P01 - Specs - 528A6-24-612 Connect PIV to Fire Alarm System.pdf

528A6-24-612 BATH VAMC 5JUN2025

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Document includes listing of all specifications available from VA Master Specification Listing Technical Information Library available at https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/reports/VA%20Spec

Pertinent project detailed specifications are included in contract. All listed specifications are part of contract and provided on as needed basis.

Other specifications that may be needed than listed are to be approved through the submittal process.

Specifications with page numbers are those provided in contract documents.

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DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 19

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 21

01 32 00 Construction Documentation 48

01 32 16.01 Architectural and Engineering CPM Schedules

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules – Major Construction Project Design-Bid-Build

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 60

01 32 16.16 Network Analysis Schedules (Design-Build Only)

01 32 16.17 Network Analysis Schedules – Major Design/Build Projects

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 68

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 88

01 42 19 Reference Standards

01 45 00 Quality Control

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services

01 45 35 Special Inspections

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls https://vatilms.va.gov/vatilms/reports/VA%20Spec

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01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements

01 81 13.02 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED V4 BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation

01 81 13.03 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED V4 BD+C: Healthcare

01 81 13.12 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED V4.1 BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation

01 81 13.13 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED V4.1: Healthcare

01 81 13.14 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED V4.1 BD+C: Data Centers

01 81 13.15 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED V4.1 BD+C: Warehouses and Distribution Centers

01 81 13.21 Sustainability Certification Requirements – GREEN

GLOBES

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

01 91 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys

02 41 00 Demolition

02 65 00 Underground Storage Tank Removal

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement

02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement

02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement

02 82 13.41 Asbestos Abatement for Total Demolition Project

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal

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DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 23 00 Stressing Tendons

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete

03 37 13 Shotcrete

03 41 13 Precast Concrete Hollow Core Planks

03 41 33 Precast Structural Pretensioned Concrete

03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete

03 51 13 Cementitious Wood Fiber Decks

03 51 16 Gypsum Concrete Roof Decks

03 52 00 Lightweight Concrete Roof Insulation

03 55 11 Gypsum Concrete Floor Decks

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 162

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 168

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting

04 20 00 Unit Masonry

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing

05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing

05 31 00 Steel Decking

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 173

05 51 00 Metal Stairs

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning

07 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing

07 12 00 Built-Up Bituminous Waterproofing

07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing

07 14 21 Latex Mastic Deck Covering

07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation

07 21 23 Loose-Fill Insulation

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable

07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding

07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles

07 31 26 Slate Shingles

07 31 29.13 Wood Shingles

07 32 13 Clay Roof Tiles

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels

07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing

07 51 13.11 Hot-Applied Built-Up Asphalt Roofing

07 51 13.13 Cold-Applied Built-Up Asphalt Roofing

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07 52 16.11 Cold Adhesive Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing

07 52 16.12 Hot-Mopped Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing

07 54 16 Ethylene Interpolymer (KEE) Roofing

07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing

07 56 00 Fluid-Applied Roofing

07 57 13 Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roofing

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal

07 61 16 Batten Seam Copper Roofing

07 71 00 Roof Specialties

07 72 00 Roof Accessories

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing

07 84 00 Firestopping 180

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

08 11 73 Sliding Metal Fire Doors

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors

08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames

08 32 13 ICU Sliding Glass Doors

08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles

08 33 13 Coiling Counter Doors

08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames

08 34 59 Vault Doors and Day Gates

08 35 13.13 Accordion Folding Doors

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08 36 13 Sectional Doors

08 38 16 Flexible Traffic Doors

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts

08 42 33 Revolving Door Entrances

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows

08 51 13.11 Side-Hinged Aluminum Windows

08 51 23 Steel Windows

08 51 69.11 Aluminum Storm Windows

08 56 19 Pass Windows

08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows

08 56 59 Service and Teller Window Units

08 56 66 Detention Window Screens

08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights

08 71 00 Door Hardware

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators

08 80 00 Glazing

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering

09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering

09 26 00 Veneer Plastering

09 29 00 Gypsum Board

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings

09 54 23 Linear Metal Ceilings

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09 63 13 Brick Flooring

09 63 40 Stone Flooring

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring

09 66 13 Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring

09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile

09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2)

09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Resin Composition) Mortar Flooring

(RES-3)

09.67.23.40 Resinous Poured In Place Resilient Flooring (RES-4)

09 67 23.50 Resinous Terrazzo Flooring (RES-5)

09 67 23.60 Resinous Urethane and Epoxy Mortar Flooring (RES-6A and RES 6B)

09 68 00 Carpeting

09 68 21 Athletic Carpeting

09 69 00 Access Flooring

09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering

09 72 31 Polypropylene Fabric Wall Covering

09 78 23 Phenolic Interior Wall Paneling

09 84 33 Sound-Absorbing Wall Units

09 91 00 Painting

09 94 19 Multicolor Interior Finishing

09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for Walls, Ceilings, Wallboard, and Block CMU (RES-W1, RES-W2)

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards

10 11 23 Tackboards

10 11 33 Glassboards (Magnetic & Non-Magnetic)

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10 13 00 Directories

10 14 00 Signage

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments

10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks

10 22 13 Wire Mesh Partitions

10 22 19 Demountable Partitions

10 22 26.13 Accordion Folding Partitions

10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

10 75 00 Flagpoles

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment

11 12 00 Parking Control Equipment

11 17 36 Package Transfer Units

11 26 00 Unit Kitchens

11 40 11 Custom Fabricated Food Service Equipment

11 40 21 Food Service Equipment-Utility Distribution System

11 41 00 Food Storage Equipment

11 41 21 Walk-In Coolers and Freezers

11 44 00 Food Cooking Equipment

11 48 00 Cleaning and Disposal Equipment

11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods

11 53 23 Laboratory Refrigerators

11 53 53 Biological Safety Cabinets Laminar Airflow Stations

11 53 61 Custom Fabricated Laboratory Equipment

11 53 71 Solution Warming Cabinets

11 71 01 Medical Washing and Sterilizing Equipment

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11 71 02 Laboratory Washing and Sterilizing Equipment

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System

11 78 00 Mortuary Equipment

11 78 13 Mortuary Refrigerators

11 79 13 Hydrotherapy Equipment

11 82 19 Packaged Incinerators

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 22 16 Drapery Track and Accessories

12 24 00 Window Shades

12 24 21 Lightproof Shades

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework

12 34 00 Manufactured Plastic Casework

12 35 70.21 Medication Cabinet

12 36 00 Countertops

12 56 70.11 Suspended Table

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

13 17 23 Therapeutic Pools

13 17 23.11 Therapeutic Pool Accessories

13 19 13 Kennel Enclosures and Gates

13 21 29 Constant Temperature Rooms

13 21 49 Audiology Booth

13 34 19 Metal Building Systems

13 49 00 Radiation Protection

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

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14 12 11 Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter

14 21 00 Traction Elevator – New

14 21 10 Traction Elevator – Modernization

14 21 11 Traction Cartlift

14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevator – New

14 24 10 Hydraulic Elevator – Modernization

14 24 11 Hydraulic Cartlift

14 91 33 Gravity Soiled Linen Chutes

14 91 82 Gravity Trash Chutes

14 92 00 Pneumatic Tube System

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System

21 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems

21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

21-22-00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems

21-30-13 Electric-Driven, Fire Pumps

21-30-16 Diesel-Driven, Fire Pumps

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

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22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems

22 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Plumbing Systems

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps

22 12 16 Facility Elevated, Potable-Water Storage Tanks

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping

22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors

22 13 29 Sanitary Sewerage Pumps

22 13 29.13 Wet-Pit Mounted, Vertical Sewerage Pumps

22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewerage Pump Units

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage

22 14 29 Sump Pumps

22 14 33 Packaged, Pedestal Drainage Pump Units

22 14 36 Packaged, Submersible, Drainage Pump Units

22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems

22 31 11 Water Softeners

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters

22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

22 42 26 Commercial Disposers

22 61 13.74 Dental Compressed-Air Piping

22 61 19.74 Dental Compressed-Air Equipment

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities

22 62 19.74 Dental Vacuum and Evacuation Equipment

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities

22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities

22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment

22 67 21 Water Dealkalizing System

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DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam Generation

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

23 05 93.01 DVA/USACE Projects Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems

23 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of HVAC Systems

23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant

23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC

23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping

23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping

23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings

23 34 00 HVAC Fans

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units

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23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets

23 38 13 Commercial-Kitchen Hoods

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices

23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment

23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks

23 52 25 Low-Pressure Water Heating Boilers

23 52 28 Low-Pressure Steam Boilers

23 52 33 Water Tube Boilers

23 52 39 Fire Tube Boilers

23 56 00 Solar Energy Heating System

23 57 33 Geothermal Energy – Direct Use

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers

23 65 00 Cooling Towers

23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps

23 81 46 Water-Source Unitary Heat Pumps

23 81 49 Ground-Source Heat Pump

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units

23 82 16 Air Coils

23 84 00 Humidity Control Equipment

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

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26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 188

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 201

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 209

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 218

26 05 36 Wireways for Radiology Equipment

26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems

26 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Electrical Systems

26 09 23 Lighting Controls

26 11 16 Secondary Unit Substations

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers

26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear

26 13 16 Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches

26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers

26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear

26 23 13 Generator Paralleling Controls

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards

26 24 16 Panelboards 232

26 24 19 Motor Control Centers

26 25 11 Busways

26 26 00 Power Distribution Units for Static Uninterruptible Power Systems

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 239

26 29 11 Motor Controllers

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

26 32 13 Engine Generators

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply

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26 35 26 Harmonic Filters

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection

26 42 00 Cathodic Protection

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices

26 51 00 Interior Lighting

26 55 71 Medical and Surgical Lighting Fixtures

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems

27 05 61 Leased Space, Communication Equipment and Systems

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems

27 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Communications Systems

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring

27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling

27 31 00 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment

27 31 31 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment - Extension

27 32 41 Two-Way Radio Equipment and Systems

27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems

27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems

27 52 41 Miscellaneous Medical Systems

27 53 19 Distributed Radio Antenna (Within Building) Equipment and System

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems

28 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System

28 13 16 Physical Access Control System and Database Management

28 13 53 Security Access Detection

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System

28 23 00 Video Surveillance

28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 296

28 52 31 Emergency Call System

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 323

31 23 19 Dewatering

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill

31 32 23 Pressure Grouting Soil Stabilization

31 62 00 Driven Piles

31 63 16 Auger Cast Grout Piles

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31 63 26 Drilled Caissons

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 336

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

32 14 16 Brick Unit Paving

32 17 23 Pavement Markings

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates

32 31 40 High Security Fences and Gates

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation

32 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems

33 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Site Utility Systems

33 10 00 Water Utilities

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage

33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution

33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers 354

34 75 13.13 Active Vehicle Barriers

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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48 14 00 Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation System

48 15 00 Wind Energy Electrical Power Generation System

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

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G001 COVER SHEET& DRAWING INDEX

G002 STATION MAP OF PROJECT AREAS

G003 9, 10, 14

G004 BLDG 15, 16

G005 BLDG 17, 18

G006 BUILDINGS 24, 29A

G007 BLDG 30, 33

G008 BLDG 34, 35

G009 BUILDING 39, 41

G010 BUILDINGS 44, 75

G011 BLDG 76, 78

G012 BLDG 84, 92

G013 BLDG 103, 104

ARCHITECTURAL

A001 ASSEMBLY DETAILS

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CIVIL

C001 BOLLARD DETAILS, 24

C002 BOLLARD DETAILS, 30, 39, 41, 44

C003 BOLLARD DETAILS, 75, 103

CD001 CIVIL DEMOLITION

ELECTRICAL

E001 WIRELESS SENSING WIRING

E002 ANNUNCIATOR PANEL

E003 AA PANEL SLC AND SPEAKER WIRING

E004 JVDC AND DIGITAL AUDIO LOOP WIRING

E005 DIGITAL AUDIO AMP WIRING

FA001 NOTES AND OPERATIONS GRID

FIRE

FA002 BLDG 78 SPEAKER NAC I/O POWER

FA101 1ST FLOOR DEVICE LOCATIONS

FA102 2ND FLOOR DEVICE LOCATIONS

FA103 3RD FLOOR DEVICE LOCATIONS

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PROJECT 528A6-24-612 BATH VAMC 16JUN2025

SECTION 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 DESIGNER ENGINEER

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES for contractor purposes

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1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

1.21 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY SECTION NOT USED IN THIS CONTRACT

1.22 CONSTRUCTION SIGN NOT REQUIRED IN THIS CONTRACT

1.23 HISTORIC PRESERVATION NOT REQUIRED IN THIS CONTRACT

SUBMITTAL LIST

REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS

APPENDICES ................................................................ NOT USED IN THIS CONTRACT.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare for project operations, including demolition, repair, and install of post indicator valve support (PIV) equipment and additional fire control panels and annunciators in building 78, furnish labor and materials and perform work for 528A6-24-612 Connect PIV’s to Fire Alarm System as required by drawings and specifications.

B. The project is to update the Bath VAMC fire alarm system by incorporating the following as required by these specifications.

1. Bollard protection of post indicator valves

2. Post indicator valves sensor integration into the fire alarm monitoring system

3. Zone voice alarms into building 78 the community living center residence.

C. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contracting Officers.

D. Bath VAMC Non-Recurring Maintenance Engineering Section will render technical services during construction.

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1.2 DESIGNER ENGINEER

A. Bath VAMC facilities engineering and maintenance will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the contracting officer 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.

B. Before placement, installation, and commissioning of work subject the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing and commissioning personnel to be present at the site in time for field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, Post Indicator Valve (PIV) bollard protection. Work includes:

1. Removal, including underground portions, of existing bollards to be replaced.

2. Preparation of new bollard locations including survey for locations and conflicting underground utilities.

3. Installation of bollard protection.

4. Return of surrounding areas to project specified and/or previous conditions.

B. ITEM II, Integration of post indicator valves (PIV) to fire control panel systems

1. Supply, installation and configuration of radio switch and supporting communication equipment.

2. Connection to signaling line circuits (SLC) of fire alarm systems, to include wall penetrations, fire conduit, and panel installation.

3. Configuration and programming of existing Johnson Controls

“Verifire” based systems for new equipment.

4. Support of post project documentation.

C. ITEM III, Installation and integration of zone voice alarms into building 78 the community living center residence.

1. Supply, install, wire, and connect new fire control panels.

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2. Supply, install, wire, and connect new annunciators.

3. Configure and program fire alarm system for new equipment in all panels and monitoring locations.

4. Ensure conditions around new equipment similar to exiting.

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:

The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project. Below are items to address and how contractor will maintain and methods used to maintain.

1. Actions and Personnel Accountability.

a. Knowledge of all staff and subcontractors’ whereabouts on station at all times.

b. Clearly identifying and limiting access to construction locations and storage areas.

c. Having prepared information on all staff and sub-contractors for

Bath VA police legitimate requests, and it’s update and availability processes.

d. Emergency response actions and accountability of all personnel.

2. General Contractor to ensure that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Access to Bath VA Station:

1. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA station regulations and policies.

2. General Contractor to maintain accurate rolls of employees, sub-contractors, and visitors and their vehicles, personal or business, to be on station. This list will be available when requested by Bath Station police or contract representatives. May be used for parking or access passes.

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3. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the Bath Station without photo identification, state drivers’ license or equivalent. They may be subject to inspection of their personal effects including tools and vehicles when entering or leaving the project site.

C. Photography of project and VA premises is allowed under guidance of the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Veterans will not be photographed.

D. 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 Bath Station emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the

Contracting Officer.

E. Key Control:

The General Contractor shall work with contracting officers technical representative to either provide duplicate keys and lock combinations or trade Bath station locks and keys for the purpose of station access to construction site and items for appropriate reasons when no construction personnel are available.

F. 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.

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

H. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

All contractor vehicles will be parked within contractor designated zones and personal vehicles in designated and marked parking areas for the public.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. FAR 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas

1. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer, plan on primary contractor area to be northeast side of railroad tracks on station. The

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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.

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

Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

3. 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. Roads will be policed and cleaned daily from usage by contractor.

B. 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.

1. 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.

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

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3. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

4. All involved buildings will be occupied during performance of work immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

C. 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, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The contractor will also have responsibility to support and follow the interim life safety plan of project.

The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

a. List of planned phases and major steps of work breakdown structure

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

a. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

b. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center

Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

1) Phase I: Bollards and PIV protection measures

2) Phase II: Connection of PIV sensors and sensors to fire alarm system

3) Phase III: Installation of Community Living Center

(CLC)(Bldg.78) fire speaker systems and control panels

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4) Phase IV; Reprogramming of fire systems for new hardware and fire control zones in CLC (Bldg. 78).

3. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered.

4. Contractor shall permit access to VA personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment.

a. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

5. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by VA so that Medical

Center operations will continue during the construction period.

D. Construction Barriers or Keep Out zones: Before exterior construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a construction barrier to prevent veterans or VA staff from entering outdoor construction work zones,

1. Barriers around the construction area

2. Fasten barriers to terminal posts and to line posts top and bottom to prevent accidental or wind blowing conditions from moving them.

3. Remove the barriers when directed by COR.

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

1. Contractor shall maintain interior spaces 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, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 00 00 9 OF 27

a. Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with the Fire Department that responds to an alarm from

Contractor.

b. During fire alarm programming fire watch or other fire detection means will need to be provided.

3. Contractor shall maintain the exterior property like similar and adjacent grounds for mowing and upkeep.

F. Utilities Services:

1. Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times.

2. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

3. 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.

a. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

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

c. 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.

d. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

5. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished VA contracting and station will be appraised and means will be arranged for de-energization. Refer to specification sections below for additional requirements.

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1) 26 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

2) 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

3) 28 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

6. 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.

7. 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 VA and not the Contractor.

8. Abandoned Lines:

a. All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned are required to be entirely removed, sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from.

b. 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.

G. Traffic Flow

1. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

a. 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.

b. Reference section 1.15 Use of Roadways

H. Coordination

1. 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.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey

1. Before any interior work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough work survey with the COR of areas of buildings in which

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work to occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, facilities to be used, and other administrative and housekeeping functions.

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

3. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc.

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

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

6. Photos and summary notes with negotiated protection measures from above to be stored and organized in Autodesk Construction Cloud

Photos section. See 01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of the COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be negotiated between Contractor and

Contracting Officer whom will supply. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4).

C. Re-Survey: Before expected partial or final inspection date, the

Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures;

and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work

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required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. 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.

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

B. Reserved items

1. There are no reserved items as this time.

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.

C. PCB Transformers and Capacitors

1. There are no transformers or capacitors containing hazardous materials planned as part of this project.

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

1. 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

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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 workmen, 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.

2. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities

a. at or near the work site.

b. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work.

c. 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.

B. Temporary Environmental Controls, not used at this time.

C. FAR clause 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities"

1. The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the

Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work.

2. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor’s fault or negligence.

3. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

D. The Bath VAMC maintains a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination

System (NPDES) permit for the station.

1. The Contractor is considered under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements.

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2. The contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified.

3. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

and

e. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

E. Contractor will provide letter on measures to meet requirements above in a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, SWPPP.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

1. Deliver work complete and undamaged.

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2. 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 or better condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

(FAR 52.236-2).

1. FAR 52.243-4 Changes

a. The Contracting Officer may, at any time, without…