VAPA-RVMU-Specifications_Vol_01.pdf

Amendment

No. Date

Solicitation No.

VA101-15-R-0123

Project No. 640-424

Specifications

Vol. 1 of 5 For: Research and VMU At: VA Medical Center – Palo Alto

3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, California 94304

Construction Documents

30 JULY 2015

Property of Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Medical Center, Palo Alto, California Proj. No. 640-424 Centers for Ambulatory Care, Polytrauma & Blind Rehabilitation Research and VMU

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1: DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

VOLUME 2: DIVISIONS 00, 02 - 14

VOLUME 3: DIVISIONS 21 - 23

VOLUME 4: DIVISIONS 25 - 41

VOLUME 5: APPENDICES A and B

VOLUME 1 OF 5

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 010000 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 013216.13 - NETWORK ANALYSIS SCHEDULES - MAJOR PROJECTS

SECTION 013323 - SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

SECTION 013526 – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 014219 - REFERENCE STANDARDS

SECTION 014339.13 - VISUAL MOCKUPS

SECTION 014529 - TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

SECTION 015719 - TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

SECTION 015813 - TEMPORARY SIGNAGE

SECTION 016000 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 017000 - EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 017419 - CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

SECTION 017700 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 018111 - SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

LEED REQUIREMENTS SCORECARD

LEED PRODUCT DATA SUBMITTAL FORM

SECTION 019100 - GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

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DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 000107 – SEALS

SECTION 000115 – LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 024100 - DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

SECTION 033300 – ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE

SECTION 034100 - PRECAST STRUCTURAL CONCRETE FOR STEAM TRENCHES

SECTION 034500 – PRECAST ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE

SECTION 035200 - INSULATING CONCRETE ROOF INSULATION

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

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DIVISION 05 - METALS

SECTION 051200 - STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

SECTION 051250 - ARCHITECTURALLY EXPOSED STRUCTURAL

SECTION 051260 - BUCKLING RESTRAINED BRACES

SECTION 053100 – STEEL DECKING

SECTION 053600 - COMPOSITE METAL DECKING

SECTION 054000 – COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

SECTION 055000 - METAL FABRICATIONS

SECTION 055113 – METAL PAN STAIRS

SECTION 057005 – LANDSCAPE METALWORK

SECTION 057100 – DECORATIVE METAL STAIRS

SECTION 057313 – GLAZED DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

SECTION 061000 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

SECTION 061663 – CEMENTITIOUS SHEATHING

SECTION 062000 - FINISH CARPENTRY

SECTION 066400 – PLASTIC PANELING

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 070800 – FACILITY EXTERIOR CLOSURE COMMISSIONING

SECTION 071113 – BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING (WP-4)

SECTION 071324 – PRE-APPLIED SHEET MEMBRANCE WATERPROOFING (WP-1)

SECTION 071352 - MODIFIED BITUMINOUS SHEET WATERPROOFING (WP-2)

SECTION 071413 – HOT FLUID-APPLIED RUBBERIZED ASPHALT WATERPROOFING(WP-3)

SECTION 072113 - THERMAL INSULATION

SECTION 072200 - ROOF AND DECK INSULATION

SECTION 072613.13 - CONCRETE SLAB APPLIED VAPOR RETARDER

SECTION 072713 – MODIFIED BITUMINOUS SHEET AIR BARRIERS

SECTION 074013 – METAL SIDING PANELS

SECTION 074113.16 – STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF PANELS

SECTION 074213.23 – METAL COMPOSITE MATERIAL WALL PANELS

SECTION 074229 - TERRACOTTA RAINSCREEN PANELS

SECTION 075216.13 - STYRENE-BUTADIENE-STYRENE MODIFIED BITUMINOUS

MEMBRANE ROOFING, COLD-APPLIED

SECTION 075423 – THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN (TPO) ROOFING

SECTION 076000 - FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

SECTION 077100 - ROOF SPECIALTIES

SECTION 078100 - APPLIED FIREPROOFING

SECTION 078400 – FIRESTOPPING

SECTION 079126 – MODULAR PIPE SEALS

SECTION 079200 - JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

SECTION 081113 - HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

SECTION 081119 – STAINLESS STEEL DOOR FRAMES

SECTION 081400 - INTERIOR WOOD DOORS

SECTION 083113 - ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

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SECTION 083300 – COILING DOORS AND GRILLES

SECTION 083473 – SOUND CONTROL DOOR ASSEMBLIES

SECTION 084113 - ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES

SECTION 084116 – INTERIOR ALUMINUM-FRAMED-STOREFRONTS

SECTION 084413 - GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS

SECTION 087100 - DOOR HARDWARE

SECTION 087113 - AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS

SECTION 087113.11 - LOW ENERGY POWER ASSIST DOOR OPERATORS

SECTION 088000 - GLAZING

SECTION 089000 - LOUVERS AND VENTS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

SECTION 090600 - SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES

SECTION 092216 - NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

SECTION 092400 – PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTERING

SECTION 092900 - GYPSUM BOARD

SECTION 093013 - CERAMIC/PORCELAIN TILING

SECTION 095100 - ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

SECTION 095126 – ALUMINUM PANEL CEILINGS

SECTION 095426 – LINEAR WOOD CEILINGS

SECTION 096513 - RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

SECTION 096516 - RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING

SECTION 096723.50 – RESINOUS EPOXY FLOORING (RES-5)

SECTION 096723.60 - RESINOUS (URETHANE AND EPOXY MORTAR) FLOORING (RES-6)

SECTION 096800 - CARPETING

SECTION 098433 – SOUND-ABSORBING WALL UNITS

SECTION 099100 – PAINTING

SECTION 099654 - POLYVINYLIDENE DIFLOUORIDE (PVDF) COATING SYSTEM

SECTION 099733.01 - RESINOUS COATING SYSTEMS FOR WALLS AND CEILINGS

(RES-C/W)

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

SECTION 101113 - MARKERBOARDS

SECTION 101400 – SIGNAGE & SCHEDULES

SECTION 102013 – INTERIOR SPECIALTIES

SECTION 102113 - TOILET COMPARTMENTS

SECTION 102123 – CUBICLE CURTAIN TRACKS

SECTION 102213 – WIRE MESH PARTITIONS

SECTION 102600 - WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

SECTION 102800 - TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

SECTION 104413 - FIRE PROTECTION CABINETS

SECTION 108113 - BIRD CONTROL DEVICES

SECTION 108200 – GREENSCREEN TREILLAGE

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

SECTION 111313 - LOADING DOCK BUMPERS

SECTION 112443.13 - WINDOW WASHING SYSTEMS SAFETY TIE-BACK ANCHOR

SECTION 113100 – RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCES

SECTION 115000 - MISCELLANEOUS LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

SECTION 115213 – PROJECTION SCREENS

SECTION 115313 - LABORATORY FUME HOODS

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SECTION 115353 - BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS AND LAMINAR AIRFLOW WORK

STATIONS

SECTION 115361 - CUSTOM FABRICATED LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

SECTION 117102 - LABORATORY WASHING AND STERILIZING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 117112 - ANIMAL DRINKING WATERING SYSTEM

SECTION 118119 – VACUUM BEDDING HANDLING SYSTEM

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

SECTION 122400 - WINDOW SHADES

SECTION 123100 - MANUFACTURED METAL CASEWORK

SECTION 123103 - FLEXIBLE CASEWORK SYSTEMS

SECTION 123200 – MANUFACTURED WOOD MODULAR CASEWORK

SECTION 123600 - COUNTERTOPS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 130541 - SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL

COMPONENTS

SECTION 132129 - CONSTANT TEMPERATURE ROOMS

SECTION 133423.26 – HAZMAT STORAGE UNIT

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 140800 – COMMISSIONING OF CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 142400 - HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS

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DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 210511 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 210800 – COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

SECTION 211313 – WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

SECTION 220511 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

SECTION 220512 - GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 220519 - METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

SECTION 220523 - GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

SECTION 220711 - PLUMBING INSULATION

SECTION 220800 - COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS

SECTION 221100 - FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION

SECTION 221123 - DOMESTIC WATER PUMPS

SECTION 221300 - FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING

SECTION 221333 - PACKAGED, SUBMERSIBLE SEWERAGE PUMP UNITS

SECTION 221400 - FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE

SECTION 221436 – PACKAGED, SUBMERSIBLE, DRAINAGE PUMP UNITS

SECTION 221500 - GENERAL SERVICE COMPRESSED-AIR SYSTEMS

SECTION 223500 - DOMESTIC WATER HEAT EXCHANGERS

SECTION 224000 - PLUMBING FIXTURES

SECTION 226200 - VACUUM SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

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SECTION 226300 - GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

SECTION 226600 - CHEMICAL-WASTE SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE

FACILITIES

SECTION 226719 – DE-IONIZED WATER EQUIPMENT

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

SECTION 230511 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

SECTION 230512 - GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION

EQUIPMENT

SECTION 230541 - NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 230593 - TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

SECTION 230711 – HVAC, PLUMBING, AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION

SECTION 230800 - COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS

SECTION 230923 - DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

SECTION 231123 - FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING

SECTION 232113 - HYDRONIC PIPING

SECTION 232123 - HYDRONIC PUMPS

SECTION 232213 - STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

SECTION 232223 - STEAM CONDENSATE PUMPS

SECTION 232300 - REFRIGERANT PIPING

SECTION 232500 - HVAC WATER TREATMENT

SECTION 233100 - HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

SECTION 233400 – HVAC FANS

SECTION 233600 - AIR TERMINAL UNITS

SECTION 233625 – AIRFLOW CONTROL SYSTEM

SECTION 233700 - AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

SECTION 233813 – COMMERCIAL CANOPY VAPOR HOODS

SECTION 234000 - HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES

SECTION 237200 - AIR-TO-AIR ENERGY RECOVERY EQUIPMENT

SECTION 237413 - OUTDOOR, CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS

SECTION 238100 - DECENTRALIZED UNITARY HVAC EQUIPMENT

SECTION 238123 – COMPUTER-ROOM AIR-CONDITIONERS

SECTION 238200 – CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS

SECTION 238216 – AIR COILS

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DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

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DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

SECTION 260511 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

SECTION 260513 - MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES

SECTION 260519 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

SECTION 260526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260533 - RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260541 - UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 260573 - OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY

SECTION 260800 - COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260923 - LIGHTING CONTROLS – NONVIVARIUM AREAS

SECTION 260924 – LIGHTING CONTROLS - VIVARIUM

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SECTION 261116 - SECONDARY UNIT SUBSTATIONS

SECTION 261313 - MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCHGEAR

SECTION 261333 – GENERATOR PARALLELING SWITCHGEAR

SECTION 262011 - ISOLATED POWER SYSTEMS

SECTION 262200 - LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

SECTION 262300 - LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR

SECTION 262413 - DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARDS

SECTION 262416 - PANELBOARDS

SECTION 262713 – ELECTRICAL METERING

SECTION 262726 - WIRING DEVICES

SECTION 262911 - MOTOR CONTROLLERS

SECTION 262921 - ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SECTION 263005 – PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)

SECTION 263623 - AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES

SECTION 264100 - FACILITY LIGHTNING PROTECTION

SECTION 264200 – CATHODIC PROTECTION

SECTION 264313 - SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE

SECTION 265100 - INTERIOR LIGHTING

SECTION 265571 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL EXAM LIGHTING FIXTURES

SECTION 265600 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 270511 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

SECTION 270526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

SECTION 270533 - RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

SECTION 270543 - UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 270800 – COMMISSIONING OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

SECTION 270811 - TESTING FOR COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 271100 - COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ROOM FITTINGS

SECTION 271313 - TELECOMMUNICATION BACKBONE TWISTED PAIR CABLING

SECTION 271314 - COMMUNICATIONS BACKBONE OSP TWISTED PAIR CABLING

SECTION 271323 - TELECOMMUNICATION BACKBONE ISP FIBER CABLING

SECTION 271324 - COMMUNICATIONS BACKBONE OSP FIBER CABLING

SECTION 271500 - COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING

SECTION 274116 - INTEGRATED AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 274131 - MASTER ANTENNA TV EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

SECTION 275116 - PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SECTION 280511 - BASIC SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 280513 - SECURITY SYSTEM CABLING

SECTION 280553 - SECURITY SYSTEM LABELING

SECTION 280800 - COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEM

SECTION 281300 - ACCESS AND ALARM MONITORING SYSTEM

SECTION 282600 - ENTRY PHONE SYSTEM

SECTION 283100 – DETECTION AND ALARM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

SECTION 312000 – EARTHWORK

SECTION 312319 – DEWATERING

SECTION 312323.33 - FLOWABLE FILL

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SECTION 315100 - EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND PROTECTION

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 320523 - CEMENT AND CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 321216 - ASPHALT PAVING

SECTION 321723 - PAVEMENT MARKINGS

SECTION 323153 – PERIMETER SECURITY FENCES AND GATES

SECTION 328400 - PLANTING IRRIGATION

SECTION 329000 – PLANTING

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

SECTION 330800 – COMMISSIONING FO SITE UTILITY SYSTEMS

SECTION 331000 - WATER UTILITIES

SECTION 333000 - SANITARY SEWER UTILITIES

SECTION 334000 - STORM SEWER UTILITIES

SECTION 334613 – FOUNDATION DRAINAGE

SECTION 335100 – NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION

SECTION 336300 – STEAM ENERGY DISTRIBUTION

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

SECTION 347513.13 – ACTIVE VEHICLE BARRIERS

DIVISION 41 – MATERIALS PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 412200 – HOISTS AND CRANES

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APPENDIX A – Geotechnical Investigation: Phase 2 Improvements – Packages 1, 2, 3, and 5

APPENDIX B – Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

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SECTION 010000

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 CONSTRUCTION FIRE SAFETY AND HEALTH

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 BIM IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT

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

AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 RECORD DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.20 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.21 TESTS

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

1.23 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.24 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.25 SAFETY SIGN

1.26 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.27 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

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1.28 ARCHEOLOGICAL MONITORING OF CULTURAL RESOURCES AND HISTORIC

PRESERVATION

1.29 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS1.1

Refer to Section 013526, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety andA.

infection control requirements.

GENERAL INTENTION1.2

Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations,A.

including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, VA Medical Center, Palo Alto, California as required by drawings and specifications. Parking and staging areas are very limited on campus. Contractors will be required to park off-site and transport their employees to and from the VA medical center campus.

The Work includes all labor, materials, equipment, supervision,B.

and other items necessary for the full and proper execution and performance of the Work. It is not intended that the Contract Documents include each and every sub-system and sub-component necessary to complete the Work properly. Sub-systems, sub-components or details required or normally included as trade practice may not be specifically mentioned or shown. Nevertheless, Contractor shall be responsible for each element of the Work.

Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointmentC.

with the Palo Alto Resident Engineers Office.

Offices of SmithGroup, Inc., as Architect-Engineers, will renderD.

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

All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shallE.

comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

Comply with VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) Rules ofF.

the Station attached to this Specification. Where there are conflicting requirements between the Contract Documents and the Rules of the Station, the more stringent provisions shall be followed, unless directed otherwise by the Resident Engineer.

Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proofG.

that a OSHA designated “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

Training:H.

All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall1.

have the 10-hour (for all workers) or 30-hour (Supervisory/managers and above) OSHA Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training, as determined by RE/COR acting as the Construction Safety Officer with input from the facility Construction Safety Committee.

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Submit training records of all such employees for approval2.

before the start of work.

VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during Construction,I.

dated 9/22/2011 in its entirety is made a part of this section

CLIN 001A, Base Proposal – Research and Veterinary Medical UnitJ.

(VMU) Building: General Construction: Work includes the construction of approximately 95,000 GSF 2-story building with below grade VMU floor, a utility level of approximately 31,000 GSF, a loading dock, and associated utilities, site demolition, landscape and hardscape as described in the documents. Period of Performance: 910 calendar days.

CLIN 001B, Physical Security: Provide separate cost (extract fromK.

CLIN 001A) for portions of the building systems and materials designated on the drawings and/or in the specifications to provide physical security for the building structure and systems.

CLIN 001C, Unit Prices for removal and disposal of Class 1, ClassL.

2 and Class 3 contaminated soil and material: Provide a unit price for removal and disposal of each ton of contaminated soil or other contaminated building material for each, Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3. The three unit prices shall each include all the costs associated with hauling and disposal of contaminated soil and materials at designated disposal sites, plus contractor’s overhead and profit.

CLIN 002, Deduct Alternate 1: Delete providing selectedM.

manufactured, metal movable and flexible casework systems (including movable tables, table-based bench systems and movable storage units), and other items as indicated on Drawing Numbers QL0.0.1, QL0.0.2, QL0.0.6, QL0.0.8. The specific casework is indicated QL0.1.1—QL0.4.6. These casework systems and related tops will be furnished by others but installed in this contract. Change from CC to VC.

CLIN 003, Deduct Alternate 2: Delete providing and installing twoN.

cylinder corrals (equipment number EQ1.06.101 and EQ1.06.102), and delete providing and installing ten cylinder holders (equipment numbers EQ1.07.101 through EQ1.107.111 inclusive). Change from CC to VV. Also, delete providing five ice machines (equipment numbers EQ1.10.101 to EQ1.10.105 inclusive), provide complete installation including plumbing hook ups and floor drains for ice machines.

Equipment will be furnished by others but installed in this contract. Change from CC to VC.

CLIN 004, Deduct Alternate 3: Delete the casework and tops inO.

rooms: V-111A (see Drawing Number AE2.1.1D), V-111D (see Drawing Number AE2.1.1D), V-121 (see drawing Number AE2.1.1D), V-132 (see Drawing Number AE2.1.1D), V-331A (see Drawing Number AE2.1.1A), 1-226 (see Drawing Number AE2.1.3A), 1-422 (see drawing Number AE2.1.3D), 2-226 (see Drawing Number AE2.1.4A), and 2-422 (see drawing Number 2.1.4D). General Contractor to provide utility coordination, sinks faucets, valves fittings etc., hard utility connections and installation.

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CLIN 005, Deduct Alternate 4: Delete all hydroseed and irrigationP.

north of lab building up to the northern most sidewalk. Refer to LP1.1.0 Legend and LP7.1.1 Planting Plan. Also, delete 43 trees total: (13) ULM PAR, (5) ARB UNE and (25) CAR BET. Refer to LP1.1.0 Legend and LP7.1.1 Planting Plan.

CLIN 006, Deduct Alternate 5: Delete all planting and irrigation,Q.

except for planting and irrigation above structure and in bioswales. Note trees will remain in bioswales. Refer to LP1.1.0 Legend, LP7.1.2 Planting Plan, and LI1.1.2 Irrigation Plan.

CLIN 007, Deduct Alternate 6: Delete providing one LED,R.

Double-headed Surgical Light (equipment number EQ3.15.204A) and Surgical Boom (equipment number EQ3.15.204B). Provide all related utilities and support. Equipment will be furnished by others but installed in this contract. Change from CC to VC.

CLIN 008, Deduct Alternate 7: Delete providing one Cage and RackS.

Washer (Cage Washer #1, equipment number EQ1.11.201), provide installation. Equipment will be furnished by others but installed in this contract. Change from CC to VC.

CLIN 009, Deduct Alternate 8: Delete providing and installing oneT.

Pouch Machine (equipment number EQ1.13.101A) and one Manifold Unit and Ultra Filtration Systems (equipment number EQ1.13.101B).

Equipment will be furnished by others but installed in this contract. Change from CC to VC.

CLIN 010, Deduct Alternate 9: Delete providing 41 BiologicalU.

Safety Cabinets (equipment number EQ1.02.104.01A2 through EQ1.02.104.11A2 inclusive, EQ1.02.104.19A2 through EQ1.02.104.22A2 inclusive, EQ1.02.104.28A2, EQ1.02.104.30A2, EQ1.02.104.38A2 through EQ1.02.104.61A2 inclusive). Equipment will be furnished by others but installed in this contract. Change from CC to VC.

CLIN 011, Deduct Alternate 10: Delete ceramic frit “Type 2” fromV.

all glazing (see Drawing Numbers series AE4.3.X). For glazing noted as G5 provide G1, for glazing noted as G4 provide G7, for glazing noted as G3 provide G2 and for glazing noted as G6 provide G8.

CLIN 012, Deduct Alternate 11: Delete Passenger Elevator P2 andW.

provide for future Duplex operation with Passenger Elevator P1.

Drill well hole of sufficient depth to accommodate future jack installation, remove all spoils. Provide iron or steel casing not less than 0.375-inch thick, at least 15.2 mm (6 in.) larger in diameter than the future cylinder. The Elevator Contractor shall demonstrate to the Resident Engineer that the casing has been accurately set, positioned, and plumbed to accept the plunger assembly. Close the bottom with a minimum of 15.2 mm (6 in.) of concrete. Weld ¼” cap on top of cylinder to prevent water and debris from collecting in casing. Provide watertight joint between the casing and the pit floor at bottom of pit. Provide complete entrance assembly at all levels including frame, doors, sills, hangers, tracks, struts, fascia to match Passenger Elevator P1.

Doors shall be pinned shut to prevent opening.

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CLIN 013, Deduct Alternate 12: Delete Service Elevator S1 andX.

provide for future Duplex operation with Service Elevator S2.

Drill well hole of sufficient depth to accommodate future jack installation, remove all spoils. Provide iron or steel casing not less than 0.375-inch thick, at least 15.2 mm (6 in.) larger in diameter than the future cylinder. The Elevator Contractor shall demonstrate to the Resident Engineer that the casing has been accurately set, positioned, and plumbed to accept the plunger assembly. Close the bottom with a minimum of 15.2 mm (6 in.) of concrete. Weld ¼” cap on top of cylinder to prevent water and debris from collecting in casing. Provide watertight joint between the casing and the pit floor at bottom of pit. Provide complete entrance assembly at all levels including frame, doors, sills, hangers, tracks, struts, fascia to match Service Elevator S2.

Doors shall be pinned shut to prevent opening.

AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 2 compact discs of specifications andY.

drawings may be requested by the contractor.

CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS1.3

Security Plan:A.

The security plan defines both physical and administrative1.

security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all2.

sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

Security Procedures:B.

General Contractor's employees shall not enter the project1.

site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

For working outside the regular hours• as defined in the2.

contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

No photography of VA premises is allowed without written3.

permission of the Medical Center. Coordinate permission with the Resident Engineer.

VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project4.

site and order General Contractor™s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

Key Control:C.

The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock1.

combinations to the Resident Engineer for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock2.

cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 087100, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

Document Control:D.

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Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub1.

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of œsensitive information .

The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all2.

drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and3.

drawings may be marked Law Enforcement Sensitive or œSensitive Unclassified•. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted4.

from the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer.

All paper waste or electronic media such as CDs and diskettes5.

shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the

VA.

Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer6.

immediately when there is a loss or compromise of œsensitive information•.

All electronic information shall be stored in specified7.

location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings,a.

both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the EDMS system.

Sensitive information• including drawings and otherb.

documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

Motor Vehicle RestrictionsE.

Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any1.

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.

Due to a significant number of on-going major construction2.

projects at the VA Medical Center, Palo Alto, there will be NO PARKING available on the medical center campus for the personal vehicles of the contractor and subcontractor’s employees for the duration of this contract. An extremely limited number of contractor owned vehicles will be permitted as necessary for the execution prosecution of the work.

CONSTRUCTION FIRE SAFETY AND HEALTH1.4

Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part ofA.

this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):1.

E84-2009 Surface Burning Characteristics of Buildinga.

Materials

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):2.

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10-2010 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishersa.

30-2008 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Codeb.

51B-2009 Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding,c.

Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2011 National Electrical Coded.

101-2012 Life Safety Codee.

241-2009 Standard for Safeguarding Construction,f.

Alteration, and Demolition Operations

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):3.

29 CFR 1910 General Industry and Health Standardsa.

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations forb.

Construction

VHA Directive 2005-0074.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):5.

40 CFR 61 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Aira.

Pollutants

40 CFR 261 Characteristics of Hazardous Wasteb.

California Code of Regulations (CCR)6.

Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 3.2 California Occupationala.

Safety and Health Regulations (Cal/OSHA)

Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4 Construction Safety Ordersb.

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)7.

AGC-101 Manual of Accident Prevention for Constructiona.

Construction Safety and Health Plan: Establish and maintain aB.

Construction Safety and Health Plan in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Resident Engineer for review for compliance with VHA Directive 2005-007, NFPA 101 and NFPA 241.Prior to beginning work, all employees of the contractor and/or any subcontractors shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAPAHCS safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAPAHCS equipment, etc. Provide documentation to the Resident Engineer that all construction workers have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

The Construction Safety and Health Plan shall include but is1.

not limited to the following:

Fire and life safety.a.

Noise and vibration exposure and control.b.

Infection control risk assessment.c.

Dust control.d.

Fall protection.e.

Personnel protective equipment.f.

Control of hazardous energy.g.

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Electrical safety and related work practices.h.

Hazardous materials exposure, handling, and management.i.

Work in confined spaces.j.

Safety barriers and signages.k.

Safety meetings and briefings.l.

Emergency procedures.m.

Accident reporting.n.

The Construction Safety and Health Plan shall comply with2.

VAPAHCS Rules of the Station guidelines and procedures.

The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability forC.

compliance with all applicable codes, standards and regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of the Work, and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on the Contractor's part, or that of the Contractor's employees or subcontractors, that results from illness, injury, or death.

Accident Prevention and Protection of Lives, Health, andD.

Property: Exercise precaution at all times for the protection of all persons, including employees of the Contractor, employees of VAPAHCS, patients, and visitors; and for the protection of property. Comply with safety provisions of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and AGC Manual of Accident Prevention for Construction to guard against and eliminate all hazards from machinery, equipment, openings, power lines, and all other hazards resulting from or as required for the execution of the Work.

Safety Meeting: Prior to commencing construction, representativesE.

of the Contractor, including the principal on-site project representative and one or more safety representatives, shall meet with designated representatives of the Contracting Officer's representative for the purpose of reviewing the Contractor's safety and health requirements.

The Contractor's Safety and Health Plan shall be reviewed and1.

implementation of safety and health provisions pertinent to the Work shall be discussed.

Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed accessF.

to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds,G.

and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).

Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintainH.

installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

Means of Egress: Unless otherwise noted, Do not block exiting forI.

occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with Resident Engineer.

Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free andJ.

unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to Resident Engineer.

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Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers inK.

construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and useL.

liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordanceM.

with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Resident Engineer.

Obtain permits in accordance with VAPAHCS Rules of the Station. .

Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entireN.

construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Resident Engineer.

Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to constructionO.

areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction.

In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. RemoveP.

from buildings daily.

Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operationsQ.

in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

If required, submit documentation to the Resident Engineer thatR.

personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS1.5

The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage ofA.

materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) andB.

utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by theC.

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

Working space and space available for storing materials shall beD.

as determined by the Resident Engineer.

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Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable toE.

their conduct.

Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little asF.

possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with1.

normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned2.

areas.

Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required3.

to remain in operation.

Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes,G.

electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Resident Engineer. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved:

Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a publicH.

utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

Sequence of Work: The Medical Center must maintain its operationI.

24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Resident Engineer with a detailed schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

In addition, Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Resident Engineer and Contractor

Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin,J.

Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by Resident Engineer.

Relocate construction fence as required and as approved byK.

Resident Engineer to accommodate changing project limits and conditions.

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Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services forL.

Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc.

of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Resident Engineer.

No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or1.

electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior written approval of Resident Engineer. 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 the Medical Center Director¢s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such2.

services to Resident Engineer, in writing, thirty (30) calendar days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall be per the VAPAHCS Rules of the Stations shutdown/outage requirements.

All utility interruptions shall be scheduled and performed by the Contractor on a weekend, unless approved by the Resident Engineer and Medical Center.

Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of3.

request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center.

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

Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in4.

writing, at least 30 calendar days in accordance with VAPAHCS Rules of the Station, prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Resident Engineer.

In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be5.

interrupted on approval of Resident Engineer. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a6.

public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables,M.

conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

To minimize interference of construction activities with flow ofN.

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to1.

occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times. Road and lane closures shall be requested for approval. Notification of lane closure shall be provided in writing a minimum of 30 cal days.

Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and2.

removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the Resident Engineer. Provide notice a minimum of 30 cal days.

Coordinate the work for this contract with other constructionO.

operations as directed by Resident Engineer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

The latest version of The VA BIM (Building Information Modeling)P.

Guide shall be incorporated by reference and its standards followed.

A BIM management plan (BMP) shall be submitted for VA approval1.

as per 3.2 Construction BMP of the VA BIM Guide, outlining the strategy and schedule for utilizing BIM technology to execute construction related activities and project coordination.

A Construction BIM Manager shall be submitted for VA approval2.

as per 4.3 Construction BIM Manager of the VA BIM Guide. The individual shall have the appropriate level of relevant experience required for the project complexity and acquisition delivery strategy.

Software used for Design and Construction BIM work shall be3.

tested for compatibility. The use of software that is not IFC compliant in the preparation of models is only permitted with the permission of VA. Versioning of software shall be managed by the BIM teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Upon award of the contract, a Project Kickoff BIM Standards4.

Meeting shall be scheduled with all the key players of the BIM team to include VA, Design Architect/Engineer, and relevant subcontractors.

A BIM Coordination Room(s) shall be provided during5.

construction for facilitating BIM design review and clash detection/coordination where all team members can meet. For each BIM Coordination Room, appropriate equipment and tools shall be provided by the Contractor.

A BIM computer and software shall be made available for VA6.

Resident Engineer, Design Team, and contractor use in the BIM Coordination room. The computer shall have the latest construction BIM documents. The computer shall have the latest versions of BIM software use by the contractor and architect/engineer and shall be made available to the VA Resident Engineer for Collaboration, Space and Medical Equipment Validation, Energy Analysis, Visualization for Communication, Functional Analysis, and Constructability. The contractor shall make this computer available to the VA Resident Engineer upon request.

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The Contractor shall link BIM to the project schedule as a7.

communication method to coordinate with the Medical Center and the VA Resident Engineer logistics that affect medical center operations or require shutdown of any affected facilities and utilities as per 7.7 Communication of Construction Scheduling and Sequencing of the VA BIM Guide.e.

The contractor shall provide COBIE commissioning as per 7.88.

COBIE/Commissioning of the VA BIM Guide.

The contractor shall follow all standards stated in the VA BIM9.

Guide to include approved BIM Software, modeling requirements, project folder structure, and security.

The contractor shall provide final BIM electronic files at10.

project completion to the VA Resident Engineer. Deliverables shall include all electronic files created or modified during construction and shall be provided to the VA on CDs.

All BIM electronic files and deliverables become the sole11.

property of the VA.

If any provision of the Contract conflicts with the VA BIM Guide,Q.

the VA BIM Guide shall govern.

PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,1.6

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures,A.

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

The Contractor shall protect from damage all existingB.

improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

Refer to Section 015719, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, forC.

additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

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Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities,"D.

which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified.