S02 695-21-110 Specficiations.pdf

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Department of Veterans Affairs Clement J. Zablocki VAMC

Repair North Campus Steam Tunnel VA Project No. 695-21-110

100% Bid Documents

July 14, 2023

Prepared by:

Apogee Consulting Group, PA

1151 Kildaire Farm Road Cary, NC 27511

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

Project: 695-21-110 acg-pa.com

Date: July 14, 2023

Kevin T. Kublank, PE

Electrical Engineer

James V. Ezekiel, RCDD

Senior Electrical Designer

Charles Lewis Arnold, Jr.

Senior Healthcare Architect

DocuSign Envelope ID: 8B218996-55FD-46CC-A98F-803166CC0F15

CLAY MASSEY, PE

Civil Engineer

JANICE WEAVER, SE, PE

Structural Engineer

Milwaukee VAMC 01-23 695-21-110 Repair North Campus Steam Tunnel 100% Bid Documents Milwaukee, WI July 14, 2023

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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 01 10 Special Notes 02-23 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11-21 01 32 16.15A Project Schedules Appendix 11-21 01 33 23 Submittals, RFIs, and Construction Bulletins 02-23 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-22 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 74 19A Construction Waste Management Plan Appendix 03-23 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

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

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES – NOT USED

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21 09 91 00 Painting 01-21

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09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for Walls, Ceilings, Wallboard, and Block CMU (RES-W1, RES-W2)

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DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION – NOT USED

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING – NOT USED

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 04-22 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

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 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 11-22

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 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

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

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION – NOT USED

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Milwaukee VAMC 05-20

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-001 COVER

G-002 GENERAL INFORMATION

G-003 ICRA INFORMATION AND DETAILS AND OVERALL PHASING PLAN

CIVIL

CD101 CIVIL DEMOLITION PLAN

CS101 CIVIL SITE, GRADING, AND UTILITY PLAN

CS102 SITE DETOUR PLAN

CS501 CIVIL DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S-001 GENERAL NOTES

S-002 EXISTING CONDITIONS PHOTOS

S-100 VAULT B RISER S-1 PLAN

S-101 VAULT C RISER S-2 PLAN

S-102 NORTH TUNNEL PLAN

S-103 VAULT D RISER S-3 PLAN

S-104 SPUR TUNNEL PLAN

S-200 REPAIR DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

A-100 OVERALL TUNNEL PLAN AND EXISTING CONDITIONS

A-101 EXISTING CONDITIONS 2

A-200 STEAM TUNNEL AND VAULT SECTIONS

A-300 REPAIR DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGENDS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

ET-100 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

Milwaukee VAMC 05-20

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ET-101 ENLARGED SITE PLAN - SEGMENT 1

ET-102 ENLARGED SITE PLAN - SEGMENT 2

ET-103 ENLARGED SITE PLAN - SEGMENT 3

ET-104 ENLARGED SITE PLAN - SEGMENT 4

ET-105 ENLARGED SITE PLAN - SEGMENT 5

ET-106 ENLARGED SITE PLAN - SEGMENT 6

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

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Milwaukee VAMC 11-21

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to Specification 01 35 26 for Safety and Infection Control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. See included Scope of Work and Drawings.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only as described in the solicitation in accordance with FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit

(Construction).

C. Offices of Apogee Consulting Group, P.A., 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. All employees of 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. Refer to Specification 01 01 10-SN for fingerprint, badging, construction door access and parking requirements.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) – SEE BID SCHEDULE

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and specifications (contract documents) may be obtained from the SAM.gov website where the solicitation is posted. Hard copies will be the responsibility and expense of the Contractor(s).

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Submit the Site Security Plan meeting requirements as listed below and in accordance with Section 01 33 23 SUBMITTALS within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed meeting.

B. Security Plan:

1. The Security Plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the contract.

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

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C. Security Procedures:

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

2. A Special Agreement SAC form is required for every contract employee. See the SPECIAL NOTES specification for an example of this SAC form. This needs to be supplied to the COR for every contract employee on the jobsite. Even if the Contractor has an active badge, a SAC form is needed for the COR’s records.

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

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

5. VA reserves the right to shut down the project site and order

Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

D. Document Control:

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

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

3. All paper waste or electronic media shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions:

1. Permits shall be issued for Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. See the SPECIAL NOTES Specification.

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

01 00 00 - 3 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 storage facilities and utilities may be requested, built, or implemented by the Contractor, but only with the approval of the COR.

They shall be provided with labor and materials furnished by the

Contractor without expense to the Government. Any temporary storage or utilities shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. Ultimately, working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas only. Provide unobstructed access to roadways and sidewalks – complying with the traffic control plan – or other areas as required.

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

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

Officer, use only established roads and assigned laydown areas as authorized by the COR. When materials are transported or delivered 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. Deliveries at the

Loading Dock shall be coordinated with the COR. The Contractor shall not cross curbs, lawns, or sidewalks, and shall protect existing conditions from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. The Contractor and all subcontractor employees are subject to rules of

Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

E. Execute work to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center and VA campus 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 building structure are not permitted while buildings are occupied by patients or medical personnel except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

Refer to the SPECIAL NOTES Specification for more details.

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F. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services in the Medical

Center and on the VA campus. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services when needed. Where necessary to cut existing pipes (sanitary drain, roof drain, condensate drain), 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.

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.

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

COR, in writing, 14 days in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption. Requests shall also include Lock-out/Tag-out location/equipment identified. Refer to Specification

01 35 26 for additional requirements.

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 Campus. Interruption time approved by Medical Center Campus may occur at other than

Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions (involving patient curtailment) of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 21 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

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

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

G. Phasing:

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1. Submit the Phasing Plan meeting requirements as listed below and in accordance with Section 01 33 23 SUBMITTALS within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed meeting.

2. The Medical Center Campus 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 defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. Refer to Specification 01 32

16.15 for schedule requirements.

3. 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. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site.

Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor and in conjunction with the drawings.

4. The following phasing is a suggested method to complete the project.

The order of the activities can be rearranged with proper written approval from the VA. All exterior work to be completed first, so trenches can be backfilled quickly. NO MORE THAN TWO PHASES CAN

TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME TIME.

Phase 0 Long Lead Time Equipment Submittals

Phase I Pre-Construction Submittals

Phase II Mobilization

Phase III

Vault B/Riser: This will allow the GC to get in-place the stormwater infrastructure needed to support the remaining vaults and risers for the project. Work inside the vault/riser.

Phase IV

Vault C/Risers: Excavation, pressure washing, patch and prep, installation of hydra-duct, install piping to connect to main SW drainage system. Work inside the vault/riser.

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Phase V

Vault D/Riser: Excavation, pressure washing, patch and prep, installation of hydra-duct, install piping to connect to main SW drainage system. Work inside the vault/riser.

Phase VI

Service Chase 1: Excavation, pressure washing, patch and prep, installation of hydra-duct, install piping to connect to main SW drainage system. Work inside the vault/riser.

Phase VII

Service Chase 2: Excavation, pressure washing, patch and prep, installation of hydra-duct, install piping to connect to main SW drainage system. Work inside the riser.

Phase VIII

Vent Shaft 3: Excavation, pressure washing, patch and prep, installation of hydra-duct, install piping to connect to main SW drainage system. Work inside the riser.

Phase IX Work for tunnel section between vaults B & C.

Phase X Work for tunnel section between vaults C & D

Phase XI Work for tunnel section between vault D & Building 7

Phase XII Tunnel 43 work.

Phase XIII Inspections, Punchlist, Closeout, Acceptance, Commissioning

H. The project site is located on the campus of VAMC Milwaukee, 5000 West

National Avenue. The North Campus Steam Tunnel (NCST) pertinent to this contract extends south from Building 7, under the Hank Aaron State

Trail, and terminates at Vault “B” just east of the recently demolished

Building 45. The Building 43 tunnel spur extends from Vault “B” to the basement of Building 43. There is a connecting tunnel from NCST Vault

“D” to Building 5 and a separate tunnel connecting Building 5 to

Building 7. See project drawings. Contractor’s work will be confined to the tunnel and the access points from above grade down to the tunnel.

1. The project site will be available to the Contractor immediately after issuance of the Notice to Proceed (to coordinate the pre-construction survey and for the preparation of other pre-construction submittals). Only upon approval of long lead time

01 00 00 - 7 equipment submittals and required pre-construction submittals will the project site and any approved laydown areas be turned over to

Contractor for mobilization and work (Phase II).

2. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against unnecessary destruction or damage, so that Medical Center Campus operations will not be hindered.

Coordinate protection means in areas so that Medical Center Campus operations will continue without impact to staff, visitors and patients during the construction period.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, seven (7) feet minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. VA padlock shall be daisy-chained with Contractor padlock for our access at any time. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to 1-inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

J. When the construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance, specifically:

1. Grass and weeds shall be mowed/cut regularly inside the construction fence.

2. Storage of materials and equipment shall be orderly.

3. Contractor portable toilets shall be serviced and cleaned by an outside service contractor.

K. Abandoned Lines: As necessary, all service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped, or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from.

L. Existing Conditions: Upon completion of demolition activities, there may be other existing infrastructure to remain (buried or overhead conduit, wire, or piping). The Contractor shall be responsible for supporting and anchoring this infrastructure (that will remain) to meet current code requirements.

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M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center Campus traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must always be open to traffic. Provide adequate traffic control (signage, flagmen) when reducing roadways to one lane of travel. Follow traffic control plan as noted in the drawings.

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

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

ROADWAYS.

N. Pre-Construction Submittal Requirements (items required to be complete prior to mobilization):

Preconstruction Submittal Spec Ref. Due

Construction Site Security Plan 01 00 00 60d after NTP

Construction Phasing Plan(s) 01 00 00 60d after NTP

Existing Conditions Survey 01 00 00 60d after NTP

Obtain Contractor Badges (PIV) 01 01 10SN 60d after NTP

Schedule Consultant

Qualification Proposal 01 32 16.15 15d after award

Construction Schedule (Initial) 01 32 16.15 30d after NTP

Surety Bonds & Certificates of

Insurance 01 33 23 Prior to NTP

SF 1413s (Subcontractor List) 01 33 23 Pursuant to FAR

52.222-11

Submittal Register 01 33 23 60d after NTP

Schedule of Values 01 33 23 60d after NTP

Accident Prevention Plan 01 35 26 30d after NTP

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Activity Hazard Analyses 01 35 26 30d after NTP; or 15d prior to Activity

PM, Superintendent, SSHO and CP

Memorandum 01 35 26 60d after NTP

OSHA Certificates, Licenses, and

Training Documents 01 35 26 60d after NTP

Infection Control Plan(s) ** 01 35 26 60d after NTP

Fire Safety Plan 01 35 26 60d after NTP

Environmental Protection Plan 01 57 19 60d after NTP

Construction Waste Management

Plan 01 74 19 60d after NTP

Sustainable Construction

Spreadsheet 01 81 13 30d after Kickoff

** NOTE: EVERY NEW PHASE / WORKSITE SHALL REQUIRE A NEW INFECTION

CONTROL PLAN FOR VA REVIEW AND APPROVAL.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Submit the Existing Conditions Survey as listed below and in accordance with Section 01 33 23 SUBMITTALS within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed meeting.

B. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey of the project site with the COR and furnish a written report. This report shall list:

1. Existing condition and types of roads, curbs, grassy areas, existing above-ground infrastructure (signage, lighting, structures, hydrants) and other items not required to be altered during the contract work.

2. Any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

3. 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.

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

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, 01 00 00 - 10 the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.243-70).

D. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected final inspection date, the

Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of areas involved in the Existing Conditions Survey.

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to above-grade infrastructure (roads, curbs, signage, hydrants, landscaping) 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.

E. Protection: As required, provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing building envelope 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 always, 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. Refer to Specification 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT for more information. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition activities, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Reserved items (existing to remain or existing to relocate) which are to remain property of the Government are identified in the drawings. 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 as directed by COR.

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

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1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING 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 or vegetation when specifically authorized to do so and shall avoid damaging trees or vegetation that are to remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the

Contracting Officer.

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

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

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

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

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is not required for this project.

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 other infrastructure 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

01 00 00 - 12 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 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 infrastructure which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.243-70) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

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

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

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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

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

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK - NOT USED

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain a full-size set of construction drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to

01 00 00 - 13 include all contract changes, modifications, and clarifications. These

“red-line” construction drawings shall be the basis for the as-built set forwarded at the conclusion of the project to the AE and VA for review and acceptance.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To ensure compliance, as-built “red-line” drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor provide as-built “red-line” drawings in the electronic version to the COR monthly for progress payment purposes.

D. Contractor shall submit as-built “red-line” drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR at the completion of all new work and after acceptance of the project by the COR. The COR shall forward this submittal to the Architect/Engineer for review/approval and so that formal CAD as-built drawings can be developed for the VA.

E. As required, Contractors shall update (as work is completed) the VA exterior/site utility master schematic books. These books are in the

FM office.

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT – NOT USED

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center Campus property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work.

Temporary roads shall be constructed, and restoration performed by the

Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.17 CONTRACTOR’S FIELD OFFICE – NOT USED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to

01 00 00 - 14 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 the current version of NFPA 70, National

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

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

B. Temporary use of any equipment or system will NOT start the warranty phase of the equipment or system and does not constitute VA acceptance or Beneficial Occupancy.

C. 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.

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

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

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1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING B-BANK FREIGHT/SERVICE ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations (port-a-johns) inside the construction fence. Keep such places clean and free from flies and vermin. All appliances are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies. The

Contractor shall carefully conserve utilities as they will be furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the COR, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines

(temporary lighting). Before final acceptance of the work by the

Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, and associated equipment and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Heat: Refer to Article 1.6 (I) for more information. Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical

Center heating hot water distribution system which is available at no-cost to the Contractor.

D. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical

Center electrical distribution system. Electricity is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system at the nearest housekeeping (HAC) Closet. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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1. Contractor may not use HAC closet drains or any VA drain for the purposes of cleaning tools or drywall mudding equipment. Those activities shall be taken outside to a location approved by COR for cleaning. No drywall mud or any construction residue shall be washed down existing drains in Building 111.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.24 TESTING

A. Refer to the individual MEP/FP specification sections included for testing and startup requirements for this contract. Formal 3rd party commissioning services and Specification 01 91 00 are not required.

Coordinate with Specification 01 45 29 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES.

B. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to provide a written testing and startup plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval through the appropriate MEP/FP specification.

C. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested. Pre-functional checklist completion is the responsibility of the Contractor.

D. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of the COR and the AE. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

E. Mechanical, Electrical/Technical, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems shall be balanced, controlled, coordinated prior to acceptance. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed.

F. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a

01 00 00 - 17 reasonably period during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

G. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

H. Coordinate Testing and Start-Up with Phasing Plan(s) and Training

Schedule(s) as necessary.

1.25 TRAINING, INSTRUCTIONS AND O&M MANUALS

A. Training & Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical specification sections.

Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied regarding complete and thorough coverage. The Contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The

Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

B. Contractor shall furnish Operating and Maintenance manuals (firstly, electronic PDF copies for review and approval, then one set hard copy when VA approves) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

C. O&M Manuals: Operating and Maintenance manuals shall be required for each separate piece of equipment. An equipment-specific O&M shall be included at project completion, via electronic submittal, even if the

01 00 00 - 18 original submittal included a generic O&M or if the equipment was delivered with a hard copy O&M. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the operation and maintenance of equipment. Model and serial numbers shall be noted in the O&M manual. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components.

Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item.

Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments.

The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory, and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style, and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY – NOT USED

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign as directed by the drawings; COR to approve location. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 24-gauge galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 4x4-in posts (or equivalent round posts) set four feet into ground. Set bottom of sign level at three feet above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 2x4-in material as directed.

B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two coats of white gloss paint.

Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by the COR.

D. Detail Drawing of construction sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is shown on the drawings.

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1.30 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign as directed by the drawings; COR to approve location. Face of sign shall be ¾-in-thick exterior grade plywood.

Set bottom of sign level at four feet above ground.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by COR.

D. Drawing details in VA Signage Design Manual, Section 11 Specialty Signs

(found on VA TIL) show required legend and other characteristics of sign and are shown on the drawings.

E. Post the number of accident-free days on a daily basis.

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones per these specifications. The photographs shall meet the following qualifications:

1. Images may be taken by the General Contractor or a subcontracted commercial photographer and must show distinctly, at as large a scale as possible, all parts of work embraced in the picture.

1. Each digital image shall be taken with a professional grade camera with minimum size of 6 megapixels (MP).

2. Each digital image will require a DATE and FILE NAME consistent with a naming system for the entire project. Contractor may propose a file naming system for COR approval. Location of photos shall be shown from an included PDF of the drawings for easy reference.

3. Regular documentation (photograph and drawings) shall capture actual conditions throughout construction and at critical milestones.

Documentation shall be uploaded via VA-preferred file transfer protocol.

4. Regular photo documentation shall be uploaded weekly along with

Daily Logs and Certified Payrolls as regular administrative data.

5. Before construction, the project site, adjacent streets, buildings, roadways, parkways, driveways, curbs, sidewalks, landscaping, adjacent utilities, and adjacent structures surrounding the site shall be documented. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be

01 00 00 - 20 used to ensure maximum coverage. This documentation shall be uploaded as part of the Pre-Existing Survey Report.

6. Construction progress shall be photographed, documented, and tracked daily when work is progressing.

7. As-built condition of site utilities shall be documented prior to backfilling. This process shall include all underground utilities within the project site. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage.

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES – NOT USED

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

A. Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS – NOT USED

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Milwaukee VAMC 02-23

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SECTION 01 01 10 (SN)

SPECIAL NOTES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This section specifies special requirements, processes, procedures, protocols, practices, prohibitions, protections, personnel matters, provisions for unique characteristics of the Milwaukee VAMC, and practical matters pertinent to construction.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

C. Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

D. Section 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 ANTE-ROOM CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES

A. Coordinate construction of the anteroom (if applicable) with NFPA 241 and the Specification Section 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

B. Type “A” and “B” activities are those in which the fire/smoke hazard risks are MINIMAL. Type “C” and “D” activities are those in which the fire/smoke hazard risks are HIGH. The General Contractor is obligated to consider the specified containment measures with the costs included within the various contract items of work. Refer to the Appendix for the Construction Barrier and Fire Risk Assessment Matrix of Precautions for more information.

C. Type A (Minimal Fire Risk Activity/Construction): Provide authority to proceed with work in area, includes a ceiling permit as required, when working above ceilings.

D. Type B (Limited Fire Risk Activity/Construction):

1. Coordinate temporary construction partition installation with

Specification Section 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

2. Provide plastic from floor to ceiling above and seal joints and penetrations. All plastic will be labeled with the VA ILSM

TEMPORARY BARRIER orange tag once installed indicating the start of the three days. At openings, install z-wall overlapping plastic flap barriers or equivalent.

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E. Type C (Moderate Fire Risk Activity/Construction): Coordinate temporary construction partition installation with Specification

Section 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

1. Ante-room construction (as part of 1-hour construction barrier):

a. Anteroom shall be a 1-hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition and shall be full height, extending through suspended ceilings to the floor slab or roof deck above.

b. Anteroom shall be constructed from one-hour fire-rated 5/8-in type

“X” gypsum board both sides of metal stud wall, mudded and taped in accordance with ASTM C840. “Double” gypsum board installation on one side (exterior) of the anteroom is authorized to achieve the 1-hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition requirement with prior COR approval.

c. In this case, the anteroom 1-hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition walls will also function as an infection control barrier. Contractor shall add appropriate infection control measures. Refer to 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for more information.

d. Ante-room gypsum board walls shall be taped to the existing floors utilizing 2-in wide glass foil tape: 7.3 mil aluminum foil laminated glass cloth silver tape with silicone adhesive backing.

Where the ante-room walls meet the existing deck or a 1-hour rated existing wall, the seams shall be fire-caulked.

e. The anteroom must also have a dedicated heat detector installed.

See paragraph below for heat detector requirements.

f. Ante-room outer construction door opening requires a Class C, 45-minute fire rated door with self-closing and self-latching devices.

g. Ante-room inner door must at least be plastic Z-Type door.

2. Ante-room construction (for infection control purposes only):

a. Anteroom need not be a 1-hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition. Its walls do not need to go to the concrete deck above, nor is a hard ceiling required.