Specifications - Project 553-21-106 - Volume II.pdf

INSULATE EXTERIOR WALLS AND REPLACE

WINDOWS

Project # 553-21-106

For the John D. Dingell

VA Medical Center at Detroit, MI

PROJECT MANUAL VOLUME II

(DIVISION 21-48)

BID DOCUMENTS

September 19, 2022

GUIDON DESIGN INC.

PROJECT CONTACTS:

COR / OWNER: John D Dingell VA Medical Center Attn: Kristopher Steis

4646 John R Street Detroit, MI 48201 Phone: (313) 576-1000

Email: kristopher.steis@va.gov

ARCHITECT / PROJECT MANAGER:

GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: James Gooden 1221 N Pennsylvania Street, Ste 200 Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone: (317) 800-6388 x 145 Email: jgooden@guidondesign.com

ENGINEER: GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: Shannon Peicu

1422 Euclid Ave, Ste 1162 Cleveland, OH 44115

Phone: (216) 862-5846 x 4510 Email: smpeicu@heapy.com

ISSUE DATE: September 19, 2022

Insulate Exterior Walls and Replace Windows 09/19/2022

Detroit, Michigan Bid Documents

553-21-106

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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

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 05-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE – NOT USED

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS – NOT USED

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 29 Sprayed Insulation

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES NOT USED

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION – NOT USED

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING – NOT USED

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL – NOT USED

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS – NOT USED

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY – NOT USED

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI000...................COVER SHEET

ARCHITECTURAL

AE001 ABBREVIATIONS & MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

AE101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

AE102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

AE103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN

AE104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

AE105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN

AE106 SIXTH FLOOR PLAN

AE107 SEVENTH FLOOR PLAN

AE200 EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEVATIONS – EAST & WEST

AE201 EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEVATIONS – NORTH & SOUTH

AE600 WINDOW/CURTAIN WALL DETAILS

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SECTION 23 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Refer to Specification Appendix “Mechanical Scope of Work” for detailed description of scope.

B. The requirements of this Section apply to all sections of Division 23.

C. Definitions:

1. Exposed: Piping, ductwork, and equipment exposed to view in finished rooms.

2. Exterior: Piping, ductwork, and equipment exposed to weather be it temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, or solar radiation.

D. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. ac: Alternating Current

2. AC: Air Conditioning

3. ACU: Air Conditioning Unit

4. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

5. AI: Analog Input

6. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

7. AO: Analog Output

8. ASJ: All Service Jacket

9. AWG: American Wire Gauge

10. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Networking Protocol

11. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy

12. BAS: Building Automation System

13. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy

14. bhp: Brake Horsepower

15. Btu: British Thermal Unit

16. Btu/h: British Thermal Unit Per Hour

17. CDA: Copper Development Association

18. C: Celsius

19. CD: Compact Disk

20. CFM: Cubic Foot Per Minute

21. CH: Chilled Water Supply

22. CHR: Chilled Water Return

23. CLR: Color

24. CO: Carbon Monoxide

25. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

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26. CPD: Condensate Pump Discharge

27. CPM: Cycles Per Minute

28. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

29. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

30. CTPD: Condensate Transfer Pump Discharge

31. CTPS: Condensate Transfer Pump Suction

32. CW: Cold Water

33. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

34. CxA: Commissioning Agent

35. dB: Decibels

36. dB(A): Decibels (A weighted)

37. DDC: Direct Digital Control

38. DI: Digital Input

39. DO: Digital Output

40. DVD: Digital Video Disc

41. DN: Diameter Nominal

42. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

43. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

44. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

45. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

46. F: Fahrenheit

47. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations

48. FD: Floor Drain

49. FED: Federal

50. FG: Fiberglass

51. FGR: Flue Gas Recirculation

52. FOS: Fuel Oil Supply

53. FOR: Fuel Oil Return

54. FSK: Foil-Scrim-Kraft facing

55. FWPD: Feedwater Pump Discharge

56. FWPS: Feedwater Pump Suction

57. GC: Chilled Glycol Water Supply

58. GCR: Chilled Glycol Water Return

59. GH: Hot Glycol Water Heating Supply

60. GHR: Hot Glycol Water Heating Return

61. gpm: Gallons Per Minute

62. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

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63. Hg: Mercury

64. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

65. hp: Horsepower

66. HPS: High Pressure Steam (414 kPa (60 psig) and above)

67. HPR: High Pressure Steam Condensate Return

68. HW: Hot Water

69. HWH: Hot Water Heating Supply

70. HWHR: Hot Water Heating Return

71. Hz: Hertz

72. ID: Inside Diameter

73. IPS: Iron Pipe Size

74. kg: Kilogram

75. klb: 1000 lb

76. kPa: Kilopascal

77. lb: Pound

78. lb/hr: Pounds Per Hour

79. L/s: Liters Per Second

80. L/min: Liters Per Minute

81. LPS: Low Pressure Steam (103 kPa (15 psig) and below)

82. LPR: Low Pressure Steam Condensate Gravity Return

83. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

84. MAX: Maximum

85. MBtu/h: 1000 Btu/h

86. MBtu: 1000 Btu

87. MED: Medical

88. m: Meter

89. MFG: Manufacturer

90. mg: Milligram

91. mg/L: Milligrams Per Liter

92. MIN: Minimum

93. MJ: Megajoules

94. ml: Milliliter

95. mm: Millimeter

96. MPS: Medium Pressure Steam (110 kPa (16 psig) through 414 kPa (60 psig))

97. MPR: Medium Pressure Steam Condensate Return

98. MW: Megawatt

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99. NC: Normally Closed

100. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

101. Nm: Newton Meter

102. NO: Normally Open

103. NOx: Nitrous Oxide

104. NPT: National Pipe Thread

105. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size

106. OD: Outside Diameter

107. OSD: Open Sight Drain

108. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke

109. PC: Pumped Condensate

110. PID: Proportional-Integral-Differential

111. PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers

112. PP: Polypropylene

113. PPE: Personal Protection Equipment

114. ppb: Parts Per Billion

115. ppm: Parts Per Million

116. PRV: Pressure Reducing Valve

117. PSIA: Pounds Per Square Inch Absolute

118. psig: Pounds Per Square Inch Gauge

119. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene

120. PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride

121. PVDC: Polyvinylidene Chloride Vapor Retarder Jacketing, White

122. PVDF: Polyvinylidene Fluoride

123. rad: Radians

124. RH: Relative Humidity

125. RO: Reverse Osmosis

126. rms: Root Mean Square

127. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

128. RS: Refrigerant Suction

129. RTD: Resistance Temperature Detectors

130. RTRF: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Fittings

131. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

132. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute

133. SPEC: Specification

134. SPS: Sterile Processing Services

135. STD: Standard

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136. SDR: Standard Dimension Ratio

137. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second

138. SW: Soft water

139. SWP: Steam Working Pressure

140. TAB: Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing

141. TDH: Total Dynamic Head

142. TEFC: Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

143. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene

144. THERM: 100,000 Btu

145. THHN: Thermoplastic High-Heat Resistant Nylon Coated Wire

146. THWN: Thermoplastic Heat & Water-Resistant Nylon Coated Wire

147. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

148. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

149. V: Volt

150. VAC: Vacuum

151. VA: Veterans Administration

152. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

153. VA CFM: VA Construction & Facilities Management

154. VA CFM CSS: VA Construction & Facilities Management, Consulting

Support Service

155. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

156. VHA OCAMES: Veterans Health Administration – Office of Capital

Asset Management Engineering and Support

157. VR: Vacuum condensate return

158. WCB: Wrought Carbon Steel, Grade B

159. WG: Water Gauge or Water Column

160. WOG: Water, Oil, Gas

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

C. Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

D. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

E. Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

F. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

G. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

H. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

I. Section 23 82 00, CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS.

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1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. Where conflicts occur these specifications and the VHA standard shall govern.

B. Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA):

410-1996................Recommended Safety Practices for Users and

Installers of Industrial and Commercial Fans

C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

B31.1-2018..............Power Piping

B31.9-2014..............Building Services Piping

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code:

BPVC Section IX-2019....Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

D. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

A36/A36M-2014...........Standard Specification for Carbon Structural

Steel

A575-1996(R2018)........Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades

E. Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM):

IP-20-2015..............Specifications for Drives Using Classical

V-Belts and Sheaves

IP-21-2016..............Specifications for Drives Using Double-V

(Hexagonal) Belts

IP-24-2016..............Specifications for Drives Using Synchronous

Belts

IP-27-2015..............Specifications for Drives Using Curvilinear

Toothed Synchronous Belts

F. Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings

Industry, Inc.:

SP-58-2018..............Pipe Hangers and Supports-Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application, and

Installation

SP-127-2014a............Bracing for Piping Systems: Seismic–Wind–

Dynamic Design, Selection, and Application

G. Military Specifications (MIL):

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MIL-P-21035B-2013.......Paint High Zinc Dust Content, Galvanizing

Repair (Metric)

H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-2017.................National Electrical Code (NEC)

101-2018................Life Safety Code

I. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

PG-18-10-2016...........Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND

SAMPLES.

B. Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked

“SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC”, with applicable paragraph identification.

C. Contractor shall make all necessary field measurements and investigations to assure that the equipment and assemblies will meet contract requirements, and all equipment that requires regular maintenance or calibration are accessable from the floor or permanent work platform. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure all submittals meet the VA specifications and requirements and it is assumed by the VA that all submittals do meet the VA specifications unless the Contractor has requested a variance in writing and approved by COR prior to the submittal. If at any time during the project it is found that any item does not meet the VA specifications and there was no variance approval, the Contractor shall correct at no additional cost or time to the Government even if a submittal was approved.

D. Prior to submitting shop drawings for approval, Contractor shall certify in writing that manufacturers of all major items of equipment have each reviewed contract documents, and have jointly coordinated and properly integrated their equipment and controls to provide a complete and efficient installation.

E. Submittals and shop drawings for interdependent items, containing applicable descriptive information, shall be furnished together.

Coordinate and properly integrate materials and equipment to provide a completely compatible and efficient installation.

F. Coordination Drawings:

1. Provide details of the following:

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a. Fin Tube covers, existing element locations, and the following associated items:

1) hangers, supports, and bracing.

2) Insulation

G. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Include full item description and optional features and accessories. Include dimensions, weights, materials, applications, standard compliance, model numbers, size, and capacity. Submit under the pertinent section rather than under this section.

1. Equipment and materials identification.

2. Hangers, inserts, supports and bracing.

H. HVAC Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

1. Maintenance and operating manuals in accordance with Section 01 00

00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, INSTRUCTIONS, for systems and equipment.

2. Provide a listing of recommended replacement parts for keeping in stock supply, including sources of supply, for equipment.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Mechanical, electrical and associated systems shall be safe, reliable, efficient, durable, easily and safely operable and maintainable, easily and safely accessible, and in compliance with applicable codes as specified. The systems shall be comprised of high quality institutional-class and industrial-class products of manufacturers that are experienced specialists in the required product lines. All construction firms and personnel shall be experienced and qualified specialists in industrial and institutional HVAC.

B. Products Criteria:

1. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products for at least 3 years (or longer as specified elsewhere). The design, model and size of each item shall have been in satisfactory and efficient operation on at least three installations for approximately three years. However, digital electronics devices, software and systems such as controls, instruments, computer work station, shall be the current generation of technology and basic design that has a proven satisfactory

23 05 11 - 9 service record of at least three years. See other specification sections for any exceptions and/or additional requirements.

2. Refer to all other sections for quality assurance requirements for systems and equipment specified therein.

3. All items furnished shall be free from defects that would adversely affect the performance, maintainability and appearance of individual components and overall assembly.

4. The products and execution of work specified in Division 23 shall conform to the referenced codes and standards as required by the specifications. Local codes and amendments shall be enforced, along with requirements of local utility companies. The most stringent requirements of these specifications, local codes, or utility company requirements shall always apply. Any conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the COR.

5. Multiple Units: When two or more units of materials or equipment of the same type or class are required, these units shall be of the same manufacturer and model number, or if different models are required they shall be of the same manufacturer and identical to the greatest extent possible (i.e., same model series).

6. Assembled Units: Performance and warranty of all components that make up an assembled unit shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer of the completed assembly.

7. Nameplates: Nameplate bearing manufacturer's name or identifiable trademark shall be securely affixed in a conspicuous place on equipment, or name or trademark cast integrally with equipment, stamped or otherwise permanently marked on each item of equipment.

8. Use of asbestos products or equipment or materials containing asbestos is prohibited.

C. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installation procedures or any part thereof are required to be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the material being installed, printed copies of these recommendations shall be furnished to the COR with submittals.

Installation of the item will not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received. Failure to furnish these recommendations can be cause for rejection of the material and removal by the

Contractor at no additional cost or time to the Government.

D. Execution (Installation, Construction) Quality:

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1. Apply and install all items in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Refer conflicts between the manufacturer's instructions and the contract documents to the COR for resolution.

Provide written hard copies and computer files on CD or DVD of manufacturer’s installation instructions to the COR with submittals prior to commencing installation of any item. Installation of the item will not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received and approved by the VA. Failure to furnish these recommendations is a cause for rejection of the material.

2. All items that require access, such as for operating, cleaning, servicing, maintenance, and calibration, shall be easily and safely accessible by persons standing at floor level, or standing on portable ladders or permanent platforms. Examples of these items include all types of valves, filters and strainers, transmitters, control devices. Prior to commencing installation work, refer conflicts between this requirement and contract documents to the COR for resolution. Failure of the Contractor to resolve, or point out any issues will result in the Contractor correcting at no additional cost or time to the Government.

3. Complete coordination drawings shall be required in accordance with

Article, SUBMITTALS. Construction work shall not start on any system until the coordination drawings have been approved by VA.

4. Workmanship/craftsmanship shall be of the highest quality and standards. The VA reserves the right to reject any work based on poor quality of workmanship this work shall be removed and done again at no additional cost or time to the Government.

E. Upon request by Government, provide lists of previous installations for selected items of equipment. Include contact persons who will serve as references, with current telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

F. Guaranty: Warranty of Construction, FAR Clause 52.246-21.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Protection of Equipment:

1. Equipment and material placed on the job site shall remain in the custody of the Contractor until phased acceptance, whether or not the Government has reimbursed the Contractor for the equipment and material. The Contractor is solely responsible for the protection of such equipment and material against any damage or theft.

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2. Repair damaged equipment in first class, new operating condition and appearance; or, replace same as determined and directed by the COR.

Such repair or replacement shall be at no additional cost or time to the Government.

3. Existing equipment, ductwork and piping being worked on by the

Contractor shall be under the custody and responsibility of the

Contractor and shall be protected as required for new work.

B. Cleanliness of Piping and Equipment Systems:

1. Contractor shall be fully responsible for all costs, damage, and delay arising from failure to provide clean systems.

1.7 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. Submit manufacturer’s literature and data updated to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions.

1.8 JOB CONDITIONS – WORK IN EXISTING BUILDING

A. Construction Phasing: Coordinate phasing with all trades.

B. Building Operation: Government employees will be continuously operating and managing all facilities, including temporary facilities that serve the VAMC.

C. Maintenance of Service: Schedule all work to permit continuous service as required by the VAMC.

D. Building Working Environment: Maintain the architectural and structural integrity of the building and the working environment at all times.

Maintain the interior of building at 18 degrees C (65 degrees F) minimum. Limit the opening of doors, windows or other access openings to brief periods as necessary for rigging purposes. Storm water or ground water leakage is prohibited. Provide daily clean-up of construction and demolition debris on all floor surfaces and on all equipment being operated by VA. Maintain all egress routes and safety systems/devices.

E. Acceptance of Work for Government Operation: As new equipment, systems and facilities are made available for operation and these items are deemed of beneficial use to the Government, inspections will be made and tests will be performed. Based on the inspections, a list of contract deficiencies will be issued to the Contractor. After correction of deficiencies as necessary for beneficial use, the

Contracting Officer will process necessary acceptance and the equipment will then be under the control and operation of Government personnel.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FACTORY-ASSEMBLED PRODUCTS

A. Provide maximum standardization of components to reduce spare part requirements.

B. Performance and warranty of all components that make up an assembled unit shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer of the completed assembly.

1. All components of an assembled unit need not be products of same manufacturer.

2. Constituent parts that are alike shall be products of a single manufacturer.

3. Components shall be compatible with each other and with the total assembly for intended service.

4. Contractor shall guarantee performance of assemblies of components, and shall repair or replace elements of the assemblies as required to deliver specified performance of the complete assembly.

2.2 COMPATIBILITY OF RELATED EQUIPMENT

A. Equipment and materials installed shall be compatible in all respects with other items being furnished and with existing items so that the result will be a complete and fully operational plant that conforms to contract requirements.

2.3 LIFTING ATTACHMENTS

A. Provide equipment with suitable lifting attachments to enable equipment to be lifted in its normal position. Lifting attachments shall withstand any handling conditions that might be encountered, without bending or distortion of shape, such as rapid lowering and braking of load.

2.4 GALVANIZED REPAIR COMPOUND

A. Mil-P-21035B, paint form.

2.5 ASBESTOS

A. Materials containing asbestos are prohibited.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. If an installation is unsatisfactory to the COR, the Contractor shall correct the installation at no additional cost or time to the

Government.

B. Work in Existing Building:

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1. Perform as specified in Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, Article, ALTERATIONS, and Article, RESTORATION of the Section 01 00

00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for relocation of existing equipment, alterations and restoration of existing building(s).

2. As specified in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, make alterations to existing service piping at times that will least interfere with normal operation of the facility.

3. Provide access panels where required in building components such as ceilings, walls, or floors to provide access to all equipment and/or components that need to be balanced, adjusted, serviced or maintained.

3.2 PIPE AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS

A. Supports shall be as defined in specification section 23 82 00 and/or as recommended by equipment manufacturer.

1. All equipment shall be shimmed, leveled, firmly anchored, and have a finished appearance.

3.3 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

A. In an operating facility, maintain the operation, cleanliness and safety. Government personnel will be carrying on their normal duties of operating, cleaning and maintaining equipment and plant operation.

Confine the work to the immediate area concerned; maintain cleanliness and wet down demolished materials to eliminate dust. Debris accumulated in the area to the detriment of plant operation is prohibited. Perform all flame cutting to maintain the fire safety integrity of this plant.

Adequate fire extinguishing facilities shall be available at all times.

Perform all work in accordance with recognized fire protection standards. Inspection will be made by personnel of the VAMC, and

Contractor shall follow all directives of the COR with regard to rigging, safety, fire safety, and maintenance of operations.

B. Asbestos Insulation Removal: Conform to Section 02 82 11, TRADITIONAL

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT.

3.4 CLEANING AND PAINTING

A. Prior to final inspection and acceptance of the plant and facilities for beneficial use by the Government, the plant facilities, equipment and systems shall be thoroughly cleaned and painted. Refer to Section

09 91 00, PAINTING.

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B. In addition, the following special conditions apply:

1. Cleaning shall be thorough. Solvents, cleaning materials and methods recommended by the manufacturers shall be used for the specific tasks. All rust shall be removed prior to painting and from surfaces to remain unpainted. Repair scratches, scuffs, and abrasions prior to applying prime and finish coats.

2. The following material and equipment shall not be painted:

a. Control and interlock devices.

b. Copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel and bronze surfaces.

3. Paint shall withstand the following temperatures without peeling or discoloration:

a. 120 deg. F.

4. Final result shall be smooth, even-colored, even-textured factory finish on all items. Completely repaint the entire piece of equipment if necessary to achieve this.

5. Lead based paints are prohibited.

3.5 STARTUP, TEMPORARY OPERATION AND TESTING

A. Perform tests as recommended by product manufacturer and listed standards and under actual or simulated operating conditions and prove full compliance with design and specified requirements. Tests of the various items of equipment shall be performed simultaneously with the system of which each item is an integral part.

B. When any defects are detected, correct defects and repeat test at no additional cost or time to the Government.

3.6 OPERATING AND PERFORMANCE TESTS

A. Should evidence of malfunction in any tested system, or piece of equipment or component part thereof, occur during or as a result of tests, make proper corrections, repairs or replacements, and repeat tests at no additional cost or time to the Government.

B. When completion of certain work or system occurs at a time when final control settings and adjustments cannot be properly made to make performance tests, then conduct such performance tests and finalize control settings for heating systems and for cooling systems respectively during first actual seasonal use of respective systems following completion of work. Rescheduling of these tests shall be requested in writing to COR for approval.

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SECTION 23 82 00

CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies finned-tube radiation covers/enclosures.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 09 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

C. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Refer to Paragraph, QUALITY ASSURANCE, in Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK

RESULTS FOR HVAC. Provide guarantee in accordance with FAR clause

52.246-21.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data

1. Finned-tube radiation covers.

C. Certificates:

1. Compliance with Article, QUALITY ASSURANCE.

2. Compliance with specified standards.

D. Operation and Maintenance Manuals: Submit in accordance with Article, INSTRUCTIONS, in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

B. American National Standards Institute / Air Conditioning, Heating and

Refrigeration Institute (ANSI/AHRI):

440-2019................Performance Rating of Room Fan Coils

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

90A-2018................Standard for the Installation of Air

Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

70-2017.................National Electrical Code

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

181-2013................Standard for Factory-Made Air Ducts and Air

Connectors

1995-2015...............Heating and Cooling Equipment

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FINNED-TUBE RADIATION UNIT ENCLOSURES

A. Enclosures: 1.6 mm (16 gage) steel, sloping top, designed for wall mounting. Provide baked enamel finish in standard manufacturer's colors as selected by the Architect. End plates and corner pieces shall be die-formed with round edges and fit flush with enclosure surface.

Provide all fillers, corner fittings, sleeves, end caps and other accessories, which shall have the same profile as the basic unit.

Provide access panels or extensions where required for access to valves and accessories.

B. Heating Elements: Elements are existing to remain. Elements shall be cleaned and fins shall be combed.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Work shall be installed as shown and according to the manufacturer’s diagrams and recommendations.

B. Handle and install units in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.

C. Support units rigidly so they always remain stationary. Cross-bracing or other means of stiffening shall be provided as necessary. Method of support shall be such that distortion and malfunction of units cannot occur.

E. Install fiberglass blanket insulation with a minimum R value of 8 above hydronic radiant panels.

3.2 OPERATIONAL TEST

A. Refer to Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.

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Project: VA John D. Dingell VAMC Insulate Exterior Wall and Replace Windows VA Project No.: 553-21-106

Project #: 2021-05197

Mechanical Scope of Work

The Mechanical scope of work for the John D. Dingell VAMC Insulate Exterior Wall and Replace Windows project is as follows:

1. Remove fin tube covers and associated supports in the rooms called out in the ‘AE’ series drawings and as defined on the following “Checklists” appendix including “Equipment Checkout” pages.

a. Each room is defined as a “Checklist #”.

b. The Checklist and Room numbers are not in any particular order.

c. The Data and Unit Details listed for each Checklist (Room) is information that was recorded from the existing fin tube enclosures, and is approximate. The new fin tube enclosures shall be of similar lengths, depths and heights, but standardized as much as possible.

d. See below for additional requirements.

2. Clean fin tube elements and straighten fins.

3. Provide 0.5” thick hardboard insulation on wall behind fin tube element.

a. Fasten to wall with tacks.

4. Provide new fin tube covers and associated supports. Fin tube covers shall be:

a. Quantity: As indicated on the ‘AE’ series drawings and the following pages.

b. Material: Custom, formed from sheet steel:

i. 16 gauge

ii. Wall hung

iii. Slopped top with bar grille supply

iv. Open bottom return.

v. Furnished with baked enamel finish of standard decorator colors selected by the

Architect.

vi. Internal bracing. Joining of cabinet sections shall be so designed as to present a clean appearance without exposed cut edges.

vii. Hung 4” off ground.

5. Refer to specification Sections 23 05 11 and 23 82 00 for additional requirements.