(P01) 632-21-114 Roof Facade B12 SB 20220808.pdf

Replace Roofs and Repair Facades Building 12 Project No. 632-21-114

SPECIFICATIONS

Revision 00 Bid Documents

79 Middleville Road

Northport, NY 11768

August 8, 2022 dthomas Stamp

Northport VAMC, Northport NY Replace Roofs & Repair Facades, Building 12 VA Project #632-21-114 Rev. 00 – Bid Documents 08/08/22

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 8.8.22

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 8.8.22 01 32 16.01 Architectural and Engineering CPM Schedules 8.8.22 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 8.8.22 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 8.8.22 01 42 19 Reference Standards 8.8.22 01 45 00 Quality Control 8.8.22 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 8.8.22 01 45 35 Special Inspections 8.8.22 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 8.8.22 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 8.8.22 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 8.8.22 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 8.8.22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 8.8.22 02 41 00 Demolition 8.8.22 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 8.8.22 02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 8.8.22 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 8.8.22

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 8.8.22 03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete 8.8.22

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 8.8.22 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 8.8.22 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 8.8.22 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 8.8.22 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 8.8.22

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 8.8.22

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 8.8.22

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 8.8.22

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07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 8.8.22 07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 8.8.22 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 8.8.22 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 8.8.22 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 8.8.22 07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 8.8.22 07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 8.8.22 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 8.8.22 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 8.8.22 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 8.8.22 07 84 00 Firestopping 8.8.22 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 8.8.22

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 8.8.22

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 8.8.22 09 91 00 Painting 8.8.22

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 8.8.22 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 8.8.22

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 8.8.22 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 8.8.22 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 8.8.22

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 8.8.22 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 8.8.22 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 8.8.22

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 8.8.22 31 23 19 Dewatering 8.8.22

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 8.8.22 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 8.8.22

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing # Title

ARCHITECTURAL

G001 TITLE SHEET

G002 GENERAL INFORMATION

G003 STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS

AD101 BUILDING 12 – PHASE 1 PLAN

AD102 BUILDING 12 – PHASE 2 PLAN

AD103 BUILDING 12 – STAGING PLAN

AD200 BUILDING 12 – DEMOLITION NORTH AND EAST ELEVATIONS

AD201 BUILDING 12 – DEMOLITION SOUTH AND WEST ELEVATIONS

AD202 BUILDING 12 – DEMOLITION PARTIAL ELEVATIONS

A100 BUILDING 12 – EXTERIOR WALL PLAN - BASEMENT

A101 BUILDING 12 – EXTERIOR WALL PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

A102 BUILDING 12 – EXTERIOR WALL PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

A103 BUILDING 12 – EXTERIOR WALL PLAN – ATTIC

A104 BUILDING 12 – LOW ROOF PLAN

A104 BUILDING 12 – ROOF PLAN

A200 BUILDING 12 – NEW WORK NORTH AND EAST ELEVATIONS

A201 BUILDING 12 – NEW WORK SOUTH AND WEST ELEVATIONS

A202 BUILDING 12 – NEW WORK PARTIAL ELEVATIONS

A300 BUILDING 12 – DEDUCT ALTERNATES EXTERIOR WALL PLAN -

BASEMENT

A301 BUILDING 12 – DEDUCT ALTERNATES EXTERIOR WALL PLAN – FIRST

FLOOR

A302 BUILDING 12 – BUILDING 12 - DEDUCT ALTERNATES EXT. WALL PLAN –

SECOND FLOOR

A303 BUILDING 12 – DEDUCT ALTERNATES NORTH, SOUTH, EAST AND

WEST ELEV.

A304 BUILDING 12 – DEDUCT ALTERNATES PARTIAL ELEVATIONS

A500 BUILDING 12 – DETAILS

A501 BUILDING 12 – DETAILS

A502 BUILDING 12 – DETAILS

A503 BUILDING 12 – DETAILS

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A504 BUILDING 12 – DETAILS

A505 BUILDING 12 – DETAILS

A506 BUILDING 12 – DETAILS

A507 BUILDING 12 – DETAILS

A508 BUILDING 12 - DETAILS

HA100 BUILDING 12 – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ASBESTOS – ROOF PLAN

HL100 BUILDING 12 – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEAD – EXT. WALL PLAN –

BASEMENT

HL101 BUILDING 12 – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEAD - EXT. WALL PLAN – FIRST

FLOOR

HL102 BUILDING 12 – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEAD – EXT WALL PLAN – SECOND

FLOOR

HL103 BUILDING 12 – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEAD – ROOF PLAN

LP101 BUILDING 12 – LIGHTNING PROTECTION – ROOF PLAN

LP102 LIGHTNING PROTECTION - SYSTEM DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S100 BUILDING 12 – STRUCTURAL NOTES, SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND DETAILS

CIVIL

GS101 BUILDING 12 – EX. CONDITIONS AND DEMO PLAN

GS102 BUILDING 12 – DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PLAN

GS103 BUILDING 12 – GRADING & SOIL EROSION CONTROL PLAN

GS104 BUILDING 12 – CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. The Contracting Officer may schedule a Pre-Bid walk-thru with all interested bidders. It is highly recommended that any interested bidders attend the pre-bid site walk thru with the Contracting Officer in attendance. Do not attempt to contact anyone on site, but communicate any requests to visit the site prior to submitting the bid directly with the Contracting Officer. All communication shall be directly with the Contracting Officer prior to project award and Notice to Proceed having been issued. The contractor shall not contact anyone on site during the pre-bid and prior to Notice to Proceed having been issued.

B. The Office of The Pettit Group LLC, as Architect-Engineer, 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.

C. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer's Representative or Resident Engineer in writing thirty (30) calendar days in advance of any activity requiring a Special Inspection.

D. All employees of the Contractor or their Sub Contractor's shall comply with the Northport VA security requirements. The General contractor shall submit their full legal name, Company name, complete Social

Security number along with a copy of their 10- or 30-hour OSHA

Construction Safety Training Certificate to the VA COR. The information above shall be submitted on a VA Contractor ID Badge request form a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor. Contractor shall not submit the form without having their OSHA Certificate submitted concurrently. Refer to section “1.5 Security requirements” for additional information. Contractor ID Badge requests shall be submitted prior to the start of work.

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E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall return all photo ID badges to the VA Police for final disposition.

F. For working outside the “normal working hours” as defined in the contract, the Contractor shall submit a written off-hours request with a justification and clear description of work to the COR 21 calendar days prior to the work taking place and 30 calendar days for shutdown

(electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection) requests.

G. Total Project duration (including preliminary VA badging, submittals, staging and construction) shall be 280 number of Calendar days after the notice to proceed date.

H. Demolition / Construction will not begin until after winter conditions have ceased. Submittal review, VA badging & on-site staging must be completed as part of “Phase 0” prior to the start of demolition.

Submittals are to be provided in the months prior, to ensure the project can start as soon as weather allows (approximately April 1st), all long lead items are accounted for, and ordered ahead to the start of demolition. The contractor shall allow for a maximum duration of 4 months (16 weeks) for “Phase 0” & 6 months (24 weeks) for “Phases I &

II”. Phase I and Phase II construction phases shall last approximately

3 months each.

I. Please note that the term General Contractor and Contractor are interchangeable, and both refer to the entity whose name and address appear on the executed construction contract.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID ALTERATIONS:

Work includes, but is not limited to general construction, alterations, tuck pointing, stone work, facia and soffit work, storm drainage work, site work related to storm drainage, storm drainage work, roof work, lintel replacement, minor re-grading, possible ACM abatement work as called out in the drawings, related minor HVAC, plumbing and electrical work, lightning protection work, ACM abatement work (as shown in the design package), general construction work including demolition, necessary removal of existing structures and certain other items as required to facilitate the work in the scope of work of this project.

ITEM II, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: DEDUCT ALTERNATES:

1) Deduct alternate #1: Rinse all stone in lieu of cleaning.

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A) In lieu of cleaning all stone per G002 general notes "AG", simply rinse the stone using warm water, low-pressure with soft bristle and a non-iconic detergent.

2) Deduct alternate #2: Use standard grade roofing materials in lieu of cool roof council approved roofing materials.

A) In lieu of providing roofing materials which are cool roofing council tested & approved. Use standard grade light gray laminated architectural roofing shingles (light gray), white EPDM roofing membrane, & roofing materials.

3) Deduct alternate #3: Repair & tuckpoint select cast stone banding in lieu of replacing

A) In lieu of replacing all cast stone banding. Repair spot or linear surface imperfection in cast stone; chisel out shallow imperfections (or area of imperfection) to depth of 3/4-inch;

install stainless steel patch pin according to manufacturer's instructions; install proprietary stone patching compound of texture and color of adjacent existing stonework; install according to manufacturer's instructions. (See 4/A507). All other stone shall be replaced per A200 thru A202.

4) Deduct alternate #4: Repair & tuckpoint select stone window sills in lieu of replacing

A) In lieu of replacing, repair spot or linear surface imperfection & tuckpoint select cast stone window sill as shown in the elevations; chisel out shallow imperfections (or areas of imperfection) to depth of 3/4" inch; install stainless steel patch pin according to manufacturer’s instructions; install proprietary stone patching compound of texture and color of adjacent existing stone; install according to manufacturer’s recommendations. All other sills shall be repaired per A200 thru

A202.

5) Deduct alternate #5: Select lintels are to remain & be reused in lieu of replacing.

A) In lieu of replacing all lintels noted on sheets A200 thru A202.

Select embedded steel angle lintel as shown are to remain in place, existing lead-based paint to be stabilized, primed & painted over. All other lintels noted for replacement on A200 thru A202 are to be repaired accordingly.

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6) Deduct alternate #6: Use standard copper in lieu of tin-zinc coated copper flashing & gutters.

A) All exposed rooftop flashing, integral gutters, scuppers, downspouts, and hangers to be copper used in lieu of tin-zinc coated copper flashing.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. 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 contractor is to provide BEST door hardware and BEST pad locks and notify the COR when ready for VA locksmith to replace with contractor's core. The VA locksmith will provide the keys to the

COR and the contractor shall be issued the keys which must be

01 00 00 -5 returned at the completion of the project. There may be a fee for not returning the keys or losing the keys which will require the cores to be changed out once again.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Contractor and their employees (including those of subcontractors shall park in contractor's designated parking spots located in

Parking Lot L. The roadway shall be kept clear at all times for vehicular traffic. Unobstructed access to fire hydrants and Siamese

01 00 00 -6 connections shall be maintained throughout the duration of the project.

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. The contractor shall submit a staging plan showing the proposed staging area in Parking Lot L with the temporary construction office trailer

(on wheels which can be towed away) and the temporary construction materials storage trailer (on wheels which can be towed away). Two sets of keys will be submitted to the VA so our VAFD and VAPD can access the trailers if necessary.

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. The contractor may have to provide their own power for the temporary office trailer if the VA cannot provide the temporary power out to it.

The contractor is to clearly show what is being requested on the staging plan.

E. No flammables are to be stored on site including in the remote staging areas and storage trailers. Construction and Office temporary trailer keys shall be provided to the COR as stated above for periodic inspection by the VAFD should they choose to do so.

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

G. 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.

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H. 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 workdays. 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.

I. 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 on the drawings.

All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR 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.

J. 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:

a. Phase 0 – Submittals, badging, & staging (per AD103)

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1) Contractor to provide all submittals, shop drawings, & samples for review and approval prior to the start of demolition/construction. All long lead items are to be ordered in advance to ensure they are on site when needed (one of the long lead items is the cool roof shingles).

2) Contractor to coordinate w/ the VA in advance to on site working beginning to ensure all badging requirements are completed as needed.

3) Contractor to park in the designated area’s as shown. Staging area will be set up in parking lot “L”. An 8’-0” high construction fence is to be installed around the perimeter of the staging area as well as around the buildings as noted within the phasing plans.

b. Phase 1 Plans (Streetside of building 12 per AD101):

1) Contractor will begin at the streetside of the building by installing overhead canopy protection at all points of egress within the area of scope as shown in plan and per the approved scaffolding shop drawings. Full access to the existing driveway must be maintained. An 8’-0” high construction fence is to be installed around the perimeter, maintaining all existing points of egress. Protection is to be provided around all exterior HVAC equipment and surrounding / adjacent structures. Once the area is secured, the contractor can erect the OSHA approved scaffolding & netting system, scaffolding chutes and dumpsters can be located as needed. With approval of the COR, demolition can then begin on the roof replacement and repairs on the facades as noted on the elevations.

c. Phase 2 Plans (Parking lot “Q” side of building 12 per AD102):

1) Contractor will begin at parking lot “Q” side of the building by installing overhead canopy protection at all point of egress within the area of scope as shown in plan and per the approved scaffolding shop drawings. An 8’-0” high construction fence is to be installed around the perimeter, maintaining all existing points of egress. Protection is to be provided around all exterior HVAC equipment and surrounding

/ adjacent structures. Once the area is secured, the contractor can erect the OSHA approved scaffolding & netting

01 00 00 -9 system, scaffolding chutes and dumpsters can be located as needed. With approval of the COR, demolition can then begin on the roof replacement and repairs on the facades as noted on the elevations.

K. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, eight (8) feet minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

L. 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.

M. 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 on the drawings.

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

01 00 00 -10 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, 28 days in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 28 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Certain activities may need to be scheduled during off-hours/weekend to limit impact on building occupants and/or the facility in general.

N. 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.

O. 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.

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

P. 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 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 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

01 00 00 -12 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 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.

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.

Contractor will proceed with excavation with due diligence so as not to sever any existing underground utilities. Refer to drawings showing existing underground utilities and call the New York State call before you dig hotline so as to minimize any chance of cutting an underground

01 00 00 -13 utility. Hand dig around potential existing underground utilities as required. Do not use a backhoe unless you are certain that there is no underground utility in the vicinity of work. If in doubt, please hand dig.

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.

B. The surveyor shall provide the following information on their survey (the surveyor is not responsible for the subsurface/ground penetrating radar investigation):

1. Address(es) of the surveyed property if disclosed in documents provided to or obtained by the surveyor, or observed while conducting the fieldwork.

2. Vertical relief with the source of information (e.g., ground survey, aerial map), contour interval, datum, with originating benchmark, when appropriate.

3. Exterior dimensions of all buildings at ground level.

4. Substantial features observed in the process of conducting the fieldwork (e.g., parking lots, billboards, signs, swimming pools, landscaped areas, substantial areas of refuse).

5. Evidence of underground utilities existing on or serving the surveyed property (in addition to the observed evidence of utilities required pursuant to Section 5.E.iv.) as determined by plans and/or reports provided by client (with reference as to the sources of information).

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and benchmarks, 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

01 00 00 -14 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 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. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities, and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings.

Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall furnish to the

COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

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2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

E. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built red-line drawings & a electronic version (adobe PDF, PDF-format set of drawings) to the COR/resident engineer within 15 calendar days after completion of each phase and the project. One hardcopy and one electronic to the COR for the VAMC records & one hard copy and electronic copy to Architect of Record to be used for as-built drawings to be developed by the architect/engineer within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the

COR.

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

1.14 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit four sets of the warranty management plan and one digital copy. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction

01 00 00 -16 phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer.

Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating:

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

f. Names, addresses and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

i. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

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k. Organizations, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

l. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

1. Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment Bonds must remain effective throughout the construction period. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

B. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control

01 00 00 -18 completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor.

This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

C. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

D. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.

Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

4. The “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:

a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems

1) Fire suppression systems.

2) Fire alarm system(s).

b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

1) Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

2) Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c) Code 1 Doors

1) Overhead doors not operational, causing a security, fire or safety problem.

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

d) Code 3-Doors

1) Overhead doors not operational.

2) Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e) Code 1-Electrical

1) Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

2) Security lights.

3) Smoke detectors.

f) Code 2-Electrical

1) Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

Receptacle and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

g) Code 3-Electrical

1) Exterior lights not operational.

h) Code 1-Gas

1) Leaks and pipeline breaks.

i) Code 1-Heat

1) Power failure affecting heat.

j) Code 1-Plumbing

1) Hot water heater failure.

2) Leaking water supply pipes

k) Code 2-Plumbing

1) Flush valves not operating properly

2) Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

3) Toilet leaking at base.

l) Code 3- Plumbing

1) Leaky faucets.

m) Code 3-Interior

1) Floors damaged.

2) Paint chipping or peeling.

3) Casework damaged.

n) Code 1-Roof Leaks

1) Damage to property is occurring.

o) Code 2-Water (Exterior)

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1) No water to facility.

p) Code 2-Water (Hot)

1) No hot water in portion of building listed.

q) Code 3

1) All work not listed above.

i. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, stamped, aluminum name plate with the equipment tag name, manufacturer name, manufacturer address and phone number, model number and serial number. It should also include the electrical characteristics such as Motor HP, Motor serial number, voltage/phase/hertz. In the case of a closed system circulator, the GPM and TDH should be listed in feet of water.

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

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

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

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

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workers) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1. *Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center.

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workers. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

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1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

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

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

D. Heat: Furnish…