Specs 621-19-123 Replace Emerg Generator Bldg 116 - Bid Documents .pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Replace 750kw Emergency Generator Building 116

VA Project Number: 621-19-123

Department of Veterans Affairs MidSouth Healthcare Network

Quillen VA Medical Center Lamont Street & Veterans Way

Johnson City, TN 37604

BID DOCUMENTS

May 14, 2021

36C24919D0021 36C24921N0182 Raymond-Pond SDVOSB JV, LLC

1224 Royal Drive Suite 100

Conyers, GA 30094

RAYMOND PROJECT NUMBER – 1418.024

POND PROJECT NUMBER – 1200969

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Project No. 621-19-123 May 14, 2021

Replace 750kW Emergency Generator Bldg. 116 Bid Documents

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SECTION 00 01 07

PROFESSIONAL SEALS

1.1 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

A. Structural Engineer:

1. Angela T. Booth

2. Georgia #PE-030374

3. Responsible for Sections 01 45 29, 01 45 35, Divisions 03-04, and Section 05 12 00.

B. Architect:

1. Jorge A. Mendez

2. Tennessee # 106983

3. Responsible for Divisions 02 and 07-13.

C. Mechanical Engineer:

1. Charles A. Hanning

2. Alabama #29025-E

3. Responsible for Division 23.

D. Electrical Engineer:

1. Joseph M. Stitt, PE

2. Tennessee #122991

3. Responsible for Sections 26 05 11, 26 05 19, 26 05 26, 26 05 33, 26 05 73, 26 08 00, 26 22 00, 26 24 13, 26 24 16, 26 27 26, 26 29 21, 26 32 13, 26 41 00, 26 43 13, 26 51 00, and 26 56 00.

E. Civil Engineer:

1. Tanya L. Norman

2. Georgia #PE-038055

3. Responsible for Section 05 50 00 and

Divisions 31 and 34.

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0DEPARTMENT 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 07 Professional Seals N/A

00 01 10 Table of Contents 12-20

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements (VA Mountain Home) 08-19

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

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

Submittal Register

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19

Statement of Special Inspections

Schedule of Special Inspections

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES (NOT USED)

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-14

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING (NOT USED)

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-20

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 10 00 Facility Fuel Oil Systems 04-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 04-20

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 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 32 13 Engine Generators 01-18

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers 04-18

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

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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-001 COVER SHEET

G-101 ARCHITECTURAL NEW WORK LIFE SAFETY PLAN

CIVIL

C-001 GENERAL NOTES, LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

CS101 SITE PLAN

C-501 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S-001 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

S-002 STRUCTURAL SCHEDULES AND DIAGRAMS

S-101 FOUNDATION PLAN

S-151 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S-301 STRUCTURAL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

A-001 GENERAL NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

A-002 SYMBOLS AND MATERIALS

A-101 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLAN

A-131 ARCHITECTURAL NEW WORK REFLECTED CEILING & ROOF PLAN

A-201 ARCHITECTURAL NEW WORK EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-301 ARCHITECTURAL NEW WORK BUILDING SECTIONS

FIRE PROTECTION

FA101 FIRE ALARM EXISTING PLAN

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES AND DESIGN CRITERIA

M-002 MECHANICAL ABBREVIATIONS AND LEGENDS

MD101 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN

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MH101 HVAC NEW WORK PLAN

MH301 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

M-501 MECHANICAL CONTROLS AND DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

ES-001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES & ABBREVIATIONS

ES-002 ELECTRICAL LEGEND

ESD101 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

ESD601 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION RISER DIAGRAM

ES-101 ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLANS

ES-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

ES-601 ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAM & SCHEDULES

ES-602 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING RISER DIAGRAM & DETAILS

ES-611 ELECTRICAL LUMINAIRE & EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

ES-621 ELECTRICAL SWITCHBOARD SCHEDULES & ELEVATIONS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS (NOT USED)

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS (NOT USED)

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT & ITEMS

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT (NOT USED). 34

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1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN (NOT USED)

1.30 SAFETY SIGN (NOT USED)

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION (NOT USED)

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES (NOT USED)

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for 621-19-123 Replace 750kw

Emergency Generator Building 116 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C. 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.

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

E. Contractor is responsible for identifying, coordinating, and submitting

Federal, State and Local permits required such as, but not limited to the Air Permit.

1. Air Permit: The Contractor shall obtain all necessary information and submit all paperwork and fees to Tennessee Department of

Environment & Conservation. Coordinate with the VA COR for any facility specific information required. Contractor can visit the TN-

DEC website Permitting (https://www.tn.gov/environment/permit-permits-home.html) for the latest instructions and fee schedules applicable for Stationary Gas Turbine or Internal Combustion Engines in accordance with the drawings and specifications.

https://www.tn.gov/environment/permit-permits-home.html https://www.tn.gov/environment/permit-permits-home.html

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Refer to Standard Form 1442 Solicitation, Offer, and Award.

B. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE NO.1: Deduct costs for material and labor to provide demolition of two (2) existing intake louvers and all new work as sociated with replacements for the two (2) existing intake louvers.

Existing intake louvers to stay in place. Add costs for materials and labor to provide weatherstripping modifications at existing intake louvers to ensure the seals are functional. Include costs for CMU repair and reinforcement around louver openings as shown in the contract documents.

C. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE NO.2: Deduct costs for material and labor to provide new exhaust stack, off set fittings, and insulation. Add costs of material and labor to replace existing exhaust stack insulation due to asbestos.

D. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE NO.3: Deduct costs for material and labor to provide insulation at the new damper blades.

E. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE NO.4: Deduct costs for material and labor to provide new day tank, fuel and vent piping. Add costs for new flexible hoses and their installation from the day tank to the new generator.

F. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE NO.5: Deduct costs for material and labor to provide 750kVA dry-type transformer and associated wiring to Manual

Transfer Switchboard, including pad and bollards indicated on Sheet ES-

101 and 1,200A Generator Quick Connect Tap Box. Add costs for material and labor to provide a 3,000A Generator Quick Connect Tap Box mounted on the side of the building, with housekeeping pad underneath and connection to Manual Transfer Switchboard inside Building 116 via

3,000A feeder.

G. Period of Performance (PoP) will be established with each task order at time of request and negotiated therein.

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.

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1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees 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 and COR so that security arrangements such as badging and access can be coordinated and provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the COR. (No patient, visitor or staff shall be allowed in photos).

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. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project, including toolboxes and parked machines, and take any emergency action. Locking cores for locks provided by the contractor conforming to “BEST” SFIC may be provided upon request to allow access as described above.

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2. No new permanent locks required. If an existing lock is damaged by the contractor or otherwise deemed unusable, General Contractor shall ensure secure coordination of replacement lock cylinder manufacture and have all permanent lock cylinders sent directly to the VA locksmith(s) for permanent installation.

3. The General Contractor may be issued keys, upon request, for mechanical and electrical room access and other hospital areas requiring access during construction. The Contractor will be responsible for the safe keeping and use of these keys. Unauthorized use is prohibited. Replacement of any lost keys and rekeying of all associated locks will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Type and quantity of keys and locks will be coordinated on a task order basis. Lost keys will be charged a minimum of $50 ea. and rekeying will be a minimum of $100 per lock.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for 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 shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

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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).

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions:

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

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

Coordinate need with COR at time of award.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

With the written consent of the COR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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

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

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR. Space availability is limited and not guaranteed. Available locations are subject to change.

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

F. 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.

1. Do not store materials and equipment anywhere 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. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment, and vehicles at all times.

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.

G. Phasing:

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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 in advance to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. Each Phase will include a start date and a Date of Substantial Completion. Before commencing

Work of each phase, the Contractor will submit an updated copy of

Contractor's construction schedule, showing the sequence, commencement and completion dates for all (remaining) phases of the Work. The contractor will include a description of the procedure proposed for making the cutover, including estimated outage time, to the Contracting

Officer’s Representative. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

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

Medical Center Director, Chief of Engineering, impacted service(s), COR and Contractor, as follows:

(Phasing plans will be coordinated for each task order prior to award.)

Note: The existing engine-generator set (prior to demolition) and the temporary engine-generator set (once installed and placed into service) will remain operational during construction and shall be accessible to the VA. All VA property must remain accessible to VA personnel throughout the duration of the project.

Phase I: Prepare for a temporary generator connection.

- The Manual Transfer Switchboard will be installed. The generator quick connect tap box and dry-type transformer will also be installed and placed in service. A temporary generator will be

01 00 00 - 8 furnished by the Contractor and connected to the new generator quick connect tap box until the permanent engine generator has been installed and commissioned.

- The new Manual Transfer Switchboard will be wired into the

Automatic Transfer Switchboard. A brief outage will occur in order to connect the new switchboard to the existing switchboard.

New Surge Protective Devices will be installed in the existing

Automatic Transfer Switchboard during the outage.

Phase II: Replacement of the existing generator.

- Once the Manual Transfer Switchboard is in service, the existing generator (and all associated auxiliaries) will be removed and the new engine generator (and all associated auxiliaries) installed with no additional outages.

- The new engine generator will be commissioned and placed into service. Once accepted by the Owner, the temporary generator will be removed.

The contractor will furnish all necessary fuel for approximately two

(2) months and perform all required maintenance on the temporary generator and ensure that the generator assumes the load in accordance with NFPA 70, 2020 Edition, NFPA 99, 2021 Edition and

NFPA 101, 2021 Edition.

H. The building outlined in task order scope of work is unoccupied and therefore will not need to be vacated while alterations are performed.

I. Construction Fence: Where applicable, before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m

(seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area or storage yard. Construction area/laydown yard will be coordinated with COR before award of task order. Provide pedestrian and/or vehicle gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum

375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to within 25mm (one inch) above grade. Fence to include privacy screening. Gates shall be kept closed at all times, except when in use. Contractor shall keep

01 00 00 - 9 gates locked at all times when construction personnel are not present, and shall provide its own lock. The VA will provide an additional lock to daisy-chain all gates to allow VA personnel access for inspection, safety, and security. Security of work and storage areas are the responsibility of the Contractor. Fencing shall be removed at the end of each task order, contract period of performance, when no longer needed, or when directed by or coordinated with the COR.

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

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) and maximum of 27 degrees C (80 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified or required by material manufacturers’ storage and installation requirements or conditions coordinated prior to award of task order.

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.

3. Perform housekeeping duties daily. Keep work site free from slip, trip, and fall hazards. Properly dispose of all construction debris daily. Store materials neatly and out of pathways. Do not obstruct emergency egress.

K. 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, gas, sewer, or air pipes, conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services, or fire protection or 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, sewer, electricity, fire protection systems, or communications systems may be

01 00 00 - 10 interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Chief of Engineering and Medical Center

Director’s prior knowledge and written approval from COR. Refer to specification Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS 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.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes, etc. and their hangers or supports which are 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

01 00 00 - 11 unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

Contractor is responsible for all traffic control routing and signage. An approved traffic control plan shall be submitted and approved prior to work activities that will affect traffic and access to the hospital.

2. 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 the 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 building(s) or areas of building(s) in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting

Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of flooring, doors, windows, walls, and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of building(s).

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

3. Any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

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

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

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

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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. Protection against water infiltration wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed. 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

01 00 00 - 13 protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third

01 00 00 - 14 party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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 services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

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

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

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

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

B. No recent subsurface condition reports are included at this time.

Previous information from other projects may be available upon request to the Contracting Officer and/or COR at the James H. Quillen VA

Medical Center.

C. Bidders are expected to examine site of work, local and regional geological data, etc., consult local experts, and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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

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

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established

01 00 00 - 16 or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

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

(FAR 52.236-17)

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

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to: location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities, and elevations of floor slabs.

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

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

Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered

01 00 00 - 17 civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings:

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

4. Lines and elevations of roads, streets, and parking lots.

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

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

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.14 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 and one 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.

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

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

Construction at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit two sets and on electronic version (scanned PDF) of

01 00 00 - 18 the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract.

The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the

Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the

Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4-month and 9-month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the

Contactor and the Contracting Officer. The warranty management plan, shall include, but is 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. With each warranty, furnish 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.

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d. Names and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

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

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

g. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

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

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

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

5. The plans for attendance at the 4-month 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 Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the construction period of performance.

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 to the Contractor the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

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2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s 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 oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

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

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

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

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

This point of contact 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:

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

01 00 00 - 21 timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back-charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, 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, 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 proceed continuously to completion or relief.

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

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1 - Air Conditioning Systems

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

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 - Doors

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

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

Code 3 - Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

b. Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

Code 1 - Electrical

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

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b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2 - Electrical

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

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

Code 3 - Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1 - Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1 - Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1 - Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

Code 2 - Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly.

b. Fixture drain, supply line, or any water pipe leaking.

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3 - Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3 - Interior

a. Floors damaged.

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

Code 1 - Roof Leaks

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a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2 - Water (Exterior)

a. No water to facility.

Code 2 - Water (Hot)

a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3

a. All work not listed above.

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