Attachment G-Combined Specs.pdf

WEST POINT ENGINEERS, LLC

(A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Making Your Vision Come to Life!)

Specifications

Manchester VAMC, New Hampshire

Buildings 2, 3, 4, 5, 13, and 14 Demolition

Project 608‐22‐114

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 1

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION 1

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) 1

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR 2

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 2

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS 4

1.7 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION 9

1.8 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS 10

1.9 RESTORATION 11

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA 12

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES 13

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK 13

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS 14

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS 14

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS 15

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES 15

1.17 TESTS 15

1.18 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION 16

1.19 HISTORIC PRESERVATION 17

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

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 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11-21

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 02-23

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-22

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 01-21

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 13.41 Asbestos Abatement for Total Demolition Project 01-21

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution 10-11

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 SATELLITE PLAN VIEW - PHOTO

GR101 EXISTING CONDITIONS BLDG 2 ELEVATIONS

GR102 EXISTING CONDITIONS BLDG 2 PHOTOS

GR103 EXISTING CONDITIONS BLDG 2 PHOTOS

GR201 EXISTING CONDITIONS BLDG 3 ELEVATIONS

GR202 EXISTING CONDITIONS BLDG 3 PHOTOS

GR301 EXISTING CONDITIONS BLDG 4 ELEVATIONS

GR302 EXISTING CONDITIONS BLDG 4 PHOTOS

GR401 EXISTING CONDITIONS BLDG 5 ELEVATIONS

GR402 EXISTING CONDITIONS BLDG 5 PHOTOS

GR403 EXISTING CONDITIONS BLDG 5 PHOTOS

GR501 EXISTING CONDITIONS BLDG 13

GR502 EXISTING CONDITIONS BLDG 13 PHOTOS

GR601 EXISTING CONDITIONS BLDG 14

GR602 EXISTING CONDITIONS BLDG 14 PHOTOS

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA101 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ASBESTOS BUILDING 2

HA102 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ASBESTOS BUILDING 3

HA103 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ASBESTOS BUILDING 4

HA104 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ASBESTOS BUILDING 5

HA105 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ASBESTOS BUILDING 13

HA106 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ASBESTOS BUILDING 14

HL101 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEAD BUILDING 2

HL102 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEAD BUILDING 3

HL103 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEAD BUILDING 3

HL104 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEAD BUILDING 4

HL105 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEAD BUILDING 4

HL106 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEAD BUILDING 5

HL107 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEAD BUILDING 5

HL108 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEAD BUILDING 13

HL109 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEAD BUILDING 14

SURVEY/MAPPING

VU101 TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY

CIVIL

C-001 CIVIL ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS, AND GENERAL NOTES

C-002 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

C-003 EXISTING UTILITY PLAN (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)

CD401 SITE DEMOLITION

CD402 HAZMAT STORAGE TRAILER RELOCATION

CD501 CIVIL DEMOLITION AND EROSION CONTROL DETAILS AND NOTES

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CD502 CIVIL DEMOLITION AND EROSION CONTROL DETAILS AND NOTES

CG401 FINISH GRADE PLAN

CU401 SANITARY AND STORMWATER DEMOLITION PLANS

CU402 ENLARGED ELECTRIC, TELEPHONE UTILITY PLANS EXISTING CONDITIONS,

DEMOLITION

CU403 ENLARGED OHW, GAS UTILITY PLANS EXISTING CONDITIONS, DEMOLITION

CU404 ENLARGED WATER UTILITY PLANS EXISTING CONDITIONS, DEMOLITION

LANDSCAPE

LP401 LANDSCAPE DEMO PLANS

FIRE PROTECTION

FA101 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM DEMOLITION

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

BUILDINGS #2-5,13 & 14 DEMO as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the VA COR.

C. The Offices of West Point Engineers, LLC, as Architect-

Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by the VA COR or the duly authorized representative.

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

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, DEMOLISH BUILDINGS: Work includes utility line modifications, drainage, asbestos and lead abatement, general demolition of Buildings #2, 3, 4, 5, 13, and 14, necessary removal of existing structures and trees, grading, and

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B. ITEM II: Cost adjustment for Item I LESS total demolition of

Buildings #3 and #4, which are occupied by VA Human Resources Staff and IT personnel.

C. ITEM III: Cost adjustment for Item I LESS total demolition of

Buildings #13 and #14, which are utilized for storage by Maintenance and Repair.

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 an appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the VA COR.

3. 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

VA COR.

C. Guards:

1. There is no guard requirement from the VA.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for securing the site and equipment as they deem necessary.

D. Key Control:

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

(VA COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including toolboxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

E. Document Control:

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

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

2. The General Contractor is responsible for the safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information.

This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to complete the project.

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

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

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

COR.

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 a specified location following VA standards and procedures using

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

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F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies unless prior approval of designated staging of vehicles is provided in writing by VA COR.

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.

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 VA COR. 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 VA COR 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 VA COR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the VA COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the VA

COR. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings or as determined by the VA COR when not shown on the drawings.

E. Workers are subject to the rules of the Medical Center and 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 construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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

VA COR.

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 the

Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to

Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

VA COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the VA COR or

Utility Company involved:

1. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the

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I. Phasing:

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

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the VA 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 VA

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 most plausible phases and sequencing mutually agreeable to the VA COR and

Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: SHPO Draft HABS Acceptance. The Manchester VAMC will produce an archival document completed by a qualified architectural historian to Historic American Buildings Survey

(HABS) Level III requirements. A digital draft HABS document will be submitted to the SHPO and then National Park Service (NPS) for a 45-day review and comment. Upon acceptance of the draft HABS documentation by the SHPO, the demolition can proceed.

Phase II: Sequential Demolition. The Contractor will isolate and terminate the utilities for the building, then conduct asbestos and lead abatement, complete the demolition of the building, conduct the earthwork required, and, lastly, conduct site finishing as designated in the drawings and by the VA COR.

J. Buildings #2, 5, 13, and 14 are vacated. Buildings #3 and 4 are currently occupied by VA Human Resources Staff and IT

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Specifications personnel. The two garage bays are currently used for storage by Maintenance and Repair. All buildings will be vacated and turned over to the Contractor by the Government beginning immediately after the date of receipt of the Notice to

Proceed.

K. All buildings will be vacated during the performance of work.

1. Should personnel and equipment remain in a building during performance of work, Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Center operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes, whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by the Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

L. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m

(seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum

375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by VA COR.

M. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance of landscaping and vegetation

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Specifications within the project scope area. 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.

N. 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 the VA 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 the VA

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

VA COR’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification divisions 26, 27 and 28.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the VA COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of the Medical

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Center. Interruption time approved 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 VA COR.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of the VA 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.

O. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped, or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

P. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

Wherever excavation for new or removal of existing utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

Q. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by the VA COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the VA COR and a representative of VA

Supply Service, of buildings in which demolitions occur, areas where 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, spaces, and locations:

1. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be kept and stored for future VA use.

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 outside the buildings to surrounding locations where alterations and/or demolitions occur, which have been agreed upon by

Contractor and VA COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be kept and stored, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of VA COR and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before the expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and VA COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved.

They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of kept and stored items 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 items, despite protection measures; and

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Specifications will form basis for determining extent of repair/replace 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.

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 the VA COR.

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

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

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

(PCB) transformers and capacitors where discovered within the project site. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the

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Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of

Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49, respectively. The

EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program

Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also applies. Upon removal of

PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-

22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the VA COR who will annotate the contract file and transmit the

Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

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

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 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

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Specifications contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so (AS MARKED DIRECTLY ON SITE) and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the VA COR.

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 VA COR 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, soil, 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.

Since the disturbed area on the site is less than one-acre, FAR clause 52.236-7, “Permits and Responsibilities,” no longer applies.

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 VA COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the VA 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.

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B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's 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 VAAR 852.236-88) and

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of, or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor. (FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the survey and the most recent asbestos and lead paint survey report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the VA COR at the VA Medical Center and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered, nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine the site of work and reports; and, after investigation, decide for themselves the character of materials and make their bids accordingly.

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1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the

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

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and benchmarks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at the Contractor’s own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work.

The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the VA

COR. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the VA COR until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the VA COR may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor. (FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for the project are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish, and plainly mark

(through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior

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1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the VA COR before any work is placed.

D. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to the VA COR.

E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the VA

COR one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

F. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full-sized 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 VA 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 VA

COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the VA COR.

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Medical Center property and, when authorized by the VA COR, such

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

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor shall supply portable toilet facilities for use of

Contractor’s workers.

1.17 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. 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 smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials.

C. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. Electricity is available at no cost to the Contractor.

D. 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.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at VA COR’s discretion)

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1.18 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning 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 pre-tested.

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

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

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

1.19 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones including electronic indexing, storage, and remote access to the documentation, as per these specifications.

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B. Photographic documentation elements:

1. Each digital image shall be taken with a professional grade camera with minimum size of 6 megapixels (MP) capable of producing 200x250mm (8 x 10 inch) prints with a minimum of

2272 x 1704 pixels and 400x500mm (16 x 20 inch) prints with a minimum 2592 x 1944 pixels.

2. Before construction, the site shall be documented.

Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage.

3. Construction progress for all trades shall be tracked at pre- determined intervals, but not less than once every thirty (30) calendar days (“Progressions”). Exterior

Progressions shall track 360 degrees around the site.

4. Miscellaneous events that occur during any Contractor site visit, or events captured by the Department of Veterans Affairs independently, shall be dated, labeled, and inserted into a

Section in the navigation structure entitled “Slideshows,” allowing this information to be stored in the same “place” as the formal scope.

5. Weekly Site Progressions - Photographic documentation capturing the project at different stages of construction.

These progressions shall capture underground utilities, excavation, grading, backfill, landscaping and road construction throughout the duration of the project.

1.20 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

A. Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the VA COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

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PROJECT SCHEDULES

(SMALL PROJECTS – DESIGN/BID/BUILD)

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. The Contractor shall develop a Critical Path Method (CPM) plan and schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the contract requirements (Project Schedule) and shall keep the Project Schedule up-to-date in accordance with the requirements of this section and shall utilize the plan for scheduling, coordinating and monitoring work under this contract (including all activities of subcontractors, equipment vendors and suppliers).

Conventional Critical Path Method (CPM) technique shall be utilized to satisfy both time and cost applications.

1.2 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE:

A. The Contractor shall designate an authorized representative responsible for the Project Schedule including preparation, review, and progress reporting with and to the Contracting Officer's Representative (VA COR).

B. The Contractor's representative shall have direct project control and complete authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in fulfilling the requirements of this specification section.

C. The Contractor’s representative shall have the option of developing the project schedule within their organization or to engage the services of an outside consultant. If an outside scheduling consultant is utilized, Section 1.3 of this specification will apply.

1.3 CONTRACTOR'S CONSULTANT:

A. The Contractor shall submit a qualification proposal to the VA COR, within

10 days of bid acceptance. The qualification proposal shall include:

1. The name and address of the proposed consultant.

2. Information to show that the proposed consultant has the qualifications to meet the requirements specified in the preceding paragraph.

3. A representative sample of prior construction projects, which the proposed consultant has performed complete project scheduling services.

These representative samples shall be of similar size and scope.

B. The VA COR has the right to approve or disapprove the proposed consultant and will notify the Contractor of the VA decision within seven calendar days from receipt of the qualification proposal. In case of disapproval, the Contractor shall resubmit another consultant within 10 calendar days

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1.4 COMPUTER PRODUCED SCHEDULES

A. The contractor shall provide monthly, to the Department of Veterans Affairs

(VA), all computer-produced time/cost schedules and reports generated from monthly project updates. This monthly computer service will include: three copies of up to five different reports (inclusive of all pages) available within the user defined reports of the scheduling software approved by the

VA COR; a hard copy listing of all project schedule changes, and associated data, made at the update and an electronic file of this data; and the resulting monthly updated schedule in PDM format. These must be submitted with and substantively support the contractor’s monthly payment request and the signed look ahead report. The VA COR shall identify the five different report formats that the contractor shall provide.

B. The contractor shall be responsible for the correctness and timeliness of the computer-produced reports. The Contractor shall also be responsible for the accurate and timely submittal of the updated project schedule and all

CPM data necessary to produce the computer reports and payment request that is specified.

C. The VA will report errors in computer-produced reports to the Contractor’s representative within ten calendar days from receipt of reports. The

Contractor shall reprocess the computer-produced reports and associated diskette(s), when requested by the VA COR, to correct errors which affect the payment and schedule for the project.

1.5 THE COMPLETE PROJECT SCHEDULE SUBMITTAL

A. Within 45 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit for the VA COR's review; an electronic file in the previously approved CPM schedule program. The submittal shall also include a computer-produced activity/event ID schedule showing project duration; phase completion dates; and other data, including event cost. Each activity/event on the computer-produced schedule shall contain as a minimum, but not limited to, activity/event ID, activity/event description, duration, budget amount, early start date, early finish date, late start date, late finish date and total float. Work activity/event relationships shall be restricted to finish-to-start or start-to-start without lead or lag constraints.

Activity/event date constraints, not required by the contract, will not be accepted unless submitted to and approved by the VA COR. The contractor

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Schedule has been approved. The Contractor should provide their requests for time and supporting time extension analysis for contract time as a result of contract changes/delays, after this update, and in accordance with Article, ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT COMPLETION.

B. Within 30 calendar days after receipt of the complete project interim

Project Schedule and the complete final Project Schedule, the VA COR, or his representative, will do one or both of the following:

1. Notify the Contractor concerning his actions, opinions, and…