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Part 3 of 4 – VA Specifications

Upgrade Interior Signage and Wayfinding Project 548-23-105

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Project Specifications

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West Palm Beach Upgrade Interior Signage and Wayfinding Construction Specifications

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 35 26

Reference Standards 01 42 19 Safety Requirements

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED}

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Interior Signage

DIVISION 11 – 25 (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27-05-11 Requirements for Comm Installation 27-05-26 Grounding and Bonding for Comm System 27-05-33 Raceways and Boxes for Comm System

DIVISION 28-30 (NOT USED)

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

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26 27 26 Wiring Devices

27 15 00 Comm Structured Cabling christoph basham Cross-Out

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

The drawings and graphical standard document listed below this specification form a part of the contract.

Sheets are organized IAW VA National CAD Standard: Sheets are grouped in order of discipline; groups are in order of building (for each site). Each sheet number is unique and should be referenced by full sheet number.

Part 1 VA WPB INTERIOR SIGN PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 11x17 040725 Section 01

1a - Project Narrative 1b - Personnel & Location(s)

Section 02 Typefaces & Symbols Mounts & Locations Signage Layouts

Section 03 Sign Specification Drawings

Section 04 Sign Message Schedule(s)

Section 05 Sign Location Plan(s)

Part II VA WPB INT 30X42 SIGN LOCATION PLANS 040725

AS 100 - AS100.2 FLOOR 9

AS101 - AS101.3 FLOOR 8

AS102 - AS102.2 FLOOR 7

AS103 - AS103.2 FLOOR 6

AS104 - AS104.2 FLOOR 5

AS105 - AS105.3 FLOOR 4

AS106 - AS106.2 FLOOR 3

AS107 - AS107.5 FLOOR 2

AS108 - AS108.5 FLOOR 1

AS109 - AS109.2 FLOOR B

E-001 ELECTRICAL LEGENDS &SYMBOLS

E-002 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES

EL-101 ELECTRIFIED SIGN LOCATION PLAN LEVEL1

EL102 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLANS LEVEL 1

EL103 ELECTRICAL SIGN LOCATION PLANS LEVEL 2

EL-104 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLANS LEVEL 2

EL-105 ELECTRIFIED SIGN LOCATION PLANS LEVEL 3

EL-106 ELECTRIFIED SIGN LOCATION PLANS LEVEL 4

EL-107 ELECTRIFIED SIGN LOCATION PLANS LEVEL 5

EL-108 ELECTRIFIED SIGN LOCATION PLANS LEVEL 6

EL-109 ELECTRIFIED SIGN LOCATION PLANS LEVEL 7

EL-110 ELECTRIFIED SIGN LOCATION PLANS LEVEL 8

EL-111 ELECTRIFIED SIGN LOCATION PLANS LEVEL 9

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-801 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E-802 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

NOTE:

SIGNAGE TYPES, SECTIONS, DETAILS, SCHEDULE, MESSAGES

A set of illustrations that graphically show mounting heights, relation to other signs, building features are formatted as 11x17 and are an integral part of the contract. They form an interpretive basis for the continuity and quality of the entire Signage and Wayfinding Project

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTSRESTORATIO…………………………………………………………………………..18

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.15 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.22 TESTS

1.23 INSTRUCTIONS

1.24 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.25 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT & ITEMS

1.26 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.27 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.28 SAFETY SIGN

1.29 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.30 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.31 ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1. Contractor shall completely prepare site for Signage and Wayfinding elements including demolition and removal of existing structures and furnish labor and materials and perform work as required by drawings and specifications for Project #548-23-105, Upgrade Interior Signage and Wayfinding at West Palm Beach VAHCS) WPB VA) campus located at 7305 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Florida 33410.

2. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the WPB VA Medical Center Engineering Officer.

3. 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 ITEMS

BID ITEM #1 (BASE BID):

1. Provide complete signage system including support and anchor components, consistent with the

Drawings, Project Manual and all references listed. Provide electrical power and data circuits to any and all illuminated signs. Provide data circuits to smart signs. .

2. Remove all existing signs replaced by the associated new signs. Patch, repair and refinish any damaged substrate after removing an existing sign unless the replacement sign covers the disturbed area. In that case, repair and patch only, depressions or obvious damage uncovered.

3. Includes interior signs, symbols and logos mounted as indicated in associated drawings and location plans:

BID ITEM #2 (Additive Bid Alternate #1): Digital Information Boards and Associated Infrastructure

Includes the fabrication, installation, and sign types W-1 and W-2, and the electrical and data cabling associated with these wayfinding signs and lighting IAW drawings and specifications.

BID ITEM #3 (Additive Bid Alternate #2): Regulatory Signs

Furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision to properly provide and install regulatory signage to include sign types listed below:

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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings, specifications, and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted or electronically from the contracting officer. All printed copies of drawings and contract documents will made by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. The VA will not provide hard copy documents to the Contractor.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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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 security arrangements can be provided for the employees to enter and work on the site. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section. This notice is also separate from any additional security and badging requirements provided for elsewhere in this contract.

3. For any request for working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the

General Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer’s Representative a minimum of 5 business day notice so that security can be arranged and notifications can be made. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdowns described later in this section.

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

Officer. Photography of VA patients, families, visitors, staff, or any photos including any other person on VA property is strictly prohibited without written permission of the

Contracting Officer. Should any contractor staff be found taking photographs of any person on VA property all such photos will be required to be immediately destroyed in the presence of the Contracting Officer, and the person responsible for taking the photographs will be permanently removed from all campuses of the VA Pittsburgh.

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 in these cases.

C. Guards: (Not Used)

D. Key Control(Not Used) 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 manuals 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. 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 and all copies of it to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

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

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

7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

b. “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 at least 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. No parking is permitted on site during this project. No permits for parking onsite will be issued during this project. Any employee of the general contractor or any subcontractor found parking onsite may be issued a citation and fine by the VA Police at any time. Any employee of the general contractor or any subcontractor found parking onsite will be asked to remove their vehicle from the site immediately and that employee will be permanently prohibited from working on this project for the duration of this contract.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the

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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, staging, and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the

COR. All space(s) provided by the COR are not to be considered permanent. The COR may request that the contractor relocate, enlarge, shrink, and/or eliminate any or all spaces provided during the project. All reconfiguration of space shall be done at no additional cost to the government.

E. All workers are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct. The contractor may request at any time the COR provide all medical center policy statements with regard to conduct.

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others (including all other contractors). 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 Medical Center as a whole, including all medical center clinical and administrative services, 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 any buildings that are occupied during construction jointly by patients and/or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, unless specifically permitted in writing by the COR.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas 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 at all times.

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 and subject to written approval by the COR.

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 the COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the

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COR and 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.

Phasing:

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 at any location in the medical center. 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 measures to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

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 10 degrees C (50 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.

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 at all locations inside the medical center. 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 COR and Project

Supervisor. 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.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 14 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state planned work, 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 and at a date and time other than Contractor’s original request. Performance of a utility outage at other than the Contractor’s requested date and time to minimize impact on medical center operations shall not be a basis for additional contract time, cost, or contract delay and shall be done at no additional cost to the government.

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

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service may be interrupted on approval of COR without the above specified notices. 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.

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

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 unless otherwise approved in writing by the COR.

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

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. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and any other designated VA representative of all buildings and areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access. The Contractor shall then furnish a complete signed report for concurrence of the COR and the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of buildings.

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR and/or Contracting Officer, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR

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01 00 00-10 together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and all other surfaces and items as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

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

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

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

Contractor from Medical Center.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government unless otherwise noted by the Contracting Officer, COR, or contract documents. 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 contractor in advance of work.

1.9 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work.

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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 workmen to any existing work including, but not limited to, 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. In the event immediate repair/restoration is unable to be completed contractor shall, at their own expense, provide temporary works, utility services, generating equipment, etc.

as necessary to fully maintain medical center’s operations until such time as final repair may be accomplished.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems whose locations are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled

"CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS"

(FAR 52.236-2).

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

A. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn by the contractor from the existing conditions shown on drawings.

E. Government does not guarantee that other conditions will not be encountered. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of Veterans

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

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES - Not Required

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer

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1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK - Not Required

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from the base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the

Contractor.

F. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to COR.

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full-sized 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 insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR’s review, as often as requested. Failure of the contractor to maintain accurate as-built drawings may be the basis for denial of progress payments until the as-built drawings are adequately updated.

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 and Contracting Officer.

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

1.14 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 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.

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1.15 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

NOT USED

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

(NOT USED)

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use elevators Nos. 10 & 11 in Building No. 1 for daily use between the hours of (confirm with COR). and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, overloading, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractor’s expense.

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

NOT USED

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when 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.

1.20 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

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B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the 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. 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, torpedoes, or any other 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:

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 COR’s discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system. Contractor shall obey and complete all required piping sanitizing as required by the COR at no cost to the VA. Contractor shall maintain constant pressure within medical center’s domestic water system at all time. Failure to do so will require contractor to sanitize the medical center’s entire domestic water system.

1.21 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

(NOT USED)

1.22 TESTS

(NOT USED)

1.23 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.

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B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies 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 continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site.

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

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

1.24 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. Equipment furnished by Government to be installed by Contractor will be furnished to Contractor at the Medical Center.

B. Storage space for equipment shall be provided by the Contractor at the job site, and the

Contractor shall be prepared to unload and store such equipment therein upon its receipt at the

Medical Center.

C. Notify Contracting Officer in writing, 90 days in advance, of date on which Contractor will be

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01 00 00-16 prepared to receive equipment furnished by Government. Arrangements will then be made by the Government for delivery of equipment.

1. Immediately upon delivery of equipment, Contractor shall arrange for a joint inspection thereof with a representative of the Government. At such time the Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of equipment described, make notations, and immediately furnish the

Government representative with a written statement as to its condition or shortages.

2. Contractor thereafter is responsible for such equipment until such time as acceptance of contract work is made by the Government.

D. Equipment furnished by the Government will be delivered in a partially assembled (knock down) condition in accordance with existing standard commercial practices, complete with all fittings, fastenings, and appliances necessary for connections to respective services installed under contract. All fittings and appliances (i.e., couplings, ells, tees, nipples, piping, conduits, cables, and the like) necessary to make the connection between the Government furnished equipment item and the utility stub-up shall be furnished and installed by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

E. Completely assemble and install the Government furnished equipment in place ready for proper operation in accordance with specifications and drawings.

F. Furnish supervision of installation of equipment at construction site by qualified factory trained technicians regularly employed by the equipment manufacturer.

G.

1.25 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT & ITEMS

(NOT USED)

1.26 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

(NOT USED)

1.27 CONSTRUCTION SIGN - Not Required

A. Provide a Construction Sign on each campus and where directed by the COR. All wood members shall be framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 0.7 mm (24 gage) galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 100 by 100 mm (4 inch by 4 inch) posts (or equivalent round posts) set 1200 mm (four feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 900 mm (three feet) above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 50 x 100 mm (two by four inch) material as directed.

B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two coats of white gloss paint. Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

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

D. Standard Detail Drawing Number SD10000-01 (Found on VA TIL) of construction sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is made a part of this specification. Reference

VA Technical Information Library (TIL) Standard Details (PG 18-4) located at

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1.28 SAFETY SIGN - Not Required

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm (three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm

(four feet) above ground.

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

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

D. Standard Detail Drawing Number SD10000-02(Found on VA TIL) of safety sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is made a part of this specification. Reference

VA Technical Information Library (TIL) Standard Details (PG 18-4) located at www.cfm.va.gov/TIL.

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

1.29 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

(Not Used)

1.30 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

A. Not Used

1.31 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Not Used

1.32 ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL

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A. Summary:

1. A/E Design Submissions, Shop drawing and product data submittals in addition to hardcopies shall also be transmitted to the Government (PDF) format using Submittal

Exchange (www.submittalexchange.com) or equal pre-approved website service designed specifically for transmitting submittals between all construction team members.

2. The intent of electronic submittals is to expedite the construction process by reducing paperwork, improving information flow, and decreasing turnaround time.

3. The electronic submittal process is not intended for color samples, color charts, or physical material samples.

B. Procedures:

1. Create submittal log in Submittal Exchange by inserting required submittals listed in individual design submission requirements and specification sections.

2. Submittal Preparation - Contractor may use any or all of the following options:

a. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide electronic (PDF) submittals to Contractor via the Submittal Exchange website.

b. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide electronic (PDF) submittals to Contractor via email.

c. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide paper submittals to Scanning Service which electronically scans and converts to PDF format.

3. Printed Submittals: Provide two printed sets of submittals for shop drawings for structural framing in addition to electronic submittals.

4. Contractor shall review and apply electronic stamp certifying that the submittal complies with the requirements of the Contract Documents including verification of manufacturer / product, dimensions and coordination of information with other parts of the work.

5. Contractor shall transmit each submittal to Architect using the Submittal Exchange website, www.submittalexchange.com.

6. The Government as well as design Architect/Engineer review comments will be made available on the Submittal Exchange website for downloading. Contractor will receive email notice of completed review.

7. Distribution of reviewed submittals to subcontractors and suppliers is the responsibility of the Contractor.

8. Submit paper copies of any reviewed submittals not submitted electronically at project closeout for record purposes in accordance with Section 01 77 19 –

Contract Closeout.

C. Costs:

1. Contractor shall include the full cost of Submittal Exchange project subscription in their http://www.submittalexchange.com/

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01 00 00-19 proposal. This cost is included in the Contract Amount. Contact Submittal Exchange at

1-800-714-0024 to verify cost prior to bid.

2. The intent is for Submittal Exchange service cost to be in lieu of postage or shipping costs typically paid for paper submittals. Service cost is a net cost savings to Contractor because submittals sent electronically do not need to be shipped physically.

3. After award of contract, training will be provided by Submittal Exchange regarding use of website and PDF submittals. Contact Submittal Exchange at 1-800-714-0024.

4. Internet Service and Equipment Requirements:

a. Email address and Internet access at Contractor’s main office.

b. Adobe Acrobat (www.adobe.com), Bluebeam PDF Revu (www.bluebeam.com), or other similar PDF review software for applying electronic stamps and comments.

D. Products:

1. Basis of specification is Submittal Exchange website system for electronic construction submittals (www.submittalexchange.com) or equal.

2. Substitution may be considered if submitted prior to bid date for pre-approval. Product requirements:

a. Independently hosted, web-based system for automated tracking, storage, and distribution of contract submittals, Requests For Information, and other contract related documents. FTP sites, e-mail exchanges, and server-based systems hosted from inside a contractor’s office will not be considered are not acceptable.

b. Utilize 256-bit SSL encryption and hosted at SAS70 Type II compliant data centers.

c. Minimum five years documented experience of use on comparable commercial construction projects. “Comparable commercial construction projects” shall be defined as documented use on a minimum of five hundred governmental, public-entity, or private sector projects each of $1 million construction value or greater.

d. Minimum five years documented 99.5% website uptime.

e. Unlimited individual user accounts and system access for all project subcontractors, general contractor, owner staff, architect, design consultants, and sub-consultants, with no additional fees for those parties to access the system.

f. Separate locations for owner, architect, design consultant, and sub-consultant review comments with contractors restricted from viewing comments until final review or release by owner or primary design consultant.

g. Full version histories and dates of exchanges automatically tracked and available for viewing, searching, and reporting in a linear log format compatible with AIA G712.

h. Functionality to group submittals as required packages and apply forms and review

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i. Functionality for integrated online PDF viewing and review, including graphical markups and stamps, for owner, architect, design consultants, sub-consultants, and general contractor without need for additional software purchase.

j. Automatic, configurable email notifications for each project team member for new and reviewed submittals and other items.

k. Automatic, configurable email reminders of past due items.

l. Customized, automated PDF form generation for submittals, RFIs, and other documents matching standard templates used by owner, design consultants, sub-consultants, and general contractor. Documentation and demonstration of automatic form generation using each entity’s templates must be submitted as part of any substitution request.

m. Prior to project start, system vendor shall create submittal log with all required items from project manual or submittal register. Owner or primary design consultant shall have full control over required items list and access to edit, add, or remove items during project.

n. System vendor shall provide minimum one-hour live web meeting training sessions to contractors, design consultants, sub- consultants, and owners staff prior to project start.

o. System vendor shall make available minimum thirty-minute live web meeting training sessions for subcontractors at least twice weekly for the entire duration of the project.

p. System vendor shall provide access for owner, design consultants, sub-consultants, general contractor, and subcontractors to live technical…