S02. Final Specs Volume 1 Updated.pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Department of Veterans Affairs Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

10701 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106

RENOVATE AND RECONFIGURE CLINICAL SERVICES

Project No. 541-20-101

PREPARED BY:

Perspectus Architecture Fredrick, Fredrick & Heller Engineers 1300 East 9th St., Suite 910 672 East Royalton Road Cleveland, Ohio 44114 Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147 P (216) 752-1800 P (440) 546-9696 Project Director: Tim Huffman Project Director: Michael Long

Stephen J. Sebesta & Associates 30628 Detroit Road, #258 Westlake, Ohio 44145 P (216) 781-0060 Project Director: Eileen Oster

BID ISSUE SUBMISSION

VOLUME 1 OF 2

ISSUE DATE: 04/09/2021

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center 01-01-20 Renovate and Reconfigure Clinical Services

Table of Contents 00 01 10-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents 01-20 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18 01 32 16.15 Project Schedule 02-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-16 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 13.19 Nonfriable Asbestos-Containing Materials (Flooring, Duct Mastic, Wall Partition, and Roofing Debris) Abatement

09-15

Attachment 5 Asbestos Survey Report 02-28

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

Not Used

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

Not Used

DIVISION 05 – METALS

Not Used

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry and Millwork 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

Not Used

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 36 61.91 Quartz Agglomerate Countertops ---

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 95 00 Radio Frequency and Magnetic Shielding ---

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

Not Used

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-01-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-01-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-01-19 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-01-19 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-01-15 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-01-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-01-15 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare

Facilities 09-01-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-01-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-01-20 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 02-01-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-01-20 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02—01-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-01-20 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-01-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-01-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-01-20 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-01-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-01-20 23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 09 00 Systems Integration

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 05-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

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26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 05-16 27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 06-15 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and

Security 04-18

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11 28 31 00 Detection and Alarm 10-11

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List of Drawing Sheets 00 01 15 - 1

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 SHEET

G-002 GENERAL INFORMATION

G-101 OVERALL PHASING PLAN

G-111 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN PHASE 1

G-112 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN PHASE 2

G-113 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN PHASE 3

G-114 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN PHASE 4

G-115 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN PHASE 5

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT

H-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN

H-501 STANDARD ASBESTOS ABATEMENT DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

A-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN PHASES 1 & 2

A-102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN PHASES 3, 4, 5

A-111 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN PHASES 1 & 2

A-112 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN PHASES 3, 4, 5

A-121 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN PHASES 1 & 2

A-122 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN PHASES 3, 4, 5

A-401 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-501 INTERIOR DETAILS

A-601 SCHEDULES & DETAILS

INTERIORS

I-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN PHASE 1, 2

I-102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN PHASE 3, 4, 5

I-601 FINISH SCHEDULES, LEGEND & DETAILS

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EQUIPMENT

Q-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT PLAN

FIRE PROTECTION

FX-001 FIRE PROTECTION LEGEND, DETAILS, AND NOTES

FX-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - PHASE 2

FX-102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - PHASE 4

FX-103 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - PHASE 5

FX-121 PENTHOUSE FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - PHASE 4

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING SYMBOLS, NOTES, AND SCHEDULES

PD-101 PARTIAL BASEMENT PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2

PD-102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2

PD-103 PARTIAL BASEMENT PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 4

PD-104 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 4

PG-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR MEDICAL GAS PLAN - PHASE 2

PL-101 PARTIAL BASEMENT PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 2

PL-102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 2

PL-103 PARTIAL BASEMENT PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 4

PL-104 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 4

PL-105 PARTIAL BASEMENT PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 5

PL-106 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 5

P-501 PLUMBING AND MEDICAL GAS DETAILS

P-901 PLUMBING ISOMETRICS

HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

M-001 HVAC SYMBOLS AND GENERAL NOTES

MD-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR HVAC DUCTWORK DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2

MD-102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR HVAC DUCTWORK DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 4

MD-103 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR HVAC DUCTWORK DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 5

MD-104 ROOF/PENTHOUSE HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2

MD-105 ROOF/PENTHOUSE HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 4

MD-111 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR HVAC PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2

MD-112 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR HVAC PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 4

MD-113 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR HVAC PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 5

MH-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR HVAC DUCTWORK PLAN - PHASE 2

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MH-102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR HVAC DUCTWORK PLAN - PHASE 4

MH-103 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR HVAC DUCTWORK PLAN - PHASE 5

MH-121 ROOF/PENTHOUSE HVAC PLAN - PHASE 4

MP-111 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR HVAC PIPING PLAN - PHASE 2

MP-112 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR HVAC PIPING PLAN - PHASE 4

MP-113 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR HVAC PIPING PLAN - PHASE 5

M-501 HVAC DETAILS

M-502 HVAC DETAILS

M-601 HVAC SCHEDULES

M-701 TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

M-702 TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

M-801 AIR BALANCE PLAN

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

E-002 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL KEY PLAN

ED-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING DEMO PLAN - PHASE 1 AND 2

ED-102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING DEMO PLAN - PHASE 3 AND 4

ED-103 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING DEMO PLAN - PHASE 5

ED-111 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR POWER DEMO PLAN - PHASE 1 AND 2

ED-112 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR POWER DEMO PLAN - PHASE 3 AND 4

ED-113 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR POWER DEMO PLAN - PHASE 5

ED-121 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FA AND SEC DEMO PLAN - PHASE 1 AND 2

ED-122 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FA AND SEC DEMO PLAN - PHASE 3 AND 4

ED-123 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FA AND SECURITY DEMO PLAN - PHASE 5

EL-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN - PHASE 1 AND 2

EL-102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN - PHASE 3 AND 4

EL-103 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN - PHASE 5

EP-111 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN - PHASE 1 AND 2

EP-112 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN - PHASE 3 AND 4

EP-113 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN - PHASE 5

EP-141 PARTIAL ROOF/PENTHOUSE ELECTRICAL PLAN

EY-121 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FA AND SECURITY PLAN - PHASE 1 AND 2

EY-122 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FA AND SECURITY PLAN - PHASE 3 AND 4

EY-123 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FA AND SECURITY PLAN - PHASE 5

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-502 ACCESS CONTROL DOOR DETAILS

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E-503 ACCESS CONTROL DETAILS

E-504 FIRE ALARM DETAILS

E-505 FIRE ALARM RISER

E-601 LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE

E-602 PANELBOARD SCHEDULES

E-701 POWER DISTRIBUTION LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

E-702 POWER DISTRIBUTION ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

TECHNOLOGY

T-001 TECHNOLOGY LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

T-002 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY KEY PLAN

TD-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR TECH DEMO PLAN - PHASE 1 AND 2

TD-102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR TECH DEMO PLAN - PHASE 3 AND 4

TD-103 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR TECH DEMO PLAN - PHASE 5

T-101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR TECH PLAN - PHASE 1 AND 2

T-102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR TECH PLAN - PHASE 3 AND 4

T-103 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN - PHASE 5

T-401 TELECOM ENLARGED PLANS 1B496 AND 1C519 AND RACK LAYOUTS

T-501 TECHNOLOGY ROUGH-IN DETAILS

T-502 TECHNOLOGY FACEPLATE DETAILS

T-503 HILL-ROM DETAILS FOR REFERENCE ONLY

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE TITLE PAGE

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 1

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION 1

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) 2

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR 2

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 2

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS 3

1.7 ALTERATIONS 8

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION 9

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS 10

1.10 RESTORATION 10

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA 11

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK 11

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS 13

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS 13

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 14

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS 15

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS 15

1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES 15

1.19 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT 16

1.20 TESTS 17

1.21 INSTRUCTIONS 18

1.22 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY 19

1.23 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS 20

1.24 INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 20

ATTACHMENTS

OSHA Requirements and Safety and Health Regulations - Attachment 1

Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) - Attachment 2

Construction Safety Poster - Cleveland VA - Attachment 3

Interim Life Safety Risk Assessment Form - Attachment 4

Contractor Safety and Security Orientation - Attachment 5

Job Safety Check Sheet - Attachment 6

General Requirements and OSHA Requirements and Safety and Health Regulations

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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. Project Description: The project will renovate existing spaces within the first floor of the main building for Blood Draw, Pre-Op, EEG, and CWT.

The majority of the spaces will be replaced with spaces of similar use and/or function. A new passage to the MRI suite will replace an existing cut-through. An east-west corridor will be replaced by a new one further north. The work will be done in five (5) phases to minimize disruption to the occupants. Selective interior demolition will be required to accommodate the New Work. New Work will include but is not limited to architectural, structural, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, power, and technology.

1. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and other building elements, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the RENOVATE AND RECONFIGURE

CLINICAL SERVICES project as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of the VAMC 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.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the General Contractor, the Contractor shall notify all parties 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 (3) work days.

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

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. General Contractor shall refer to the solicitation for bid item descriptions.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

Project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-

Contractors working on the Project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give a one (1) week 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.

D. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, 01 00 00 - 3

DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

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

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

Project.

3. Certain Documents, sketches, videos or photographs and Drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”.

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

4. These Security Documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the

Project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

a. Security, access and maintenance of all Project Drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the

EDMS system.

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

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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, 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.

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 shown on the Drawings and as determined by the COR.

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

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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

COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

H. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

1. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction

Project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

I. Phasing:

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

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

Phase I: Construct New Passageway.

Phase II: Construct alterations of existing areas for CWT and EEG.

Phase III: Construct new east-west corridor.

Phase IV: Construct alterations of existing areas for Blood Bank and

Pre-op.

Phase V: Construct remaining alterations of existing areas for Blood

Bank and Pre-op.

2. The entire Building and immediate areas of alterations will be occupied during performance of work.

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a. 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.

J. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 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 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

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

01 00 00 - 7 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 COR’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

COR, in writing, seven (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.

M. 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 ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are

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N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical

Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

O. Coordinate the work for this Contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

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 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 building.

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

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

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

B. Any items required by Drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with

Specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the

Contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the Contract

01 00 00 - 9 will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled

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

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR 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 workmen in executing work of this Contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

1.9 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, that 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

01 00 00 - 10 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 workmen, 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.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR.

Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed.

Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of Contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to

01 00 00 - 11 service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen 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

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 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.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark column 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 are in

01 00 00 - 12 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 COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of Contract Drawings.

Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by

Contract Drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

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

F. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COR one electronic copy and Reproducible Drawings at the scale of the Contract

Drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work, including burial monuments and fifty foot stationing along new road centerlines. These Drawings shall bear the seal

01 00 00 - 13 of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

G. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and Specifications in accordance with the provisions of

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.13 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 insure compliance, As-Built Drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built Drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the Project by the COR

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all Shop Drawings.

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of Contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at

Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this Contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations.

These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in writing.

If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications to prevent damage to

01 00 00 - 14 the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

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

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

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government. Pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense.

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing freight elevators for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following

01 00 00 - 15 elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

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

c. Finish flooring.

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, for use of all Contractor's workmen, ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of Contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

B. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the Contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum

01 00 00 - 16 temperatures as specified for various materials:

1. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system.

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

E. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR discretion) of use of water from Medical

Center's system.

1.19 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

A. The Contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.20 TESTS

A. As per Specification Section 23 05 93 the Contractor shall provide a written testing plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This Document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The Contractor shall Document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built

Documentation.

B. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

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C. Conduct final tests required in various Sections of Specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

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