Specifications 515-20-102_Vol1.pdf

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Renovate B39 2 West for Patient Privacy and B39 1 North, B39 1 South and B39 1 West Nurse Station Remodel and Existing Porch Barrier VA Battle Creek Medical Center VA Project No. 515 20 102

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

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 11-15 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 02-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 33 23a Maximo Asset PMI Scheduler 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 45 00a Quality Control Report Form 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 33 13 Coiling Counter Doors 02-16 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-20 08 71 00a Door Hardware Schedule 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15 09 72 16 Wall Coverings 10-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 10 30 90 Manufactured Electric Fireplaces 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18 10 51 23 Plastic-Laminate-Clad-Lockers

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DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

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26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 10-18 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-16 32 90 00 Planting 08-16

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

SECTION 00 01 15 - LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

39-G001 COVER SHEET

39-G101 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

39-G111 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR ASBESTOS REMOVAL PLAN

39-G121 INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT & PHASING PLANS

39-G131 DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATES

39-L101 LANDSCAPE PLAN

39-L102

39-A001 ARCHITECTURAL LEGENDS, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

39-A002 PARTITION TYPES

39-AD101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

39-AD102 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

39-A101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN

39-A102 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN

39-A111 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

39-A112 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

39-A122 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

39-A130 ENLARGED PLANS – NURSE STATIONS

39-A131 ENLARGED PLANS – NURSE STATIONS

39-A132 ENLARGED PLANS

39-A133 ENLARGED PLANS

39-A311 WALL SECTIONS

39-A501 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

39-A502 NURSE STATION DETAILS

39-A503 DETAILS

39-A601 SCHEDULES & DIAGRAMS

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39-I102 PARTIAL FINISH PLAN - SECOND LEVEL

39-I121 SIGNAGE DETAILS

39-I122 SIGNAGE PLAN - SECOND LEVEL

39-I201 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – NURSE STATIONS

39-I202 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – NURSE STATIONS

39-I203 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – SECOND LEVEL

39-I601 SCHEDULES & DIAGRAMS

39-FP100 FIRE PROTECTION PLANS

39-PL102 SECOND FLOOR DOMESTIC PLUMBING PLAN

39-PL112 SECOND FLOOR SANITARY, VENT & STORM PLAN

39-PL400 ENLARGED PLUMBING PLANS

39-PL600 PLUMBING SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

39-M000 MECHANICAL GENERAL INFORMATION

39-MD102 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

39-MH102 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN

39-MP102 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

39-M500 MECHANICAL DETAILS

39-M600 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

39-M800 CONTROL DIAGRAMS

39-E000 ELECTRICAL GENERAL INFORMATION

39-ED101 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRIAL DEMOLITION PLAN

39-ED102 SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

39-EL101 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN

39-EL102 SECOND FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN

39-EP101 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN

39-EP102 SECOND FLOOR POWER PLAN

39-ET102 SECOND FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN

39-E400 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

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39-E401 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

39-E402 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

39-E600 PANEL SCHEDULES

39-E700 ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAM

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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

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

AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA (NOT USED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES (NOT USED)

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS (NOT USED)

1.16 RESERVED (NOT USED)

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS (NOT USED)

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 RESERVED (NOT USED)

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT (NOT

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1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 RESERVED (NOT USED)

1.31 RESERVED (NOT USED)

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION (NOT USED)

1.33 RESERVED (NOT USED)

1.34 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

1.35 GOVERNING REGULATIONS AND AUTHORITIES

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, management, supervision, tools, and all other necessary resources to complete project Renovate B39-2 West for Patient Privacy #515-20-102 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 Monument Engineering Group Associates, Inc., (MEGA) 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. 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.

E. 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.

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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:

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 may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

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

VA COR for any locked storage area, office or storage trailer, and any other locks installed by permission of the VA COR at the project site.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA COR for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

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 VA 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.

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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 VA 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.

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 VA COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the VA COR.

F. 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 VA 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 BC VAMC Fire Service.

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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 VA

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 VA 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 VA COR’s prior knowledge and written approval of the Contracting Officer. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to VA COR, in writing, 7 calendar days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

VA COR.

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

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

I. 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.

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J. 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 VA COR.

K. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by VA 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 VA COR, of 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 building.

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

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

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

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C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and VA COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved.

They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

COR.

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

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

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

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1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

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" in this section for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the VA COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the VA 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 (NOT USED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES (NOT USED)

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. Establish and plainly mark column center lines that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

B. 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 VA COR.

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C. 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 shall be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications. 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 VA 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 VA 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 VA COR within 15 calendar days 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.

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS (NOT USED)

1.16 RESERVED (NOT USED)

1.17 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 VA COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the VA COR shall withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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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. Contractor is responsible to provide lock out-tag out of electrical, air, medical gases, water and steam work performed by Contractor.

All work shall be approved by VA COR in accordance with provision set forth herein.

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 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.

D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

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1.18 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 VA COR for use of elevators. The VA

COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use elevators for daily use and 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.

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS (NOT USED)

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government will make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The Contractor will 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.

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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.

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

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.

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 VA COR discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

1.22 RESERVED (NOT USED)

1.23 TESTS

A. As per specification Section 23 05 93, TESTING ADJUSTING AND BALANCING FOR HVAC, the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns.

The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

B. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

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D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feed-water, condensate and other related components.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.24 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 VA 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.

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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 VA COR and shall be considered concluded only when the VA COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the VA 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.

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The Government shall deliver to the Contractor, the Government-furnished property shown on the drawings and specifications.

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

C. Storage space for equipment will be provided by the Government and the Contractor shall be prepared to unload and store such equipment therein upon its receipt at the Medical Center.

D. Notify Contracting Officer in writing, 60 days in advance, of date on which Contractor will be prepared to receive equipment furnished by Government. Arrangements will then be made by the Government for delivery of equipment.

1. Immediately upon delivery of equipment, Contractor shall arrange for a joint inspection thereof with a representative of the Government. At such time the Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of equipment described, make notations, and immediately furnish the Government representative with a written statement as to its condition or shortages.

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

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

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

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

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment and items indicated by symbol "R" or otherwise shown to be relocated by the Contractor.

B. Perform relocation of such equipment or items at such times and in such a manner as directed by the VA COR.

C. Suitably cap existing service lines, such as steam, condensate return, water, drain, gas, air, vacuum and/or electrical, at the main whenever such lines are disconnected from equipment to be relocated. Remove abandoned lines in finished areas and cap as specified herein before under paragraph "Abandoned Lines".

D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and installation of relocated equipment; and leave such equipment in proper operating condition.

E. All service lines such as noted above for relocated equipment shall be in place at point of relocation ready for use before any existing equipment is disconnected. Make relocated existing equipment ready for operation or use immediately after reinstallation.

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

(NOT USED)

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1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign where directed by the VA COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 0.7 mm (24 gage) galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 100 by 100 mm (4 inch by 4 inch) posts (or equivalent round posts) set 1200 mm (four feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 900 mm (three feet) above ground and secure to posts with through bolts.

Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 50 x 100 mm (two by four inch) material as directed.

B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two coats of white gloss paint. Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

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

D. Detail drawing of construction sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is shown on the drawings.

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by VA 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 VA COR.

D. Detail drawing of construction sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is shown on the drawings.

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

1.30 RESERVED (NOT USED)

1.31 RESERVED (NOT USED)

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION (NOT USED)

1.33 RESERVED (NOT USED)

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

F. 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…