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Replace Boiler Plant Brine Tank for 636A6-22-104 VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VA CIHCS) April 24, 2025

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

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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

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00 01 11 Certifications Page 04-25 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 01-24 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, And Samples 06-25 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 35 Special Inspections 08-17 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 08-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 12-23 02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 31 00 Steel Decking 11-18 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 11-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES – NOT USED

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21 07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 01-21

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-22

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 91 00 Painting 01-21 09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems For Walls, Ceilings And Block CMU 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15 21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 01-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distributions 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC) – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22 26 05 19 Low Voltage Power Conductors and Cables 11-22 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

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26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22 26 24 16 Panel Boards 11-22 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 11-22 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 11-22

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS – NOT USED

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY – NOT USED

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork (SHORT FORM) 08-23

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

DIVISION 323 – XTERIOR IMPROVEMENTSUTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

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CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

Civil Engineer and Coordinating Professional:

Typed or Printed Name: Lee Koppy

License Number: 18108

License Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Structural Engineer and Coordinating Professional:

Typed or Printed Name: Adam Adams

License Number: 22449

Architect and Coordinating Professional:

Typed or Printed Name: Thomas Allen Olesak

License Number: ARC07582

License Expiration Date: 06/30/2025

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CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer and Coordinating Professional:

Typed or Printed Name: Keith Homstad

License Number: P39038

Electrical Engineer:

Typed or Printed Name: Andrew Weber

License Number: P28476

License Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

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VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VA CIHCS) April 24,2025

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VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VA CIHCS)

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GL000 COVER SHEET

GL002 ABBREVIATIONS

GC101 BASEMENT LEVEL INFECTION CONTROL PLAN

GC111 BASEMENT AND FIRST LEVEL PHASING PLAN

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA101 BASEMENT LEVEL – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PLAN –

LEAD PAINT REMOVAL

SURVEY

CS101 EXISTING CONDITIONS

STRUCTURAL

S001 NOTE SHEET

S101 FOOTING & FOUNDATION PLAN

S201 FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S301 FOUNDATION & FRAMING PLANS

ARCHITECTURAL

AS101 ARCHITECTURAL SITE AND LOGISTICS PLAN

AE101 BASEMENT LEVEL CODE SUMMARY AND FLOOR PLAN-

OVERALL

AE102 BASEMENT LEVEL – ENLARGED FLOOR AND DEMO PLAN

AE111 FIRST LEVEL – FLOOR PLAN AND PARTIAL DEMO PLAN

PLUMBING

P001 PLUMBING SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES

PD101 PARTIAL BASEMENT LEVEL-PLUMBING DEMOITION

(PHASE2)

VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VA CIHCS) April 24,2025

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PL101 TEMPORARY BRINE TANK LOCATION PLAN (PHASE 1)

PL102 PARTIAL BASEMENT LEVEL-TEMPORARY BRINE TANK

PIPING (PHASE 1)

PL103 PARTIAL BASEMENT LEVEL – PLUMBING PLAN

(PHASES 4&5)

P501 PLUMBING DETAILS

P601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

P701 TEMPORARY FLOW DIAGRAM

P702 TEMPORARY FLOW DIATRAM DEMO

P703 FINAL FLOW DIAGRAM

FIRE PROTECTION

FX101 FIRE SUPPRESSION FLOOR PLAN

ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS, ABBREV, GENERAL NOTES

ED101 BASEMENT LEVEL ELECTRICAL DEMO – PHASE 2

EL101 BASEMENT LEVEL LIGHTING PLAN – PHASE 4

EP101 TEMP BRINE TANK POWER PLAN – PHASE 1

EP102 POWER PLAN – PHASES 4&5

E601 ELECTRICAL DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for __VA CENTRAL IOWA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (VA

CICHS)__as required by drawings and specifications.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Work includes general construction, replacing two brine generation tanks and one brine tank with a soft water system utilizing free-standing poly tanks, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction, temporary equipment, temporary power, temporary dust and entry barriers, mobilization and de-mobilization, site restoration and cleanup. Please reference construction drawings and Statement of Work for more details.

B. NO ALTERNATIVE BIDS:

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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without the written permission of the Contracting Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The

General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

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C. Guards:

1. No guards will be required. Security fence must be installed and secured when contractors are not present.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or

“Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

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6. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of

“sensitive information”.

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

“Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access.

Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of 2 to 5 vehicles shall be permitted to park at construction site. Employee vehicles and equipment and trailers must remain in the designated parking and laydown areas to help reduce congestion.

Roadways for shuttle movement must not be restricted.

Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility

Manager.

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

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B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the

Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them 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 as determined by the COR .

E. Workers are subject to rules of 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

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G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

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

Contractor's materials and equipment 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 of such indication, where directed by COR . All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

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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.

The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable COR and

Contractor, as follows:

Phase 1:

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Install a temporary brine tank (ST-3), and controllers on the exterior of the building (Loca(on to be plan north/west corner of boiler house, leaving enough room to plug the shu,le in. Demo concrete under the loading dock door, core holes into the basement and tap and (e the new system into exis(ng, run hard water and electrical to the temporary tank, insulate and install heat tape on all exterior piping components as well as the temporary brine tank, and run brine line back to exis(ng system. Verify opera(on of controls and the temporary tank’s ability to supply brine to the exis(ng (E) Day Brine Tank. This work will include installa(on of temporary electrical, for controller and heat trace, the brine will be gravity fed into the day tank and level controlled.

Phase 2:

Once the temporary brine (ST-3) tank has been placed into opera(on the structural demoli(on can begin by installing shoring and bracing all required loca(ons prior to demo of exis(ng concrete slab located above the brine tanks. Erect temporary walls to control access and dust.

Demolish select walls and ceiling/parking lot as required for replacement due to structural concerns or for installa(on of new brine storage tanks (ST-1, ST-2). Demolish and remove (2) exis(ng brine tanks (Exis(ng Salt Basin), pumps and ancillary equipment. The exis(ng day tank and controls will remain in place, supplying brine to the resin bead set un(l phase 5 of construc(on. Demo and remove all un-used natural gas pipe, spire and handrail surrounding spire.

Phase 3:

Inspect and correct any structural concrete that has been compromised by oxide jacking.

Prepare area for new equipment and tanks (ST-1, ST-2) by installing housekeeping pad. Install high performance coa(ngs to the floor, wall and ceiling/roof within the brine tank enclosure and any other areas as required per arch drawings. Inspect and replace all fire sprinkler heads and any fire protec(on piping that has been damaged by corrosion per Fire Protec(on

Engineer’s drawings.

Phase 4:

Install (2) new poly brine tanks (ST-1, ST-2), install two redundant brine pumps (BP-1, BP-2), install pump controller(s), ancillary fill equipment and (e system into exis(ng Day Tank. Once the system has been shown to operate correctly and supply the exis(ng Day Tank as designed.

Both resin bead sets will be regenerated, and the exis(ng day tank will be replaced with a new

01 00 00 -9 day tank (DT-1). Once equipment is installed and opera(ng, replace structural walls and ceiling per arch and structural drawings.

Phase 5:

Install volumetric flow meter(s) and controller on resin bead system along with (2) new control valves. This will control the dura(on and regen cycles for the resin bead systems. The brine system will operate independently of the resin bead set and only control based on the level in the day tank. Once the system is opera(ng and supplying Brine as demand requires, demo temporary Brine Tank (ST-3), demo temporary controllers on the exterior of the building.

Backfill and replace concrete under the loading dock door, repair core holes into the basement and demo hard water pipe and brine pipe back to exis(ng system (e points, demo insula(on and heat tape on piping components.

Phase 6:

Commission new brine system and ensure resin bead system is receiving appropriate flow and salinity and provide report to the VA. Remove all temporary shoring and dust capture walls, demobilize and remove all equipment, tools and garbage from site. Complete punch list and return the site and system to the VA.

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that

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Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

J. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. 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.

K. 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 a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or

Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or

01 00 00 -11 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.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center

Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

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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.

M. 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.

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

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

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

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O. 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 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 noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the

Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the

Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical

Center.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government.

When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of

Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the

Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with

Contractor's operation.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl

(PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and

01 00 00 -14 capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of

Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal

Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The

EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance

Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform

Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form

8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the

Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

a) Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261.....Identification and Listing of Hazardous

Waste

40 CFR 262.....Standards Applicable to Generators of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263.....Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761.....PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use

Prohibitions

49 CFR 172.....Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173.....Shippers - General Requirements for

Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173.....Subpart A General

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49 CFR 173.....Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous

Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173.....Subpart J Other Regulated Material;

Definitions and Preparation

TSCA...........Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7

1.8 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

01 00 00 -16 repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL

CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage

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

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and

Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions.

A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the

(appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

01 00 00 -18 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 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 and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

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

Warranty of Construction at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one setof the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by

01 00 00 -19 future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting

Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the

Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the

Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of

Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

f. Names, addresses and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

i. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and

Maintenance manuals.

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

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

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

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

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

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B. Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment

Bonds must remain effective throughout the construction period.

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

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the

Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting

Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

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

Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer for the

01 00 00 -22 execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the

Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service

Requirements:

E. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting

Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the

“Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within

4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

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2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within

8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

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

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

a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems

Fire suppression systems.

Fire alarm system(s).

b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c) Code 1 Doors

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

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

d) Code 3-Doors

Overhead doors not operational.

Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e) Code 1-Electrical

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

Security lights.

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Smoke detectors.

f) Code 2-Electrical

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

g) Code 3-Electrical

Exterior lights not operational.

h) Code 1-Gas

Leaks and pipeline breaks.

i) Code 1-Heat

Power failure affecting heat.

j) Code 1-Plumbing

Hot water heater failure.

2) Leaking water supply pipes

k) Code 2-Plumbing

Flush valves not operating properly

Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

Toilet leaking at base.

l) Code 3- Plumbing

Leaky faucets.

m) Code 3-Interior

Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling.

Casework damaged.

n) Code 1-Roof Leaks

Damage to property is occurring.

o) Code 2-Water (Exterior)

No water to facility.

p) Code 2-Water (Hot)

No hot water in portion of building listed.

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q) Code 3

All work not listed above.

F. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contracting Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating.

Also submit tworecord 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

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance

01 00 00 -26 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.

1.14 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:

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

01 00 00 -27 vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

Government.

B. 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.

1.15 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

01 00 00 -28 approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets 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 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.

1.16 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

01 00 00 -29 paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the Medical Center a monthly record of the

Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

D. 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 Medical Center heating distribution system.

E. 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.

F. 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

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COR discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

G. Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil required for boiler cleaning, normal initial boiler-burner setup and adjusting, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be furnished by the Government. Fuel required for prolonged boiler-burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of boiler, burner, or control devices shall be furnished and paid by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.17 TESTS

A. 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.

B. Conduct final tests required in…