Draft_570-17-210.OPC.Specs.20221024.pdf

U.S. Veteran Affairs | CCVAHCS

Project Number: 570-17-210

Central California Health Care System

Remodel Emergency Department for Observation Beds Issued for Construction

Project Specifications

09/11/2022

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Prepared For:

Central California Health Care System 2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703

Prepared By:

Triple C - The A/E Group

4401 Atlantive Ave, Suite 200 Long Beach, CA

90807

Project Team:

P2S Engineering, INC.

5000 E. Spring Street, 8th Floor Long Beach, CA 90815-5218

C&S Companies

2575 E. Camelback Rd, STE 740 Phoenix, AZ 85016

Remodel Emergency Department for Observation Beds Project #: 570-17-210

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REMODEL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FOR OBSERVATION BEDS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10

SECTIONS DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 — PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

NOT USED

DIVISION 00 — SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 06-2020

DIVISION 01 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-2021 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects - Design-Bid-Build) 11-2021 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-2021 01 33 24 Electronic Submittal Procedures 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-2021 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-2020 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-2021 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-2018 01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-2021 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-2021 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-2015 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-2022 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-2022

DIVISION 02 — EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-2017

DIVISION 03 — CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete 01-2021

DIVISION 04 — MASONRY

NOT USED

DIVISION 05 — METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-2018 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-2021 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-2018

DIVISION 06 — WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-2017 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 01-2021 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-2021

DIVISION 07 — THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-2021 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-2021 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-2021 07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 01-2021 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 01-2021 07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 01-2021 07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 12-2021 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-2021

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07 84 00 Firestopping 01-2021 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-2022

DIVISION 08 — OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-2021 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-2021 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 01-2021 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 04-2022 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-2021

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE 05-2022

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-2021 08 80 00 Glazing 01-2021 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-2021

DIVISION 09 — FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-2021 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-2018 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-2020 09 30 13 Ceramic Porcelain Tiling 01-2021 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-2018 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-2021 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-2018 09 91 00 Painting 01-2021

DIVISION 10 — SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-2021 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 01-2020 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-2021 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-2021 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-2018

DIVISION 11 — EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 08-2020

DIVISION 12 — FURNISHINGS

12 22 16 Drapery Track and Accessories 01-2021 12 34 00 Manufactured Plastic Casework 01-2021 12 36 00 Countertops 12-2018

DIVISION 13 — SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 01-2021

DIVISION 14 — CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 20 — MECHANICAL SUPPORT

NOT USED

DIVISION 21 — FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-2016 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-2015

DIVISION 22 — PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-2016 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-2015 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-2015

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22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-2015

DIVISION 23 — HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC

23 05 12 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION

EQUIPMENT

23 05 41 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 11 HVAC AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION

23 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS

23 09 23 DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

23 21 13 HYDRONIC PIPING

23 22 13 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

23 25 00 HVAC WATER TREATMENT

23 31 00 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

23 34 00 HVAC FANS

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-2020

23 37 00 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

23 40 00 HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-2020

23 82 16 AIR COILS

DIVISION 25 — INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-2010

DIVISION 26 — ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-2016 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 01-2017 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-2017 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-2017 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-2018 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-2017 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-2018 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-2016 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-2018 26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 01-2018 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-2018 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-2018 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-2018 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-2018 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-2018 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-2017 26 32 13 Engine Generators 01-2018 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-2017 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-2017 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-2017 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-2018

DIVISION 27 — COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-2019 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-2015 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-2018 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-2016 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-2015 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-2016 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-2018 27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-2015 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 12-2020

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DIVISION 28 — ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-2018 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 10-2018 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 09-2011 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 09-2011 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-2016 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-2011 28 13 53 Security Access Detection 09-2011 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-2011 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-2011

DIVISION 31 — EARTHWORK

NOT USED

DIVISION 32 — EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 06-2016

DIVISION 33 — UTILITIES

NOT USED

DIVISION 34 — TRANSPORTATION

NOT USED

DIVISION 35 — WATERWAYS AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

NOT USED

DIVISION 40 — PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS

NOT USED

DIVISION 41 — MATERIAL PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 42 — PROCESS HEATING, COOLING, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 43 — PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION AND

STORAGE EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 44 — POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 45 — INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 46 — WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 48 — ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

NOT USED

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List of Drawing Sheets

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-000 GENERAL COVER SHEET

G-001 GENERAL DRAWING INDEX

G-002 GENERAL VA PROJECT NOTES

G-050 GENERAL TYPICAL FIXTURE MOUNTING HEIGHTS

G-101 GENERAL LIFE SAFETY PLAN AND CODE DATA

G-102 PHASING PLAN

G-103 PHASING PLANS

GI200 INFECTION CONTROL PLAN & INTERIM LIFE SAFETY

MEASURES

GI201 GENERAL PRECONSTRUCTION INFECTION CONTROL RISK

ASSESSMENT

CIVIL

CD101 CIVIL DEMO PLAN

CS101 CIVIL SITE PLAN

CS501 CIVIL DETAIL SHEET 1

STRUCTURAL

S-001 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

S-002 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES CONTINUED

S-350 FRAMING SECTION AND ENLARGED PLANS

S-520 FRAMING DETAILS

ARCHITECTURE

A-002 ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS

AD100 ARCHITECTURAL DEMO PLAN - LEVEL B - OVERALL

AD100B ARCHITECTURAL DEMO PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA B

AD150 ARCHITECTURAL DEMO REFLECTED CEILING PLAN -

LEVEL B - OVERALL

AD150B ARCHITECTURAL DEMO REFLECTED CEILING PLAN -

LEVEL B - AREA B

A-100 ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL B - OVERALL

A-100B ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA B

A-100B-1 ARCHITECTURAL DIMENSION PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA B

AC100 ARCHITECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - LEVEL B -

OVERALL

AC100B ARCHITECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - LEVEL B -

AREA B

A-200 ARCHITECTURAL PROPOSED BUILDING ELEVATIONS

A-350 EXTERIOR WALL SECTIONS & DETAILS

A-351 EXTERIOR ENLARGED PLANS & DETAILS

A-401 ARCHITECTURAL ENLARGED VIEWS

A-402 ARCHITECTURAL ENLARGED VIEWS

A-511 ARCHITECTURAL CEILING DETAILS

A-512 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

A-601 ARCHITECTURAL DOOR SCHEDULE

A-701 INTERIOR WALL TYPES

A-721 HEAD-OF-WALL DETAILS

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A-722 PARTITION FRAMING DETAILS

A-901 ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR RENDERINGS

SIGNAGE

AW100B ARCHITECTURAL SIGNAGE PLAN

AW601 ARCHITECTURAL SIGNAGE NOTES AND SCHEDULE

INTERIOR DESIGN

IN100B INTERIOR FINISH FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA B

IN601 INTERIOR FINISH LEGEND & ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

IN701 INTERIOR FINISH COLOR BOARDS

EQUIPMENT

Q-100B EQUIPMENT PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA B

Q-600 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

FIRE PROTECTION

FX001 FIRE PROTECTION LEGEND

FXD100B FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA B

FX100B FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA B

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING LEGEND

PD100B PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - LEVEL B AREA B

PD100D PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - LEVEL B AREA D

PP100B PLUMBING PLAN - LEVEL B AREA B

PP100D PLUMBING PLAN - LEVEL B AREA D

PG100B PLUMBING MEDICAL GAS PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA B

P-701 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL LEGEND

MS101 MECHANICAL TEMPORARY SITE PLAN

MD100 MECHANICAL DEMO PLAN - OVERALL

MD100A MECHANICAL DEMO PLAN -LEVEL B - AREA A

MD100B MECHANICAL DEMO PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA B

MD100C MECHANICAL DEMO PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA C

MD100D MECHANICAL DEMO PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA D

MD102 MECHANICAL DEMO PLAN - ROOF LEVEL

MH100 MECHANICAL DUCT PLAN - LEVEL B - OVERALL

MH100A MECHANICAL DUCT PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA A

MH100B MECHANICAL DUCT PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA B

MH100C MECHANICAL DUCT PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA C

MH100D MECHANICAL DUCT PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA D

MH102 MECHANICAL PLAN - ROOF LEVEL

MP100A MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA A

MP100B MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA B

MP100C MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA C

MP100D MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA D

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-601 MECHANICAL AIR FLOW DIAGRAM - SUPPLY AIR

M-602 MECHANICAL AIR FLOW DIAGRAM - RETURN & EXHAUST

AIR

M-701 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-702 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-703 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-704 MECHANICAL CUT SHEETS

M-705 MECHANICAL CUT SHEETS

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M-801 MECHANICAL CONTROLS LEGEND

M-802 MECHANICAL CONTROL DIAGRAMS

M-803 MECHANICAL CONTROL DIAGRAMS

M-804 MECHANICAL CONTROL DIAGRAMS

M-805 MECHANICAL POINTS SCHEDULE

M-901 MECHANICAL REFERENCES

M-902 MECHANICAL REFERENCES

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOL LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

ED100A ELECTRICAL DEMO PLAN -LEVEL B - AREA A

ED100B ELECTRICAL DEMO PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA B

ED100C ELECTRICAL DEMO PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA C

ED100D ELECTRICAL DEMO PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA D

ED102 ELECTRICAL DEMO PLAN - ROOF LEVEL

EL100B ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA B

EP100A ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA A

EP100B ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA B

EP100C ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA C

EP100D ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA D

EP102 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - ROOF LEVEL

ET100B ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN - LEVEL B - AREA B

E-601 PARTIAL ONE LINE DIAGRAM

E-701 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

E-702 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

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General Requirements

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

B. GENERAL INTENTION

C. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for The Outpatient Clinic (OPC) at the VA Central California Health Care system at 2615 E. Clinton Ave.

Fresno, CA 93703. This project scope includes the replacement of AHU 3 and the subsequent mechanical system distribution associated with, at a minimum, the Emergency Department as required by current VA Standards including conversion from the dual duct system to a single duct system that allows for 100% outside air in the event of contamination of the interior space by an airborne contagion. Terminal units will be upgraded to single duct models with hot water reheat coils and exhaust fans and intake hood serving the space will be replaced with larger units. The project also includes the renovation of the Observation Bed area of the Emergency department and adding new Treatment Rooms and support spaces as shown on the drawings.

D. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the removal and replacement of the existing mechanical equipment, associated infrastructure, and commissioning as required by drawings and specifications. as required by drawings and specifications.

E. Site visit, if needed, will be scheduled and coordinated through the Contracting Officer.

F. Offices of Triple C – The as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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

H. Contractor to provide a third-party Mechanical Controls Engineer to perform complete calibration, programming, start-up, testing, demonstrations, instructions and training services required by the specifications, including (but not limited to): 01 45 00, 01 91 00, 22 08 00, 23 08

00. Contractor to submit Mechanical Controls Engineer qualifications, past experience and proposed responsibilities to the COR/AE for review.

I. 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

J. Prime Contractor shall obtain and pay for San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District permit prior to the beginning of construction.

K. Contractor to perform commissioning of all new systems and existing systems impacted by the project, according to requirements in sections: 01 91 00 – General Commissioning Requirements; 23 08 00 – Commissioning of HVAC systems; 26 08 00 – Commissioning of Electrical Systems; and 27 08 00 – Commissioning of Communication Systems. A detailed

General Requirements

01 00 00 - 2 commissioning plan is required to ensure that all devices are calibrated, programmed, and all graphic displays are accurate and reflect the existing configurations. Each quadrant shall be commissioned and accepted by the VA prior to beginning work on the next phase. The existing control system, Metasys 9.0, Shall be augmented to serve the new mechanical equipment and to include updated / new controls of existing mechanical equipment. Existing building controls shall always remain operational while integrating the new devices.

L. Contractor to perform Testing, Adjustment and Balancing (TAB) for new HVAC systems and existing HVAC systems impacted by the project per Section 23 05 93. TAB shall occur before any demolition or construction takes place to document existing conditions, including: (1) all scheduled valves for the existing Air Handling Unit AHU-3 (2) terminal unit configuration (CAV or VAV), (3) inlet / outlet duct connection dimensions, (4) air flow rate or range of air flow rates,

(5) terminal unit static pressure, (6) heating hot water supply and return pipe dimensions, and

(7) heating hot water flow rate or range of flow rates. Preconstruction TAB readings shall be provided to the VA for review prior to commencing work. After terminal units have been replaced and commissioned a post construction TAB report shall be provided that verifying the replacement terminal units match pre-construction TAB readings.

M. Comprehensive 3rd party inspections, testing and written reports for all Divisions (paid for by the General Contractor). Contractor shall employ third-party inspection consultants to perform all inspections required by this contract. The VA has no inspection capability. Any reference to VA inspections shall be by a third-party inspector qualified to perform the work. Credentials shall be supplied to the VA / AE as required by this contract. All inspections, testing, certifications, and permits are to be paid for by the General Contractor. An air quality permit is required for the generator. The VA will not pay for or perform any required inspections. VA inspections are for VA use only, when performed, and do not reduce the inspection burden on the Contractor.

Third-party inspection services must be submitted for acceptance by the VA after award.

Submission to include resumes of inspectors, with alternates, projected days on-site, qualifications of inspectors showing similar projects, related portfolio, and description of communication protocol with Owner.

1. Minimum inspections required:

a. Material Testing, Excavation, Earthwork, concrete, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Structural Steel, Welding, Framing, Roofing, Lightning Protection, Utilities (Sewer, Water, Gas, Electric, ETC.), Landscaping – Third Parties provided by Prime Contractor

b. Special Inspections – Third-Party provided by Prime Contractor

c. Medical Gas Certifications – Third-Party provided by Prime Contractor

2. Acceptable 3rd Party Inspectors include:

a. Parsons Brinckerhoff

b. Booz Allen

c. US Army Corps of Engineers

d. Bureau Veritas

e. Stantec

f. HDR, Inc.

g. Gilbane

h. 3rd Party inspectors shall, at a minimum, meet the qualifications for QC Specialists listed in 01 45 00 – Quality Control.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. CLIN ITEM 01, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Work includes general construction, alterations, and necessary removal of existing systems and structures and construction and/or certain other items. Project includes modifications to existing HVAC, electrical, and IT.

A new variable air volume air handling unit (AHU-3) will be installed in the basement mechanical room of building OPC. The unit will be approximately 13,000 CFM and it will consist of an exhaust fan, a variable frequency drive, return air inlet plenum, a return air sound attenuator, a

General Requirements

01 00 00 - 3 return / relief fan with fan wall technology and a variable frequency drive, a mixing box with an air side economizer, a MERV 7 pre-filter #1, a MERV 11 pre-filter #2, a hot water reheat coil, a clean steam humidifier, a chilled water cooling coil, a heating hot water heating coil, a supply fan with fan wall technology and a variable frequency drive, a sound attenuator, final filters MERV 16A, and a discharge plenum. Variable frequency drives will be provided for the supply, return, and exhaust air fans. An ultra-low leakage AMCA 511 – Class 1A damper shall be used to isolate the exhaust when AHU is switched to “Emergency Mode” General exhaust will be provided for the toilet rooms, the soiled utility room, the soiled linen room, and the housekeeping closet as required and discharged to atmosphere via the energy recovery ventilation section exhaust air fan. The exhaust air discharge will be terminated a minimum of 25 feet away from any outside air intakes and / or building opening and a minimum of 10 feet above the roof level. All spaces will be provided with outdoor air ventilation as required to maintain minimum design air changes per hour in compliance with ASHRAE, IMC, VA, and AIA Medical Facility design recommendations.

Provide new single duct terminal units with hospital grade liner, hot water reheat coil, valve actuator, airflow sensor, duct probe temperature sensor, and factory mounted Metasys control shall be provided at each location identified on the mechanical plans and schedules. Additional items include a thermostat, a valve set, control wiring and conduit, and power wiring and conduit to provide a complete and operational system at each installation. Each valve set includes a stainless-steel hose with a Belimo or equal pressure independent control valve, strainer, and isolation valves on the HWS and HWER valve set. A network controller panel shall be provided to serve a maximum of 60 terminal units. Electrical 120V Feeders shall be extended to each terminal unit with all associated conduit, mounting hardware, junction boxes, and fittings. Each terminal unit shall be provided with a 120V / 24V power supply to actuate the damper and valve controllers. New electrical feeders shall be supplied by new emergency power panels and circuit breakers as shown on the drawings.

In addition to sealing all new penetrations, contractor is responsible for providing fire-stopping for all existing, unprotected penetrations in the Area of Work. Contractor shall bid (100 penetrations and a deductive change order will be issued if the actual number is less than the estimated number)

All systems are to be commissioned as new, including existing systems impacted by this Scope.

Further, all systems shall be re-commissioned one year from the date of written Government Acceptance.

1.3 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.

1.4 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.

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This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

Key Control:

5. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the

Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

6. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

C. 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.

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility Manager.

1.5 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary

General Requirements

01 00 00 - 5 buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings.

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

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

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

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.

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. See Contract Drawings for Phasing recommendations. Contractor shall submit a complete phasing plan based on the means and methods proposed for this project.

J. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange

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

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

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

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

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26

05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center 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 project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

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

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

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

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01 00 00 - 7 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.

O. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR.

This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

P. 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.

1.6 ALTERATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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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.

1.7 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

1.8 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 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.

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

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01 00 00 - 9 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 (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The

Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by

(FAR 52.236-4)

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

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Medical Center, _____________________________________ and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine 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.

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1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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

1.12 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)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work.