S02_Exterior Stair 100 Specs.pdf

Project # 631-22-002 Date: January 21, 2022

Prepared By:

Department of Veteran Affairs 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

FOR:

SPECIFICATIONS

Exterior Stair Improvements

LOCATION: VA Central Western Massachusetts HCS

VAMC, Leeds, MA Project Number 631-22-002 Exterior Stair Improvement 01-21-2022

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents 01-22 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-22

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01-22 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 10-21 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 11-21 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21 03 93 00 Concrete Rehabilitation & Resurfacing

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

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DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 01-17 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-17

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 01-17

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

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DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

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DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

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DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

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DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

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DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

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DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

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31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16 31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 04-19 32 90 10 Loam & Seed 01-21

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

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DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

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DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

1 Cover Sheet 2 General notes 3 Overall Site Plan 4 Building 4 Site Plan 5 Building 4 Stair Plan 6 Building 20 Stair and Walkway 1 of 2 7 Building 20 Stair and Walkway 2 of 2 8 Building 4 Lower Ramp Railing 8 Building 20 to Parking Lot P Stair and Walkway 9 Existing Wall Site Plan 10 Existing Wall and New Fence Details 11 Building 11 South Stair Railing & Gate 11 Building 11 North Railing 12 Building 11 Demo Sidewalk & Stairs 12 Infill Wall and add railing 12 Biomed Stair repair 13 Erosion Control Details 14 Sidewalk Details 15 Stair Details

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for 631-22-002

Exterior Stair Improvements VA Central Western Massachusetts

Healthcare System, Leeds, MA as required by drawings and specifications.

A. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contracting Officer.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

BASE BID – Exterior Stair Improvements: Contractor shall provide all tools, resources, materials, temporary fencing, signage, permits, supervision. etc. to complete all improvements included on the drawings and specifications; including construction of stairs, railings, sidewalks, concrete repairs, fencing, erosion and sediment control, site restoration, and certain other items.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Security Plan:

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

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

Security Procedures:

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. Contractor is required to obtain badges for all personnel working on site. Badges shall be visibly worn at all times.

VA Badge Level to be determined by COR.

In accordance with VA Directive 0735 Personal Identity Verification of Federal Employees and Contractors, all contractors on VA premises are require to obtain proper identification cards. The following information describes the criteria for each type of identification card:

PIV CARD is required for all unsupervised, full time, logical and/or physical access for more than 6 months OR more than 180 aggregate days in one-year period. In this description unsupervised is to mean unescorted by VA personnel into areas off public corridors that would require the possession of a key or being granted access control privileges to enter through a secured door. Time onsite is determined by the Period of

Performance of the contract/task order and is to include all prime and sub-contractor personnel, (to include sub-subcontractors) regardless of the actual personal time on site.

The issuance of a PIV Card requires two forms of acceptable identification, a favorable SAC adjudication and an initiated

National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).

Non-PIV CARD is required for all unsupervised, full time, logical and/or physical access for less than 6 months OR less

01 00 00 -3 than 180 aggregate days in one-year period. In this description unsupervised is to mean unescorted by VA personnel into areas off public corridors that would require the possession of a key or being granted access control privileges to enter through a secured door. Time onsite is determined by the Period of

Performance of the contract/task order and is to include all prime and sub-contractor personnel (to include sub-subcontractor) regardless of the actual personal time on site.

The issuance of a PIV Card requires two forms of acceptable identification and a favorable SAC adjudication.

Flash Badge is required for common access ONLY for less than 6 months or less than 180 aggregate days in one-year period. Time onsite is determined by the Period of Performance of the contract/task order and is to include all prime and sub-contractor personnel (to include sub-subcontractors) regardless of the actual personal time on site. The issuance of a Flash

Badge requires one form of acceptable identification.

Contractors are required to submit to the COR a list of personnel to be mobilized for the work associated with the contract/task order scope of work to be completed under this specification to the CO and COR. The list is to include current status of SAC background investigation, i.e. – SAC + NACI, date completed; SAC, date completed.

Determination of the level of identification required will be determined by the COR, based on the contract/task order scope of work and level of access required.

Contractors are to contact the COR regarding credentialing requirements.

COR will facilitate contractor submission of information through the CO, PIV Sponsor and PIV Office at the Medical Center to obtain proper credentials for each contractor personnel to be on campus to complete the contract/task order scope of work to be completed under this specification.

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1. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give a one week notice to the COR so that VA coverage for the work can be scheduled.

This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section. If appropriate coverage is not available for the date and time requested, work will be scheduled for an alternate date/time. Normal working hours are 8am – 5:30pm (Monday through Friday).

2. Noisy and vibration-excessive work shall occur as after-hours work, as direct by the COR.

a. Contractor shall identify all such noisy and vibration-excessive work, (such as core drilling, stud bolting jack-hammering, etc.) and implement a plan that includes all adjacent spaces, (including areas within floors above and below).

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without permission of the COR. When the COR has given permission to photograph the premises, the COR shall be present during the photographing and there shall be absolutely no patients visitors in the photographs.

4. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

5. 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.

Guards: N/A Key Control:

The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores at completion of the work turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

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Document Control:

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”.

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

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 COR upon request.

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

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

VA.

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

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

Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

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Motor Vehicle Restrictions

6. A limited number of 3 permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility

Manager.

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

See Section 013526 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

Prior to mobilization the COR and GC Project Manager will work together to develop a Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) form; See Attachments. This will be approved by the VA Safety

Manager. Once mobilized and as often as directed by the COR, the

Contractor shall submit to the COR, a revised PCRA form.

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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.

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

01 00 00 -7 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.

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

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

Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of the Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Work shall be accomplished during normal work hours, Monday through

Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm (unless approved by the VA) excluding

Federal holidays, as to cause the least interferences possible with the normal activities of the facility and the surrounding areas. The COR shall review all work that is to occur in construction phase as it relates to buildings, adjacent spaces/buildings, and contiguous occupied areas. The COR shall review other relevant services, the concerns of disrupting adjacent areas with noise, vibrations, dust and any other similar activities. The purpose of this review shall be to clearly identify specific work to be conducted off-hours, and performed beyond normal work hours. Such activities may include, but are not limited to; cutting and patching, demolition and drilling.

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.

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

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

01 00 00 -8 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.

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.

Building(s) No.(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, 28 will be occupied during performance of work.

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.

Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m

(seven feet) minimum height, around the laydown area(s) and active construction area(s) 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.

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

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

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 Station Safety Manager, Fire Alarm Maintainer, and

COR.

Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center

Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption.

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

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.

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. The COR shall be notified of approximate dates of expected upcoming major interruptions 30 days in advance so that the Medical Center can begin making plans for maintaining operations during the utility interruption.

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.

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

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

01 00 00 -11 abandoned services are located in the footprint of renovation, they are to be removed under this contract.

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

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.

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

COR.

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

ROADWAYS.

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

See Section 013526 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor shall submit, on a once per phase basis to the COR, completed Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Forms.

This is to be approved by the VA Infection Control Nurse. See

Attachments.

1.9 ALTERATIONS

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

Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout the area of work.

Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, 01 00 00 -12 shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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

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.

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 will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4).

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:

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.

Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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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.

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.

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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.

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

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.

The Contractor is prohibited from using VA dumpsters. The Contractor shall furnish and pay for all dumpsters required to legally remove construction debris from the VA Medical Center.

The contractor shall request placement of a dumpster onto VA property through a written request to the COR identifying on a

01 00 00 -14 site plan approximate proposed location of dumpster(s). Dumpster shall not impact roadways, parking lots, ramps, entrances/exits, access to exterior equipment, hydrants, Siamese fire pipe connections/PIV, underground utilities, manholes, or any other accessed utility.

1.11 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

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 COR.

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.

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.

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1.12 RESTORATION

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.

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.

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.

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

(FAR 52.236-2).

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

01 00 00 -16 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)

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, roads, parking lots, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

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:

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, 01 00 00 -17 floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

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.

Lines of each building and/or addition.

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

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

Lines of elevations of all swales.

Lines and elevations of roads, streets, and parking lots.

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.

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".

1.14 COORDINATION

Coordinate work and products meeting the requirements associated with all applicable specification sections and plans to produce a system complete, functional and ready for the purpose intended.

Pre-worksite Re-visit Requirements: Before starting work in a particular area, visit the worksite and carefully examine the areas to verify complexity, existing conditions and difficulties

01 00 00 -18 that will affect work including all work done under various specification sections and the VA. Commencement of work shall be construed as acceptance of the existing conditions and difficulties. No change to the contract price or schedule shall be allowed for work caused by unfamiliarity with the site conditions that are visible or readily construed by an experienced observer.

Coordinate the location of all work, equipment and components with all trades and equipment installers to prevent interferences, and maintain proper use and access to all items and spaces. Refer to the “Coordination Drawing Checklist” for further details. General Contractor is responsible for coordinating all equipment and components being installed with the placement location and dimension requirements. Prior to job execution each trade shall submit “complete” coordinated shop drawings indicating all equipment and material layouts with locations from walls/columns, bottom/top elevations, vibration isolators, supports, dimensions, utility requirements and equipment submittal numbers. Each trade shall maintain a set of working drawings to document as-built information as the work progresses and submit to the COR monthly for review.

New work shall be installed and connected to existing work neatly and carefully. All work shall be coordinated with other trades to avoid conflicts and to obtain a neat competent installation that will afford maximum accessibility for easy and proper operation, maintenance, service and headroom. All work shall be installed in a manner that permits easy accessibility and proper removal of system components requiring periodic service. Disturbed or damaged work shall be replaced or repaired to new conditions. Any items determined to be in non-compliance shall be corrected by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government.

The drawings show or describe the general arrangement of equipment, articles, assemblies, appurtenances but do not show

01 00 00 -19 all required fittings, drains, air vents, supports and may not identify all required accessories, components, fittings, and offsets that are necessary to properly complete the installation for the purpose intended. The contract drawings are diagrammatic only intended to show general layout of conduit, ductwork, piping, equipment, terminals, specialties and not intended to show all required offsets, details, accessories and equipment to be connected. Provide all necessary fittings, offsets and pipe runs based on field measurements and reviewed coordination drawings. Coordinate with other trades for space available and relative location of equipment and accessories to be connected at all locations. The Contractor shall alter locations of items where necessary to avoid interference and clearance difficulties. Locations of components and equipment shall be adjusted to accommodate the work with interferences anticipated and encountered. The Contractor shall determine the exact routing and location of systems prior to fabrication and installation. Accurate field measurements and coordination drawings shall be prepared to establish the locations and characteristics of the various systems (new and existing to remain). It is the intent of the drawings/specifications that the Contractor provides all materials, labor and coordination necessary to complete the work described or implied by the contract documents at no additional cost/time to the

Government. The Contractor shall propose with submitted coordination drawings other dimensions with similar characteristics where necessary to avoid interferences and clearance difficulties. Should the contract documents not agree with themselves the greater quantity of superior work and materials shall be performed.

Coordinate all mechanical (eg, HVAC), electrical, plumbing (MEP) utility service, fire protection sprinkler system shutdowns and space access three (3) weeks in advance with the COR. Due to facility scheduling and access difficulties, some shutdowns and

01 00 00 -20 the performance of certain work will need to be performed during off-hours by the Contractor. Arrange phases and perform work to insure utility services for other buildings and areas at all times as required.

Before placement and installation of work subject to tests the Contractor shall coordinate and notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing personnel to be present at the site in time for proper testing and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than two (2) weeks unless otherwise designated by the

COR.

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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.

All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

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.

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

1.16 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of

Construction at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit two sets of the warranty management plan.

Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or

01 00 00 -21 of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “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:

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.

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

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.

A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating:

Name of item.

Model and serial numbers.

Location where installed.

Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

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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.

Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

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

Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment Bonds must remain effective throughout the construction period.

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.

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.

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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.

Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section.

Communication procedures for Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the

Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the

Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction

Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective

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Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

The “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

Fire suppression systems.

Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

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

Interior, exterior personnel doors or hardware, not functioning properly, causing security, fire or safety problem.

Code 3-Doors Overhead doors not operational.

Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

Code 1-Electrical Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

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Security lights.

Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

Receptacle and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

Code 3-Electrical Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1-Gas Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing Hot water heater failure.

Leaking water supply pipes

Code 2-Plumbing Flush valves not operating properly Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling.

Casework damaged.

Code 1-Roof Leaks Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2-Water (Exterior) No water to facility.

Code 2-Water (Hot) No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3 All work not listed above.

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Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the

Contracting Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

Warranty Tags

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS

For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

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

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1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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:

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.

Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e.

transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be…