VAWO OPC_Specs_Vol1of3_221012.pdf

100% SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 1 OF 3

CONSOLIDATE OUTPATIENT CLINIC BLDG 1

CENTRAL TEXAS VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

WACO, TX

US Department of Veterans Affairs Project No.: 674A4-20-102 Fiscal Year: 2021 Contract No.: 36C25720D0060 Task Order No.: 36C25721N0257

16 SEPTEMBER 2022

James E. Lyles, Jr., P.E.

Project Manager

Charles Craig Bond, P.E.

Civil

Thomas R. McCarty, A.I.A.

Architect

Renate’ L. Woods, P.E.

Structural

Milad Majdi, P.E.

Mechanical

Michael J. Senuta, P.E.

Plumbing

Michael Swahn, P.E.

Fire Protection/Alarm

Larry R. LaMette, Jr., P.E.

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS – VOLUME 1 OF 3

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS – VOLUME 1 OF 3

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS – VOLUME 1 OF 3

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE – VOLUME 1 OF 3

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – VOLUME 1 OF 3

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 02-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS – VOLUME 1 OF 3

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES –

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION –

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07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 02-16 07 12 00 Built-Up Bituminous Waterproofing 09-11 07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 05-15 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS – VOLUME 1 OF 3

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 33 13 Coiling Counter Doors 02-16 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 04-20 08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES – VOLUME 2 OF 3

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 67 23.50 Resinous Terrazzo Flooring (RES-5) 07-14 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES – VOLUME 2 OF 3

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 10-15 10 13 00 Directories 05-15 10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – VOLUME 2 OF 3

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – VOLUME 2 OF 3

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION – VOLUME 2 OF 3

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15 21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 01-15 21 30 13 Electric-Driven, Fire Pumps 05-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING – VOLUME 2 OF 3

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15 22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters 09-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC) – VOLUME 3 OF 3

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 04-20 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 04-20 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20 23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION - VOLUME 3 OF 3

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL - VOLUME 3 OF 3

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 24 19 Motor Control Centers 01-18 26 25 11 Busways 01-17 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS - VOLUME 3 OF 3

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 31 00 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment 06-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY –

VOLUME 3 OF 3

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11 28 52 31 Emergency Call System 06-15

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK - VOLUME 3 OF 3

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS - VOLUME 3 OF 3

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16 32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES - VOLUME 3 OF 3

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

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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

G000a COVER SHEET/SHEET INDEX VOLUME 1 G000b COVER SHEET/SHEET INDEX VOLUME 2

G001 SHEET INDEX

G002 GENERAL INFORMATION

G003 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

G004 LIFE SAFETY DATA

G005 SITE PLAN AND STAGING AREAS

CIVIL

C-001 CIVIL LEGENDS, ABBREVIATIONS & BID ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

CS101 EXISTING FEATURES

CG101 EXISTING GRADING PLAN

CD101 BASE BID DEMOLITION PLAN

CS102 BASE BID GENERAL PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS PLAN

CS103 BASE BID GEOMETRICS PLAN

CS104 BASE BID GEOMETRICS PLAN

CS105 BASE BID GEOMETRICS PLAN

CS105A BASE BID PROP PAVING LAYOUT

CP101 BASE BID PVMT MARKING PLAN

CG102 BASE BID GENERAL PROPOSED GRADING PLAN

CG103 BASE BID DETAILED PROPOSED GRADING PLAN

CG104 BASE BID DETAILED PROPOSED GRADING PLAN

CG105 BASE BID DETAILED PROPOSED GRADING PLAN

CG106 BASE BID EROSION CONTROL PLAN

LP101 BASE BID RE-SODDING PLAN

CD102 ALTERNATE 3 DEMOLITION PLAN

CS106 ALTERNATE 3 GENERAL PROP IMPROVEMENT PLAN

CS107 ALTERNATE 3 GEOMETRIC PLAN

CS108 ALTERNATE 3 GEOMETRIC PLAN

CS109 ALTERNATE 3 GEOMETRIC PLAN

CS110 ALTERNATE 3 GEOMETRIC PLAN

CS111 ALTERNATE 3 PROP PAVING LAYOUT

CP102 ALTERNATE 3 PVMT MARKING PLAN

CG107 ALTERNATE 3 GENERAL PROP GRADING PLAN

CG108 ALTERNATE 3 DETAILED PROP GRADING PLAN

CG109 ALTERNATE 3 DETAILED PROP GRADING PLAN

CG110 ALTERNATE 3 DETAILED PROP GRADING PLAN

CG111 ALTERNATE 3 DETAILED PROP GRADING PLAN

CG112 ALTERNATE 3 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

LP102 ALTERNATE 3 RE-SODDING PLAN

CP501 PAVING DETAILS

CP502 PAVING DETAILS

CP503 PAVING DETAILS

CU501 STORM DRAINAGE & UTILITY DETAILS

CG501 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

CG502 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

CG503 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

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CG504 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

CG505 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

CG506 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

CG507 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

CG508 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

CG509 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S001 GENERAL NOTES

S002 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

S101 FOUNDATION DETAILS

S201 PARTIAL PLANS

S202 PARTIAL PLANS

S203 PARTIAL PLANS

S204 PARTIAL PLANS

S205 PARTIAL PLANS

S301 FRAMING DETAILS

S302 FRAMING DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

AD100 DEMOLITION PLANS

A100 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR

A101 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

A102 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

A103 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

A104 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR

A105 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR

A106 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR

A107 ROOF PLAN

A110A ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA A

A110B ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA B

A110C ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA C

A111A ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - AREA A

A111B ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - AREA B

A111C ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - AREA C

A112A ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA A

A112B ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA B

A112C ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA C

A113A ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - THIRD FLOOR - AREA A

A113B ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - THIRD FLOOR - AREA B

A113C ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - THIRD FLOOR - AREA C

AC100 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR

AC101 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

AC102 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

AC103 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - THIRD THROUGH SIXTH FLOOR

A120 FINISH PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR

A121 FINISH PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

A122 FINISH PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

A123 FINISH PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

A124 SOUND ATTENUATION PLAN - BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR

A125 SOUND ATTENUATION PLAN - SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR

A130 EQUIPMENT PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR

A131 ENLARGED FURNITURE AND EQUIP. PLANS - BASEMENT FLOOR

A132 FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

A133 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS - FIRST FLOOR

A134 FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

A135 FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

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A200 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A202 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A300 BUILDING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

A301 BUILDING SECTIONS

A400 MILLWORK DETAILS

A401 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - BASEMENT FLOOR

A402 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A403 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS, PERSPECTIVES - FIRST FLOOR

A410 ENLARGED PLANS /ACCESSORIES /MOUNTING HEIGHTS

A411 ENLARGED STAIR PLANS AND SECTIONS

A412 ELEVATOR PLANS AND SECTIONS

A413 CANOPY & MISC. DETAILS

A500 STANDARD PARTITION TYPES

A600 DOOR SCHEDULE, DOOR TYPES, & FRAME TYPES

A601 DOOR DETAILS

A900 SIGNAGE PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR

A901 SIGNAGE PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

A902 SIGNAGE PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

A903 SIGNAGE PLAN – THIRD

A904 SINAGE DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

FA100 FIRE ALARM DETAILS

FA101 FIRE ALARM - BASEMENT

FA102 FIRE ALARM - FIRST FLOOR

FA103 FIRE ALARM - SECOND FLOOR

FA104 FIRE ALARM - THIRD FLOOR

FA105 FIRE ALARM - FOURTH FLOOR

FP101 FIRE PROTECTION - BASEMENT

FP102 FIRE PROTECTION - FIRST FLOOR

FP103 FIRE PROTECTION - SECOND FLOOR

FP104 FIRE PROTECTION - THIRD FLOOR

FP105 FIRE PROTECTION - FOURTH FLOOR

FP106 FIRE PROTECTION - FIFTH FLOOR AND PENTHOUSE

PLUMBING

P001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET, GENERAL NOTES

P002 PLUMBING COVER SHEET, GENERAL NOTES

P003 PLUMBING COVER SHEET, SYMBOLS & LEGENDS

PD000 PLUMBING DEMOLITION - PIPE BASEMENT - CRAWL SPACE PLAN

PD100 PLUMBING DEMOLITION - BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

PD101 PLUMBING DEMOLITION - FIRST FLOOR PLAN

PD102 PLUMBING DEMOLITION - SECOND FLOOR PLAN

PD103 PLUMBING DEMOLITION - THIRD FLOOR PLAN

PD104 PLUMBING DEMOLITION - FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

PD105 PLUMBING DEMOLITION - FIFTH FLOOR PLAN

PP000 PLUMBING PLAN - PIPE BASEMENT - CRAWL SPACE

PJ100A PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA A

PJ100B PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA B

PJ100C PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA C

PJ101A PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - AREA A

PJ101B PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - AREA B

PJ101C PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - AREA C

PJ102A PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA A

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PJ102B PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA B

PJ102C PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA C

PJ103A PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - THIRD FLOOR - AREA A

PJ103B PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - THIRD FLOOR - AREA B

PJ103C PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - THIRD FLOOR - AREA C

PJ104A PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR - AREA A

PJ104B PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR - AREA B

PJ104C PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR - AREA C

PJ105A PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR - AREA A

PJ105B PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR - AREA B

PJ105C PLUMBING WASTE & VENT PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR - AREA C

PK100A PLUMBING WATER & GAS PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA A

PK100B PLUMBING WATER & GAS PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA B

PK100C PLUMBING WATER & GAS PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA C

PK101A PLUMBING WATER & GAS PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - AREA A

PK101B PLUMBING WATER & GAS PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - AREA B

PK101C PLUMBING WATER & GAS PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - AREA C

PK102A PLUMBING WATER & GAS PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA A

PK102B PLUMBING WATER & GAS PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA B

PK102C PLUMBING WATER & GAS PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA C

PK103A PLUMBING WATER & GAS PLAN - THIRD FLOOR - AREA A

PK103B PLUMBING WATER & GAS PLAN - THIRD FLOOR - AREA B

PK103C PLUMBING WATER & GAS PLAN - THIRD FLOOR - AREA C

PK104A PLUMBING WATER & GAS PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR - AREA A

PK104B PLUMBING WATER & GAS PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR - AREA B

PK104C PLUMBING WATER & GAS PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR - AREA C

PK105C PLUMBING WATER & GAS PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR - AREA C

PP501 PLUMBING DETAILS

PP601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

PJ901A PLUMBING WASTE & VENT ISOMETRIC - AREA A

PJ901B PLUMBING WASTE & VENT ISOMETRIC - AREA B

PJ901C PLUMBING WASTE & VENT ISOMETRIC - AREA C

PK901A PLUMBING DOMESTIC WATER ISOMETRIC - AREA A

PK901B PLUMBING DOMESTIC WATER ISOMETRIC - AREA B

PK901C PLUMBING DOMESTIC WATER ISOMETRIC - AREA C

MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES & LEGENDS

M002 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS & LEGENDS

M003 MECHANICAL ABBREVIATIONS

MD000 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION - PIPE BASEMENT

MD100 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR

MD101 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

MD102 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

MD103 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

MD104 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR

MD105 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR

MD106 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR

MD107 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - MACHINE/STORAGE

MH100 MECHANICAL HVAC - BASEMENT FLOOR

MH100A MECHANICAL HVAC - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA A

MH100B MECHANICAL HVAC - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA B

MH100C MECHANICAL HVAC - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA C

MH101 MECHANICAL HVAC - FIRST FLOOR

MH101A MECHANICAL HVAC - FIRST FLOOR - AREA A

MH101B MECHANICAL HVAC - FIRST FLOOR - AREA B

MH101C MECHANICAL HVAC - FIRST FLOOR - AREA C

MH102 MECHANICAL HVAC - SECOND FLOOR

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MH102A MECHANICAL HVAC - SECOND FLOOR - AREA A

MH102B MECHANICAL HVAC - SECOND FLOOR - AREA B

MH102C MECHANICAL HVAC - SECOND FLOOR - AREA C

MH103 MECHANICAL HVAC - THIRD FLOOR

MH103A MECHANICAL HVAC - THIRD FLOOR - AREA A

MH103B MECHANICAL HVAC - THIRD FLOOR - AREA B

MH103C MECHANICAL HVAC - THIRD FLOOR - AREA C

MH104 MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR

MH105 MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR

MH300 MECHANICAL ROOM SECTIONS - BASEMENT FLOOR

MH301 MECHANICAL ROOM SECTIONS - FIRST FLOOR

MH302 MECHANICAL ROOM SECTIONS - SECOND FLOOR

MH303 MECHANICAL ROOM SECTIONS - THIRD FLOOR

MH501 MECHANICAL HVAC DETAILS

MH502 MECHANICAL HVAC DETAILS

MH503 MECHANICAL HVAC DETAILS

MH504 MECHANICAL HVAC DETAILS

MH505 AIR HANDLER UNIT DIMENSIONS

MH506 AIR HANDLER UNIT DIMENSIONS

MP000 MECHANICAL PIPING - SERVICE ROOM

MP100A MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA A

MP100B MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA B

MP100C MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA C

MP101A MECHANICAL PIPING - FIRST FLOOR - AREA A

MP101B MECHANICAL PIPING - FIRST FLOOR - AREA B

MP101C MECHANICAL PIPING - FIRST FLOOR - AREA C

MP102A MECHANICAL PIPING - SECOND FLOOR - AREA A

MP102B MECHANICAL PIPING - SECOND FLOOR - AREA B

MP102C MECHANICAL PIPING - SECOND FLOOR - AREA C

MP103A MECHANICAL PIPING - THIRD FLOOR - AREA A

MP103B MECHANICAL PIPING - THIRD FLOOR - AREA B

MP103C MECHANICAL PIPING - THIRD FLOOR - AREA C

MP401 MECHANICAL PIPING - ENLARGED PLANS

MH602 MECHANICAL HVAC DIAGRAMS

MH603 MECHANICAL HVAC DIAGRAMS

MH601 MECHANICAL HVAC SCHEDULES

MI501 MECHANICAL INSTRUMENTATION DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES

E002 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES

E003 ELECTRICAL LEGENDS & ABBREVIATIONS

E501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E600 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E601 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E602 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E603 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E604 PANEL SCHEDULES

E901 ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAM - DEMO

E902 ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAM

ED000 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION -PIPE BASEMENT

ED100 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION - BASEMENT FLOOR

ED101 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION - FIRST FLOOR

ED102 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION - SECOND FLOOR

ED103 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION - THIRD FLOOR

ED104 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION - FOURTH FLOOR

ED105 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION - FIFTH FLOOR

ED106 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION - SIXTH FLOOR

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ED107 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION - MACHINE / STORAGE

ED401 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION - ENLARGED PLANS

ED701 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN DEMOLITION

EL000 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PIPE BASEMENT

EL100 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING BASEMENT FLOOR

EL100A ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - BASEMENT - AREA A

EL100B ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN -BASEMENT - AREA B

EL100C ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - BASEMENT - AREA C

EL101 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING FIRST FLOOR

EL101A ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR- AREA A

EL101B ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR- AREA B

EL101C ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR- AREA C

EL102 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SECOND FLOOR

EL102A ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - SECOND FLOOR- AREA A

EL102B ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - SECOND FLOOR- AREA B

EL102C ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - SECOND FLOOR- AREA C

EL103 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING THIRD FLOOR

EL103A ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - THIRD FLOOR- AREA A

EL103B ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - THIRD FLOOR- AREA B

EL103C ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - THIRD FLOOR - AREA C

EL104 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING FOURTH FLOOR

EL104A ELECTRICAL PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR - AREA A

EL104B ELECTRICAL PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR - AREA B

EL104C ELECTRICAL PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR - AREA C

EL105 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING FIFTH FLOOR

EL105C ELECTRICAL PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR - AREA C

EL106 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SIXTH FLOOR

EL107 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING MACHINE / STORAGE

EM000 MECHANICAL POWER PLAN - PIPE BASEMENT

EM100 MECHANICAL POWER PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR

EM101 MECHANICAL POWER PLAN - FRIST FLOOR

EM102 MECHANICAL POWER PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

EM103 MECHANICAL POWER PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

EM104 MECHANICAL POWER PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR

EM105 MECHANICAL POWER PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR

EM106 MECHANICAL POWER PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR

EM107 MECHANICAL POWER PLAN - MACHINE / STORAGE

EP000 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - PIPE BASEMENT

EP100 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR

EP100A ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA A

EP100B ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA B

EP100C ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BASEMENT FLOOR - AREA C

EP101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

EP101A ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - AREA A

EP101B ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - AREA B

EP101C ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - AREA C

EP102 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

EP102A ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA A

EP102B ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA B

EP102C ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA C

EP103 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

EP103A ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - THIRD FLOOR - AREA A

EP103B ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - THIRD FLOOR - AREA B

EP103C ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - THIRD FLOOR - AREA C

EP104 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR

EP104A ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR - AREA A

EP104B ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR - AREA B

EP104C ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR - AREA C

EP105 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR

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EP105C ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR - AREA C

EP106 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR

EP107 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - MACHINE/STORAGE

EP701 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

ET000 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - PIPE BASEMENT

ET001 ENLARGED TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - PIPE BASEMENT

ET100 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - BASEMENT

ET100A TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - BASEMENT - AREA A

ET100B TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - BASEMENT - AREA B

ET100C TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - BASEMENT - AREA C

ET101 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

ET101A TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - AREA A

ET101B TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - AREA B

ET101C TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - AREA C

ET102 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

ET102A TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA A

ET102B TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA B

ET102C TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - SECOND FLOOR - AREA C

ET103 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

ET103A TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - THIRD FLOOR - AREA A

ET103B TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - THIRD FLOOR - AREA B

ET103C TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - THIRD FLOOR - AREA C

ET104 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

ET104A TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR - AREA A

ET104B TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR - AREA B

ET104C TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR - AREA C

ET105C TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR - AREA C

ET106C TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR - AREA C

ET107C TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - MACHINE/STORAGE - AREA C

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

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 building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the renovation of building 1, basement through fifth floor, and the parking lot as required by drawings and specifications.

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

C. Offices of OEI-LBL Joint Venture, LLC, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the contractor. The Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. All employees of 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.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. CLIN 0001, BASE BID:

Contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and testing for, consolidated outpatinet clinic to building 1 as described in the contract documents work includes but is not limited to, renovations to basement and first floor, general construction, new wall, floor and ceiling finishes, new partitions, doors and

Frames and other architectural work, structural improvements, new elevators and stairwell extension to access upper floors, new fire protection, mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, exterior sitework improvements to include new entrance, new drive and drop-off lanes, walks and other related items, new low voltage systems including access control, security systems and certain other items.

B. CLIN 0002: ADD ALTERNATE 1, all work described in base bid and all work shown to renovate second floor and as described in the contract documents. Install two traffic barrier arms at loading dock.

C. CLIN 0003: ADD ALTERNATE 2, all work described in base bid and add alternate 1 and all work shown to renovate third floor and as described in the contract documents.

D. CLIN 0004: ADD ALTERNATE 3, all work described in base bid and add alternates 1 and 2 and all shown for completion of new concrete parking lot and as described in the contract documents.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at

Contractor's expense.

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.

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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 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.

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.

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:

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

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum

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01 00 00 ‐4 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).

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

“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

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01 00 00 ‐5 restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. An unlimited permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility

Manager.

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.

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D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings.

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.

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

2. 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. Provide unobstructed access to

Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

3. 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.

H. 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.

I. Phasing:

1. 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

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01 00 00 ‐7 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:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor.

J. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m

(seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum

375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

K. 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 a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C

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

2. 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

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01 00 00 ‐8 be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. 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. 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. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. 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.

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.

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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.

M. 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.

N. 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.

Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

O. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of

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01 00 00 ‐10 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 COR and a representative of VA Supply

Service, of areas in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three, 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 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

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01 00 00 ‐11 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.

1.8 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. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings 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.

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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.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively.

The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance

Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the

"originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA

Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

a) Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261 ...... Identification and Listing of Hazardous

Waste

40 CFR 262 ...... Standards Applicable to Generators of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263 ...... Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 ...... PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

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49 CFR 172 ...... Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 ...... Shippers - General Requirements for

Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173 ...... Subpart A General

49 CFR 173 ...... Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173 ...... Subpart J Other Regulated Material;

Definitions and Preparation

TSCA ............ Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and

6-PCB-7

1.9 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. 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.

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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.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant

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

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

2. Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

3. Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

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

and

5. 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

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01 00 00 ‐15 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).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor'…