Attachment I Bid Specifications.pdf

637-23-101 | Replace & Upgrade Elevators Buildings 15, 47, and 62 Asheville VAMC – Asheville, NC

Bid Documents

July 25, 2024

Specifications Sign and Seal: 07/25/2024 North Carolina Architectural Registration No:

15735

North Carolina Engineer (Mechanical) Registration No: 057473

North Carolina Engineer (Electrical) Registration No: 056611

Specifications Sign and Seal: 07/25/2024 Environmental Health & Safety Registration No: 8594 CP

California Engineer (Fire Protection) Registration No: 2253

A | 312 SW 25th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73109 P | 405.842.6100 E | howdy@spur-design.com W | spur-design.com

637-23-101 | Replace and Upgrade Elevators Bldg. 15, 47, and 62

Charles George VAMC – Asheville, NC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 01-24

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements for Major Projects 12-23

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Title and Mastic Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 01-21

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

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 50 11 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES – NOT USED

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

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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 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 21 10.01 Traction Elevator – Modernization (BLDG 47 S4-S5) 09-23

14 21 10.02 Traction Elevator – Modernization (BLDG 47 P1-P3) 09-23

14 24 10.01 Hydraulic Elevator – Modernization (ACA) 09-23

14 24 10.02 Hydraulic Elevator – Modernization (BLDG 15) 09-23

14 24 10.03 Hydraulic Elevator – Modernization (BLDG 62) 09-23

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

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

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23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 03-23

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

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

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

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

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

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

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-22

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-22

26 22 11 Low-Voltage Transformers 11-22

26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 11-22

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 31 00 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment 06-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISIONS 31 THROUGH 48 – NOT USED

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

GENERAL

1 GI000 COVER SHEET

2 GI001 GENERAL INFORMATION

3 GI002 ICRA CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

4 GI010 PHASING PLANS - BLDG 15

5 GI011 PHASING PLANS - BLDG 47

6 GI014 PHASING PLANS - BLDG 62

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

7 HA150 BUILDING 15 - BASEMENT AND LEVEL 1 - KNOWN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

8 HA151 BUILDING 15 - LEVELS 2 AND 3 - KNOWN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

9 HA470 BUILDING 47 - PIPE BASEMENT AND BASEMENT - KNOWN ENVIRONMENTAL

HAZARDS

10 HA471 BUILDING 47 - LEVELS 1 AND 2 - KNOWN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

11 HA472 BUILDING 47 - LEVELS 3, 4, AND 5 - KNOWN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

12 HA473 BUILDING 47 - PENTHOUSE - KNOWN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

13 HA620 BUILDING 62 - KNOWN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

STRUCTURAL

14 SS001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

15 SS030 TYPICAL DETAILS - CONCRETE

16 SS100 FDN PLANS FOR HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS

17 SS101 BLDG 47 - OVERHEAD GEARED ELEVATORS

18 SS102 BLDG 47 - ROOF AND MACHINE ROOM PLANS

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ARCHITECTURAL

19 AS001 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN

20 A-101 BUILDING 15 - REFERENCE PLANS - BASEMENT, LEVEL 1, 2 & 3

21 A-102 BUILDING 47 - REFERENCE PLAN - PIPE BASEMENT AND BASEMENT

22 A-103 BUILDING 47 - REFERENCE PLAN - LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2

23 A-104 BUILDING 47 - REFERENCE PLANS - LEVEL 3 AND LEVEL 4

24 A-105 BUILDING 47 - REFERENCE PLANS - LEVEL 5 & PENTHOUSE

25 A-106 BUILDING 62 - REFERENCE PLANS - BASEMENT AND LEVEL 1

26 A-107 BUILDING 62 - REFERENCE PLANS - LEVEL 2

27 AD011 DEMOLITION PLANS - BLDG 15

28 AD012 DEMOLITION PLANS - BLDG 15

29 AD013 DEMOLITION PLANS - BLDG 47

30 AD014 DEMOLITION PLAN - BLDG 47

31 AD015 DEMOLITION PLAN - BLDG 47

32 AD016 DEMOLITION PLAN - BLDG 47 PENTHOUSE

33 AD017 DEMOLITION PLAN - BLDG 62

34 AE001 PARTITION TYPES

35 AE401 ENLARGED PLANS - BLDG 15

36 AE402 ENLARGED PLANS - BLDG 15

37 AE403 ENLARGED PLANS - BLDG 47

38 AE404 ENLARGED PLANS - BLDG 47

39 AE405 ENLARGED PLANS - BLDG 47

40 AE406 ENLARGED PLANS - BLDG 47 PENTHOUSE

41 AE407 ENLARGED PLANS - BLDG 62

42 AE501 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

43 AE601 DOOR & FINISH SCHEDULES

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FIRE PROTECTION

44 FA001 FIRE ALARM & MASS NOTIFICATION GENERAL NOTES

45 FA101 BLDG 15 - FIRE ALARM PLANS

46 FA102 BLDG 47 - FIRE ALARM PLANS

47 FA103 BLDG 47 - FIRE ALARM PLANS

48 FA104 BLDG 47 - FIRE ALARM PLANS

49 FA105 BLDG 62 - FIRE ALARM PLANS

50 FA106 BLDG 62 - FIRE ALARM PLANS

51 FA107 BLDG 62 - FIRE ALARM PLANS

52 FA401 BLDG 15 - FIRE ALARM PLANS

53 FA402 BLDG 15 - FIRE ALARM PLANS

54 FA403 BLDG 47 - FIRE ALARM PLANS

55 FA404 BLDG 47 - FIRE ALARM PLANS

56 FA405 BLDG 47 - FIRE ALARM PLANS

57 FA406 BLDG 47 - FIRE ALARM PLANS

58 FA407 BLDG 62 - FIRE ALARM PLANS

59 FX001 FIRE SUPPRESSION GENERAL NOTES

60 FX101 BLDG 15 - FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS

61 FX102 BLDG 15 - FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS

62 FX103 BLDG 47 - FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS

63 FX104 BLDG 47 - FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS

64 FX105 BLDG 47 - FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS

65 FX106 BLDG 47 - FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS

66 FX107 BLDG 62 - FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS

67 FX401 BLDG 15 - FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS

68 FX402 BLDG 47 - FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS

69 FX403 BLDG 47 - FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS

70 FX404 BLDG 47 - FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS

71 FX405 BLDG 47 - FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS

72 FX406 BLDG 47 - FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS

73 FX407 BLDG 62 - FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS

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PLUMBING

74 P-000 PLUMBING LEGEND

75 PP100 BLDG 15 - BASEMENT ELEVATOR PLUMBING PLAN

76 PP101 BLDG 47 - BASEMENT ELEVATOR PLUMBING PLAN

77 PP102 BLDG 62 - BASEMENT ELEVATOR PLUMBING PLAN

78 P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS

79 P-601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

80 M-000 LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

81 MP100 BLDG 15 - BASEMENT - HVAC PLAN

82 MP101 BLDG 47 - MECHANICAL - PENTHOUSE PLANS

83 MP102 BLDG 47 - MECHANICAL PENTHOUSE ROOF PLAN

84 M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

85 M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

86 M-701 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

87 M-702 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

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ELECTRICAL

88 E-000 ELECTRICAL LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

89 E-101 REFERENCE PLANS - BUILDING 15

90 E-102 REFERENCE PLAN - BUILDING 47 - BASEMENT

91 E-103 REFERENCE PLANS - BUILDING 47 - LEVEL 1

92 E-104 REFERENCE PLANS - BUILDING 47 - LEVEL 5

93 E-105 REFERENCE PLANS - BUILDING 62 - BASEMENT

94 E-106 REFERENCE PLANS - BUILDING 62 - LEVEL 2

95 ED401 DEMOLITION POWER PLANS - BUILDING 15

96 ED402 DEMOLITION POWER PLANS - BUILDING 47

97 ED403 DEMOLITION LIGHTING PLANS - BUILDING 15

98 ED404 DEMOLITION POWER PLANS - BUILDING 47

99 ED405 DEMOLITION POWER PLANS - BUILDING 47 & 62

100 EP401 ENLARGED POWER PLANS - BUILDING 15

101 EP402 ENLARGED POWER PLANS - BUILDING 47

102 EP403 ENLARGED POWER PLANS - BUILDING 47 & 62

103 EL401 ENLARGED LIGHTING PLANS - BUILDING 15

104 EL402 ENLARGED LIGHTING PLANS - BUILDING 47

105 EL403 ENLARGED LIGHTING PLANS - BUILDING 47

106 EL404 ENLARGED LIGHTING PLANS - BUILDING 62

107 E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

108 E-601 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - BUILDING 15

109 E-602 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - BUILDING 47

110 E-603 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - BUILDING 47

111 E-604 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - BUILDING 62

112 E-701 PANELBOARD SCHEDULES - BUILDING 15 & 62

113 E-702 PANELBOARD SCHEDULES - BUILDING 47

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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 construction area as indicated in the scope of work for operations, including demolition and removal of existing finishes, assemblies, and systems, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the Replacement of Buildings 15, 47 and

62 Elevators as required by drawings and specifications.

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

COR.

C. Offices of SPUR, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by

Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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

COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, BASE BID: Work includes general interior construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing finishes and assemblies and certain other items for Elevator modification.

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.

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1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. 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

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approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

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

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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

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transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate 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 Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor.

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J. Buildings 15, 47, and 62 will be occupied during performance of work;

but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

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

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 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.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

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1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

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

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capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR.

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

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

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

52.243-4).

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

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

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags 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 Medical Center.

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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 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.

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

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conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's 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 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 //

[Chief Engineer][Chief of Facilities Management] 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.

1.12 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 conference, submit two sets of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan

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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.

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.

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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 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

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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:

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).

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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

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

d) Code 3-Doors

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 1-Gas

Leaks and pipeline breaks.

h) Code 1-Heat

Power failure affecting heat.

i) Code 1-Plumbing

Hot water heater failure.

2) Leaking water supply pipes

j) Code 2-Plumbing

Flush valves not operating properly

Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

Toilet leaking at base.

k) Code 3- Plumbing

Leaky faucets.

l) Code 3-Interior

Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling.

Casework damaged.

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m) Code 2-Water (Hot)

No hot water in portion of building listed.

n) 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

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.14 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

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accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

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

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

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.

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1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor will not be allowed the use of existing elevators. Outside type hoist shall be used by Contractor for transporting materials and equipment.

B. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators.

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Contractor may use elevators as indicated by COR for for daily use between the hours of 6 am and 4 pm and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans

Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a) Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b) Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c) Finish flooring.

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

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

A. The Contractor and his personnel shall be permitted use of new elevator(s) subject to the following provisions:

1. Contractor shall make arrangements with the COR for use of elevator(s). Contractor may obtain elevator(s) for exclusive use.

2. Prior to the use of elevator(s), the Contractor shall have the elevator(s) inspected and accepted by an ASME accredited, certified elevator safety inspector. The acceptance report shall be submitted to the COR.

3. Submit to the COR the schedule and procedures for maintaining equipment. Indicate the day or days of the week and total hours required for maintenance. A report shall be submitted to the COR monthly indicating the type of maintenance conducted, hours used, and any repairs made to the elevator(s).

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4. The Contractor shall be responsible for enforcing the maintenance procedures as per VA and manufacturers recommendations and requirements.

5. During temporary use of elevator(s) all repairs, equipment replacement and cost of maintenance shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

6. Personnel for operating elevator(s) shall not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

7. Contractor shall cover and provide maximum protection of the entire elevator(s) installation.

8. The Contractor shall arrange for the elevator company to perform operation of the elevator(s) so that an ASME accredited, certified elevator safety inspector can evaluate the equipment. The Contractor shall be responsible for any costs of the elevator company.

9. All elevator(s) parts worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractor’s expense.

This shall be determined by an ASME accredited certified elevator safety inspector after temporary use and before acceptance by the

Government. Submit report to the COR for approval.

10. Elevator shall be tested as required by the testing section of the elevator(s) specifications before acceptance by the Department of

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1.17 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 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 Medical Center.

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.

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1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the…