTRON EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

R-202 FOR REFERENCE ONLY - SKYTRON EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

R-203 FOR REFERENCE ONLY - SKYTRON EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

R-204 FOR REFERENCE ONLY - SKYTRON EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.6 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.8 RESTORATION

1.9 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.10 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.11 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.12 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.15 TESTS

1.16 INSTRUCTIONS

1.17 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.18 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT

1.19 SAFETY SIGN

1.20 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.21 PRICE PROPOSAL FORMAT

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. The intent of this project is for contractor to provide general construction for project no. 691-CSI-

125, Replace Bi-Plane IR B500. The contractor shall provide all work necessary as described in the contract documents including demolition, new work, infection control systems, coordination with government equipment vendors.

1. Contractor is to provide with all labor, material, and technical expertise to add a

GI/Pulmonary unit to an old Angio room that has been used as storage since its removal.

2. The contract documents describe the following scope of work:

a. Procedure Room (RM5218):

1) Provide wiring for new unit and supporting equipment. Install 2 new med gas booms with any necessary structural support to include med gases and medical vacuum systems (Nitrous, O2, Air, Vacuum and WAGD), air, suction, data, video, and power) (Stryker) install 4 new surgery lights

(dome, tracking lights in ceiling) (Skytrons). Outfit the wide hallway double door with electronic/automatic open. Install multiple video, data, and power connection points including location below table replace existing desk/cabinetry (solid countertop). Install lower cabinetry with solid countertop in front of control room window. Remove north door.

Install full UPS backup and wiring that will allow data backup and table operation during power outage. Unit will reside within IR suite. Remove closet in suite; replace with appropriately sized equipment room (new room RM 5220a). Install new flooring and paint. Install new ceiling and led dimmable light. Keep existing wall-mounted dimmable indirect lighting install new control panels. Data drops for IR equipment and all supporting mobile medical equipment used for cases. Provide new

HVAC operating room systems with terminal units/venturi valves, laminar flow diffusers, HEPA filtration, humidifier, stainless teel ductwork and all associated devices and controls. Existing medical air and vacuum systems shall be modified with new service to the renovated suite with a new Area Alarm Panel and zone valve box with associated controls to also include below floor service to a new medical gas manifold in

01 00 00 - 3 addition to the boom service. Contractor shall also provide structural designs, calculations and shop drawings for equipment supports and seismic bracing.

b. Equipment Closet (RM5220A)

1) Provide new space for Bi-Plane supporting equipment, including new fire protection, dedicated HVAC, electrical, communications and security services. Contractor shall also provide structural designs, calculations and shop drawings for equipment supports and seismic bracing.

c. Control Room (RM 5218A):

1) Install new control panels. Replace countertop and cabinetry add l-shaped cabinetry (or open shelving) in corner on side opposite of the room from the console (upper and lower cabinetry) provide painting, flooring, and ceiling as shown. Provide data and power necessary for IR equipment and facility computer workstations. Install intercom system between the two IR control rooms with video feed.

d. Sterile storage room (RM5220):

1) Install new wall and hollow metal frame and door. Provide new fire sprinkler head to provide coverage and re-work existing HVAC to serve the new configuration.

B. The General Contractor will be responsible to coordinate with the Philips/Skytron/ETC. equipment providers and assist with all site preparations required to remove the legacy equipment and install the new equipment.

C. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center COR.

D. Offices of Triple C – The A&E Group with offices at 4401 Atlantic Ave. Suite 200, Long Beach, CA. 90807, 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.

E. All testing shall be by certified testing laboratories subcontracted by the Contract. The

Government shall not be required to contract testing for any trade.

F. 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.

G. Comprehensive 3rd party inspections, testing and written reports for all Divisions (paid by the

General Contractor). Contractor shall employ third party inspection consultants to perform all inspections required by this contract. The VA has no inspection capability. Any reference to VA inspections shall be by a third party inspector qualified to perform the work. Credentials shall be

01 00 00 - 4 supplied to the VA/AE as required by this contract. All inspections, testing, certifications, and permits are to be paid for by the General Contractor. An air quality permit is required for the generator. The VA will not pay for or perform any required inspections. VA inspections are for VA use only, when performed, and do not reduce the inspection burden on the Contractor. Third party inspection services must be submitted for acceptance by the VA after award. Submission to include resumes of inspectors, with alternates, projected days on site, qualifications of inspectors showing similar projects, related portfolio, and description of communication protocol with Owner.

Acceptable 3rd Party inspectors include the following:

Parsons Brinckerhoff http://www.wsp-pb.com/en/WSP-USA/What-we-do-USA/Services/All-

Services-A-Z/Bridge-Engineering/Construction-Inspection/

Booz Allen http://www.boozallen.com

US Army Corps of Engineers http://www.usace.army.mil/

Bureau Veritas http://www.bureauveritas.com/

Stantec http://www.stantec.com/our-work/services/construction-qa-qc-monitoring-inspection-services.html

HDR, Inc. http://www.hdrinc.com/

Gilbane http://www.gilbaneco.com

Minimum inspections required:

Utilities (sewer, water, gas, electric, etc.)

Mechanical

Plumbing and Med Gas

Electrical, communications and security

Safety/OSHA

H. Contractor to provide Submittal Exchange®, or approved equal (substitutions must be submitted with Contractor Bid), for the duration of the contract. Contractor will provide VA access to the site.

Contractor will keep this site current and will use it for all submittals, RFIs, change documents, Record Drawing, electronic file management, and communication logs for the duration of the contract.

I. Contractor to provide Street Cleaners, Water Trucks, and rip rap on site for dust control during construction in addition to following the SWPPP requirements in the Contract Documents. Submit usage plan for review by VA COR.

J. Contractor to provide Infection Control Plan as required by Memorandum 111-40, Subj: VHA

Directive 7715 Safety and Health During Construction dated April 6, 2017. Submit to COR for approval prior to the start of work.

K. Pricing Proposal transparency requirements: this project requires pricing proposals to include breakdown pricing for the General Contractor and all subcontractors. All price proposals, 01 00 00 - 5 including subcontractor pricing must include a breakdown of pricing per the format included with this specification. Third party inspections must be included as a line item in the price proposal.

See example at the end of GENERAL REQUIREMENTS section.

L. Please see Appendix B for the Asbestos Survey performed in the Area of Work. ACM is not shown to be present in the area of work. Should unforeseen ACM be detected Traditional and

Glovebag Abatement methods, as stipulated in Specification Sections 02 82 11, 02 82 13.13, and

02 82 13.19, are the only allowable methods of abatement. No alternate abatement methods will be considered.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: The scope of this project is for the general contractor to provide construction including select demolition, and new construction for Project

No. 691-CSI-125 Replace Bi-plane IR B500. Contractor to provide all trades described in contract documents required to support the government in this equipment replacement, including installing government furnished equipment and other vendor’s equipment. Contractor is also required to provide structural calculations, shop drawings and modifications to install the new equipment and to provide structural support and seismic bracing for all components as detailed in Specification sections 13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components, 05 50 00

Metal Fabrications and 01 45 35 Special Inspection. This will require modifying and shoring up existing structure to provide support and clearance for the new equipment. Contractor shall prepare and submit State of California Structural Engineer sealed coordination and seismic bracing drawings and details prior to commencing work. The structural modifications must be coordinated with all Philips and Skytron requirements. Prior to the start of work, an acceptable, agreed upon schedule and phased solution is required prior to the start of work, as work will take place in active operating rooms, sterile areas, and intersitial space. Project is located at VA

Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Building 500, Los Angeles, CA

90073.

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

1.4 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 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.

C. Key Control:

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

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

D. Document Control:

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

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

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

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

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.5 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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, 01 00 00 - 8 and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

2. 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.

3. 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:

G. Phasing:

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:

To insure 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 insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, as follows:

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

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans

Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

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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. Contractor’s proposed schedule shall reflect this limitation. This project shall be scheduled with night and weekend work for all utility interruptions.

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.

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.

J. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as 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

01 00 00 - 10 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.

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 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 areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the

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

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of 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 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

01 00 00 - 11 report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.6 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.

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

1.7 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

01 00 00 - 12 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 workmen, 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.

1.8 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

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

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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 VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.9 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 insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version

(scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.10 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 pre-warranty conference, submit four sets of the warranty management plan. 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. 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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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.

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

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

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

8. 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.

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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.

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:

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:

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Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

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.

Code 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

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

Code 1-Electrical

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

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

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).

Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1-Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

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Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly

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

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior

a. Floors damaged.

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

Code 1-Roof Leaks

a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2-Water (Exterior)

a. No water to facility.

Code 2-Water (Hot)

a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3

a. All work not listed above.

E. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contracting Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

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1.11 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.12 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code,…