P09 Specification Set Vol 1-Divs 00-08 Rev 11-22-21.pdf

BID SET

July 17, 2019

BUILDING 15

RENOVATE BUILDING. 15

MARION VA MEDICAL CENTER

2401 West Main St.

MARION, IL 62959

VA Project #657A5-18-111

CLH Project #2018-26

Project Manual

Volume 1

Divisions 00-08

Calvin L. Hinz A R C H I T E C T S, P.C.

3705 North 200th Street Elkhorn, NE 68022

Tel: (402) 291-6941 Fax: (402) 291-9193

CLH

Renovate Bldg. 15

657A5-18-111 07-17-19

PROJECT TITLE PAGE

Project Name: Renovate Building 15

VA Project No.: 657A5-18-111

Project Address: Marion VA Medical Center

2401 West Main St.

Marion, IL 62959

CLH Project Number: 2018-26

Government Contact: Joshua D. Clay, PE, COR/General Engineer

Marion VA Medical Center

2401 West Main St.

Marion, IL 62959

(618) 997-5311, Ext. 59047 joshua.clay@va.gov

Architect: Calvin L. Hinz Architects, P.C.

Supervising Professional: Richard J. Onken, AIA ronken@clharchitects.com

3705 North 200th Street

(402)291-6941

Project Architect: Alan H. Tast, AIA, LEED AP atast@clharchitects.com

3705 North 200th Street

(402)291-6941

Structural Engineer: InfraStructure, L.L.C.

6910 Pacific St., S. 310

Omaha, NE 68106-1046

Jeffrey A. Ehler, SE jehler@is-ecg.com

402-553-0234, Ext. 112

FMEPT Engineers/Cx Agent: IMEG Corp

15 Sunnen Dr., S. 100

St. Louis, MO 63143

(314) 645-1132

Supervising/Mech. Engineer: Scott R. Przybyzs, PE

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Scott.R.Przybyzs@imegcorp.com

Electrical: Steven J. Wiegers, BSEE

Electrical Project Designer

Steven.J.Wiegers@imegcorp.com

Technology: Mattthew.L.Grzovic, CTS-D

Technology Designer

Matthew.L.Grzovic@imegcorp.com

07-17-2019

07-17-2019

LICENSE EXPIRES

11-30-2020 mailto:ronken@clharchitects.com mailto:atast@clharchitects.com mailto:jehler@is-ecg.com mailto:Steven.J.Wiegers@imegcorp.com mailto:Matthew.L.Grzovic@imegcorp.com

Renovate Bldg. 15

Cx Agent: Michael J. VandenBerg, PE, CxA

Senior Commissioning Engineer

Michael.J.VandenBerg@imegcorp.com

Environmental Engineer: AMI Environmental

Bill Crowe, MS, MBA, CIH, CSP

BillCrowe@amienvironmental.com

8802 South 135th Street-Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68138

(402)397-5001 mailto:Michael.J.VandenBerg@imegcorp.com mailto:BillCrowe@amienvironmental.com

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

Project Title Page

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

VOLUME 1 – DIVISIONS 00-08

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 04-13

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 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19

01 45 35a Schedule of Special Inspections

01 45 35b Sample – Statement of Special Inspections

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

Commissioning Plan

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19

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 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement 09-15

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

#4)

02-16

03 35 43 Polished Concrete Finishing

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

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04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 08-16

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 21 19 Foamed-In-Place Closed-Cell Polyurethane Foam

Insulation

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 02-16

07 42 43 Composite Wall Panels

07 52 16.11 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 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

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 51 13 Aluminum Windows (DEDUCT ALTERNATE #3) 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-19

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators (DEDUCT

ALTERNATE #2)

08-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

VOLUME 2 – DIVISIONS 09-26

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

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09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 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 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades (DEDUCT ALTERNATE #2) 08-17

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-14

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe 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 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps (DEDUCT ALTERNATE #6) 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

08-17

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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 (DEDUCT

ALTERNATE #7)

09-11

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 08-17

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11

23 81 45 Variable Refrigerant Volume Heat Pumps

23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

VOLUME 3 – DIVISIONS 26-48

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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 01-18

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

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 10-18

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 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

00 01 10-5

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation (NOT USED)

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RENOVATE BLDG. 15

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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

COVER SHEET

1 X-001 Cover Sheet & Index of Drawings

GENERAL INFORMATION

2 G-001 General Notes, Abbreviations & Symbols

3 G-002 Wall Types & Partition Details

LIFE SAFETY

4 15-GI101 Life-Safety & Code Review Plan – Base Bid

5 15-GI102 Life-Safety & Code Review

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

6 15-1-HA001 General Asbestos Abatement Notes

7 15-1-HA101 Lead Material Locations

8 15-1-HA102 Asbestos Material Locations

9 15-1-HA103 TSI Locations

STRUCTURAL

10 15-S-001 Structural General Notes

11 15-S-101 Floor Demolition & Leveling Plans – Base Bid

12 15-S-101A Floor Demolition & Leveling Plans – Alternate

13 15-S-102 Roof Framing Plan & Details

ARCHITECTURE

14 15-AS101 Architectural Site Plan - Demolition & Renovation

15 15-AD101 Floor Plan – Demolition

16 15-AD102 Reflected Ceiling Plan – Demolition

17 15-AD103 Roof Plans – Demolition & Renovation

18 15-AD201 Elevations & Building Sections - Demolition

19 15-AD301 Wall Sections - Demolition

20 15-AE101 Floor Plan – Renovation

21 15-AE201 Elevations & Building Sections - Renovation

22 15-AE301 Wall Sections - Renovation

23 15-AE501 Architectural Details

24 15-AE502 Architectural Details – Roof & Ladder

25 15-AE503 Interior Details

26 15-AE601 Room Finish Schedule & Color Schedule

27 15-AE701 Door & Frame Schedules & Details

28 15-AE702 Window Schedule & Details

29 15-AE901 Interior Elevations

30 15-AE902 Interior Elevations

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31 15-AC101 Reflected Ceiling Plan & Details - Renovation

32 15-AF101 Finish & Signage Plan

33 15-AF601 Signage Schedule & Types

34 15-QE101 Furniture & Equipment Plan - Renovation

35 15-QE102 Furniture & Equipment Schedule - Renovation

REFERENCE

36 15-RA701 Existing Exterior Conditions

37 15-RA702 Existing Interior Conditions

38 15-RA703 Existing Interior Conditions

FIRE PROTETION

39 15-FP001 Fire Protection Cover Sheet

40 15-FD101 First Floor Plan - Fire Protection Demolition

41 15-FP101 First Floor Plan - Fire Protection

PLUMBING

42 15-P-001 Plumbing Cover Sheet

43 15-PD100 First Floor Plan - Plumbing Underfloor Demolition

44 15-PD101 First Floor Plan - Plumbing Demolition

45 15-PD102 Roof Plan - Plumbing Demolition

46 15-PL100 First Floor Plan - Plumbing Underfloor

47 15-PL101 First Floor Plan - Plumbing

48 15-PL102 Roof Plan - Plumbing

HVAC

49 15-M-001 HVAC Cover Sheet

50 15-MD101 First Floor Plan - HVAC Demolition

51 15-MD102 Roof Plan - HVAC Demolition

52 15-MH101 First Floor Plan - HVAC

53 15-MH102 Roof Plan - HVAC

54 15-MH300 HVAC Details

55 15-MH400 HVAC Controls

56 15-MH500 HVAC Schedules

ELECTRICAL

57 15-E-000 Electrical Cover Sheet

58 15-E-001 Electrical Cover Sheet

59 15-ED101 First Floor Plan - Electrical Demolition

60 15-EL101 First Floor Plan - Electrical Lighting

61 15-EP101 First Floor Plan – Electrical Power

62 15-EP102 Roof Plan – Electrical Power

63 15-ES101 First Floor Plan – Electrical Systems

64 15-E-300 Electrical Details

65 15-E-400 One-Line Diagram

66 15-E-500 Electrical Schedules

TECHNOLOGY

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67 15-T-000 Technology Cover Sheet

68 15-TD101 First Floor Plan - Technology Demolition

69 15-T-101 First Floor Plan - Technology

70 15-T-200 Technology Enlargements

71 15-T-300 Technology Details

72 15-T-400 Technology Diagrams

73 15-T-500 Technology Schedules

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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 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 (NOT USED)

1.13 (NOT USED)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 (NOT USED)

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 (NOT USED)

1.20 (NOT USED)

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

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1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.29 (NOT USED)

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 (NOT USED)

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.34 OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE

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SECTION 01 00 00

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 for Renovation of Building 15 as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

1.Refer to the front page of SF1442 for site visit time/date and location of site.

C. Offices of Calvin L. Hinz & Associates, Architects, P.C., as

Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the

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

Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. 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 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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM #1A - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Provide all labor, material, and supervision for all work shown in the drawings and specifications and complete work within 180 calendar days.

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1. Work includes removal of an existing EPDM roof and roof insulation and replacement with SBS modified bitumen built-up roofing with new insulation; repair of existing exterior finishes and application of new Direct Exterior Finish System (DEFS); removal and replacement of concrete flooring, installation of new below-grade foundation drainage system and repair of existing connections to underground sanitary and storm sewer systems; demolition and removal of existing interior partitions, ceilings, finishes, fire sprinklers, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and telecommunications systems, and replacement with new. Work to include abatement, removal and/or encapsulation of hazardous materials including asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), thermal system insulation

(TSI), vinyl asbestos floor tile and mastic, lead-based paint. Work also includes leveling of existing sloped concrete floors with grinding and polishing for final finish, installation of new windows and doors to meet requirements of the Illinois State Historic

Preservation Office.

2. BID ITEM 1B, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical and communications construction work on this project.

3. BID ITEM 1C, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including new HVAC system, removal of existing steam heating system as shown on drawings, renovation of existing in-floor sanitary drainage system, new fire sprinkler system.

4. BID ITEM 1D, Temporary Modular Office Building: Work includes all labor, material, equipment, rental/leasing fees and supervision to perform acquisition, transportation, set-up and removal for a modular office building to exclusively house VA Engineering personnel for the duration of the project. Modular Office Building is to be set up prior to the beginning of demolition and in place for the duration of the Contract. If the Contract is modified to extend the duration of the Contract, the mobile lease is to be extended accordingly.

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B. DEDUCT ALTERNATES: Following is a list of Deduct Alternates. Provide pricing for deletion of Bid Items in the order shown.

1. BID ITEM #2 – DEDUCT ALTERNATE #1: Provide all work as shown in Bid

Item #1, except remove contingencies for hazardous materials abatement for roofing and removal of lead-based paint for items to be abandoned in place. Complete work within 180 calendar days.

2. BID ITEM #3 – DEDUCT ALTERNATE #2: Provide all work as shown in Bid

Item #2, except delete installation of new window shades at all windows; delete low-energy power assist door operators at Doors 100 and

100A. Complete work within 180 calendar days.

3. BID ITEM #4 – DEDUCT ALTERNATE #3: Provide all work as shown in Bid

Item #3, except delete work for installation of selected exterior windows in Rooms 111, 120 and 121A; replace with masonry/DEFS/EIFS infill of openings. Complete work within 180 calendar days.

4. BID ITEM #5 – DEDUCT ALTERNATE #4: Provide all work as shown in Bid

Item #4, except delete installation of normal-weight concrete floor leveling topping. Complete work within 180 calendar days.

5. BID ITEM #6 – DEDUCT ALTERNATE #5: Provide all work as shown in Bid

Item #5, except delete installation of partition walls at Rooms 107, 108, 110, 111 and 112, and revise installation of suspended acoustical ceilings, fire protection, mechanical, electrical and telecommunications systems to provide installation of systems furniture. Complete work within 180 calendar days.

6. BID ITEM #7 – DEDUCT ALTERANTE #6: Provide all work as shown in Bid

Item #6, except delete work associated with installation of new domestic hot water recirculation system. Complete work within 180 calendar days.

7. BID ITEM #8 – DEDUCT ALTERNATE #7: Provide all work as shown in Bid

Item #7, except delete work for connection of building HVAC controls to the campus BACnet system as described in the Construction Documents.

Complete work within 180 calendar days.

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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 escort 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.

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. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

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3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (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.

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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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.

F. 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

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

1. Modular Office Building: The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, rental/leasing fees and supervision to perform acquisition, transportation, set-up and removal for a modular office

01 00 00 -7 building to exclusively house VA Engineering personnel for the duration of the project. Mobile office building is to be set up prior to the beginning of demolition and in place for the duration of the Contract. If the Contract is modified to extend the duration of the Contract, the mobile lease is to be extended accordingly.

2. Modular office building shall be provided two restrooms with individual toilets and lavatories, two private offices, and space for 12 work stations, heating and air conditioning.

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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

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

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.

F. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they

01 00 00 -8 shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

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

G. 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 site preparation for the modular office building, demolition and renovation of Building 15, turnover of spaces to the VA, demobilization and removal of the modular office building.

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate 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 advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

Demolition, abatement and renovation of Building 15, including exterior. Work includes full tear-off of existing EPDM roofing/insulation and replacement with cold-applied modified bitumen

SPS roofing, new entry/concrete stoops, installation of foundation drainage system, repair and recoating of exterior stucco with direct-applied finishing system (DEFS) for the entire building, removal of existing infill/ windows/ doors and replacement with aluminum storefront, aluminum windows, and hollow metal door/jamb at exterior

01 00 00 -9 walls. Interior work includes demolition and replacement of portions of underground and above-grade fire protection systems, plumbing, HVAC and electrical.

H. Building No. 15 will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to

Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

I. 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.

J. 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.

K. 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

01 00 00 -10 interrupted without prior approval of COR and Chief Engineer.

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, 21 days in advance of proposed interruption.

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

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center . 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 21 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.

L. 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

01 00 00 -11 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.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

N. 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.

O. Construction operations are to occur during normal facility hours of 7 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (except recognized holidays). Any work proposed outside these hours shall require prior authorization from the Marion VAMC Engineering Service.

1.7 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 buildings 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:

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

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

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. 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.

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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.

1.8 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.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of

Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation

(CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance

Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-

7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste

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Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261........Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262........Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous

Waste

40 CFR 263........Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761........PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172........Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173........Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173........Subpart A General

49 CFR 173........Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

49 CFR 173........Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA..............Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-

PCB-7

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

01 00 00 -15 careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

(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.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

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- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, 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 workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

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1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

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

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

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

Architect, IMEG and AMI Environmental.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. 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, and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

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

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

1.12 NOT USED

1.13 NOT USED

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.

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.

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1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

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b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

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

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent…