Attachment B - Specifications - 530 Pages.pdf

JULY 17, 2024

VA NO.: 437-23-103

UPDATE WING 4B

FARGO VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

BID DOCUMENTS

SPECIFICATION MANUAL

CONTRACT NO.: 36C26319D0045

TASK ORDER NO.: 36C26323N0708

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF

VETERANS AFFAIRS

VOLUME 1

FARGO VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FARGO, ND

437-23-10 UPDATE WING 4B

July 17, 2024

ARCHITECT

FourFront Design, Inc.

517 Seventh Street

Rapid City, SD 57701

(605) 342-9470

MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

FourFront Design, Inc.

1211 Echelon Place, Suite B

Helena, MT 59602

(605) 342-9470

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437-23-103 UPDATE WING 4B TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 05-24

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 16 Rigid Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 14 00 (Intentionally removed) 01-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 04-22

08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24

08 87 00 Architectural Window Films 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 01-21

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 54 23 Security Metal Ceilings 01-21

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-22

09 68 00 Carpeting 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

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DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 26 00 Wall Protection 01-21

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21

12 36 00 Countertops 12-23

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

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

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 05-24

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

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

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-23

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

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

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

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

26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

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DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

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

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

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

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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437-23-103 UPDATE WING 4B LIST OF DRAWINGS

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No.

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G0.02

G1.00

G2.00

G3.00

G4.00

AD1.00

AD1.10

A1.00

A1.10

A5.00

A5.10

A5.20

A5.21

A5.30

A5.40

A6.00

M0.00

MD1.01

M1.01

M2.00

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Title

GENERAL

COVER SHEET

SHEET INDEX, ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS, LEGENDS

AND GENERAL NOTES

LOCATION MAP AND CONSTRUCTION STAGING

PHASING PLAN

INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT

LIFE SAFETY PLAN

(Intentionally removed)

ARCHITECTURAL

DEMOLITOIN PLAN

DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

FLOOR PLAN

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

FLOOR AND WALL FINISH PLAN

INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

INTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND CASEWORK DETAILS

WALL PROTECTION PLAN AND DETAILS

SIGNAGE PLAN, SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

DOOR SCHEDULE, ELEVATIONS AMD DETAILS

MECHANCICAL

GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN

NEW HVAC PLAN

MECHANICAL DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

PLUMBING

GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

PLUMBING REMODEL PLAN

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ELECTGRICAL

E0.00 ELECTRICAL LEGENDS AND ABBREVIATIONS

E0.01 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E0.02 ELECTRICAL DETAILS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

E0.03 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCITON PHASING PLAN

ED1.00 POWER DEMOLITION PLAN

ED2.00 LIGHTING DEMOLITIONS PLAN

ED3.00 SPECIAL SYSTEMS DEMOLITION PLAN

E1.00 POWER PLAN

E2.00 LIGHTING PLAN

E3.00 SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN

FAD1.00 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN

FA1.00 FIRE ALARM PLAN

FIRE PROTECTION

FD1.01 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN

FP1.01 NEW FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

B. Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for ICRA and PRCA forms to be filled out by the Fargo VA Safety Manager. In addition, the Contractor shall obtain from the Fargo Va Safety manager forms for electrical work, above ceiling work, wall penetration permits, etc.

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 Construction work to update Wing 4B, mental health locked in-patient ward, at the Fargo VA Health Care System (FVAHCS). as required by drawings and specifications.

B. One site visit by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the COR.

C. Offices of FourFront Design, Inc., 517 7th Street, Rapid City, SD

57701, 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.

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

VA, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable COR 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.

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E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

Base Bid: Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and all other necessary resources to Renovate Wing 4B as required by the drawings and specifications.

Bid Alternate No.1: Intentionally removed. Disregard and omit any references to Bid Alternate No. 1.

Bid Alternate No.2: Intentionally removed. Disregard and omit any references to Bid Alternate No. 2.

Bid Alternate No.3: Intentionally Removed. Disregard and omit any references to Bid Alternate No. 3.

Bid Alternate No.4: Intentionally removed. Disregard and omit any references to Bid Alternate No. 4.

Bid Alternate No.5: Intentionally removed. Disregard and omit any references to Bid Alternate No. 5.

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.

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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. All contractor staff is required to check in and out with the charge nurse daily and enter and exit through the main corridor sally port. Contractor will also be required to provide an ongoing inventory of all materials and equipment brought into and out of the construction zone. This inventory

Control will be required to be in written form and given to the charge nurse in order to maintain consistent vigilant inventory of any item used for the purposes of this project.

2. 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.

3. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give three 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.

4. General Contractor shall meet with VA Safety for each phase area, prior to beginning work, to review correct exit signage for changes if necessary. If exit signs must be moved or taken out of service, the exit signs must be covered fully so as to not be visible from any angle.

5. 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.

6. 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:

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1. The General Contractor shall provide IC (figure 8 style) cores, pins, etc. To the VA COR. VA locksmith will pin the cores and provide padlocks. Keys shall be issued by the VA locksmith and will be recorded for collection at the end of the project. Match existing.

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

Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. 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.

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. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be shown on the drawings and as determined by the COR.

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

D. 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.

E. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the

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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.

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

G. Phasing:

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

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shall notify the COR three 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:

Update Wing 4B – Phasing Notes

The contractor shall accomplish the work for each phase with minimal interruptions and agitation of patients. If patients become agitated, work will be suspended and may start again with approval of the CO, CS, COR or the Nurse Manager.

The general contractor shall provide the final phasing plan and CPM schedule, procure the VA’s agreement of those plans, and be responsible for recognizing and scheduling all aspects of the work with the VA. All phases shall be approved by the VA/COR before commencement of work and be updated as work proceeds. The VA must be notified in writing of any unforeseen delays.

The general contractor shall obtain the ICRA and ISLM forms from the VA safety for each work area and/or phase of work.

The Fargo VA 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 be coordinated with VA COR to protect patient safety for all phases of work.

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 the building or portion thereof. The VA will review the project work dates for approval and notice of work. If proposed dates do not work, the VA shall provide dates for accomplishment of work in specific area of the project. In addition, the contractor shall

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notify the COR two weeks in advance of completion of work in specific area or phase. The Contractor's schedule has to include VA move time.

The project duration has 90 days included in the beginning of the job for the general contractor and subcontractors to coordinate with the VA for id badges. Background checks, etc. Will need to be completed for id badging. No contractor shall be able to be on a job site without the official id badge. Training is required for all contractors who wish to access the site.

Wing 4b – phasing schedule standard work hours for the Fargo VA Medical

Center are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. after hours work may be required by the contractor pending noise, vibration or other construction impacts that would limit care to patients.

Any contractor working on site shall check in and out of wing 4b with the charge nurse and will create an inventory sheet for anything brought onto wing 4b. Contractors shall only bring what is actually needed since each item needs to be accounted for whether installed by contractor or being taken off the site when work is done. The inventory sheet shall be checked against the inventory sheet generated when the contractor entered the site.

Everything shall be accounted for being brought off site or installed down to individual screws.

If the general contractor needs to access any area outside of the phase where the stairwell cannot be accessed to the phase and needs to be in an area where patients are present, for these situations the contractor will need to access through the main sally port doors of wing 4b and shall go through all the procedures, checks, training, and inventory sheets to access work.

Preconstruction Activities:

It is the intent that the mental health department shall stay operational during the course of this construction project. Establish contractor staging areas in coordination with the COR on station.

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Submit project schedule to the COR. Identify all trades that will be necessary to complete demolition efficiently and concurrently.

Install temporary one-hour fire rated construction barriers to separate areas of construction activity from adjacent areas of the locked ward that will remain occupied and operational. Contractor shall not drill any holes into floor to secure temporary construction partitions.

All temporary construction partitions and door hardware to be ligature resistant, pick proof, and damage resistant on the patient side of temporary partition. The VA shall inspect and approve temporary partitions prior to construction work starting in each area or phase of work. Temporary construction barrier, location to be coordinated with COR and Wing 4B to allow needed access through corridor for patient, staff, rapid response team and gurney/equipment, etc.

Install HEPA filters and seal project boundary to ensure negative air pressure as per infection control requirements. Obtain from the VA a pre-construction risk assessment as per VA requirements.

Protect all items and equipment noted to remain as necessary. The general contractor shall be responsible to maintain the existing condition and repair any damage to pre-construction condition prior to project completion.

Phase 1

The general contractor shall use stairwell #14 for entering and leaving the project work area for Phase 1. This includes removing demolition materials and transporting new materials to the Phase 1 work area.

Construct a temporary sally port with all electrical and security measures and hardware. Coordinate with Fargo VA.

At the nurse station, the contractor shall work with the VA COR to determine work area size and location of the construction barrier.

Perform demolition work identified in Phase 1.

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Turn over items noted to be salvaged to the owner, to a location designated by the COR (on-site). It shall be the responsibility of the general contractor to relocate salvaged items and to prevent damage to their pre-construction condition.

Remove all mechanical and electrical systems noted for demolition.

Perform demolition of areas within phasing area in occupied work area.

Coordinate time of demolition with the COR.

Clean and repair existing concrete slab for future installation of finish flooring sealant.

Install new items as shown in the construction documents.

Coordinate the installation of owner provided contractor installed items indicated in the documents.

Complete finish and remove temporary partitions. Repair existing as necessary.

Turn the newly remodeled space over to the wing 4B.

Phase 2

The general contractor shall use stairwell #15 for entering and leaving the project work area for Phase 2. This includes removing demolition materials and transporting new materials to the Phase 2 work area.

Perform demolition work identified in Phase 2.

Turn over items noted to be salvaged to the owner to a location designated by the COR (on-site).

It shall be the responsibility of the general contractor to relocate salvaged items and to Prevent damage to their pre-construction condition.

Remove all mechanical and electrical systems noted for demolition.

Perform demolition of areas outside of phasing area in occupied work area. Coordinate time of demolition with COR.

Clean and repair existing concrete slab for future installation of finish flooring sealant.

Install new items as shown in the construction documents.

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Coordinate the installation of owner provided contractor installed items indicated in the documents.

Complete finishes and remove temporary partitions. Repair existing as necessary.

Complete demo and finishes installation in corridor 4b-C1 outside of locked ward sally port at the end of Phase 2.

Remove temporary sally port at the end of Phase 2.

Turn the newly remodeled space over to the Fargo VA Wing 4B.

Phase 3

The general contractor shall use stairwell #14 for entering and leaving the project work area for Phase 3. This includes removing demolition materials and transporting new materials to the Phase

3 work area.

Perform demolition work identified in Phase 3.

Turn over items noted to be salvaged to the owner to a location designated by the COR (on-site).

It shall be the responsibility of the general contractor to relocate salvaged items and to prevent damage to their pre-construction condition.

Remove all mechanical and electrical systems noted for demolition.

Perform demolition of areas outside of phasing area in occupied work area. Coordinate time of demolition with COR.

Clean and repair existing concrete slab for future installation of finish flooring sealant.

Install new items as shown in the construction documents.

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coordinate the installation of owner provided contractor installed items indicated in the documents.

Complete finishes and remove temporary partitions. Repair existing as necessary.

Complete demo and finishes installation in corridor 4B-C1 outside of locked ward sally port at the end of Phase 3.

Turn the newly remodeled space over to the Fargo VA Wing 4B.

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.

I. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

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

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

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Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 21 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

2. 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.

J. 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 be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

K. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

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 areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of

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access, and furnish a report, signed by 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. 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.

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

3. 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.

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:

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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 or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to reinstallation 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.

a) Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

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

Waste

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

Hazardous Waste

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

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 ...... PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

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

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 ...... Shippers - General Requirements for

Shipments and Packaging

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

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

49 CFR 173 ...... Subpart J Other Regulated Material;

Definitions and Preparation

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

1.9 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

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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.

1.10 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) and two sets of hard copy drawings 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.

E. Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment Bonds must remain effective throughout the construction period.

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.

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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:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR. 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 completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

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6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted.

1. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by Contracting Officer.

1.14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system.

B. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall have a back-flow preventer approved by the Chief Engineer prior to installation.

The location of and connection to the Medical Center are TBD.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other

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wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.15 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns.

The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work.

The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

B. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pretested.

C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the

Contracting Officer. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a

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reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.16 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (two hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc

(two hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and subassembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross reference to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the

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operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment.

All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections.

Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage.

The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of

Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the

COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.17 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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

B. Equipment furnished by Government to be installed by Contractor will be furnished to Contractor at the Medical Center.

C. Contractor shall be prepared to receive this equipment from

Government and store or place such equipment not less than 90 days before Completion Date of project.

1. *Storage space for equipment will be provided by the

Government and the Contractor shall be prepared to unload and store such equipment therein upon its receipt at the Medical

Center.

D. Notify Contracting Officer in writing, 60 days in advance, of date on which Contractor will be prepared to receive equipment

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furnished by Government. Arrangements will then be made by the

Government for delivery of equipment.

1. Immediately upon delivery of equipment, Contractor shall arrange for a joint inspection thereof with a representative of the Government. At such time the Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of equipment described, make notations, and immediately furnish the Government representative with a written statement as to its condition or shortages.

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

Government.

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

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

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

1.18 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

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

Contractor.

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

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

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

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

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DATA, AND SAMPLES

SECTION 01 33 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This specification defines the general requirements and procedures for submittals. A submittal is information submitted for VA review to establish compliance with the contract documents.

B. Detailed submittal requirements are found in the technical sections of the contract specifications. The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective technical specifications at no additional cost to the government.

C. VA approval of a submittal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist. The Contractor is responsible for fully complying with all contract requirements and the satisfactory construction of all work, including the need to check, confirm, and coordinate the work of all subcontractors for the project.

Non-compliant material incorporated in the work will be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Preconstruction Submittals: Submittals which are required prior to issuing contract notice to proceed or starting construction. For example, Certificates of insurance; Surety bonds; Site-specific safety plan; Construction progress schedule; Schedule of values; Submittal register; List of proposed subcontractors.

B. Shop Drawings: Drawings, diagrams, and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work. Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be integrated and coordinated.

C. Product Data: Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions, and brochures, which describe and illustrate size, physical appearance, and other characteristics of materials, systems, or equipment for some portion of the work. Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

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D. Samples: Physical examples of materials, equipment, or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged. Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project. Field samples and mock-ups constructed to establish standards by which the ensuing work can be judged.

E. Design Data: Calculations, mix designs, analyses, or other data…