VAMC 540-26-110 Specifications.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VHA

MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

VAMC: LOUIS A JOHNSON

Location: ONE MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, CLARKSBURG WEST VIRGINIA, 26301 Department: FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE / PROJECTS ENGINEERING Project no. & Name: 540-26-110 FY26 HALLS & WALLS (SECVA) - Clarksburg Submission Date: 31.3.2026

SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 01-24 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-25 01 35 26 Safety Requirements for Major Projects 05-24 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 01-21 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 06-25

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 01-18 09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 01-21 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security 09-11

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Sheet Number

DWG.

NO. Drawing Title

1 of 24 CS001 Project Cover Sheet

2 of 24 A01 Project General Notes, Phasing, and

ICRA

3 of 24 A02 First Floor ED Waiting General Notes 4 of 24 A03 1st Floor ED Waiting Coded Drawing

5 of 24 A04 1st Floor ED Waiting Coded Drawing Match Line 1

6 of 24 A05 1st Floor ED Waiting Coded Drawing Match Line 2

7 of 24 A06 1st Floor ED Waiting Reflected Ceiling Plan - Bid Deduct

8 of 24 A07 1st Floor ED Waiting Existing Conditions Photographic Repository

9 of 24 A08 2nd Floor Main Corridor General Notes 10 of 24 A09 2nd Floor Main Corridor Coded Notes 11 of 24 A10 2nd Floor Coded Drawing Match Line 1 12 of 24 A11 2nd Floor Coded Drawing Match Line 2 13 of 24 A12 2nd Floor Coded Drawing Match Line 3 14 of 24 A13 2nd Floor Coded Drawing Match Line 4

15 of 24 A14 2nd Floor Main Corridor Existing Conditions Photographic Repository Match Line 1

16 of 24 A15 2nd Floor Main Corridor Existing Conditions Photographic Repository Match Line 2

17 of 24 A16 2nd Floor Main Corridor Existing Conditions Photographic Repository Match Line 3

18 of 24 A17 2nd Floor Main Corridor Existing Conditions Photographic Repository Match Line 4

19 of 24 Appendix

20 of 24 A18 Infection Control Risk Assessment - Scoped Work Class Table

21 of 24 A19 1st Floor ED Waiting Existing Conditions Photographic Repository 1-15

22 of 24 A20 2nd Floor Main Corridor Existing Conditions Photographic Repository 1-21

23 of 24 A21 Basis of Design

24 of 24 A22 Contractual Records Management Obligations

Supplemental Existing Condition Drawing Binder

1 of 6 1-03 1st Floor Addition - 1986 Original Build As-Built

2 of 6 1-13 1st Floor Addition - Dimensions - 1986 Original Build As-Built

3 of 6 1-H45 First Floor Addition - Ductwork Plan - 1986 Original Build As-Built

4 of 6 1-45 First Floor Addition - Reflected Ceiling Plan - 1986 Original Build As- Built

5 of 6 1-H46 First Floor Addition - Piping Plan - 1986 Original Build As-Built

6 of 6 1-H66 Basement & First Floor Enlarged Plans & Sections - 1986 Original Build As- Built

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for construction renovation operations, including adoption and enforcement of all respective Infection Control guidelines and procedures, demolition and removal of existing architectural components, and furnishment of all labor and materials necessary to perform work in renovating the finishes of 2 separate areas of the hospital. Contractor shall correct architectural and aesthetic deficiencies relating to complete replacement of flooring, resilient cove base, stainless steel corner guards, stainless steel hand railing, wall protection, and wall finish and painting. The zones of repair are: 2nd floor main corridors and elevator bays, extending the length of the facility at approximately 5438 Square Feet (SF) and 1341 Linear Feet (LF), and the 1st floor Emergency Department (ED) waiting area and adjacent corridors, encompassing approximately 4738 SF and 671 LF.

1.3 AREA SPECIFIC INTENTION

A. 1st Floor ED Waiting:

1. Remove existing wall and ceiling pictures, frames, signage, and hangings, desks, chairs, waste-bins, vending devices, miscellaneous other items, coordinate with COR for on-site storage, and re-install immediately after respective phase substantial completion. Demolish existing flooring; install new as specified. Demolish existing resilient wall (cove) base, install new as specified. Demolish existing wall wainscotting covering/protection; install new as specified.

Demolish existing resilient corner guards, hand-rails, and crash guards; install new stainless-steel hand-rails and corner guards as specified. Contractor shall demolish existing ceiling tiles, ceiling grid, HVAC grilles, registers, and diffusers, and luminaires, and install new as specified.

Refinish drywall where necessary to prime and paint all walls, unless otherwise noted, as specified. Restrict no more than 25% SF of the ED waiting area at one time if ICRA barriers are to remain in place or work is to occur during normal facility hours. Replace outlet, switch, and plate covers with new as specified.

i. TO BE BID AS A DEDUCT: Contractor shall furnish and install new acoustical or phenolic wood ceiling and suspension assembly in vaulted ceiling [approximate size of soffit alcove is 18’x75’].

Contractor shall demolish existing soffit alcove uplighting and install new architecturally/structurally integrated lighting system within the new acoustic or phenolic wood ceiling suspension assembly. Contractor shall reroute 4 existing vertical surface mounted soffit HVAC outlet diffusers, (located on interior surface of bulkhead), integrate with new ductwork located above suspension assembly, and install new downward facing diffusers as specified. Contractor shall maintain access and code compliance of all fire suppression systems. Contractor shall Test and Balance the HVAC system and professionally clean disturbed ductwork.

B. 2nd Floor Main Corridors & Elevator Bays:

1. Remove existing wall and ceiling pictures, frames, signage, and hangings, desks, chairs, etc. and coordinate with COR for on-site storage, re-install immediately after respective phase substantial completion. Demolish existing flooring; install new as specified. Demolish existing resilient corner guards, hand-rails, and crash guards; install new stainless steel hand-rails and corner guards as specified. Demolish existing resilient wall (cove) base; install new as specified. Demolish existing wall wainscotting covering/protection; install new as specified. Refinish drywall where necessary to prime and paint all walls, unless otherwise noted, as specified. Replace existing outlet, switch, and plate covers with new as specified.

C. Exact limits of repair can be found in the Bid Document Drawing Set.

D. Visits to the site by Bidders pre-bid are not permitted outside of the solicited pre-bid walkthrough date.

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

F. Contractor is responsible for maintaining integrity and operable status of all interstitial through ceiling tile or ceiling equipment and utility penetrations throughout the course of project work, including but not limited to security systems, fire sprinkler heads, sound systems, signage, and telecommunication equipment. Finished penetrations shall receive properly fitting escutcheons (of the same manufacturer's product line for aesthetic congruity, when and where possible).

G. Contractor shall be responsible for all temporary restructuring and routing of items within scope area, to include all furniture, seating, tables, desks, waste bins, vending equipment, and miscellaneous items. On-site storage of items within phase is to be coordinated with the COR

1.4 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

1. FY26 HALLS & WALLS (SECVA) BASE BID: Work includes necessary removal of existing finishes, general construction, alterations, finish carpentry, flooring, plastering, painting, stainless metal fabrication/procurement, acoustical ceilings, suspension assemblies, lighting, ducting, asbestos testing and coincident abatement, and certain other items.

B. ITEM II, BID DEDUCTION:

1. FY26 HALLS & WALLS (SECVA) BASE BID DEDUCT: Work includes necessary removal of existing lighting, offsets and alterations, acoustical or phenolic wood ceilings, suspension assemblies, electrical, lighting, HVAC, ductwork, and connections within the vaulted soffit ceiling of the first floor scope.

C. SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

D. Contract Period of Performance (POP)

1. 360 days past the date of the Notice to Proceed

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security and escort 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. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

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

D. Document Control:

1. 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.

2. 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 access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

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

VA.

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

6. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

7. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

i. 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.

ii. A limited number of permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with Project COR.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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.

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.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

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

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

G. 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. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

I. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days.

1. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center required to remain in operation.

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

K. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, 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 COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

1. 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.

1.7 PHASING

A. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR 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. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

1. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing and 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 COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing and dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR, and Contractor, as follows:

B. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

1. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

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

1. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

D. 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 COR.

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

2. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

3. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

4. 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 at no cost to the Government.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

E. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

F. 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.

2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the COR.

G. 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.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR to areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer.

This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of 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 COR to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

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

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

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

COR.

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

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

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract.

Vegetation that does reasonably interfere with the work required under this contract shall be replaced by the Contractor at the completion of the impeding work. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.11 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS"

(FAR 52.236-2).

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

B. (FAR 52.236-17)

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

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

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed.

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

COR.

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

1.13 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract.

The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work.

The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating:

i. Name of item.

ii. Model and serial numbers.

iii. Location where installed.

iv. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

v. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

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

viii. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

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

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

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

5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment Bonds must remain effective throughout the construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting.

In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor.

1. This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below.

Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.

Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

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

a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems Fire suppression systems. Fire alarm system(s).

b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c) Code 1 Doors

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

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

d) Code 3-Doors

Overhead doors not operational.

Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e) Code 1-Electrical Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

Security lights.

Smoke detectors.

f) Code 2-Electrical Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

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

g) Code 3-Electrical Exterior lights not operational.

h) Code 1-Gas Leaks and pipeline breaks.

i) Code 1-Heat Power failure affecting heat.

j) Code 1-Plumbing Hot water heater failure.

Leaking water supply pipes

k) Code 2-Plumbing

Flush valves not operating properly Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking. Toilet leaking at base.

l) Code 3- Plumbing Leaky faucets.

m) Code 3-Interior Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling. Casework damaged.

n) Code 1-Roof Leaks Damage to property is occurring.

o) Code 2-Water (Exterior) No water to facility.

p) Code 2-Water (Hot) No hot water in portion of building listed.

q) Code 3

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. All work not listed above.

1. 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 and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.15 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 written approval and compliance with the following provisions: Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in writing.

1. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

B. 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, coordinated and adjusted. Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. 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.

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

C. 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.

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

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

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor will not be allowed the use of existing elevators for material transport. Outside type hoist shall be used by Contractor for transporting materials and equipment.

B. Use of existing South service elevator for Contractor's personnel will be permitted for investigative research and pre-mobilization site visits subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators.

2. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

3. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a) Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

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

c) Finish flooring.

4. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation.

However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractors expense.

C. If brake lining of elevators are excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining at the contractors expense.

D. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractors expense, if recommended by elevator inspector after elevator is released by Contractor.

E. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by Contracting Officer.

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and 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.

C. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials.

D. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

E. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

F. Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil required for boiler cleaning, normal initial boiler-burner setup and adjusting, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be furnished by the Government. Fuel required for prolonged boiler-burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of boiler, burner, or control devices shall be furnished and paid by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.18 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies…