S02-Specifications 589A4-20-158- Volume 1 -630 pages.pdf

March 24, 2021

RENOVATE WAREHOUSE FOR

PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS

Harry S. Truman Veterans Memorial Hospital

800 Hospital Drive.

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI 65201

VA Project #589A4-20-158

CLH Project #2020-21

Bid Set

Project Manual/Specifications

VOLUME 1

Divisions 00-14

Calvin L. Hinz A R C H I T E C T S, P.C.

3705 North 200th Street Elkhorn, NE 68022

Tel: (402) 291-6941 Fax: (402) 291-9193

CLH

Renovate Warehouse for Pandemic Preparedness

VA Project No. 589A4-20-158

03-24-21

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PROJECT TITLE PAGE

Project Name: Renovate Warehouse for Pandemic Preparedness

VA Project No.: 589A4-20-158

Project Address: Harry S. Truman Veterans Memorial Hospital

800 Hospital Drive

Columbia, MO 65201-5297

Design Team/Responsibilities:

Coordinating Professional/

Architect: Calvin L. Hinz Architects, P.C.

Coordinating Professional/

Supervising Architect: Richard J. Onken, AIA, EDAC, FHFI

Project Responsibility: Coordinating Professional, Architectural

Drawings: Sheets G-001 thru G-004, PH101 thru PH103, AD101 thru AD102, AE101 thru AE901, AC101 thru

AC102, AF101 thru AF502, RA101 thru RA104

Specification Sections: Divisions 00 thru 14 (except Division 03, 04, 05 and 31 Sections by Structural Engineer as noted below), 312011 and 320523

(stamp/signature)

Structural Engineer: IMEG

Lead Struct. Eng.: Michael L. Alberswerth, PE, SE

Drawings: Sheets S-000 thru S-502

Specification Sections: Sections 003300, 042000, 051200, 052100, 053100, 053600, 055100, 316200

Fire Protection: Incandescence Life Safety, Inc.

Project Manager: Alex Schieber, PE

Drawings: Sheets LS000, LS101, FA101, FX101

Specification Sections: Sections 211313, 283100

Plbg/Mech/Elect/Tech IMEG

Engineering:

Project Manager/

Lead Mech. Engineer: Russell J. Arneson, PE

Drawings: Sheets P-000 thru P-300, M-000 thru M-501

Specification Sections: Divisions 22 thru 25 except for Section 283100

003300, 042000, 051200, 052100, 053100, 053600, 055000, 055100, 316200

Lead Elect. Engineer: Zachary W. Carter, PE

Drawings: Sheets E-000 thru E-500, T-000 thru T-500

Specification Sections: Division 26, 27 & 28 except Section 283100

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 00 Table of Contents 01-21

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

VOLUME 1 – DIVISIONS 00-14

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01-21

01 00 10 Medical Center Requirements

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 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19

01 56 00 Temporary Barriers & Enclosures

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 01-21

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-21

05 52 17 Safety Railings

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 21 19 Closed Cell Foamed-In-Place Insulation

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21

07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 01-21

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES 01-21

01-21

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 22 13 Wire Mesh Partitions 01-21

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

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DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-21

13 44 13 Mezzanine and Rack System Safety Gates

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 55 00 Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor

VOLUME 2 – DIVISIONS 21-48

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 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

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 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 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 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 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 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

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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

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 56 00 Exterior 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 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

31 62 00 Driven Piles 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

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DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation (NOT USED)

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing

No.

Title

GENERAL

1 G-001 Cover Sheet

2 G-002 Abbreviations, Symbols, General Notes & Index of

Drawings

3 G-003 Wall Types & Details - Renovation

4 G-004 Accessibility Clearances

5 LS001 Building and Life Safety Code Analysis

6 LS101 Life Safety Plan

PHASING

7 PH101 Phasing Plan – Phase 1

8 PH102 Phasing Plan – Phase 2

9 PH103 Phasing Plan – Phase 3

SURVEY

10 V-100 Existing Site Survey

STRUCTURAL

11 S-001 General Notes

12 S-002 General Notes, Abbreviations

13 S-101 Foundation Plan

14 S-201 Mezzanine Floor Framing Plan

15 S-202 Roof Framing Plan

16 S-301 Foundation Sections & Details

17 S-302 Foundation Sections & Details

18 S-501 Framing Sections & Details

19 S-502 Framing Sections & Details

20 S-503 Framing Sections & Details

ARCHITECTURAL

21 AS101 Architectural Site Plan

22 AD101 Floor Plan - Demolition

23 AD102 Roof Plan - Demolition

24 AE101 Floor Plan - Renovation

25 AE102 Mezzanine Level Plan – Renovation

26 AE103 Roof Plan – Renovation

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27 AE201 Exterior Elevations

28 AE301 Building Sections

29 AE302 Building Sections

30 AE303 Building Sections

31 AE310 Wall Sections

32 AE311 Wall Sections

33 AE401 Large Scale Plans & Details

34 AE501 Exterior Details

35 AE502

Interior Stair & Material Lift Plans, Sections &

Details

36 AE503 Exterior Stair Plans, Sections & Details

37 AE504 Material Lift Elevations, Sections & Details

38 AE601 Room Finish Schedule & Color Schedule

39 AE701 Door & Window Schedule & Details

40 AE901 Interior Elevations

41 AE902 Interior Elevations

42 AE903 Interior Elevations

43 AE904 Interior Elevations

44 AE905 Interior Elevations

45 AC101 First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan

46 AC102 Mezzanine Reflected Ceiling Plan & Ceiling Details

47 AF101 First Floor Finish & Signage Plan

48 AF102 Mezzanine Finish & Signage Plan

49 AF501 Interior Finish Details

50 AF502 Signage Details

FIRE PROTECTION

51 FA101 Fire Alarm System Plan

52 FX101 Fire Suppression System Plan

PLUMBING

53 P-000 Plumbing Coversheet

54 PD101 First Floor Plan - Plumbing Demolition

55 P-100 Under Floor Plan- Plumbing

56 P-101 First Floor Plan - Plumbing

57 P-102 Mezzanine Floor Plan- Plumbing

58 P-300 Plumbing Details

MECHANICAL/HVAC

59 M-000 Mechanical Coversheet

60 MD101 First Floor Plan - Mechanical Demolition

61 MD102 Roof Plan - Mechanical Demolition

62 M-100 Basement Plan – Mechanical

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63 M-101 First Floor Plan - Mechanical

64 M-102 Mezzanine Floor Plan - Mechanical

65 M-300 Mechanical Details

66 M-301 Mechanical Details

67 M-302 Mechanical Details

68 M-400 Mechanical Diagrams

69 M-401 Mechanical Diagrams

70 M-402 Mechanical Diagrams

71 M-500 Mechanical Schedules

72 M-501 Mechanical Schedules

ELECTRICAL

73 E-000 Electrical Coversheet

74 E-110 Chiller Plant Plan - Electrical

75 E-111 Basement Building 1 Plan - Electrical

76 ED101 First Floor Plan – Electrical Demolition

77 EL101 First Floor Plan - Electrical Lighting

78 EL102 Mezzanine Floor Plan - Electrical Lighting

79 EP101 First Floor Plan - Electrical Power

80 EP102 Mezzanine Floor Plan - Electrical Power

81 E-300 Electrical Details

82 E-400 Electrical Diagrams and Schedules

83 E-500 Electrical Schedules

TECHNOLOGY

84 T-000 Technology Coversheet

85 TD101 First Floor Plan - Technology Demolition

86 T-101 First Floor Plan - Technology

87 T-102 Mezzanine Floor Plan- Technology

88 T-300 Technology Details

89 T-400 Technology Room Enlargements and Diagrams

90 T-500 Technology Schedules

RESOURCE

91 RA101 Existing Conditions Plan & Exterior Photos

92 RA102

Existing Conditions Plan & Interior Photos – West

Warehouse

93 RA103

Existing Conditions Plan & Interior Photos – North -

East Rooms

94 RA104

Existing Conditions Plan, Exterior & Interior Photos

– Corridors & Open Area

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1.5 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.6 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 ALTERATIONS

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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 TESTS

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

1.21 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.22 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS

1.23 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.24 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for 589A4-20-158 Renovate

Warehouse for Pandemic Preparedness as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Only one site visit will be scheduled prior to the bid date. Attendance is highly recommended.

C. Offices of CLH Architects, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative. A/E information as follows:

CLH Architects

3705 North 200th St.

Omaha, NE 68022

P: 402-291-6941

D. Throughout the drawings and specifications, references to Contracting

Officer shall be represented by the abbreviation “CO”. References to

COR, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative or Contracting

Officer’s Representative shall be represented by the abbreviation

“COR”.

E. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (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.

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

G. Phasing: The project will require phasing as described below, in

Paragraph 1.7.F-PHASING, and in the Drawings, in order to ensure the warehouse is fully operational during all phases of construction:

1. Complete Phase 1 - Demolition of existing Rooms W07, W08 & W09;

preparation for and installation of new structural framing, HVAC and electrical work for expansion of the Warehouse

2. Complete Phase 2 - Demolition of portion of existing Warehouse roof and installation of new exterior wall enclosure

3. Completion of Phase 3 - Construction of new mezzanine floor, Rooms

W08 & W09, exterior wall insulation; installation of new finishes

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM #1: Renovate Warehouse for Pandemic Preparedness: Includes all scope communicated in the drawings and specifications.

B. BID ITEM #2: Renovate Warehouse for Pandemic Preparedness: Includes all scope describe in Bid Item 1 – excluding Bid Deduct #1 described below.

1. Bid Deduct #1:

1. Work associated with new Material Lift WE01.

2. Work associated with construction and finishes for new Rooms W08 and W09 (Demolition of existing Rooms W07, W08 and W09, including plumbing, fixtures and finishes in Room W08 will be retained in

Base Bid).

3. Work associated with installation of new ceilings and finishes in

Rooms W04, W05A and W06.

4. Demolition and renovation of work counters at Rooms W10A and

W10C.

1.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

A. The Period of Performance for this project shall be 430 calendar days total for completion of all contractual obligations. All construction items are to be completed in 280 calendar days. The contractor shall provide a project schedule accounting for all material lead times to be approved by VA. Construction including demolition shall not begin until

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01 00 00 -3 all submittals are approved, and material deliveries are scheduled to be received prior to construction starting. The period of performance begins on the date of Notice to Proceed, and includes submittal review and product procurement, all construction services required, all punch list items reconciled, and ending once close-out services have been completed, and close-out documents have been distributed to the owner, including as-built drawings.

1.5 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.6 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 COR so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

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C. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall 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 manuals and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

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

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

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

Officer.

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

6. Notify Contracting Officer and COR 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).

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

EDMS system.

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

G. VA Security Clause

1. The certification and accreditation requirements do not apply and a

Security Accreditation package is not required for this procurement.

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to authorized areas. 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. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

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

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

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

(FAR 52.236-10)

C. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be located within the project limits.

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

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E. 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. 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. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

F. Phasing:

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

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

reference drawings for phasing plans.

A. Phase I: Relocation of existing Drug Storage Cache W03A;

Demolition of Rooms W07, W08 and W09; Setup of temporary storage facilities for use during demolition and construction;

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Disassembly and Relocation of existing storage racks to facilitate demolition and new construction; partial demolition of floors and roof for installation of new pier caps/micro-piles;

structural steel framing for new roof; installation of new roof at west half of Warehouse; demolition and partial installation of existing mechanical and electrical work including HVAC piping, ductwork and equipment in the Warehouse, in Building 1 Areas ‘C’ and ‘E’ including Mechanical Room C011, and portion of Area ‘G’ adjacent to Warehouse

B. Phase II: Installation of new exterior wall enclosure system;

removal of existing roof and pre-engineered metal building system at west half of Warehouse; demolition of Room W03A; completion of installation of new HVAC piping, ductwork and equipment in the

Warehouse, in Building 1 Areas ‘C’ and ‘E’ including Mechanical

Room C011, and portion of Area ‘G’ adjacent to Warehouse.

C. Phase III: Framing and installation of Pandemic Storage floor;

installation of exterior wall insulation and finishes, interior and exterior stairs, Material Lift, reinstallation of storage racks at lower level and installation of storage racks at

Pandemic Storage; completion of work in west half of Warehouse;

completion of new finishes in the east half of the Warehouse, and removal of temporary storage facilities

G. A portion of BLDG 14, the “warehouse” of the Harry S. Truman Memorial

Veterans’ Hospital will be vacated by the Government in accordance with the phasing and turned over to the Contractor.

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

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs

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01 00 00 -8 or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

I. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers, electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide temporary utility hook ups in order to minimize any utility down times. Prior to any utility outages the contractor must provide a utility shut down request to the COR with a description of the proposed outage outlining the expected down time and actions that will be taken to minimize impact on the facility. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center

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

INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours. Interruptions occurring at other than

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Contractor’s normal working hours shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

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. Major utility outages may have to be done on off hours to minimize the impact on the facility.

Interruptions occurring at other than contractor’s normal working hours shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

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.

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

K. 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.

L. 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.

M. Contractor shall have a supervisor on site at any/all time(s) that any contractor personnel or subcontractor personnel are performing work of any kind. Submit this supervisor’s qualifications to COR in writing for approval before work begins. At the beginning of the job, supervisor shall meet with COR first thing first day in the COR’s office. Any time there is a lapse of one or more days (other than weekends/holidays) in contractor working on site, supervisor shall meet with COR in the COR’s office first thing first day back on the job.

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N. Contractor’s onsite supervisor shall meet with COR early each day at a time mutually acceptable for the purpose of discussing the work to be performed that day. This meeting shall be held at the COR’s office or other mutually agreeable location. If contractor’s project manager is onsite daily then he/she shall attend these daily meetings. If contractor’s project manager is not onsite daily then he/she shall be available for a once-a-week meeting at the COR’s office.

O. The contractor’s onsite supervisor must be provided with a cellular phone to ensure continuous contact by VA representatives while on the job site. This cellular phone number must be provided to the COR at the

Pre-Construction Meeting.

P. The contractor’s employees, as well as his/her subcontractors’ employees shall be provided with identification badges and/or parking pass hang tags by VA. All contractor and subcontractor employees must wear an identification badge at all times that the employee is on VA premises. These badges and/or hangtags shall be returned to VA upon completion of the contract/project. A charge of $10.00 each shall be assessed for any and all badges and/or hangtags not returned. This charge shall be made in the form of a deduct change order to the contract or bill of collection, at the option of the CO.

Q. The contractor’s foreman shall, if/as necessary, be issued VA keys.

These keys shall be returned to VA upon completion of the contract/project. If the contractor fails to return any issued keys, the actual costs of re-keying all doors which use that key and/or replacing/reissuing keys to all personnel that possess that key shall be charged to the contractor. Depending upon the number of doors and keys involved this could range from $100 to several thousand dollars.

This charge shall be made in the form of a deduct change order to the contract or bill of collection, at the option of the CO.

R. The Contractor’s normal working hours will be Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm.

1. Regularly scheduled federal holidays are: New Year’s Day, Martin

Luther King’s Birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. No work will be permitted on any regularly scheduled federal holiday. No work will be permitted on any non-regularly scheduled holiday, whether

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2. For convenience of the Government, portions of the work must be accomplished after weekday business hours and/or on weekends. Reference drawings for locations and times available to perform the work indicated.

3. In the event that it becomes necessary for the contractor to work outside the normal business hours of the facility for reasons not determined to be for the convenience of the Government, said work will only be performed upon the approval of the COR. The contractor will be assessed the overtime rate for all facility staff required to be present, who otherwise wouldn’t be present, as deemed necessary by the

CO. The contractor shall notify the COR 72 hours prior to performing the work.

4. The contractor is required to discontinue his work in sufficient time to allow for his clean-up of all work areas before he leaves the site each workday. The area shall be returned to “normal condition” for

VA use at the end of each workday, including proper secure storage of all equipment, tools, and materials, and the removal of all construction debris.

S. Contractor shall turn in completed and signed daily logs to the COR no later than 11:00 am on the following workday.

T. All metal cutting operations shall be performed in locations approved by COR. All metal shavings must be removed from VA premises completely.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

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

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

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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).

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 items, 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.

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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.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures and equipment 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.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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B. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.11 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). These repairs shall be performed as soon as is practical.

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

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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)

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

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

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

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1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

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

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

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

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

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

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

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators.

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Contractor may use freight elevators. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans

Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

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

c. Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractor’s expense.

4. Patient and VA staff use of freight elevators will take priority over use of contractor.

5. Contractor shall be required to keep clean on a daily basis the freight elevators used.

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1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen; such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center.

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY

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

B. Electricity (for Construction and Testing):

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

C. Water (for Construction and Testing):

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

Contractor.

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

1.19 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND

BALANCING FOR HVAC the contractor shall provide a written testing plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and

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

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

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

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed.