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548-CSI-139

Renovate IR Cath Lab

West Palm Beach VAMC

7305 North Military Trail

West Palm Beach, Fl. 33410

3131 Newmark Drive, Suite 200

Miamisburg, OH 45342

305 East Drive, Suite H

Melbourne, FL 32904

Project Specifications - Construction Documents

RDC/JPA Project: #23093.00

October 1, 2025

Renovate IR Cath Lab TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 31 00 .01 Project Management & Coordination (AE PROVIDED)

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 01-24

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23

01 35 26 Safety Requirements for Major Projects 05-24

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

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 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 41 16 Plastic Laminate Clad Architectural Cabinets (AE PROVIDED)

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

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08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 04-22

08 32 13 ICU Sliding Glass Doors 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 01-21

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 67 23.60 Resinous Urethan and Epoxy Mortar Flooring (RES-6A) 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 76 00 O.R. Integrated Modular Air Delivery Manifold (AE PROVIDED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 00 Countertops 12-23

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 01-21

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

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22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 05/24

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 05-23

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 05-23

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment 03-23

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 03-23

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 03-23

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-23

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-23

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-23

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-24

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 36.26 Wireways for Radiology Equipment 11-22

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-22

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-22

26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 11-22

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 11-22

26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

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27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 11-22

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

Renovate IR Cath Lab GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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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 the site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for 548-CSI-139

Renovate IR Cath Lab at West Palm Beach VA Medical Center as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the COR.

C. Offices of RDC/JPA Architecture, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by the Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by a testing laboratory retained by the

Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

1. Normal working hours for this contract will be from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM (local time), Monday through Friday, except for weekends and established Federal Holidays.

2. Performing on-site work outside normal working hours will require approval from the

Contracting Officer and the COR. Requests shall be submitted via email at least 72 hours prior to the requested date and at no additional cost to the Government. Approvals are subject to the availability of on-site staff.

F. The Key Personnel assigned by the contractor for the performance of work on this contract shall be acceptable to VA in terms of personal and professional conduct and technical knowledge.

Should the assignment to this contract of any person by the contractor be deemed to conflict with the interests of VA, or in the event performance is deemed to be unsatisfactory at any time during the life of the contract, the Contracting Officer may notify the contractor and request the person be removed from the assignment. The reason for removal will be documented, and a request to

01 00 00 -2 receive key personnel replacement within three (3) business days of the notification will be made.

Replacement of key personnel qualifications shall be equal to or greater than those of the key personnel being replaced. Employment and staffing difficulties will not be justification for failure to meet established schedules. The contractor is required to submit a resume with qualifications for the proposed replacement, which shall be approved by the COR and CO prior to the replacement starting work.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM I, BASE BID: All Work included to complete the project, Renovate IR Cath Lab, at the

West Palm Beach VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Work includes general construction, alterations required for structural, fire suppression, plumbing, mechanical, electric work and certain other items as described in the specifications and drawings.

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 the 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 subcontractors 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 the 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 the 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.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting

Officer's Representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of the project, including toolboxes and parked machines, and take any emergency action.

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2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE, and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

2. The General Contractor is responsible for the 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, photographs, and drawings may be marked “Law

Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit 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 the 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 the 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 a 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.

E. 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. VA shall allow the General Contractor and its employees to park in designated surface

Parking Lot #23 only. Contractor to coordinate with VA COR.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

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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 the 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 of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with the normal functioning of the Medical

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by the Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. 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 the 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:

I. Phasing:

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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 measures 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:

a. Installation, commissioning, maintenance of new IR Cath Lab equipment, and maintaining existing Cardiac Lab operations for the duration of construction. The

Contractor is required to review, on-site with the COR and End User, what operations are to be minimally interrupted.

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 the accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Construct new Transition Area and relocate entrance to existing Cardiac Lab, including relocation of existing med gas and low air returns inside Cardiac lab.

Phase II: Construct new IR Cath Lab

J. Building No.1 will be occupied during performance of work, but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Certain areas of Building No. 1 will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods as listed below:

AREA PERIOD

(a) Ex. IR Cath Lab Phase I

(b) Ex. Cardiac Lab Phase II

2. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all materials 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 Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

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3. Immediate areas of alteration not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

K. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to the Contractor, the Contractor shall accept the 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 the site with the 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 the Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

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 Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS, and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY

AND SECURITY, for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of the proposed interruption. The request shall state the 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 the least inconvenience to the operations of the Medical

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

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.

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.

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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.

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

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 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the

Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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, 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

01 00 00 -8 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).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces 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 workers 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 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.

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

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and 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 Regulations (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

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

1.9 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 the original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of the 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, 01 00 00 -10 reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

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

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.10 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.

1.11 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of 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 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 the due date and whether the 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 the time of acceptance, by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer.

Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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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.

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.

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.

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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 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 the situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours, and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate the 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 workdays and work continuously to completion or relief.

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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 is not cooling properly.

c) Code 1 Doors

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

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

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.

Smoke detectors.

f) Code 2-Electrical

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

l) Code 3- Plumbing

Leaky faucets.

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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 the facility.

p) Code 2-Water (Hot)

No hot water in a portion of the building listed.

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

Warranty Tags

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.12 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

01 00 00 -15 contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.13 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 the following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National

Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

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 or replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

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1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractors will not be allowed the use of existing patient elevators.

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

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for the use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. The contractor may use elevators Nos. S-4 &

S-5 in Building No. 1 for daily use during normal working hours and for special non-recurring 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 the 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 the elevator and the rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by the action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractor's expense.

4. If the brake lining of elevators is excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining at the contractor's expense.

5. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractors expense, if recommended by elevator inspector after the elevator is released by the Contractor.

6. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at the time it was placed in service of the Contractor as approved by the Contracting Officer.

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 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 the Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

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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 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 the Medical Center heating distribution system.

a) Steam is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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 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…