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Upgrade HVAC System Kitchen-Dining Bldg 92 Project Number: 632-20-108 Construction Documents Specifications

Northeast Infrastructure, LLC 34 Brown Street

Honesdale, PA 18431

(570) 253-0846

October 15, 2021

Northport VA Medical Center 79 Middleville Road Northport, NY 11768

Upgrade HVAC System Kitchen-Dining Bldg 92 Project No. 632-20-108 Construction Documents VA Medical Center, Northport, NY 10-15-2021

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-14

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 00 00 General Plumbing Requirements 09-20 22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 05 53 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 16 Disinfection of Potable Water Piping 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 00 00 General HVAC Requirements 09-20 23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

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23 05 53 Identification For HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 00 00 General Electrical Requirements 08-21 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 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

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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

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

DRAWING NO. GENERAL:

92-GI-01 COVER SHEET

CIVIL:

92-CS-01 CAMPUS SITE PLAN

ICRA:

92-ICRA-01 I.C.R.A. AND LIFE SAFETY GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

92-ICRA-02 BUILDING 92 FIRST FLOOR I.C.R.A CLASSIFICATION

PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL:

92-A-001 ABBREVIATIONS AND LIFE SAFETY PLAN

92-AD-101 FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

92-AD-102 REFLECTED CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN

92-A-101 FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

92-A-102 REFLECTED CEILING NEW WORK PLAN

92-A-103 ROOF PLAN

92-A-301 CASEWORK ELEVATIONS

FIRE PROTECTION:

92-FX-100 BUILDING 92 FIRST FLOOR EXISTING FIRE

PROTECTION PLAN

92-FX-101 BUILDING 92 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK FIRE P

ROTECTION PLAN

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DRAWING NO. STRUCTURAL:

92-S-001 STRUCTURAL NOTES AND DUNNAGE FRAMING PLAN

92-S-101 DUNNAGE FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

PLUMBING:

92-PL-001 GENERAL PLUMBING SYMBOLS, NOTES AND

ABBREVIATIONS

92-PL-100 BUILDING 92 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION

PLANS

92-PL-101 BUILDING 92 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING NEW WORK PLANS

MECHANICAL:

92-M-001 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS, NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

92-M-002 GENERAL MECHANICAL NOTES

92-MD-100 BUILDING 92 FIRST FLOOR HVAC DEMOLITION PLANS

92-MD-101 BUILDING 92 ROOF HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN

92-MH-100 BUILDING 92 FIRST FLOOR HVAC NEW WORK PLANS

92-MH-101 BUILDING 92 ROOF HVAC NEW WORK PLAN

92-MH-500 DDC POINT LIST

92-MH-501 CONTROL DIAGRAM

92-MH-502 AIR FLOW DIAGRAM

92-MH-503 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

92-MH-504 GENERAL HVAC DETAILS (1 OF 3)

92-MH-505 GENERAL HVAC DETAILS (2 OF 3)

92-MH-506 GENERAL HVAC DETAILS (3 OF 3)

92-MH-507 AH-5 COMPONENT DETAIL

92-MP-100 BUILDING 92 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PIPING DEMOLITION

PLANS

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DRAWING NO. MECHANICAL CONTINUED:

92-MP-101 BUILDING 92 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PIPING NEW WORK

PLANS

92-MP-102 BUILDING 92 ROOF HVAC PIPING NEW WORK PLAN

92-MP-500 HVAC PIPING DETAILS (1 OF 2)

92-MP-501 HVAC PIPING DETAILS (2 OF 2)

ELECTRICAL:

92-E-001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS, NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

92-ED-1OO BUILDING 92 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION

PLAN

92-ED-101 BUILDING 92 ROOF ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

92-ED-102 BUILDING 92 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING DEMOLITION

PLAN

92-EL-100 BUILDING 92 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING NEW WORK PLAN

92-EP-100 BUILDING 92 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL NEW WORK

PLAN

92-EP-101 BUILDING 92 ROOF ELECTRICAL NEW WORK PLAN

92-EP-500 PANELBOARD SCHEDULES AND PARTIAL ONE-LINE

DIAGRAM

92-EP-501 DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1- GENERAL

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 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.9 RESTORATION

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.19 TESTS

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

1.21 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.22 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.23 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.24 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.25 MEETINGS

1.26 SUBMITTAL EXCHANGE

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and other items as indicated herein; and furnish labor and materials and perform work at the Northport VA Hospital located in Northport, New York as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Offices of Northeast Infrastructure, 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 the COR.

C. Visits to the site by Bidders are highly recommended and may be made only by appointment with the COR. All bids will take into consideration of existing site conditions; it is the responsibility of the contractor to review the entire job site footprint and existing site conditions prior to bid submission. All proposals shall include a detailed cost breakdown (materials, labor, and equipment) by trade, specification division and section; lump sum costs are not acceptable.

D. All employees of general contractor, subcontractors, and vendors 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, Plumbing Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the required plumbing demolition, plumbing construction work on this project per the plans and specifications in

Buildings 5, 7, and 8 including:

1. Prepare and implement ICRA measures and containment in work area.

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2. Provide water quality monitoring panel and associated sensors for floor domestic CW, HW, and HWR and pumps. Interface into building management system.

3. Remove dead legs as required and modify the domestic water piping as shown on the drawings.

B. ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical demolition, electrical construction work on this project including site electrical demolition and new work, telecommunications, networks and other work on this project per the plans and specifications.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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C. Key Control:

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

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

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 the COR and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours

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2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the COR. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the COR 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 or at the COR’s discretion. With the written consent of the COR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the

Contractor when and as authorized by the COR. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings or as designated in coordination with the COR.

E. 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. If a lane of roadway is to be blocked, a flagger will be utilized to ensure safe passage of those in the surrounding area.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of adjacent buildings as a whole, including operations of

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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 areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

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

H. Phasing:

The Facility must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Work will include construction of temporary barriers/partitions, posting signage directing occupants to alternate toilet rooms, and general phasing of work to minimize Facility disruptions.

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

COR and Contractor.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, six feet minimum height, 01 00 00 - 6 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

15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade.

Remove the fence when directed by COR.

J. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 40 degrees F at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment only as long as building is occupied by the Fire Department. The system may be removed after relocation is completed by the Fire Department.

3. Contractor shall maintain housekeeping and suitable aesthetics in the area (e.g. the area is to be kept clean of debris and the grass is to remain cut).

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services temporarily for

Fire Department and adjacent buildings as indicated in phasing plans.

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. 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 Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 15 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 adjacent buildings operations.

Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than

Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

L. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

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

1.7 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:

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

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

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.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the COR.

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 COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the

Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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C. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and

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

1.9 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work.

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. The contractor is to match campus standards in all instances (e.g. grass seed mixture to match campus standard).

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.

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

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished is for the Contractor's information. The

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

B. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered, nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly.

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The

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Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.12 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 COR. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the COR until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the COR may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two (2) 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.

Submit redlines in PDF format monthly with pay applications.

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.

C. Contractor shall deliver two (2) approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF on CD/DVD) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and when authorized by the COR.

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:

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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 immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

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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.

1.16 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 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.

B. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by COR, if available.

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the COR, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines.

Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

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

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1. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system and/or by providing contractor supplied temporary heat.

Temporary heating units to be used are subject to COR approval.

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor. The contractor must provide to the COR a fully detailed plan regarding how tie-in to the system will occur. Outages related to this are to be minimized.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. Electricity 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 the COR’s discretion of use of water from the Medical Center's system.

F. Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil required for boiler cleaning, normal initial boiler-burner setup and adjusting, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be furnished by the

Government. Fuel required for prolonged boiler-burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of boiler, burner, or control devices shall be furnished and paid by the

Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.18 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.19 TESTS

A. The Contractor shall provide a written testing 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, the testing procedure, and what the expected

01 00 00 - 14 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 COR. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

D. Plumbing 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, feedwater, 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 reasonable period of time as directed by the COR, 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.

1.20 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

01 00 00 - 15 equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to, but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in

01 00 00 - 16 the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.21 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The Government shall deliver to the Contractor, the

Government-furnished property shown on the drawings.

B. Contractor shall be prepared to receive this equipment from Government and store or place such equipment not less than 90 days before

Completion Date of project.

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 the COR 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.

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.

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

1.22 RELOCATED ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove, move/transport, and reinstall in new location all existing equipment and items as indicated 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 COR.

C. The contractor is responsible for properly disposing of any items left behind in the facility when it is turned over to the contractor. These items are to be removed from the site by the contractor.

D. 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".

E. 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.

F. 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.

1.23 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones including electronic indexing, navigation, storage and remote access to the documentation, as per these specifications.

B. Photographic documentation elements:

1. Each digital image shall be taken with a professional grade camera with minimum size of 6 megapixels (MP) capable of producing 8 x 10 inch prints with a minimum of 2272 x 1704 pixels and 16 x 20 inch prints with a minimum 2592 x 1944 pixels.

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2. Indexing and navigation system shall utilize actual AUTOCAD construction drawings, making such drawings interactive on an on-line interface. For all documentation referenced herein, indexing and navigation must be organized by both time (date-stamped) and location throughout the project.

3. Documentation shall combine indexing and navigation system with inspection-grade digital photography designed to capture actual conditions throughout construction and at critical milestones.

Documentation shall be accessible on-line through use of an internet connection. Documentation shall allow for secure multiple-user access, simultaneously, on-line.

4. Before construction, the building pad, adjacent streets, roadways, parkways, driveways, curbs, sidewalks, landscaping, adjacent utilities and adjacent structures surrounding the building pad and site shall be documented. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to insure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural drawings. This documentation may be required immediately before construction and at several pre-determined intervals before building work commences.

5. Construction progress for all trades shall be tracked at pre-determined intervals, but not less than once every thirty (30) calendar days (“Progressions”). Progression documentation shall track both the exterior and interior construction of the building.

Exterior Progressions shall track 360 degrees around the site and each building. Interior Progressions shall track interior improvements beginning when stud work commences and continuing until

Project completion.

6. As-built condition of pre-foundation utilities and site utilities shall be documented prior to pouring footers, placing concrete and/or backfilling. This process shall include all underground and in-slab utilities within the building(s) envelope(s) and utility runs in the immediate vicinity of the building(s) envelope(s). This may also include utilities enclosed in slab-on-deck in multi-story buildings. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to insure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive site utility plans.

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7. As-built conditions of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and all other systems shall be documented post-inspection and pre-insulation, sheet rock or dry wall installation. This process shall include all finished systems located in the walls and ceilings of all buildings at the Project. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to insure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural drawings.

8. As-built conditions of exterior skin and elevations shall be documented with an increased concentration of digital photographs as directed by the COR in order to capture pre-determined focal points, such as waterproofing, window flashing, radiused steel work, architectural or Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) detailing. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to insure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive elevations or elevation details.

9. As-built finished conditions of the interior of each building including floors, ceilings and walls shall be documented at certificate of occupancy or equivalent, or just prior to occupancy, or both, as directed by the COR. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to insure maximum coverage. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural drawings.

10. Miscellaneous events that occur during any Contractor site visit, or events captured by the Department of Veterans Affairs independently, shall be dated, labeled and inserted into a Section in the navigation structure entitled “Slideshows,” allowing this information to be stored in the same “place” as the formal scope.

11. Customizable project-specific digital photographic documentation of other details or milestones. Indexing and navigation accomplished through interactive architectural plans.

12. Monthly (29 max) exterior progressions (360 degrees around the project) and slideshows (all elevations and building envelope). The slideshows allow for the inclusion of Department of Veterans Affairs pictures, aerial photographs, and timely images which do not fit into any regular monthly photopath.

13. Regular (8 max) interior progressions of all walls of the entire project to begin at time of substantial framed or as directed by the

COR through to completion.

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14. Detailed Exact-Built of all Slabs for all project slab pours just prior to placing concrete or as directed by the COR.

15. Detailed Interior exact built overlapping photos of the entire building to include documentation of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in every wall and ceiling, to be conducted after rough-ins are complete, just prior to insulation and or drywall, or as directed by the COR.

16. Finished detailed Interior exact built overlapping photos of all walls, ceilings, and floors to be scheduled by the COR prior to occupancy.

17. In event a greater or lesser number of images than specified above are required by the COR, adjustment in contract price will be made in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR

852.236-88).

C. Images shall be taken by a commercial photographer and must show distinctly, at as large a scale as possible, all parts of work embraced in the picture.

D. Coordination of photo shoots is accomplished through the COR.

Contractor shall also attend construction team meetings as necessary.

Contractor’s operations team shall provide regular updates regarding the status of the documentation, including photo shoots concluded, the availability of new Progressions or Exact-Builts viewable on-line and anticipated future shoot dates.

E. Contractor shall provide all on-line…