IFB Attachment 1 - FINAL SPECS_534-24-706.pdf

Charleston VAMC EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades

BID DOCUMENTS

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Project No. 534-24-706

AE Works Project No. VCHA-001

Prepared by:

AE Works Ltd.

418 Beaver Street Sewickley, PA 15143 aeworks.com

Issue Date:

02.06.26

Charleston, VAMC

VA Project 534-24-706 Charleston, SC AEW Project No. VCHA-001 BID DOCUMENTS

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

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00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

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

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 05-24

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Abatement 01-21

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 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 51 00 SBS Modified Bituminous Roof Patching 12-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-20

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 05-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 03-23

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23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

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

23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 06-24

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 03-24

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-23

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 01 00 Basic Electrical Requirements 11-22

26 02 00 Quality Requirements 11-22

26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical 11-22

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

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

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

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

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-22

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-22

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 11-22

26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22

26 25 11 Busways 11-22

26 26 00 Power Distribution Units for Static Uninterruptible

Power Systems

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26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 11-22

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 07-23

27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 36 Cable Trays for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 53 Identification for Communications Systems 12-22

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems

27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-22

27 11 16 Communications Cabinets, Racks, Frames, and Enclosures 12-22

27 11 19 Communications Termination Blocks and Patch Panels 12-22

27 11 26 Communications Rack Mounted Power Protection and Power

Strips

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27 13 13 Communications Copper Backbone Cabling 12-22

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27 13 13.13 Communications Copper Cable Splicing and Terminations 12-22

27 13 23 Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling 08-23

27 13 23.13 Communications Optical Fiber Splicing and Terminations 12-22

27 15 13 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling 12-22

27 16 19 Communications Patch Cords, Station Cords, and Cross-

Connect Wire

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

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28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

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28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

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28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. The general scope of work is concentrated in the following areas:

1. Data Center/Main Computer Room (MCR) or Campus Support Center (CSC)

– The renovation of existing data center.

2. Data Center Cabling Infrastructure – Upgrade fiber optic and copper backbone cable distribution within the space via diverse/redundant pathways in a star topology between equipment cabinets.

3. Assessment and upgrade of supporting electrical/mechanical/fire protection systems (and associated architecture).

B. Physical Security device assessment and upgrade of the data center to include dual-authentication access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection.

C. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made in accordance with what is listed in the solicitation and at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.”

D. Offices of AE Works, 418 Beaver Street, Sewickley Pa. 15143 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.

E. 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.

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F. 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.

G. Normal working hours for this contract will be from 7:30AM to 4:00PM (local time), Monday through Friday except for weekends and established Federal Holidays.

H. Performing on-site work outside normal working hours will require approval from the Contracting Officer and the COR. Requests shall be submitted via email at least 72 hours prior to the requested date and at no additional cost to the Government. Approvals are subject to the availability of on-site staff.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

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 escort

01 00 00 - 3 arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores at completion of the work turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility Manager.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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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. as determined by the COR.

E. 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.

F. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire

01 00 00 - 6 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.

G. Phasing:

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

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

Data Center Planning

Phased work areas will be identified on the construction drawings, along with additional work details. The overall goal is to avoid multiple relocations of the same equipment and to minimize service disruptions during the execution of the work.

Phase One: Demolition and Preparation

1. Client Tasks:

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a. Remove unnecessary network equipment, patch cords, cabinets/racks, inventory, workstations, etc. from existing Data Center to create clear working space.

b. Relocate/consolidate network equipment to remaining legacy cabinets outside of Phase One area to accommodate new cabinets and entrance door.

c. Contractor to temporarily support existing to remain equipment cabinet to allow for raised floor removal. Reset cabinet once finished flooring is complete.

2. Architectural Tasks: Establish infection control, risk management, and safety measures.

a. Remove ceiling throughout the existing room.

b. Remove raised access flooring as indicated on phasing plans. It will vary per phase and per piece of equipment.

c. Install ICRA barrier as indicated in phasing plans.

3. Mechanical Tasks: Remove unnecessary legacy systems and infrastructure. Ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported.

a. Contractor to review and field verify existing conditions to determine where existing HVAC and plumbing services are required be routed outside of the data center. Once verified, remove any abandoned systems or reroute existing systems for continued operation outside of data center area.

b. Investigate the existing cooling units to prepare for demolition and removal of the CRAC units from the data center.

4. Electrical Tasks: Remove unnecessary legacy outlets/devices, lighting, wiring, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

Ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported.

a. Investigate existing conditions to prepare for demolition of existing electrical equipment and installation of new equipment.

b. Investigate existing panels in room to prepare for temporary feeds from new UPS.

5. Telecommunications & Electronic Security Tasks:

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a. Remove unnecessary legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety. Ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported.

b. Remove noted legacy Phase One equipment cabinets.

6. Fire Suppression Tasks: Remove unnecessary legacy systems and infrastructure. Ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported.

a. Remove existing sprinkler heads in designated area from column line 15 to column line 16.

b. Remove existing sprinkler heads in designated area from column line 16 to column line 17.

c. Remove existing sprinkler heads in designated area from column line 17 to column line 18.25.

d. Ensure existing piping is capped in the corridor.

e. An ILSM will be required to be developed and maintained by the contractor as confirmed by the VA COR.

Phase Two: Initial Construction

1. Client Tasks:

a. Relocate/consolidate network equipment to remaining legacy cabinets outside of Phase 2 area to accommodate new cabinets.

b. Coordinate with system vendors and Service Providers and initiate equipment migrations to new equipment cabinets as they become ready for use (rolling cutover).

c. Architectural Tasks: Maintain infection control, risk management, and safety measures as work progresses.

d. Remove raised access flooring as indicated on phasing plans. It will vary per phase and per piece of equipment.

e. Install ICRA barrier as indicated in phasing plans.

2. Mechanical Tasks: Remove a portion of the HVAC systems serving the data center area.

a. Remove existing CRAC-1 (EVAP) along with associated condensing unit, piping and accessories it their entirety.

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b. Remove existing CRAC-2 (EVAP) along with associated condensing unit, piping and accessories it their entirety.

c. Refrigerant piping and condensate piping will be removed completely. Chilled water supply and return piping will be demolished back to the mains and capped as close as possible to avoid code prohibited dead legs.

3. Providing and maintain temporary cooling throughout the duration of construction to support critical environmental conditions within the data center renovation area. The total cooling requirement will divide into zones: requiring a 16-ton sensible load and a 5-ton sensible load. Temporary cooling units will be selected and positioned to adequately serve each zone and will be ducted to exhaust through the designated rooftop route shared with the dust control ventilation system.

4. Prepare designated area for CRAC-2 installation between column lines 17 and 18.25.

a. Prepare space for new computer room air conditioning (CRAC) unit(s). Prioritize one new fully operational CRAC and associated condensing unit sized at N.

b. As new infrastructure is installed and ready for use, remove unnecessary legacy equipment and infrastructure in their entirety.

B. Electrical Tasks: Ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported during the installation of new equipment.

a. Install new transformer T-LP-DC in Room H200.

b. Install new MTS-UPS-2.

c. Install new feeds from Panel DPH and MDP1 to new MTS-UPS-2.

d. Install new UPS-2, PDU-2, and MBC-2.

e. Install new Panel LP-DC.

f. Install new Row 1 Bus B and Row 2 Bus B.

g. As new infrastructure is installed and ready for use, remove unnecessary legacy outlets/devices, wiring, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

C. Telecommunications & Electronic Security Tasks:

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a. As equipment migrations are completed, remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

b. Remove noted legacy Phase Two equipment cabinets.

c. Install new Main Distribution Area equipment cabinets as floor space becomes available, pathways, rack-mounted power distribution units, and Telecommunications bonding. Prioritize “A” series cabinets supporting backbone cabling, followed by redundant “B” series cabinets.

d. Install temporary fiber optic cable channel between existing and new Main Distribution Area core network equipment. Coordinate locations with local Client representative.

e. Install new permanent link backbone cabling between new Main Distribution Area equipment cabinets. Prioritize “A” series cabling segments, followed by redundant “B” series segments.

f. As needed, the Contractor shall install temporary equipment patch cords between new equipment and existing equipment cabinets for connection by the Client.

D. Fire Suppression Tasks: Initiate new fire suppression systems.

Remove remaining unnecessary legacy infrastructure.

a. An ILSM will be required to be maintained by the contractor.

E. Civil Tasks: Coordinate mechanical and electrical unit pads and mounting with ground utility locations.

F. Structural Tasks: Coordinate mechanical and electrical unit supports and mounting with roofing system.

G. Systems Testing Tasks: Conduct infrastructure testing and labeling as new subsystem installations are completed and ensure ready for use.

Phase Three: Continued Construction A. Client Tasks:

a. Relocate/consolidate network equipment to new or remaining legacy cabinets outside of Phase 3 area to accommodate new cabinets.

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b. Coordinate with system vendors and Service Providers and initiate equipment migrations to new equipment cabinets as they become ready for use (rolling cutover).

c. One new fiber optic backbone cabling segment terminated to each new/modified Telecommunications Room, ready for use, is required prior to relocating first core network switch from the existing Main Distribution Area to the new Main Distribution Area. The Client requires 90 days when relocating core network equipment.

B. Architectural Tasks: Maintain infection control, risk management, and safety measures as work progresses.

1. Remove raised access flooring as indicated on phasing plans. It will vary per phase and per piece of equipment.

2. Install ICRA barrier as indicated in phasing plans.

3. Remove door into DIAG IMG RM B206F

d. Infill with rated assembly. UL System No. U419.

C. Mechanical Tasks: Install new CRAC-2 and remove existing CRAC-3 unit.

1. Prioritize the installation of the CRAC unit and associated condensing unit sized at N. Install new CRAC-2(EVAP) with associated condensing unit at roof level, piping and other accessories. CRAC-2 will not start up to be operational until a later phase.

2. Remove remaining existing CRAC-3 (EVAP) along with associated condensing unit, piping and other accessories in their entirety.

3. Initiate ductwork to the return section of the CRAC unit, which must remain open to the environment until all telecommunications and electrical infrastructure equipment is installed. Protect new ductwork from dust/debris until new unit(s) is brought online.

4. Initiate horizontal ductwork to server cabinet chimneys as space becomes available.

5. As new infrastructure is installed and ready for use, remove unnecessary legacy equipment and infrastructure in their entirety.

D. Provide and maintain temporary cooling throughout the duration of construction to support critical environmental conditions within the

01 00 00 - 12 data center renovation area. The total cooling requirement will divide into zones: requiring a 16-ton sensible load and requiring a 5-ton sensible load. Temporary cooling units will be selected and positioned to adequately serve each zone and will be ducted to exhaust through the designated rooftop route shared with the dust control ventilation system.

E. Electrical Tasks: Ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported during the installation of new equipment.

1. Removal of existing UPS-1, UPS-2, MTS-UPS-B200, and battery cabinets.

2. Install temporary feeds from PDU-2 to Panel CSI and Panel 2L13.

3. Provide power to new CRAC-2 (EVAP and COND).

4. As new infrastructure is installed and ready for use, remove unnecessary legacy outlets/devices, wiring, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

F. Telecommunications & Electronic Security Tasks:

1. As equipment migrations are completed, remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

2. Remove noted legacy Phase Three equipment cabinets.

3. Install new Horizontal Distribution Area and Equipment

Distribution equipment cabinets as floor space becomes available, pathways, rack-mounted power distribution units, and Telecommunications bonding. Prioritize “A” series end-of-row cabinets supporting backbone cabling, followed by redundant “B” series cabinets.

4. Install new permanent link backbone cabling between new Main Distribution Area and Horizontal Distribution Area equipment cabinets. Prioritize “A” series cabling segments, followed by redundant “B” series segments.

5. Install new permanent link backbone cabling between new Horizontal Distribution Area and Equipment Distribution equipment cabinets. Prioritize “A” series cabling segments, followed by redundant “B” series segments.

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6. As needed, the Contractor shall install temporary equipment patch cords between new equipment and existing equipment cabinets for connection by the Client.

G. Fire Suppression Tasks: Initiate new fire suppression systems.

Remove remaining unnecessary legacy infrastructure.

1. An ILSM will be required to be maintained by the contractor.

H. Civil Tasks: Coordinate mechanical and electrical unit pads and mounting with ground utility locations.

I. Structural Tasks: Coordinate mechanical and electrical unit supports and mounting with roofing system.

J. Systems Testing Tasks: Conduct infrastructure testing and labeling as new subsystem installations are completed and ensure ready for use.

Phase Four: Continued Construction

5. Summary: Opening the designated area from column line 15 to column line 16.

6. Client Tasks:

1. Relocate/consolidate network equipment to new or remaining legacy cabinets outside of Phase 4 area to accommodate new cabinets.

2. Coordinate with system vendors and Service Providers and initiate equipment migrations to new equipment cabinets as they become ready for use (rolling cutover).

3. Relocate second core network switch from the existing Main Distribution Area to the new Main Distribution Area. The Client requires 90 days when relocating core network equipment.

7. Architectural Tasks:

1. Install ICRA barrier as indicated in phasing plans.

2. Field verify the exact location where possible, then cut the opening for the new door location.

3. Remove existing door, frame and hardware.

4. Infill with rated assembly. UL System No. U419.

5. Remove ramp and railing.

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6. Remove raised access flooring as indicated on phasing plans. It will vary per phase and per piece of equipment.

7. Install finish work on corridor side of rated wall to the south of the data center.

8. Mechanical Tasks: Provide and maintain temporary cooling throughout the duration of construction to support critical environmental conditions within the data center renovation area. The total cooling requirement will divide into zones:

requiring a 16-ton sensible load and requiring a 5-ton sensible load. Temporary cooling units will be selected and positioned to adequately serve each zone and will be ducted to exhaust through the designated rooftop route shared with the dust control ventilation system.

9. Prepare designated area for CRAC-1 installation between column lines 15 and 16.

1. Prepare space for new computer room air conditioning (CRAC) unit(s). Prioritize one new fully operational CRAC and associated condensing unit sized at N.

2. As new infrastructure is installed and ready for use, remove unnecessary legacy equipment and infrastructure in their entirety.

10. Electrical Tasks: Ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported during the installation of new equipment and power distribution.

1. Install new MTS-UPS-1.

2. Install new feeds from Panel DPH and MDP1 to new MTS-

UPS-1.

3. Install new UPS-1, PDU-1, and MBC-1.

4. Install new Row 1 Bus A and Row 2 Bus A.

5. As new infrastructure is installed and ready for use, remove unnecessary legacy outlets/devices, wiring, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

11. Telecommunications & Electronic Security Tasks:

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1. As equipment migrations are completed, remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

2. Remove noted legacy Phase Four equipment cabinets.

3. Continue installation of new equipment cabinets as space becomes available, pathways, power distribution units, Telecommunications bonding, and backbone cabling between equipment cabinets. Prioritize “A” series cabling segments, followed by redundant “B” series segments.

4. As needed, the Contractor shall install temporary equipment patch cords between new equipment and existing equipment cabinets for connection by the Client.

12. Fire Suppression Tasks: Initiate new fire suppression systems. Remove remaining unnecessary legacy infrastructure.

1. An ILSM will be required to be maintained by the contractor.

13. Civil Tasks: Coordinate mechanical and electrical unit pads and mounting with ground utility locations.

14. Structural Tasks: Coordinate mechanical and electrical unit supports and mounting with roofing system.

15. Systems Testing Tasks: Conduct infrastructure testing and labeling as new subsystem installations are completed and ensure ready for use.

Phase Five: Continued Construction

16. Summary: Opening the designated area from column line 15 to column line 16.

17. Client Tasks:

1. Relocate/consolidate network equipment to new or remaining legacy cabinets outside of Phase Five area to accommodate new cabinets.

2. Coordinate with system vendors and Service Providers and initiate equipment migrations to new equipment cabinets as they become ready for use (rolling cutover).

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18. Architectural Tasks: Maintain infection control, risk management, and safety measures as work progresses. Remove and/or replace unnecessary ceiling finishes, wall finishes, flooring, doors, signage, physical security features, etc.

1. Remove remaining raised access flooring.

2. Install ICRA barrier as indicated in phasing plans.

19. Mechanical Tasks: Install new CRAC-1 and complete new ductwork and cooling systems.

1. Install new CRAC-1(EVAP) with associated condensing unit at roof level, piping and other accessories.

2. Initiate ductwork to the return section of the CRAC unit, which must remain open to the environment until all telecommunications and electrical infrastructure equipment is installed. Protect new ductwork from dust/debris until new unit(s) is brought online.

3. Initiate horizontal ductwork to server cabinet chimneys as space becomes available.

4. As new infrastructure is installed and ready for use, remove unnecessary legacy equipment and infrastructure in their entirety.

20. Provide and maintain temporary cooling throughout the duration of construction to support critical environmental conditions within the data center renovation area. The total cooling requirement will divide into zones: requiring a 16-ton sensible load and requiring a 5-ton sensible load. Temporary cooling units will be selected and positioned to adequately serve each zone and will be ducted to exhaust through the designated rooftop route shared with the dust control ventilation system.

Electrical Tasks: Ensure remaining infrastructure is properly supported while initiating and completing the installation of new equipment and power distribution.

1. Provide power to new CRAC-1 (EVAP and COND).

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2. As new infrastructure is installed and ready for use, remove unnecessary legacy outlets/devices, wiring, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

21. Telecommunications & Electronic Security Tasks:

1. As equipment migrations are completed, remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

2. Continue installation of new equipment cabinets as space becomes available, pathways, power distribution units, Telecommunications bonding, and backbone cabling between equipment cabinets. Prioritize “A” series cabling segments, followed by redundant “B” series segments.

3. As needed, the Contractor shall install temporary equipment patch cords between new equipment and existing equipment cabinets for connection by the Client.

22. Fire Suppression Tasks: Initiate new fire suppression systems.

1. An ILSM will be required to be maintained by the contractor.

23. Civil Tasks: Coordinate mechanical and electrical unit pads and mounting with ground utility locations.

24. Structural Tasks: Coordinate mechanical and electrical unit supports and mounting with roofing system.

25. Systems Testing Tasks: Conduct infrastructure testing and labeling as new subsystem installations are completed and ensure ready for use.

Phase Six: Final Construction

26. Client Tasks:

1. Coordinate with system vendors and Service Providers and initiate equipment migrations to new equipment cabinets as they become ready for use (rolling cutover).

27. Architectural Tasks:

1. Remove furring around column

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2. Remove any remaining embedded anchors or fasteners in the floor. (Grind down, etc)

3. Install remaining finishes

28. Mechanical Tasks: Complete HVAC System as required.

1. Complete return ductwork system to and from CRAC units.

2. Remove temporary cooling units when new CRAC systems are operational and commissioned.

3. CRAC units have integral leak detection, install leak detection devices in the telecommunications space based on construction drawings.

4. Complete telecommunication cabinet rack sensor system to control CRAC units.

5. New infrastructure is installed and ready for use, remove unnecessary legacy equipment and infrastructure in their entirety.

29. Electrical Tasks: Complete installation of all equipment, systems, and power distribution to equipment cabinets and mechanical equipment.

1. Establish emergency power off (EPO) system.

2. Removal of Panels CSI, 2L11, 2L12, and 2L13.

3. Removal of unnecessary legacy outlets/devices, wiring, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

30. Telecommunications & Electronic Security Tasks:

1. As equipment migrations are completed, remove unnecessary temporary and legacy outlets/devices, horizontal/backbone cabling, and pathway infrastructure in their entirety.

2. Complete installation of new equipment cabinets as space becomes available, pathways, power distribution units, Telecommunications bonding, and backbone cabling between equipment cabinets. Prioritize “A” series cabling segments, followed by redundant “B” series segments.

31. Fire Suppression Tasks: Complete new fire protection systems.

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1. Install new sprinkler heads in designated area from column line 15 to column line 16.

2. Install new sprinkler heads in designated area from column line 16 to column line 17.

3. Install new sprinkler heads in designated area from column line 17 to column line 18.25.

4. Install new gaseous suppression tanks and piping.

5. Install new fire alarm system devices.

32. Systems Testing and Commissioning Tasks: Conduct infrastructure testing and labeling as new subsystem installations are completed and ensure ready for use. Conduct commissioning tasks as specified.

H. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc.

to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

I. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

J. 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

01 00 00 - 20 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.

K. 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. 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.

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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.

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

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

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

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

1.7 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 buildings areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by

01 00 00 - 22 both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR 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:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

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

AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed, and which do not unreasonably

01 00 00 - 24 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.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as…