S02 - 695-22-121_100pc Bid Final_Specification.pdf

Joint Venture

CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI VA MEDICAL CENTER

Building 111 Façade Repair Specifications

500 W National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295

VA Project No. 695-22-121 Issued for 100% Bid Documents – March 16, 2026

Prepared for:

Clement J Zablock VA Medical Center

5000 W National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295

VA Project: 695-22-121

Prepared by:

Alliance | Seven Generation A+E Joint Venture

600 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite B Kalamazoo, MI 49007

P: 269.927.0144

In consultation with:

Arc Environmental

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

Milwaukee VAMC 08-01-25

695-22-121 VAMKE Bldg 111 Façade Repair 100% Bid Documents

Milwaukee, WI 53295 March 16, 2026

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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 01-19

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules – Major Construction

Project Design-Bid-Build

05-22

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-25

01 35 26 Safety Requirements for Major Projects 05-24

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 42 00 Cutting, Removal, Demolition, Restoration and Patching 02-25

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 01 05 Cleaning Exterior Facades 01-30

03 01 31 Concrete Removal and Surface Preparation 01-30

03 33 00 Architectural Concrete Repairs 01-30

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 06 10 Masonry Mortar 01-30

04 12 10 Brick Masonry Repair and Replacement 01-30

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

04 91 60 Repointing with Cement-Lime Mortar 01-30

DIVISION 05 – METALS - NOT USED

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 19 00 Water Repellents

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 97 13 Steel Coatings

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION – NOT USED

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING – NOT USED

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC) – NOT USED

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL – NOT USED

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS – NOT USED

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY – NOT

USED

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

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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

G001 TITLE SHEET

G002 GENERAL INFO & SYMBOL LEGEND

G003 ROOF PLANS AND ISOMETRICS

G004 ROOF AND ELEVATOR ACCESS FLOORS 1 AND 3

G005 ROOF PLAN ACCESS INFORMATION FLOORS 9 AND 11

A200 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS – 3 AND 1 (NORTH)

A201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - 21 (SOUTH)

A202 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - 23 (SOUTH)

A203 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - 25 (SOUTH)

A204 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - 26 (WEST)

A300 ENLARGED ELEVATIONS

A301 WALL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

A302 REPAIR DETAILS

A303 REPAIR DETAILS

HA200 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LOCATION PLAN ELEVATIONS 3 AND 1 (NORTH)

HA201 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LOCATION PLAN ELEVATIONS 21 (SOUTH)

HA202 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LOCATION PLAN ELEVATIONS 23 (SOUTH)

HA203 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LOCATION PLAN ELEVATIONS 25 (SOUTH)

HA204 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LOCATION PLAN ELEVATIONS 26 (WEST)

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. 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. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform exterior renovation work for Clement J.

Zablocki VA Medical Center – Repair the existing Precast Concrete panels as required by the contract drawings and specifications.

D. Offices of Alliance|7 Generations JV (A7G), 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 their duly authorized representative.

E. 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) & SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR THE CONTRACTOR

A. Item 1, General Construction: Base Bid. Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to complete project 695-22-121, Repair Building 111 Concrete Façade at the Clement

J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in accordance with the attached drawings and specifications. All work shall be completed in a first-class manner as approved by the COR.

B. 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).

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C. Project location is Building 111 main hospital, exterior facades.

1. The work on each façade shall be during regular shift time. See the phasing/sequencing plan later in this specification and the drawings for details.

D. The scope of this project includes but is not limited to the following improvements:

1. This project will be the first of several phases to repair spalling concrete and cracks in the façade of Bldg 111, as well as to address vulnerabilities to water infiltration with the as-built exterior wall assembly. Refer to Sheets A200 to A204 for the facades that are included in this phase.

2. The scope of the Repair includes isolated repairs for cracks and spalls in the precast concrete panel, supplemental lateral anchorage at isolated panels, sealant replacement, and installation of flashing end dams and cavity closures at the interface between the precast concrete panels and brick masonry walls, which will necessitate removal and replacement of the brick masonry along the full height of the precast concrete panels.

3. All the existing caulk and joint sealant between the precast panels and brick masonry is to be removed. Sample testing of these materials has documented it does contain a low level of asbestos. Refer to the Hazmat

Sheets HA200 to HA 204 and section 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos

Abatement.

4. The full height of the precast panels extends from grade level to the 11th floor roof level. The GC will determine the best and safest means of gaining access to the facades. This could include lift buckets, scaffolding and swing stages.

5. Before starting work on a façade, the GC must submit Safety and engineering plans outlining the method, must be submitted to COR for approval. Refer to section 01 35 26 Safety Requirements for Major Projects for additional requirements.

E. Period of performance for the construction contract is 9 months.

1.4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM

A. Submit Project Management Team delegation memorandum of the below four individuals meeting requirements as listed below and in accordance with

Section 01 33 23 SUBMITTALS within 30 calendar days of the Notice to

Proceed. Please refer to 01 35 26 Section 1.7 for additional requirements.

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B. Construction Project Manager (PM)

1. The PM shall have a minimum of five (5) years of construction project management experience managing projects similar in size, complexity, and scope.

2. The PM is not required to be dedicated to this project alone.

3. The PM shall be an employee of the General Contractor and shall be a separate and qualified individual from the General Contractor’s

Superintendent and Safety Professional.

C. Construction Superintendent (Supt)

1. The Supt shall have a minimum of five (5) years of construction superintendence experience as superintendent on projects similar in size, complexity, and scope.

2. The Supt shall be familiar with OSHA requirements and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance in addition to safety training requirements as indicated elsewhere in these specifications. The Supt shall be intimately familiar with hospital infection control requirements. The Supt shall be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction drawings.

3. The General Contractor shall provide adequate supervision wherever work is being performed on the contract.

4. The Supt shall be dedicated to this project alone.

5. The Supt shall be an employee of the General Contractor and shall be a separate and qualified individual from the General Contractor’s

Project Manager, or Quality Control Manager.

D. Quality Control Manager (QCM)

1. The QCM shall be responsible for the overall management of the

Contractor’s quality control system and has the authority to act in all QC matters for the Contractor.

2. The QCM shall have a minimum of five (5) years of construction QCM experience on projects similar in size, complexity, and scope.

3. The QCM does not have to be an employee of the General Contractor and shall be a separate and qualified individual from the General

Contractor’s Superintendent and Safety Professional. The Project

Manager and QCM may be the same individual.

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E. Safety Professional (SSHO)

1. The SSHO shall administer the General Contractor's Safety Program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

2. The SSHO shall be dedicated to this project alone.

3. The SSHO is separate from and not the same individual as the contracted CSP or CHST; see the 01 35 26 Safety Specification.

4. The SSHO shall be an employee of the General Contractor and shall be a separate and qualified individual from the General Contractor’s

Project Manager and Quality Control Manager. The Supt and the SSHO may be the same individual for this project.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Submit Site Security Plan meeting requirements as listed below and in accordance with Section 01 33 23 SUBMITTALS within 30 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.

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.

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 and the badging process. 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.

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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. Before starting any work and as required by the Contracting Officer, the General Contractor and sub-contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum (i.e., Non-Disclosure Agreements) describing their approach to maintaining confidentiality of VA

“sensitive information”.

2. 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.

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

Officer.

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

5. 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. Submit Logistics Plan meeting requirements as listed below and in accordance with Section 01 33 23 SUBMITTALS within 30 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. At a minimum, the Logistics Plan shall include at least proposed laydown/storage areas, delivery routes, container & equipment staging, dumpsters, ingress & egress routes, and job trailers.

B. Containers/deliveries/pallets shall be marked with the construction contract number and 695-22-121 project number. Dumpsters remaining on

VA property longer than five days shall also be so marked. Coordinate dumpster requirements with the VA. Do not assume VA loading dock dumpsters are available for contractor use. See Construction Waste

Management specification 01 74 19.

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C. 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.

D. 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 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 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.

E. 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 lawns, curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

G. Execute work 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

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Refer to the SPECIAL NOTES Specification for more details.

1. In accordance with the drawings, submit the Phasing Plan meeting requirements as listed below and in accordance with Specification 01

33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed meeting.

H. 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 and Utility.

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.

Refer to specific technical divisional specifications for additional requirements. Utility interruptions shall be off shift (after 5pm, with re-establishment of utility prior to 6am next day).

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

COR, in writing, 21 days in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption. VAMC Milwaukee has a specific outage request form that shall be utilized.

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.

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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.

I. Phasing:

1. Submit initial Phasing Plans (there will be multiple) meeting requirements as listed below and in accordance with Section 01 33 23

SUBMITTALS within 30 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, and the infection control/interim life safety methods employed 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 while meeting the phasing requirements in the Contract Documents. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR three (3) 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.

4. The project site is the exterior facades of Building 111; see the project drawings. Contractor shall plan for day shift (8am-4pm) and off shift after 4pm, before ½ hour prior to sunset, work with regards to demolition and new work.

6. Work on Building 111 (main hospital) general phasing/ sequencing:

a. Phase 1 – North Elevation 1

b. Phase 2 – North Elevation 3

c. Phase 3 – West Elevation 26

d. Phase 4 – South Elevation 25

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e. Phase 5 – South Elevation 23

f. Phase 6 – South Elevation 21

7. 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 required pre-construction submittals will the project site and any approved laydown areas be turned over to Contractor for mobilization and work.

8. 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.

J. Construction Fence: Contractor is to provide. Protect access and set up areas to assure public and VA staff’s safety. Plans for each construction area are to be submitted to COR 15 days prior to set up for approval.

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

1. Storage of materials and equipment shall be orderly.

L. 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.

1. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but cannot be entirely removed shall be sealed, capped, or plugged at the main branch, or panel they originate from in an approved method. These shall be fully investigated by the Contractor and reviewed and accepted by the COR.

M. Existing Conditions: Upon completion of demolition activities, there may be other existing MEP infrastructure to remain (conduit 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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N. 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. 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.

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

Preconstruction Submittal Reference Due

Surety Bonds & Certificates of

Insurance Prior to NTP

SF 1413s (Subcontractor List) Pursuant to FAR

52.222-11

Schedule Consultant

Qualification Proposal 01 32 16.15 Within 15d of award

Project Management Team Memo

(PM, Supt, QCM, SSHO)

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01 35 26 Within 30d of NTP

Construction Site Security Plan 01 00 00 Within 30d of NTP

Non-Disclosure Agreements 01 00 00 As Required

Logistics Plan 01 00 00 Within 30d of NTP

Construction Phasing Plan(s) 01 00 00 Within 30d of NTP *

And as Required

Existing Conditions Survey 01 00 00

After each elevation is completed & prior to next elevation work

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Construction Schedule (Interim) 01 32 16.15 Within 60d of NTP

Schedule of Values (SOV) 01 32 16.15 Within 30d of NTP

Submittal Register 01 33 23 Within 30d of NTP

Accident Prevention Plan 01 35 26 Within 60d of NTP

Activity Hazard Analyses 01 35 26 Within 60d of NTP, or

15d prior to Activity

OSHA Certificates and Applicable

Training Documents 01 35 26

Within 60d of NTP

(may include in APP)

Infection Control Plan(s) 01 35 26 Within 30d of NTP *

And as Required

Fire Safety Plan 01 35 26 Within 30d of NTP

Environmental Protection Plan 01 57 19 Within 30d of NTP

Construction Waste Mgmt Plan 01 74 19 Within 30d of NTP

Construction Schedule (Final) 01 32 16.15

After Init Schedule and SOV have been approved

Sustainable Construction

Spreadsheet 01 81 13 Within 30d of Kickoff

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

CONTROL PLAN AND PHASING 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 30 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 sites with the COR and furnish a written report. COR expects an Existing Conditions Survey report/submittal for each Façade to be submitted after space is turned over to Contractor and prior to any work beginning. This report shall list:

1. For exterior work, existing conditions of roads, curbs, grassy areas, existing above-ground infrastructure (signage, lighting, structures, hydrants) and other items not required to be altered

01 00 00 - 12 during the contract work. The report should demarcate the items that are affected by the work from those that are not impacted by the work.

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing accessories, electrical fixtures, mechanical equipment, architectural elements, railings, solariums, etc., required by the drawings to be either work around, remove and reinstall or both.

3. 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. Coordinate with the Contractor’s Logistics Plan.

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, 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 852.243-70/71).

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

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

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to roofs, walls, windows or 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: 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.

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3. Protection of interior of existing structures always, from damage, dust, and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, interior areas 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 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 reinstallation 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.

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures and equipment, 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.

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 the environment. Refer to

Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage

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

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D. FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," will not be 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 structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.243-70/71) 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 a full-size set of as-built drawings

(“red-lines”) which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications, and clarifications.

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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 shall email as-built “red-line” drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) 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. Contractors shall update (as work is completed) the VA exterior/site utility master schematic books. These books are in the FM office.

1.15 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate work and products meeting the requirements associated with applicable specification sections and plans to produce a system complete, functional, and ready for the purpose intended.

B. Before starting work in a particular area, visit the jobsite and carefully examine to verify complexity, existing conditions, and difficulties that will affect work including all work done under various specification sections. Commencement of work shall be construed as acceptance of the existing conditions and difficulties. No change to the contract price or schedule shall be allowed for worked caused by unfamiliarity with jobsite conditions that are visible or readily apparent by an experienced observer.

C. Coordinate the location of work, equipment and components with trades, vendors, and installers to prevent interferences and maintain proper use and access to all items and spaces.

D. Work shall be installed and connected to existing work neatly and carefully. Work shall be coordinated with other trades to avoid conflicts and to obtain a neat, competent installation that will afford maximum accessibility for easy and proper operation, maintenance, service, and headroom.

E. Work shall be installed in a manner that permits easy accessibility and proper removal of components for periodic maintenance. Disturbed or damaged work shall be replaced or repaired to new conditions. Items determined to be in non-compliance shall be corrected by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government.

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F. The drawings show or describe the general arrangement of equipment, articles, assemblies, appurtenances but do not show all required fittings, drains, air vents, supports and may not identify all required accessories, components, fittings, and offsets that are necessary to properly complete the installation for the purpose intended. The contract drawings are diagrammatic only intended to show general layout of conduit, ductwork, piping, equipment, terminals, specialties and not intended to show all required offsets, details, accessories, and equipment to be connected. Provide necessary fittings, offsets and pipe runs based on field measurements and reviewed coordination drawings.

Coordinate with other trades for space available and relative location of equipment and accessories to be connected. The Contractor shall alter locations of items where necessary to avoid interference and clearance difficulties after notifying the COR. Locations of components and equipment shall be adjusted to accommodate the work with interferences anticipated and encountered. The Contractor shall determine the exact routing and location of systems prior to fabrication and installation. Accurate field measurements and coordination drawings shall be prepared to establish the locations and characteristics of the various systems (new and existing to remain). It is the intent of the drawings/specifications that the Contractor provides materials, labor, and coordination necessary to complete the work described or implied by the contract documents. The Contractor shall submit coordination drawings noting other dimensions with similar characteristics where necessary to avoid interferences and clearance difficulties. Should the contract documents not agree with themselves the greater quantity of superior work and materials shall be performed.

G. Coordinate new work with necessary mechanical, electrical, and plumbing

(MEP) utility outages meeting the requirements of this specification and that of 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

H. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests, the

Contractor shall coordinate and notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing personnel to be present at the site in time for proper testing and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than two (2) weeks unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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1.16 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT: (NOT USED)

1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS: (NOT USED)

1.18 CONTRACTOR’S FIELD OFFICE: (NOT USED)

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT: (NOT USED)

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Refer to Specification 01 01 10-SN SPECIAL NOTES for more information.

Use of existing B-bank freight and service elevators for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor shall note that use of the B-bank elevators (B-9, B-10, B-11, and B-12) is NOT exclusive. These elevators are shared with VA staff (food service), other Contractors, and also for patient transport.

2. Do NOT use an elevator if VA staff are utilizing it for patient transport. Wait for a future, empty elevator.

3. B-bank elevators are 6ft wide, 7ft deep and just under 8ft tall.

They are rated at 5,500 lbs. Elevator B-12 has an additional ceiling

“bump out” for longer materials (it is 6ft wide, 2ft deep and 2ft tall).

4. Contractor shall install temporary elevator protection as necessary and may leave it in place for the duration of the project if it does not impede usage by others (VA staff, food service carts, patient beds).

5. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

6. If existing cab protections, jambs, floor, or elevator systems are excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

7. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the Contractor’s expense.

1.21 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS: (NOT USED)

1.22 TEMPORARY TOILETS: (NOT USED)

1.23 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.

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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 to include temporary lighting, and power if required. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, lighting, and associated equipment and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Heat: Refer to Article 1.6 (H) for more information. If required, 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.

D. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): If required, 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): If required, furnish temporary water service. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system, coordinate with COR. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

1.24 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT: (NOT USED)

1.25 TESTING:

A. There will be no formal third-party Commissioning Agent on this contract.

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

D. 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.

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E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

F. 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.

1.26 TRAINING & INSTRUCTIONS; O&M MANUALS: (NOT USED)

1.27 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT; (NOT USED)

1.28 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT: (NOT USED)

1.29 STORAGE SPACE FOR GFE: (NOT USED)

1.30 CONSTRUCTION SIGN: (NOT USED)

1.31 SAFETY SIGN: REQUIRED ADD INFORMATION: (NOT USED)

1.32 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones including preconstruction, Haz Mat removal, brick removal, existing conditions of PC, flashing and brick cavity, installation of flashing, finished work.

B. Photographic documentation elements:

1. Each digital image shall be taken with a professional grade camera with minimum size of 6 megapixels (MP) capable of producing 8 x 10-inch prints with a minimum of 2272 x 1704 pixels and 16 x 20-inch prints with a minimum 2592 x 1944 pixels.

2. Indexing and navigation system shall utilize the construction drawings, making such drawings interactive. For all documentation referenced herein, indexing and navigation must be organized by both time (date-stamped) and location throughout the project.

3. Documentation shall combine indexing and navigation system with inspection-grade digital photography designed to capture actual conditions throughout construction and at critical milestones.

4. Before construction, the existing conditions of the site shall be documented/photographed. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural drawings.

5. Construction progress for all trades shall be tracked at meaningful intervals, i.e., the beginning/middle/end of individual work

01 00 00 - 20 elements or tasks. Progression documentation shall track all demo and new work around the precast panels and masonry.

6. As-built conditions of structural, back of PC panels, masonry cavity found electrical, plumbing and all other systems shall be documented post-inspection and pre-insulation. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive drawings.

7. As-built finished conditions of the exterior conditions shall be documented prior to removing construction access or just prior to acceptance of work, or both, as directed by the COR. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage.

Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive drawings.

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

D. Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination of photo shoots.

E. Upon completion of the project, final copies of the documentation (the

“Permanent Record”) with the indexing and navigation system embedded

(and active) shall be provided in an electronic media format, typically a DVD or external hard-drive. Permanent Record shall have Building

Information Modeling (BIM) interface capabilities.

1.33 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES: (NOT USED)

1.34 HISTORIC PRESERVATION: (NOT USED)

1.35 VA TRIRIGA CPMS: (NOT USED)

PART 2 – (NOT USED)

PART 3 – (NOT USED)

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Milwaukee VAMC

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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 ante-room 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. Ante-room 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. Ante-room 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 ante-room is authorized to achieve the 1-hour fire-rated smoke-tight temporary construction partition requirement with prior COR approval.

c. In this case, the ante-room 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 ante-room 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. Ante-room 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. At a minimum, the contractor must tape the top of the ante-room walls to the underside of the existing acoustical tile ceiling to achieve the smoke tight and infection control requirements.

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

“X” gypsum board one side of metal stud wall, mudded and taped in accordance with ASTM C840.

c. Contractor shall add appropriate infection…