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This solicitation is for construction services for infrastructure upgrades at the Fargo VA Health Care System campus in Fargo, North Dakota. Work includes demolition, new construction, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, asbestos abatement and other trades as required. The project upgrades the campus IT infrastructure to current VA and industry standards, with phasing to minimize downtimes. The solicitation was issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center located in Austin, Texas.
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Specifications
Fargo VA Health Care System
2101 Elm Street North
Fargo, ND 58102
EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades
Issue for Bid
Volume 2
Divisions 21, 23, 26-28, 31-32
March 18, 2022
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EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades
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Table of Contents
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 10 Table of Contents 01-21
00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 00 00 General Requirements 01-21
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 33 24 Electronic Submittal Procedures (Web-based Service) 01-21
01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20
01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20
01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18
01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19
01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21
01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15
01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21
01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17
01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15
DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 21 13 Site Surveys 01-21
02 41 00 Demolition 08-17
02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 01-21
02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 01-21
DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE
03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21
DIVISION 04 – MASONRY
04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-21
04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17
04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21
04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17
DIVISION 05 – METALS
05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18
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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE
05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21
05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 01-21
05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21
05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18
05 51 00 Metal Ship Ladders and Stairs 01-21
DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES
06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17
DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21
07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 01-21
07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21
07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21
07 40 00 Metal Siding and Roofing 12-21
07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 01-21
07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21
07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17
07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21
07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17
DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS
08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21
08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21
08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 01-21
08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21
08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21
08 80 00 Glazing 01-21
DIVISION 09 – FINISHES
09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21
09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18
09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20
09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18
09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21
09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18
09 65 20 Conductive Electro-Static Dissipative Resilient Tile
Flooring
09 68 00 Carpeting 01-21
09 91 00 Painting 01-21
DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES
10 14 00 Signage 01-21
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10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21
10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18
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
21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16
21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15
DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING (NOT USED)
DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR
CONDITIONING (HVAC)
23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20
23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 02-20
23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and
Equipment
02-20
23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20
23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20
23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20
23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11
23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20
23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20
23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-20
DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)
DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL
26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16
26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17
26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17
26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18
26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17
26 05 72 Electrical Testing and Maintenance 12-21
26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16
26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18
26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18
26 26 00 Power Distribution Units for Static Uninterruptible
Power Systems
01-18
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26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18
26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 01-17
26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17
26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18
DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS
27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19
27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15
27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18
27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16
27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15
27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 06-15
27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16
DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18
28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and
Security
10-18
28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and
Security
09-11
28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and
Security
09-11
28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16
28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11
28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11
28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11
28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11
DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK
31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16
DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16
32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15
32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16
32 90 00 Planting 08-16
DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)
DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)
DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation (NOT USED)
DIVISION 21
FIRE SUPPRESSION
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COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
SECTION 21 08 00
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. The requirements of this Section apply to all sections of Division 21.
B. This project will have selected building systems commissioned. The complete list of equipment and systems to be commissioned is specified in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS. The commissioning process, which the Contractor is responsible to execute, is defined in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIRMENTS. A
Commissioning Agent (CxA) appointed by the VA will manage the commissioning process.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
B. Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.
C. Section 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.
1.3 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes requirements for commissioning the Fire
Suppression systems, subsystems and equipment. This Section supplements the general requirements specified in Section 01 91 00
General Commissioning Requirements.
B. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS for more details regarding processes and procedures as well as roles and responsibilities for all Commissioning Team members.
1.4 DEFINITIONS
A. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS for definitions.
1.5 COMMISSIONED SYSTEMS
A. Commissioning of a system or systems specified in Division 21 is part of the construction process. Documentation and testing of these systems, as well as training of the VA’s Operation and Maintenance personnel in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 91 00 and
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Commissioning Agent.
B. The Fire Suppression systems commissioning will include the systems listed in Section 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements:
1.6 SUBMITTALS
A. The commissioning process requires review of selected Submittals. The
Commissioning Agent will provide a list of submittals that will be reviewed by the Commissioning Agent. This list will be reviewed and approved by the VA prior to forwarding to the Contractor. Refer to
Section 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES for further details.
B. The commissioning process requires Submittal review simultaneously with engineering review. Specific submittal requirements related to the commissioning process are specified in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL
COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS
A. Commissioning of the building fire suppression systems will require inspection of individual elements of the fire suppression construction throughout the construction period. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Commissioning Agent in accordance with Section 01 91 00 and the Commissioning plan to schedule inspections as required to support the Commissioning Process.
3.2 PRE-FUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS
A. The Contractor shall complete Pre-Functional Checklists to verify systems, subsystems, and equipment installation is complete and systems are ready for Systems Functional Performance Testing. The
Commissioning Agent will prepare Pre-Functional Checklists to be used to document equipment installation. The Contractor shall complete the checklists. Completed checklists shall be submitted to the VA and to the Commissioning Agent for review. The Commissioning Agent may spot
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21 08 00-3 check a sample of completed checklists. If the Commissioning Agent determines that the information provided on the checklist is not accurate, the Commissioning Agent will return the marked-up checklist to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. If the
Commissioning Agent determines that a significant number of completed checklists for similar equipment are not accurate, the Commissioning
Agent will select a broader sample of checklists for review. If the
Commissioning Agent determines that a significant number of the broader sample of checklists is also inaccurate, all the checklists for the type of equipment will be returned to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. Refer to SECTION 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING
REQUIREMENTS for submittal requirements for Pre-Functional Checklists, Equipment Startup Reports, and other commissioning documents.
3.3 CONTRACTORS TESTS
A. Contractor tests as required by other sections of Division 21 shall be scheduled and documented in accordance with Section 01 00 00 GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS. All testing shall be incorporated into the project schedule. Contractor shall provide no less than 7 calendar days’ notice of testing. The Commissioning Agent will witness selected
Contractor tests at the sole discretion of the Commissioning Agent.
Contractor tests shall be completed prior to scheduling Systems
Functional Performance Testing.
3.4 SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING
A. The Commissioning Process includes Systems Functional Performance
Testing that is intended to test systems functional performance under steady state conditions, to test system reaction to changes in operating conditions, and system performance under emergency conditions. The Commissioning Agent will prepare detailed Systems
Functional Performance Test procedures for review and approval by the
COR. The Contractor shall review and comment on the tests prior to approval. The Contractor shall provide the required labor, materials, and test equipment identified in the test procedure to perform the
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The Contractor shall sign the test reports to verify tests were performed. See Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS, for additional details.
3.5 TRAINING OF VA PERSONNEL
A. Training of the VA operation and maintenance personnel is required in cooperation with the COR and Commissioning Agent. Provide competent, factory authorized personnel to provide instruction to operation and maintenance personnel concerning the location, operation, and troubleshooting of the installed systems. Contractor shall submit training agendas and trainer resumes in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 91 00. The instruction shall be scheduled in coordination with the COR after submission and approval of formal training plans. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING
REQUIREMENTS and Division 21 Sections for additional Contractor training requirements.
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WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
SECTION 21 13 13
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. Design, installation and testing shall be in accordance with
NFPA 13.
B. Scope of Work Summary –
Modifications to the existing building(s)sprinkler piping systems in conjunction with architectural and electrical/mechanical modifications to existing room spaces for the purpose of building out new
Telecommunication Rooms (TRs). Existing sprinklers and sprinkler branch lines shall be modified within the room areas of work. All existing modified sprinkler piping located in areas of work shall be painted red.
C. Several room spaces to be modified have existing suspended ceilings to be removed. Existing pendent sprinklers in these rooms are required to be changed to upright sprinklers; changing the orientation of sprinklers shall occur at the time of the removal of ceiling tiles in order to maintain compliant sprinkler coverage during the period of work in each space.
D. The VA Medical Center is located in a low hazard seismic zone. Seismic restraint for modified sprinkler branch line piping is not required for the project scope of work.
E. Modifications to the existing sprinkler system are indicated on the fire suppression drawings and as further required by these specifications.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.
B. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.
C. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.
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1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA
A. Design Basis Information: Provide design, materials, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing of the automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13.
1. Hydraulic calculations are not required for this project for the specified sprinkler piping changes.
2. Sprinkler Protection: Sprinkler coverage for TR spaces shall be installed light hazard protection.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as one package in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP
DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Prepare detailed working drawings that are signed by a NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician or stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire Protection Engineering. As the Government review is for technical adequacy only, the installer remains responsible for correcting any conflicts with other trades and building construction that arise during installation. Partial submittals will not be accepted. Material submittals shall be approved prior to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submittals in notebooks or binders and provide an index referencing the appropriate specification section. In addition to the hard copies, provide submittal items in
Paragraphs 1.4(A)1 through 1.4(A)4 electronically in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the COR. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Qualifications:
a. Provide a copy of the installing contractors fire sprinkler and state contractor’s license.
b. Provide a copy of the NICET certification for the NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician who prepared and signed the detailed working drawings unless the drawings are stamped by a
Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire
Protection Engineering.
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c. Provide documentation showing that the installer has been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.
2. Drawings: Submit detailed (1/4 inch) scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to the Plans and Calculations chapter of NFPA
13. Drawings shall include graphical scales that allow the user to determine lengths when the drawings are reduced in size. Include a plan showing the piping to the water supply test location.
3. Manufacturer’s Data Sheets: Provide data sheets for all materials and equipment proposed for use on the system. Include listing information and installation instructions in data sheets. Where data sheets describe items in addition to those proposed to be used for the system, clearly identify the proposed items on the sheet.
4. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built drawings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the requirements in
Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. In addition, submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
a. A complete set of as-built drawings showing the installed system with the specific interconnections between the system switches and the fire alarm equipment. Provide a complete set in the formats as follows. Submit items 2 and 3 below on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.
1) One full size (or size as directed by the COR) printed copy.
2) One complete set in electronic pdf format.
3) One complete set in AutoCAD format or a format as directed by the COR.
b. Material and Testing Certificate: Upon completion of the sprinkler system installation or any partial section of the system, including testing and flushing, provide a copy of a completed Material and Testing Certificate as indicated in NFPA
13 for each individual modified sprinkler zone. Certificates shall be provided to document all parts of the installation.
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c. One paper copy of the Material and Testing Certificates and the as-built drawings above shall be provided in a binder. In addition, these materials shall be provided in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Reliability: The installer shall possess a valid State of
North Dakota fire sprinkler contractor's license. The installer shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.
B. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devices shall be of a make and type listed by UL or approved by FM, or other nationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific purpose for which it is used. All materials, devices, and equipment shall be approved by the VA. All materials and equipment shall be free from defect. All materials and equipment shall be new unless specifically indicated otherwise on the contract drawings.
1.6 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. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
13-(current edition)....Installation of Sprinkler Systems
25-2020.................Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-
Based Fire Protection Systems
101-(current edition)...Life Safety Code
170-(current edition)...Fire Safety Symbols
C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):
Fire Protection Equipment Directory (2011)
D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):
Approval Guide
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS
A. Piping and fittings for sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.
1. Plain-end pipe fittings with locking lugs or shear bolts are not permitted.
2. Piping sizes 2 inches and smaller shall be black steel Schedule 40 with threaded end connections.
3. Piping sizes 2 ½ inches and larger shall be black steel Schedule 10 with grooved connections. Grooves in Schedule 10 piping shall be rolled grooved only.
2.2 SPRINKLERS
A. All sprinklers shall be FM approved quick response. Sprinklers in areas without finished ceilings shall be brass upright, glass bulb type sprinklers. Sprinklers in areas with finished ceilings shall be semi-recessed pendent sprinklers matching existing sprinkler installed.
B. Temperature Ratings: In accordance with NFPA 13.
C. Provide sprinkler guards in accordance with NFPA 13 for all sprinklers located in Telecommunication Rooms. The sprinkler guard shall be UL listed or FM approved for use with the corresponding sprinkler.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Installation shall be accomplished by the licensed contractor. Provide a qualified technician, experienced in the installation and operation of the type of system being installed, to supervise the installation and testing of the system.
B. Installation of Piping: Accurately cut pipe to measurements established by the installer and work into place without springing or forcing. In any situation where bending of the pipe is required, use a standard pipe-bending template. Pipe hangers and supports shall be installed accordance with NFPA 13.
C. Welding: Conform to the requirements and recommendations of NFPA 13.
Welding operations is prohibited on-site.
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D. Affix cutout disks, which are created by cutting holes in the walls of pipe for flow switches and non-threaded pipe connections to the respective waterflow switch or pipe connection near to the pipe from where they were cut.
E. Sleeves: Provide for pipes passing through masonry or concrete. Provide space between the pipe and the sleeve in accordance with NFPA 13. Seal this space with a UL Listed through penetration fire stop material in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. Where core drilling is used in lieu of sleeves, also seal space. Seal penetrations of walls, floors and ceilings of other types of construction, in accordance with
Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.
F. Firestopping shall be provided for all penetrations of fire resistance rated construction. Firestopping shall comply with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.
G. Painting of Pipe: All existing and new or modified piping in TR spaces shall be painted red. Painting shall comply with Section 09 91 00, PAINTING. Any painted sprinkler shall be replaced with a new sprinkler.
H. Repairs: Repair damage to the building or equipment resulting from the installation of the sprinkler system by the installer at no additional expense to the Government.
I. Interruption of Service: There shall be no interruption of the existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alarm services without prior permission of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall develop an interim fire protection program where interruptions involve occupied spaces. Request in writing at least one week prior to the planned interruption.
3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST
A. Preliminary Testing: Hydrostatically test each sprinkler zone piping modifications for a minimum of 2 hours at the system working pressure in accordance with NFPA 13, 29.7 in the presence of the Contracting
Officers Representative (COR) or his designated representative.
Hydrostatic testing and inspection for leakage shall be documented on a
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Contractor’s Materials and Test Certificate for each modified sprinkler zone.
B. Final Inspection and Testing: All sprinkler piping modifications and locations of sprinklers will be verified by the Contracting Officers
Representative (COR) or his designated representative.
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DIVISION 23
HEATING, VENTILATING, AND
AIR CONDITIONING
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Common Work Results for HVAC
SECTION 23 05 11
COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC
A. The requirements of this Section apply to all sections of Division 23.
B. 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.
C. 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
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25. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative
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
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60. GHR: Hot Glycol Water Heating Return
61. gpm: Gallons Per Minute
62. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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 02 82 11, TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT.
G. Section 05 31 00, STEEL DECKING.
H. Section 05 36 00, COMPOSITE METAL DECKING.
I. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.
J. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.
K. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.
L. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.
M. Section 23 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC and STEAM
GENERATION.
N. Section 23 05 41, NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING and
EQUIPMENT.
O. Section 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.
P. Section 23 07 11, HVAC AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION.
Q. Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS.
R. Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC.
S. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.
T. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES.
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 will 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:
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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. 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
F. Military Specifications (MIL):
MIL-P-21035B-2013.......Paint High Zinc Dust Content, Galvanizing
Repair (Metric)
G. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
70-2017.................National Electrical Code (NEC)
101-2018................Life Safety Code
H. 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. If the project is phased submit complete phasing plan/schedule with manpower levels prior to commencing work. The phasing plan shall be detailed enough to provide milestones in the process that can be verified.
D. 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
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Common Work Results for HVAC maintenance, calibration, etc 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.
E. If equipment is submitted which differs in arrangement from that shown, provide documentation proving equivalent performance, design standards and drawings that show the rearrangement of all associated systems.
Additionally, any impacts on ancillary equipment or services such as foundations, piping, and electrical shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to design, supply, and install at no additional cost or time to the Government. VA approval will be given only if all features of the equipment and associated systems, including accessibility, are equivalent to that required by the contract.
F. 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.
G. 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.
H. Coordination/Shop Drawings:
1. Submit complete consolidated and coordinated shop drawings for all new systems, and for existing systems that are in the same areas.
2. The coordination/shop drawings shall include plan views, elevations and sections of all systems and shall be on a scale of
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Common Work Results for HVAC not less than 1:32 (3/8-inch equal to one foot). Clearly identify and dimension the proposed locations of the principal items of equipment. The drawings shall clearly show locations and adequate clearance for all equipment, piping, valves, control panels and other items. Show the access means for all items requiring access for operations and maintenance. Provide detailed coordination/shop drawings of all piping and duct systems. The drawings should include all lockout/tagout points for all energy/hazard sources for each piece of equipment. Coordinate lockout/tagout procedures and practices with local VA requirements.
3. Do not install equipment foundations, equipment or piping until coordination/shop drawings have been approved.
4. In addition, for HVAC systems, provide details of the following:
a. Mechanical equipment rooms.
b. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.
c. Pipe sleeves.
d. Duct or equipment penetrations of floors, walls, ceilings, or roofs.
I. 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. Submit belt drive with the driven equipment. Submit selection data for specific drives when requested by the COR.
2. Submit electric motor data and variable speed drive data with the driven equipment.
3. Equipment and materials identification.
4. Fire-stopping materials.
5. Hangers, inserts, supports and bracing. Provide complete stress analysis for variable spring and constant support hangers.
6. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.
J. Rigging Plan: Provide documentation of the capacity and weight of the rigging and equipment intended to be used. The plan shall include the
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K. 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. Complete operating and maintenance manuals including wiring diagrams, technical data sheets, information for ordering replacement parts, and troubleshooting guide:
a. Include complete list indicating all components of the systems.
b. Include complete diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.
c. Diagrams shall have their terminals identified to facilitate installation, operation and maintenance.
3. Provide a listing of recommended replacement parts for keeping in stock supply, including sources of supply, for equipment. Include in the listing belts for equipment: Belt manufacturer, model number, size and style, and distinguished whether of multiple belt sets.
L. Provide copies of approved HVAC equipment submittals to the TAB and
Commissioning Subcontractor.
M. Completed System Readiness Checklist provided by the Commissioning
Agent and completed by the Contractor, signed by a qualified technician and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS.
N. Submit training plans and instructor qualifications in accordance with the requirements of Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS.
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
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B. Flow Rate Tolerance for HVAC Equipment: Section 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.
C. Equipment Vibration Tolerance:
1. Refer to Section 23 05 41, NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC
PIPING and EQUIPMENT. Equipment shall be factory-balanced to this tolerance and re-balanced on site, as necessary.
2. After HVAC air balance work is completed and permanent drive sheaves are in place, perform field mechanical balancing and adjustments required to meet the specified vibration tolerance.
D. 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 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 33 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
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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.
E. HVAC Equipment Service Providers: Service providers shall be authorized and trained by the manufacturers of the equipment supplied. These providers shall be capable of responding onsite and provide acceptable service to restore equipment operations within 4 hours of receipt of notification by phone, e-mail or fax in event of an emergency, such as the shutdown of equipment; or within 24 hours in a non-emergency.
Submit names, mail and e-mail addresses and phone numbers of service personnel and companies providing service under these conditions for
(as applicable to the project): fans, air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, control systems, pumps, critical instrumentation, computer workstation and programming.
F. 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 and no additional cost or time to the Government.
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G. Execution (Installation, Construction) Quality:
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 permanent platforms, without the use of portable ladders.
Examples of these items include, but are not limited to, 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/shop drawings shall be required in accordance with Article, SUBMITTALS. Construction work shall not start on any system until the coordination/shop drawings have been approved by VA.
4. Workmanship/craftsmanship will 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.
H. 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.
I. Guaranty: Warranty of Construction, FAR Clause 52.246-21.
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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.
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. Protect interiors of new equipment and piping systems against entry of foreign matter. Clean both inside and outside before painting or placing equipment in operation.
4. Existing equipment 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. Exercise care in storage and handling of equipment and piping material to be incorporated in the work. Remove debris arising from cutting, threading and welding of piping.
2. Piping systems shall be flushed, blown or pigged as necessary to deliver clean systems.
3. 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.
B. Submit operation and maintenance data updated to include submittal review comments, VA approved substitutions and construction revisions shall be in electronic version on CD or DVD inserted into a three-ring binder. All aspects of system operation and maintenance procedures, including applicable piping isometrics, wiring diagrams of all circuits, a written description of system design, control logic, and sequence of operation shall be included in the operation and
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