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BID DOCUMENTS

MASTER CONSTRUCTION

SPECIFICATIONS

For:

695-22-123 Upgrade North Campus Medium Voltage Feeder

Prepared For:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Milwaukee VAMC / Clement J. Zablocki VAMC

5000 W. National Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53295

October 9, 2025

VA Contract No. 36C25224D0005, TO #4

VA Project No. 695-22-123

Encorus Project No. 24555

Milwaukee VAMC 06-01-2024 695-22-123 N Campus MV Feeders Bid Documents Milwaukee, WI 53295 October 9, 2025

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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 05-19 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 01-24 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 05-24 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 12-23

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

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

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 11-22 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 11-22 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-22 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-22 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22 26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 11-22 26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear 11-22 26 13 16 Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches 11-22

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26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 11-22

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 08-23 31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16 32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 05 07.23 Utility Boring and Jacking 34 05 07.24 Casing Pipe for Utility Jacking

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

Milwaukee VAMC 05-01-20

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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

GI001 TITLE SHEET AND DRAWING INDEX

GC101 GENERAL PHASING PLAN - PHASE 1

GC102 GENERAL PHASING PLAN - PHASE 2 DUCT BANK CONSTRUCTION

GC103 GENERAL PHASING PLAN - PHASE 3 ESTABLISH THE LOOP

GC104 GENERAL PHASING PLAN - PHASE 4A NORTH EAST CAMPUS

GC105 GENERAL PHASING PLAN - PHASE 4B

GC106 GENERAL PHASING PLAN - PHASE 4C

GC107 GENERAL PHASING PLAN - PHASE 4D

GC108 GENERAL PHASING PLAN - PHASE 4E

GC109 GENERAL PHASING PLAN - PHASE 4F

GC110 GENERAL PHASING PLAN - PHASE 5A

GC111 GENERAL PHASING PLAN - PHASE 5B

GC112 GENERAL PHASING PLAN - PHASE 5C

GC113 GENERAL PHASING PLAN - PHASE 6

GC501 PHASING TEMPORARY FENCING DETAIL

SURVEY AND MAPING

VF101 SITE SURVEY - EXISTING CONDITIONS

VF102 SITE SURVEY - EXISTING CONDITION

VF103 SITE SURVEY - EXISTING CONDITIONS

CIVIL

C-001 CIVIL GENERAL NOTES AND LEGENDS

C-101 CIVIL SITE PLAN

CS101 CIVIL SITE PLAN

CS401 CIVIL SITE ENLARGED PLANS

CS402 CIVIL SITE ENLARGED PLANS

CS501 CIVIL SITE DETAILS

CS502 CIVIL SITE DETAILS

CU101 CIVIL UTILITIES PLAN

CU201 CIVIL UTILITIES PLAN AND PROFILES

CU202 CIVIL UTILITIES PLAN AND PROFILES

CU203 CIVIL UTILITIES PLAN AND PROFILES

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES AND LEGEND

Milwaukee VAMC 05-01-20

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ED101 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION SITE PLAN

ED401 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION - ZONE 1

ED402 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION - ZONE 2

ED403 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION - ZONE 3

ED404 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION - ZONE 4

ED405 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION - ZONE 5

ED601 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM - DEMOLITION

ED611 ELECTRICAL FEEDER SCHEDULE - DEMOLITION

ED612 ELECTRICAL FEEDER SCHEDULE - DEMOLITION

ES101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN - POWER DISTRUTION PROPOSED

ES401 ELECTRICAL - ZONE 1

ES402 ELECTRICAL - ZONE 2

ES403 ELECTRICAL - ZONE 3

ES404 ELECTRICAL - ZONE 4

ES405 ELECTRICAL - ZONE 5

ES501 SITE ELECTRICAL DETAILS

ES502 SITE ELECTRICAL DETAILS

ES601 ELECTRICAL FEEDER SCHEDULE - NEW WORK

ES602 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

ES603 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

ES604 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

ES605 KIRK KEY INFORMATION

EG101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN- GROUNDING PROPOSED

EG501 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING DETAILS

EP101 ELECTRICAL BUILDING 115 FLOOR PLAN

EP201 BUILDING 115 - ELEVATIONS

EP601 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM - PROPOSED

RE601 RESOURCE ELECTRICAL BUILDING 115 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

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Milwaukee VAMC 11-01-21

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. See attached Statement of Work.

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 Encorus Group, 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 general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) – NOT USED

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and specifications (contract documents) may be obtained from the beta.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. Security Plan:

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1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without an 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. The SAC form must 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. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers, and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without additional expense to the

Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or

01 00 00 -4 sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of the Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of

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

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

H. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence

01 00 00 -5 of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

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

I. Phasing:

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

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Work that requires utility outages shall be planned further in advance, refer paragraph M

‘Utility Services’ below. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the COR and Contractor, as the phasing is laid out in the provided construction plans.

3. There are several sections of this project which are located in different areas of the campus and can be treated almost as separate projects. This will depend on the awarded contractor and their subs regarding availability of personnel and equipment which can be deployed in parallel.

Construction should begin with installation and energization of the new MV loop section which will upgrade the North campus system into

01 00 00 -6 a loop configuration. Once this loop is completed, downtime for further work will be reduced because the new loop will allow for the various buildings to be fed from either direction, which allows for shutdowns to be shorter or even unnecessary for certain other work.

4. Phase 1 – Mobilization:

The contractor will be required to establish a laydown area for the storage of construction equipment and materials, as well as placement of temporary office facilities for contractor personnel.

Current site layout places the contractor laydown to the south of

Building 39. Alternative laydown areas may be required based upon coordination with site personnel and with other concurrent projects on the campus.

There may be long lead times for some transformers and switches, so these should be ordered during Phase 1.

A construction fence will be required to isolate the work area from the remainder of the campus.

5. Phase 2 - Duct Bank Construction:

Phase 2 will commence with notice to proceed for the contractor. It is anticipated that preliminary project setup and product submittal approval will take approximately two months.

The first work to take place is to upgrade the topology to the loop configuration. Install new HVS-12 near CLC area, install new northeast loop section conduit.

6. Phase 3 – Establish Medium Voltage Loop:

The set of work to be completed is the installation of the cable connection from B115 switchgear to new HVS-12, and from HVS-12 to existing HVP-36 near B20 (Warehouse). Pull back and feeder between

HVP-8 and HVS-146, cut to length and re-terminate at HVS-12.

De-energize HVS-23A before connecting new northeast loop feeder to

HVP-36. Connect breaker SE-4B in B115 to new northeast loop feeder.

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Outages must be scheduled with the COR at least 3 weeks in advance of work to be performed.

If equipment lead times are greater than 6 months, install temporary

HVP enclosure of same size and dimensions as purchased MV Switch, and connect feeders. Do Not Energize northeast loop feeder from SE-

4B Breaker if HVP is installed in place of HVS-12 due to equipment lead times. Re-energize HVS-23A.

7. Phase 4 – Upgrade Remaining Loop:

For the rest of the North Campus area, all MV cable will be removed.

The redundant Source B cables will not be replaced. The Source A cables will be retained to maintaining the new loop configuration and keeping loads energized as much as possible while new distribution equipment is acquired. The redundant B-Feeders will first be removed and used to confirm the run lengths between termination points during each phase of construction.

Once all New Loop distribution equipment has been delivered to the site the removal of the existing Feeders and equipment, along with the installation of the new equipment may begin in sequence. Below are descriptions of the work at various areas of the campus. These tasks can be performed sequentially starting at HVP-36, and working counter clockwise around the loop. If the schedule dictates that some areas of work are performed simultaneously it may be necessary to de-energize larger portions of the campus. Outages must be scheduled with the COR at least 3 weeks in advance of work to be performed.

a. Phase 4A – Northeast Campus Area Shutdown:

Phase 4A will begin by opening HVS-31 and HVS-12 which will isolate the north eastern section of the new loop. The following equipment will then be replaced along with all associated medium voltage feeders; HVP-34, XF-1, XF-20, XF-36, XF97, XF-108, PNL-1, and PNL-2V. At this time HVS-36 will also be removed and a cover plate installed once new cables have been installed. HVS-36 will then become HVS-36A. Finally, HVS-31 and HVS-12 can be reclosed restoring power to the north east portion of the loop.

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b. Phase 4B – Northwest Campus Area Shutdown:

To start Phase 4B HVS-23A, HVS-23B, and HVS-31 will be opened to isolate north west area. All medium voltage equipment feeders will be removed. HVP-29 and 30 will be replaced with new enclosures. HVP-24 and 27 will be replaced with new medium voltage switches to be designated as HVS-24 and HVS-27 respectively. XF-2 will be removed and the conduits are to be abandoned in place.

The following equipment will then be replaced in kind; XF-3, XF-

4, XF-5, XF-6, XF-7, XF-11, XF-27, PNL-3, PNL-11, and PNL-27.

Finally new medium voltage feeders will be installed, and tested before closing HVS-31 and HVS-23A.

c. Phase 4C – BCL and B102 Area Shutdown:

Phase 4C begins with isolating the feeder section between HVS-20 and HVS-24 by opening both switches. HVS-23B will then be removed and capped. The following equipment will be removed and replaced with new HVP enclosures; HVS-22, HVS-23A, HVP-20, and HVP-22. HVS will be renamed as HVP-22A and HVP-23A respectively. XF-CL1 will be replaced along with all associated medium voltage feeders.

Finally, all main loop feeders will be replaced.

d. Phase 4D – B112, B119, B150, and B84 Area Shutdown:

HVS-3 and HVS-20 will be opened isolating the area from the main loop. The following equipment can then be removed; HVP-16, HVS-

16, and HVS-18. These will be replaced with new HVP enclosures and the former switches will be renamed HVP-16A and HVP-18A respectively. XF-49 will be replaced in kind and all equipment feeders for the section of the loop will be replaced.

e. Phase 4E – B1301 and K Area Shutdown:

Circuit Breaker NW-4A in building 115 will be opened along with

HVS-3 to isolate the remaining loop section. HVP-2 HVS-A, and

HVP-K become pass through pull points and will be capped. HVS and

HVS-SL1 are replaced along with their associated feeders. XF-

1301, XF-SL1, PNL-K, and PNL-SL1 will be replaced in kind along

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4A will be closed along with HVS-3 completing the Loop upgrade.

f. Phase 4F – Balance the Loop:

This phase is meant to place the loop in its normal operational configuration with all interlocks in place. To start, HVS-27 is opened between HVS-27 and HVS-31. Then all other HVS are closed, followed by both breaker SE-4B in building 115.

8. Phase 5 – North End and Governor’s Mansion Spurs:

Below are descriptions of the work on the two loop Spurs. These tasks can be performed sequentially or if the schedule dictates that some areas of work are performed simultaneously it may be necessary to de-energize larger portions of the campus. Outages must be scheduled with the COR at least 3 weeks in advance of work to be performed. The areas of work include the following:

Governor’s Mansion Area - In B39 (Gov Mansion) area, replace HVS-11, HVP-11, XF-39 and PNL-39. Use new switch HVS-3 to isolate this section for work. This will also isolate XF-43, XF-41, HVP-4, HVS-4 and HVP-8 for work.

Northwest Area - The area in the vicinity of Buildings 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 62 is a spur feeder from the campus loops. These buildings have been removed from the VA campus power loop and are fed independently from WE Energies power services. In this area the work will consist of removing unused feeders and equipment.

a. Phase 5A – Northwest Area Shutdown:

The Northern Loop will be isolated from the main loop by opening

HVS-24’s branch feeder switch. Once that is complete work to remove; HVP-44, XF-12, XF-14, XF-16, XF-19, XF-62, PNL-14, PNL-

16, PNL-19 and PNL-62, can begin. At the same time XF-41, XF-MP-

FDS, and PNL-17 can be replaced in kind. New low voltage duct banks from PNL-41 to building 73 and Light Pole 3625 will also be installed along with new low voltage feeders. This will refeed the loads from PNL-14 and 16.

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Next the new pad for XF-19 and PNL-19 will be installed followed be the installation of associated equipment and feeders. This equipment will refeed loads from PNL-62. Finally, all new medium voltage feeders may be installed and tested before reclosing HVS-

24.

b. Phase 5B – B43 and B39 Area Shutdown:

The New Govener’s Mansion Spur is isolated at HVS-3. Following the spurs isolation, HVS-4, HVs-11, HVP-11, XF-43, and PNL-39 can be removed and replaced. HVP-8 and XF-41 will be removed and capped at the pad as building 41 has been transferred to WE

Energies. All associated feeders can then be removed and replaced.

c. Phase 5C – CLC Panel Replacement:

Utilizing breaker CB-100-CLC, lighting control panel PNL-CLC can be isolated, removed and replaced in kind. This is simply to replace the weather proof enclosure due to the cabinet having a large opening cut into it. This Phase can be removed at the

Campus and COR’s discretion.

9. Phase 6 – Commissioning and Training and Demobilization:

Once the new electrical equipment and feeders are installed, the system must be turned over to the VA. This should include training of VA electrical staff on the functional methodology for the loop topology. This especially includes development of procedures for use of the interlock key system.

Following completion of VA training the Laydown/ Mobilization area will need to be restored to its original condition prior to the start of the project. The project can then be closed out.

J. The buildings of the North Campus of the Medical Center will remain occupied and in service during the performance of work. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be

01 00 00 -11 hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans

Affairs personnel and shall not restrict access for patients and visitors. The Contractor is to provide measures and detour routes as necessary to maintain accessibility.

K. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction areas indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Contractor is to daisy chain a VA padlock with their own so as to allow access for VA personnel. The COR shall provide the VA padlock to the Contractor. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

L. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

M. Utility Services: Outside of coordinated and scheduled outages, maintain existing utility services for the Medical Center at all times.

Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

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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 the COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 4 weeks prior to the desired time and shall be submitted to the

COR for review.

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 the Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. 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.

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

O. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Existing Conditions Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough Existing Conditions Survey with the COR in areas which alterations will occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by the Contractor and submitted to the COR.

1. Existing conditions of buildings applicable to construction.

Exterior, interior, flooring, and surfaces.

2. Existence and conditions of items such as intersecting utilities, fixtures, and equipment.

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of the

COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by

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

01 00 00 -14 provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-

2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas and buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, in contrast to the conditions recorded during the initial existing conditions survey.

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by the Contractor, despite protection measures; and will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. 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.

2. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust, and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: N/A

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

IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the 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

01 00 00 -16 environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

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

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

(FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – NOT USED

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.

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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.

B. Land surveyor or civil engineer is to perform a topographic survey and utility survey.

C. Land surveyor or civil engineer is to create survey drawings.

D. Refer to Specification Section 02 21 13 Site Surveys.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK – NOT USED

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase.

D. The final as-built drawings shall be submitted to the COR electronically within 30 days of reaching the Post-Substantial

Completion Period. Refer to SOW for more details.

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

1.15 MEP COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Prepare and provide coordination drawings showing the location of openings through walls, duct banks, conduit, as well as the location and elevation of utility lines. Drawings required for all areas being remodeled or new and ancillary areas required by such utility runs.

Ancillary area drawings to include equal space on each side of main runs from main source to final location. These drawings, including plans, elevations, and sections as appropriate shall clearly show the

01 00 00 -18 manner in which the utilities fit into the available space and how they relate to each other and to existing building elements and controls for maintenance operations. Drawings shall be of appropriate scale to satisfy the previously stated purposes, but not smaller than 3/8-inch scale.

B. Drawings must be composite (with distinctive colors for the various trades) including but not limited to mechanical piping, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, telecommunications, etc. The submitted drawings for a given area of the project shall show the work to be achieved and how it coordinates with the various trades involved, existing utilities, and construction elements. A complete composite drawing set or complete sets of separate reproducible drawings and

AutoCAD files shall be received by the Government not less than 20 days prior to the scheduled start of the work in the area illustrated by the drawings, for the purpose of showing the contractor's planned method of installation.

C. The objectives of such drawings are to promote carefully planned work sequence, proper trade coordination, and construction coordination with existing utilities in order to assure the expeditious solutions of problems and the installation of lines and equipment as contemplated by the contract documents while avoiding or minimizing additional costs to the contractor and to the Government. In the event the contractor, in coordinating the various installations and in planning the method of installation, finds a conflict in location or elevation of any of the utilities with themselves, with structural items or with other construction items, that were not depicted in the drawings or specifications, the contractor shall bring this conflict to the attention of the contracting officer immediately. In doing so, the contractor shall explain the proposed method of solving the problem or shall request instructions as to how to proceed if adjustments beyond those of usual trades coordination are necessary.

1.16 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

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

Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone

01 00 00 -19 waterproof coating. Also submit two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

Warranty Tags

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

1.18 RESIDENT ENGINEER’S FIELD OFFICE – NOT USED

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new 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:

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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 the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before 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.

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

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

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

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.21 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.22 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workers) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets

01 00 00 -21 where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by the Medical

Center. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workers. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

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, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Heat: 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:

1. Obtain heat by connecting to the Medical Center heating distribution system.

a) Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

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D. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR discretion) of use of water from the Medical Center's system.

1.24 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.25 TESTS

A. As per specification section 26 08 00 the contractor shall perform testing according to the commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns.

The commissioning plan provided by the VA and the assigned

Commissioning Agent will provide a written sequence of what will be tested, method of testing, and pre-functional checklists. It is the contractor’s responsibility to document the results of their tests and submit it to the COR.

B. 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.

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C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. 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. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time 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 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals (one hard copy and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in

01 00 00 -24 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.