Attachment D_2021 09 30 598-19-127 Construction Documents Specification Manual.pdf

36C-256-18-D-0128

VA Project No. 598-19-127

Renovate Building 104 - LETC Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center

North Little Rock, AR

SPECIFICATION MANUAL

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

2021.09.30

JohnsonDanforth, Inc.

2200 N. Rodney Parham Road | Suite 210

Little Rock, AR 72212 P: (501) 404-4811 F: (501) 404-2411

JohnsonDanforth & Associates

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STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Bernhard TME Building 2, l Allied Drive, Suite 2600 Little Rock, AR 72202 Sections:

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Kyle Bridges, PE Structural Engineering Manager

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ARCHITECT

JohnsonDanforth & Associates 2200 North Rodney Parham Road, Suite 210 Little Rock, AR 72212

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Sam McGuire, AIA, NCARB Name & Title

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FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

FP&C Consultants KC, LLC 1330 Burlington Street, Suite 200 North Kansas City, Mo 64116 Sections:

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Jeffrey A. Scott,PE Fire Protection Engineer

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PLUMBING ENGINEER

Insight Engineering, PLLC 201 S Chester, Suite 2 Little Rock, AR 72201

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MECHANICAL ENGINEER

201 S Chester, Suite 2

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

201 S Chester, Suite 2

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Michael P. Harkey, PE Electrical Engineer

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COMMISSIONING ENGINEER

Bernhard TME Building 2, l Allied Drive, Suite 2600 Little Rock, AR 72202

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Mike Barnett, PE, HFDP, CEM Name & Title

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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 05-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

NOT USED

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 01-21 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 01-21 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-14

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 01-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 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

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 65 00 Cooling Towers 03-20 23 81 46 Water-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

NOT USED

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

NOT USED

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

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DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL INFORMATION

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 SYMBOLS & NOTES

GI003 STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS

GI004 DEPARTMENTAL USE PLAN

GC101 ICRA PLANS

GC110 ICRA LEGEND

STRUCTURAL

S001 GENERAL NOTES

SF101 1ST LEVEL FRAMING PLAN & DETAIL

ARCHITECTURAL

AD101 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – EXISTING/DEMO

AD102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EXISTING/DEMO

AD103 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – EXISTING/DEMO

AD111 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN –

EXISTING/DEMO

AD112 SECOND FLOOR RELECTED CEILING PLAN –

EXISTING/DEMO

AE101 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – NEW

AE102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – NEW

AE103 SEOND FLOOR PLAN – NEW

AE111 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – FIRST FLOOR PLAN

AE112 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – SECOND FLOOR PLAN

AE401 FIRST FLOOR ENLARGED PLAN & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE402 SECOND FLOOR ENLARGED PLAN & INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

AE501 DETAILS

AE601 DOOR SCHEDULE

IN101 FINISH PLANS & SCHEDULE

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FIRE PROTECTION

FA102 FIRST LEVEL FIRE ALARM PLAN

FA103 SECOND LEVEL FIRE ALARM PLAN

FX102 FIRST LEVEL FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN

FX103 SECOND LEVEL FIRE SUPRESSION PLAN

PLUMBING

PD101 FIRST LEVEL PLAN – SANITARY SEWER AND VENT

DEMOLITION

PD102 FIRST LEVEL PLAN – DOMESTIC WATER DEMOLITION

PD103 SECOND LEVEL PLAN – SANITARY SEWER AND VENT

DEMOLITION

PD104 SECOND LEVEL PLAN – DOMESTIC WATER DEMOLITION

PL001 PLUMBING GENERAL NOTES AND LEGEND

PL101 FIRST LEVEL PLAN – SANITARY SEWER AND VENT

PL102 FIRST LEVEL PLAN – DOMESTIC WATER

PL103 SECOND LEVEL PLAN – SANITARY SEWER AND VENT

PL104 SECOND LEVEL PLAN – DOMESTIC WATER

PJ101 PLUMBING RISER DIAGRAMS

PK101 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

MD100 SITE PLAN – MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

MD101 FIRST LEVEL PLAN – HVAC DUCTWORK DEMOLITION

MD102 SECOND LEVEL PLAN – HVAC DUCTWORK DEMOLITION

MH001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES AND LEGEND

MH100 SITE PLAN - MECHANICAL

MH101 FIRST LEVEL PLAN – HVAC DUCTWORK

MH102 SECOND LEVEL PLAN – HVAC DUCTWORK

MJ101 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MJ102 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MK101 MECAHNICAL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

ED101 BASEMENT LEVEL PLAN – POWER AND SYSTEMS

DEMOLITION

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ED102 FIRST LEVEL RCP – LIGHTING DEMOLITION

ED103 FIRST LEVEL PLAN – POWER AND SYSTEMS DEMOLITION

ED104 FIRST LEVEL PLAN – MECAHNICAL POWER DEMOLITION

ED105 SECOND LEVEL RCP – LIGHTING DEMOLITION

ED106 SEOND LEVEL PLAN – POWER AND SYSTEMS DEMOLITION

ED107 SECOND LEVEL PLAN – MECHANICAL POWER DEMOLITION

ED108 SITE PLAN – ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

ES101 SITE PLAN – ELECTRICAL

EL101 FIRST LEVEL PLAN - LIGHTING

EL102 SECOND LEVEL PLAN - LIGHTING

EP101 BASEMENT LEVEL PLAN – POWER AND SYSTEMS

EP103 FIRST LEVEL PLAN – POWER AND SYSTEMS

EP104 FIRST LEVEL PLAN – MECHANICAL POWER

EP105 SECOND LEVEL PLAN – POWER AND SYSTEMS

EP106 SECOND LEVEL PLAN – MECHANICAL POWER

EJ101 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES AND LEGEND

EJ102 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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 Renovate

Building 104 – LETC, VA Project Number 598-19-127 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contracting Officer’s Representative at Central Arkansas

Veterans Healthcare System.

C. Offices of JohnsonDanforth & Associates, 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. 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 ITEMS

A. ITEM I: BASE BID: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, interior alterations at certain portions of a two story existing structure, including renovation of four existing restroom facilities to meet accessibility requirements, demolition and necessary removal of existing structures and new construction, including interior partitions, flooring, suspended ceiling systems, doors and frames, plumbing, mechanical, 01 00 00 -2 electrical, lighting, life safety, interior finishes and certain other items, including the replacement of a nearby cooling tower serving the subject structure. Refer to project drawings and narratives. No sitework or work to the structure’s exterior is to be included. Temporary interior environmental barriers shall be required to accommodate certain nearby spaces within the subject structure, which will have continued occupancy throughout the

Construction Phase Services provided by the Contractor.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: 20% DEDUCT: BASE BID EXCEPT DELETE, renovation of

Men’s Restroom 214 and Women’s Restroom 215 to meet accessibility standards (including DELETE new plumbing fixtures and alterations to interior partitions); EXCEPT DELETE, 30 calendar days from the

Construction Phase Services allocated to Contractor to complete the project work; and, EXCEPT DELETE, any other non-mechanical items which may contribute to the reduction of the Contractor’s submitted Base Bid by 20%. Contractor shall submit an itemized list of these proposed items for deletion within their submitted

ALTERNATE NO.1 documentation, for the Government’s review.

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

01 00 00 -3 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. 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. See

Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

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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).

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted

24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility

Manager.

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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 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative.

E. Workers are subject to rules of the Central Arkansas Veterans

Healthcare System applicable to their conduct.

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of

01 00 00 -6 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 Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System 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

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System 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

Contracting Officer’s Representative. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

I. Phasing:

1. The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with

01 00 00 -7 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, a detailed description of how Contractor will maintain safe conditions for occupants at certain spaces within the subject structure which are not within the Contractor’s work area (refer to project documents) and how appropriate safe occupation and egress will be established and maintained within the Contractor’s work area for the duration of Construction Phase Services.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate 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 dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor,.

J. The majority of Bldg. 104 will be vacated by the Government in accordance with project schedule and immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed.

K. Construction Fence: No exterior construction fence is required, EXCEPT, the work area associated with the removal and replacement of the nearby cooling tower serving the subject structure shall be fenced during its construction activities, and any potential exterior layout and/or storage areas provided to the Contractor by prior approval of the COR. Contractor to submit a proposed layout of construction fencing at cooling tower and any other approved work areas for Government approval, prior to beginning work in those areas.

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L. 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.

M. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System and occupied portions of building 104 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, 01 00 00 -9

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 Central Arkansas

Veterans Healthcare System. 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.

N. 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.

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O. 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.

P. 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 all three, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of building.

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

01 00 00 -11 opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4).

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

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by

Contractor to such 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.

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1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Central Arkansas Veterans

Healthcare System.

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

1.9 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

01 00 00 -13 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.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and

01 00 00 -14 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 at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty

01 00 00 -15 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, 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.

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b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

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

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B. Performance & 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

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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 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:

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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 Fire suppression systems.

Fire alarm system(s).

b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c) Code 1 Doors

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

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

d) Code 3-Doors Overhead doors not operational.

Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e) Code 1-Electrical Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

Security lights.

Smoke detectors.

f) Code 2-Electrical 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 Exterior lights not operational.

h) Code 1-Gas Leaks and pipeline breaks.

i) Code 1-Heat Power failure affecting heat.

j) Code 1-Plumbing Hot water heater failure.

2) Leaking water supply pipes

k) Code 2-Plumbing Flush valves not operating properly Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

Toilet leaking at base.

l) Code 3- Plumbing Leaky faucets.

m) Code 3-Interior Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling.

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Casework damaged.

n) Code 1-Roof Leaks

Damage to property is occurring.

o) Code 2-Water (Exterior)

No water to facility.

p) Code 2-Water (Hot)

No hot water in portion of building listed.

q) Code 3

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

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1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System 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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1.18 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

01 00 00 -22 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.

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.

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workers) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and

01 00 00 -23 free from flies and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1. *Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workers. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the

Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may

01 00 00 -24 smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

1. Obtain heat by connecting to Central Arkansas Veterans

Healthcare System heating distribution system.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Central Arkansas

Veterans Healthcare System electrical distribution system. The

Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Central Arkansas Veterans

Healthcare System water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code.

Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve…