S02 SPECS .pdf

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-23 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 07-23 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22 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 and Frames 04-22 08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-22 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21 08 80 00 Glazing 01-21 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21

01 32 00 Construction Documentation

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09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 01-21 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-22 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-21 09 94 19 Multicolor Interior Finishing 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 01-21 10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 01-21 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 05-23 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 35 70.21 Medication Cabinet 01-21 12 36 00 Countertops 12-23

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 12-22

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

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26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 11-22 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-22 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 11-22

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 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 06-15 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 11-22 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16 28 13 53 Security Access Detection 09-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

VAMC St. Albans

Drawing No. Title

GI-001 Cover sheet

GI-002 General Notes

AE-101 Scope of Work

AE-102 Scope of Work (continued)

AE-103 Architectural Plan

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SECTION 09 65 13

RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Resilient base (RB) adhered to interior walls and partitions.

2. Resilient stair treads (RST) adhered to interior stair treads.

3. Sheet rubber flooring (SRF) adhered to interior stair landings.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Sheet Flooring Integral Base: Section 09 65 16, RESILIENT SHEET

FLOORING.

B. Rubber Tile Flooring at Landings: Section 09 65 19, RESILIENT TILE

FLOORING.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

F1344-15................Rubber Floor Tile.

F1859-14e1..............Rubber Sheet Floor Covering without Backing.

F1860-14e1..............Rubber Sheet Floor Covering with Backing.

F1861-16................Resilient Wall Base.

D4259-18................Preparation of Concrete by Abrasion Prior to

Coating Application.

C. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):

RR-T-650E (1994)........Treads, Metallic and Non-Metallic, Skid-Resistant.

D. International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI):

310.2R-2013.............Selecting and Specifying Concrete Surface

Preparation for Sealers, Coatings, Polymer

Overlays, and Concrete Repair.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

2. Adhesives and primers indicating manufacturer's recommendation for each application.

3. Installation instructions.

C. Samples:

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1. Resilient Base: 150 mm (6 inches) long, each type and color.

2. Resilient Stair Treads: 150 mm (6 inches) long, each type and color.

3. Sheet Rubber Flooring: 300 mm (12 inches) square, each type and color.

D. Sustainable Construction Submittals:

1. Recycled Content: Identify post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content percentage by weight.

2. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials:

a. Stair Treads and Sheet Rubber Flooring: Submit Floor Score label.

b. Show volatile organic compound types and quantities.

E. Operation and Maintenance Data:

1. Care instructions for each exposed finish product.

1.5 DELIVERY

A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.

B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand, type, color, production run number, and manufacture date.

C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted, damaged, or opened packaging.

1.6 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight facility.

B. Protect products from damage when handling and during construction operations.

1.7 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Environment:

1. Product Temperature: Minimum 21 degrees C (70 degrees F) for minimum

48 hours before installation.

2. Work Area Ambient Temperature Range: 21 to 27 degrees C (70 to 80 degrees F) continuously, beginning 48 hours before installation.

3. Install products when building is permanently enclosed and when wet construction is completed, dried, and cured.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of

Construction."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCTS

A. Basis of Design: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.

B. Provide each product from one manufacturer and from one production run.

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C. Provide resilient stair treads and sheet rubber flooring from same manufacturer.

D. Sustainable Construction Requirements:

1. Sheet Rubber Flooring Recycled Content: 90 percent total recycled content, minimum.

2. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials: Comply with VOC limits specified in Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS for the following products:

a. Flooring Adhesives and Sealants.

2.2 RESILIENT BASE

A. Resilient Base: 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick, 100 mm (4 inches) high.

1. Type: Rubber or vinyl; use one type throughout.

2. ASTM F1861, Type TP thermoplastic rubber or Type TV thermoplastic vinyl, Group 2 - layered.

B. Applications:

1. Carpet Flooring Locations: Style A - Straight.

2. Other Locations: Style B - Cove.

2.3 RESILIENT STAIR TREADS

A. Resilient Stair Treads: Rubber, skid-resistant abrasive strip nosing, 5 mm (3/16 inch) thick nosing wear surface tapered to 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick at riser.

1. Fed. Spec. RR-T-650, Composition A, Type 2.

2. Abrasive Strips: Design for access by visually impaired.

3. Nosing: Flexible, accommodating angle between tread and riser; shape suiting sub-tread.

4. Size: Single piece full stair tread width and depth.

2.4 SHEET RUBBER FLOORING

A. Sheet Rubber Flooring (SRF): ASTM F1859 or ASTM F1860; Rubber, 900 mm (36 inches) wide, 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick, smooth face; color and pattern matching resilient stair treads.

2.5 PRIMER (FOR CONCRETE FLOORS)

A. Primer: Type recommended by adhesive manufacturer.

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2.6 LEVELING COMPOUND (FOR CONCRETE FLOORS)

A. Leveling Compound: Provide products mixed with latex or polyvinyl acetate resins.

2.7 ADHESIVES

A. Adhesives: Low pollutant-emitting, water based type recommended by adhered product manufacturer for each application.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.

B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.

C. Remove existing base to permit new installation.

1. Dispose of removed materials.

D. Correct substrate deficiencies.

1. Fill cracks, pits, and depressions with leveling compound.

2. Remove protrusions; grind high spots.

3. Apply leveling compound to achieve 3 mm (1/8 inch) in 3 m (10 feet) maximum surface variation.

E. Clean substrates. Remove contaminants capable of affecting subsequently installed product's performance.

1. Mechanically clean concrete floor substrate according to ASTM D4259.

2. Surface Profile: ICRI Guideline No. 310.2R.

F. Allow substrate to dry and cure.

G. Perform flooring manufacturer’s recommended bond, substrate moisture content, and pH tests.

3.2 INSTALLATION GENERAL

A. Install products according to manufacturer's instructions.

1. When instructions deviate from specifications, submit proposed resolution for Contracting Officer consideration.

3.3 RESILIENT BASE INSTALLATION

A. Applications:

1. Install resilient base in rooms scheduled on Drawings.

2. Install resilient base on casework and locker toe spaces , and other curb supported fixed equipment.

3. Extend resilient base into closets, alcoves, and cabinet knee spaces, and around columns within scheduled room.

B. Lay out resilient base with minimum number of joints.

1. Length: 600 mm (24 inches) minimum, each piece.

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2. Locate joints 150 mm (6 inches) minimum from corners and intersection of adjacent materials.

C. Installation:

1. Apply adhesive uniformly for full contact between resilient base and substrate.

2. Set resilient base with hairline butted joints aligned along top edge.

D. Field or Factory form corners and end stops.

1. V-groove back of outside corner.

2. V-groove face of inside corner and notch cove for miter joint.

E. Roll resilient base ensuring complete adhesion.

3.4 RESILIENT STAIR TREAD INSTALLATION

A. Install resilient stair treads without joints on each stair tread substrate.

1. Install full width resilient stair treads on each intermediate and floor landing.

B. Apply adhesive uniformly for full contact between resilient stair tread and substrate.

1. Roll resilient stair treads ensuring complete adhesion.

3.5 SHEET RUBBER FLOORING INSTALLATION

A. Applications:

1. Install sheet rubber flooring on intermediate and floor landings where resilient stair treads are installed.

B. Lay out sheet rubber flooring symmetrically, with minimum number of joints.

1. Locate floor landing joints centered under doors.

C. Installation:

1. Apply adhesive uniformly for full contact between sheet rubber flooring and substrate.

2. Install sheet rubber flooring with 1 mm (0.04 inch) maximum width seams, perimeter joints, and joints with adjacent flooring.

a. Scribe sheet rubber flooring tight to interrupting surfaces.

3. Roll sheet rubber flooring ensuring complete adhesion.

3.6 CLEANING

A. Remove excess adhesive before adhesive sets.

B. Clean exposed resilient base, resilient stair treads, and sheet rubber flooring surfaces. Remove contaminants and stains.

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1. Clean with mild detergent. Leave surfaces free of detergent residue.

C. Polish exposed resilient base to gloss sheen.

3.7 PROTECTION

A. Prohibit traffic on resilient stair treads and sheet rubber flooring 72 hours, minimum, after installation.

B. Protect products from construction traffic and operations.

1. Cover resilient stair treads and sheet rubber flooring with reinforced kraft paper, and plywood or hardboard.

2. Maintain protection until directed by Contracting Officer's

Representative.

C. Replace damaged products and re-clean.

1. Damaged Products include cut, gouged, scraped, torn, and unbonded products.

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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 Renovate D2

Swing Space at St. Albans as required by drawings and specifications.

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

C. 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.

D. 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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID :

A. This project includes a general cosmetic renovation/upgrade of the entire second floor (D2 Ward) of Building 86 in order to accommodate approximately 20 beds at the ward.

B.

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• Hallway/Main Corridor:

C.

• Purchase and install automatic door equipment for the ward’s front doors to make them automatic

• Relocate if necessary existing electrical fixtures, LED lights, outlets, switches, cover plates, and possible wiring and conduits

• Repair of exhaust line (in conjunction with ongoing C3/D3 project)

• Seal/caulk existing VCT/terrazzo floor tiles with gray sealant at cracked locations only

• Installation of VCT floor tiles (whenever the tiles are missing or broken) to be spot patched

• Secure and tighten a loose wall-mounted handrail

• Cut, remove and replace only damaged portions of existing baseboard/molding

• Purchase and install new full height corner guards where missing or damaged (9 corner guards)

• Plaster/grout, spackle, and caulk all holes and defects throughout the hallway, as needed

• Purchase and installation of five (5) window mounted air conditioners and associated louvers. Install new dedicated power feed for new AC units

• Demolition and removal of existing rail support for ten

(10) window curtains

• Purchase and installation of blinds and rail support for ten (10) window curtains

• Replace one damaged radiator cover

• Clean all area once all work is complete

• Purchase and installation of one (1) 2x4 LED lighting fixtures

• Hallway/Common Bathroom:

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• Purchase and installation two (2) 2x4 LED lighting fixtures

• Room D-201 – Existing: Three Separate Staff Offices /

Proposed: Three Beds

D.

• Demolition and removal of existing walls for the three office spaces

• Relocate as necessary existing electrical fixtures, LED lights, outlets, switches, cover plates, and wiring/conduits

• Purchase and installation of new bathroom fixtures

• Purchase and installation of new sink in patient room

• Purchase and installation of rail support for patient privacy curtains

• Plaster, spackle, and caulk throughout the room, including the bathroom, as needed

• Purchase and installation of three flat-screen/smart tv mount with full swivel/articulating motion feature (arm) for three beds

• Installation of cable tv service to three TVs

• Purchase and installation of two (2) 2x4 LED lighting fixtures

• Purchase and installation of three (3) overbed lighting fixtures

• Clean all area once all work is complete

• Room D-202 – Existing: Staff Offices / Proposed: Three Beds

E.

• Purchase and installation of new bathroom fixtures

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• Removal of existing bathtub (mud tub) and installation of shower

• Purchase and installation of new sink in patient room

• Purchase and installation of rail support for patient privacy curtains

• Plaster, spackle, and caulk throughout the room, including the bathroom, as needed

• Repair of damaged wall

• Purchase and installation of three flat-screen/smart tv mount with full swivel/articulating motion feature (arm) for three beds

• Installation of cable tv service to three TVs

• Removal of existing lighting fixtures

• Purchase and installation of two (2) 2x4 LED lighting fixtures

• Purchase and installation of three (3) overbed lighting fixtures

• Clean all area once all work is complete

• Room D-203 – Existing: C2 Clean Utility Room / Proposed:

SPS

F.

G. Purchase and installation of one (1) 2x4 LED lighting fixture

H.

• Room next to D-204 – Existing: Bathroom / Proposed: Staff

Bathroom

I.

• Purchase and installation of VCT floor tiles (at certain locations) to be spot patched

• Clean all area once all work is complete

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• Room D-205 – Existing: Four Separate Staff Offices /

Proposed: Three Beds

J.

• Demolition and removal of existing walls for the four office spaces

• Reuse existing sink (check if plumbing is working) in patient room

• Create transition between two ceiling heights

• Relocate existing electrical fixtures, LED lights, outlets, switches, cover plates, and wiring/conduits as necessary

• Purchase and installation of two (2) 2x4 LED lighting fixtures

• Purchase and installation of three (3) overbed lighting fixtures

• Purchase and installation of rail support for patient privacy curtains

• Purchase and installation of four flat-screen/smart tv mount with full swivel/articulating motion feature (arm) for four beds

• Installation of cable tv service to four TVs

• Clean all area once all work is complete

K.

• Room D-206 – Existing: Staff Offices / Proposed: Three Beds

L.

• Purchase and installation of new bathroom fixtures

• Removal of existing bathtub and installation of shower

• Purchase and installation of three (3) overbed lighting fixtures

• Demolition and removal of existing rail support for patient privacy curtains

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• Purchase and installation of rail support for patient privacy curtains

• Purchase and installation of three flat-screen/smart tv mount with full swivel/articulating motion feature (arm) for three beds

• Installation of cable tv service to three TVs

• Clean all area once all work is complete

• Purchase and installation of plumbing and water lines for new sink

• Room D-207 – Existing: Two Separate Staff Offices /

Proposed: Three Beds

M.

• Demolition and removal of existing walls for the two office spaces

• Cut out for new door opening by removing the drywall for bathroom

• Purchase and installation of new bathroom fixtures

• Installation of new non-rated HM door and frame with hardware and hinges

• Relocate existing electrical fixtures, LED lights, outlets, switches, cover plates, and wiring/conduits

• Purchase and installation of rail support for patient privacy curtains

• Purchase and installation of three flat-screen/smart tv mount with full swivel/articulating motion feature (arm) for three beds

• Installation of cable tv service to three TVs

• Clean all area once all work is complete

N.

• Room D-208 – Existing: EMS Training Room / Proposed: Three

Beds

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O.

• Removal of existing bathtub and installation of shower;

convert the tub drain and controls to new shower controls

• Purchase and installation of new bathroom fixtures

• Demolition and removal of existing rail support for patient privacy curtains

• Purchase and installation of rail support for patient privacy curtains

• Purchase and installation of new telephone and data conduits and outlets, as needed

• Purchase and installation of one (1) 2x4 LED lighting fixtures

• Purchase and installation of three (3) overbed lighting fixtures

• Purchase and installation of one (1) 2x2 LED lighting fixtures in the bathroom

• Purchase and installation of three flat-screen/smart tv mount with full swivel/articulating motion feature (arm) for three beds

• Installation of cable tv service to three TVs

• Clean all area once all work is complete

• Room D-209 – Existing: Electrical Closet / Proposed:

Electrical Closet

• Update electrical panel

• Update panel directory

P.

• Room D-210 – Existing: Storage Room / Proposed: Nutrition

Kitchen

Q.

• Purchase and installation of LVT floor tiles

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• Purchase and installation of new baseboard

• Demolition and removal of existing carpet floor and preparation for installation of LVT floor tiles

• Demolition and removal of existing baseboard

• Clean all area once all work is complete

• Room D-211 – Existing: Bathroom / Proposed: Community

Bathroom

R.

• Purchase and installation of new bathroom fixtures

• Close the existing shower completely with drywall;

spackle and paint

• Replace existing crooked door with a door removed from the demolished partitions

• Clean all area once all work is complete

• Room D-212 – Existing: Two Separate Staff Offices (EMS) /

Proposed: Solarium

S.

• Demolition and removal of existing walls for the two office spaces

• Relocate existing electrical fixtures, LED lights, outlets, switches, cover plates, and wiring/conduits if needed

• Demolition and removal of existing carpet flooring

• Purchase and installation of LVT floor tiles or if

Terrazzo clean and polish

• Plaster, spackle, and caulk throughout the room

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• Purchase and installation of one flat-screen/smart tv mount with full swivel/articulating motion feature (arm) for the space

• Installation of cable tv service to one (1) TV

• Relocate existing two (2) cameras cables, monitors and

DVR from the room at the back to the Nurse Station –

Purchase and installation two (2) new cameras with wiring

• Clean all area once all work is complete

T.

U.

• Room D-214 – Existing: Oxygen Storage Room / Proposed:

Oxygen Storage Room

V.

• Replace ceiling tiles

• Patch walls

• Replace door hardware

• Install door closer

• Seal all penetration from deck to deck

• Add one 2x4 LED light fixture

• Relocate existing electrical fixtures, LED lights, outlets, switches, cover plates, and wiring/conduits if needed

• Purchase and installation of LVT floor tiles or if

Terrazzo clean and polish

• Plaster, spackle, and caulk throughout the room

• Clean all area once all work is complete

W.

X.

• Room D-215 – Existing: Laundry Room / Proposed: Laundry room

Y.

• Purchase and installation of new wall and floor tiles

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• Purchase and installation of exhaust pipe for the dryer machine; modifying washer and dryer pi

• Purchase and installation of new light fixture

• Purchase and installation of ACT to replace missing or damaged tiles

• Scrape peeling paint and repaint all existing radiator unit covers

• Paint the room fully and completely

• Plaster, spackle, and caulk throughout the room

• Installation of one (1) 2x4 LED lighting fixture

• Clean all area once all work is complete

• Room D-216 – Existing: Housekeeping Room / Proposed:

Housekeeping room

Z.

• Purchase and installation of new wall and floor tiles

(spot locations, as needed)

• Purchase and installation of new EMS sink

• Purchase and installation of ACT to replace missing or damaged tiles

• Scrape peeling paint and repainting radiator unit covers

• Paint the room fully and completely

• Installation of two (2) 2x4 LED lighting fixtures

• Plaster, spackle, and caulk throughout the room,

• Clean all area once all work is complete

AA.

• Room D-217 – Existing: Bathroom / Proposed: Bathroom

BB.

• Purchase and installation of new ADA lavatory, with new

ADA faucet and wall carrier

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• Purchase and installation of new toilets and urinals with new flash valves at existing roughing

• Purchase and installation of new wall and floor tiles

• Purchase and installation of new toilet stall partitions

• Purchase and installation of ACT to replace missing or damaged tiles

• Purchase and install new full height corner guards

• Paint the bathroom fully and completely

• Scrape peeling paint and repaint all existing radiator unit covers

• Plaster, spackle, and caulk throughout the room

• Purchase and installation toilet partitions

• Clean all area once all work is complete

• Purchase and installation of three (3) 2x4 LED lighting fixtures

• Purchase and installation of one (1) shower, three new grab bars and shower rod (photos)

• Installation of door for empty oxygen tanks space

(photo). Storage room will be located behind shower wall

• Room D-218 – Existing: Communal Shower / Proposed: Communal

Shower/Equipment Storage

CC.

• Purchase and installation of new fixtures

• Purchase and installation of new wall and floor tiles to replace damage/loose tiles

• Purchase and installation of ACT

• Purchase and install new full height corner guards

• Paint the bathroom fully and completely

• Scrape peeling paint and repaint all existing radiator unit covers

• Plaster, spackle, and caulk throughout the room

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• Purchase and installation of two (2) 2x4 LED lighting fixtures

• Clean all area once all work is complete

• Connect exhaust ductwork and replace fan, belts, etc.

• Add trench drain if needed

• Soiled Room - Existing Linen Shute next to C2

• Repair damaged flooring, ceiling tiles

• Room D-221 – Existing: Staff Offices / Proposed: Nurses

Station

DD.

• Remove wood panel from window and install tempered glass

• Purchase and installation of new telephone and data conduits and outlets

• Plaster, spackle, and caulk throughout the room,

• Purchase and installation one (1) lighting fixtures

• Clean all area once all work is complete

• Room D-222 – Existing: Staff Office / Proposed: Single

Patient Room

EE.

• Installation of drywall to cover existing shower; spackle and paint

• Clean all area once all work is complete

FF.

• Room D-223 – Existing: Staff Office / Proposed: Clean Linen

• Touch paint and clean as needed

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GG.

HH.

• Room D-224 (no number on door) - Existing: Staff Office /

Proposed: Nurse Manger

II.

• Touch paint and clean as needed

JJ.

KK.

LL.

MM.

NN. GENERAL:

• Incidental asbestos abatement of plumbing, as needed

• Relocate existing outlets, switches and IT from demolished partitions

• Purchase and Installation of 40 button Wireless Nurse

Call System with console and programming

• Purchase and installation of coaxial cables, 2 amplifiers and connectors for all new TV units

• Existing fire alarm system shall be protected during construction work

• Purchase and installation of 2x4 LED lights to complement the existing one to make total of 4 lights per patient room

• Purchase and installation of LED spotlight/downlight for each patient

• Removal of all existing overhead lights in patient rooms

• Removal and disposal of existing DUKANE Nurse Call system

• Lighting fixture can be different types; keep same type of fixtures per location

• Adjust misc. existing doors and hardware as needed to close and latch properly

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• Purchase and installation of two (2) new 46” x 80” HM door with new hardware and hinges

• Restore each headwall in each room

• Installation of one (1) sink for all patient rooms

• Replace all radiator traps and controls

• Contractor must follow all VA infection control, safety, security requirements

• Relocate sprinkler heads as needed

• Install window ACs in each room. BTU determined by the square foot of each of room

• Reuse AC split units in room D205 to feed the main corridor. Four ceiling cassettes to be spread equally throughout the corridor.

• Contractor responsible for connecting televisions to the existing VA cable network

• All showers to have scald protection installed

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

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2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s 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.

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:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site 24 hours a days, 7 days a week after construction hours.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

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 See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

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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).

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. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted

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24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

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 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 determined by the COR .

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. 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.

G. 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.

H. Phasing:

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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 phasing 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.

3. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical

Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

I. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C

(40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

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

(Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

J. 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

[Chief Engineer] [Chief of Facilities Management]. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical

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

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS

FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

01 00 00 -21 interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical

Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

K. 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.

L. 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

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

M. 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.

N. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas.

Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workers shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply

Service, areas of buildings 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:

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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.

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:

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.

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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 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.

a) Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

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40 CFR 261 ...... Identification and Listing of Hazardous

Waste

40 CFR 262 ...... Standards Applicable to Generators of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263 ...... Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 ...... PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172 ...... Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 ...... Shippers - General Requirements for

Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173 ...... Subpart A General

49 CFR 173 ...... Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173 ...... Subpart J Other Regulated Material;

Definitions and Preparation

TSCA ............ Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and

6-PCB-7

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.

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

01 00 00 -26 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…