P09 Final Specs. Vol. I 589A5-15-115 ED Phase II.pdf

Upgrade Emergency Department Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center Topeka, Kansas

Volume 1

Divisions 00 Through 14 project manual no.:

VA project no.: 589A5-15-115B

HFG project no.: H VA TOPE 15100 issue date: December 21st, 2021, 100% C

VA PROJECT NO. 589A5-15-115 02-01-16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS – VOLUME 1

Section 00 01 10.1

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10.1 Table of Contents – Volume 1 02-16 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 02-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-15 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 09-16 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-15 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 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 09-15 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 00 Site Surveys 08-16 02 41 00 Demolition 02-15 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 09-15 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 02-16 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 02-16

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 03-10 05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16 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

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06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16 07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 11/16 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 02-16 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16 07 24 00 Exterior Finish Systems 02-16 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 02-16 07 40 00 Metal Wall Panel Systems 10-15 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 10-15 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15 07 95 13 Expansion Control 01-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 02-16 08 41 13 Aluminum Entrances, Storefronts, and ICU Sliding Doors 01-16 08 56 53 Ballistic Resistant Interior Windows 11-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 11-16 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

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 10-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-15 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 67 23.20 Resinous Vinyl Chip Broadcast 07-14 09 72 61 Solid Surface Shower Walls & Pans 01-16 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 10-15 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

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10 51 23 Plastic Laminate Clad Lockers 04-16 10 90 00 Miscellaneous Specialties 09-15

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 09-14

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 34 00 Manufactured Plastic Casework 10-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-15 12 48 13 Entrance Flooring Systems 01-16

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-14

13 07 00 Bullet-Resistant Fiberglass Panels 05-16

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

VA PROJECT NO. 589A5-15-115 07-01-15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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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

GI-001 Cover Sheet

GI-002 Accessibility

GI-003 Phasing Plan – Basement/2nd

GI-004 Phasing Plan 1st Floor – Phase 1

GI-005 Phasing Plan 1st Floor – Phase 2

LIFE SAFETY

FS-100 Life Safety Plan – Basement/Second

FS-101 Life Safety Plan – First Floor

CIVIL

GS-1 Topo Survey, General Notes, Utility Contacts

GS-2 Demolition Plan

GS-3 Site Layout and Paving Plan

GS-4 Grading Plan

GS-5 Overall Utility Plan

GS-6 Erosion Control Plan

GS-7 Erosion Control Details

GS-8 Details

ARCHITECTURAL

AD-100 Demolition Plan – Basement/2nd Floor

AD-101 Demolition Plan – 1st Floor

AS-100 Floor Plan – Basement/2nd Floor

AS-101 Floor Plan – 1st Floor

AS-102 Dimension Floor Plan – Basement/2nd

AS-103 Dimension Plan – 1st Floor

AS-104 Enlarged Plans

AS-105 Plan Details

AS-107 Bid Deducts

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AS-201 Roof Plan

AS-202 Roof Details

AS-301 Exterior Elevations

AS-302 Exterior Elevations

AS-401 Building Sections

AS-501 Wall Sections

AS-502 Wall Sections

AS-503 Stair Sections

AS-504 Section Details

AS-505 Section Details

AS-506 Section Details

AS-601 Door Schedule and Details

AS-602 Door and Window Details

AS-700 Reflected Ceiling - Basement/2nd Floor

AS-701 Reflected Ceiling – 1st Floor

AS-702 Ceiling Details

ARCHITECTURE INTERIORS

AI-101 Finish and Furniture Plan – 1st Floor

AI-102 Finish Schedule

AI-201 Equipment Plan First Floor Plan

AI-202 Enlarged Equipment Plan

AI-301 Wall Protection & Signage Plan – 1st Floor

AI-401 Interior Elevations

AI-402 Interior Elevations

AI-403 Interior Headwall Elevations

AI-501 Millwork Section Details

AI-502 Millwork Section Details & Sign Types

STRUCTURAL

S-001 General Notes

S-002 Typical Details

S-003 Typical Details

S-004 Typical Details

S-100 Level One Framing and Foundation Plan

S-101 Level Two Framing Plan

S-102 Roof Framing Plan

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S-201 Level 2 Partial Plans

S-300 Building Sections

S-500 Sections and Details

S-501 Sections and Details

S-502 Sections and Details

S-503 Sections and Details

S-504 Sections and Details

MECHANICAL

FP101 Fire Protection Plan – First Floor

FP102 Fire Protection Plan – Basement/2nd

MM001 Mechanical Cover Sheet

MM002 Mechanical Cover Sheet

MD101 HVAC Basement Demolition Plan

MD102 Hydronics Demolition Basement Plan

MD111 HVAC First Floor Demolition Plan

MD112 Hydronics Demolition Plan – First Floor

MD121 HVAC Second Floor Demolition Plan

MH100 HVAC Basement Plan

MH103 HVAC Second Floor Plan

MH111 HVAC First Floor SA and EA Plan

MH112 HVAC First Floor Med Vel SA and RA Plan

MP100 Hydronics Basement Plan

MP101 Hydronics First Floor Plan

M501 Mechanical Details

M502 Mechanical Details

M503 Mechanical Details

M504 Mechanical Details

M511 Mechanical Control Details

M512 Mechanical Control Details

M601 Mechanical Schedules

M602 Mechanical Schedules

M603 Mechanical Schedules

M701 HVAC Room Airflow Plan

PLUMBING

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PP001 Plumbing Cover Sheet

PD101 Plumbing Demolition Plan – First Floor

PD102 Plumbing Demolition Plan – Roof

PD110 Med Gas Demo Plan – Basement Floor

PD111 Med Gas Demo Plan – First Floor

PL100 Plumbing Plan – Basement Floor

PL101 Plumbing Plan – First Floor

PL102 Plumbing Plan – Roof

PL110 Med Gas Plan - Basement

PL111 Med Gas Plan – First Floor

PL401 Plumbing Details

PL401 Plumbing Schedules

ELECTRICAL

E001 Electrical Information

ED101 Electrical Demo Plans – Bsmt & 1st Floor

ED102 Electrical Demo Plan - 2nd Floor

EL101 Electrical Lighting Plan - 1st Floor

EL501 Electrical Lighting Details

EP000 Electrical Overall Plan - Basement

EP001 Electrical Overall Plan - 1st Floor

EP101 Electrical Power Plan - 1st Floor

EP102 Electrical Plan - Roof

EP501 Electrical Power Details

EP601 Electrical One-Line Diagram

EP602 Electrical Schedules

EY101 Electrical Systems Plan – 1st Floor

EY501 Electrical Systems Details

T101 Electrical Telecom Plan - 1st Floor

T501 Electrical Telecom Details

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VA PROJECT NO. 589A5-15-115 11-01-15

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

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 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 ALTERATIONS

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.22 TESTS

1.23 INSTRUCTIONS

1.24 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.25 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS

1.26 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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1.27 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. 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 for Project No. 589A5-15-115 –

Upgrade Emergency Department as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Only one (1) site visit, to take place as part of the Pre-Bid

Conference, will be scheduled prior to the bid date. Attendance is highly recommended..

C. Offices of Health Facilities Group, LLC,142 N. Mosley, Wichita, Kansas, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the

Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting

Officer or his duly authorized representative. The A/E information is as follows:

Health Facilities Group, LLC

142 N. Mosley

Wichita, KS 67202

316-262-2500

Contact Person: Ben Harvey, AIA

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and

01 00 00 -2 testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

F. Throughout the drawings and specifications, references to Contracting

Officer shall be represented by the abbreviation “CO”. References to

Resident Engineer, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative or

Contracting Officer’s Representative shall be represented by the abbreviation “COR”. The COR for this project shall be Steven Hampton.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID): Bid Item 1 (Base Bid) includes all scope communicated in the drawings and specifications which includes the complete renovation of the existing Emergency Department, entrance vestibules, drop-off canopies, and decontamination room, and demolition of an existing stair with installation of a new stair from basement to second floor in a new location.

B. BID ITEM 2 (DEDUCT): All work in Bid Item 1 with the following exceptions:

1. Omit all interior signage on project with the exception of signage for toilet rooms. Exterior signage shall remain within the scope of this bid item.

2. Omit scope related to patient lift systems in all rooms. If this bid item is accepted, contractor will not be responsible to provide or install the patient lift systems or any associated above-ceiling substructure. Associated electrical circuits to power the lift systems shall NOT be omitted and shall remain within the scope of this bid item.

C. BID ITEM 3 (DEDUCT): All work in Bid Item 1 with the following exceptions:

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1. Omit all corrections in Phase I as indicated in plans and specifications.

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 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

A. The period of performance for this project shall be not greater than

210 calendar days for Bid Items 1, 2, and 3. The period of performance begins on the date of Notice to Proceed, and includes submittal review and product procurement, all construction services required, all punch list items reconciled, and ending close-out services have been completed, and close-out documents to the owner, including as-built drawings to the Architect.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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

C. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall 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).

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.

1.7 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. 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

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

(FAR 52.236-10)

C. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

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

E. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

2. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

F. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

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

01 00 00 -7 advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor. Reference drawings for phasing plans and additional phasing instructions.

G. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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

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

(40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

I. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

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

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. It is the

01 00 00 -8 contractor’s responsibility to provide temporary utility hook ups in order to minimize any utility down times. Prior to any utility outages the contractor must provide a utility shut down request to the COR with a description of the proposed outage outlining the expected down time and actions that will be taken to minimize impact on the facility. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 days n advance of proposed interruption.

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

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

Contractor's normal working hours shall be at no additional cost to the government.

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.

J. 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

01 00 00 -9 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.

K. 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.

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

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

ROADWAYS.

M. Contractor shall have a supervisor on site at any/all time(s) that any contractor personnel or sub-contractor personnel are performing work of any kind. Submit this supervisor’s qualifications to COR in writing for approval before work begins. At the beginning of the job, supervisor shall meet with COR first thing first day in the COR’s office. Any time there is a lapse of one or more days (other than weekends/holidays) in contractor working on site, supervisor shall meet with COR in the

COTR’s office first thing first day back on the job.

N. Contractor’s on-site supervisor shall meet with COR early each day at a time mutually acceptable for the purpose of discussing the work to be performed that day. This meeting shall be held at the COR’s office or other mutually agreeable location. If contractor’s project manager is on-site daily then he/she shall attend these daily meetings. If contractor’s project manager is not on-site daily then he/she shall be available for a once-a-week meeting at the COR’s office.

O. The Contractor's on-site supervisor must be provided with a pager or cellular phone to ensure continuous contact by VA representatives while on the job site. This pager or cellular phone number must be provided to the COR at the Pre-Construction Meeting. This pager or cellular

01 00 00 -10 phone must use a Leavenworth, Kansas, local telephone number or a toll-free number (1-800-xxxx, 1-888-xxxx, etc.) and NOT require VA to initiate long distance telephone service in order to be reached.

P. The Contractor's employees, as well as his/her subcontractors' employees shall be provided with identification badges and/or parking pass hang tags by VA. All contractor and sub-contractor employees must wear an identification badge at all times that the employee is on VA premises. These badges and/or hangtags shall be returned to VA upon completion of the contract/project. A charge of $10.00 each shall be assessed for any and all badges and/or hangtags not returned. This charge shall be made in the form of a deduct change order to the contract or bill of collection, at the option of the CO.

Q. The Contractor's Foreman shall, if/as necessary, be issued VA keys.

These keys shall be returned to VA upon completion of the contract/project. If the Contractor fails to return any issued keys, the actual costs of re-keying all doors which use that key and/or replacing/reissuing keys to all personnel that possess that key shall be charged to the Contractor. Depending upon the number of doors and keys involved this could range from $100 to several thousand dollars.

This charge shall be made in the form of a deduct change order to the contract or bill of collection, at the option of the CO.

R. The Contractor's normal working hours will be Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

1. Regularly scheduled federal holidays are: New Years Day, Martin

Luther King's Birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence

Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving, and

Christmas. No work will be permitted on any regularly scheduled federal holiday. No work will be permitted on any non-regularly scheduled holiday, whether the holiday comes about by Presidential decree, by Congressional decree, or by any other manner.

2. For convenience of the Government, portions of the work must be accomplished after weekday business hours and/or on weekends.

Reference drawings for locations and times available to perform the work indicated.

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3. In the event that it becomes necessary for the Contractor to work outside the normal business hours of the facility for reasons not determined to be for the convenience of the Government, said work will only be performed upon the approval of the CO. The Contractor will be assessed the overtime rate for all facility staff required to be present, who otherwise wouldn't be present, as deemed necessary by the CO. The contractor shall notify the COR 48 hours prior to performing the work.

4. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work in sufficient time to allow for his clean up of all work areas before he leaves the site each workday. The area shall be returned to "normal condition" for VA use at the end of each workday, including proper secure storage of all equipment, tools, and materials, and the removal of all construction debris.

S. Contractor shall turn in completed and signed daily logs no later than

11:00AM on the following workday.

T. Job office trailers, job storage trailers, and parking are subject to

VA approval and may be revoked at any time for any reason at no cost to the government. If the contractor is allowed by VA to place any storage trailer(s) or job office trailer(s) on VA grounds contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the area where such trailer is located. If such trailer is on pavement, contractor shall sweep as necessary under and around the trailer as often as necessary to maintain a neat appearance. If such trailer is on lawn area contractor shall mow and trim under and around the trailer at approximately the same interval as

VA personnel mow and trim the surrounding lawn such that the lawn appearance is consistent throughout the area.

U. All metal cutting operations shall be performed in locations approved by COR. All metal shavings must be removed from VA premises completely.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of the site in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the

Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor andCOR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings and site involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other items noted in the condition survey report 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 items, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.9 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.

1.10 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

01 00 00 -14 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 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.

1.11 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.

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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.

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) of GENERAL CONDITIONS. These repairs shall be performed as soon as is practical..

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

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

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

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

Engineering Consultants, P.A.: Geotechnical Engineering Division

(FAR 52.236-4)

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

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Medical

Center, 2200 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS, 66622 and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

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

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

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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

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

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

01 00 00 -17 location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, and paving are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

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

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

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

4. Lines and elevations of new vehicular pavement

E. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing

01 00 00 -18 bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to COR.

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

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.15 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 insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR’s review, as often as requested.

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.

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center . When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. When certain buildings (or parts of 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.

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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 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. Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

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.

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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.

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

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

1.20 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. 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:

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

C. 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

01 00 00 -21 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.

D. 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’s discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.21 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

A. 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.

1.22 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, 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…