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SPS Equipment Site Prep

VA PROJECT NUMBER: 618-CSI-240

1 Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Volume 1: DIVISIONS 00 - 14

ANDERSON ENGINEERING OF MN, LLC

Project Number: 17754

Issue for Bid Documents January 31, 2025

Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC 13605 1st Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441Phone: 763-412-4000 Fax: 763-412-4090

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CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

01/31/2025

CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

Architect:

I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota

Signature _

Typed or Printed Name: Tom Olesak Date: 01/31/2025

License Number: 18157

Professional Engineer: (Structural)

I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional

Engineer under the laws of the state of Minnesota

Signature

Typed or Printed Name: Scott Vedvei Date: _0__1__/_3_1_/2_0_2_5_

License Number: 63318

Professional Engineer: (Fire Protection)

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Professional Engineer: (Mechanical)

Professional Engineer: (Electrical)

I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional

Engineer under the laws of the state of Minnesota

Signature

Typed or Printed Name:

Andrew Weber

Date: 01/31/2025

License Number: 62718

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 01-24 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 05-24 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS – NOT USED

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 04-22 08 56 19 Pass Windows 08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24 08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 30 00 Specialty Moldings and Trims 01-24 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-22 09 67 26 Methyl-Methacrylate Based Self-Leveling Flooring

System 12-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 01-21 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 00 Countertops 11-23

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

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22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 05-24 22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 03-23

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 03-24 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-23 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-22 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 01-22 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 11-22 26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 11-22 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-22 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes, Conduits and Backboxes for

Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 36 Cable Trays for Communication Systems 12-22 27 05 53 Identification for Communication Systems 12-22 27 10 00 Structured Cabling for Communications Systems 12-22 27 11 19 Communications Termination Blocks and Patch Panels 12-22

27 15 13 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling 12-22

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27 16 19 Communications Patch Cords, Staton Cords and Cross Connect Wire

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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

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 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems

11-16

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Sheets

GENERAL

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI001 ABBREVIATIONS

GI002 BASEMENT LEVEL LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GC010 INFECTION CONTROL (ICRA) NOTES & CATEGORIES

GC011 BASEMENT LEVEL PHASING PLAN & INFECTION CONTROL

GC012 BASEMENT LEVEL PHASING PLAN & INFECTION CONTROL

GC013 FLOOR PLAN - TEMP SCOPE PROCESSING - AREA A, PH 2A & 2B

GC014 FLOOR PLAN - TEMP SCOPE PROCESSING - AREA A, PH 2C & 2D

ARCHITECTURAL

AD001 DEMOLITION PLAN - STERILE PROCESSING - AREA B

AD001B DEMOLITION PLAN - STERILE STORAGE- AREA C

AE001 FLOOR PLAN - STERILE PROCESSING - AREA B

AE003 DEMO REFLECTED CEILING PLAN & REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE200 MOUNTING HEIGHTS & NOTES

AE201 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE400 WALL & PARTITION TYPES AND DETAILS

AE411 ENLARGED PLAN, SECTIONS AND DETAILS - CART WASH

AE412 ENLARGED TOILET/LOCKER PLANS & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE500 DOOR SCHEDULE, DOOR & FRAME TYPES AND DETAILS

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AE550 INTERIOR SECTION DETAILS

AF111 FINISH PLAN - TEMPORARY SCOPE PROCESSING

AF112 FINISH PLAN - STERILE PROCESSING

AF113 FINISH PLAN - STERILE STORAGE

AF600 MATERIAL AND ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

AW111 SIGNAGE PLAN, SCHEDULE, AND SIGNAGE DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S101 FOOTING & FOUNDATION PLAN

S102 SLAB CUTTING PLAN

FIRE PROTECTION

FA001 FIRE ALARM GERNERAL NOTES

FA101 FIRE ALARM AUDIBILITY FLOOR PLAN

FA102 FIRE ALARM FLOOR PLAN

FX101 FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARD CLASSIFICATION FLOOR PLAN

PLUMBING

P001 PLUMBING COVERSHEET

PD101B UNDERFLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B - PHASE 3, 4A &

4B

PD102B UNDERFLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN WEST - PHASE 3 & 4A

PD111B BASEMENT PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B - PHASE 3 & 4A &

PHASE 4B

PD121B INTERSTITAL PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B - PHASE 4B

PL101B UNDERFLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - AREA B - PHASE 3, PHASE 4A & 4B

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PL102B UNDERFLOOR PLUMBING PLAN WEST - PHASE 3 & 4A

PL111B BASEMENT LEVEL PLUMBING PLAN - AREA B - PHASE 3, PHASE 4A & 4B

PL121B BASEMENT INTERSTITAL PLUMBING PLAN - AREA B - PHASE 4B

P401A TEMPORARY SCOPE UNDERFLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 2A & 2B

P411A TEMPORARY SCOPE BASEMENT PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 2A & 2B

P412A TEMPORARY SCOPE BASEMENT PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 2C & 2D

P421A TEMPORARY SCOPE INTERSTITAL PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 2A & 2B

P422A TEMPORARY SCOPE INTERSTITAL PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 2C & 2D

P501 PLUMBING DETAILS

P502 PLUMBING DETAILS

P601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

P701 SANITARY SEWER & VENT RISER DIAGRAM

P702 DOMESTIC WATER DISTRIBUTION RISER DIAGRAM

MECHANICAL

M001 VENTILATION COVERSHEET

MD111B BASEMENT VENTILATION DEMO PLAN - AREA B - PHASE 1 & 3, PHASE

4A & 4B

MD112B BASEMENT LEVEL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B - PHASE 3

MD121B BASEMENT INTERSTITAL VENTILATION DEMO PLAN - AREA B - PHASE 1

& 3, PHASE 4A & 4B

MD122B BASEMENT INTERSTITAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B - PHASE 3

MH111B BASEMENT VENTILATION PLAN - VENTILATION AREA B - PHASE 1 & 3,

PHASE 4A & 4B

MH112 TEMPORARY VENTILATION PLAN - AREA A & B

MH121B BASEMENT INTERSTITAL VENTILATION PLAN - AREA B - PHASE 1 & 3,

PHASE 4A & 4B

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MH411A TEMPORARY SCOPE VENTILATION PLAN - PHASE 2A & 2B

MH412A TEMPORARY SCOPE VENTILATION PLAN - PHASE 2C & 2D

MH421A TEMPORARY SCOPE INTERSTITAL VENTILATION PLAN - PHASE 2A & 2B

MH422A TEMPORARY SCOPE INTERSTITAL VENTILATION PLAN - PHASE 2C & 2D

MP111B BASEMENT LEVEL PIPING PLAN - AREA B - PHASE 3

MP121B BASEMENT INTERSTITAL PIPING PLAN - AREA B - PHASE 3

M501 VENTILATION DETAILS

M502 VENTILATION DETAILS

M503 MECHANICAL PIPING DETAILS & SCHEDULES

M801 BASEMENT CONTROL PLAN - AREA K

ELECTRICAL

E000 ELECTRICAL COVERSHEET

ED101B BASEMENT LEVEL LIGHTING DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B

ED102B BASEMENT LEVEL ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B

EL101B BASEMENT LEVEL LIGHTING PLAN - AREA B

EP101B BASEMENT LEVEL POWER PLAN - AREA B

EL401A TEMPORARY SCOPE LIGHTING PLANS - AREA A - PHASES 2A & 2B

EL402A TEMPORARY SCOPE LIGHTING PLANS - AREA A - PHASES 2C & 2D

EP401A TEMPORARY SCOPE POWER PLANS - AREA A - PHASES 2A & 2B

EP402A TEMPORARY SCOPE POWER PLANS - AREA A - PHASES 2C & 2D

E501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

E601 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

TECHNOLOGY

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TD101B BASEMENT LEVEL TECHNOLOGY DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B

T101 OVERALL TECHNOLOGY PLAN

T101B BASEMENT LEVEL TECHNOLOGY PLAN - AREA B

T401A TEMPORARY SCOPE TECH PLANS - AREA A - PHASES 2A & 2B

T402A TEMPORARY SCOPE TECH PLANS - AREA A - PHASES 2C & 2D

T501 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including selective demolition and removal of portions of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work as required by drawings and specifications.

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

C. Offices of Anderson Engineering, 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 workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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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. Contractor shall provide tools, materials and labor necessary for completion of construction project #618-CSI-

240 “SPS Equipment Site Prep” at the Minneapolis VA

Healthcare System in Minneapolis, Minnesota and in accordance with the drawings and specifications.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, Specifications and drawings will be furnished electronically on a compact disk. Drawings and contract documents will be in Adobe PDF format. Hard copy drawings and specifications may be made by the contractor, at Contractor's expense, from electronic files furnished by the Issuing Contracting Officer.

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

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2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees.

This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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: NOT APPLICABLE

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.

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

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01 00 00 -4 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”.

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

“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. Contractor parking is not guaranteed. Contractor parking shall be coordinated with Contracting Officer

Representative.

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2. Shipping/Receiving dock parking; access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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.

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

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01 00 00 -6 from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

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.

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

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. There is currently minimal storage space available with the Medical Center. Contractors should plan for alternative storage outside of the

Medical Center. Storage boxes will be allowed on VA

Grounds or back parking lots with prior approval.

Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of

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Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

4. All materials stored on VA premises must be labeled with contractor name, point of contact, telephone number, project title. Date of storage, and project COR.

G. 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 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.

H. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, 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:

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

Phasing: There are multiple phases. Phasing will be as indicated on the phasing drawings.

I. Part of Bldg.#70 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.

J. Building(s) No. 70 will be occupied during performance of work ; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Most remaining areas of Building(s) No. 70 will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods.

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

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01 00 00 -9 access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

3. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

K. Construction Fence: NOT APPLICABLE

L. When a portion of building 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.

M. 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

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(including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

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

COR . Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without an Energized Circuit Permit issued by the Project Manager.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 15 calendar days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall be on the attached

“Shutdown Request” from and include all requested information.

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

Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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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.

N. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions;

so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

O. 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.

P. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes

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01 00 00 -12 the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

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 areas of building 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 affected areas of building.

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

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

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

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

Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason

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Thirty (30) calendar days of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING

SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-

4).

C. Re-Survey: before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the building 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.

CI. 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.

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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

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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 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

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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 PORTIONS OF STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract.

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

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)

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01 00 00 -17 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:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

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

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01 00 00 -18 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, 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 "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS (NOT USED)

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 will be kept current during

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01 00 00 -19 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 // [Chief Engineer][Chief of Facilities

Management] within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21

Warranty of Construction in

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01 00 00 -20 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

Contractor and the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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.

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.

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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 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 & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment

Bonds //must 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 will have the work

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01 00 00 -22 performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

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 will 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 will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will 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 will 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

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01 00 00 -23 is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor. This point of contract will 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:

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

a. 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.

b. 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.

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

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

1) Code 1-Life Safety Systems

Fire suppression systems.

Fire alarm system(s).

2) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

3) Code 1 Doors

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

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

4) Code 3-Doors

Overhead doors not operational.

Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

5) Code 1-Electrical

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

Security lights.

Smoke detectors.

6) Code 2-Electrical

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Power failure (no power to a room or part of building). Receptacle and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

7) Code 3-Electrical

Exterior lights not operational.

8) Code 1-Gas

Leaks and pipeline breaks.

9) Code 1-Heat

Power failure affecting heat.

10) Code 1-Plumbing

Hot water heater failure.

2) Leaking water supply pipes

11) Code 2-Plumbing

Flush valves not operating properly

Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

Toilet leaking at base.

12) Code 3-Plumbing

Leaky faucets.

13) Code 3-Interior

Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling.

Casework damaged.

14) Code 1-Roof Leaks

Damage to property is occurring.

15) Code 2-Water (Exterior)

No water to facility.

16) Code 2-Water (Hot)

No hot water in portion of building listed.

17) Code 3

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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 must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

Warranty Tags

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

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1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation,…