S02- Attachment 1 - Butler EHRM IU - Specs.pdf

11 October 2023

EHRM

INFRASTRUCTURE

UPGRADES

PROJECT #: 529-22-700

BUTLER VA MEDICAL CENTER

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA

SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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30 November 2023

EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES PROJECT #: 529-22-700

BUTLER VA MEDICAL CENTER – BUTLER, PA PUB. DATE: 2023-11

SEALS PAGE 00 01 07 - 1

SECTION 00 01 07

SEALS PAGE

CERTIFICATION

The technical material and data contained in these Contract Documents were prepared under the supervision and direction of the undersigned, whose seal, as a licensed professional to practice as such, is affixed below.

James M. King, Registered Architect Division 0-4 & 7-10

Dante Valdez, S.E.

Structural Engineering Division 5

Michael Hubbard, P.E.

Mechanical Engineer Division 21-23

Ryan Litzko, P.E.

Electrical Engineer Division 25-28

BUTLER VA MEDICAL CENTER – BUTLER, PA PUB. DATE: 2023-11

SEALS PAGE 00 01 07 - 2

Peter Bailey, P.E.

Civil Engineering Division 31-33

VHABUTGallaR Seal

BUTLER VA MEDICAL CENTER – BUTLER, PA PUB. DATE: 2022-07

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 01

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11-21 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 02-23 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-22 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 01-21

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 01-21

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 01-21 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 01-21 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21 08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 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 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 66 00 Static Dissipative Sealer for Concrete Substrates 01-21 09 67 23.60 Resinous Urethane and Epoxy Mortar Flooring (RES-6A and RES 6B) 01-21 09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 01-14

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15 21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 01-15 21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 05-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 11-22 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 12-23

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 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 Insulation 02-20 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23 23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 04-20 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 06-23 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 03-23 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 03-23 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-23

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

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 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-23 23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-23 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

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 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 11-22 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-22 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 11-22 26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 11-22 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 11-22 26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 11-22 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 11-22 26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22 26 25 11 Busways 11-22 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 11-22 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22 26 32 13 Engine Generators 11-22 26 32 13 Engine Generators 11-22 26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 11-22 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 11-22 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 11-22 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 11-22 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 11-22 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 11-22

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 05 36 Cable Trays for Communications Systems 11-21 27 05 53 Identification for Communications Systems 11-21 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 11 16 Communications Cabinets, Racks, Frames, and Enclosures 11-21 27 11 19 Communications Termination Blocks and Patch Panels 11-21 27 11 26 Communications Rack Mounted Power Protection and Power Strips 11-21 27 13 13 Communications Copper Backbone Cabling 11-21 27 13 13.13 Communications Copper Cable Splicing and Termination 11-21 27 13 23 Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling 11-21 27 15 13 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling 11-21 27 15 13.13 Communications Optical Fiber Cable Splicing and Terminations 11-21 27 16 19 Communications Patch Cords, Station Cord, & Cross-Connect Wire 09-15

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 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 13 53 Security Access Detection 09-11 28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 07-22 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 07-22 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility System 11-16 33 10 00 Water Utilities 07-22 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 07-22 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 07-22

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VHABUTGallaR Text Box Section 01 33 23.1 List of Sole Source Items Section 02 21 13 Site Surveys Section 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement Butler VA Section 02 83 33.13 Lead Based Pain

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-001 COVER

G-002 DRAWING INDEX

CIVIL

CS001 CIVIL SHEET INDEX AND GENERAL NOTES

CS100 OVERALL CIVIL SITE PLAN

CS150 MCR BUILDING SITE PLAN

CG100 OVERALL EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CG101 EROSION CONTROL GENERAL NOTES AND DETAILS

CG150 MCR BUILDING EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CG151 MCR BUILDING GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN

CG152 MCR BUILDING STORMWATER BMP PLAN

CU150 MCR BUILDING UTILITY PLAN

CU160 CIVIL UTILITY CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

CU161 CIVIL UTILITY CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

CU200 FIBER OPTIC GENERAL NOTES

CU300 OVERALL FIBER OPTIC OUTSIDE PLANT UTILITY PLAN

CU301 FIBER OPTIC OUTSIDE PLANT UTILITY PLAN

CU302 FIBER OPTIC OUTSIDE PLANT UTILITY PLAN

CU303 FIBER OPTIC OUTSIDE PLANT UTILITY PLAN

CU304 FIBER OPTIC OUTSIDE PLANT UTILITY PLAN

CU400 FIBER OPTIC RISER DIAGRAMS

CU500 COMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

CU501 COMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

CU502 COMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

CU503 COMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

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CU504 COMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

CU505 COMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S-001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

S-002 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

S-003 ABRREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

S-004 TYPICAL WIND LOAD DIAGRAMS

S-101 FOUNDATION PLAN

S-111 ROOF PLAN

21S-100 TR ROOM, BUILDING 21 -PLANS AND SECTION

S-201 STRUCTURAL WALL ELEVATIONS

S-202 STRUCTURAL WALL ELEVATIONS

S-501 TYPICAL CONCRETE DETAILS -SHEET 1

S-502 TYPICAL CONCRETE DETAILS -SHEET 2

S-503 CONCRETE FOUNDATION DETAILS

S-511 TYPICAL STRUCTURAL STEEL DETAILS

S-512 TYPICAL STRUCTURAL STEEL DETAILS

S-515 TYPICAL STRUCTURAL STEEL DETAILS

S-525 TYPICAL COLD-FORMED STEEL DETAILS -SHEET 1

S-526 TYPICAL COLD-FORMED STEEL DETAILS -SHEET 2

S-527 TYPICAL COLD-FORMED STEEL DETAILS -SHEET 3

S-528 TYPICAL COLD-FORMED STEEL DETAILS -SHEET 4

S-532 TR ROOM, BUILDING 21 -MASONRY VENEER DETAILS

S-541 MECHANICAL ANCHORAGE DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

A-001 ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

A-002 GENERAL NOTES

AS101 ICRA DETAILS

A-100 BUILDING 137 -DATA CENTER SITE PLAN

A101 DATA CENTER -FLOOR PLAN

A102 DATA CENTER -FIRE LIFE SAFETY PLAN

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A103 DATA CENTER -ROOF PLAN

AE201 DATA CENTER -ELEVATIONS

AE202 DATA CENTER -ELEVATIONS

AE301 DATA CENTER -SECTIONS

AE401 DATA CENTER WALL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

AE421 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

02AS100 BUILDING 02 -LEVEL 00 -PHASING PLAN

02A-100 BUILDING 02 -LEVEL 00 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

02AS101 BUILDING 02 -LEVEL 01 -PHASING PLAN

02A-101 BUILDING 02 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

02AS102 BUILDING 02 -LEVEL 02 -PHASING PLAN

02A-102 BUILDING 02 -LEVEL 02 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

04AS100 BUILDING 04 -LEVEL 00 -PHASING PLAN

04A-100 BUILDING 04 -LEVEL 00 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

04AS101 BUILDING 04 -LEVEL 01 -PHASING PLAN

04AS102 BUILDING 04 -LEVEL 02 -PHASING PLAN

06AS101 BUILDING 06 -LEVEL 01 -PHASING PLAN

06A-101 BUILDING 06 -LEVEL 1 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

07AS100 BUILDING 07 -LEVEL 00 -PHASING PLAN

07AS101 BUILDING 07 -LEVEL 01 -PHASING PLAN

07A-101 BUILDING 07 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

08AS101 BUILDING 08 -LEVEL 01 -PHASING PLAN

08A-101 BUILDING 08 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLAN & RCP

20AS101 BLDG 20 -LEVEL 01 -PHASING PLAN

20A-101a BUILDING 20 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS, & RCPS

20A-101b BUILDING 20 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS, & RCPS

21AS101 BUILDING 21 -LEVEL 01 -PHASING PLAN

21A-101a BUILDING 21 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLAN & RCPS

21A-101b BUILDING 21 -LEVEL 01 -ELEVATIONS

21A-101c BLDG. 21 LEVEL 01 -WALL SECTION & ROOF PLAN

21A-101d BLDG. 21 LEVEL 01 -WALL SECTION DETAILS

30AS101 BUILDING 30 -LEVEL 01 -PHASING PLAN

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30A-101 BUILDING 30 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

46AS101 BUILDING 46 -LEVEL 01 -PHASING PLAN

46A-101 BUILDING 46 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

47AS101 BUILDING 47 -LEVEL 01 -PHASING PLAN

47A-101 BUILDING 47 -LEVEL 01-DEMO FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

48AS101 BUILDING 48 -LEVEL 01 -PHASING PLAN

48A-101 BUILDING 48 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

A-601 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

A-602 DOOR SCHEDULE

A-603 WALL AND ROOF TYPES

A-604 DETAILS

AW001 IN-03.01 -ROOM NUMBER SIGN & SIGNAGE SCHEDULE

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

02M-100 BUILDING 02 -LEVEL 00 -OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

02M-101 BUILDING 02 -LEVEL 01 -OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

02M-102 BUILDING 02 -LEVEL 02 -OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

04M-100 BUILDING 04 -LEVEL 00 -OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

06M-101 BUILDING 06 -LEVEL 01 -OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

07M-100 BUILDING 07 -LEVEL 00 -OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

07M-101 BUILDING 07 -LEVEL 01 -OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

08M-101 BUILDING 08 -LEVEL 01 -FLOOR PLAN

20M-101 BUILDING 20 -LEVEL 01 -FLOOR PLAN A

20M-111 BUILDING 20 -LEVEL 01 -FLOOR PLAN B

21M-101 BUILDING 21 -LEVEL 01 -FLOOR PLAN

30M-101 BUILDING 30 -LEVEL 01 -FLOOR PLAN

46M-101 BUILDING 46 -LEVEL 01 -FLOOR PLAN

47M-101 BUILDING 47 -LEVEL 01 -FLOOR PLAN

48M-101 BUILDING 48 -LEVEL 01 -FLOOR PLAN

M-301 DATA CENTER -SECTION VIEW

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M-302 GENERATOR ROOM -SECTION VIEW

M-303 HALLWAY BY MECH ROOM -SECTION VIEW

M-304 MECHANICAL ROOM TOWARDS AHU -SECTION VIEW

02M-400 BUILDING 02 -LEVEL 00 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

02M-401 BUILDING 02 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

02M-402 BUILDING 02 -LEVEL 02 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

04M-400 BUILDING 04 -LEVEL 00 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

06M-401 BUILDING 06 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

07M-400 BUILDING 07 -LEVEL 00 -DEMO & FLOOR PLANS

07M-401 BUILDING 07 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

08M-401 BUILDING 08 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

20M-401 BUILDING 20 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

20M-411 BUILDING 20 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

21M-401 BUILDING 21 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

30M-401 BUILDING 30 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

30M-411 BUILDING 30 -PIPING PLAN

30M-421 BUILDING 30 -PIPING PLAN

46M-401 BUILDING 46 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

47M-401 BUILDING 47 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

48M-401 BUILDING 48 -LEVEL 01 -DEMO, FLOOR PLANS & RCPS

137M-401 DATA CENTER -HVAC DUCTING PLAN

137M-402 DATA CENTER -HVAC PIPING PLAN

137M-403 DATA CENTER -FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

137M-404 DATA CENTER -RCP

137M-405 DATA CENTER -ROOF PLAN

137P-101 DATA CENTER - SANITARY PLAN

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS I

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS II

M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS III

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES I

M-602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES II

M-603 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES III

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M-701 MECHANICAL CONTROLS I

M-702 MECHANICAL CONTROLS II

M-703 MECHANICAL CONTROLS III

M-704 MECHANICAL CONTROLS IV

M-705 MECHANICAL CONTROLS V

M-706 MECHANICAL CONTROLS VI

M-707 MECHANICAL CONTROLS VII

M-708 MECHANICAL CONTROLS VIII

M-801 DATA CENTER -PRESSURE MAP PLAN

ELECTRICAL

EPG001 ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES, AND SHEET INDEX

EPG002 ELECTRICAL LEGENDS

EPS001 ELECTRICAL FACILITY SITE PLAN

EPS002 ENLARGED SITE - ELECTRICAL PLAN 02

EP100 BLDG 02 - LEVEL 00 - ELECTRICAL PLAN

02EP101 BLDG 02 - LEVEL 01 - ELECTRICAL PLAN

02EP102 BLDG 02 - LEVEL 02 - ELECTRICAL PLAN

04EP100 BLDG 04 - LEVEL 00 - ELECTRICAL PLAN

06EP101 BLDG 06 - LEVEL 01 - ELECTRICAL PLAN

07EP100 BLDG 07 - LEVEL 00 - ELECTRICAL PLAN

07EP101 BLDG 07 - LEVEL 01 - ELECTRICAL PLAN

08EP101 BLDG 08 - LEVEL 01 - ELECTRICAL PLAN

20EP101 BLDG 20 - LEVEL 01 - ELECTRICAL PLAN

21EP101 BLDG 21 - LEVEL 01 - ELECTRICAL PLAN

21EP102 BLDG 21 - LEVEL 02 - LIGHTNING PROTECTION PLAN

30EP101 BLDG 30 - LEVEL 01 - ELECTRICAL PLAN

46EP101 BLDG 46 - LEVEL 01 - ELECTRICAL PLAN

47EP101 BLDG 47 - LEVEL 01 - ELECTRICAL PLAN

48EP101 BLDG 48 - LEVEL 01 - ELECTRICAL PLAN

137EL101 BLDG 137 - LIGHTING PLAN

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137EP101 BLDG 137 - POWER PLAN

137EP102 BLDG 137 - POWER PLAN - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

137EG101 BLDG 137 - GROUNDING PLAN

137ELP101 BLDG 137 - LIGHTNING PROTECTION PLAN

21EP201 BLDG 21 - EXTERIOR ELEVATION PLANS

137EP201 BLDG 137 - NORTH EXTERIOR ELEVATION PLAN

137EP202 BLDG 137 - EAST EXTERIOR ELEVATION PLAN

137EP203 BLDG 137 - SOUTH EXTERIOR ELEVATION PLAN

137EP204 BLDG 137 - WEST EXTERIOR ELEVATION PLAN

02EP400 BLDG 02 - LEVEL 00 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

02EP401 BLDG 02 - LEVEL 01 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

02EP402 BLDG 02 - LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

04EP400 BLDG 04 - LEVEL 00 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

06EP401 BLDG 06 - LEVEL 01 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

07EP401 BLDG 07 - LEVEL 01 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

08EP401 BLDG 08 - LEVEL 01 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

20EP401a BLDG 20 - LEVEL 01 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

20EP401b BLDG 20 - LEVEL 01 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

21EP401 BLDG 21 - LEVEL 01 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

30EP401 BLDG 30 - LEVEL 01 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

46EP401 BLDG 46 - LEVEL 01 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

47EP401 BLDG 47 - LEVEL 01 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

48EP401 BLDG 48 - LEVEL 01 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

EP501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EP502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EP503 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EP504 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EP505 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EP506 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EP507 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EP508 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EP509 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

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EP510 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

02EP601 BLDG 02 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING - PART 1 OF 4

02EP602 BLDG 02 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING - PART 2 OF 4

02EP603 BLDG 02 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING - PART 3 OF 4

02EP604 BLDG 02 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING - PART 4 OF 4

02EP611 BLDG 02 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED - PART 1 OF 4

02EP612 BLDG 02 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED - PART 2 OF 4

02EP613 BLDG 02 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED - PART 3 OF 4

02EP614 BLDG 02 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED - PART 4 OF 4

04EP601 BLDG 04 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING

04EP611 BLDG 04 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED

06EP601 BLDG 06 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING

06EP611 BLDG 06 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED

07EP601 BLDG 07 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING

07EP611 BLDG 07 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED

08EP601 BLDG 08 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING

08EP611 BLDG 08 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED

20EP601 BLDG 20 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING - PART 1 OF 4

20EP602 BLDG 20 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING - PART 2 OF 4

20EP603 BLDG 20 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING - PART 3 OF 4

20EP604 BLDG 20 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING - PART 4 OF 4

20EP611 BLDG 20 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED - PART 1 OF 4

20EP612 BLDG 20 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED - PART 2 OF 4

20EP613 BLDG 20 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED - PART 3 OF 4

20EP614 BLDG 20 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED - PART 4 OF 4

21EP601 BLDG 21 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING

21EP611 BLDG 21 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED

30EP601 BLDG 30 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING

30EP611 BLDG 30 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED

46EP601 BLDG 46 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING

46EP611 BLDG 46 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED

47EP601 BLDG 47 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING

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47EP611 BLDG 47 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED

48EP601 BLDG 48 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - EXISTING

48EP611 BLDG 48 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - REVISED

137EP601 BLDG 137 - ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

EP701 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

EP702 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

02EP701 BLDG 02 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

02EP702 BLDG 02 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

02EP703 BLDG 02 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

04EP701 BLDG 04 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

04EP702 BLDG 04 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

06EP701 BLDG 06 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

06EP702 BLDG 06 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

07EP701 BLDG 07 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

07EP702 BLDG 07 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

08EP701 BLDG 08 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

08EP702 BLDG 08 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

20EP701 BLDG 20 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

20EP702 BLDG 20 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

20EP703 BLDG 20 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

21EP701 BLDG 21 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

21EP702 BLDG 21 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

30EP701 BLDG 30 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

30EP702 BLDG 30 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

46EP701 BLDG 46 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

47EP701 BLDG 47 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

47EP702 BLDG 47 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

48EP701 BLDG 48 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

48EP702 BLDG 48 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

137EP701 BLDG 137 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

137EP702 BLDG 137 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

137EP703 BLDG 137 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

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137EP704 - BLDG 137 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TNG001 ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES, AND SHEET INDEX

TNG002 TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEGENDS

TNS001 OVERALL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY SITE PLAN

02TN100 BLDG 02 - LEVEL 00 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

02TN101 BLDG 02 - LEVEL 01 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

02TN102 BLDG 02 - LEVEL 02 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

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BUTLER VA MEDICAL CENTER – BUTLER, PA PUB. DATE: 11-01-21

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

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

INFRASTRUTURE UPGRADES as required by drawings and specifications. Project scope includes, but is not limited to, the following infrastructure upgrades: Electrical (electrical panel upgrade, power [normal, emergency]); Bonding; UPS; Building Management System interfaces; new HVAC and upgrades to existing HVAC; reconfiguration, expansion, and renovation of existing space

(demo, new construction, finishes, cable); Construction of standalone data center building of approximately 3,000 gross square feet (electrical distribution, cable management, cabinets, finishes, HVAC); communication infrastructure (new Data outlets, patch panels, upgrade to Cat

6A cable); physical security upgrades; upgrades to fiber infrastructure backbone campuswide within buildings and between buildings; provide diversified paths for WAN; and hazardous materials abatement. Third party commissioning required by the Whole Building Commissioning

Process Manual including, but not limited to, the following: Grounding and bonding, structured cabling systems, Public Address & Mass Notification Systems, intercom & Program Systems, Security Emergency Call Systems, Duress Alarm Systems, Physical Access Control Systems, Access

Control Systems, Security Access Detection Systems, Video Surveillance System requirements, Electronic Personal Protection System, and Fire Detection and Alarm Systems. Project buildings include: 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 20, 21, 30, 46, 47, 48, and site.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made in accordance with what is listed in the solicitation and at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

C. Offices of Spees Design Build, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by

Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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

E. The Contractor shall retain a Testing Laboratory to perform the specific materials testing activities and inspection services required during project construction. These requirements are outlined in section 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, BASE BID, EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES: Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision requirements, along with all general, safety, and management requirements depicted in the contract documents and referenced in “Section 1.2 – GENERAL

INTENTION, Paragraph A”, including, but not limited to, the following: General Construction, Electrical Work, Mechanical Work, Telecommunications Work, Structural Work, Site and Civil

Work, and Environmental Work.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project. This plan will meet requirements depicted in the next paragraph “Security Procedures,” the VA Design Manual “Physical

Security and Resiliency Design Manual,” and any other applicable VA documentation.

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 appropriate badge.

They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

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2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting

Officer so that security escort and/or arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

4. VA reserves the right to close 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 officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores at completion of the work. 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 following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

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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).

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. A limited number of permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center COR for additional parking permits if required.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

B. Limited amounts of well-organized and unobtrusive materials and tools may be kept in the construction area during construction. The VA Medical Center COR may request items be relocated at any point.

C. 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

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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.

Possible locations and requirements will be discussed and determined by the COR during the post-bid, pre-construction meeting.

D. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, 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.

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

F. Workers are subject to the rules of the VA Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

G. 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.

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working or storage 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.

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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.

I. 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:

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.

J. Phasing:

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

a. 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.

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

Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (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.

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 21 days in

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advance of the proposed date of starting work in Class I and Class II locations, and 28 days in advance of the proposed date of starting work in Class III and Class IV locations, as well as critical infrastructure buildings (i.e., Boiler Plant / Chiller Plant). Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to VA

Medical Center Director, COR, and Contractor, as follows:

3. A/E recommended phasing plans, put together with input from the VA COR and

Epidemiologist, takes into consideration the complexity of the Medical Center programming and broad scope of buildings impacted by TR renovations and re-cabling efforts. Phasing of TR renovations and individual room Cat 6A re-cabling will be heavily influenced by the ICRA precautions required by the VA, informed by the associated patient risk levels. Critical patient care areas should be considered distinct from non-patient care areas (engineering, admin space, etc.), and the contractor shall regularly consult with the VA on patient care area phasing plans before commencing construction work and upon completion. The following tables outline healthcare and non-healthcare spaces, and recommended phasing constraints:

Non-Healthcare Buildings

Location ICRA Class Construction Hours – TRs Construction Hours – Cat 6a

Recabling

Building 4 II/III Normal business hours Normal business hours

Building 6 II/III Normal business hours Normal business hours

Building 7 II/III Normal business hours Normal business hours

Building 8 II/III Normal business hours Normal business hours

Building 30 II/III Normal business hours Normal business hours

Building 46 II/III Normal business hours Normal business hours

Building 47 II/III Normal business hours Normal business hours

Building 48 II/III Normal business hours Normal business hours

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Critical Health Care Buildings

Location ICRA Class Construction Hours – TRs Construction Hours – Cat 6a

Recabling

K. Building 20

II

* Buildings 2 and 21 - Any construction activities that cause excessive noise and/or vibrations shall be commenced during non-peak working hours, including nights and/or weekends.

*Class II - normal business hours, pending VA approval of Contractor work plan.

*Buildings 2 and 21 - re-cabling activities shall be performed during non-peak working hours, including nights and/or weekends.

*Class II - Contractor shall present work plan to the VA for pre-approval, showing max rooms that may be re-cabled in a phasing area during 1 work shift

III

*Class III - normal business hours, pending VA approval of Contractor work plan.

*Class III - Contractor shall present work plan to the VA for pre-approval, (3) room maximum may be worked on at one time to allow for equipment movement and coordination with VA staff and services. *Variations in room maximum will be on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by COR in advance of construction activities.

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IV

*Class IV - N/A *Class IV - Contractor shall present work plan to the VA for pre-approval, (1) room maximum may be worked on at one time to allow for equipment movement and coordination with VA staff and services. *Variations in room maximum will be on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by COR in advance of construction activities.

Building 2

Building 21

II/III

Class II - normal business hours, pending VA approval of Contractor work plan.

*Class II/III - Contractor shall present work plan to the VA for pre-approval, showing max rooms that may be recabled in a phasing area during 1 work shift.

4. Contractor shall provide work plans to VA for final approval. Contractor shall consider the following constraints in phasing:

a. Contractor shall not commence any planned phase of work without authorization from the COR and an approved outage schedule. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to review any appropriate VA phasing forms with VA COR during Preconstruction Meeting. All subsequent planned outages will need to be documented and approved by the COR prior to regulated outages. Approval from the COR must be obtained a minimum of 14 days prior to any outages.

b. The Government may halt work in patient care areas at no cost if work impedes patient care.

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c. The contractor will coordinate with the VA for movement of furniture from new TR spaces prior to work starting.

d. Any TR work that causes excessive noise and/or vibrations shall be coordinated with the

VA COR and shall occur only during nights and/or weekends as approved by VA COR.

Such work that is anticipated to occur in Buildings 4 and 20 must take place during normal working hours, and shall be coordinated in advance and approved by the VA

COR.

e. Contractor is responsible for ensuring continuous network connectivity for patient care spaces. Outages of any length shall not be allowed without express written permission of the VA COR and work area supervisor. Cable pulling shall only occur during non-working, non-peak hours, and scheduled weekends as approved by the VA COR, or as noted otherwise in the above tables.

f. Contractor is responsible for providing a work plan to the VA for approval regarding separation of existing cables and new, and all anticipated demo work.

g. Contractor to ensure all work in current phase is complete and approved by VA before proceeding to next phase.

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

Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

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

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K. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around any arranged laydown sites, open trenching, excavation, or exterior construction sites coordinated with the COR. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 16 degrees C (60 degrees F) at all times for spaces which have active utilities, 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 VA Butler Department of Fire and Rescue and COR, who are required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

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

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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 reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 14 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 or Senior VA Butler Department of Fire and Rescue Officer on scene. 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.

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

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

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

P. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR.

This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR, 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 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.