SPEC VOL I.pdf

RFP NO.:

PROJECT NO.: 678-328

Department of Veterans Affairs

BID DOCUMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS – VOL. 1

(DIVISIONS 1 THROUGH 14)

PROJECT TITLE: EXPAND CLINICS AND RENOVATE FOR

PACT, B80

FOR: Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Arizona VA Health Care System 3601 South Sixth Avenue Tucson, AZ 85723

ISSUE DATE:

PROPOSAL DUE:

CONTACT:

Contracting Officer (9-90C) Southern Arizona VA Health Care System 3601 South Sixth Avenue Building 45 Tucson, AZ 85723

PROJECT NUMBER: 678-328

EXPAND-RENOVATE CLINICS, B80

SAVAHCS

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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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

SITE PLANNING

80-G-001 COVER SHEET

80-G-002 LEGENDS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND NOTES

80-G-003 SECOND FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

80-G-004 SECOND FLOOR CONSTRUCTION PHASING PLAN

CIVIL

80-CD-101 SITE DEMO PLAN

80-CG-101 SITE GRADING PLAN

80-CS-101 SITE LAYOUT PLAN

80-CS-102 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN AND

DETAILS

80-CS-201 DETAIL SHEET

80-CS-202 DETAIL SHEET

80-CU-101 SITE UTILITY PLAN

STRUCTURAL

80-SS-001 STRUCTURAL NOTES

80-SS-002 STRUCTURAL NOTES

80-SD-101 FOUNDATION DEMO PLAN AREA A

80-SD-102 SECOND FLOOR DEMO PLAN AREA A

80-SS-101 FOUNDATION PLAN

80-SS-102 FIRST FLOOR CEILING FRAMING PLAN

80-SS-103 SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

80-SS-104 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

80-SS-105 SECOND FLOOR TIE FRAMING PLAN

80-SS-106 ROOF TIE FRAMING PLAN

80-SS-201 FRAMING ELEVATIONS

80-SS-202 FRAMING ELEVATIONS

80-SS-203 FRAMING ELEVATIONS

80-SS-204 FRAMING ELEVATIONS

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80-SS-301 CONCRETE DETAILS

80-SS-501 STEEL DETAILS

80-SS-502 STEEL DETAILS

80-SS-503 STEEL DETAILS

80-SS-504 STEEL DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

80-AD-101 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN – AREA A

80-AD-102 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN – AREA A

80-AD-103 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN – AREA B

80-AD-111 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION RCP – AREA A

80-AD-112 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION RCP – AREA B

80-AD-113 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION RCP - AREA A

80-A-101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – AREA A

80-A-102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – AREA A

80-A-103 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – AREA B

80-A-105 ALTERNATE #1 - SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DEMO WORK

80-A-106 ALTERNATE #1 - SECOND FLOOR PLAN - NEW WORK

80-A-107 ALTERNATE #1 - SECOND FLOOR RCP - DEMO WORK

80-A-108 ALTERNATE #1 - SECOND FLOOR RCP – NEW WORK

80-A-111 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION RCP – AREA A

80-A-112 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION RCP – AREA B

80-A-113 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION RCP – AREA B

80-A-114 SECOND FLOOR RCP – AREA B

80-A-115 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – AREA B (ALTERNATE NO. 1)

80-A-121 ROOF PLAN

80-A-201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

80-A-301 BUILDING SECTIONS

80-A-302 BUILDING SECTIONS

80-A-401 WALL SECTIONS

80-A-451 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

80-A-452 CASEWORK SECTIONS AND DETAILS

80-A-500 TYPICAL PROJECT DETAILS

80-A-501 STEEL STAIR DETAILS

80-A-502 ROOF DETAILS

80-A-503 SECTION DETAILS

80-A-504 PLAN AND SECTION DETAILS

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80-A-801 PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM – FIRST FLOOR PLAN LAYOUT

80-A-802 PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM – SECOND FLOOR PLAN LAYOUT

80-A-803 PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM – MECHANICAL RISER DIAGRAM

80-A-804 PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM – SECTIONS AND DETAILS

80-A-805 PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM – SECTIONS AND DETAILS

FOR ALT.#1

80-A-601 DOOR SCHED., DOOR TYPES, WINDOW TYPES,

PARTITION TYPES

80-A-602 DOOR AND WINDOW SECTIONS AND DETAILS

80-A-901 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE AND COLOR SCHEDULE

80-A-902 FLOOR FINISH PLAN – AREA A

80-A-903 FLOOR FINISH PLAN – AREA B

80-A-904 EQUIPMENT PLAN – AREA A

80-A-905 EQUIPMENT PLAN – AREA B

80-A-906 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS AND SCHEDULES

80-A-907 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS AND SCHEDULES

80-A-908 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS AND SCHEDULES

80-A-909 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS AND SCHEDULES

FIRE PROTECTION

80-F-001 GENERAL NOTES, LEGEND, AND DETAILS

80-FD-101 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN – AREA B

80-FP-101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – AREA A

80-FP-102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – AREA A

80-FP-103 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – AREA B

PLUMBING

80-P-001 ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES, AND LEGEND

80-P-501 SCHEDULES

80-PD-101 FIRST FLOOR GRAVITY PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN -

AREA B

80-PD-102 FIRST FLOOR PRESSURE PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN –

AREA B

80-PD-103 SECOND FLOOR GRAVITY PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN -

AREA B

80-PD-104 SECOND FLOOR PRESSURE PIPING DEMOLITION PIPING

PLAN - AREA B

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80-PL-101 FOUNDATION PIPING PLAN – AREA A

80-PL-102 FOUNDATION PIPING PLAN - AREA B

80-PL-103 FIRST FLOOR GRAVITY PIPING PLAN - AREA B

80-PL-104 FIRST FLOOR GRAVITY PIPING PLAN - AREA B

80-PL-105 SECOND FLOOR GRAVITY PIPING PLAN - AREA A

80-PL-106 SECOND FLOOR GRAVITY PIPING PLAN - AREA B

80-PL-107 ROOF PIPING PLAN

80-PL-201 DRAIN, WASTE, AND VENT PIPING ISOMETRIC RISER

DIAGRAM – AREA A

80-PL-301 GRAVITY PIPING ISOMETRIC RISER DIAGRAM - AREA A

80-PL-302 GRAVITY PIPING ISOMETRIC RISER DIAGRAM - AREA B

80-PL-303 STORM DRAINAGE PIPING ISOMETIRC RISER DIAGRAM -

AREA B

80-PP-101 FIRST FLOOR PRESSURE PIPING PLAN - AREA B

80-PP-102 SECOND FLOOR PRESSURE PIPING PLAN - AREA A

80-PP-103 SECOND FLOOR PRESSURE PIPING PLAN - AREA B

80-PP-301 PRESSURE PIPING ISOMETRIC RISER DIAGRAM - AREA A

80-PP-302 PRESSURE PIPING ISOMETRIC RISER DIAGRAM

- AREA B

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MECHANICAL

80-M-001 GENERAL NOTES, LEGENDS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

80-MD-101 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

80-MD-102 MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

80-MD-103 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – SECOND FLOOR – BID

DEDUCT

80-MH-101 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – AREA A

80-MH-102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – AREA B

80-MH-103 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – BID DEDUCT

80-MH-104 MECHANICAL ROOF PLAN

80-MP-101 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – AREA A

80-MP-102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – AREA B

80-MZ-101 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL ZONES – AREA A

80-MZ-102 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL ZONES – AREA B

80-MZ-103 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – BID DEDUCT

80-M-501 DETAILS

80-M-502 DETAILS

80-M-601 SCHEDULES

80-M-602 SCHEDULES

80-M-701 DIAGRAMS

80-M-801 CONTROLS

80-M-802 CONTROLS

ELECTRICAL

80-E-001 LEGEND AND SCHEDULES

80-E-501 DETAILS

80-E-601 RISER DIAGRAMS

80-E-602 PANELBOARD SCHEDULES

80-E-603 PANELBOARD SCHEDULES

80-ED-101 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN – AREA B

80-EL-001 LIGHTING DETAILS

80-EL-101 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN – AREA A

80-EL-102 SECOND FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN – AREA A

80-EL-103 SECOND FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN – AREA B

80-EP-101 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN – AREA A

80-EP-102 SECOND FLOOR POWER PLAN – AREA A

80-EP-103 SECOND FLOOR POWER PLAN – AREA B

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80-EP-104 ROOF POWER PLAN – AREA A

80-ET-001 TELECOM LEGEND AND SCHEDULES

80-ET-101 SECOND FLOOR TELECOM PLAN – AREA A

80-ET-102 SECOND FLOOR TELECOM PLAN – AREA B

80-ET-501 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

80-ET-502 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

80-ET-503 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

80-ET-701 TELECOMMUNICATIONS RISER

80-EY-001 AUXILIARY SYSTEMS LEGEND AND SCHEDULES

80-EY-101 SECOND FLOOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PLAN – AREA A

80-EY-102 SECOND FLOOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PLAN – AREA B

80-EY-501 SPECIAL SYSTEMS DETAILS

80-EY-701 SPECIAL SYSTEMS RISERS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for SAVAHCS Project Number 678-

328, Expand-Renovate Clinics in Building 80 as required by drawings and specifications. The Scope of Work includes a new Second Story addition on the Southeast corner of Building 80 with a total area of approximately 11,250 square feet. The Project also includes interior renovations of existing Second Floor Clinic areas located immediately

North of the Addition. Work includes, but is not limited to, General

Construction, Site Work, Structural, Architectural, Fire Protection

Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical work.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders shall be made in accordance with the solicitation and Contracting Officer.

C. Offices of Toland Mizell Molnar, LLC, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the

COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise approved by the COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA

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F. Work hours shall comply with the following requirements:

1. Normal working hours for this contract will be from 7:00AM to 4:30PM

(local time) Monday through Friday except for weekends and established Federal Holidays.

2. Performing on-site work outside normal working hours will require approval from the Contracting Officer and the COR. Requests shall be submitted via email at least 72 hours prior to the requested date and at no additional cost to the Government. Approvals are subject to the availability of on-site staff.

G. The Key Personnel assigned by the contractor for the performance of work on this contract shall be acceptable to the VA in terms of personal and professional conduct and technical knowledge. Should the assignment to this contract of any person by the contractor be deemed to conflict with the interests of the VA, or in the event performance is deemed to be unsatisfactory at any time during the life of the contract, the

Contracting Officer may notify the contractor and request the person be removed from the assignment. The reason for removal will be documented and a request to receive key personnel replacement within three (3) business days of the notification will be made. Replacement of key personnel qualifications shall be equal to or greater than those of the key personnel being replaced. Employment and staffing difficulties will not be justification for failure to meet established schedules. The contractor is required to submit a resume with qualification for the proposed replacement which shall be approved by the COR and CO prior to the replacement starting work.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM NO. 1 (BASE BID): Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items as indicated in the Drawings and Specifications for SAVAHCS Project Number

678-328, Expand-Renovate Clinics at Building 80.

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1. Contract Duration will be 602 calendar days.

B. BID ITEM NO.2 (ALTERNATE NO. 1): Provide all Work described in ITEM 1 except the following items:

1. Deduct Work indicated on the Second Floor, Area B as indicated in the Drawings. The total area being deducted from the Project Scope of Work is approximately 4,000 square feet.

2. Contract Duration will be 503 calendar days.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security 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.

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

C. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings and as determined by the COR.

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 the 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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G. Phasing:

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

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

1. Mobilization

2. Phase 1 Construction

3. Phase 1 Owner Relocation from Phase 2 Area to Occupancy of Phase

1 Area.

4. Phase 2 Construction

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. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

PHASE 1:

a. Construct South Exterior Stair and Door Assemblies in existing Staff

Corridor 2826. Once this stair and associated work is complete and operational, the existing Exterior Stair shall be demolished.

b. Construct Second Floor, Area A Addition.

c. Construct Site Renovations.

PHASE 2: Phase 2 construction shall begin after VA move in/move out from the existing Second Floor area included in the Area B Scope of Work.

The VA relocation described above will require 35 calendar days.

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Phase 2 work cannot be started by the Contractor until this 5 week period is completed and the relocated VA clinic is operational.

a. Demolish existing Second Floor area included in the Area B Scope of

Work.

b. Perform selective demolition of ceiling areas on the First Floor below the Second Floor area included in the Area B Scope of Work.

The First Floor area must remain fully-operational throughout construction with work expected to be limited to after hours and weekends. The Contractor shall coordinate access with the COR.

H. Building No. 80 will be occupied during performance of work.

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. 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 the COR.

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J. 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.

K. 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 the 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 the 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 the COR, in writing, 7 days n advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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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 the COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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

M. 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.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by the 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 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:

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

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

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

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

COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by

Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-

2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and the 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 the

COR.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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.

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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 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 VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by:

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Western Technologies, Inc.

3480 South Dodge Blvd.

Tucson, AZ 85713

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the soil report is included in the specifications.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of

Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

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

01 00 00 -15 established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

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, and parking lots 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. In addition, the Contractor shall furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

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1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

4. Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

5. Lines and elevations of roads, streets and parking lots.

E. Whenever changes from 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 the COR.

F. 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’s review, as often as requested.

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

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

1.15 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

01 00 00 -17 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 warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

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d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

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

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of

01 00 00 -19 expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

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

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

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

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

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

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

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

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on

01 00 00 -20 any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.

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

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

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

4. The “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

a. Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational, causing a security, fire or safety problem.

b. Interior, exterior personnel doors or hardware, not functioning properly, causing security, fire or safety problem.

Code 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

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b. Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

Code 1-Electrical

a. Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical

a. Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

b. Receptacles and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1-Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly

b. Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing

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a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior

a. Floors damaged.

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

Code 1-Roof Leaks

a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2-Water (Exterior)

a. No water to facility.

Code 2-Water (Hot)

a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3

a. All work not listed above.

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

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

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1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

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

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

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1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT APPLICABLE)

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2020

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

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used

01 00 00 -25 in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

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

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