S02 - Cath Lab Spec Vol 1 20210115 - DRAFT.pdf

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UPGRADE CATH LAB SUITE

Construction Documents-100% Bid Set

Specifications Volume 1

VA Palo Alto Health Care System 3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, California

DVA Project No.640-13-134 January 15, 2021

AE RE-DESIGN SERVICE TO UPGRADE CATH LAB SUITE January 6, 2021 Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) VA Project No. 640-13-134

AE RE-DESIGN SERVICE TO UPGRADE CATH LAB SUITE December 16, 2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 00

VOLUME 1 DIVISION 0-13

DIVISION 00 – SPECIAL SECTIONS No. of Pages

00 01 15 List of Drawings 3

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 40 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 10 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 6 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 31 01 42 19 Reference Standards 9 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 7 01 45 35 Special Inspection 13 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 5 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 1 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 5 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 11 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 61

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 3 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 44

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 13

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 5 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 7 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 13

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD AND PLASTIC

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 3 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 16

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 6 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 6 07 27 27 Fluid Applied Membrane Air Barrier 6 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 19 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 8 07 84 00 Firestopping 5 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 8 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 7 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 5 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 7 08 71 00 Door Hardware 21 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 5 08 80 00 Glazing 11 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 6

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 6 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 8 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 7 09 30 13 Ceramic / Porcelain Tiling 17 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 10 09 54 33 Cleanroom Ceiling Systems 5 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 6 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 6 09 67 23 Resinous Flooring 5 09 91 00 Painting 21 09 96 59 High-Build Glazed Coatings 9

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 11 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 4 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 7 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 6 10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories 12 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 1 10 51 13 Metal Lockers 6

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DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 34 00 Manufactured Plastic Casework 13 12 36 00 Countertops 5

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 7 13 49 00 Radiation Protection 9

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING SYSTEMS

(NOT USED)

VOLUME 2 DIVISION 21-28

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 8 21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems 3 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 9

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Works Results for Plumbing 25 22 05 23 General Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 10 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 17 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 3 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 25 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 18 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 21

DIVISION 23 – MECHANCIAL

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 29 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration for HVAC Piping and Equipment 11 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for HVAC 10 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 22 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 3 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 58 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 17 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 4 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 12 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 4 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 5 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 8 23 64 00 Package Water Chillers 4

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23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central Station Air Handling Units 4

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 8 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 6 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 5 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 10 26 05 36 Wireways for Radiology Equipment 4 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 4 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 3 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 7 26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 5 26 24 16 Panelboards 6 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 5 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 4 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 9 26 55 71 Medical and Surgical Lighting Fixtures 7

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 5 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 8 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 3 27 10 00 Network Cabling 8 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 37 27 15 00 Telecommunications Horizontal Cabling 54 27 52 31 Security Emergency Call, Duress Alarm, and Telecommunications 22

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 67 28 05 13 Conductors and Cabling for Electronic Safety and Security 13 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 7 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 3 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 53 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 65 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 15

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

(NOT USED)

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DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRONIC POWER GENERATION

(NOT USED)

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

DRAWING NO. TITLE

01 – GENERAL (4)

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 PROJECT INFORMATION, NOTES + SYMBOLS

GI003 FIRE, LIFE SAFETY + EGRESS DIAGRAMS

GI004 ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

07 – STRUCTURAL (8)

S001 GENERAL NOTES, SHEET LIST, LEGEND & TYPICAL DETAILS

SS101 FLOOR 2 FRAMING PLAN

SS103 FLOOR 3 AND 4 FRAMING PLAN

SS105 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

SS301 BUILDING SECTIONS

SS302 CLEANSUITE SECTIONS

SS701 DETAILS

SS702 DETAILS

08 – ARCHITECTURE (27)

AD101 FLOOR 2 DEMOLITION PLAN

AD102 FLOOR 3 AND 4 DEMOLITION FLOOR AND CEILING PLANS

AD401 ENLARGED HYBRID OR DEMOLITION PLAN

AS101 FLOOR 2 PARTITION PLAN

AS102 FLOOR 2 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AS103 FLOOR 3 AND 4 PARTITION AND REFLECTED CEILING PLANS

AS105 ROOF PLAN

AS302 HYBRID OR SUITE SECTIONS

AS401 ENLARGED HYBRID OR PARTITION PLAN

AS402 ENLARGED HYBRID OR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AS403 ENLARGED HYBRID OR FINISH PLAN

AS404 ENLARGED HYBRID OR EQUIPMENT PLAN

AS406 ELEVATIONS - HYBRID OR, HALLWAY, LOCKER + TOILET

AS407 ELEVATIONS - SUPPLY, HOLD MON, HYBRID CONT, GEN, SCRUB

AS501 EXTERIOR DETAILS

AS502 INTERIOR DETAILS

AS503 CASEWORK SECTIONS + DETAILS

AS504 CEILING AND SOFFIT DETAILS

AS601 DOOR + WINDOW SCHEDULES

AS602 PARTITION SCHEDULE

AS603 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

AS606 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE AND PLAN

AS607 SIGN TYPE DETAILS

AS608 SIGN TYPE DETAILS

AS609 SIGN TYPE DETAILS

AS701 PARTITION DETAILS

AS702 PROTECTIVE BARRIER AND LEAD LINED DETAILS

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11 – FIRE PROTECTION (3)

FP001 FIRE PROTECTION SYMBOLS, NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

FPD102 FIRE PROTECTION PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR DEMO PLAN

FP102 FIRE PROTECTION PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR NEW PLAN

12 – PLUMBING (11)

PL001 PLUMBING SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND LEGENDS

PL002 PLUMBING EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

PD101 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING DEMO PLAN

PL101 FIRST FLOOR WASTE & VENT NEW PLAN

PD102 SECOND FLOOR PLUMBING DEMO PLAN

PL102 SECOND FLOOR PLUMBING NEW PLAN

PL104 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN

PL105 PARTIAL ROOF PLUMBING PLAN

PG102 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR MED GAS PLAN - NEW & DEMO

PL501 PLUMBING DETAILS

PL601 PLUMBING DIAGRAMS

13 – ELECTRICAL (20)

E0-1 SYMBOL LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES

E0-2 OVERALL FIRST FLOOR - REFERENCE PLAN

E0-3 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN

ED1-1 LIGHTING - EXISTING CONDITION

ED1-2 POWER - EXISTING CONDITION

ED1-3 TELECOM - EXISTING CONDITION

ES1-4 FIRE ALARM - EXISTING CONDITION

EL1-1 SECOND FLOOR LIGHTING

EP1-1 SECOND FLOOR POWER

EP1-2 ROOF POWER

EM1-1 SECOND FLOOR HVAC POWER

ET1-1 SECOND FLOOR TELECOM

ET2-1 DETAILS AND DIAGRAMS

ET2-2 DETAILS AND DIAGRAMS

EF1-1 SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM

E4-1 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - HYBRID OR 32-427 STERIS + GE EQUIPMENT

E5-1 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E6-1 PANEL AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

E6-2 PANEL SCHEDULES

E7-1 DETAILS AND DIAGRAMS

14 – MECHANICAL (20)

MH001 MECHANICAL COVER SHEET

MH002 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MH003 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MH004 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MD102 SECOND FLOOR DEMO HVAC PLAN

MH102 SECOND FLOOR HVAC PLAN

MH103 THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR HVAC PLANS

MH105 PARTIAL ROOF HVAC PLAN

MH402 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR HVAC ZONING

MH403 EXHAUST AIR VALVE ZONING

MP102 SECOND FLOOR PIPING PLAN

MP104 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR PIPING PLAN

MH501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

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MH503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH504 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH601 MECHANICAL RISER DIAGRAMS

MI701 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MI702 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MI703 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

15 – EQUIPMENT (7)

EQ101 EQUIPMENT VENDOR'S DWGS - FOR COORDINATION USE

EQ102 EQUIPMENT VENDOR'S DWGS - FOR COORDINATION USE

EQ201 EQUIPMENT VENDOR'S DWGS - FOR COORDINATION USE

EQ202 EQUIPMENT VENDOR'S DWGS - FOR COORDINATION USE

EQ203 EQUIPMENT VENDOR'S DWGS - FOR COORDINATION USE

EQ301 EQUIPMENT VENDOR'S DWGS - FOR COORDINATION USE

EQ302 EQUIPMENT VENDOR'S DWGS - FOR COORDINATION USE

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

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1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT / ITEMS

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN - NOT USED

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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 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 Concourse Federal Group, as Architect, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by

Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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

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 work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including electrical and low voltage system installation and modification, electrical panel work, and related activities per drawings.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including HVAC rooftop unit and ductwork relocation and installation, related activities per drawings.

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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without an appropriate badge.

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

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

Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. 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.

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. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site at the specific request of the Resident Engineer / COR.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

D. Key Control:

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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 to take any necessary emergency action.

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.

E. Document Control:

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

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manuals and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to know in order 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 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 specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without 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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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.

F. 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

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01 00 00 - 5 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.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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.

G. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. 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.

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases is mutually agreeable to

COR and Contractor.

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H. Building No.100 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Certain areas of Building(s) No. (s) _____ will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods, in a schedule mutually agreeable to the Resident Engineer / COR and the

Contractor.

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.

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

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

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment.

In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted

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01 00 00 - 7 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 Resident Engineer / 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 and Chief

Engineer. 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 proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR.

Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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

Contractor.

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

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01 00 00 - 8 ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. 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 Resident Engineer / COR.

N. 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 condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls, and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout 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 Resident Engineer / COR and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by

Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the

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CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR 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 identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

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

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

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic

Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform

Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the

Medical Center's Chief.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing

Office:

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

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

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

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

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

Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 ...................Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173...................Subpart A General

49 CFR 173 ...................Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173 ...................Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils, and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General

Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor, and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

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- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter, or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the Resident

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

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

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

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The

Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

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1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by the Architect.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the

Engineering Officer at the VA Medical Center and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered, nor that proportions, conditions, or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The

Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through

Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the

Contractor.

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(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities, and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the Resident Engineer /COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities, and other major controlling features) is placed.

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the Resident Engineer's /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.

1.15 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

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“status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work.

The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4-month and 9-month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers involved.

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

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

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 or suppliers.

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

f. 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.

g. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

i. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

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

k. 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 Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the construction period.

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

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the

Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions.

Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

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

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

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