Project 553-20-204 - Specifications Vol. 1 pharmacy.pdf

Detroit, MI Renovate Pharmacy USP 800

Healthcare System / Project Number 553-20-204

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03 April, 2020

Volume 1 of 2

I, Gregory V. Nagel, am the Coordinating Professional on Project Num. 553-20-204 Renovate Pharmacy USP 800, at John D.

Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI.

I hereby certify that the portion of this technical submission described below was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and responsible charge. I am a duly registered Architect under the laws of the State of Michigan

I, Andrew Becker, am the Mechanical Engineer on Project Num.

553-20-204 Renovate Pharmacy USP 800, at John D. Dingell VA

Medical Center, Detroit, MI.

I hereby certify that the Mechanical Engineering portion of this technical submission described below was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and responsible charge. I am a duly registered Professional Engineer under the laws of the

State of Michigan.

I, Phillip Nicholson, am the Electrical Engineer on Project Num.

553-20-204 Renovate Pharmacy USP 800, at John D. Dingell VA

Medical Center, Detroit, MI.

I hereby certify that the Electrical Engineering portion of this technical submission described below was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and responsible charge. I am a duly registered Professional Engineer under the laws of the

State of Michigan.

John D. Dingell VA Medical Center Renovate Pharmacy USP 800 4646 John R Street VA Project 553-20-204 Detroit, MI 48201 11-01-19

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18 01 01 10 FSS Fire Safety 01 01 20 Infection Control 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 33 23.10 Submittal Register 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 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 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16 07 52 16.11 Cold Adhesive Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing 08-16

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 16 13 FRP Fiberglass Doors and Frames 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 10-19

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 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods 05-15

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

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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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

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

08-19

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

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 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 24 19 Motor Control Centers 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 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

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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LIST OF DRAWINGS SHEETS

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

ARCHITECTURAL

AD001 LOWER LEVEL DEMOLITION AND LIFE SAFETY

FLOOR PLAN

AE101 LOWER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN AND REFLECTED

CEILING PLAN

AE102 LOWER LEVEL INTERSTITIAL SPACE PLAN

AE103 MECHANICAL ROOM FLOOR PLAN

AE601 DOOR & FINISH SCHEDULES & DETAILS

MECHANICAL

M0.0 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS AND LEGEND

MD1.1 DEMOLITION – HVAC PLAN LOWER INTERSTITIAL LEVEL

MH1.0 HVAC PLAN LOWER LEVEL PHARMACY

MH1.1 HVAC PLAN LOWER INTERSTITIAL LEVEL

MH1.3 HVAC LOWER LEVEL THRU 5TH FL

M400 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M401 MECHANICAL DETAILS

ME1.0 MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E0.0 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS AND LEGEND

EP1.0 ELEC. POWER AND SYSTEMS PLAN – LOWER LEVEL

EP1.4 ELEC. POWER & SYSTEMS PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR

EL1.0 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN LOWER LEVEL

E400 ELEC. DETAILS AND LOWER LEVEL OVERALL PLAN

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Table of Contents

1.1 safety requirements

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 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 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 RESERVED

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT and/or ITEMS

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 RESERVED

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 SUBMITTAL EXChANGE

1.34 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

1.35 GOVERNING REGULATIONS AND AUTHORITIES

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00

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 furnish all labor, materials, equipment, management, supervision, tools, and all other necessary resources to: Renovate

Pharmacy USP 800 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by offerors shall be as specified in solicitation provision 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction).

C. Offices of Nagel Architects + Engineers, as Architect-Engineers, shall 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 the Contracting Officer.

D. All sampling and testing during the entire course of the construction contract is the sole responsibility of the contractor; prior to placement and installation of work subject to testing and or sampling, a laboratory shall be retained by the Contractor. The Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to be present at the site for field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. Administrative working hours for the Medical Center are normally between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. excluding Saturday and

Sunday. This project involves work at different shift hours

(construction hours 6AM-4:30PM) as required in drawings and specifications, due to the activities involved. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, which he shall, the

Contractor shall make his/her request to the VA Contracting officer five (5) days in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods and await approval from contracting officer.

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F. Training:

1. All employees of General Contractor or Subcontractors (having supervisory authority over the project in total or over tradesmen on the project) shall have the 30-hour OSHA certified Construction

Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by the COR or VA Competent Person (VACP).

2. All other employees of General Contractor or Subcontractors on the project shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course.

3. Submit OSHA training records of all such employees for approval prior to commencing work.

4. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that their “competent person” (CP) is 30-hour OSHA certified (29 CFR

1926.20(b)(2) shall maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

5. All tradesmen shall be licensed in the line of work they are performing. The General Contractor shall provide proof that all tradesmen are licensed in their field of work. Journeyman to apprentice ratio is minimum 1:1.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. The Statement of Bid Item(s) is located within the solicitation information and Instructions to Bidder section.

B. ALL PRICING IS TO BE ENTERED IN BLOCK 17 OF THE SF1442 SOLICITATION

OFFER PAGE (BLOCK 17) OR THE BID SCHEDULE IF SO INCLUDED WITH THE

SOLICITATION.

C. ALTERNATES

Alternate #1:

a) Deduct the following: Remove (10) ten existing laminar airflow diffusers and prepare ceiling for (10) ten new laminar floor airflow diffusers with integral HEPA diffusers, and deduct the

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Install of (10) ten new laminar floor airflow diffusers, and the cost of diffusers.

Alternate #2:

a) Deduct removal of existing light fixtures to be replaced, and deduct light fixtures and installation of new light fixtures.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents shall be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies shall be at

Contractor’s expense.

B. Omissions:

The drawings and specifications are intended to include all work and materials necessary for completion of the work. Any incidental item of material, labor or detail required for the proper execution and completion of the work and omitted from either the drawings and specifications or both, but obviously required by governing codes, local regulations, trade practices, operational functions, and good workmanship, shall be provided as a part of the contract work without extra charge, even though not specifically detailed or mentioned.

C. The drawings show the general arrangement, general design, and extent of the work for the project and are diagrammatic. Exact location of piping, ductwork and equipment, not located by dimensions on drawings, shall be determined in the field considering interference’s and appearance.

D. The drawings are not intended to be scaled for rough-in measurements.

E. The drawings are not to be reproduced or marked-up, to serve as or submitted as “shop drawings”.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security:

1. 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:

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

2. Before starting work or when planning to work outside of “regular business hours” the General Contractor shall give notice five (5) working days prior to the COR so that security arrangements can be provided for the workers. Note: 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 permission of the

COR.

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 shall return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting

Officer.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the contracting officers representative (COR)for any locked storage area, office or storage trailer, and any other locks installed by permission of the COR at the project site.

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

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E. Document Control:

1. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manuals 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 shall be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive

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Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who shall need it for the project.

Any such marked security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without written approval of the

Contracting Officer. Return the information to the Contracting officer upon project completion.

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 USB Flash Drives, CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and/or destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA Information Security Officer (ISO).

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

7. At the pre-construction conference all procedures involving the storage, encryption, security, VA standards of sensitive documents not classified as sensitive. Shall be discussed in detail and appropriate documentation provided for contractor’s use and compliance.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Due to the limited availability of parking spaces, the project COR reserves the right to limit the number of contractor parking space and shall designate parking for the contractor at the convenience of the VA facility.

2. Any costs incurred for parking or parking permits shall be paid by the contractor(s).

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 project COR. 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.

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B. The Contractor shall use only established roadways. 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.

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

D. Workmen are subject to rules of the Medical Center and shall be held accountable for 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. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of

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

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment shall be permitted subject approval by the Chief of

Facilities Management and fire and safety requirements.

F. Hospital Operations:

The Medical Center shall maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week; any interruption in service shall 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

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

Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting to facilitate patient and staff access.

G. Safety Barriers:

Contractor shall construct all other safety barriers as determined necessary prior to the start of work and they shall remain in place until project completion.

H. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to the

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. In areas affected where owner still occupies during construction, the contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 70 degrees F at all times.

3. 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 shall 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.

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Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, conduits, wires, cables, 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 shall be interrupted without prior approval of COR and Chief Engineer or

Chief of Facilities Management. 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 of the contracting officer. Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, and 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS

FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, area(s) affected, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

4. Major interruptions of any system shall 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 shall be interrupted on approval of Medical Center Director and Chief of

Facilities Management. Such approval shall 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 shall

01 00 00 -9 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. Contractor shall remove and cap all unused water branch lines and dead-legs to not more than 1.5 times the diameter of the abandoned line at the main supply/recirculation supply lines to limit stagnation and reservoirs for Legionella growth. 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. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane shall 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 shall be approved by the COR.

L. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by VA COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article 1.15, USE OF

ROADWAY.

M. Construction Site Maintenance:

1. Provide all labor and material necessary to maintain the site in a safe and hazard free condition.

2. Daily the contractor and its subs shall completely clean and organize the construction area to keep the premises free from accumulation of waste materials, rubbish and other debris resulting from the work.

3. At the completion of the work, remove all waste materials, rubbish, and debris from about the premises, as well as all tools (gang boxes are acceptable), construction equipment, machinery, and surplus

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4. Repair, at contractor’s expense, damage which shall have occurred to any permanent structure completed under the contract work, or to private or public property.

5. Leave the site clean and ready for use by the VA Medical Center.

Restore to their original condition those portions of the site not designated for alteration by the contract documents, but disturbed by construction activities.

N. CONTRACT WORK ON Federal Holidays:

a. No work shall be scheduled on the following federal holidays or any other day specifically declared a federal holiday by the

President of the United States. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and/or other Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation these dates.

b. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving all affected areas in a clean, orderly condition.

O. Outages:

1. All outages shall be scheduled and approved in writing at least five working days or more in advance. The Contractor shall understand and plan for that the majority of outages shall be scheduled only at night and on weekends. Daytime outages shall be scheduled as can be planned for by the medical center without interfering with medical center operations.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to Detroit VAMC COR, in writing. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption. In no case shall the contractor begin work in an area to interrupt services without obtaining written approval from the Detroit VAMC COR. Normal Administrative working Hours for

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and 4:30 P.M. Most utility outages shall have to be scheduled between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 5:30 A.M. Monday through

Friday, or 5:00 P.M. Friday night and 5:30 A.M. on Monday morning.

Depending on the system involved some outages can occur at times between 5:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M.

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 or areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three, 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 affected areas of building(s).

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

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 shall be furnished by

Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract shall be modified accordingly, under provisions.

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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, shall 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:

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.

1.8 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.

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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 shall be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that shall 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 shall 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 shall have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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

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

D. 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 shall 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 shall 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:

- 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.

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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) 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, of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials shall not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials shall 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 shall be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES (NOT USED)

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK (NOT USED)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which shall be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications. In accordance with Specifications and Drawings for Construction, Contractor is responsible to maintain and keep on site an as-built ‘red line’ set of drawings and specifications. These drawings and specifications shall contain up to date addendums, approved changes and modifications, approved Request for Information responses, and

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Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASI) for the project. The COR shall have ready access to inspect the as-built drawings and specifications, as well as field copies in use, to ensure current drawings and specifications are being deployed for use on project.

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, and C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

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

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

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

1.16 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 four sets of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty

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Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan shall 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 shall include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase shall 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 shall begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection shall 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.

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

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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 shall 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 Operation and Maintenance manuals.

k. Organizations, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

l. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond shall remain effective throughout the construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer shall have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, shall charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

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2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer shall have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification shall follow oral instructions. Failure to respond shall be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty shall be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor.

This point of contract shall be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status.

This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.

Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

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Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government shall perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

4. The “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

a. Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational, causing a security, fire or safety problem.

b. Interior, exterior personnel doors or hardware, not functioning properly, causing security, fire or safety problem.

Code 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

b. Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

Code 1-Electrical

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a. Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical

a. Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

b. Receptacles and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

Code 1-Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly

b. Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior

a. Floors damaged.

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

Code 1-Roof Leaks

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a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 3

a. All work not listed above.

E. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contracting

Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature shall remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

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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 shall be permitted subject to compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system shall be given by COR. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the COR shall withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be 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 use and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly installed and anchored, lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations shall 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

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

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

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

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevator(s) for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel shall be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators.

The COR shall ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Personnel for operating elevators shall not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

3. Government shall accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation.