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Construct 1st & 2nd floors of Building 405 Project 676-18-107

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VA MEDICAL CENTER

TOMAH, WISCONSIN

DIVISIONS 00-14

SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 1 OF 2

VA TOMAH MEDICAL CENTER Project No. 676-18-107

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION 1ST & 2ND FLOOR B405 07/27/2017

VOLUME 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 10-13

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-13

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 10-13 01 42 19 Reference Standards 10-13 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 10-13 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 10-13

01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS 12-16

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 10-13

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-13 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 10-13 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 10-13

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-13 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 07 84 00 Firestopping 10-13 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-13

10-13

Project Schedules 01 32 16.15 10-13

12-09-13

00 01 10-2

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 10-13 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 10-13 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 10-13 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 10-13 08 33 13 Coiling Counter Doors 10-13 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 10-13 08 71 00 Door Hardware 10-13 08 80 00 Glazing 10-13 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 10-13

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 10-13 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 10-13 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 10-13 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 10-13 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 10-13 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 10-13 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 10-13 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 10-13 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-13 09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 10-13 09 91 00 Painting 10-13

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 10-13 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-13 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 10-13 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 10-13 10 51 29 Lockers

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 06 00 Schedule of Equipment

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 10-13 12 36 00 Countertops 10-13

Interior Signage 10-1310 14 00

DIVISION 14 – Conveying Equipment

DIVISION 13 – Special Construction Not Used

Not Used

00 01 10-3

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

VOLUME 2 – TABLE OF CONTENTS

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 11-09 21 10 00 Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems 09-11 21 12 00 Fire-Suppression Standpipes 12-05 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 05-08

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 04-11 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 12-09 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 05-11 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-11 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 12-09 22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 12-09 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 03-11 22 42 26 Commercial Disposers 11-10

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-10 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 11-10

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 05-11 23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 05-11

23 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS 12-16

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-09 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-09 23 38 13 Residential Kitchen Hoods 01-11 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

00 01 10-4

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-12 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 12-12 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 09-10

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 09-10 26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 12-12

26 24 16 Panelboards 12-12 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 12-12 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 12-12 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 12-12 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 12-12

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 11-09 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 10-06 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 12-05 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-05 27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 10-06 27 51 16 Public Address Systems 01-10 27 52 23 Nurse Call Systems 01-10

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION 1ST & 2ND FLOOR B405 8/25/2017

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

SITE PLANNING

GI001 PROJECT COVER SHEET

GI002 SITE LOCATION SHEET

GI003 DRAWING SYMBOLS & DEFINIITIONS

GI010 ABBREVIATIONS

VF101 EXISTING CONDITIONS

ARCHITECTURAL

FP001 FIRE PROTECTION AND CODE DATA SHEET

FP101 FIRE PROTECTION AND CODE REVIEW PLAN - LEVEL ONE

FP102 FIRE PROTECTION AND CODE REVIEW PLAN - LEVEL TWO

AS101 FLOOR PLAN LEVEL ONE

AS102 FLOOR PLAN LEVEL TWO

AS201 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN LEVEL ONE

AS202 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN LEVEL TWO

AS701 ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS702 ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS703 ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS704 ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS705 ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS800 INTERIOR ELEVATION MOUNTING HEIGHTS

AS900 INTERIOR DETAILS PARTITIONS

AS920 DOOR SCHEDULE

AS921 DOOR TYPES, FRAME TYPES, DOOR AND MISC DETAILS

AS930 INTERIOR DETAILS, CEILINGS

AS950 ROOM FINISHES & EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

AS951 ROOM FINISHES DETAILS

AS960 INTERIOR DETAILS CASEWORK

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AS961 INTERIOR DETAILS CASEWORK

ID101 INTERIOR FINISH AND WALL PROTECTION PLAN LEVEL ONE

ID102 INTERIOR FINISH AND WALL PROTECTION PLAN LEVEL TWO

AS301 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS302 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

FIRE SPRINKLER COVER SHEET FS001

FS101

FS102

FIRST FLOOR FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN

SECOND FLOOR FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN

SANITARY

MP101A MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN AREA A - PIPING

MP101B MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN AREA B - PIPING

MP102A MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN AREA A - PIPING

MP102B MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN AREA B - PIPING

MP201 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PIPING - DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1

MP501 MECHANICAL PIPING DETAILS

MP502 MECHANICAL PIPING DETAILS

FS001

FS101

FS102

FIRE SUPPRESSION

FIRE SPRINKLER COVER SHEET

FIRST FLOOR FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN

SECOND FLOOR FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN

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PLUMBING

PL001

PL100A

PL100B

PL101A

PL101B

PL102A

PL102B

PL301

PL302

PL303

PL401

GENERAL PLUMBING NOTES AND SCHEDULES

BELOW GRADE PLUMBING PLAN - AREA A

BELOW GRADE PLUMBING PLAN - AREA B

FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - AREA A

FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - AREA B

SECOND FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - AREA A

SECOND FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - AREA B

SANITARY PLUMBING ISOMETRICS

WATER PLUMBING ISOMETRICS

STORM PLUMBING ISOMETRICS

PLUMBING DETAILS

HEATING, VENTILATING, AIRCONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

MH001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

MH002 MECHANICAL GENERAL LEGENDS AND SYMBOLS

MH101A MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN AREA A - DUCTWORK

MH101B MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN AREA B - DUCTWORK

MH102A MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN AREA A - DUCTWORK

MH102B MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN AREA B - DUCTWORK

M402 MECHANICAL SECTION VIEWS

M403 MECHANICAL SECTION VIEW

M404 MECHANICAL ROOM SECTION VIEWS

MH501 MECHANICAL DUCTWORK DETAILS

MH502 MECHANICAL DUCTWORK DETAILS

MH603 MECHANICAL SCHEDULE SHEET

MH606 MECHANICAL SCHEDULE SHEET

MH607 MECHANICAL SCHEDULE SHEET

MH608 MECHANICAL SCHEDULE SHEET

MI501 MECHANICAL CONTROL DETAILS

MI503 MECHANICAL CONTROL DETAILS

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ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL - SCHEDULES, LEGENDS & NOTES

ED001 ELECTRICAL DEMO PLAN FIRST FLOOR

ED002 ELECTRICAL DEMO PLAN SECOND FLOOR

EL101A ELECTRICAL - FIRST FLOOR - LIGHTING PLAN AREA A

EL101B ELECTRICAL - FIRST FLOOR - LIGHTING PLAN AREA B

EL102A ELECTRICAL - SECOND FLOOR - LIGHTING PLAN AREA A

EL102B ELECTRICAL - SECOND FLOOR - LIGHTING PLAN AREA B

EP101A ELECTRICAL - FIRST FLOOR - POWER PLAN AREA A

EP101B ELECTRICAL - FIRST FLOOR - POWER PLAN AREA B

EP102A ELECTRICAL - SECOND FLOOR - POWER PLAN AREA A

EP102B ELECTRICAL - SECOND FLOOR - POWER PLAN AREA B

EP502 ELECTRICAL - PANELBOARDS FIRST FLOOR

EP503 ELECTRCIAL - PANELBOARDS SECOND FLOOR

ET101A ELECTRICAL - FIRST FLOOR - SYSTEMS PLAN AREA A

ET101B ELECTRICAL - FIRST FLOOR - SYSTEMS PLAN AREA B

ET102A ELECTRICAL - SECOND FLOOR - SYSTEMS PLAN AREA A

ET102B ELECTRICAL - SECOND FLOOR - SYSTEMS PLAN AREA B

EY101 ELECTRICAL - BLDG LINK - LIGHTING, POWER & SYSTEMS PLANS

EY102 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EY103 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EY104 ELECTRCIAL SCHEDULES

EY106 ELECTRICAL DETAILS COMMUNICATION RACKS

FA101A ELECTRICAL - FIRST FLOOR - FIRE ALARM PLAN AREA "A"

FA101B ELECTRICAL - FIRST FLOOR - FIRE ALARM PLAN AREA "B"

FA102A ELECTRICAL - SECOND FLOOR - FIRE ALARM PLAN AREA "A"

FA102B ELECTRICAL - SECOND FLOOR - FIRE ALARM PLAN AREA "B"

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COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION 1ST & 2ND FLOOR B405 07/25/2017

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT 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 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.27 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTAITON

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. The Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing interior utilities/services, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the completion of the 1st & 2nd floors of the existing building 405 as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center VA COR.

C. All employees of general contractor and Contractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

D. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a

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

E. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or sub-Contractors shall have the 10- hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

2. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Base Bid:

1. See bid schedule in the solicitation document

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B. DEDUCT ALTERNATES: The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment pricing credit to accomplish:

1. Deduct Alternate 1.

a. See bid schedule in the solicitation document.

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 1 sets of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at

Contractor's expense, from reproducible sepia prints furnished by

Issuing Office. Such sepia prints shall be returned to the

Issuing Office immediately after printing is completed.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENETS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 5 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.

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 the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting

Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information.”

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

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive

Unclassified.” Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project.

Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site 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 (5 to 10) permits shall be issued for

General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this

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

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

E84-2007.............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2006..............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2003..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2003.............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2005..............National Electrical Code

241-2004.............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926..........Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program 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 the VA COR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SAMPLES AND

SHOP DRAWINGS. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they 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, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, 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).

E. Temporary Construction Partitions: Construct temporary barriers IAW drawings and specifications

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F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70 and project specifications.

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with VA

Project Manager.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to the VA Project Manager.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA

241, VA safety requirements, project specifications, and NFPA 10.

J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

K. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with the VA COR. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center.

Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the VA COR.

L. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with the VA Project

Manager.

M. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with the VA Project Manager. Obtain burn permits from the VA Project Manager prior commencing any hot work.

N. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to VA Project Manager.

O. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

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P. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

Q. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the 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. The contractor may elect to store material off site, but the contractor shall do so at their own expense. The contractor shall not be reimbursed for costs associated with temporary storage of material or protection regardless of where the material is stored.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

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

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the VA COR. Contractor shall not be compensated for

01 00 00 - 9 storage costs associated with material stored off site regardless if partial payment of said material is approved.

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others

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

G. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, minimum 6 feet in 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 or repair the fence when directed by COR.

H. When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

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

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

I. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of VA COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without 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

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SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

COR, in writing, 240 hours in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

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

K. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical

Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

L. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the VA COR in which alterations occur and areas

01 00 00 - 11 which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of the

VA COTR to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by

Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, in accordance with FAR Clause

52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, FAR Clause 52.243-4, Changes, and

VAAR Clause 852.236-88, Contract Changes-Supplement.

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

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures;

and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, 01 00 00 - 12 from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-9, Protection of Existing

Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements.

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

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

C. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities." 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 contractor and affected

Contractors 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. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and

01 00 00 - 13 provide regular collection of wastes;

- Locating equipment wash-down areas on site, and providing appropriate control of wash-waters;

- Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials;

and

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be modified accordingly in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-2, Differing Site

Conditions, FAR Clause 52.243-4, Changes, and VAAR Clause 852.236-88, Contract Changes- Supplement.

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-4, Physical Data.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-17, Layout of Work.

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the COTR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COTRD. Paragraphs A, B, &

C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by the VA COR.

If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the VA COTR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e.

transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, 01 00 00 - 15 coordinated and adjusted. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the

Government. Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

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

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

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. The Contractor and his personnel shall be permitted use of the existing elevator, subject to the following provisions:

1. Contractor shall make arrangements with the VA COR for use of elevator. Contractor may mot obtain elevator for exclusive use.

2. Prior to the use of elevator, the Contractor shall survey the existing conditions of the elevator, document wall and finish conditions and provide to the COR.

3. The contractor shall be responsible for protecting the elevator while using the equipment and shall not overload the capacity of the

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4. All elevator parts worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts. This shall be determined by the COR designated safety inspector after temporary use and before acceptance by the Government. Submit report to the COR for approval.

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable 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.

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. Electricity:

a. Medium projects: For projects requiring more than existing outlets, the

Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, may install and maintain a temporary connection to the existing VA system of up to a 50 A service panel. The Government will provide the electricity without charge. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any electricity furnished. The Contractor will coordinate with the

Contracting Officer's Representative for acceptable connection locations.

b. Large projects: For projects requiring more than a 50 A service panel, 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 connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance 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.

i. Connection to VA systems: If a connection is made to existing VA services, then payment will be made to the VA. Contractor is responsible to coordinate with the COR and local fiscal department for payments. All utility payments must be provided to the Government prior to final acceptance. The Contractor will coordinate with the

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Contracting Officer's Representative for acceptable connection locations. Refer to specification 25 10 10 for meter requirements.

1. Rate application: Pricing will be directly based upon utility invoices to the facility for the months involved and will apply a generic rate [ overall facility electrical cost * contractor usage {kWh} / overall facility electrical usage {kWh} ] for the applicable period.

ii. Connection to external utility provider: If a separate utility meter is installed, then the Contractor is responsible for full and complete payment to the utility company to the date of final acceptance. The Contractor will coordinate with the local electrical provider (Alliant Energy) for providing and maintaining service, as well as for removal of service prior to contract completion.

B. Water: The Government will provide the use of existing water outlets and the associated water. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished.

C. Natural Gas:

a. Large projects: For minor construction projects with new space, 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 connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of natural gas used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance 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.

i. Connection to external utility provider: If a separate utility meter is installed, then the Contractor is responsible for full and complete payment to the utility company to the date of final acceptance. The

Contractor will coordinate with the local natural gas provider (WE

Energies) for providing and maintaining service.

D. Fuel: LP gas, fuel oil, and all other utility sources will be furnished by the Contractor.

1.20 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

A. The contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.21 TESTS

A. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and

01 00 00 - 18 make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Provide completed manufacturer start-up checklists for each individual piece of equipment/system to the COR. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested documentation and process has been completed and approved by the COR.

B. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the COR. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

C. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire complex which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a complex which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feed water, condensate and other related components.

C. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably short period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant.

D. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals (four copies each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering

01 00 00 - 19 all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary 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 piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed instructions to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems.

All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the

COTR and shall be considered concluded only when the COTR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The Department of

Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COTR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.23 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. Refer to FAR Clause 52.245-1, Government-Furnished Property.

1.24 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign where directed by the COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 0.7 mm (24 gage) galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 100 by 100 mm (4 inch by 4 inch) posts (or equivalent

01 00 00 - 20 round posts) set 1200 mm (four feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 900 mm (three feet) above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 50 x

100 mm (two by four inch) material as directed.

B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two coats of white gloss paint.

Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by the COTR.

D. Detail drawing of construction sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is shown on the drawings.

1.25 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 19 mm (3/4 inch) thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm(four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm

(three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by COTR.

C. Detail Drawing Number 45 of safety sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is shown on the drawings.

D. Post the number of accident free days on a daily basis.

1.26 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the

Contractor shall immediately notify the COTR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

1.27 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, furnish the VA's

COR an average of 25 views of digital color images per month. These digital views shall be taken of the exterior and/or interior depending on the location of the progress made during the construction. The subject matter of these pictures shall be representative of the work being done during the construction period through to the end of the construction. Provide the photos taken for the month to the COR electronically, or on a CD. A CD that contains all of the photos taken for the project is also required at the end of the project.

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