Specification Improve Signage and Wayfinding.pdf

SPECIFICATION

FINAL BID DOCUMENT SUBMISSION

VA Project No. 515-20-209

Improve Signage and Wayfinding

Battle Creek VA Medical Center

Battle Creek, Michigan

Volume 1 of 1

Issued: December 1, 2020

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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 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 13 00 Directories 05-15 10 14 00 Signage 10-15

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

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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.

SHEET NO. DRAWING TITLE DRAWING NO.

GENERAL NOTES

GI001 COVER SHEET 1

GI002 ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS 2

DEMO PLANS, SCHEDULES, AND IMAGES

ARCHITECTURAL – EXTERIOR SITE SIGNAGE DEMO PLANS

CD100 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – CAMPUS PLAN 3

CD101 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 4

CD102 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 5

CD103 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 6

CD104 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 7

CD105 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 8

CD106 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 9

CD107 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE DEMO – EXTERIOR SITE AND EXTERIOR BUILDING 10

CD108 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE DEMO – EXTERIOR SITE AND EXTERIOR BUILDING 11

CD109 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO IMAGES – FREESTANDING BUILDING

IDENTIFICATION 12

CD110 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO IMAGES – PARKING LOT SIGNS 13

CD111 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO IMAGES – MONUMENT, CAMPUS MAPS,

AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE 14

CD112 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO IMAGES – WALL MOUNTED BUILDING

IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE 15

CD113 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO IMAGES – BLADE STREET SIGN 16

ARCHITECTURAL – COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE DEMO PLANS

CD114 COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE DEMO – CAMPUS PLAN 17

CD115 COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE DEMO – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 18

CD116 COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE DEMO – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 19

CD117 COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE DEMO – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 20

CD118 COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE DEMO – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 21

CD119 COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE DEMO – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 22

CD120 COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE DEMO – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 23

CD121 COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE DEMO – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 24

CD122 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE DEMO – COVERED WALKWAY 25

CD123 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO IMAGES – COVERED WALKWAY SIGNS 26

CD124 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO IMAGES – COVERED WALKWAY SIGNS 27

ARCHITECTURAL – INTERIOR BUILDING AND ELEVATOR LOBBY SIGNAGE DEMO PLANS

CD125 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – CAMPUS PLAN –

BUILDING AND ELEVATOR LOBBY 28

CD126 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – BUILDING LOBBY AND ELEVATOR LOBBY 29

CD127 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – BUILDING LOBBY AND ELEVATOR LOBBY 30

CD128 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – BUILDING LOBBY AND ELEVATOR LOBBY 31

CD129 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – BUILDING LOBBY AND ELEVATOR LOBBY 32

CD130 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – BUILDING LOBBY AND ELEVATOR LOBBY 33

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CD131 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – BUILDING LOBBY AND ELEVATOR LOBBY 34

CD132 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – BUILDING LOBBY AND ELEVATOR LOBBY 35

CD133 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – BUILDING LOBBY AND ELEVATOR LOBBY 36

CD134 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – BUILDING LOBBY AND ELEVATOR LOBBY 37

CD135 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – BUILDING LOBBY AND ELEVATOR LOBBY 38

CD136 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – BUILDING LOBBY AND ELEVATOR LOBBY 39

CD137 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO – BUILDING LOBBY AND ELEVATOR LOBBY 40

CD138 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE DEMO – BUILDING LOBBY AND ELEVATOR LOBBY 41

CD139 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO IMAGES – BUILDING LOBBY AND

ELEVATOR LOBBY 42

CD140 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DEMO IMAGES – BUILDING LOBBY AND

ELEVATOR LOBBY 43

PROPOSED PLANS, SCHEDULES, AND IMAGES

ARCHITECTURAL – EXTERIOR SITE SIGNAGE PROPOSED

C200 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – CAMPUS PLAN 44

C201 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 45

C202 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 46

C203 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 47

C204 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 48

C205 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 49

C206 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 50

C207 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE PROPOSED – EXTERIOR SITE AND

EXTERIOR BUILDING 51

C208 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE PROPOSED – EXTERIOR SITE AND

EXTERIOR BUILDING 52

C209 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – SIGNAGE DETAILS AND IMAGES 53

C210 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – SIGNAGE DETAILS AND IMAGES 54

C211 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – SIGNAGE DETAILS AND IMAGES 55

C212 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – SIGNAGE DETAILS AND IMAGES 56

C213 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – SIGNAGE DETAILS AND IMAGES 57

C214 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – SIGNAGE DETAILS AND IMAGES 58

C215 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – SIGNAGE DETAILS AND IMAGES 59

C216 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – SIGNAGE DETAILS AND IMAGES 60

ARCHITECTURAL – COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE PROPOSED PLANS

C217 COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE PROPOSED – CAMPUS PLAN 61

C218 COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE PROPOSED – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 62

C219 COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE PROPOSED – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 63

C220 COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE PROPOSED – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 64

C221 COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE PROPOSED – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 65

C222 COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE PROPOSED – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 66

C223 COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE PROPOSED – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 67

C224 COVERED WALKWAY SIGNAGE PROPOSED – PARTIAL CAMPUS PLAN 68

C225 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE PROPOSED – COVERED WALKWAY 69

C226 INTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – SIGNAGE DETAILS AND IMAGES 70

C227 INTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – SIGNAGE DETAILS AND IMAGES 71

ARCHITECTURAL – INTERIOR BUILDING AND ELEVATOR LOBBY SIGNAGE PROPOSED PLANS

C228 INTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – CAMPUS PLAN –

BUILDING & ELEVATOR LOBBY 72

C229 INTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – BUILDING LOBBY & ELEVATOR LOBBY 73

C230 INTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – BUILDING LOBBY & ELEVATOR LOBBY 74

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C231 INTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – BUILDING LOBBY & ELEVATOR LOBBY 75

C232 INTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – BUILDING LOBBY & ELEVATOR LOBBY 76

C233 INTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – BUILDING LOBBY & ELEVATOR LOBBY 77

C234 INTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – BUILDING LOBBY & ELEVATOR LOBBY 78

C235 INTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – BUILDING LOBBY & ELEVATOR LOBBY 79

C236 INTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – BUILDING LOBBY & ELEVATOR LOBBY 80

C237 INTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – BUILDING LOBBY & ELEVATOR LOBBY 81

C238 INTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – BUILDING LOBBY & ELEVATOR LOBBY 82

C239 INTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – BUILDING LOBBY & ELEVATOR LOBBY 83

C240 INTERIOR SIGNAGE PROPOSED – BUILDING LOBBY & ELEVATOR LOBBY 84

C241 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE PROPOSED – BUILDING LOBBY & ELEVATOR LOBBY 85

C300 SIGNAGE DETAILS 86

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION ............. 61.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION,

STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.14TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.15TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.16AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.17INSTRUCTIONS

1.18SAFETY SIGN

1. 19HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.20INDUSTRY STANDARDS

1.21 GOVERNING REGULATIONS AND AUTHORITIES

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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 furnish all labor, materials, equipment, management, supervision, tools, and all other necessary resources to: remove and replace with new existing signage on the exterior and interior buildings on the campus of the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek, Michigan as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by offerors shall be as specified in solicitation provision 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction).

C. Offices of Viridian Architectural Design, Inc., 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.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the VA COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the Contracting Officer.

E. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) shall maintain a presence at the work site at any time work is being performed.

F. Training:

1. All on-site workers of the prime and sub-contractors shall have completed and received a certificate of completion of the 10 hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course or other equivalent competency training. The Construction Superintendent shall have completed and received certification of completing the 30 hour OSHA Construction Safety course.

2. Submit OSHA certifications for all on-site workers to the VA COR prior to any worker beginning on-site work.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. The Statement of Bid Item(s) is located within the solicitation Information and Instructions to Bidder section.

B. ALL PRICING IS TO BE ENTERED IN BLOCK 17 OF THE SF1442 SOLICITATION OFFER

PAGE (BLOCK 17) OR THE BID SCHEDULE IF SO INCLUDED WITH THE SOLICITATION.

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 shall be at Contractor's expense.

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1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security:

1. 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 shall also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. No photography of VA premises is allowed without permission of the VA

COR.

3. 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 shall return to the site only with the written approval of the VA COR.

4. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the contractor shall give 5 working days prior notice to the VA COR so that security and any necessary escort arrangements can be provided for the workers. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for any locked storage area, office or storage trailer, and any other locks installed by permission of the COR at the project site.

D. Document Control:

1. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manuals and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

2. Should any documents, drawings, specifications, photographs, or other project documents are marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive

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Unclassified”, secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Any such marked security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of VA COR. All shall be returned to the Contracting Officer upon project completion.

a. Notify the VA COR immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

b. AT THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE ALL PROCEDURES INVOLVING

THE STORAGE, ENCRYPTION, SECURITY, VA STANDARDS, ETC. OF SENSITIVE

DOCUMENTS AS WELL AS THE SAFEKEEPING OF ALL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

NOT CLASSIFIED AS SENSITIVE, WILL BE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL AND

APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED FOR CONTRACTOR’S USE AND

COMPLIANCE.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

D. 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 shall be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

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E. 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.

F. Construction Fence: Prior to construction, COR shall determine location of material lay down and, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, (six feet) minimum height, around the construction area determined by the COR. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

G. 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 shall be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

H. 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.

G. 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.

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR, areas of buildings and the Exterior Site and Landscaping 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 exterior landscaping, signage, interior walls, exterior facades, and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of building.

2. Existence and conditions of items such as existing signage, equipment, 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 and to the exterior campus locations where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by

Contractor and VA 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 VA 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. Prior to the furnishing of any new items and any related work thereof, a mutual agreement between the Contractor and Contracting Officer on the total cost shall first be negotiated and a contract modification executed incorporating the changed work. Contractor is cautioned only the Contracting Officer has the authority to make changes to the contract related to this section. Any changed work performed or new items provided prior to Contracting Officer authorization shall result in no adjustment to the contract price.

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, shall form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. 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 workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits.

Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

B. 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 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which shall be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction, Contractor is responsible to maintain and keep on site an as-built ‘red line’ set of drawings and specifications. These drawings and specifications shall contain up to date addendums, approved changes & modifications, approved Request for Information responses, and Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASI) for the project. The COR shall have ready access to inspect the as-built drawings and specifications, as well as field copies in use, to ensure current drawings and specifications are being deployed for use on project.

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

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

01 00 00 - 8 after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Contracting Officer.

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

1.13 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 shall be protected by well-constructed bridges. Contractor is responsible to ensure all roads clean and free of debris, mud, spoils, etc.

that shall have been left on road as the direct or indirect result of Contractor’s work.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevator for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

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

COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use elevator in Buildings for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

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

c. Finish flooring.

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

4. If brake lining of elevators is excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining at the contractor’s expense.

5. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with

01 00 00 - 9 new parts at the contractor’s expense, if recommended by elevator inspector after elevator is released by Contractor.

6. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by

Contracting Officer.

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A.Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by the COR. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

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

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

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat.

Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

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

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

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

Center's system.

1.17 INSTRUCTIONS

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

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained.

All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. All training shall be videotaped by contractor on HD medium and copy shall be furnished on DVD with each O&M manual. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems.

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

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1.18 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm (three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

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

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

D. Standard Detail Drawing Number SD10000-02(Found on VA TIL) of safety sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is attached hereto and is made a part of this specification.

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

1.19 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

1.20 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Except where the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract

Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the

Contract Documents by reference.

B. Publication Dates: Comply with the standards in effect as of the date of the Contract Documents unless a specific date is indicated in the Contract

Documents or the governing regulations cited herein.

C. Conflicting Requirements: Where compliance with two (2) or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent and highest quality requirement. In the event of conflicting requirements within the Contract Documents, comply with the most stringent and highest quality requirement. Request a decision from the COR before proceeding on requirements that are different but apparently equal, and where it is uncertain which requirement is the most stringent.

D. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown

01 00 00 - 12 or specified shall be the minimum acceptable. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of the requirements. Request a clarification from the COR regarding uncertainties before proceeding.

E. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on the Project is required to be familiar with industry standards applicable to its construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the

Contract Documents.

F. Where copies of standards are needed to perform a required construction activity, the Contractor shall obtain copies directly from the publication source.

G. Abbreviations and Names: Trade association names and titles of general standards are frequently abbreviated. Where such acronyms or abbreviations are used in the Specifications or other Contract Documents, they mean the recognized name of the trade association, standards-generating organization, authorities having jurisdiction, or other entity applicable to the context of the text provision. Refer to Thompson Gale's "Encyclopedia of Associations," available in most libraries.

1.21 GOVERNING REGULATIONS AND AUTHORITIES

A. Copies of Regulations: Obtain copies of the following regulations and retain at the Project Site to be available for reference by parties who have a reasonable need during submittals, planning, and progress of the work, until final completion.

1. International Existing Building Code

2. National Electric Code NFPA 70

3. ICC/ANSI A117.1-Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

4. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 Occupational Safety and Health

Regulations/2010.

5. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 Occupational Safety and Health Regulations for Construction/2010.

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SECTION 01 33 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This specification defines the general requirements and procedures for submittals. A submittal is information submitted for VA review to establish compliance with the contract documents.

B. Detailed submittal requirements are found in the technical sections of the contract specifications. The COR may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective technical specifications at no additional cost to the government.

C. VA approval of a submittal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist. The Contractor is responsible for fully complying with all contract requirements and the satisfactory construction of all work, including the need to check, confirm, and coordinate the work of all subcontractors for the project.

Non-compliant material incorporated in the work shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Preconstruction Submittals: Submittals which are required prior to issuing contract notice to proceed or starting construction. For example, Certificates of insurance; Surety bonds; Site-specific safety plan; Construction progress schedule; Schedule of values; Submittal register; List of proposed subcontractors.

B. Shop Drawings: Drawings, diagrams, and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work. Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work shall be integrated and coordinated.

C. Product Data: Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions, and brochures, which describe and illustrate size, physical appearance, and other characteristics of materials, systems, or equipment for some portion of the work. Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

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D. Samples: Physical examples of materials, equipment, or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged. Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project. Field samples and mock-ups constructed to establish standards by which the ensuing work can be judged.

E. Design Data: Calculations, mix designs, analyses, or other data pertaining to a part of work.

F. Test Reports: Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work. Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

G. Certificates: Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer, or subcontractor through Contractor. The purpose is to document procedures, acceptability of methods, or personnel qualifications for a portion of the work.

H. Manufacturer's Instructions: Pre-printed material describing installation of a product, system, or material, including special notices and MSDS concerning impedances, hazards, and safety precautions.

I. Manufacturer's Field Reports: Documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturer's representative at the job site on a portion of the work, during or after installation, to confirm compliance with manufacturer's standards or instructions. The documentation must indicate whether the material, product, or system has passed or failed the test.

J. Operation and Maintenance Data: Manufacturer data that is required to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, including manufacturer's help, parts list, and product line documentation. This data shall be incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual.

K. Closeout Submittals: Documentation necessary to properly close out a construction contract. For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

1.3 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

A. The submittal register shall list items of equipment and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications. This list may not

01 33 23 - 3 be all inclusive and additional submittals may be required by the specifications. The Contractor is not relieved from supplying submittals required by the contract documents but which have been omitted from the submittal register.

B. The submittal register shall serve as a scheduling document for submittals and shall be used to control submittal actions throughout the contract period.

C. The VA shall provide the initial submittal register in electronic format. Thereafter, the Contractor shall track all submittals by maintaining a complete list, including completion of all data columns, including dates on which submittals are received and returned by the

VA.

D. The Contractor shall update the submittal register as submittal actions occur and maintain the submittal register at the project site until final acceptance of all work by COR.

E. The Contractor shall submit formal monthly updates to the submittal register in electronic format. Each monthly update shall document actual submission and approval dates for each submittal.

1.4 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULING

A. Submittals are to be scheduled, submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment.

B. Coordinate scheduling, sequencing, preparing, and processing of submittals with performance of work so that work will not be delayed by submittal processing. Allow time for potential resubmittal.

C. No delay costs or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals or resubmittals.

D. All submittals are required to be approved prior to the start of the specified work activity.

1.5 SUBMITTAL PREPARATION

A. Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

B. Collect required data for each specific material, product, unit of work, or system into a single submittal. Prominently mark choices, options, and portions applicable to the submittal. Partial submittals will not be accepted for expedition of construction effort. Submittal will be returned without review if incomplete.

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C. If available product data is incomplete, provide Contractor-prepared documentation to supplement product data and satisfy submittal requirements.

D. All irrelevant or unnecessary data shall be removed from the submittal to facilitate accuracy and timely processing. Submittals that contain the excessive amount of irrelevant or unnecessary data will be returned with review.

E. Provide a transmittal form for each submittal with the following information:

1. Project title, location and number.

2. Construction contract number.

3. Date of the drawings and revisions.

4. Name, address, and telephone number of subcontractor, supplier, manufacturer, and any other subcontractor associated with the submittal.

5. List paragraph number of the specification section and sheet number of the contract drawings by which the submittal is required.

6. When a resubmission, add alphabetic suffix on submittal description.

For example, submittal 18 would become 18A, to indicate resubmission.

7. Product identification and location in project.

F. The Contractor is responsible for reviewing and certifying that all submittals are in compliance with contract requirements before submitting for VA review. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. All deviations submitted must include a side by side comparison of item being proposed against item specified. Failure to point out deviations will result in the VA requiring removal and replacement of such work at the Contractor's expense.

G. Stamp, sign, and date each submittal transmittal form indicating action taken.

H. Stamp used by the Contractor on the submittal transmittal form to certify that the submittal meets contract requirements shall be similar to the following:

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| CONTRACTOR |

| (Firm Name) |

| Approved |

| Approved with corrections as noted on submittal data and/or |

| attached sheets(s) |

| SIGNATURE: |

| TITLE: |

| DATE: |

1.6 SUBMITTAL FORMAT AND TRANSMISSION

A. Provide submittals in electronic format, with the exception of material samples. Use PDF as the electronic format, unless otherwise specified or directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. Compile the electronic submittal file as a single, complete document.

Name the electronic submittal file specifically according to its contents.

C. Electronic files must be of sufficient quality that all information is legible. Generate PDF files from original documents so that the text included in the PDF file is both searchable and can be copied. If documents are scanned, Optical Character Resolution (OCR) routines are required.

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D. E-mail electronic submittal documents smaller than 5MB in size to e-mail addresses as directed by the COR.

E. Provide electronic documents over 5MB through an electronic FTP file sharing system. Confirm that the electronic FTP file sharing system can be accessed from the VA computer network. The Contractor is responsible for setting up, providing, and maintaining the electronic

FTP file sharing system for the construction contract period of performance.

F. Provide hard copies of submittals when requested by the COR. Up to 3 additional hard copies of any submittal may be requested at the discretion of the COR, at no additional cost to the VA.

1.7 SAMPLES

A. Submit two sets of physical samples showing range of variation, for each required item.

B. Where samples are specified for selection of color, finish, pattern, or texture, submit the full set of available choices for the material or product specified.

C. When color, texture, or pattern is specified by naming a particular manufacturer and style, include one sample of that manufacturer and style, for comparison.

D. Before submitting samples, the Contractor shall ensure that the materials or equipment will be available in quantities required in the project. No change or substitution shall be permitted after a sample has been approved.

E. The VA reserves the right to disapprove any material or equipment which previously has proven unsatisfactory in service.

F. Physical samples supplied may be requested back for use in the project after reviewed and approved.

1.8 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

A. Submit data specified for a given item within 30 calendar days after the item is delivered to the contract site.

B. In the event the Contractor fails to deliver O&M Data within the time limits specified, the COR may withhold from progress payments 50 percent of the price of the item with which such O&M Data are applicable.

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1.9 TEST REPORTS

COR may require specific test after work has been installed or completed which could require contractor to repair test area at no additional cost to contract.

1.10 VA REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS AND RFI’S

A. The VA shall review all submittals for compliance with the technical requirements of the contract documents. The Architect-Engineer for this project will assist the VA in reviewing all submittals and determining contractual compliance. Review will be only for conformance with the applicable codes, standards and contract requirements.

B. Period of review for submittals begins when the VA COR receives submittal from the Contractor.

C. Period of review for each resubmittal is the same as for initial submittal.

D. VA review period is 15 working days for submittals.

E. VA review period is 10 working days for RFI’s.

F. The VA will return submittals to the Contractor with the following notations:

1. "Approved": authorizes the Contractor to proceed with the work covered.

2. "Approved as noted": authorizes the Contractor to proceed with the work covered provided the Contractor incorporates the noted comments and makes the noted corrections.

3. "Disapproved, revise and resubmit": indicates noncompliance with the contract requirements or that submittal is incomplete. Resubmit with appropriate changes and corrections.