Bid Documents Spec Set 603-23-101 13Mar23.pdf

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Department of Veterans Affairs

Robley Rex VAMC Replace Roofs, Phase 3

VA Project No. 603-23-101

Bid Documents March 13, 2023

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SPECIFICATIONS

REPLACE ROOFS

PHASE III – KY

BUILDING 1

ROBLEY REX VA MEDICAL CENTER

800 ZORN AVENUE

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40206

VA PROJECT NO. 603-23-101

DESIGNER PROJECT NO. 1390.002

DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1:

OMIT BUILDING 1 ROOF AREAS

DEDUCT ALTERNATE 2:

OMIT BUILDING 1 ROOF AREAS

Prepared For

DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

VISN 9 NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE

1801 WEST END AVE SUITE 600,

NASHVILLE, TN 37203

March 13, 2023

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10 Table of Contents 08-15 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18 01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 22 13 Unit Prices and Allowances 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 78 36 Warranties

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 09-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16 07 52 16.11 Cold Adhesive Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing 8-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15

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07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

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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

G-001 Cover page

ARCHITECTURAL

A-101 Building 1 Overall Roof Plan

A-102 Building 1 Enlarged Roof Plan Demo - A

A-103 Building 1 Enlarged Roof Plan Demo - B

A-104 Building 1 Enlarged Roof Plan Demo - C

A-105 Building 1 Enlarged Roof Plan Demo - D

A-106 Building 1 Enlarged Roof Plan New - A

A-107 Building 1 Enlarged Roof Plan New - B

A-108 Building 1 Enlarged Roof Plan New - C

A-109 Building 1 Enlarged Roof Plan New - D

A-110 Building 1 Wind Zone Enlarged Roof Plan - A

A-111 Building 1 Wind Zone Enlarged Roof Plan – B

A-112 Building 1 Wind Zone Enlarged Roof Plan - C

A-113 Building 1 Wind Zone Enlarged Roof Plan - D

A-501 Typical Details

A-502 Typical Details

A-503 Typical Details

A-504 Typical Details

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTIONS

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERNATIONS

1.8 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.9 RESTORATION

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.20 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.21 SAFETY SIGN

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for REPLACE ROOFS, PHASE 3, BUILDING 1, PROJECT #603-23-101 ROBLEY REX VA MEDICAL CENTER, LOUISVILLE, KY 40206 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Not Used.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer 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 work days 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.

F. Contractor to provide guarantee from manufactures that materials are Asbestos free.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BASE BID:

1. ITEM I, ROOF REPLACEMENT/GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required roof replacement and miscellaneous work on this project including, but not limited to, roof replacement with SBS Modified Bitumen membrane with ultra-white reflective coating, wall flashing installation, opening infill, and stone coping sealant replacement, as specified herein.

Roof areas included in this project:

Building 1:

9C, 8B, 8C, 8D, 7A, 7C, 6B, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5C.1, 4A, 4A.1, 4A.2, 4B, 4C, 4E, 3A, 3D, 3E, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2D.1, 2D.2, 2F, 2E, 1A, 1C, 1G, 1G.1, 1G.2, BA, BB, BD.1, O, S

2. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE NO. 1: OMIT BUILDING 1 ROOF AREAS 2D.1, 2D.2, O,

1G.2, 2B, 2C, 2E, S, 4A.2

3. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE NO. 2: OMIT BUILDING 1 ROOF AREAS 4A. 4A.1, 4B,

4E, 5A, 5C, 8C, BA, BB, BC

B. UNIT PRICE (S):

1. VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY (APR 1984): If the quantity of a unit-priced item in this contract is an estimated quantity and the actual quantity of the unit-priced item varies more than 15 percent above or below the estimated quantity, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made upon demand of either party. The equitable adjustment shall be based upon any increase or decrease in costs due solely to the variation above 115 percent or below 85 percent of the estimated quantity. If the quantity variation is such as to cause an increase in the time necessary for completion, the

Contractor may request, in writing, an extension of time, to be received by the Contracting Officer within 10 days from the beginning of the delay, or within such further period as may be granted by the Contracting Officer before the date of final settlement of the contract. Upon the receipt of a written request for an extension, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and make an adjustment for extending the completion date as, in the

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2. For a Schedule of Unit Prices and allowances to be included in the Contract, refer to Section 01 22 13 of this specification.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to 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.

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

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D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

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

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).

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

EDMS system.

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

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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 (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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, conex boxes) may NOT be erected by the Contractor on VA property.

C. Main Lay-Down Storage area is limited to behind the water tower which is roughly 7,000Sqft. Contractor may not block the drive thru tent. Any storage additionally required beyond this must be off-site at the expense of the contractor.

One smaller lay down area adjacent to work sites may be granted by the

COR upon submission of a staging plan by the contractor. The smaller

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01 00 00 -7 staging areas must be limited to one at a time adject to the roof section under active replacement and must limit impact to hospital operations.

D. 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. Walking ground guides shall be utilized when moving equipment on VA property. 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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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 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. 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, utility or HVAC outages, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

I. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire

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01 00 00 -9 protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the COR.

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

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COR, in writing, 3 weeks 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 30 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by

Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS"(FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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, Louisville, KY 40206

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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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.

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.9 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and 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 workmen 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"

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(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

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

Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

A registered professional or professional engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The Contractor shall certify that the registered professional or professional engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the registered professional or professional engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

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1.13 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.

1.14 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 four 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 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:

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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, 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.

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.

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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 Bond: The Performance Bond 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

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

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01 00 00 -17 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:

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:

Code 1-Roof Leaks

a. Damage to property is occurring.

E. Warranty documents to be provided in PDF format on CD and in paper form.

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1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work.

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of electrical outlets 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 electrical outlets must be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Owner will furnish electricity to the Contractor during this project only at available electrical outlets located on the exterior of the building. Any additional electrical requirements required by the

Contractor shall be provided by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner.

3. All wiring needed to facilitate construction of the project shall be temporary in nature and shall be furnished and installed by the

Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove all such temporary wiring and restore service to its original condition at no additional cost to the Owner.

4. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the COR direction 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

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

1.17 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.

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. P Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) 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.

B. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, 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 workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove

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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. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

1. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system.

E. 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.

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

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

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

G. Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil required for boiler cleaning, normal initial boiler-burner setup and adjusting, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be furnished by the

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Government. Fuel required for prolonged boiler-burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of boiler, burner, or control devices shall be furnished and paid by the

Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.20 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign where 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.

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.

1.21 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where 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.

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

D. Standard Detail Drawing Number SD10000-02(Found on VA TIL) of safety sign showing required legend.

E. Post the number of accident free days on a daily basis.

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. Work Covered by Contract Documents: Work under this Contract consists of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform the quality remedial roof replacement of roofs on Building 1, Robley Rex Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC), Louisville KY 40206, as shown on the drawings listed in Section 00 01 15 of this specification. The work will include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following nor is this list by no means sequential:

B. Building 1: Roof Areas 9C, 8B, 8C, 8D, 7A, 7C, 6B, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5C.1, 4A, 4A.1, 4A.2, 4B, 4C, 4E, 3A, 3D, 3E, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2D.1, 2D.2, 2F, 2E, 1A, 1C, 1G, 1G.1, 1G.2, BA, BB, BD.1, O, S, see drawings, to receive full roof replacement system.

1. Temporarily remove and store the existing lightning protection system.

The existing lightning protection shall be reinstalled after each roof has been completed and inspected per UL requirements.

2. Properly remove and discard asbestos containing materials as required.

See Specification Section 02 82 13.21 ASBESTOS ROOFING ABATEMENT for roof areas and estimated quantities.

3. Remove and discard abandoned curbs.

4. Remove and discard existing roofing expansion joints.

5. Remove and discard existing sealant at stone coping joints.

6. Remove and discard existing corroded and deteriorated equipment support as required.

7. Remove existing roofing aggregate as required.

8. Remove and discard existing roofing membrane and insulation down to existing structural deck.

9. Repair or patch any deteriorated sections of existing substrate roofing membrane surface.

10. Remove the existing drain strainers and clamping collars and discard.

11. Remove the existing metal flashings and discard.

12. Remove existing pipe flashings and pitch pans and discard.

13. Replace any damaged or deteriorated wood blocking.

14. Remove and discard existing ladders as shown on drawings.

15. Remove the existing metal flashings and discard.

16. Remove and discard existing scupper liner.

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17. Remove and discard existing gutters and downspouts.

18. Provide new roofing deck support at abandoned curb locations.

19. Raise all curbs to be a minimum flashing height of 8 inches.

20. Replace any damaged or deteriorated wood blocking.

21. Prepare existing metal deck for application of new roofing system.

22. Furnish and install new roofing insulation to obtain R-25 value, (2) layers of 2-1/2-inch polyisocyanurate.

23. Furnish and install new roofing 1/2-inch coverboard.

24. Furnish and install new fully adhered ultra-white reflective coating cap sheet modified bitumen roofing membrane.

25. Furnish and install new equipment supports as required.

26. Furnish and install new pre-finished aluminum flashing.

27. Furnish and install new drain strainers and clamping collars.

28. Furnish and install new pipe flashing.

29. Furnish and install new roofing expansion joints.

30. Furnish and install new ladder, see drawings for location and quantities.

31. Furnish and install new walkpads as shown on drawings.

32. Furnish and install new sealant at stone coping joints.

33. Reinstall and recertify lighting protection per UL requirements.

34. Approximately XX pallets of roofing insulation is left from phase 1 roofing replacement at the laydown area under the tent. Contractor shall remove the insulation from the site.

35. Contractor shall install fall permanent fall protection on roof 8B. Contractor shall remove fall protection material that is located on roof 8B.

C. The approximate size of each area is as follows:

Building 1: Roof Area 1A 993 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 1B 899 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 1C 223 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 1E 801 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 1F 946 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 1G 637 SF

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Building 1: Roof Area 1G.1 934 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 1G.2 59 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 1G.3 381 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 2A 1,732 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 2B 394 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 2C 688 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 2D 4,413 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 2D.1 4,062 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 2D.2 1,229 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 2E 4,279 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 2F 3,665 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 3A 7,907 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 3B 2,909 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 3C 1,194 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 3D 224 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 3E 1,524 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 4A 616 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 4A.1 1,486 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 4A.2 107 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 4B 1,541 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 4C 199 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 4D 7,633 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 4E 230 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 5A 2,344 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 5B 854 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 5C 1,772 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 5C.1 308 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 6B 1,202 SF

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Building 1: Roof Area 7A 1,291 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 7B 688 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 7C 2,046 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 8A 2,104 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 8B 2,088 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 8C 662 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 8D 2,274 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 9A 8,673 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 9B 1,415 SF

Building 1: Roof Area 9C 1,409 SF

Building 1: Roof Area BA 244 SF

Building 1: Roof Area BB 176 SF

Building 1: Roof Area BC 1,988 SF

Building 1: Roof Area BD.1 1,146 SF

Building 1: Roof Area BD.2 656 SF

Building 1: Roof Area BF 287 SF

Building 1: Roof Area O 33 SF

Building 1: Roof Area S 361 SF

Building 1: Roof Area X1 406 SF

TOTAL 86,312 SF

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Not used.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Not used.

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UNIT PRICES AND ALLOWANCES

1.1 Work Included

A. All unit prices and allowances as listed in Bid Form.

1.2 Procedures

A. Bidders shall provide unit prices as listed below. Bidder shall include a cash allowance for the quantities listed below in the base bid.

Payment will be made at the net unit price submitted in the Bid Form which includes all overhead and profit. In the event it is necessary to replace a lesser quantity than listed below, the provisions of Paragraph 1.3.c of Section 01 00 00 of this specification shall apply.

B. Unit prices will be exercised at the option of the Owner.

C. Modify and coordinate related activities as required to complete the work if, and when, acceptance is designated by the Owner.

D. In the event unit prices are exercised, applicable sections of this Specification shall govern. Other sections may be modified as required to address the unit price.

E. Unit price work shall be verified by the Design Professional, and

Contractor must supply before and after photographic evidence and materials receipts as documentation to Design Professional and Owner to verify quantities reported.

F. Contractor shall confirm the need and quantity of unit price work with

Design Professional daily, and prior to accomplishing work.

G. Contractor must report daily quantities of unit price work accomplished in Progress Reports as outlined in section 01 00 00 of the Specification. Failure to do so may result in rejection of unit price work by Owner.

See applicable specification sections.

3.1 UNIT PRICE No. (1): Quote a separate unit price (per linear foot) for the replacement of any deteriorated wood blocking. This unit price shall also reflect any power tools, fasteners, labor, safety harnesses, interior protections, overhead, and profit associated with accomplishing this work. Refer to Section 06 10 00 of this Specification.

Note: The contractor shall include an allowance for the replacement of

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800 board feet of wood blocking in the Base Bid.

3.2 UNIT PRICE No. (2): Where steel decking is rusted but remains structurally sound, wire brush deck units so that all rust is removed.

Paint with specified metal primer, or approved equal, and allow to dry before proceeding with the installation of new materials. This unit price shall also reflect any power tools, fasteners, labor, safety harnesses, interior protections, overhead, and profit associated with accomplishing this work. Refer to Section 07 01 50.19 of this

Note: The contractor shall include an allowance for the…