S02 - Specifications - Replace Main Switchgear.pdf

United States Veterans Affairs Medical Center May 23, 2022

White River Junction

Main Switchgear Replacement Project Number 405-21-002

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements

01 01 00 Summary Of Work

01 25 00 Substitution Procedures

01 26 00 Contract Modification Procedures

01 29 00 Payment Procedures

01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination

01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, And Samples

01 35 26 Safety Requirements

01 42 19 Reference Standards

01 45 00 Quality Control

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services

01 45 35 Special Inspections

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 73 00 Execution

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal

01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

01 78 23 Operation And Maintenance Data

01 78 39 Project Record Documents

01 79 00 Demonstration And Training

01 91 00 DVA/USACE Projects General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete

03 45 13 Segmental Block Wall

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 31 00 Steel Decking

05 40 00 Cold Formed Metal Framing

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Waterproofing

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation

07 27 40 Pressure Plane Integrity – Air Leakage Control

07 40 00 Roofing And Siding Panels

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles

08 71 00 Door Hardware

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results For HVAC

23 05 41 Noise & Vibration Control for HVAC Piping & Equipment

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, And Balancing For HVAC

23 31 00 HVAC Air Ducts and Casings

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES

23 34 00 HVAC Fans

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements For Electrical Installations

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

26 05 26 Grounding And Bonding for Electrical Systems

26 05 33 Raceway And Boxes for Electrical Systems

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study

26 08 00 Commissioning Of Electrical Systems

26 09 23 Lighting Controls

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers

26 13 01 Pad-Mounted Medium Voltage Switchgear

26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear

26 24 16 Panelboards

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

26 29 11 Motor Controllers

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection

26 51 00 Interior Lighting

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communication System

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communication Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork

31 23 19 Dewatering

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

32 31 40 Fences and Gates

32 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

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SECTION 00 01 15 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GI-001

GI-002

GI-003

GS-001

GS-101

GS-102

GS-103

GS-104

GS-501

GS-502

GS-503

GS-504

SS-001

SS-101

SS-102

SS-501

AE-101

AE-201

AE-301

AE-501

M-001

M-101

M-102

M-103

ES-001

ESS-101

ESS-102

ESS-103

EP-101

ES-501

COVER SHEET

GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

CONSTRUCTION SIGNS AND TEMPORARY FENCING DETAILS CIVIL

GENERAL NOTES & LEGEND

EXISTING CONDITIONS-REMOVALS PLAN

CIVIL SITE PLAN

RETAINING WALL PLAN AND ELEVATION

CIVIL LAYOUT PLAN

TYPICAL CIVIL DETAILS

TYPICAL CIVIL DETAILS

EROSION PREVENTION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN

EROSION PREVENTION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROL DETAILS

STRUCTURAL NOTES

FOUNDATION PLAN

ROOF FRAMING PLAN

TYPICAL DETAILS

FLOOR PLANS, CEILING PLAN AND SCHEDULES

BUILDING ELEVATIONS

BUILDING SECTION AND WALL SECTION

MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS

MECHANICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

SWITCHGEAR FLOOR PLAN HVAC - NEW WORK

DETAILS AND DIAGRAM

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS, AND LEGEND

EXISTING ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

SITE PLAN - ELECTRICAL NEW WORK

PARTIAL ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN AT B44-T77 REPLACEMENT

POWER & FIRE ALARM, LIGHTING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION

ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN DETAILS

ES-502 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN DETAILS

ES-503 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN DETAILS

ES-504 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN DETAILS

ES-505

ES-506

ED-601

ES-601

TYPICAL DETAILS

TYPICAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION DETAILS AND

NOTES SITE MEDIUM VOLTAGE 1-LINE DEMOLITION

PLAN PROPOSED SWITCHGEAR 1-LINE DIAGRAM

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ES-602 SITE MEDIUM VOLTAGE 1-LINE DIAGRAM

ES-603 PANEL SCHEDULES & LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULES

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 -GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. 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 White River Junction

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Main Switchgear Replacement as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

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

Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays 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. Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall provide proof than an

OSHA certified “Competent Person” – (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever contract personnel are present. A competent person is defined as “One who is capable of identifying existing or predictable hazards in the surroundings and working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees, and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them” (29 CFR 1926.32(f)).

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC)

Main Switchgear Replacement: Work includes general construction, alterations, electrical, mechanical, Concrete, Masonry, Metal, Wood and

Plastic Composites, thermal and moisture protection, finished, specialties, equipment, furnishings, HVAC, Integrated automation systems, and necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items as indicated in the construction documents.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The Contractor shall give a ten (10) day notice to the Contracting

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

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

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

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.

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.

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).

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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.

8. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s, diskettes, flash drives and external data storage devices shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility Manager.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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

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

F. 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.

3. Where access by the 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.

G. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Center operations will not be hindered.

Contractor shall permit access to Medical Center personnel through construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

Medical Center so that operations will continue during the construction period.

H. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence

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

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

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.

J. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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

1. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm

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Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the 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 or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

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

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

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

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

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR or their designated representative of the building in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed, to the COR with a copy 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.

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.

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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).

C. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. 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.

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. 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 the 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.

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter, or remove any structural work, and do not disturb

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

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

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

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

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

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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 within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers 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

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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.

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

B. Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment Bonds 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

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

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor.

This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.

Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

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

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

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

Warranty Tags

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

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Warranty Tags

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

1.14 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

1. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by the Medical

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

1.15 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to

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

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the

Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contractor.

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

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1.16 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

B. 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.

1.17 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned

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Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any contractor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for noted above.

1.18 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. Equipment furnished by Government to be installed by Contractor will be furnished to Contractor at the Medical Center.

B. Storage space for equipment will be provided by the Government and the

Contractor shall be prepared to unload and store such equipment therein upon its receipt at the Medical Center.

C. Notify Contracting Officer in writing, 60 days in advance, of date on which Contractor will be prepared to receive equipment furnished by

Government. Arrangements will then be made by the Government for delivery of equipment.

1. Immediately upon delivery of equipment, Contractor shall arrange for a joint inspection thereof with a representative of the Government.

At such time the Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of equipment described, make notations, and immediately furnish the Government representative with a written statement as to its condition or shortages.

2. Contractor thereafter is responsible for such equipment until such time as acceptance of contract work is made by the Government.

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D. Equipment furnished by the Government will be delivered in a partially assembled (knock down) condition in accordance with existing standard commercial practices, complete with all fittings, fastenings, and appliances necessary for connections to respective services installed under contract. All fittings and appliances (i.e., couplings, ells, tees, nipples, piping, conduits, cables, and the like) necessary to make the connection between the Government furnished equipment item and the utility stub-up shall be furnished and installed by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

E. Completely assemble and install the Government furnished equipment in place ready for proper operation in accordance with specifications and drawings.

F. Furnish supervision of installation of equipment at construction site by qualified factory trained technicians regularly employed by the equipment manufacturer.

1.19 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm

(three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by COR.

D. Drawing details in VA Signage Design Manual, Section 11 Specialty Signs

(found on VA TIL) show required legend and other characteristics of sign and are shown on the drawings.

E. Post the number of accident-free days on a daily basis.

1.20 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones including electronic indexing, navigation, storage and remote access to the documentation, as per these specifications. The commercial photographer or the subcontractor used for this work shall meet the following qualifications:

1. Demonstrable minimum experience of three (3) years in operation providing documentation and advanced indexing/navigation systems

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2. Demonstrable ability to service projects throughout North America, which shall be demonstrated by a representative portfolio of active projects of similar type, size, duration and complexity as the

Project.

B. Photographic documentation elements:

1. Each digital image shall be taken with a professional grade camera with minimum size of 6 megapixels (MP) capable of producing

200x250mm (8 x 10 inch) prints with a minimum of 2272 x 1704 pixels and 400x500mm (16 x 20…