S02 Specification for 36C24422R0031 - Volume I.pdf

BID DOCUMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME I

DIV 00 – DIV 12

FOURTH FLOOR RENOVATION

VA PROJECT NO. 562-20-605

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

ERIE, PA

Miller-Remick LLC

1010 Kings Highway South

Building Two – 2nd Floor

Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034

(856) 429-4000

Anthony D. Pacaro, Jr., P.E.

PA License# PE062779

August 18, 2021

Erie VA Medical Center VA Project #562-20-605 Building 1, 4th Floor Renovation Bid Documents 08/18/2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20 01 00 00.10 Sole Source Equipment List 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26.10 Submittal Register 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19 01 45 35.10 Attach A – Schedule 01 45 35.20 Attach B – Special Inspections 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 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 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16 02 99 99 Attach A - Environmental Assessment Report 10/08/2020

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 10 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 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 80 00 Glazing 10-15 08 92 00 Louvered Screen Wall

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 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 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 10 43 13 Defibrillator Cabinet 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

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

Equipment 02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20 23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 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 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

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 09-19 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 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 51 19 Sound Masking System

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

HAZMAT

HA101 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN

STRUCTURAL

S-001 ABBREVIATIONS & NOTES

S-101 OVERALL ROOF PLAN

SF131 FRAMING PLAN - 3RD FLOOR (2ND FLR ROOF)

SF431 ENLARGED PLANS - 3RD FLOOR (2ND FLR ROOF)

SF432 ENLARGED PLAN - 3RD FLOOR (2ND FLR ROOF)

S-501 SECTIONS & DETAILS

S-502 SECTIONS & DETAILS

S-503 SECTIONS & DETAILS

S-504 SECTIONS & DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

G-100 OVERALL FOURTH FLOOR CODE PLAN

G-101 CODE DATA SHEET

AD100 OVERALL FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

A-000 NOTES, SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

A-100 OVERALL FOURTH FLOOR PLAN & PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLAN

A-101 ENLARGED PLANS & DETAILS

A-200 OVERALL FOURTH FLOOR & PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR REFLECTED

CEILING PLAN

A-201 CEILING DETAILS

A-300 DOOR SCHEDULE & DETAILS

A-301 EXTERIOR WINDOW TYPES & DETAILS

A-400 PARTITION TYPES

A-500 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

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A-600 MILLWORK DETAILS

A-601 GENERAL DETAILS

I-100 OVERALL FOURTH FLOOR FINISH PLAN

I-101 FINISH SCHEDULE, LEGEND & DETAILS

I-102 OVERALL FOURTH FLOOR SIGNAGE PLAN

EQ100 OVERALL FOURTH FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

FIRE PROTECTION

FX001 DETAILS, GENERAL NOTES & LEGEND

FD141 DEMOLTION PLAN - 4TH FLOOR

FX141 PLAN - 4TH FLOOR

PLUMBING

P-001 ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES & SYMBOLS

PD131 DEMOLITION PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

PD141 DEMOLITION PLAN - 4TH FLOOR

P-131 PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

P-141 PLAN - 4TH FLOOR

P-501 DETAILS & SCHEDULES

P-601 RISER DIAGRAMS

MECHANICAL

M-001 ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES & SYMBOLS

MD141 DEMOLITION PLANS - 4TH, 5TH & 6TH FLOORS

MH141 DUCTWORK PLAN - 4TH FLOOR

MP141 PIPING PLAN - 4TH FLOOR

M-341 SECTIONS

M-342 SECTIONS

M-343 SECTIONS

M-401 PARTIAL PLAN - ROOF

M-402 PARTIAL PLANS - 1ST & 2ND FLOORS

M-501 AHU DETAILS

M-502 DETAILS

M-503 DETAILS

M-701 SCHEDULES

M-702 SCHEDULES

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M-801 CONTROLS

M-802 CONTROLS

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS

E-002 NOTES

ED141 DEMOLITION PLAN - 4TH FLOOR

EL141 LIGHTING PLAN - 4TH FLOOR

EP121 POWER PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

EP131 POWER PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

EP141 POWER PLAN - 4TH FLOOR

ET141 SYSTEMS PLAN - 4TH FLOOR

E-401 POWER PLAN - PARTIAL ROOF

E-501 DETAILS

E-502 DETAILS

E-503 DETAILS

E-601 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E-701 SCHEDULES

FA141 FIRE ALARM PLAN - 4TH FLOOR

FA601 DIAGRAM & DETAILS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 CONTRACTOR IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.13 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.19 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.20 TESTS

1.21 INSTRUCTIONS

1.22 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.23 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT / ITEMS

1.24 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.25 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.26 SAFETY SIGN

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1.27 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.28 PRIVACY TRAINING

1.29 SECURITY BADGES / BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

1.30 CONTRACTOR WEEKLY PROGRESS MEETINGS

1.31 REQUIRED REGISTRATION WITH CONTRACTORS PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS)

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SECTION 01 00 00

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

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

Renovation No. 562-20-605 as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Office arranged through the CO.

C. Offices of Miller-Remick, LLC, 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 Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

F. Contractor Weekly Progress Meetings: The contractor is required to hold weekly progress update meetings at the VA construction site with the

Contracting Officer and his designated personnel to review all relevant aspects of the construction to be accomplished for current week and for the following two weeks. All pertinent issues which may affect the established construction schedule are to be raised by the contractor with possible recommended solutions to maintain schedule target dates.

Contractor is responsible for generating and supplying an agenda one

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(1) day before the meeting to all participants of the meeting. The

Contractor is also responsible for writing the detailed meeting minutes and providing them to the Contracting Officer within three (3) working days after the meeting.

G. The resume of the Site Foreman/Superintendent must be submitted to the

VA for approval. The VA reserves the right to request replacement of the on-site Foreman/Superintendent.

H. Each subcontractor trade shall have at least journeyman supervision.

I. Each tradesman must be at least journeyman status in their trade or in a certified apprentice program under the supervision of a journeyman of their trade.

J. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT CONSIDER DEMOLITION AND ALTERATION NOTES ON

THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE. IT SHALL BE THE GENERAL

CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO INSPECT AND ASSESS EACH AREA AND TO

FULFILL THE DESIGN INTENT OF THE WORK INDICATED BY THE CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS FOR ALL TRADES. ANY WORK NOT SPECIFICALLY SHOWN OR NOTED, BUT

IS REASONABLY IMPLIED BY THE REMAINING DOCUMENTS, IS INCLUDED IN THE

CONTRACT.

K. Required Registration with Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting

System (CPARS): As prescribed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Part 42.1500, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) evaluates General

Contractor past performance on all Contracts that exceed the thresholds outlined in FAR Part 42.15, and shares those evaluations with other

Federal Government Contract Specialists and procurement officials. The

FAR requires that the General Contractor be provided an opportunity to comment on past performance evaluations prior to each report closing.

To fulfill this requirement, VA uses an online database, the Contractor

Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) which is maintained by the Department of Defense. The CPARS database information is shared with the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) database, which is available to all Federal Agencies. Each General

Contractor whose Contract award is estimated to exceed the thresholds outlined in FAR 42.15 is required to provide to the Contracting Officer contact information for the Contractor’s representative with their response to the solicitation. The Contractor is responsible to notify the Contracting Officer of any change to the Contractor’s

01 00 00 - 3 representative during the contract performance period. Contractor’s representative contact information consists of a name and email address. The Government will register the contract within thirty days after contract award. For Contracts with a period of one year or less, the Contracting Officer will perform a single evaluation when the

Contract is complete. For Contracts exceeding one year, the

Contracting Officer will evaluate the General Contractor’s performance annually. Interim reports will be filed each year until the last year of the Contract, when the final report will be completed. The report shall be assigned in CPARS to the General Contractor’s designated representative for comment. The General Contractor representative will have 30 days to submit any comments and reassign the report to the VA

Contracting Officer. Failure by the Contractor to respond within those thirty days will result in the Government’s evaluation being placed on file in PPIRS without Contractor’s comments.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, demolition, asbestos abatement, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, systems, life safety work, necessary alterations to structural members, and construction of certain other items. The contractor needs to account for winter weather conditions and plan for construction in those conditions as part of their Base

Bid.

B. ITEM II, General Contractor as Prime and solely responsible for all content of the Work and the Work of the Subcontractors, their vendors, and suppliers. The Bidder shall be solely responsible to coordinate the entire work of the contract. The Bidder shall provide isometric

(3D) coordination drawings for all trades and all items of the work, the existing structure and where the Work of their contract connects with, meets, or potentially interferes with the work of others and the existing building components. Failure to identify areas of conflict or omissions or provide the correct sequencing of the work shall result in the removal and replacement of items of conflict (at no cost to the

Owner) to provide a conflict free installation with direct accessibility for installation and maintenance of materials, components, and equipment. The Prime contractor shall provide a

01 00 00 - 4 minimum 24-hour notification to the COR for VA Trade inspection of mechanical, plumbing and electrical work and any other service component prior to covering work. Ex: Inspect electrical rough-in prior to drywall installation.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, electronic PDF files may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Specifications and Drawing sets can be printed at Contractor’s expense.

B. The drawings and specifications are not intended to define all details, finish materials, and special construction that may be required or necessary. The Contractor shall provide all installations complete and adequate as implied by the contract specifications and contract documents.

C. Drawings are diagrammatic only and do not show exact routes and locations of equipment and associated wiring. The Contractor shall verify all equipment currently installed along with the work of all other trades and shall arrange their work to avoid conflicts. In the event of a conflict, the Contractor shall discuss the issues with the

Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and obtain written corrective action from the Contracting Officer.

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 one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer (CO) via COR so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is

01 00 00 - 5 separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide cipher lock and provide the VA with the combination or request construction cores from the VA for the Contracting officers representative (COR) 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, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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.

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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.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. All contractor parking is to be off site. Contractor cannot park on site or on streets adjacent to the VA Medical Center.

F. Privacy Training: Privacy training must be completed by all contractors and subcontractors assigned to the VA accounts prior to construction or delivery of service and/or onsite visit and annually. There are three

(3) options a contractor or subcontractor can choose from to complete privacy training:

1. Complete VHA Privacy Policy Training electronically through EES at the following website:

https://www.ees-learning.net/librix/loginhtml.asp?v=librix or

2. Review the text version of VHA Privacy Policy course included with this contract and complete the training certificate or,

3. Review the text version of VHA Privacy Policy Training PowerPoint presentation included with this contract and complete the training certificate.

The Contractor shall provide to the VA COTR a copy of the completed training certificate(s).

G. Security Badges / Background Investigations: All prime contractor personnel and subcontractor personnel will be required to obtain a

Flash Badge (Day Pass) prior to reporting to the jobsite. Within ten https://www.ees-learning.net/librix/loginhtml.asp?v=librix

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(10) business days prior to the personnel arriving at the work site, the General Contractor to whom award is made will be responsible for all personnel and subcontractor personnel completing the Background

Investigation Request Worksheet and the VHA Service Center Contractor

PIV Sponsorship Form and submitting it to the Personnel Security

Officer at the Erie VA Medical Center. Badges will be issued to qualified personnel and must be worn and visible at all time while in

VA property. The General Contractor will be responsible for completion of the VHA Security Center PIV Credentials Turn-In Inventory Report and forwarding it to the Contracting Officer at the end of the construction project. General Contractor is responsible for obtaining and turning in ALL badges.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

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

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

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Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

E. Workpersons are subject to rules of the Erie VA Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

1. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep active corridors clear of construction materials, debris, and standing construction equipment.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and 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 Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days, unless expressly permitted otherwise by the COR. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

G. 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), 01 00 00 - 9 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 the

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 10 calendar 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.

H. 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

01 00 00 - 10 sealed, capped or plugged. 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.

I. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

J. 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.

K. Phasing:

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

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

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

Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor

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

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of the Area of Work in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all parties in attendance, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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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 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment

(ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group as specified here. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to the COR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

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1. All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center.

C. Medical center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g., aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions may be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition:

1. The COR and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

2. In case of any problem, the medical center, along with assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

D. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the COR. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the medical Center and Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof one-hour temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust.

Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access.

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Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COR and Medical Center.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High

Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at

95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm

(24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently.

Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

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f. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended.

g. There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

h. At completion, remove construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.

E. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

2. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

3. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, 01 00 00 - 16 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.

1.10 CONTRACTOR IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

A. All workers that are on the premises working in the project space for more than three consecutive days shall provide documentation as noted in Attachment B to be provided by the COR.

1.11 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 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).

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1.12 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. All contractor-generated markings shall be clearly legible in RED INK. To ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR, 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 the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.13 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit four 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 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:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

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

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for

Contractor response, and other details deemed 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

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D. 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…