S02 - SPECS.1 Renovate Urgent Care.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SPECIFICATIONS

(Volume 1 of 2)

For “Renovate Urgent Care Bldg 1” Project Number 575-19-101

Bid Documents Resubmittal Grand Junction VAMC

Grand Junction, CO 17 June 2022

SPECIFICATIONS

(Volume 2 of 2)

For “Renovate Urgent Care Bldg 1” Project Number 575-19-101

Bid Documents Resubmittal Grand Junction VAMC

Grand Junction, CO 17 June 2022

Grand Junction VAMC Renovate Urgent Care, Building 1 Grand Junction, Colorado Project# 575-19-101 01-01-18

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VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01-21 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 02-21 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

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 01 21 Fiber Reinforced Polymer Strengthening System

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18 05 51 20 Modular Aluminum Ramps

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough & Finish Carpentry 10-17 06 41 00 Millwork

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 01-21 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21 07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 01-21 07 40 13 Soffit and Metal Panels 01-21 07 52 16.11 Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing 01-21 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21 08 31 13 Access Doors 08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 01-21 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21 08 42 29 Sliding Automatic Entrances 08 42 43 Intensive Care Unit/Critical Care unit (ICU/CCU)

Entrances

08 42 43.10 Intensive Care Unit/Critical Care unit (ICU/CCU) Entrances Mental Health

08 56 53 Blast Resistant Facade 08 56 59 Service and Teller Window Units 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

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 Tiling 01-21 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 01-20 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21 10 28 00 Toilet Accessories 01-21 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18 10 51 00 Lockers

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DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 08-20

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

Not Applicable

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-21

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

Not Applicable

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15 21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 01-15

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 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 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 08 00 Commissioning Of HVAC Systems 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 2-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

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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 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

Not Applicable

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 21 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 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 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18 26 55 71 Medical and Surgical Lighting Fixtures 06-17

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 Sound Masking System 10-18 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 12-20

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control Systems 06-17 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16 31 62 23 Concrete Filled Steel Pipe Piles 07-16 31 63 29 Drilled Concrete Piers and Shafts 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

Not Applicable

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

Not Applicable

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

Not Applicable

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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

GENERAL

GI000 Cover Sheet

GI001 Symbols, Abbreviations, and Sheet Index

GI002 Code Review

GI003 First Floor Life Safety Plan

GI004 Second Floor Life Safety Plan

GI005 First Floor Accessibility Plan

GI006 First Floor Infection Control Plan

GI007 Second Floor Infection Control Plan

GI008 Construction Operations Plan

GI009 General Notes

GI010 Basement Overall Existing Plan

GI011 First Floor Overall Existing Plan

GI012 Second Floor Overall Existing Plan

GI013 Temporary Ramp Plan

CIVIL

CD101 Site Demolition Plan

CD102 Existing Topography

CD103 Utility Demolition Plan

CS101 Site Plan

CG102 Topography Plan

CU103 Utility Plan

CS401 Enlarged Site Plans

CS402 Enlarged Site Plans

CS403 Enlarged Topography Plans

CS404 Enlarged Topography Plans

CS501 Site Details

CS502 Site Details

CS503 Site Details

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CU504 Utility Details

STRUCTURAL

SG001 Structural General Notes

SD100 Structural Demolition Plans & Details

SB100 Foundation Plan

SB101 Flatwork Plan

SF102A Existing Roof Reinforcing Plan and Details

SF102B Second Floor and Vestibule Roof Framing Plan

SF103 Roof Framing Plan

SF104 Roof Equipment Platform Framing Plan and Details

S-301 Braced Bay Elevations and Details

S-302 Roof Frame Section and Details

S-303 Structural Details

S-501 Structural Details

S-502 Structural Details

S-600 Typical Metal Deck and Misc. Structural Details

S-601 Structural Site Details

S-602 Typical Steel Connections

S-603 Typical Equipment and Casework Anchorage

S-604 Typical Micropile Details

S-605 Typical Drilled Anchors

ARCHITECTURAL

AD100 Basement Demolition Plan

AD101 First Floor Demolition Plan

AD102 Second Floor and Roof Demolition Plan

AD111 First Floor Demolition Reflected Ceiling Plan

AD112 Second Floor Demolition Reflected Ceiling Plan

AE100 Basement Plan

AE101 Partial First Floor Plan

AE102 Partial First Floor Plan

AE103 Partial Second Floor Plan

AE104 Roof Plan

AE111 Partial First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan

AE112 Partial First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan

AE113 Partial Second Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan

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AE200 Elevation Key Plan

AE201 Exterior Elevations

AE202 Exterior Elevations

AE203 Interior Elevations

AE204 Interior Elevations

AE205 Interior Elevations

AE206 Interior Elevations

AE301 Building Sections

AE302 Building Sections

AE303 Building Sections

AE304 Building Sections

AE311 Wall Sections

AE312 Wall Sections

AE401 Enlarged Toilet Room Plans & Elevations

AE402 Enlarged Plan Details

AE501 Wall Details

AE502 Wall Details

AE503 Partition Types

AE504 Typical Light Gauge Framing Details

AE505 Typical Ceiling Details

AE510 Casework Details

AE511 Casework and Miscellaneous Details

AE601 Door Schedule

AE602 Door and Miscellaneous Details

ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS

AI101 Partial First Floor Finish Plan

AI102 Partial First Floor Finish Plan

AI103 Second Floor Finish Plan

AI201 Partial Furniture, Fixture & Equipment Plan

AI202 Partial Furniture, Fixture & Equipment Plan

AI203 Partial Furniture, Fixture & Equipment Plan

AI204 Furniture, Fixture & Equipment List

AI301 Partial First Floor Sign Location Plan

AI302 Partial First Floor Sign Location Plan

AI303 Partial Second Floor Sign Location Plan

AI304 Sign Schedule and Details

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AI305 Sign Details

FIRE ALARM

FA001 Fire Alarm Legend, General Notes and Abbreviations

FA101 Fire Alarm Plan - First Floor

FA102 Fire Alarm Plan - Second Floor

FA103 Fire Alarm Riser Diagram

FIRE PROTECTION

FX001 Fire Alarm Abbreviations, Symbols, and General Notes

FS100 Fire Protection Site Plan

FD101 Fire Protection Demolition Plan - First Floor

FD102 Fire Protection Demolition Plan – Second Floor

FX101 Fire Protection Plan - First Floor

FX102 Fire Protection Plan - Second Floor

FX501 Fire Protection Details

PLUMBING

P-001 Plumbing Abbreviations, Symbols, And General Notes

P-501 Plumbing Details

P-601 Plumbing Schedules

PD101 Plumbing Domestic Water Demolition Plan - First Floor

PD102 Plumbing Sanitary Waste/Vent, and Storm Drain

Demolition Plan - First Floor

PD103 Plumbing Medical Gas Demolition Plan - First Floor

PD104 Plumbing Sanitary Waste/Vent, And Storm Drain Demolition

Plan - Second Floor

PP101 Plumbing Domestic Water Plan - First Floor

PS101 Plumbing Sanitary Waste/Vent, and Storm Drain Plan -

First Floor

PS102 Plumbing Sanitary Waste/Vent, and Storm Drain Plan -

Second Floor

PG101 Plumbing Medical Gas Plan - First Floor

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MECHANICAL

M-001 Mechanical Abbreviations and Symbols

M-501 Mechanical Details

M-502 Mechanical Details

M-503 Mechanical Details

M-504 Mechanical HVAC Controls – Sequence of Operations

M-505 Mechanical HVAC Controls – Sequence of Operations

M-601 Mechanical Schedules

M-602 Mechanical Schedules

M-901 Mechanical Existing Site Photos – First Floor

M-902 Mechanical Existing Site Photos – Second Floor

MD100 Mechanical Piping Existing and New Work - Crawlspace

MD101 Mechanical HVAC Demolition Plan – First Floor

MD102 Mechanical Piping Demolition Plan – First Floor

MD103 Mechanical HVAC Demolition Plan – Second Floor

MD104 Mechanical Piping Demolition Plan – Second Floor

MD105 Mechanical HVAC Demolition Plan – Third Floor

MH101 Mechanical HVAC Plan – First Floor

MH102 Mechanical HVAC Plan – Second Floor

MH103 Mechanical HVAC Plan – Third Floor

MH104 Mechanical HVAC Plan – Existing Roof

MH301 Mechanical HVAC Sections – Second Floor and Canopy Roof

MH302 Mechanical HVAC Sections – Third Floor/Roof

MH303 Mechanical HVAC Diagrams

MH304 Mechanical HVAC Diagrams

MP101 Mechanical Piping Plan – First Floor

MP102 Mechanical Piping Plan – Second Floor

ELECTRICAL

E-001 Electrical Legend, General Notes, and Abbreviations

E-002 Electrical Drawing Index

E-501 Electrical Details

E-901 Existing Electrical Photographs

E-902 Existing Electrical Photographs – Distribution

Panelboard "DPQ"

E-903 Existing Electrical Photographs - Distribution Panelboard

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"DPC"

E-904 Existing Electrical Photographs - Panelboard "PSG"

E-905 Existing Electrical Photographs - Panelboard "LSEG"

E-906 Existing Electrical Photographs - 30kva Transformer and

Panel "DNP1"

E-907 Existing Electrical Photographs - Fire Alarm System

E-908 Existing Electrical Photographs – South Entry ER

Department and Exterior Security Gate

E-909 Existing Electrical Photographs – Analog Phone Box and

Exterior Sidewalk Bollard Light Fixtures

E-910 Existing Mechanical Room Photographs

ES100 Electrical Demolition Site Plan

ES101 Electrical Site Plan – Parking Garage IT Room

ED100 Electrical Demolition Plan - Ground Floor

ED101 Electrical Demolition Plan - First Floor

ED102 Electrical Demolition Plan - Second Floor

EL101 Lighting Plan - First Floor

EL102 Lighting Plan – Second Floor and Canopy Elevation

EL501 Electrical Details and Schedules Building 1

EL502 Lighting Fixture Cut Sheets

EL503 Lighting Fixture Cut Sheets

EL504 Lighting Controller Photographs and Occupancy Sensor

Details

EL505 Occupancy Sensor Details

EL506 Lighting Calculation – First Floor

EL507 Lighting Calculation Egress Only – First Floor

EL508 Lighting Calculation – Second Floor

EL509 Lighting Calculation Egress Only – Second Floor

EP100 Power Plan - Ground Floor

EP101 Power Plan - First Floor

EP102 Power Plan - Second Floor

EP103 Enlarged Power Plan – First Floor

EP401 Enlarged Electrical and It Room Plans - First Floor

EP501 Electrical Details

EP501A Partial One-Line Diagram-Emergency Equipment Branch Power

EP501B Partial One-Line Diagram-Emergency Critical Branch Power

EP502 Electrical Schedules

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EP601 Panel Schedules

EP602 Panel Schedules

EP603 Panel Schedules

EP604 Panel Schedules

EP605 Panel Schedules

EP606 Panel Schedule - "CLEG" (Emergency Critical Branch -

120/208 VOLTS)

EP607 Panel Schedule - "DLP1" AND "DNP1" (Emergency Equipment and Life Safety Branch - 277/480 VOLTS)

EP608 Panel Schedule - "CLL1" (Emergency Life Safety Branch

120/208 VOLTS)

EM101 Motor and Equipment Plan – First Floor

EM102 Motor and Equipment Plan – Second Floor

EM103 Motor and Equipment Plan – Third Floor

EM601 Motor and Equipment Schedules

ET101 Telecommunications Plan - First Floor

ET102 Telecommunications Plan - Second Floor

ET501 Telecommunications Details

ET502 Real Time Locating System (RTLS)

ET503 Telemetry Riser Diagram

EY101 Systems Plan - First Floor

EY102 Systems Plan - Second Floor

EY501 Nurse Call Riser Diagram

EY502 Camera Details and Camera Wiring Diagram

EY503 Security Riser Diagram

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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 modification of the existing

Emergency Department Suite and all supporting systems 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. The Government will engage and Architect/Engineer (A/E). The A/E will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by 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. Communication: All communications relating to the process of construction, including Requests for Information, shall be directed to and from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Requests for

Information shall be submitted in the Contractor’s standard format. All contractual direction shall come from the Contracting Officer.

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G. Note that day of the week or month and starting time shall be determined at the pre-construction (kick-off) meeting. Note that the agenda shall be established by the COR.

Planned/Scheduled outages: An outage plan must be submitted to the COR for approval 14 business days in advance.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. General Description: The existing urgent care suite located in

Building 1, Grand Junction VAMC, Grand Junction, CO 81501 will be renovated. The existing medical equipment will be removed prior to start of construction. Existing walls, finishes and building systems will be demolished and replaced with new systems, walls, doors and finishes to create a new urgent care suite. The project will include demolition of a the actual SF of the remodeled space and construction of a two-story addition to house urgent care first floor entry/lobby and second floor mechanical equipment room. The existing driveway adjacent to the urgent care entry will be re-built and expanded.

Utility relocations and adjustments are required. New exterior concrete walks will connect the driveway, urgent care entry, Building 1 entry, parking structure and existing campus sidewalks to each other.

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 arrangements can be

01 00 00 - 3 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. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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

C. Guards: NOT USED

D. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores at completion of the work turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the

VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR

HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. 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.

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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).

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

EDMS system.

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Contractor staff shall park off site. Exterior space is very limited. Contractor may deliver materials to site on an as-needed basis. Contractor shall not bring materials onsite until they can be immediately off-loaded the vehicle taken off site. Contractor may store materials within work area under contractor’s control.

Location of dumpsters shall be coordinated with COR at pre-construction meeting.

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

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

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

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

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

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 as shown on the drawings.

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

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

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical 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.

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

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

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

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 14 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 phasing 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 phasing to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to 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.

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

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection 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. 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, 14 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. Interruption time approved

01 00 00 - 8 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 14 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

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

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

M. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, 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. Note, anything left abandoned in place must be approved by COR.

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.

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

5. Shall include dimension and verification of construction document plan dimensions, including verification of building square and plumb and relative 90 degree or needed degree angle between existing buildings and interior/exterior corners and or projections.

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. 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:

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1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.10 RESTORATION

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

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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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 PHYSICAL DATA – NOT USED

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer

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(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, roads, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

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

Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed.

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

F. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COR one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work, including burial monuments and fifty foot

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

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.14 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. As-builts shall be integrated into master cad files at the completion of the project by the AE contractor.

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

F. All drawings (including shop drawings) shall comply with PG-18-4 Standard Details and CAD Standards

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit two sets of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or 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

01 00 00 - 15 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 Contractor, COR, and the AE. 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 of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

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

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

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

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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 to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

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

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

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