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WARD 9C RENOVATIONS BID DOCUMENTS

BUFFALO VAMC | BUFFALO, NY 2-25-22

Table of Contents

Division 00 – Procurement and Contract Requirements

000115 – List of Drawing Sheets

Division 01 – General Requirements

010000 – General Requirements

013216.15 – Project Schedules 013323 – Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 013526 – Safety Requirements 014219 – Reference Standards 014500 – Quality Control 014529 – Testing Laboratory Services 014535 – Special Inspections 015719 – Temporary Environmental Controls 015816 – Temporary Interior Signage 017419 – Construction Waste Management 018113 – Sustainable Construction Requirements 019100 – General Commissioning Requirements

Division 02 – Existing Conditions

024100 – Demolition 028211 – Traditional Asbestos Abatement

028213.13 – Glovebag Asbestos Abatement

028213.19 – Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement

028333.13 – Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal

Division 03 – Concrete

033053 – Cast-in-Place Concrete

Division 05 – Metals

051200 – Structural Steel 055000 – Metal Fabrications

Division 06 – Wood, Plastics, and Composites

061000 – Rough Carpentry 061663 – Cementitious Sheathing 062000 – Finish Carpentry

Division 07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection

071300 – Sheet Waterproofing 072113 – Thermal Insulation 075600 – Fluid-Applied roofing 076000 – Flashing and Sheet Metal 078100 – Applied Fireproofing 078400 – Fireproofing 079200 – Joint Sealants

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Division 08 – Openings

081113 – Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 081400 – Interior Wood Doors 083113 – Access Doors and Frames 084113 – Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 084123 – Fire Rated Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts 087100 – Door Hardware 088000 – Glazing 089000 – Louvers and Vents

Division 09 – Finishes

090600 – Schedule for Finishes 092216 – Non-Structural Metal Framing 092900 – Gypsum Board 093013 – Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 095100 – Acoustical Ceilings 096513 – Resilient Base and Accessories 096519 – Resilient Tile Flooring

096723.60 – Resinous Urethane and Epoxy Mortar Flooring 099100 – Painting

Division 10 – Specialties

101113 – Chalkboards and Markerboards 101400 – Signage 102123 – Cubicle Curtain Tracks 102513 – Patient Bed Service Walls 102600 – Wall and Door Protection 102800 – Toilet, Bath and Laundry Accessories 104413 – Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

Division 11 – Equipment

117300 – Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System

Division 12 – Furnishings

123200 – Manufactured Wood Casework

123570.21 – Medication Cabinet 123600 – Countertops

Division 21 – Fire Suppression

210511 – Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 210800 – Commissioning for Fire Suppression 211313 – Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System

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Division 22 - Plumbing

220511 - Requirements for Plumbing 220519 - Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 220523 - General Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 220711 - Plumbing Insulation 220800 - Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 221100 - Facility Water Distribution 221300 - Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 224000 - Plumbing Fixtures 226120 - Medical Gas Equipment and Accessories 226200 - Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 226300 - Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities

Division 23 – HVAC

230511 – Common Work Results 230512 – General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment 230541 – Noise and Vibration Control 230593 – Testing, Adjusting and Balancing 230711 – HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 230800 – Commissioning of HVAC Systems 230923 – Direct, Digital Control System for HVAC 232113 – Hydronic Piping 232123 – Hydronic Pumps 232213 – Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 232223 – Steam Condensate Pumps 232500 – HVAC Water Treatment 233100 – HVAC Ducts and Casings 233400 – HVAC Fans 233600 – Air Terminal Units 233700 – Air Outlets and Inlets 234000 – HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 237200 – Air-to Air Energy Recovery Equipment 237300 – Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 238216 – Air Coils

Division 26 - Electrical

260511 – Requirements for Electrical installations 260521 – Low Voltage Electrical Power and Conductors and Cables 260526 – Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 260533 – Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 260573 – Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 260800 – Commissioning of Electrical Systems 260923 – Lighting Controls 262200 – Low Voltage Transformers 262413 – Distribution Switchboards 262416 – Panelboards 262726 – Wiring Devices 262911 – Motor Starters 262921 – Disconnect Switches 263623 – Automatic Transfer Switches

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264100 – Facility Lightning Protection 265100 – Interior Lighting

Division 27 - Communications

270511 – Requirements for Communication Installation 270526 – Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 270533 – Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 270800 – Commissioning of Communications Systems 271000 – Structured Cabling 271100 – Communications Equipment Room Fittings 271500 – Communications Horizontal Cabling 275116 – Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 275223 – Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems

Division 28 – Electronic Safety and Security

280513 – Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 280526 – Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Safety and Security

280528.33 – Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

280800.01 – Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security 281300 – Physical Access Control Systems 283100 – Fire Detection and Alarm.

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-000 TITLE SHEET

G-001 GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS, AND LEGENDS

G-002 8TH FLOOR CODE COMPLIANCE DRAWINGS

G-003 9TH FLOOR CODE COMPLIANCE DRAWINGS

G-004 10TH FLOOR CODE COMPLIANCE DRAWINGS

G-005 7TH FLOOR - PHASING FLOOR PLAN

G-006 8TH FLOOR - PHASING FLOOR PLAN

G-007 10TH FLOOR - PHASING FLOOR PLAN

G-008 11TH FLOOR - PHASING FLOOR PLAN

G-009 INTERIM LIFE SAFETY MEASURES

G-010 INFECTION CONTROL RISK PLAN

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

AA-100 8TH FLOOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN

AA-101 9TH FLOOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN AND DETAIL

AA-102 10TH & 11TH FLOOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLANS

STRUCTURAL

S-001 GENERAL NOTES

S-100 8TH FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S-101 9TH FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S-102 10TH FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S-103 11TH & PARTIAL 12TH FLOOR FRAMING PLANS

S-500 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

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ARCHITECTURAL

AD-100 7TH FLOOR DEMOLITION CEILING PLAN

AD-101 8TH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD-102 8TH FLOOR DEMOLITION CEILING PLAN

AD-103 9TH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD-104 9TH FLOOR DEMOLITION CEILING PLAN

AD-105 10TH FLOOR & PARTIAL 11TH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

A-100 8C OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A-101 9C OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A-102 10C OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A-103 11C OVERALL FLOOR PLAN, ROOF PLAN

A-104 9TH FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

A-105 9TH FLOOR FINISH PLAN

A-106 MILLWORK PLAN & SCHEDULE

A-107 9TH FLOOR - SIGNAGE

A-108 7C REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-109 8C REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-110 9C REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-201 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-202 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-203 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-204 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-205 CORRIDOR ELEVATIONS

A-206 CORRIDOR ELEVATIONS

A-401 9TH FLOOR - PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - AREA 'A'

A-402 9TH FLOOR - PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - AREA 'B'

A-403 9TH FLOOR - PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - AREA 'C'

A-404 9TH FLOOR - PARTIAL CEILING PLAN - AREA 'A'

A-405 9TH FLOOR - PARTIAL CEILING PLAN - AREA 'B'

A-406 9TH FLOOR - PARTIAL CEILING PLAN - AREA 'C'

A-501 SECTIONS & DETAILS

A-502 PLAN DETAILS

A-503 TYPICAL DETAILS & SECTION DETAILS

A-504 TYPICAL DETAILS

A-505 MILLWORK ELEVATIONS & SECTIONS

A-506 MILLWORK SECTIONS & DETAILS

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A-507 MILLWORK SECTIONS & DETAILS

A-601 PARTITION TYPES, WINDOW TYPES & DETAILS

A-602 DOOR TYPES, SCHEDULE & DETAILS, LOUVER DETAILS

A-603 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

A-604 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

MECHANICAL

M-000 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS, NOTES & ABBREVIATIONS

M-001 GENERAL MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-002 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AHU-9C-1

M-003 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AHU-9C-2

M-004 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AHU-9C-3

M-005 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AHU-9C-4

M-006 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AHU-9C-5

MD-101 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN - WING 9C

MH-101 HVAC PLAN - WING 8C

MH-102 HVAC PLAN - WING 9C

MH-103 HVAC PLAN - WING 10C & 11C

MH-104 HVAC PLAN - ROOF AREA C

MH-401 ENLARGED HVAC PLANS I

MH-402 ENLARGED HVAC PLANS II

MP-201 HYDRONIC PIPING PLAN - WING 8C

MP-202 HYDRONIC PIPING PLAN - WING 9C

MP-401 ENLARGED HYDRONIC PLANS

MI-300 HVAC SCHEMATICS AHU-9C-1

MI-301 HVAC SCHEMATICS AHU-9C-2

MI-302 HVAC SCHEMATICS AHU-9C-3

MI-303 HVAC SCHEMATICS AHU-9C-4

MI-304 HVAC SCHEMATICS AHU-9C-5

MI-305 HYDRONIC SCHEMATICS

MI-500 AIR DISTRIBUTION DETAILS I

MI-501 AIR DISTRIBUTION DETAILS II

MI-502 AIR DISTRIBUTION DETAILS III

MI-503 HYDRONIC DETAILS I

MI-504 HYDRONIC DETAILS II

MI-505 STEAM DETAILS

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MI-506 ROOF DETAILS

MI-600 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MI-601 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MI-602 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

PLUMBING

PP-000 PLUMBING SYMBOLS, NOTES & ABBREVIATIONS

PD-100 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - WING 8C

PD-101 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - WING 9C

PD-102 MEDICAL GAS DEMOLITION PLAN - WING 9C

PG-300 MEDICAL GAS PLAN - WING 9C

PL-200 SANITARY PLAN - WING 8C

PL-201 SANITARY PLAN - WING 9C

PP-100 PLUMBING PLAN - WING 8C

PP-101 PLUMBING PLAN - WING 9C

PP-200 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLANS

PP-201 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLANS

PP-202 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLANS

PP-300 PLUMBING SCHEMATICS

PP-301 SANITARY SCHEMATICS

PP-400 PLUMBING DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

F-000 FIRE PROTECTION SYMBOLS, NOTES & ABBREVIATIONS

FD-100 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN - WING 8C

FD-101 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN - WING 9C

F-100 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - WING 8C

F-101 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - WING 9C

ELECTRICAL

E-000 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ED-100 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - WING 8C

ED-101 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - WING 9C

EP-101 POWER PLAN - WING 8C

EP-102 POWER PLAN - WING 9C

EP-103 POWER PLAN - ROOF

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EP-104 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN

EP-105 BASEMENT POWER PLAN

EP-106 SUB-BASEMENT POWER PLAN

EL-201 LIGHTING PLAN - WING 8C

EL-202 LIGHTING PLAN - WING 9C

EY-301 FIRE ALARM PLAN - WING 8C

EY-302 FIRE ALARM PLAN - WING 9C

EY-401 DATA SYSTEMS PLAN - WING 9C

EY-402 NURSE CALL SYSTEMS PLAN - WING 9C

EY-403 SECURITY SYSTEMS PLAN - WING 9C

EI-600 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EI-601 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EI-700 ELECTRICAL NORMAL POWER PARTIAL RISER DIAGRAM

EI-701 ELECTRICAL LIFE SAFETY POWER PARTIAL RISER DIAGRAM

EI-702 ELECTRICAL CRITICAL POWER PARTIAL RISER DIAGRAM

EI-703 ELECTRICAL FIRE ALARM RISER DIAGRAM

EI-704 ELECTRICAL NURSE CALL RISER DIAGRAM

EI-705 IT PARTIAL RISER DIAGRAM

EI-706 LIFE SAFETY RISER ARC FLASH STUDY

EI-800 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

EI-801 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

EI-802 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the

Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing renovation of Ward 9C at the VA’s Buffalo facility as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the //Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Pathfinder Engineers & Architects as

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

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection.

Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission

01 00 00 -2 of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I,GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

B. Item II, Abatement of hazardous materials: Work includes asbestos abatement and air monitoring for Ward 8C,9C and on floors 10 and

11 for ductwork routing to the roof.

C. Item III, Mechanical Construction: Work includes new HVAC systems for Ward 8C,9C and on floors 10 and 11 for ductwork routing to the roof, steam heating hot water and chilled water piping, DDC controls.

D. Item IV, Electrical Construction: Work includes new Electrical systems for Ward 8C,9C and on floors 10 and 11 for power routing to the roof. Electrical Systems include power, lighting, fire alarm, nurse call, security, data.

E. Item IV, Plumbing Construction: Work includes new plumbing systems for Ward 8C,9C. Plumbing systems include hospital and laboratory fixtures, domestic water, sanitary and storm piping, medical gases equipment and piping, vacuum system and piping.

F. Item V, Fire Protection Construction: Work includes new sprinkler systems for Ward 8C,9C.

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.

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They 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 Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

Contracting Officer.

C. Guards:

D. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See

Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE, and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum

01 00 00 -4 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 Contracting

Officer upon request.

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

Contracting Officer.

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

VA.

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

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be

01 00 00 -5 restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility

Manager.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers, and 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 Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the

Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

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

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

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

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

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others.

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by

Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to

Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

H. 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 involved:

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to

01 00 00 -7 develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate 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 dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

J. Ward 9C and 8C will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of

Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical

Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

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

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2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

K. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C

(40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company

(Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

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

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

Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 01 00 00 -9

27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28

05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

for additional requirements.

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

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical

Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

N. 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 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access and furnish a report to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout building.

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

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

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

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

Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled

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"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4).

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

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by

Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be

01 00 00 -12 removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by

COR.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter, or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility

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(including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS"

(FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of

Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the warranty management plan.

Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved.

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Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended

01 00 00 -15 warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and

Maintenance manuals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the

Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the

Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

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

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow

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Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

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

Communication procedures for Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the

Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the

Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service

Requirements:

E. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting

Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction

Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

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

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

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

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

a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems

Fire suppression systems.

Fire alarm system(s).

b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c) Code 1 Doors

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

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

d) Code 3-Doors

Overhead doors not operational.

Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e) Code 1-Electrical

Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

Security lights.

Smoke detectors.

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f) Code 2-Electrical

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

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

g) Code 3-Electrical

Exterior lights not operational.

h) Code 1-Plumbing

Hot water heater failure.

2) Leaking water supply pipes

i) Code 2-Plumbing

Flush valves not operating properly

Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

Toilet leaking at base.

j) Code 3- Plumbing

Leaky faucets.

k) Code 3-Interior

Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling.

Casework damaged.

l) Code 1-Roof Leaks

Damage to property is occurring.

m) Code 3

All work not listed above.

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

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

Warranty Tags

Type of product/material

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Warranty Tags

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.13 //RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

A. The Contractor shall, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of

Notice to Proceed, provide where shown on the drawings a temporary field office, furniture, and two inch deep gravel surfaced area for use of the COR. Office and furniture shall be new.

B. The field office shall provide not less than 67 square meters

(720 gross square feet) // 134 square meters (1440 gross square feet) // of floor area in one unit. Installation of the office shall meet all local codes.

C. Provide office with two, 900 mm (three foot) wide exterior doors, including hardware and OSHA approved platform and stairs leading to grade.

D. Enclose the entire perimeter of the office from the floor to the ground and finish to match exterior. Provide R7 insulation and seal tight to ground with a painted 19 mm (3/4 inch) exterior grade plywood skirt.

E. Exterior finishes shall be manufacturer's standards.

F. Provide floor, wall, and roof with not less than R5 insulation.

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G. Interior finishes shall consist of resilient flooring, plywood paneling or painted wallboard on walls, and acoustical tile ceilings. Interior doors may be either painted or stained.

H. Interior shall be subdivided with full height partitions to provide // one office, // two offices, // one sample room, // one toilet // two separate toilets //. Provide each space with 900 mm

(three foot) wide door with master keyed locks. Section off an area with a low partition and counter for the secretary's desk // s //.

I. Provide 750 mm (2-1/2 feet) wide by 900 mm (3 feet) high operable windows; two in each room (none required in sample room), except provide only one 600 mm (2 foot) high window in toilet room(s).

Window openings shall be fitted with security bars to prevent any forced entry. The door//s// of field office shall have a hasp and padlock and also deadbolts keyed from both sides.

J. Provide sufficient fluorescent lighting in each room to deliver

750 lux (70 foot-candles) of light at desk top height without the aid of daylight. Provide one light switch in each room.

K. Provide one duplex receptacle in each wall of each room. If a wall is 3.0 m (10 feet) long or more, provide two receptacles for each 3.0 m (10 feet), or portion thereof, of wall. Provide two duplex receptacles in low partition at secretary's desk.

L. The Contractor shall provide the following:

1. Electricity, hot and cold water, and necessary utility services (except telephone).

2. All necessary piping, power circuits network cabling, cat 5e or better cabling for phones and computers, electrical fixtures, lighting, and other items necessary to provide a habitable structure for the purpose intended. The number of network and electrical receptacles will be as per attached drawing of the field office.

3. Thermostatically controlled, centralized heating and air conditioning system designed to maintain the temperature between 21 and 27 degrees C (70 and 80 degrees F) with 50

01 00 00 -21 percent relative humidity maintained during the air conditioning season.

4. One water closet, lavatory, mirror, toilet paper dispenser, paper towel dispenser, soap dispenser, towel bar, and two-prong coat hooks for each toilet room.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Verify with Project Manager.

5. //The contractor to install a suitable alarm system for the field office //.

M. Contractor shall, for the duration of the COR occupancy, provide the following:

1. Satisfactory conditions in and around the field office and parking area.

2. Maintenance of gravel surfaced area, including the area for parking, in an acceptable condition for vehicle and foot traffic at all times.

3. Maintenance of utility services.

4. Potable water, fuel and electric power for normal office uses, including lights, heating, and air conditioning.

N. The Contractor shall provide the following new items:

QUANTITY REQUIRED

1 workstation with adjustable keying desk or drawer 738 mm H x

1.5 m W x 760 mm D (size 29-1/2" H x 60" W x 30" D)

1 Printer stand 663 mm H x 1.5 m W x 750 mm D (size 26-1/2" H x

60" W x 30" D)

3 Office desks, double pedestal

1 Conference table 900 mm x 1.8 m (size 3' x 6')

1 Plan table 1.2 m x 2.1 m (4' x 7')

3 Work tables 750 mm x 1.8 m (folding 30" x 72")

1 Office chair

4 Swivel chairs with arms

6 Conference chairs (armless & folding)

2 Arm Chairs

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4 Lockable 5 drawer file cabinets, letter size

1 Drawing rack, with 12-750 mm (12-30 inch) "Plan Hold" drawing holders, freestanding

1 Shelves for sample room, 7 adjustable Shelves, 305 mm W x 900 mm L (12" W x 3' L)

3 Bookcases

1 Electric water cooler

1 Metal storage cabinet, 900 mm x 450 mm x 1.8 m (36" x 18" x

72") with six shelves

O. The Contractor shall furnish floor plans for approval by the COR prior to furnishing the field office.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government. // Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment. //

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

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

1.15 //TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of…