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BONHAM RENOVATE HALLS,

WALLS, & FLOORS

DOMICILIARY

Bonham, TX

100% Construction Documents

February 9, 2024

Project Number: 549A4-22-221

Bonham Domiciliary VA Medical Center

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

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00 01 10 Table of Contents 01-21

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20

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

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 03-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 02-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19.33 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (NOT USED)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY 10-17

06 20 00 FINISH CARPENTRY 01-21

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DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule of Finishes

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING (NOT USED)

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DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

(NOT USED)

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 11-12

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

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DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GC100 SHEET INDEX & GENERAL INFORMATION

GC101 PHASE 1 – LEVEL 02 OVERALL PHASING PLAN

GC102 PHASE 2 – LEVEL 02 OVERALL PHASING PLAN

GC103 CONSTRUCTION STAGING SITE PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AD100 LEVEL 01 OVERALL DEMOLITION PLAN

AD101 LEVEL 01 'AREA A' DEMOLITION PLAN

AD102 LEVEL 01 'AREA B' DEMOLITION PLAN

AD103 LEVEL 01 ‘AREA C' DEMOLITION PLAN

AD104 LEVEL 02 OVERALL DEMOLITION PLAN

AD105 LEVEL 02 'AREA A' DEMOLITION PLAN

AD106 LEVEL 02 'AREA B' DEMOLITION PLAN

AD107 LEVEL 02 'AREA C' DEMOLITION PLAN

AD108 LEVEL 01 OVERALL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - DEMO

AD109 LEVEL 01 - 'AREA A' REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - DEMO

AD110 LEVEL 01 - 'AREA B’ REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - DEMO

AD111 LEVEL 01 - 'AREA C’ REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - DEMO

AD112 LEVEL 02 OVERALL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - DEMO

AD113 LEVEL 02 - 'AREA A' REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - DEMO

AD114 LEVEL 02 - 'AREA B' REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - DEMO

AD115 LEVEL 02 - 'AREA C' REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - DEMO

AE101 LEVEL 01 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

AE102 LEVEL 01 'AREA A' FLOOR PLAN

AE103 LEVEL 01 'AREA B' FLOOR PLAN

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AE104 LEVEL 01 'AREA C' FLOOR PLAN

AE105 LEVEL 02 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

AE106 LEVEL 02 'AREA A' FLOOR PLAN

AE107 LEVEL 02 'AREA B' FLOOR PLAN

AE108 LEVEL 02 'AREA C' FLOOR PLAN

AE109 LEVEL 01 OVERALL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE110 LEVEL 01 'AREA A' REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE111 LEVEL 01 'AREA B' REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE112 LEVEL 01 'AREA C' REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE113 LEVEL 02 OVERALL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE114 LEVEL 02 'AREA A' REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE115 LEVEL 02 'AREA B' REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE116 LEVEL 02 'AREA C' REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AF101 LEVEL 01 OVERALL FINISH PLAN

AF102 LEVEL 01 'AREA A' FINISH PLAN

AF103 LEVEL 01 'AREA B' FINISH PLAN

AF104 LEVEL 01 'AREA C' FINISH PLAN

AF105 LEVEL 02 OVERALL FINISH PLAN

AF106 LEVEL 02 'AREA A' FINISH PLAN

AF107 LEVEL 02 'AREA B' FINISH PLAN

AF108 LEVEL 02 'AREA C' FINISH PLAN

AF109 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AF110 INTERIOR DETAILS

AF111 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

AF112 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

AF113.1 DOOR SCHEDULES – LEVEL 01

AF113.2 DOOR SCHEDULES – LEVEL 02

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND, SCHEDULES, AND ABBREVIATIONS

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E-002 LEVEL 01 OVERALL ELECTRICAL PHASING PLAN

E-003 LEVEL 02 OVERALL ELECTRICAL PHASING PLAN

ED101 LEVEL 01 OVERALL DEMOLITION PLAN

ED102 LEVEL 01 “AREA A” DEMOLITION PLAN

ED103 LEVEL 01 “AREA B” DEMOLITION PLAN

ED104 LEVEL 01 “AREA C” DEMOLITION PLAN

ED105 LEVEL 02 OVERALL DEMOLITION PLAN

ED106 LEVEL 02 “AREA A” DEMOLTION PLAN

ED107 LEVEL 02 “AREA B” DEMOLITION PLAN

ED108 LEVEL 02 “AREA C” DEMOLITION PLAN

EP101 LEVEL 01 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

EP102 LEVEL 01 “AREA A” FLOOR PLAN

EP103 LEVEL 01 “AREA B” FLOOR PLAN

EP104 LEVEL 01 “AREA C” FLOOR PLAN

EP105 LEVEL 02 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

EP106 LEVEL 02 “AREA A” FLOOR PLAN

EP107 LEVEL 02 “AREA B” FLOOR PLAN

EP108 LEVEL 02 “AREA C” FLOOR PLAN

E-401 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

a. Refer to sec(on 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infec(on control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

a. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building opera(ons, including demoli(on and removal of exis(ng structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Project

Number 549A4-22-221 Renovate Halls, Walls, & Floors Domiciliary as required by drawings and specifica(ons.

b. Only one site visit will be scheduled prior to the bid date. A>endance is recommended.

c. Renova(on of areas outside the renova(on floor area during any given phase will require off hours work as the pa(ent floors are staffed 24/7 for con(nued opera(ons to support the hospital and work affec(ng areas outside the designated area of work (including bringing materials onsite) will be performed aEer 7:00 pm on weekdays and/or weekends and occasional holidays. This includes any work which could poten(ally block access to the facility or cause disrup(on to the normal opera(ons of the medical center. Work within Pa(ent Care areas is to be accomplished during the hours of 9pm to 5am. As approved by the COR. The work will have to be carefully planned and phased for minimal disrup(on to medical center ac(vi(es. Under no circumstances will any area of the building be shut down and all services must remain opera(onal. Under no circumstances can there be u(lity outages, including brief cutovers, anywhere on the campus without the express wri>en consent of the COR. The contractor shall plan and forecast upcoming work which may disrupt normal opera(ons or interfere with staff or pa(ents and report this in the weekly mee(ngs. It may be necessary to postpone or reschedule work to accommodate the needs of the medical center. All such (me shall be included in the base bid and will not be billable to the government.

d. Offices of Romanyk Consul(ng Corpora(on (RCC), as Architect Engineers, will render certain technical services during construc(on. Such services shall be considered advisory to the

Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the

Government without affirma(ons by the Contrac(ng Officer or his duly authorized representa(ve. Comprehensive 3rd party inspec(ons, tes(ng and wri>en reports for all

Divisions (paid by the General Contractor). Contractor shall employ third party inspec(on consultants to perform all inspec(ons required by this contract. The VA has no inspec(on capability.

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e. Before placement and installa(on of work subject to tests by tes(ng laboratory retained by

Contractor, Contractor shall no(fy the COR in sufficient (me to enable tes(ng laboratory personnel to be present at the site in (me for proper taking and tes(ng of specimens and field inspec(on. Such prior no(ce shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

f. All file transfers, including mee(ng notes, shop submi>als, RFIs, and CORs, will be transferred through a Document Management Site provided by the Contractor. Contractor to provide

Submi>al Exchange® or approved equal (subs(tu(ons must be submi>ed with Contractor Bid), for the dura(on of the contract. Contractor will provide VA and AE access to the site. Contractor will keep this site current and will use it for all submi>als, RFIs, change documents, Record

Drawing, electronic file management, and communica(on logs for the dura(on of the contract.

g. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be iden(fied by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

h. Contractor to provide Infec(on Control Plan. Submit to COR for approval prior to the start of work.

i. Pricing Proposal transparency requirements: this project requires pricing proposals to include breakdown pricing for the General Contractor and all subcontractors. All price proposals, including subcontractor pricing must include a breakdown of pricing per the format included with this specifica(on. Third party inspec(ons must be included as a line item in the price proposal.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

a. BID ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Contractor to provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to complete Project No 549-A4-22-221 Renovate Halls, Walls, & Floors Domiciliary, Bonham VA Medical Center in Bonham, TX in accordance with the a>ached drawings and specifica(ons. All work to be done in a first-class manner as approved by the COR.

b. BID ITEM II, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE NO. 1: Contractor to reuse exis(ng hollow metal door frames. Delete all labor, equipment, material and supervision to replace all hollow metal door frames in base scope in Project No 549-A4-22-221 Renovate Halls, Walls, & Floors Domiciliary, Bonham VA Medical Center in Bonham, TX.

c. BID ITEM III, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE NO. 2: Contractor to delete all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to replace 47 doors in the inner cores of the pa(ent wings in base scope in Project No 549-A4-22-221 Renovate Halls, Walls, & Floors

Domiciliary, Bonham VA Medical Center in Bonham, TX.

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d. The period of performance for this project shall be 730 calendar days total for comple(on of all contractual obliga(ons. The period of performance begins on the date of the No(ce To Proceed, and. includes but is not limited to submi>al review and product procurement, all construc(on services required, all punch list items reconciled, and ending once close-out services have been completed, and close-out documents have been distributed to the owner, including the as-builts.

The contractor shall provide a project schedule accoun(ng for all material lead (mes to be approved by the VA.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

a. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicita(on is posted. All copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

a. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administra(ve security procedures that will remain effec(ve for the en(re dura(on 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 regula(ons.

b. Security Procedures:

c. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge.

They may also be subject to inspec(on of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

d. Before star(ng work the General Contractor shall give one week’s no(ce to the COR so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This no(ce is separate from any no(ces required for u(lity shutdown described later in this sec(on.

e. No photography of VA premises is allowed without wri>en permission of the COR. Pa(ents and staff are not to be photographed at any (me.

f. 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 na(onal emergency. The General

Contractor may return to the site only with the wri>en approval of the Contrac(ng Officer.

g. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combina(ons to the

Contrac(ng officers representa(ve (COR) for the purpose of security inspec(ons of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency ac(on.

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2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installa(on. See Sec(on 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

h. Document Control:

1. Before star(ng any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confiden(ality of “sensi(ve informa(on”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project informa(on. This informa(on 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 Sensi(ve” or “Sensi(ve Unclassified”. Secure such informa(on in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the informa(on to the Contrac(ng Officer upon request.

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmi>ed from the project site without the wri>en approval of Contrac(ng Officer.

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

6. No(fy Contrac(ng Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensi(ve informa(on”.

7. All electronic informa(on shall be stored in specified loca(on following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management SoEware (EDMS).

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

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

2. “Sensi(ve informa(on” including drawings and other documents may be a>ached to e-mail provided all VA encryp(on procedures are followed.

j. Motor Vehicle Restric(ons

1. Vehicle authoriza(on request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submi>ed 24 hours before the date and (me of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

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2. A limited number of 2 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.

k. VA Security Clause Restric(ons

1. The cer(fica(on and accredita(on requirements do not apply and a Security Accredita(on

Package is not required for this procurement.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

a. The Contractor shall confine all opera(ons (including storage of materials) on Government premises to authorized areas approved by the COR. The Contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

b. The Contractor shall, under regula(ons prescribed by the Contrac(ng Officer, use only established roadways and as authorized by the Contrac(ng Officer and COR. When materials are transported in prosecu(ng 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 regula(on. 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.

c. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be Only within the construc(on area.

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

e. Execute work so as to interfere as li>le as possible with normal func(oning of Medical Center as a whole, including opera(ons of u(lity services, fire protec(on systems and any exis(ng equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibra(ons and noises through the building structure, are not permi>ed in buildings that are occupied, during construc(on, jointly by pa(ents or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permi>ed 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 construc(on working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quan((es sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in opera(on.

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f. U(li(es Services: Where necessary to cut exis(ng pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of u(lity services, or of fire protec(on systems or communica(ons systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indica(on, where directed by COR. All such ac(ons shall be coordinated with the COR or U(lity Company involved:

1. Whenever it is required that a connec(on fee be paid to a public u(lity provider for new permanent service to the construc(on 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.

g. When a building and/or construc(on site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept en(re responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a maximum temperature of 78 degrees F at all (mes, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in opera(ng condi(on exis(ng fire protec(on and alarm equipment. In connec(on with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspec(on 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. U(li(es Services: Maintain exis(ng u(lity services for Medical Center at all (mes. Provide temporary facili(es, labor, materials, equipment, connec(ons, and u(li(es to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut exis(ng water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of u(lity services or of fire protec(on systems and communica(ons systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indica(on, where directed by COR.

4. No u(lity service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protec(on systems and communica(ons systems may be interrupted without prior wri>en approval of COR.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

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

Director’s prior knowledge and wri>en approval. Refer to specifica(on Sec(ons 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for addi(onal requirements.

5. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in wri(ng, 7 days in advance of proposed interrup(on. Request shall state reason, date, exact (me of, and approximate dura(on of such interrup(on.

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6. Contractor will be advised (in wri(ng) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or

(me such interrup(on will cause least inconvenience to opera(ons of Medical Center.

Interrup(on (me approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

7. Major interrup(ons of any system must be requested, in wri(ng, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired (me and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

8. In case of a contract construc(on emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of

COR. Such approval will be confirmed in wri(ng as soon as prac(cal.

9. Whenever it is required that a connec(on fee be paid to a public u(lity provider for new permanent service to the construc(on 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.

10. To minimize interference of construc(on ac(vi(es with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

a) Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construc(on materials, debris and standing construc(on equipment and vehicles.

b) Method and scheduling of required cuTng, altering and removal of exis(ng roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the COR.

11. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construc(on opera(ons as directed by

COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Ar(cle, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

a. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representa(ve of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which altera(ons occur and areas which are an(cipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the

Contrac(ng Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Exis(ng condi(on and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of building.

2. Existence and condi(ons of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, vene(an blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and exis(ng condi(ons at site.

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4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where altera(ons 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 condi(on that their use is impossible or imprac(cal, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifica(ons 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 en(tled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and

"CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

1. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected par(al or final inspec(on date, the Contractor and

COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on condi(ons then exis(ng, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with condi(ons of same as noted in first condi(on survey report:

2. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protec(on measures; and will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in execu(ng work of this contract.

c. Protec(on: Provide the following protec(ve measures:

1. Wherever exis(ng roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltra(on. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Temporary protec(on against damage for por(ons of exis(ng structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protec(on of interior of exis(ng structures at all (mes, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to star(ng work, and this protec(on shall be maintained intact un(l all work in the area is completed.

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

a. Implement the requirements of VAMC's Infec(on Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. Bonham

ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construc(on work and require the Contractor to take correc(ve ac(on immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

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b. New Standard Requirement: Adhere to VHA Direc(ve 7715 Safety and Health During Construc(on dated April 6, 2017.

c. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor's infec(on preven(ve measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group and as specified. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protec(on measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR and Facility ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Sec(on 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA

AND SAMPLES.

d. All personnel involved in the construc(on or renova(on ac(vity shall be educated and trained in infec(on preven(on measures established by the medical center.

e. Medical center Infec(on Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g.aspergillosis) as appropriate during construc(on. A baseline of condi(ons may be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construc(on stage to determine impact of construc(on ac(vi(es on indoor air quality. In addi(on:

f. The COR and VAMC Infec(on Control personnel shall review pressure differen(al monitoring documenta(on to verify that pressure differen(als in the construc(on zone and in the pa(ent-care rooms are appropriate for their seTngs. The requirement for nega(ve air pressure in the construc(on zone shall depend on the loca(on and type of ac(vity. Upon no(fica(on, the contractor shall implement correc(ve measures to restore proper pressure differen(als as needed.

g. In case of any problem, the medical center, along with assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

h. In general, following preven(ve measures shall be adopted during construc(on to keep down dust and prevent mold.

i. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construc(on par((ons in exis(ng structures where directed by COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circula(on of dust into occupied areas during construc(on.

j. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the COR. For construc(on in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the Medical Center and Contractor's workers, the Contractor shall: Provide dust proof one-hour fire-rated temporary drywall construc(on barriers to completely separate construc(on from the opera(onal areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the par((on, to allow worker access. Maintain nega(ve air at all (mes. A fire-retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plas(c barrier mee(ng local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COR and Medical Center.

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k. HEPA filtra(on is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that construc(on exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High Efficiency Par(culate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust par(cles. Insure con(nuous nega(ve air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other pre-filter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtra(ons units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

l. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transi(ons from the construc(on area to the occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as oEen as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construc(on area at all (mes.

m. Vacuum and wet mop all transi(on areas from construc(on to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall u(lize HEPA filtra(on. Maintain surrounding area frequently. Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construc(on area in containers with (ghtly fiTng lids.

n. The contractor shall not haul debris through pa(ent-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plas(c and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plas(c. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

o. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling (le prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for inves(ga(on beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when una>ended.

p. There shall be no standing water during construc(on. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construc(on areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than

72 hours.

q. At comple(on, remove construc(on barriers and ceiling protec(on carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust aEer the removal.

r. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon comple(on of project, or as work progresses, remove all construc(on debris from above ceiling, ver(cal shaEs and u(lity chases that have been part of the construc(on.

2. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construc(on area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), par((ons, flooring, etc.

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3. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspec(on.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

a. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demoli(on 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 iden(fied by a>ached tags as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present loca(ons in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to reinstalla(on 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 altera(on period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifica(ons to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's opera(on.

1.10 RESTORATION

a. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair exis(ng 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.

Exis(ng work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defec(ve 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 exis(ng construc(on, except as otherwise shown or specified.

1. Upon comple(on of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Exis(ng work (walls, ceilings, par((ons, 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 leE in as good condi(on as existed before commencing work.

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

3. Expense of repairs to such u(li(es and systems not shown on drawings or loca(ons of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract (me and price in accordance with clause en(tled "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-sized sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construc(on of the project, to include all contract changes, modifica(ons and clarifica(ons.

b. All varia(ons 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 oEen 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 aEer each completed phase and aEer the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.12 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

a. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ven(la(on, plumbing, light and power will be permi>ed subject to wri>en approval and compliance with the following provisions:

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

2. Electrical installa(ons used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifica(ons 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. Installa(on of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, Na(onal Electrical Code, (2014 Edi(on), Ar(cle 590, Temporary Installa�ons. 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 inspec(on including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibra(ons must be eliminated.

4. Automa(c temperature control systems for preheat coils shall func(on properly and all safety controls shall func(on to prevent coil freeze up damage.

5. The air filtering system u(lized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at comple(on of construc(on and prior to tes(ng and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat produc(on and distribu(on system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facili(es 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.

b. Prior to final inspec(on, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with iden(cal replacements, at no addi(onal cost to the Government.

c. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifica(ons sec(ons.

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.

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

a. Use of exis(ng freight elevators for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permi>ed subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condi(on. Contractor may use elevators freight elevators. Personnel for opera(ng elevators will not be provided by the Department of

Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protec(on of following elevator components:

3. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

4. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

5. Finish flooring.

6. Government will accept hois(ng ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal opera(on. However, if these ropes are damaged by ac(on of foreign ma>er such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hois(ng ropes at the contractor’s expense.

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7. Pa(ent and VA staff use of freight elevators will take priority over use of contractor.

8. Contractor shall be required to keep clean on a daily basis the freight elevators used.

1.14 TEMPORARY TOILETS

a. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers; such toilet accommoda(ons as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workers. Failure to maintain a sa(sfactory condi(on in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.15 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

a. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of u(li(es available to the

Contractor from exis(ng outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any u(li(es furnished without charge.

1.16 TESTS

a. Tes(ng to include pressure tests on new duct work, all lines prior to connec(on, and test and balance. No commissioning will be required. The plan will provide a schedule and a wri>en sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submi>ed for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documenta(on.

b. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make correc(ons required for proper opera(on of such systems before reques(ng final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pretested.

c. Conduct final tests required in various sec(ons of specifica(ons in presence of an authorized representa(ve of the Contrac(ng Officer. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

d. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the en(re system which must be coordinated to work together during normal opera(on to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air condi(oning supply air is only one part of en(re system which provides comfort condi(ons for a building.

Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a system which involves several

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e. All related components as defined above shall be func(oning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of (me during which opera(ng and environmental condi(ons remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design condi(ons.

f. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submi>ed with the test results of related components and of the en(re system.

1.17 INSTRUCTIONS

a. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Opera(ng manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instruc(ons when required by the various sec(ons of the specifica(ons and as hereinaEer specified.

b. Manuals: Maintenance and opera(ng manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and opera(on of equipment. They shall include complete informa(on necessary for star(ng, adjus(ng, maintaining in con(nuous opera(on for long periods of (me and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and subassembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross referenced to diagrams and illustra(ons. Illustra(ons shall include "exploded" views showing and iden(fying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The func(on of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precau(ons for the opera(on of the equipment and the reason for each precau(on shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished.

Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

c. Instruc(ons: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory trained manufacturers' representa(ves to give detailed training to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the opera(on and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site.

These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sec(ons. Instruc(ons for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available un(l instruc(ons for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruc(on in the opera(on of inter-related systems. All

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1.18 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

a. The Government shall deliver to the Contractor, the Government furnished property shown on the drawings.

b. Equipment furnished by Government to be installed by Contractor will be furnished to

Contractor at the Medical Center.

c. Contractor will be provided Government Furnished Equipment at such (me as needed. No requirement to store.

d. No(fy Contrac(ng Officer in wri(ng, 60 days in advance, of date on which Contractor will be prepared to receive equipment furnished by Government. Arrangements will then be made by the Government for delivery of equipment.

1. Immediately upon delivery of equipment, Contractor shall arrange for a joint inspec(on thereof with a representa(ve of the Government. At such (me the Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of equipment described, make nota(ons, and immediately furnish the Government representa(ve with a wri>en statement as to its condi(on or shortages.

2. Contractor thereaEer is responsible for such equipment un(l such (me as acceptance of contract work is made by the Government.

e. Equipment furnished by the Government will be delivered in a par(ally assembled (knock down) condi(on in accordance with exis(ng standard commercial prac(ces, complete with all fiTngs, fastenings, and appliances necessary for connec(ons to respec(ve services installed under contract. All fiTngs and appliances (i.e., couplings, ells, tees, nipples, piping, conduits, cables, and the like) necessary to make the connec(on between the Government furnished equipment item and the u(lity stub-up shall be furnished and installed by the contractor at no addi(onal cost to the Government.

f. Completely assemble and install the Government furnished equipment in place ready for proper opera(on in accordance with specifica(ons and drawings.

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g. Furnish supervision of installa(on of equipment at construc(on site by qualified factory trained technicians regularly employed by the equipment manufacturer.

1.19 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

a. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new loca(on, all exis(ng equipment and items indicated or otherwise shown to be relocated by the Contractor.

b. Perform reloca(on of such equipment or items at such (mes and in such a manner as directed by the COR.

c. Suitably cap exis(ng service lines, such as steam, condensate return, water, drain, gas, air, vacuum and/or electrical, at the main whenever such lines are disconnected from equipment to be relocated. Remove abandoned lines in finished areas and cap as specified herein before under paragraph "Abandoned Lines".

d. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connec(ons, fiTngs, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and installa(on of relocated equipment; and leave such equipment in proper opera(ng condi(on.

e. All service lines such as noted above for relocated equipment shall be in place at point of reloca(on ready for use before any exis(ng equipment is disconnected. Make relocated exis(ng equipment ready for opera(on or use immediately aEer reinstalla(on.

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SECTION 01 32 16.15

PROJECT SCHEDULES

(SMALL PROJECTS – DESIGN/BID/BUILD)

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. The Contractor shall develop a Critical Path Method (CPM) plan and schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the contract requirements (Project Schedule) and shall keep the Project Schedule up-to-date in accordance with the requirements of this section and shall utilize the plan for scheduling, coordinating and monitoring work under this contract (including all activities of subcontractors, equipment vendors and suppliers). Conventional Critical Path Method (CPM) technique shall be utilized to satisfy both time and cost applications.

1.2 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE:

A. The Contractor shall designate an authorized representative responsible for the Project

Schedule including preparation, review and progress reporting with and to the Contracting

Officer's Representative (COR).

B. The Contractor's representative shall have direct project control and complete authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in fulfilling the requirements of this specification section.

C. The Contractor’s representative shall have the option of developing the project schedule within their organization or to engage the services of an outside consultant. If an outside scheduling consultant is utilized, Section 1.3 of this specification will apply.

1.3 CONTRACTOR'S CONSULTANT:

A. The Contractor shall submit a qualification proposal to the COR, within 10 days of bid acceptance. The qualification proposal shall include:

1. The name and address of the proposed consultant.

2. Information to show that the proposed consultant has the qualifications to meet the requirements specified in the preceding paragraph.

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3. A representative sample of prior construction projects, which the proposed consultant has performed complete project scheduling services. These representative samples shall be of similar size and scope.

B. The Contracting Officer has the right to approve or…