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FCA-Repair Air Handler AC-1

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Specifications:

FCA‐Repair Air Handler AC‐1

657‐23‐108JC

ST. LOUIS VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

JOHN J. COCHRAN VA HOSPITAL

St. Louis, Missouri

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SECTION 00 00 00

SEALS PAGE

Romanyk Consulting Corp

Registration No. BR 360

State of Texas

Rebecca C. Olson

Registered Architect

(Divisions 00, 01, 02, 07, 09, and 13)

Yumei Wang

Professional Engineer

(Division 26)

Arlo Wieczorek

(Divisions 21, 22, and 23)

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RO

FESSIONAL ENGIN

EE

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ST

ATE OF MISSOURIArlo G.

Wieczorek

NUMBER

PE-2018026248

3/08/24

Yumei Wang

(Division 26)

Arlo Wieczorek

(Divisions 21, 22, and 23)

P

RO

FESSIONAL ENGIN

EE

R

ST

ATE OF MISSOURIArlo G.

Wieczorek

NUMBER

PE-2018026248

3/08/24

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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 00 00 Seals Page NONE

00 01 10 Table of Contents 09-21

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 11-21

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 02-23

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-22

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

01 99 99 Hazardous Materials Report NONE

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-21

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 05-23

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

03-23

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 04-22

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 04-20

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-23 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 03-23

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-23

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-23

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-23

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DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 04-23

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 11-22

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

01-GI100 PROJECT COVER SHEET

01-GI200 BUILDING ACCESS, CODE AND CONSTRUCTION GENERAL NOTES

01-GI201 ICRA DETAILS

01-GI202 LEVEL 02 – LIFE SAFETY PLAN

01-GI203 LEVEL 03 – LIFE SAFETY PLAN

01-GI304 LEVEL 02 – CONSTRUCTION AREA GUIDELINES

01-GI405 LEVEL 03 – CONSTRUCTION AREA GUIDELINES

ARCHITECTURAL

01-AC101 LEVEL 02 – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

01-AC102 LEVEL 03 – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

01-AE401 ENLARGED PLANS & DEMOLITION PLANS

01-AE500 CEILING DETAILS

MECHANICAL

01-MG100 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS, NOTES, AND ABBREVIATIONS

01-MG101 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

01-MG102 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

01-MG103 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

01-MD120 LEVEL 02 - HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN

01-MD120A LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1A - HVAC DEMOLITION

01-MD120B LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1B - HVAC DEMOLITION

01-MD120C LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1C - HVAC DEMOLITION

01-MD120D LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1D - HVAC DEMOLITION

01-MD120E LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1E - HVAC DEMOLITION

01-MD130 LEVEL 03 - HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN

01-MD220 LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION

01-MD220A LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1A - MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION

01-MD220B LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1B - MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION

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01-MD220C LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1C - MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION

01-MD220D LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1D - MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION

01-MD220E LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1E - MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION

01-MD230 LEVEL 03 - MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

01-MD330 LEVEL 03 - ENLARGED MECHANICAL ROOM PLAN - MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

01-MH120 LEVEL 02 - HVAC PLAN

01-MH120A LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1A - HVAC

01-MH120B LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1B - HVAC

01-MH120C LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1C - HVAC

01-MH120D LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1D - HVAC

01-MH120E LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1E - HVAC

01-MH130 LEVEL 03 – HVAC PLAN

01-MH300 HVAC DETAILS

01-MH301 VAV BOX EXISTING CONDITION PHOTOS

01-MH302 VAV BOX EXISTING CONDITION PHOTOS

01-MH303 VAV BOX EXISTING CONDITION PHOTOS

01-MH304 VAV BOX EXISTING CONDITION PHOTOS

01-MM330 LEVEL 03 - ENLARGED MECHANICAL ROOM PLANS - MECHANICAL

01-MP120 LEVEL 02 - MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

01-MP120A LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1A - MECHANICAL PIPING

01-MP120B LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1B - MECHANICAL PIPING

01-MP120C LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1C - MECHANICAL PIPING

01-MP120D LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1D - MECHANICAL PIPING

01-MP120E LEVEL 02 - ENLARGED PLAN - AREA 1E - MECHANICAL PIPING

01-MP130 LEVEL 03 - MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

01-MP300 PIPING DETAILS

01-MP301 PIPING DETAILS

01-MI100 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

PLUMBING

01-P-001 PLUMBING LEGEND, SCHEDULES, ABBREVIATIONS, AND DEMOLITION PLAN

ELECTRICAL

01-E-001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND, SCHEDULES, AND ABBREVIATIONS

01-ED120 LEVEL 02 - POWER DEMOLITION PLAN

01-ED130 LEVEL 03 - POWER DEMOLITION PLAN

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01-ED200 ENLARGED ROOM PLANS - POWER DEMOLITION

01-EP120 LEVEL 02 - POWER PLAN

01-EP130 LEVEL 03 - POWER PLAN

01-EP200 ENLARGED ROOM PLANS - POWER

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for FCA-Repair Air Handler AC-1, project number 657-23-108JC as required by drawings and specifications.

B. A site visit will occur at the Pre-Bid Meeting. Only one site visit will be scheduled prior to the bid date. Attendance is highly recommended.

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

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the contractor, the Contractor shall notify the COR and be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR. Provide the COR with all testing reports.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID Repair AC-1: Contractor to provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to complete Project 657-23-108JC FCA-Repair Air Handler AC-1, at the John

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Cochran VAMC, St. Louis, MO, in accordance with the attached drawings and specifications. All work shall be done in a first-class manner as approved by the COR.

B. Base Bid: CLIN 0001 - Bid Documents (Base bid all work).

C. Deduct Alternate 1: CLIN 0002 - all except the following VAV boxes: 1-AC-1, 1-AC-2, 1-AC-3, 1-AC-4, 1-AC-6, 1-AC-11, 1-AC-24, 1-AC-25, 1-AC-26, 1-AC-27, 1-AC-28, 1-AC-29, 1-AC-30, 1-AC-31, 1-

AC-32, 1-AC-36, 1-AC-37, 1-AC-38, and 1-AC-39.

D. Deduct Alternate 2: CLIN 0003 - all except the following VAV boxes: 1-AC-1, 1-AC-2, 1-AC-3, 1-AC-4, 1-AC-6, 1-AC-11, 1-AC-24, 1-AC-25, 1-AC-26, 1-AC-27, 1-AC-28, 1-AC-29, 1-AC-30, 1-AC-31, 1-

AC-32, 1-AC-36, 1-AC-37, 1-AC-38, and 1-AC-39 as well as the steam humidifier, SH-1, and all associated accessories.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all subcontractors 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 an appropriate badge and documentation of flu shot and attestation of COVID-19 vaccination. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

a. All contractor’s and subcontractors’ employees will be required to wear one of two badges on VA property. Consult the COR for appropriate type and the procedure for obtaining a badge.

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1) PIV-I card issued by the VA HR department.

2) Visitor Badge issued by the VA. This badge is valid for 15 site visits in a calendar year and provides no access to restricted areas, e.g., magnetically-locked doors.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer’s Representative so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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

C. Guards: Not Applicable.

D. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. Coordinate with the facility’s locksmith for door requirements. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE, and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Subcontractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

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

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3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”.

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of the Contracting

Officer.

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

6. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in a specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. No permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with

VA Medical Center Facility Manager.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. No areas outside the defined construction boundaries will be available to the contractor for staging, storage, preparation, etc.

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

The COR may request items to be relocated at any point.

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 workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

E. Contractor shall be responsible for moving and storage of all furniture related to the project, including but not limited to furniture, equipment, signage, and artwork. All items become the responsibility of the contractor to store within the construction area or at an offsite location at the contractor’s expense. All items must be returned in the original condition and at the approval of the COR, any damaged items will be replaced at the expense of the contractor. Contractor shall

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

G. 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.

H. Execute work 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 the Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

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

J. Phasing:

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1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR twenty-one (21) calendar days in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR, and Contractor, according to contract documents.

K. Building No. 1 will be occupied during performance of work. Contractor shall perform work in areas occupied by personnel after hours so as to minimize loss of use of building areas. Contractor shall communicate five (5) days prior to intent to work on any areas to give personnel notice to relocate operations if desired.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by the Department of

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

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2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

L. 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 always maintain a minimum temperature of 55 degrees

F, except as otherwise specified.

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

M. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR and Chief Engineer.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification

Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05

11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

COR, in writing, twenty-one (21) calendar days in advance of

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

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 21 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

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

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

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

O. 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.

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

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

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before the expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls, and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or 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 (FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the

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B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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

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

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

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C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

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

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

(FAR 52.236-17)

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

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper

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

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

Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

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

F. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COR one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

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

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications, and clarifications.

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

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

Engineer within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.13 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

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

Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4-month and 9-month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

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

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B. Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment Bonds must remain effective throughout the construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

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

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

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

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

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

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

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

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

E. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.

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

Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the

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

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

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

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

a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems

Fire suppression systems.

Fire alarm system(s).

b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c) Code 1 Doors

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

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

d) Code 3-Doors

Overhead doors not operational.

Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e) Code 1-Electrical

Power failure (entire area or any building operational after

1600 hours).

Security lights.

Smoke detectors.

f) Code 2-Electrical

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

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

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g) Code 1-Gas

Leaks and pipeline breaks.

h) Code 1-Heat

Power failure affecting heat.

i) Code 1-Plumbing

Hot water heater failure.

2) Leaking water supply pipes

j) Code 3- Plumbing

Leaky faucets.

k) Code 3-Interior

Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling.

Casework damaged.

l) Code 1-Roof Leaks

Damage to property is occurring.

m) Code 2-Water (Exterior)

No water to facility.

n) Code 2-Water (Hot)

No hot water in portion of building listed.

o) Code 3

All work not listed above.

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

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

Warranty Tags

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

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Warranty Tags

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

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

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

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

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for…