Attachment VIII - Specs.pdf

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PROJECT MANUAL

FOR

Marion, Indiana

06 / 15 / 2023

PREPARED BY:

THESE PLANS CERTIFIED BY:

610.21.104 Improve Sewer System and Water Loop, Marion IN 12-21-21

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 09-22

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 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 4-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 01-21

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL INFORMATION

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 PHASING AND GENERAL INFORMATION

CIVIL SURVEYS

C0.0 TOPOGRAPHIC AND UTILITY SURVEY SHEET LAYOUT AND

VICINITY MAP

C0.1T TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

C0.1U UTILITY SURVEY

C0.2T TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

C0.2U UTILITY SURVEY

C0.3T TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

C0.3U UTILITY SURVEY

C0.4T TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

C0.4U UTILITY SURVEY

C0.5T TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

C0.5U UTILITY SURVEY

C0.6T TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

C0.6U UTILITY SURVEY

C0.7T TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

C0.7U UTILITY SURVEY

C0.8T TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

C0.8U UTILITY SURVEY

C0.9T TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

C0.9U UTILITY SURVEY

CIVIL STRUCTURE INFORMATION

CI101 CIVIL SITE EXISTING STORM & SANITARY SEWER STRUCTURE TABLES &

SURVEY LEGEND

CI102 CIVIL SITE EXISTING STORM & SANITARY SEWER STRUCTURE TABLES & SURVEY

LEGEND

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CIVIL SITE DEMOLITION PLANS

CD100 CIVIL SITE DEMOLITION PLAN-OVERALL

CD101 CIVIL SITE DEMOLITION PLAN – AREA 1

CD102 CIVIL SITE DEMOLITION PLAN – AREA 2

CD103 CIVIL SITE DEMOLITION PLAN – AREA 3

CD104 CIVIL SITE DEMOLITION PLAN – AREA 4

CD105 CIVIL SITE DEMOLITION PLAN – AREA 5

CD106 CIVIL SITE DEMOLITION PLAN – AREA 6

CD107 CIVIL SITE DEMOLITION PLAN – AREA 7

CD108 CIVIL SITE DEMOLITION PLAN – AREA 8

CD109 CIVIL SITE DEMOLITION PLAN – AREA 9

CIVIL SITE LAYOUT PLANS

CS100 CIVIL SITE LAYOUT PLAN - OVERALL

CS101 CIVIL SITE LAYOUT PLAN – AREA 1

CS102 CIVIL SITE LAYOUT PLAN – AREA 2

CS103 CIVIL SITE LAYOUT PLAN – AREA 3

CS104 CIVIL SITE LAYOUT PLAN – AREA 4

CS105 CIVIL SITE LAYOUT PLAN – AREA 5

CS106 CIVIL SITE LAYOUT PLAN – AREA 6

CS107 CIVIL SITE LAYOUT PLAN – AREA 7

CS108 CIVIL SITE LAYOUT PLAN – AREA 8

CS109 CIVIL SITE LAYOUT PLAN – AREA 9

CIVIL SITE GRADING PLANS

CS200 CIVIL SITE GRADING PLAN - OVERALL

CS201 CIVIL SITE GRADING PLAN – AREA 1

CS202 CIVIL SITE GRADING PLAN – AREA 2

CS203 CIVIL SITE GRADING PLAN – AREA 3

CS204 CIVIL SITE GRADING PLAN – AREA 4

CS205 CIVIL SITE GRADING PLAN – AREA 5

CS206 CIVIL SITE GRADING PLAN – AREA 6

CS207 CIVIL SITE GRADING PLAN – AREA 7

CS208 CIVIL SITE GRADING PLAN – AREA 8

CS209 CIVIL SITE GRADING PLAN – AREA 9

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CIVIL SITE UTILITY PLANS

CS300 CIVIL SITE UTILITY PLAN - OVERALL

CS301 CIVIL SITE UTILITY PLAN – AREA 1

CS302 CIVIL SITE UTILITY PLAN – AREA 2

CS303 CIVIL SITE UTILITY PLAN – AREA 3

CS304 CIVIL SITE UTILITY PLAN – AREA 4

CS305 CIVIL SITE UTILITY PLAN – AREA 5

CS306 CIVIL SITE UTILITY PLAN – AREA 6

CS307 CIVIL SITE UTILITY PLAN – AREA 7

CS308 CIVIL SITE UTILITY PLAN – AREA 8

CS309 CIVIL SITE UTILITY PLAN – AREA 9

CS310 CIVIL SITE SANITARY PROFILE

CS311 CIVIL SITE SANITARY PROFILE

CS312 CIVIL SITE SANITARY PROFILE

CS313 CIVIL SITE STORM PROFILE

CS314 CIVIL SITE STORM PROFILE

CS315 CIVIL SITE STORM PROFILE

CS316 CIVIL SITE ROAD PLAN AND PROFILE

CIVIL SITE EROSION CONTROL PLANS

CS400 CIVIL SITE EROSION CONTROL PLAN - OVERALL

CS401 CIVIL SITE EROSION CONTROL PLAN – AREA 1

CS402 CIVIL SITE EROSION CONTROL PLAN – AREA 2

CS403 CIVIL SITE EROSION CONTROL PLAN – AREA 3

CS404 CIVIL SITE EROSION CONTROL PLAN – AREA 4

CS405 CIVIL SITE EROSION CONTROL PLAN – AREA 5

CS406 CIVIL SITE EROSION CONTROL PLAN – AREA 6

CS407 CIVIL SITE EROSION CONTROL PLAN – AREA 7

CS408 CIVIL SITE EROSION CONTROL PLAN – AREA 8

CS409 CIVIL SITE EROSION CONTROL PLAN – AREA 9

CIVIL SITE DETAILS

CS501 CIVIL SITE DETAILS – LAYOUT AND EROSION CONTROL

CS502 CIVIL SITE DETAILS – UTILITY

CS503 CIVIL SITE DETAILS – LIFT STATIONS

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ELECTRICAL

ES100 ELECTRICAL LIFT STATION SA-10 PLAN

ES101 ELECTRICAL LIFT STATION SA-110 PLAN

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for project 610.21.104 “Improve Sewer System and Water Loop” at the Marion Campus of VA Northern Indiana Healthcare system, 1700 E. 38th Street, Marion, IN 46953, as required by drawings and specifications.

A. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the COR under solicitation provision FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction).

B. Offices of Viridian Architectural Design, Inc., 2020 E. Washington Blvd., Suite 200, Ft. Wayne, IN 46803, 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.

C. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) shall maintain a presence at the work site at any time work is being performed.

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

E. Training:

1. All on-site workers of the prime and sub-contractors shall have completed and received a certificate of completion of the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course or other equivalent competency training. The Construction Superintendent shall have completed and received certification of completing the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety course.

2. Submit OSHA certifications for all on-site workers to the COR prior to any worker beginning on-site work.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. The Statement of Bid Item(s) is located within the solicitation Information and Instructions to Bidder section.

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B. All Pricing is to be entered in block 17 of the SF1442 solicitation offer page (BLOCK 17) or the bid schedule, if so, included with the solicitation.

C. Marion VAMC Improve Sewer and Water Loop project will make improvements in the site utilities serving buildings and yard areas on the east and south half of the campus, simplifying the subsurface utility network of new and old lines, include a reduction of hard surface area from recently demolished buildings and with consideration of existing hard surfaces to remain such as roads & curbs; all adjacent to and in coordination with work around the National Cemetery.

D. The project includes (but not limited to) the following exterior civil modifications:

1. Demolition and Replacement of old storm sewer pipes that drain south to the river.

2. Demolition and Replacement of old sanitary sewer pipes that drain north toward city mains near 38th street.

3. Flowable fill into old lines that cannot be removed in their entirety and will be partially abandoned in place.

4. Routine potholing of various existing utilities, including gas, telephone, electrical, telecommunications, water and steam piping;

at all crisscrossing locations of new work, to identify depth of elevations, size and condition of these various utilities prior to performing new work.

5. Testing and abatement of asbestos insulation over old underground steam piping in conflict with sewer lines, requiring modification.

6. Cutting and removal of various roads on campus to trench for underground piping.

7. Patching and fill of various roads on campus.

8. Milling, resurfacing and striping of various roads for a like new appearance after trenching work is complete.

9. Replacement of some concrete curbs related to road resurfacing work.

10. The relocation of a road on campus.

11. Trenching through yard areas to install new storm and sanitary underground piping.

12. Removal of some trees.

13. Installation of sanitary sewer lift stations.

14. Connection of sanitary lines to city sewer by 38th street and related permitting for work in an easement.

15. Final grading and seeding over large areas where underground work is performed.

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16. Possible need to cut and relocate some gas, water, steam, fire protection and electrical underground piping / conduit in order to perform storm and sanitary sewer work.

17. Removal and replacement of some fencing.

18. Commissioning of underground utility work on a VA campus.

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:

1. 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 shall 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 permission of the

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 COR.

4. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the contractor shall give 5 working days prior notice to the COR so that security and any necessary escort arrangements can be provided for the workers. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for any locked storage area, office or storage trailer, and any other locks installed by permission of the COR at the project site.

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 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.

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B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the 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 their expense upon completion of the work, or as directed by the COR.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when authorized by the 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 these surfaces and structures from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads to a like new condition with little or no evidence of repair work having been performed.

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

E. Workers are subject to rules of the 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 and Cemetery 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 a medical building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR.

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

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

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I. 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.

J. 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 COR.

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

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

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

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L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged-in so that they are completely hidden from finished surfaces.

M. 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 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 COR.

N. 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.

O. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workers shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

1.7 PHASING:

A. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a phasing and construction work plan with the construction schedule in order to detail 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. To ensure such

01 00 00 -7 executions, the Contractor shall furnish the COR a schedule of approximate phasing and dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, the Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing and dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the COR.

B. WORK AREAS:

1. AREA 2:

a) _Mobilization and installation of erosion control devices and temporary conditions.

b) _Demolition of landscaping trees in path of trenching.

c) _Install drive barricades and temporarily shut down Chapman Avenue & Steele Circle drives.

d) _Selective demolition and new construction of deep underground storm piping in Area 2. This work is critical to install early because the depth is below other work. Careful consideration of proper elevation depth of piping is critical to final function of the system.

e) _Maintain partial existing storm system for temporary site drainage until new system is installed.

f) _Install new storm structures and storm piping in Area 2.

g) _Install new sanitary structures and piping in Area 2.

h) _Include site observation and report prior to covering up work.

i) _Patching drives and replace curbing in Area 2 to allow the partial opening of drives.

2. AREAS 4&5:

a) _Demolition of landscaping trees in path of trenching.

b) _Maintain drive barricade and shutdown 1/2 of Chapman Avenue.

c) _Selective demolition and trenching of roads & curbing in Areas 4 & 5.

d) _Selective demolition and new construction of deep underground storm structures and piping in Area 4 & 5.

e) _Install new sanitary sewer structures and piping in Area 4 & 5.

f) _Maintain partial existing storm system for temporary site drainage until new system is installed.

g) _Include site observation and report prior to covering up work.

h) _Patching drives and replace curbing in Area 4 to allow south half of drive to open.

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3. AREAS 7:

a) _Selective demolition and new construction of storm piping outlet and riprap near the river at the pipe’s lowest elevation.

b) _Demolition of landscaping and trees in the path of new trenching work.

c) _Trenching and laying of new storm structures and piping in Area 7.

d) _Trenching and laying of new sanitary structures and piping in Area 7.

e) _Installation of Lift Station structure.

f) _Include site observation and report prior to covering up work.

g) _Patching drives and replace curbing in Area 2 to allow the partial opening of drives.

4. AREAS 1 & 3

a) _Relocation of Flower Street.

b) _Demolition of landscaping and trees in the path of new trenching work.

c) _Selective Demolition and new construction of storm piping structures and piping in areas 1 & 3.

d) _Trenching and laying of new sanitary structures and piping in Areas 1&3.

e) _Installation of Lift Station structure.

f) _Include site observation and report prior to covering up work.

g) _Patching drives and replace curbing in Area 2 to allow the partial opening of drives.

5. AREA 6

a) _Install temporary drive barricades near Orchard Avenue around areas of work.

b) _Selective demolition and trenching of roads & curbing in Area 6.

c) _New construction of sanitary structures and piping in Area 6.

d) _New construction of storm structures and piping in Area 6.

e) _Installation of Lift Station structure.

f) _Include site observation and report prior to covering up work.

g) _Patching drives and replace curbing in Area 6 to allow drive to open.

6. FINALIZATION OF WORK

a) _Temporary shutdown of sanitary lines in Areas 1, 6 & 7 and installation of final tie-ins for the sanitary system.

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b) _Installation of the Lift Station pumps & related equipment.

c) _Final tie-ins of the new storm system in Areas 1-7.

d) _Complete demolition and removal of existing storm lines in Areas 1-7 and the installation of bulkheads at structures and flowable fill in abandoned sections of sanitary lines.

e) _Commissioning inspections for the sanitary system. Test, inspect and activate.

f) _Commissioning inspections for the storm system. Test, inspect and activate.

g) _Milling, resurfacing and striping of all roads and pavement disturbed by construction work.

h) _Install any signage disturbed by construction in original locations.

i) _Final grading and seeding in Areas 1-7.

j) _Removal of all barricades, erosion control devices and temporary measures.

k) _Demobilization and clean up.

l) _Warranties, training, As-built drawings and project close out.

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

IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

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Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

2. Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

3. Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

4. Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.9 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

Existing work (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

01 00 00 -11 contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.10 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.11 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center or Cemetery property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

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 zone of building operations.

1.12 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.

1.13 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and

01 00 00 -12 distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

1.14 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign as directed by the COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 0.7 mm (24 gage) galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 100 by 100 mm (4 inch by 4 inch) posts (or equivalent round posts) set 1200 mm (four feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 900 mm (three feet) above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 50 x 100 mm (two by four inch) material as directed by the COR.

B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two coats of white gloss paint.

Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by the COR.

D. Drawing details in VA Signage Design Manual, Section 11 Specialty Signs (found on VA TIL) show required legend and other characteristics of sign and are shown on the drawings.

1.15 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign as directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm (three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

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C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by COR.

D. Drawing details in VA Signage Design Manual, Section 11 Specialty Signs (found on VA TIL) show required legend and other characteristics of sign and are shown on the drawings.

1.16 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones including electronic indexing, navigation, storage and remote access to the documentation, as per these specifications. The commercial photographer or the subcontractor used for this work shall meet the following qualifications:

1. Demonstrable minimum experience of three (3) years in operation providing documentation and advanced indexing/navigation systems including a representative portfolio of construction projects of similar type, size, duration and complexity as the Project.

2. Demonstrable ability to service projects throughout North America, which shall be demonstrated by a representative portfolio of active projects of similar type, size, duration and complexity as the Project.

B. Photographic documentation elements:

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.

1. Indexing and navigation system shall utilize actual AUTOCAD construction drawings, making such drawings interactive on an on-line interface. For all documentation referenced herein, indexing and navigation must be organized by both time (date-stamped) and location throughout the project.

2. Documentation shall combine indexing and navigation system with inspection-grade digital photography designed to capture actual conditions throughout construction and at critical milestones.

Documentation shall be accessible on-line through use of an internet connection. Documentation shall allow for secure multiple-user access, simultaneously, on-line.

3. Before construction, the building pad, adjacent streets, roadways, parkways, driveways, curbs, sidewalks, landscaping, adjacent utilities and adjacent structures surrounding the building pad and site shall be documented. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural drawings. If site work or pad preparation is extensive, this documentation may be required immediately before construction and at several pre-determined intervals before building work commences.

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4. Construction progress for all trades shall be tracked at pre-determined intervals, but not less than once every thirty (30) calendar days (“Progressions”). Progression documentation shall track both the exterior and interior construction of the building.

Exterior Progressions shall track 360 degrees around the site and each building. Interior Progressions shall track interior improvements beginning when stud work commences and continuing until Project completion.

5. As-built condition of pre-foundation utilities and site utilities shall be documented prior to pouring footers, placing concrete and/or backfilling. This process shall include all underground and in-slab utilities within the building(s) envelope(s) and utility runs in the immediate vicinity of the building(s) envelope(s). This may also include utilities enclosed in slab-on-deck in multi-story buildings.

Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive site utility plans.

6. As-built conditions of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and all other systems shall be documented post-inspection and pre-insulation, sheet rock or dry wall installation. This process shall include all finished systems located in the walls and ceilings of all buildings at the Project. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural drawings.

7. As-built conditions of exterior skin and elevations shall be documented with an increased concentration of digital photographs as directed by the COR in order to capture pre-determined focal points, such as waterproofing, window flashing, radiused steel work, architectural or Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) detailing. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive elevations or elevation details.

8. As-built finished conditions of the interior of each building including floors, ceilings and walls shall be documented at certificate of occupancy or equivalent, or just prior to occupancy, or both, as directed by the COR. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural drawings.

9. 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.

10. Customizable project-specific digital photographic documentation of other details or milestones. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural plans.

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11. Monthly (29 max) exterior progressions (360 degrees around the project) and slideshows (all elevations and building envelope). The slideshows allow for the inclusion of Department of Veterans Affairs pictures, aerial photographs, and timely images which do not fit into any regular monthly photopath.

12. Weekly (21 Max) 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.

13. Regular (8 max) interior progressions of all walls of the entire project to begin at time of substantial framed or as directed by the COR through to completion.

14. Detailed Exact-Built of all Slabs for all project slab pours just prior to placing concrete or as directed by the COR.

15. Detailed Interior exact built overlapping photos of the entire building to include documentation of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in every wall and ceiling, to be conducted after rough-ins are complete, just prior to insulation and or drywall, or as directed by COR.

16. Finished detailed Interior exact built overlapping photos of all walls, ceilings, and floors to be scheduled by COR prior to occupancy.

17. In event a greater or lesser number of images than specified above are required by the COR, adjustment in contract price will be made in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

C. Images shall be taken by a commercial photographer and must show distinctly, at as large a scale as possible, all parts of work embraced in the picture.

D. Coordination of photo shoots is accomplished through COR. Contractor shall also attend construction team meetings as necessary. Contractor’s operations team shall provide regular updates regarding the status of the documentation, including photo shoots concluded, the availability of new Progressions or Exact-Builts viewable on-line and anticipated future shoot dates.

E. Contractor shall provide all on-line domain/web hosting, security measures, and redundant server back-up of the documentation.

F. Contractor shall provide technical support related to using the system or service.

G. Upon completion of the project, final copies of the documentation (the “Permanent Record”) with the indexing and navigation system embedded (and active) shall be provided in an electronic media format, typically a DVD or external hard-drive. Permanent Record shall have Building

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Information Modeling (BIM) interface capabilities. On-line access terminates upon delivery of the Permanent Record.

1.17 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 Contracting Officer.

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

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

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

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

1.18 OEM INSTRUCTIONS

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

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of

01 00 00 -17 equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Training: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

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SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

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

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

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

D. Samples: Physical examples of materials, equipment, or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged.