Attachment B-100-Specification-VA-LA-Pineville-Replace-Elevators-502-24-102.pdf

24 MARCH 2026

REPLACE

ELEVATORS IN

BLDG 7 & BLDG 9

PROJECT #: 502-24-102

ALEXANDRIA VA MEDICAL CENTER,

ALEXANDRIA, LA

SPECIFICATIONS

100% SUBMITTAL

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT II

REPLACE ELEVATORS IN BUILDING 7 & 9 PROJECT #: 662-23-111

ALEXANDRIA VA MEDICAL CENTER – ALEXANDRIA, LA

SEALS PAGE 00 01 07 - 01

SECTION 00 01 07

SEALS PAGE

CERTIFICATION

The technical material and data contained in these Contract Documents were prepared under the supervision and direction of the undersigned, whose seal, as a licensed professional to practice as such, is affixed below.

James M. King, Registered Architect Division 0-4 & 7-10

Michael Hubbard, P.E.

Mechanical Engineer Division 21-23

Ryan Litzko, P.E.

Electrical Engineer Division 26-28

3/24/2026

03/23/2026

REPLACE ELEVATORS IN BUILDING 7 & 9 PROJECT #: 502-24-102

ALEXANDRIA VA MEDICAL CENTER – ALEXANDRIA, LA PUB DATE: 03-01-26

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 01

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 07 Seals Page

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-2020

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-2021

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 12-2025

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 03-2026

01 35 26 Safety Requirements for Major Projects 05-2024

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-2020

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-2021

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-2021

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-2015

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-2022

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-2017

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-2022

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-2017

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 01-2021

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-2021

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS – NOT USED

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 02

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-2021

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-2022

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-2026

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-2021

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-2020

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-2018

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-2021

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-2018

09 91 00 Painting 01-2021

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 21 10 Traction Elevator – Modernization 04-2024

14 21 11 Traction Cartlift 04-2024

14 24 10 Hydraulic Elevator – Modernization 04-2024

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-2016

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-2015

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING – NOT USED

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 03

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

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

03-2023

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 03-2023

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-2023

23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 02-2020

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-2023

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-2023

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 06-2025

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 03-2024

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-2023

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-2023

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-2024

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-2022

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-2022

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-2022

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-2022

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-2022

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-2022

26 24 16 Panelboards 11-2022

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-2022

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 11-2022

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-2022

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 11-2022

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-2024

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 11-2022

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-2019

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-2015

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-2018

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-2016

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-2018

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 10-2018

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 09-2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 04

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 09-2011

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-2016

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-2011

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION – NOT USED

ALEXANDRIA VA MEDICAL CENTER – ALEXANDRIA, LA PUB DATE: 05-01-20

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 00 01 15 - 01

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-001 COVER SHEET

GS101 PHASING PLAN - BUILDING 7

GS102 PHASING PLAN - BUILDING 9

ARCHITECTURAL

A-001 ARCH SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, & GENERAL NOTES

AS100 BUILDING 7 - ICRA PLANS - ELEVATORS 1 & 2

AS101 BUILDING 7 - ICRA PLANS - ELEVATORS 1& 2

AS102 BUILDING 7 - ICRA PLANS - ELEVATOR 3

AS103 BUILDING 7 - ICRA PLANS - ELEVATORS 4, 5

AS104 BUILDING 7 - ICRA PLANS - ELEVATORS 4, 5

AS105 BUILDING 7 - ICRA PLANS - ELEVATORS 4, 5

AS106 BUILDING 7 - ICRA PLANS - MED RECORDS & SPS CARTLIFT

AS107 BUILDING 9 - ICRA PLANS - PENTHOUSE

AS108 BUILDING 9 - ICRA PLANS

AS109 BUILDING 9 - ICRA PLANS

A-100 BUILDING 7 - BASEMENT - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A-101 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 01 - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A-102 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 02 - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A-103 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 03 - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A-104 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 04 - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A-105 BUILDING 7 - PENTHOUSE - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A-106 BUILDING 9 - LEVEL 01 - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A-107 BUILDING 9 - LEVEL 02 - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A-108 BUILDING 9 - LEVEL 03 - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A-109 BUILDING 9 - PENTHOUSE - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

AD100 BUILDING 7 - BASEMENT - DEMO ENLARGED PLANS

AD101 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 01 - DEMO ENLARGED PLANS

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 00 01 15 - 02

AD102 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 02 - DEMO ENLARGED PLANS

AD103 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 03 - DEMO ENLARGED PLANS

AD104 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 04 - DEMO ENLARGED PLANS

AD106 BUILDING 7 - PENTHOUSE - DEMO ENLARGED PLANS

AD107 BUILDING 9 - LEVELS 01, 02, 03, PH. - DEMO ENLARGED PLANS

AD110 BUILDING 7 - BASEMENT - DEMO ENLARGED RCP

AD111 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 01 - DEMO ENLARGED RCP

AD112 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 02 - DEMO ENLARGED RCP

AD113 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 03 - DEMO ENLARGED RCP

AD114 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 04 - DEMO ENLARGED RCP

AD116 BUILDING 7 - PENTHOUSE - DEMO ENLARGED RCP

AD115 BUILDING 9 - LEVELS 01, 02, 03, PH. - DEMO ENLARGED RCP

AE100 BUILDING 7 - BASEMENT - ENLARGED PLANS

AE101 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 01 - ENLARGED PLANS

AE102 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLANS

AE103 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 03 - ENLARGED PLANS

AE104 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 04 - ENLARGED PLANS

AE105 BUILDING 7 - PENTHOUSE - ENLARGED PLANS

AE106 BUILDING 9 - LEVELS 01, 02, 03, PH. - ENLARGED PLANS

AC100 BUILDING 7 - BASEMENT - ENLARGED RCPS

AC101 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 01 - ENLARGED RCPS

AC102 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED RCPS

AC103 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 03 - ENLARGED RCPS

AC104 BUILDING 7 - LEVEL 04 - ENLARGED RCPS

AC105 BUILDING 7 - PENTHOUSE - ENLARGED RCPS

AC106 BUILDING 9 - LEVELS 01, 02, 03, PH. - ENLARGED RCPS

A-601 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

A-602 BLDG 7 - ELEVATOR SCOPE

A-603 BLDG 7 - ELEVATOR SCOPE

A-604 BLDG 7 & 9 - ELEVATOR SCOPE

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 00 01 15 - 03

FIRE PROTECTION

F-001 FIRE PROTECTION GENERAL NOTES & ABBREVIATIONS

F-101 BUILDING 007 - BASEMENT - OVERALL FIRE PROTECTION FLOOR PLAN

F-102 BUILDING 007 - PENTHOUSE - OVERALL FIRE PROTECTION FLOOR PLAN

FD401 BUILDING 7 - FIRE PROTECTION – DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS

F-401 BUILDING 7 - FIRE PROTECTION – ENLARGED PLANS

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES & ABBREVIATIONS

M-002 MECHANICAL LEGENDS

M-101 BUILDING 007 - BASEMENT - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

M-102 BUILDING 007 - PENTHOUSE - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

M-103 BUILDING 009 - PENTHOUSE - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

MD-401 BUILDING 007 - PENTHOUSE -ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLANS

M-401 BUILDING 007 - BASEMENT - ENLARGED PLANS

M-402 BUILDING 007 - PENTHOUSE - ENLARGED PLANS

M-403 BUILDING 009 - PENTHOUSE ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES, AND SHEET INDEX

E-002 ELECTRICAL LEGENDS

E-100 BUILDING 07 - BASEMENT - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

E-101 BUILDING 07 - PENTHOUSE - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

E-102 BUILDING 09 - LEVEL 01 - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

E-103 BUILDING 09 - PENTHOUSE - OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

E-401 BLDG 07 - PENTHOUSE - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

E-402 BLDG 07 - BASEMENT - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

E-403 BLDG 07 - ELECTRICAL ROOM 29 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

E-404 BLDG 07 - BASEMENT - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

E-405 BLDG 07 - PENTHOUSE - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 00 01 15 - 04

E-406 BLDG 07 - BASEMENT - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

E-407 BLDG 07 - BASEMENT - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

E-408 BLDG 07 - BASEMENT - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

E-409 BLDG 9 - PENTHOUSE - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

E-410 BLDG 9 - LEVEL 01 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-502 BUILDING 07 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-503 BUILDING 09 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EF601 FIRE ALARM RISER DIAGRAM

E-601 BUILDING 07 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS - EXISTING - PART 1 OF 2

E-602 BUILDING 07 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS - EXISTING - PART 2 OF 2

E-603 BUILDING 09 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS - EXISTING

E-611 BUILDING 07 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS - REVISED - PART 1 OF 2

E-612 BUILDING 07 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS - REVISED - PART 2 OF 2

E-613 BUILDING 09 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS - REVISED

E-701 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E-702 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E-703 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

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ALEXANDRIA VA MEDICAL CENTER – ALEXANDRIA, LA PUB DATE: 11-01-21

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 00 00 - 01

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

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

Alexandria VA Medical Center for project 502-24-102 Replace Elevators in Buildings 7 & 9 as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C. Offices of Spees Design Build, 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)

ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Work includes general repair and necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items of the existing elevators within Building 7 and Building 9 at the Alexandria VA Medical Center.

Building 7 Elevators:

• Elevators 1-5 are understood to be traction elevators. Scope of these elevators to be limited to the upgrading of the interiors and doors.

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• The elevator serving the Medical Records space is understood to be a hydraulic elevator that will require retrofit and modernization.

• The Elevator serving the Sterile Processing Services space is understood to be a traction elevator spanning 5 floors, but with only 2 stops. This elevator will require a complete retrofit and modernization.

Building 9 Elevators:

• The two elevators serving this building are understood to be side by side hydraulic elevators that will require retrofit and modernization.

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:

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

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

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

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

C. Guards:

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1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site or other means to ensure systematic checking of the premises where hazards are accessible as a result of unrestricted access.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

D. Key Control:

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

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

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

E. Document Control:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical

Center COR.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS – FAR 52.236-10

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.

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

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

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F. 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.

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

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

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

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

H. 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:

1. 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.

I. Phasing:

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

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schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

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

3. Phase I: Both buildings may be worked on at the same time, but only one elevator per building may be worked on at a time. Coordinate order of elevator phasing with the VA COR.

J. Building(s) No.(s) 7 and 9 will be occupied during performance of work.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

K. 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 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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L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to 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.

M. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated to

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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.

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 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 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, 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

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work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and

"CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 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 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

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items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with

Contractor's operation.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors : The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic

Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform 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 COR.

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

Office:

1) 40 CFR 261 .......................... Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

2) 40 CFR 262 .......................... Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

3) 40 CFR 263 .......................... Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous

Waste

4) 40 CFR 761 .......................... PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

5) 49 CFR 172 .......................... Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous Material

Communications Regulations

6) 49 CFR 173 .......................... Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and

Packaging

7) 49 CRR 173 .......................... Subpart A General

8) 49 CFR 173 .......................... Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

9) 49 CFR 173 .......................... Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and

Preparation

10) TSCA .................................... Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7

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

IMPROVEMENTS – FAR 52.236-9

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

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.

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.

1.10 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.)

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

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

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 – SOIL CONDITIONS – NOT USED

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES – NOT USED

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK – NOT USED

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 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.

1.15 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 one set 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, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 00 00 - 13 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.

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.

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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 & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment Bonds 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.

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

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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

1) Fire suppression systems.

2) Fire alarm system(s).

b. Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

2) Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c. Code 1 Doors

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

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

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d. Code 3-Doors

1) Overhead doors not operational.

2) Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e. Code 1-Electrical

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

2) Security lights.

3) Smoke detectors.

f. Code 2-Electrical

1) Power failure (no power to a room or part of building). Receptacle and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

g. Code 3-Electrical

1) Exterior lights not operational.

h. Code 1-Gas

1) Leaks and pipeline breaks.

i. Code 1-Heat

1) Power failure affecting heat.

j. Code 1-Plumbing

1) Hot water heater failure.

2) Leaking water supply pipes

k. Code 2-Plumbing

1) Flush valves not operating properly

2) Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

3) Toilet leaking at base.

l. Code 3- Plumbing

1) Leaky faucets.

m. Code 3-Interior

1) Floors damaged.

2) Paint chipping or peeling.

3) Casework damaged.

n. Code 1-Roof Leaks

1) Damage to property is occurring.

o. Code 2-Water (Exterior)

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1) No water to facility.

p. Code 2-Water (Hot)

1) No hot water in portion of building listed.

q. Code 3

1) All work not listed above.

F. 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.

WARRANTY TAGS

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.16 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.

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B. 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.

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE – NOT USED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National

Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at…