TP09 Final Specifications - (658 Pages).pdf

VAHCS – JOHN COCHRAN DIVISION

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

REPLACE OBSOLETE AND FAILING AIR

CONDITIONING UNITS

SPECIFICATIONS

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR BIDDING SUBMISSION

APRIL 29, 2020

GEOFF BLACK, PROJECT MANAGER

JOHN COCHRAN VAMC ST LOUIS

915 N GRAND BLVD

ST LOUIS, MO 63106

Project Number – 657-19-113JC

Contract Number – VA255-17-D-0084

Romanyk Consulting Corp. Copyright © 2016

PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

04-29-2020

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VA

Veterans Affairs Saint Louis Health Care System

(VASTLHCS)

John Cochran Division

Replace Obsolete and Failing Air Conditioning Units

GENERAL INDEX VOLUME

APRIL 10, 2020

DIVISION SECTION TITLE PAGE

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING DOCUMENTS

1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

000000 Seals Page 1 - 1 000115 List of Drawing Sheets 1 - 2 010000 General Requirements and Alternates 1 – 19

013200.18 Construction Progress Documentation 1 – 1 0

013323 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and

Samples 1 – 9

013526 Safety Requirements 1 – 36 014219 Reference Standards 1 – 10 014529 Testing Laboratory Services 1 – 8

017300.18 Execution 1 – 10

017329.18 Cutting and Patching 1 – 5

017419 Construction Waste Management 1 – 7 018113 Sustainable Construction Requirements 1 – 12 019100 General Commissioning Requirements 1 – 65

2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024119.18 Selective Demolition 1 - 8

3 – CONCRETE

(NO WORK SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION)

4 - MASONRY

(NO WORK SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION)

5 - METALS

(NO WORK SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION)

6 – WOOD, PLASTIC AND COMPOSITES

(NO WORK SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION)

7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

075216.12 Hot-Mopped Styrene-Butadiene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing

1 – 15

075423 TPO Roofing 1 – 15 076000 Flashing and Sheet Metal 1 – 12 078400 Firestopping 1 – 7

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079200 Joint Sealants 1 – 12

8 - OPENINGS

(NO WORK SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION)

9 – FINISHES

095100 Acoustical Ceilings 1 – 9

10 - SPECIALTIES

(NO WORK SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION)

11 - EQUIPMENT

(NO WORK SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION)

12 - FURNISHINGS

(NO WORK SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION)

13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

130541 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-structural Components

1 – 6

14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS

(NO WORK SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION)

21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

(NO WORK SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION)

22 - PLUMBING

(NO WORK SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION)

23- HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

230511 Common Work Results for HVAC 1 - 36 230512 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment 1 - 10

230541 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

1 – 9 & T-1,2

230593 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for

HVAC

1 - 11

230711 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 1 - 25 230800 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 1 - 5 230923 Direct-Digital Control System for

HVAC

1 - 45

232113 Hydronic Piping 1 - 22 232123 Hydronic Pumps 1 - 8 232213 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 1 - 20 232223 Steam Condensate Pumps 1 - 11 232300 Refrigerant Piping 1 - 10 232500 HVAC Water Treatment 1 - 4 233100 HVAC Ducts and Casings 1 - 11 233400 HVAC Fans 1 - 6 233600 Air Terminal Units 1 - 4 233700 Air Outlets and Inlets 1 - 4 234000 Air Cleaning Devices 1 - 13 236400 Packaged Water Chillers 1 - 10

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237200 Air-To-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 1 - 6 237300 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling

Units 1 - 14

237413 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units

1 - 15

238123 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 1 - 8 238216 Air Coils 1 - 4

25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

26 - ELECTRICAL

260511 Requirements for Electrical Installations

1 - 9

260519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

1 - 6

260526 Grounding And Bonding For Electrical Systems

1 – 5

260533 Raceway And Boxes For Electrical Systems

1 - 12

260573 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study

1 - 4

262416 Panelboards 1 - 6 262726 Wiring Devices 1 – 4 262911 Motor Controllers 1 – 8 262921 Enclosed Switches And Circuit

Breakers 1 - 4

264313 Surge Protective Devices 1 - 3

28 - COMMUNICATIONS

283100 Fire Detection and Alarm 1 - 9

31 - EARTHWORK

(NO WORK SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION)

32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

(NO WORK SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION)

33 - UTILITIES

(NO WORK SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION)

34 - TRANSPORTATION

(NO WORK SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION)

48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

CD Submission

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Gary Clough, AIA NCARB Registered Architect Romanyk Consulting Corporation (Architectural)

Scott Thraen, PE Professional Engineer Romanyk Consulting Corporation (Mechanical)

Zachary Carter, PE Professional Engineer IMEG Corporation (Electrical)

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Rebecca C. Olson, AIA ACHA Registered Architect Romanyk Consulting Corporation (Architectural)

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

COVER SHEET AND SITE

GI100 COVER SHEET

CS100 SITE PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AE100 ARCHITECTURAL ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG.03, ROOF

AE101 ARCHITECTURAL ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 01, LEVEL 03 & ROOF

AE102 ARCHITECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLANS – BLDG. 03,0 8,

LEVELS 01 & 02

AE200 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS, NOTES, AND ABBREVIATIONS

MD100 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG.01, LE VEL 00

MD101 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 01, L EVEL 03 AND

BLDG. 03, LEVEL 02

MD102 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 01,

LEVEL 03 & ROOF

MD103 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 08

MH100 MECHANICAL HVAC ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 01, LEVEL 0 3 AND BLDG

03, LEVEL 02

MH101 MECHANICAL HVAC ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 01, LEVEL 0 3 & ROOF

MH102 MECHANICAL HVAC ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 08

MH200 MECHANICAL HVAC SECTIONS AND 3D VIEWS – BLDG. 01, AC-1

MH201 MECHANICAL HVAC SECTIONS AND 3D VIEWS – BLDG. 01, AC-3

MH202 MECHAINCAL HVAC SECTIONS AND 3D VIEWS – BLDG. 01, AC-1 HEAT

WHEEL

MH203 MECHANICAL HVAC SECTIONS AND 3D VIEWS – BLDG. 08, AC-1, VAU-1

MH300 MECHANICAL HVAC DETAILS

MH400 MECHANICAL HVAC SCHEDULES

MI100 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CONTROL DIAGRAMS

MI101 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CONTROL DIAGRAMS

MP100 MECHANICAL PIPING ENLARGED PLANS - BLDG. 01, LEVEL 00

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MP101 MECHANICAL PIPING ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 01, LEVEL 03

AND BLDG. 03, LEVEL 02

MP102 MECHANICAL PIPING ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 01, LEVEL 03 & ROOF

MP103 MECHANICAL PIPING ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 08

MP200 MECHANICAL PIPING DETAILS

MP201 MECHANICAL PIPING DETAILS

MP202 MECHANICAL PIPING DETAILS

MP203 MECHANICAL PIPING DETAILS

MP300 MECHANICAL PIPING SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS, NOTES, AND ABBREVIATIONS

ED100 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 01, L EVEL 00

ED101 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 01, L EVEL 03 AND

BLDG. 03, LEVEL 02

ED102 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 01, L EVEL 03 &

ROOF

ED103 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 03

ED104 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 08

EP100 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 01, LEVEL 00

EP101 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 01, LEVEL 03

EP102 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 01, LEVEL 03 & R OOF

EP103 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 03, LEVEL 2 AND ROOF

EP104 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLANS – BLDG. 08

EP200 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

EP201 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

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10-01-17 VA EDITION

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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 the site for building operations, including demolition and removal of exi sting structures, and furnish labor and materials and per form work for

Construction of new two-story Social Services Build ing as required by drawings and specifications.

B. All employees of general contractor and subcontr actors shall comply with VA security management program and obta in permission of the VA police, be identified by project and empl oyer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

ITEM I ( BASE BID) , GENERAL CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLETE PROJECT NO. 657-

19-113JC Replace Obsolete and Failing Air Conditioning Units

1. Work includes removal old HVAC units and curbs, an d installation of New HVAC units with new curbs. Thi s work will also involve demolition of part of the existing roo fs, flashing and replacement of the roof once the new u nits are installed.

2. Structural Work and Framing: Work includes new sup ports for the HVAC units on the roof for the project as calle d for in the drawings and specifications.

3. Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, materi al, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical

01 00 00 -2 construction work on this project including new pow er to the new HVAC Units and all work indicated on the drawin gs and specifications to provide a fully functioning elect rical system for the project.

4. Mechanical and Plumbing Work: Work includes al l labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required

Mechanical construction work on this project includ ing the

HVAC units, ductwork, connections to utilities, and all work indicated, on the drawings to provide a fully funct ioning mechanical system for the project.

5. BID ITEM 1, BASE BID, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, in cluding demolition and removal of existing equipment/compon ents, and furnish labor and materials and perform all work fo r Replace

Obsolete and Failing Air Conditioning Units, VAMC S t. Louis

John Cochran Division as fully described herein the se contract documents. Under Bid Item 1, all work shall be comp leted in a

294 Calendar Day Period of Performance.

BID ITEM 1: $__________________________________ ________

6. BID ITEM 2: All items listed in Bid Item 1 with the following modifications. Deduct scope of work to replace AC-3 in

Building 01. All work shall be completed in a 294 C alendar Day

Period of Performance.

BID ITEM 2: $__________________________________ ________

7. BID ITEM 3: All items listed in Bid Item 2 with the following modifications. Deduct scope of work to Replace Elec trical

Panels and Conductors. All work shall be completed in a 294

Calendar Day Period of Performance.

BID ITEM 3: $____________________________________ ______

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8. BID ITEM 4: All items listed in Bid Item 3 with the following modifications. Deduct scope of work to remove AC-17 surge tank in Building 01. All work shall be completed in a 29 4 Calendar

Day Period of Performance.

BID ITEM 4: $____________________________________ ______

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, contact the COR at the Mather Campus.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The General Contractor shall work with the VA CO R to create a security plan that defines both physical and admini strative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter t he project site without appropriate badge. They may also be s ubject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shal l give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that se curity arrangements can be provided for the employees. Th is notice is separate from any notices required for utility s hutdown described later in this section.

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3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off t he premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approv al of the

Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate k eys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representa tive (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every ar ea of project including tool boxes and parked machines an d take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all perma nent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent install ation. See

Section DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

Contractors shall submit an electronic security mem orandum describing the approach to following goals and main taining confidentiality of “sensitive information”, if any.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safeke eping of all drawings, project manual and other project informat ion. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

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

VA.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be is sued for

General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Permits in limited numbers will be iss ued by the

COR for Subcontractors as needed.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

B. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescrib ed by the COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roa dways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorize d by the COR.

When materials are transported in prosecuting the w ork, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity rec ommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by an y Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is neces sary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect th em from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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(FAR 52.236-10)

C. Working space and space available for storing ma terials shall be as determined by the COR.

D. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center a pplicable to their conduct.

E. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing constructi on equipment and vehicles at all times.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as pos sible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a while, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any e xisting equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises throu gh the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, curing construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor’s personnel, except as pe rmitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veran Affairs in quantities sufficient for not m ore than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical C enter areas required to remain in operation.

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

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G. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing constructi on equipment and vehicles at all times.

H. Phasing:

This project will be completed in one Phase.

I. When a building and/or construction site is turn ed over to

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsi bility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1.7 ALTERATIONS (NOT USED)

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION (NOT USED)

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

1.10 RESTORATION (NOT USED)

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to be low 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.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the dr awings and in the specifications are the result of site investiga tions by

Kleinfelder Geotechnical Engineers.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by cor e borings. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammaticall y on drawings included in the soils report.

C. A copy of the soil report is included in these s pecifications, and shall be considered part of the contract docume nts.

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D. Government does not guarantee that other materia ls will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or cha racter of several materials will not vary from those indicate d by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide f or themselves the character of materials and make their bids acco rdingly. Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affair s, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations o f their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registe red civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for b y the

Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The Contractor shall certif y that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surve yor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract .

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Gover nment established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawin gs, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection w ith the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor 's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipmen t, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part o f the work.

The Contractor shall be responsible for executing t he work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicat ed by the

Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be r esponsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other mar ks established by the COR until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the COR may rep lace them and

01 00 00 -9 deduct the expense of the replacement from any amou nts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines, and such other lines and gr ades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that locati on, orientation, and elevations established for the str ucture and parking areas and 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 pl ainly mark

(through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or syst em of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, ori entation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall i nclude, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both dir ections, 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 reg istered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as f ootings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other ma jor controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as wor k progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades a nd plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a r egistered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting re quirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to th e COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In add ition, Contractor shall furnish to the COR certificates fr om a

01 00 00 -10 registered land surveyor or registered civil engine er that the following work is complete in every respect as requ ired by contract drawings.

1. Lines of the building

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of fl oors of the building

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outsid e distribution systems.

4. Lines and elevations of roads, streets and parki ng areas.

E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shal l furnish the

Resident Engineer, COR one electronic copy and repr oducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, sho wing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructi ng the work.

These drawings shall bear the seal of the registere d land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

F. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and l ayout work of this and other articles and specifications in accor dance with the provisions of Article "Professional Surveying Servi ces".

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

B. All variations shall be shown in the same genera l detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as- built drawings shall be made available for the COR to review, as o ften as requested.

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

01 00 00 -11 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 sho p drawings.

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads a nd, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which a re necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary road s shall be constructed and restoration (if need) performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross cu rbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be pr otected by well-constructed bridging.

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical e quipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and powe r will be permitted subject to written approval and complianc e with the following provisions:

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

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment s hall be completed in accordance with the drawings and speci fications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electric al systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload el ements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or d evices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Elect rical Code, 01 00 00 -12

(2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verifie d to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoro ughly cleaned before using it and again immediately befor e final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping cle an interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, an d aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

6. All components of heat production and distributi on system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other a uxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be clean ed prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected p rior to acceptance by the Government. Boilers, pumps, feedw ater heaters and auxiliary equipment (if any) must be op erated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operatin g personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

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

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

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

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor will not be allowed the use of existi ng elevators.

Outside type hoist shall be used by Contractor for transporting materials and equipment.

B. Use of existing elevators for Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR f or use of elevators. COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Personnel for operating elevators will n ot be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protectio n of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plat es.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and insi de surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS (NOT USED)

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contract or's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable ventilation; or, when approved by COR, provide suit able dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean. Provide temporary shade over toile ts.

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1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the

Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and a ll meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final accept ance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

B. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to preven t injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of ope n salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitt ed. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various mater ials:

C. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furn ish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the new elec trical distribution system from public utilities. The Cont ractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for el ectric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding dev ices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat.

Electricity for all other uses will be from the new electrical connection to the public utility and paid for by th e

Contractor.

D Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish tem porary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the new water dist ribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is paid for by the Co ntractor until the project is turned over to the Owner (VA).

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E. Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil req uired for boiler cleaning, normal initial boiler-burner setup and ad justing, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be f urnished by the Contractor (if any). Fuel required for prolonge d boiler-burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of boiler, burner, or control d evices shall also be furnished and paid by the Contractor at Con tractor's expense.

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.23 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contra ctor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan co mplete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the e xpected outcome will be. This document will be submitted f or approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall doc ument the results of the approved plan and submit for approva l with the as built documentation.

B. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such s ystems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be cond ucted unless pre-tested.

C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized represe ntative of the

Contracting Officer. Contractor shall furnish all l abor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to co nduct and record such tests.

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balan ced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to

01 00 00 -16 produce results for which the system is designed. F or example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of ent ire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. O ther related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chil led water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, e tc. Another example of a system which involves several componen ts of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Eff icient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordi nation and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be comp leted within a reasonably period of time during which operating an d environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

F. Individual test result of any component, where r equired, will only be accepted when submitted with the test resul ts of related components and of the entire system.

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operati ng manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as h ereinafter specified. On-site training shall be videoed and a DVD turned over to the COR.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and o ne compact disc

(four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR co incidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance an d operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous oper ation for long

01 00 00 -17 periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall in clude an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenc ed to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exp loded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasi s shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory an d control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All nece ssary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the pi ece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals refer encing equipment similar to but of a different model, styl e, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified , factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed tra ining to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel i n the operation and complete maintenance for each piece o f equipment.

All such training will be at the job site and shall be videoed onto a DVD and turned over to the COR. These requir ements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections.

Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an in tegrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until inst ructions for all items included in the system have been complete d. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter -related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such t imes as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered conclu ded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thor ough coverage.

The contractor shall submit a course outline with a ssociated material to the COR for review and approval prior t o scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the ex pectations of

01 00 00 -18 the VA and the contractual requirements. The Depar tment of

Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the op inion of the

COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.25 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 installe d by Contractor will be furnished to Contractor at the newly constr ucted facility.

C. Contractor shall be prepared to receive thi s equipment from

Government and store or place such equipment not le ss than 90 days before Completion Date of project.

D. Notify COR in writing, 60 days in advance, of da te on which

Contractor will be prepared to receive equipment fu rnished by

Government. Arrangements will then be made by the G overnment for delivery of equipment.

1. Immediately upon delivery of equipment, Contract or shall arrange for a joint inspection thereof with a repre sentative of the Government. At such time the Contractor shal l acknowledge receipt of equipment described, make no tations, and immediately furnish the Government representati ve with a written statement as to its condition or shortages.

2. Contractor thereafter is responsible for such eq uipment until such time as acceptance of contract work is made by the

Government.

E. Equipment furnished by the Government will be de livered in a partially assembled (knock down) condition in accor dance with existing standard commercial practices, complete wi th all

01 00 00 -19 fittings, fastenings, and appliances necessary for connections to respective services installed under contract. All f ittings and appliances (i.e., couplings, ells, tees, nipples, p iping, conduits, cables, and the like) necessary to make t he connection between the Government furnished equipment item and the utility stub-up shall be furnished and installed by the con tractor at no additional cost to the Government.

F. Completely assemble and install the Government f urnished equipment in place ready for proper operation in ac cordance with specifications and drawings.

G. Furnish supervision of installation of equipment at construction site by qualified factory trained technicians regul arly employed by the equipment manufacturer.

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS (NOT USED)

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT (NOT

USED)

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN (NOT USED)

1.29 SAFETY SIGN (NOT USED)

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION (NOT USED)

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES (NOT USED)

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION (NOT USED)

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS (NOT USED)

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SECTION 013200.18

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Submittals Schedule.

3. Daily construction reports.

4. Field condition reports.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Activity: A discrete part of a project that can be identified for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the construction project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume time and resources.

1. Critical activities are activities on the critical path. They must start and finish on the planned early start and finish times.

2. Predecessor Activity: An activity that precedes another activity in the network.

3. Successor Activity: An activity that follows another activity in the network.

B. Cost Loading: The allocation of the schedule of values for the completion of an activity as scheduled. The sum of costs for all activities must equal the total Contract Sum unless otherwise approved by Architect.

C. CPM: Critical path method, which is a method of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships. Network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of Project.

D. Critical Path: The longest connected chain of interdependent activities through the network schedule that establishes the minimum overall Project duration and contains no float.

E. Float: The measure of leeway in starting and completing an activity.

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1. Float time is not for the exclusive use or benefit of either Owner or Contractor, but is a jointly owned, expiring Project resource available to both parties as needed to meet schedule milestones and Contract completion date.

2. Free float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without adversely affecting the early start of the successor activity.

3. Total float is the measure of leeway in starting or completing an activity without adversely affecting the planned Project completion date.

F. Fragnet: A partial or fragmentary network that breaks down activities into smaller activities for greater detail.

G. Major Area: A story of construction, a separate building, or a similar significant construction element.

H. Resource Loading: The allocation of manpower and equipment necessary for the completion of an activity as scheduled.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals Schedule: Submit three copies of schedule.

Arrange the following information in a tabular format:

1. Scheduled date for first submittal.

2. Specification Section number and title.

3. Submittal category (action or informational).

4. Name of subcontractor.

5. Description of the Work covered.

6. Scheduled date for Architect's final release or approval.

B. Preliminary Network Diagram: Submit two opaque copies, large enough to show entire network for entire construction period. Show logic ties for activities.

C. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Submit two opaque copies of initial schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

1. Submit an electronic copy of schedule, using software indicated, on CD-R, and labeled to comply with requirements for submittals. Include type of schedule

(Initial or Updated) and date on label.

D. CPM Reports: Concurrent with CPM schedule, submit three copies of each of the following computer-generated reports.

Format for each activity in reports shall contain activity

01 32 00.18 - 3 number, activity description, cost and resource loading, original duration, remaining duration, early start date, early finish date, late start date, late finish date, and total float in calendar days.

1. Activity Report: List of all activities sorted by activity number and then early start date, or actual start date if known.

2. Logic Report: List of preceding and succeeding activities for all activities, sorted in ascending order by activity number and then early start date, or actual start date if known.

3. Total Float Report: List of all activities sorted in ascending order of total float.

E. Daily Construction Reports: Submit two copies at [weekly]

[monthly] intervals.

F. Field Condition Reports: Submit two copies at time of discovery of differing conditions.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate contractors.

B. Coordinate Contractor's Construction Schedule with the

Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals

Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

1. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from parties involved.

2. Coordinate each construction activity in the network with other activities and schedule them in proper sequence.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTALS SCHEDULE

A. Preparation: Submit a schedule of submittals, arranged in chronological order by dates required by construction schedule. Include time required for review, resubmittal, ordering, manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates.

1. Coordinate Submittals Schedule with list of subcontracts, the Schedule of Values, and Contractor's

Construction Schedule.

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2. Submit concurrently with the first complete submittal of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2.2 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, GENERAL

A. Time Frame: Extend schedule from date established for the

Notice to Proceed to date of Substantial Completion.

1. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early completion date, unless specifically authorized by

Change Order.

B. Activities: Treat each story or separate area as a separate numbered activity for each principal element of the Work. Comply with the following:

1. Activity Duration: Define activities so no activity is longer than 20 days, unless specifically allowed by

Architect.

2. Procurement Activities: Include procurement process activities for the following long lead items and major items, requiring a cycle of more than 60 days, as separate activities in schedule. Procurement cycle activities include, but are not limited to, submittals, approvals, purchasing, fabrication, and delivery.

3. Submittal Review Time: Include review and resubmittal times indicated in Section 013300 - SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES in schedule. Coordinate submittal review times in Contractor's Construction Schedule with

Submittals Schedule.

4. Startup and Testing Time: Include not less than fuve

(5) days for startup and testing.

5. Substantial Completion: Indicate completion in advance of date established for Substantial

Completion, and allow time for Architect's administrative procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion.

6. Punch List and Final Completion: Include not more than 30 days for completion of punch list items and final completion.

C. Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated in the Contract Documents and as follows in schedule, and show how the sequence of the Work is affected.

1. Phasing: Arrange list of activities on schedule by phase.

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2. Work under More Than One Contract: Include a separate activity for each contract.

3. Work by Owner: Include a separate activity for each portion of the Work performed by Owner.

4. Products Ordered in Advance: Include a separate activity for each product. Include delivery date.

Delivery dates indicated stipulate the earliest possible delivery date.

5. Owner-Furnished Products: Include a separate activity for each product. Include delivery date indicated.

Delivery dates indicated stipulate the earliest possible delivery date.

6. Work Restrictions: Show the effect of the following items on the schedule:

a. Coordination with existing construction.

b. Limitations of continued occupancies.

c. Uninterruptible services.

d. Partial occupancy before Substantial Completion.

e. Use of premises restrictions.

f. Provisions for future construction.

g. Seasonal variations.

h. Environmental control.

7. Work Stages: Indicate important stages of construction for each major portion of the Work, including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Subcontract awards.

b. Submittals.

c. Purchases.

d. Mockups.

e. Fabrication.

f. Sample testing.

g. Deliveries.

h. Installation.

i. Tests and inspections.

j. Adjusting.

k. Curing.

l. Building flush-out.

m. Startup and placement into final use and operation.

8. Construction Areas: Identify each major area of construction for each major portion of the Work.

Indicate where each construction activity within a major area must be sequenced or integrated with other construction activities to provide for the following:

a. Structural completion.

b. Temporary enclosure and space conditioning.

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c. Permanent space enclosure.

d. Completion of mechanical installation.

e. Completion of electrical installation.

f. Substantial Completion.

D. Milestones: Include milestones indicated in the Contract

Documents in schedule, including, but not limited to, the

Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final

Completion.

E. Contract Modifications: For each proposed contract modification and concurrent with its submission, prepare a time-impact analysis using fragnets to demonstrate the effect of the proposed change on the overall project schedule.

F. Cost Correlation: Superimpose a cost correlation timeline, indicating planned and actual costs. On the line, show planned and actual dollar volume of the Work performed as of planned and actual dates used for preparation of payment requests.

G. Upcoming Work Summary: Prepare summary report indicating activities scheduled to occur or commence prior to submittal of next schedule update. Summarize the following issues:

1. Unresolved issues.

2. Unanswered Requests for Information.

3. Rejected or unreturned submittals.

4. Notations on returned submittals.

5. Pending modifications affecting the Work and Contract

Time.

H. Recovery Schedule: When periodic update indicates the Work is 14 or more calendar days behind the current approved schedule, submit a separate recovery schedule indicating means by which Contractor intends to regain compliance with the schedule. Indicate changes to working hours, working days, crew sizes, and equipment required to achieve compliance, and date by which recovery will be accomplished.

2.3 STARTUP CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Bar-Chart Schedule: Submit startup, horizontal, bar-chart-type construction schedule within seven days of date established for the Notice to Proceed.

B. Preparation: Indicate each significant construction activity separately. Identify first workday of each week

01 32 00.18 - 7 with a continuous vertical line. Outline significant construction activities for first 90 days of contsruction.

Include skeleton diagram for the remainder of the Work and a cash requirement prediction based on indicated activities.

2.4 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (CPM SCHEDULE)

A. General: Prepare network diagrams using AON (activity-on-node) format.

B. Preliminary Network Diagram: Submit diagram within 4 days of date established for the Notice to Proceed. Outline significant construction activities for the first [60] days of construction. Include skeleton diagram for the remainder of the Work and a cash requirement prediction based on indicated activities.

C. CPM Schedule: Prepare Contractor's Construction Schedule using a computerized,[ cost- and resource-loaded, time-scaled CPM network analysis diagram for the Work.

1. Develop network diagram in sufficient time to submit

CPM schedule so it can be accepted for use no later than 30 days after date established for the Notice to

Proceed.

a. Failure to include any work item required for performance of this Contract shall not excuse

Contractor from completing all work within applicable completion dates, regardless of

Architect's approval of the schedule.

2. Establish procedures for monitoring and updating CPM schedule and for reporting progress. Coordinate procedures with progress meeting and payment request dates.

3. Use "one workday" as the unit of time. Include list of nonworking days and holidays incorporated into the schedule.

D. CPM Schedule Preparation: Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the Work. Using the preliminary network diagram, prepare a skeleton network to identify probable critical paths.

1. Activities: Indicate the estimated time duration, sequence requirements, and relationship of each activity in relation to other activities. Include estimated time frames for the following activities:

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a.