P09 Final Specification R3 - 1805 pages.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

Expand & Upgrade Building 42 for Laboratory

VA Project No. 657-502

Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center

2401 West Main St., Marion, IL 62959

VA

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Bid Documents

8 November 2019

VA

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

05-01-17

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-16

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16

05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 10-15

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 04-13

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 08-16

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 02-16

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

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07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 02-16

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 02-16

07 52 16 Cold-Adhesive Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing

08-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-15

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16

08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 02-16

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 41 21 Walk-In Coolers and Freezers 05-15

11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods 05-15

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 09-15

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 05-15

12 34 00 Manufactured Plastic Casework 10-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-15

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DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 21 00 Electric Traction Elevators 08-16

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 10 00 Water Base Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare

Facilities

09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

11-10

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-15

23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 02-15

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 11-17

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 11-17

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Device

23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 05-11

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

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23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11

23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 01-17

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-15

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-15

26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 05-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 06-15

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-15

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility System 11-16

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33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 10-11

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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:

G000 Cover

G001 Life Safety Plan & Code Analysis

G002 General Info / Accessibility

Civil:

V101 Partial Topographical Survey

CD100 Site Demolition Plan and Existing Building Tunnel Plan

CS100 Site Plan and Site Keyed Notes

CS101 Site Dimensioning Plan

CS102 Guideline Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

CS103 General Notes and Site Details

CS104 Site Details Cont.

CS105 Site Abbreviations and Symbols

CG100 Site Grading Plan

CU100 Site Utility Plan

CU101 Site Utility Details

SL100 Site Lighting

CT100 Traffic Control

Structural:

S101A Foundation Plan - North

S101B Foundation Plan - South

S201A Ground Floor Framing Plan - North

S201B Ground Floor Framing Plan - South

S202A Second Floor Framing Plan - North

S202B Second Floor Framing Plan - South

S203A Roof Framing Plan - North

S203B Roof Framing Plan - South

S204 Partial Framing Plans

S301 Building Sections

S302 Building Sections

S303 Building Sections

S401 General Notes Schedules and Abbrev

S402 Schedules

S403 Slab on Grade Details, Foundation & Framing Legends

S404 Schedules

S405 Typical Sections

S406 Typical Sections

S407 Sections & Details

S408 Sections & Details

S420 Special Inspections

S501 Framing Elevations

S502 Framing Elevations

S503 Framing Elevations

S504 Framing Elevations

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Structural (continued):

S600 Model Views

Architectural:

AD101 Main Level Demolition Plan

AD102 Existing Roof Demolition Plan

A001 Architectural Site Plan

A100 Overall Lower Level Plan

A101 Overall Ground Floor Plan

A101A Partial First Floor Plan - North

A101B Partial First Floor Plan – South

A102 Overall Interstitial Level Floor Plan

A103 Overall Roof Plan

A120 Enlarged Restroom Plan and Interior Elevations

A200 Exterior Elevations

A201 Exterior Elevations

A300 Building Sections

A301 Building Sections

A350 Vertical Circulation

A351 Vertical Circulation

A400 Overall Lower Level Reflected Ceiling Plan

A401 Overall First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan

A402 1st Floor Interstitial & 2nd Floor/Roof RCP

A500 Wall Sections

A501 Wall Sections

A510 Enlarged Sections

A520 Plan Details

A521 Plan Details

A550 Details

A551 RCP Details

A552 Sign Schedule & Details

A600 Interior Elevations

A601 Interior Elevations

A650 Casework Details

A700 Opening Schedules & Details

A701 Partition Types

A800 Overall First Floor Room Finish Plan

A850 First Floor Equipment Plan & Schedule

Mechanical:

MQ-001 Mechanical Notes & Abbreviations

MQ-002 Mechanical Schedules

MQ-003 Mechanical Schedules

MQ-004 Mechanical Details

MQ-005 Mechanical Details

MQ-006 Mechanical Details

MQ-007 Mechanical Details

MQ-008 Mechanical Details

MQ-009 Mechanical Details

MQ-010 Mechanical Details

MQ-011 Mechanical Details

MH-101 Lower Level - HVAC Duct Plan

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Mechanical (continued):

MH-102 First Floor - HVAC Duct Plan

MH-103 Second Floor Mezzanine - HVAC Duct Plan

MH-104 First Floor - Return & Exhaust Plan

MH-105 Second Floor Mechanical - Return Duct Floor Plan

MH-106 HVAC Isometric

MP-101 Lower Level - HVAC Piping

MP-102 First Floor - HVAC Piping

MP-103 Second Floor Mezzanine -HVAC Piping

MP-201 Mechanical Roof Plan

Plumbing:

FP-001 First Floor - Fire Protection Floor Plan

FP-101 Second Floor Mezzanine - Fire Protection Floor Plan

PQ-001 Plumbing Schedules & Abbreviations

PQ-002 Plumbing Details

PQ-003 Plumbing Details

PQ-004 Plumbing Details

PL-101 Lower Level - Sanitary

PL-102 Lower Level Plumbing - Storm Plan

PL-103 First Floor - Sanitary

PL-104 Second Floor - Mezzanine

PL-201 Roof Plan

PL-301 Isometrics

PP-201 Lower Level - Piping Plan

PP-202 First Floor Domestic - Piping Plan

PP-203 Second Floor Mezzanine Domestic - Piping Plan

PP-301 Piping Isometric

Electrical:

E001 Legend, Symbols & Index of Drawings

E401 Enlarged TR Room Plan

E501 Details

E502 Details

E503 Details

E601 Schedules

Lighting Schedule

Lighting Schedule

E601A

E601B

E602 BLDG 42 Distribution Diagram

E603 Primary Single Line Diagram

E604 Site Photographs

E605 Main Level Plan - Electric Room

E606 Panel Schedules

ED100 Partial Lower Level - Demolition Plan

EL100 Lower Level Floor Plan - Lighting

EL101A Partial Lower Level Floor Plan - Lighting

EL101B Partial Main Level Floor Plan - Lighting

EL102 Interstitial Level Floor Plan - Lighting

EL103 Roof Plan

EP100 Lower Level Floor Plan - Power

EP101A Partial Main Level Floor Plan - Power

EP101B Partial Main Level Floor Plan - Power

EP102 Interstitial Level Floor Plan - Power

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Electrical (continued):

ES100 Partial Site Plan

ES101 Partial Site Plan - Technology

ES102 Primary Duct Bank Profile

ET100 Lower Level Floor Plan - Technology

ET101A Partial Main Level Floor Plan - Technology

ET101B Partial Lower Level Floor Plan - Technology

ET102 Interstitial Level Floor Plan – Technology

ET200 Building Plans – Bldg 1, Bldg 2, Bldg 37, Bldg 38

ET300 Tunnel Level Building 42 - Technology

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

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1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work to Expand and Upgrade Building 42 for Laboratory Addition, VA Project No. 657-502, as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C. All employees of the general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with the VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

BID ITEM 1, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project. Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project. Construction period of performance shall be 455 calendar days.

BID ITEM 1: $_____________________

BID ITEM 2: Not used.

BID ITEM 3: All work in BID ITEM 1 above except build the relocated drive with asphalt not concrete and build the additional parking lot with gravel not concrete. Construction period of performance shall be 455 calendar days.

BID ITEM 3: $_____________________

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BID ITEM 4: All work in BID ITEM 3 above except omit the additional parking lot in its entirety. Construction period of performance shall be 455 calendar days.

BID ITEM 4: $_____________________

BID ITEM 5: All work in BID ITEM 4 above except omit elevator scope;

retain the elevator shaft for future installation. Omit elevator hoist way frames but block out opening in concrete block walls for future installation. Do not install call buttons but install conduit and junction box for future call buttons and other elevator control, call, and indication devices/signals. Do not build out elevator machine room but provide fire rated rough-in for future controls access. Do not pour concrete slab east of Column Line 2 on basement level but provide rough-in conduit under rock to future control room partitions.

Construction period of performance shall be 455 calendar days.

BID ITEM 5: $_____________________

BID ITEM 6: All work in BID ITEM 5 above except reduce all new metal lab casework and associated counters tops and wall cabinets by 33%.

Construction period of performance shall be 455 days.

BID ITEM 6: $_____________________

BID ITEM 7: All work in BID ITEM 6 above except omit new DX Coil and new

Condenser. Provide future tap in connections only. Construction period of performance shall be 455 days.

BID ITEM 7: $_____________________

BID ITEM 8: All work in BID ITEM 7 above except reduce the number of exterior lab windows and future false mechanical louvers by 50%.

Construction period of performance shall be 455 days.

BID ITEM 8: $_____________________

BID ITEM 9: All work in BID ITEM 8 above except reduce all upper floor to floor heights to 15’-0” floor to floor. Construction period of performance shall be 455 days.

BID ITEM 9: $_____________________

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BID ITEM 10: All work in BID ITEM 9 above except omit security “blast protection” glazing at south storefront and provide standard 1” IGU.

Construction period of performance shall be 455 days.

BID ITEM 10: $_____________________

BID ITEM 11: Shall be the cost for one year of guaranteed period services for one new elevator as provided and installed during construction.

Guarantee Period Services shall commence after completion, acceptance, and beneficial use by the Government of the elevator. Bidders shall refer to the document “SPECIAL NOTICE ELEVATOR GUARANTEE SERVICES” for details prior to submitting proposals. Guarantee Period Services shall only be provided by the original installer of the equipment. If BID ITEM 5-10 are selected for award, BID ITEM 11 shall not be awarded.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including toolboxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS). It is recommended that the GC provide and manage a “Submittal Exchange” or equal web base service software.

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

EDMS system.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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 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

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Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be limited to the project area only. If additional space is needed the COR can grant use of the campus overflow lay down area located at the far southeast corner of the campus. For additional information please refer to FAR 52.236-10.

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

F. 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 done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of

Veterans Affairs in quantities enough for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

1. Contractor shall always maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees

C (40 degrees F), except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall plan for pre-inspection of site with

Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

H. Utilities Services: always maintain existing utility services for

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

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

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 08 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

COR in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request

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3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

I. Abandoned Lines: 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. 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.

J. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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 workmen, the Contractor shall

01 00 00 -10 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.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

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C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen 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 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

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.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings. The reports have been produced by HFE, Holcomb Foundation Engineering, Carbondale, IL. 618-529-5262 dated February 13, C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the COR at the VA Medical Center and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

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

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

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1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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

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

(FAR 52.236-17)

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

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

01 00 00 -13 shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

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

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

Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

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

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

E. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to COR.

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings 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 drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

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C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

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

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

C. When certain buildings are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be

01 00 00 -15 in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

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

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1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

A. The Contractor and his personnel shall be permitted use of new elevator subject to the following provisions:

1. Contractor shall plan with the COR for use of elevator. Contractor may obtain elevator for exclusive use.

2. Prior to the use of elevator, the Contractor shall have the elevator inspected and accepted by an ASME accredited, certified elevator safety inspector. The acceptance report shall be submitted to the

COR.

3. Submit to the COR the schedule and procedures for maintaining equipment. Indicate the day or days of the week and total hours required for maintenance. A report shall be submitted to the COR monthly indicating the type of maintenance conducted, hours used, and any repairs made to the elevator.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for enforcing the maintenance procedures as per VA and manufacturers recommendations and requirements.

5. During temporary use of elevator all repairs, equipment replacement and cost of maintenance shall be the responsibility of the

Contractor.

6. Personnel for operating elevator shall not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

7. Contractor shall cover and provide maximum protection of the entire elevator installation.

8. The Contractor shall arrange for the elevator company to perform operation of the elevator so that an ASME accredited, certified elevator safety inspector can evaluate the equipment. The Contractor shall be responsible for any costs of the elevator company.

9. All elevator(s) parts worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractor’s expense.

This shall be determined by an ASME accredited certified elevator safety inspector after temporary use and before acceptance by the

Government. Submit report to the COR for approval.

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10. Elevator shall be tested as required by the testing section of the elevator specifications before acceptance by the Department of

Veterans Affairs. The Contractor shall be responsible for all cost associated with testing and inspection.

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

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

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the

Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

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1. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system.

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

E. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR discretion) of use of water from Medical Center’s system.

G. Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil required for boiler cleaning, normal initial boiler-burner setup and adjusting, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be furnished by the

Government. Fuel required for prolonged boiler-burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of boiler, burner, or control devices shall be furnished and paid by the

Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.23 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, 01 00 00 -19 equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The 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 prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built 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 an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. 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. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc.