P01 - Bid Set Specifications FINAL.pdf

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Department of Veterans Affairs Clement J. Zablocki VAMC

Water Main Replacement between Bldg. B43 and Bldg. B102 VA Project No. 695-21-108

Bid Set December 1, 2021

Prepared by:

Apogee Consulting Group, PA

1151 Kildaire Farm Road Suite 120

Cary, NC 27511

Clement J. Zablocki VAMC 05-01-21 695-21-108 Watermain Replacement B43-B102 Bid Set Milwaukee, WI 53295 December 1, 2021

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 05-21 01 01 10 Special Notes 09-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16 Terracon Geotechnical Engineering Report 05-21 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

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695-21-108 Water Main Replacement B43-B102 Bid Set

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-001 COVER SHEET

SITE PLANNING

CD101 CIVIL DEMOLITION PLAN

CU101 OVERALL WATER LAYOUT PLAN

CU201 WATER LINE PLAN & PROFILE (1 OF 2)

CU202 WATER LINE PLAN & PROFILE (2 OF 2)

CU501 WATER LINE DETAILS

CS501 CIVIL PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS (1 OF 2)

CS502 CIVIL PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS (2 OF 2)

CJ101 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to Specification 01 35 26 for Safety and Infection Control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. See included Scope of Work and Drawings.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only as described in the solicitation in accordance with FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit

(Construction).

C. Offices of Apogee Consulting Group, 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.

D. All employees of 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. Refer to Specification 01 01 10-SN for fingerprint, badging, construction door access and parking requirements.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) – SEE BID SCHEDULE

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and specifications (contract documents) may be obtained from the beta.SAM.gov website where the solicitation is posted. Hard copies will be the responsibility and expense of the Contractor(s).

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Submit the Site Security Plan meeting requirements as listed below and in accordance with Section 01 33 23 SUBMITTALS within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed meeting.

B. Security Plan:

1. The Security Plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the contract.

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

C. Security Procedures:

1. 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. A Special Agreement SAC form is required for every contract employee. See the SPECIAL NOTES specification for an example of this SAC form. This needs to be supplied to the COR for every contract employee on the jobsite. Even if the Contractor has an active badge, a SAC form is needed for the COR’s records.

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

4. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

5. VA reserves the right to shut down the project site and order

Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Document Control:

1. The 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.

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

Officer.

3. All paper waste or electronic media shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

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

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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1. Permits shall be issued for Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. See the SPECIAL NOTES Specification.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary storage facilities and utilities may be requested, built or implemented by the Contractor, but only with the approval of the COR.

They shall be provided with labor and materials furnished by the

Contractor without expense to the Government. Any temporary storage or utilities shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. Ultimately, working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas only. Provide unobstructed access to roadways and sidewalks – complying with the traffic control plan – or other areas as required.

3. Storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roads and assigned laydown areas as authorized by the COR. When materials are transported or delivered 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. Deliveries at the

Loading Dock shall be coordinated with the COR. The Contractor shall not cross curbs, lawns or sidewalks, and shall protect existing conditions from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. The Contractor and all subcontractor employees are subject to rules of

Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

E. Execute work 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

01 00 00 - 4 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. Refer to the Special

Notes Specification for more details.

F. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services in the Medical

Center and on the VA campus. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services when needed. Where necessary to cut existing pipes (sanitary drain, roof drain, condensate drain), electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR.

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.

Refer to Specification 26 05 11, 27 05 11 and 28 05 00 for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

COR, in writing, 21 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 Campus. Interruption time approved by Medical Center Campus may occur at other than

Contractor's normal working hours.

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, 01 00 00 - 5 payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

G. Phasing:

1. Submit the Phasing Plan meeting requirements as listed below and in accordance with Section 01 33 23 SUBMITTALS within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed meeting.

2. The Medical Center Campus 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 defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. Refer to Specification 01 32

16.15 for schedule requirements.

3. 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. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site.

Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, generally as outlined in drawing: CU101.

Phase I Pre-Construction Submittals

Phase II Mobilization

Phase III Reference Drawing: CU101

Phase IV Reference Drawing: CU101

Phase… Reference Drawing: CU101

Phase V Inspections, Punchlist, Closeout, Acceptance, Commissioning

H. The project site is generally located between Building 102 (Sterile

Processing Services) and Building 43 (Outpatient Behavioral/Mental

Health). Other buildings/facilities in the immediate area include the

NRF Research Building, Building 119 Salt Storage, the Fisher House, Buildings 49/50 (residential homes), Building 112 Boiler Plant, and

Building 45 (abandoned Power Plant).

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1. The project site will be available to the Contractor immediately after issuance of the Notice to Proceed (to coordinate the pre-construction survey and for the preparation of other pre-construction submittals). Upon approval of all required pre-construction submittals, the project site and any approved laydown areas will be turned over to Contractor for mobilization and work

(Phase II).

2. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against unnecessary destruction or damage, so that Medical Center Campus operations will not be hindered.

Coordinate protection means in areas so that Medical Center Campus operations will continue without impact to staff, visitors and patients during the construction period.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, seven (7) feet minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. VA padlock shall be daisy-chained with Contractor padlock for our access at any time. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to 1-inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

J. When the construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance, specifically:

1. Grass and weeds shall be mowed/cut regularly inside the construction fence.

2. Storage of materials and equipment shall be orderly.

3. Contractor portable toilets shall be serviced and cleaned by an outside service contractor.

K. Abandoned Lines: As necessary, all service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are 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.

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L. Existing Conditions: Upon completion of demolition activities, there may be other existing MEP infrastructure to remain (conduit or piping).

The Contractor shall be responsible for supporting and anchoring this infrastructure (that will remain) to meet current code requirements.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center Campus 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 always be open to traffic. Follow traffic control plan as noted in the drawings.

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

3. 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.

N. Pre-Construction Submittal Requirements (items required to be complete prior to mobilization):

Preconstruction Submittal Spec Ref. Due

Surety Bonds & Certificates of

Insurance 01 33 23 Prior to NTP

SF 1413s (Subcontractor List) 01 33 23 Pursuant to FAR

52.222-11

Schedule Consultant

Qualification Proposal 01 32 16.15 15d after award

Construction Schedule (Initial) 01 32 16.15 30d after NTP

Accident Prevention Plan 01 35 26 30d after NTP

Construction Site Security Plan 01 00 00 60d after NTP

Construction Phasing Plan 01 00 00 60d after NTP

Existing Conditions Survey 01 00 00 60d after NTP

Contractor’s Impact Statement &

Checklist 01 01 10-SN 60d after NTP

Submittal Register 01 33 23 60d after NTP

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Schedule of Values 01 33 23 60d after NTP

Activity Hazard Analyses 01 35 26 60d after NTP; or 15d prior to Activity

SSHO and CP Memorandum 01 35 26 60d after NTP

OSHA Certificates and Applicable

Training Documents 01 35 26 60d after NTP

Infection Control Plan 01 35 26 60d after NTP

Fire Safety Plan 01 35 26 60d after NTP

Environmental Protection Plan 01 57 19 60d after NTP

Construction Waste Management

Plan 01 74 19 60d after NTP

Sustainable Construction

Spreadsheet 01 81 13 30d after Kickoff

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Submit the Existing Conditions Survey as listed below and in accordance with Section 01 33 23 SUBMITTALS within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed meeting.

B. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey of the project site with the COR and furnish a written report. This report shall list:

1. Existing condition and types of roads, curbs, grassy areas, existing above-ground infrastructure (signage, lighting, structures, hydrants) and other items not required to be altered during the contract work.

2. Any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

3. 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.

C. 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, 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

01 00 00 - 9 entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.243-70).

D. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected final inspection date, the

Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of areas involved in the Existing Conditions Survey.

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to above-grade infrastructure (roads, curbs, signage, hydrants, landscaping) 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.

E. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing building envelope 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 always, 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. Refer to Specification 01 74 19 for more information. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition activities, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Reserved items (existing to remain or existing to relocate) which are to remain property of the Government are identified in the drawings. 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.

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1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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

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

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. The Contractor is considered an

"operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the Facilities Management Office. The

Contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing

01 00 00 - 11 best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

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

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

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.243-70) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

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1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

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

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

Consultants, Inc., 9856 South 57th Street, Franklin, WI 53132, 414-

423-0255.

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

C. Soils and geotechnical reports are included with these specifications as an appendix Division 31 and shall be considered part of the Contract

Documents.

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

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

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.13 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

01 00 00 - 13 for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

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

B. Establish and plainly mark such lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for new work are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain a full size set of as-built drawings

(“red-lines”) which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

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

C. Contractor shall email as-built “red-line” drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR monthly for progress payment purposes.

D. Contractor shall submit as-built “red-line” drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR at the completion of all new work and after acceptance of the project by the COR. The COR shall forward this submittal to the Architect/Engineer for review/approval and so that formal CAD as-built drawings can be developed for the VA.

E. Contractors shall update (as work is completed) the VA exterior/site utility master schematic books. These books are in the FM office.

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT – NOT USED

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center Campus 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, 01 00 00 - 14 sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.17 CONTRACTOR’S FIELD OFFICE – NOT USED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations (port-a-johns) inside the construction fence. Keep such places clean and free from flies and vermin. All appliances are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES – NOT USED

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.24 TESTS

A. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and provide a written

Testing and Start-Up plan complete with any component level, equipment level, or sub-system level breakdowns. The Testing and Start-Up plan shall be coordinated with the Phasing Plan. The Testing and Start-Up plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval by the COR. The Contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and include the marked-up Testing and

Start-Up plan with the as-built and O&M documentation.

B. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of the COR. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

D. Coordinate Testing and Start-Up with Training as necessary.

E. Water utility system shall be cleaned, tested and started up per the requirements of that specification 33 10 00. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed.

F. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a

01 00 00 - 15 reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

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

1.25 TRAINING, INSTRUCTIONS AND O&M MANUALS

A. Training & Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical specification sections.

Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied regarding complete and thorough coverage. The Contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The

Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

B. Contractor shall furnish Operating and Maintenance manuals (firstly, electronic PDF copies for review and approval, then one set hard copy when VA approves) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

C. O&M Manuals: Operating and Maintenance manuals shall be required for each separate piece of equipment. An equipment-specific O&M shall be included at project completion, via electronic submittal, even if the original submittal included a generic O&M or if the equipment was

01 00 00 - 16 delivered with a hard copy O&M. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the operation and maintenance of equipment. Model and serial numbers shall be noted in the O&M manual. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components.

Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item.

Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments.

The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY – NOT USED

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign where directed by the COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 24-gauge galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 4x4-in posts (or equivalent round posts) set four feet into ground. Set bottom of sign level at three feet above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 2x4-in material as directed.

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

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

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

D. Detail Drawing of construction sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is shown on the drawings.

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be ¾-in-thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 4x4-in posts extending

01 00 00 - 17 full height of sign and three feet into ground. Set bottom of sign level at four feet above ground.

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

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

D. Drawing details in VA Signage Design Manual, Section 11 Specialty Signs

(found on VA TIL) show required legend and other characteristics of sign and are shown on the drawings.

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

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

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

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

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

Project.

B. Photographic documentation elements:

1. Images may be taken by the General Contractor or a subcontracted commercial photographer and must show distinctly, at as large a scale as possible, all parts of work embraced in the picture.

2. Each digital image shall be taken with a professional grade camera with minimum size of 6 megapixels (MP).

3. Each digital image will require a DATE and FILE NAME consistent with a naming system for the entire project. Contractor may propose a file naming system for COR approval. Location of photos shall be shown from an included PDF of the drawings for easy reference.

4. Regular documentation (photograph and drawings) shall capture actual conditions throughout construction and at critical milestones.

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Documentation shall be uploaded via VA-preferred file transfer protocol.

5. Regular photo documentation shall be uploaded weekly along with

Daily Logs and Certified Payrolls as regular administrative data.

6. Before construction, the project site, adjacent streets, buildings, roadways, parkways, driveways, curbs, sidewalks, landscaping, adjacent utilities, and adjacent structures surrounding the site shall be documented. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage. This documentation shall be uploaded as part of the Pre-Existing Survey Report.

7. Construction progress shall be photographed, documented and tracked daily when work is progressing.

8. As-built condition of site utilities shall be documented prior to backfilling. This process shall include all underground utilities within the project site. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage.

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES – NOT USED

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

A. Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS – NOT USED

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Clement J. Zablocki VAMC 09-01-21

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SECTION 01 01 10 (SN)

SPECIAL NOTES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This section specifies special requirements, processes, procedures, protocols, practices, prohibitions, protections, personnel matters, provisions for unique characteristics of the Milwaukee VAMC, and practical matters pertinent to construction.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

C. Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

D. Section 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 ANTE-ROOM CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES

A. Coordinate construction of the anteroom (if applicable) with NFPA 241 and the Specification Section 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

B. Type “A” and “B” activities are those in which the fire/smoke hazard risks are MINIMAL. Type “C” and “D” activities are those in which the fire/smoke hazard risks are HIGH. The General Contractor is obligated to consider the specified containment measures with the costs included within the various contract items of work. Refer to the Appendix for the Construction Barrier and Fire Risk Assessment Matrix of Precautions for more information.

C. Type A (Minimal Fire Risk Activity/Construction): Provide authority to proceed with work in area, includes a ceiling permit as required, when working above ceilings.

D. Type B (Limited Fire Risk Activity/Construction):

1. Coordinate temporary construction partition installation with

Specification Section 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

2. Provide plastic from floor to ceiling above and seal joints and penetrations. All plastic will be labeled with the VA ILSM

TEMPORARY BARRIER orange tag once installed indicating the start of the three days. At openings, install z-wall overlapping plastic flap barriers or equivalent.

E. Type C (Moderate Fire Risk Activity/Construction): Coordinate temporary construction partition installation with Specification

Section 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

1. Ante-room construction (as part of 1-hour construction barrier):

a. Anteroom shall be a 1-hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition and shall be full height, extending through suspended ceilings to the floor slab or roof deck above.

b. Anteroom shall be constructed from one-hour fire-rated 5/8-in type

“X” gypsum board both sides of metal stud wall, mudded and taped in accordance with ASTM C840. “Double” gypsum board installation on one side (exterior) of the anteroom is authorized to achieve the 1-

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hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition requirement with prior COR approval.

c. In this case, the anteroom 1-hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition walls will also function as an infection control barrier. Contractor shall add appropriate infection control measures. Refer to 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for more information.

d. Ante-room gypsum board walls shall be taped to the existing floors utilizing 2-in wide glass foil tape: 7.3 mil aluminum foil laminated glass cloth silver tape with silicone adhesive backing.

Where the ante-room walls meet the existing deck or a 1-hour rated existing wall, the seams shall be fire-caulked.

e. The anteroom must also have a dedicated heat detector installed.

See paragraph below for heat detector requirements.

f. Ante-room outer construction door opening requires a Class C, 45-minute fire rated door with self-closing and self-latching devices.

g. Ante-room inner door must at least be plastic Z-Type door.

2. Ante-room construction (for infection control purposes only):

a. Anteroom need not be a 1-hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition. Its walls do not need to go to the concrete deck above, nor is a hard ceiling required. At a minimum, the contractor must tape the top of the ante-room walls to the underside of the existing acoustical tile ceiling to achieve the smoke tight and infection control requirements.

b. Anteroom shall be constructed from one-hour fire-rated 5/8-in type

“X” gypsum board one side of metal stud wall, mudded and taped in accordance with ASTM C840.

c. Contractor shall add appropriate infection control measures. Refer to 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for more information.

d. Anteroom gypsum board walls shall be taped to the existing floors, walls or ceilings utilizing 2-in wide glass foil tape: 7.3 mil aluminum foil laminated glass cloth silver tape with silicone adhesive backing. Where the ante-room walls meet the existing deck or a 1-hour rated existing wall, the seams shall be fire-caulked.

e. The anteroom does not require a dedicated heat detector.

f. Anteroom outer construction door opening requires a Class C, 45-minute fire rated door with self-closing and self-latching devices.

g. Anteroom inner construction door opening requires a Class C, 45-minute fire rated door with self-closing and self-latching devices.

3. Provide heat detectors and notification devices (i.e., audio-visual devices) tied into the Building Siemens Pyrotronics System at the rate of one (1) detector per 1000 square foot of clear construction area.

Heat detectors to be FPT-11 Addressable, Tri-Color LED, 135°F, Combination Fixed or Rate of Rise. The Contractor shall provide certification documentation once the heat detectors and notification devices (i.e., audio-visual devices) are installed and/or moved and tested prior to any construction work taking place in the space.

Inside the construction space, existing units can be used if they are moved to the floor deck above.

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a. Heat detectors require monthly service checks by the contractor to ensure they are working correctly.

4. Other than anteroom, all other temporary construction partitions shall be full height, extending through suspended ceilings to the floor slab or roof deck above and shall be one-hour fire-rated 5/8-in type “X” gypsum board both sides of metal stud wall, mudded and taped in accordance with ASTM C840. If sprinklers are installed per a hydraulically calculated stamped and certified system and sprinklers are operational on both sides of the temporary partition and ceilings are fully intact and complete, then the partition indicated above may be permitted to terminate at the ceiling in accordance with NFPA 241.

5. Coordinate with Section 01 01 10-SN Section 3.35 for Card Reader and

Physical Access Control System (PACS) requirements at anteroom outer construction door.

F. Type D (Significant Fire Risk Activity/Construction):

1. All requirements for Type C construction activities above are required for Type D construction activities.

2. When required by the project, install one-hour fire-rated temporary construction partitions to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings and other enclosures as required by the current Life Safety

Code NFPA 101. This may include new horizontal egress tunnels, exit stairs, etc. Coordinate these activities with the COR.

3.2 ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS (ACM)

A. There are both friable and non-friable asbestos-containing materials

(ACM) located within hospital complex. Inspection reports are available from Facilities Management.

B. ACM might be unforeseen and potentially discovered during work. Do not disturb ACM. Refer to Specifications Section 01 00 00 for procedures addressing discovery of ACM.

C. See Specification Sections 02 82 11 or 02 82 13 (series) for

Traditional or Glovebag Asbestos Abatement details.

D. New work: no ACM allowed in new products.

E. Contractor to provide asbestos costs separately in invoices.

3.3 BADGES

A. All contractors working at Milwaukee VAMC shall be fingerprinted prior to being allowed to work on campus. During the Pre-Construction

Period, the GC shall submit required paperwork to get all non-badged employees fingerprinted and badged. Contractor ID badges can be obtained from PIV office typically 3-5 days after approved SAC form is received and fingerprints clear. ID badges are required for contractor employees working at VAMC Milwaukee.

B. Contractor

1. Furnish SAC form to each employee and subcontractor employee, regardless of how long they will be on site and even if already

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badged and have them fill out the form. Blank SAC form is included as appendix to this specification.

2. When form is legibly completed by hand, scan each form with file name as above then dash then employee name (e.g., 08 SAC FORM – John

Doe).

3. Regarding SSN: last four only.

4. Email form to VA COR.

C. VA and Requestor

1. VA COR signs form, then emails Fingerprinting Office

(fingerprinting) and PIV Office (badging) of pending visit from person named, forwarding form as email attachment.

2. Contractor/Requestor visits Fingerprinting/PIV Office, building 70, E-wing south, ground floor.

3. VA Fingerprinting Office will check to ensure proper form was received.

D. VA Processing

1. Fingerprinting begins background check process.

2. Assuming background check allows, then within 3 to 10 business days, VA should send to Contractor/Requestor notice that they may now obtain their Physical Access Control (PAC) badge.

3. VA PIV Office staff take photo and issue PAC badge.

E. Badge Usage

1. Wear badge, readily visible, above waist level, not on head or hard hat, when on grounds doing work.

2. Lanyards and clips are not included but may be purchased at Canteen

Store.

3. Superintendent shall inspect personnel badge (should be visible).

4. Badges allow keyless entry into restricted areas. Names, dates, and times of access are recorded by VA Police.

5. Badges will be valid for 90 days. The PM will notify PIV office to extend badge access for another 90 days if appropriate.

6. Badge wearer, not anyone else, must get badge issues taken care of.

For example, it is not allowed to hand over badge to superintendent to walk them down to FM or PIV for entering code on back of badge, into SAM box system. Violations may result in suspension or revocation of construction access.

3.4 CONTRACTOR’S IMPACT STATEMENTS

A. These notes will be reviewed at pre-construction meeting and will require signature from Contractor acknowledging responsibilities of contractors working on VAMC campus.

B. All sub-contractors are required to review, acknowledge, sign, and submit CONTRACTOR’S IMPACT STATEMENT.