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1. SOLICITATION NO.2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION3. DATE ISSUEDPAGE OF PAGES4. CONTRACT NO.5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.6. PROJECT NO.7. ISSUED BYCODE8. ADDRESS OFFER TOA. NAMEB. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS? (If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)12B. CALENDAR DAYS13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442Prescribed by GSA YFAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)NSN 7540-01-155-3212SOLICITATION, OFFERAND AWARD(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)SOLICITATION, OFFERAND AWARD(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)SOLICITATIONSOLICITATIONIMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.9. FOR INFORMATION CALL:NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".SEALED BID (IFB)NEGOTIATED (RFP)11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within ____________calendar days after receivingaward,notice to proceed. This performance period ismandatory,negotiable. (See _____________________________.)YESNOA.Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________(hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealedenvelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are dueB.An offer guaranteeis,is not required.C.All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference .D.Offers providing less than _______________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not beconsidered and will be rejected. 1 110VA256-13-B-0004X12-14-2012623-13-104623/90cDepartment of Veterans AffairsJack C. Montgomery VA Medical CenterATTN: P&C, 90c1011 Honor Heights DriveMuskogee OK 74401-1318See below for mailing address andhand carried bid address.Clearly label the outside of all bidpackages with: VA256-13-B-0004 David Brown918-577-3235This project consists of contractor to furnish all labor and materials to perform construction for project 623-13-104Upgrade Digital Controls Network at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center as required by contract drawings andspecifications.Location of work and address to Mail Sealed Bids (block 8 above) is:Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center1011 Honor Heights Drive (90c)Muskogee, OK 74401Hand carried Bids must be delivered, prior to bid opening, to:Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center (Administrative/Contracting Office Building)2410 East Shawnee ByPass Suite GMuskogee, OK 74403A public bid opening will be held at 1:00pm (CST) on January 14, 2013 at:Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center (Administrative/Contracting Office Building)2410 East Shawnee ByPass, Suite GMuskogee, OK 74403Bid opening attendance is limited to 1 representative per bidding company (including subs) due to limited space.Cost Range: $25,000.00 to $100,000.0020% Bid, 100% Payment and 100% Performance bonds are required.This is a 100% set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) who are so designated on A site visit is scheduled for 1:00pm on December 20, 2012 at Bldg 18 on the grounds of the Jack C. Montgomery VA MedicalCenter.All contractor questions must be submitted in writing to David L. Brown not later than January 7, 2013.10 112XX52.211-10XX 10 1 1:00pm01-14-2013X 60PART I - THE SCHEDULE 1SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 110SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR15. TELEPHONE NO.16. REMITTANCE ADDRESSCODEFACILITY CODE17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer isaccepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.AMOUNTS18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTSAMENDMENT NO.DATE20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER20B. SIGNATURE20C. OFFER DATE21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:22. AMOUNT23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN INITEM25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( )41 U.S.C. 253(c) ( )26. ADMINISTERED BYCODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BYPHONE:FAX:28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT29. AWARDYourContractor agreesoffer on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. Thisto furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identifiedaward consummates the contract. which consists of (a) the Governmenton this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated insolicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contractractual document is necessary.shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c)the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporatedby reference in or attached to this contract.30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICERTO SIGN30B. SIGNATURE30C. DATE31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICABYOFFERAWARDSTANDARD FORM 1442(REV. 4-85)BACK(Include ZIP Code)(Include area code)(Include only if different than Item 14)(Insert any number equal to or greater thanthe minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation - give number and date of each)(Type or print)(4 copies unless otherwise specified)(Type or print)(Type or print)(Contractor is required to sign thisdocument and return _______ copies to issuing office.)(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)(Must be fully completed by offeror)(To be completed by Government)CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE623-3630162-5225-854200-3220 23NRNR805623/90cDepartment of Veterans AffairsJack C. Montgomery VA Medical CenterATTN: P&C, 90c1011 Honor Heights DriveMuskogee OK 74401-1318623/04Department of Veterans AffairsFinancial Services CenterPO Box 149971Austin TX 78714-9971David L. BrownV1609L2-0773Table of Contents TOC \o "1-4" \f \h \z \u \x PART I - THE SCHEDULE PAGEREF _Toc343247442 \h 1SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 110 PAGEREF _Toc343247443 \h 1SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Construction, Alteration, or Repair) PAGEREF _Toc343247444 \h 1INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS PAGEREF _Toc343247445 \h 5INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS PAGEREF _Toc343247446 \h 62.1 52.222-5 DAVIS-BACON ACT--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (JUL 2005) PAGEREF _Toc343247447 \h 62.2 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999) PAGEREF _Toc343247448 \h 62.3 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN ACT REQUIREMENT -- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (FEB 2009) PAGEREF _Toc343247449 \h 72.4 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996) PAGEREF _Toc343247450 \h 82.5 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995) PAGEREF _Toc343247451 \h 82.6 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (JAN 2008) PAGEREF _Toc343247452 \h 92.7 VAAR 852.214-70 CAUTION TO BIDDERS--BID ENVELOPES (JAN 2008) PAGEREF _Toc343247453 \h 92.8 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009) PAGEREF _Toc343247454 \h 92.9 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008) PAGEREF _Toc343247455 \h 92.10 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) PAGEREF _Toc343247456 \h 10REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS PAGEREF _Toc343247457 \h 113.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2012) PAGEREF _Toc343247458 \h 113.2 52.225-20 PROHIBITION ON CONDUCTING RESTRICTED BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN SUDAN--CERTIFICATION (AUG 2009) PAGEREF _Toc343247459 \h 14GENERAL CONDITIONS PAGEREF _Toc343247460 \h 164.1 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984) PAGEREF _Toc343247461 \h 164.2 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (APR 2012) PAGEREF _Toc343247462 \h 164.3 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN ACT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (SEP 2010) PAGEREF _Toc343247463 \h 174.4 52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTIONS (JULY 2000) PAGEREF _Toc343247464 \h 204.5 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (JAN 2008) PAGEREF _Toc343247465 \h 214.6 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (DEC 2009) PAGEREF _Toc343247466 \h 214.7 VAAR 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008) PAGEREF _Toc343247467 \h 224.8 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (JUL 2002) PAGEREF _Toc343247468 \h 224.9 VAAR 852.236-74 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (JUL 2002) PAGEREF _Toc343247469 \h 234.10 VAAR 852.236-76 CORRESPONDENCE (APR 1984) PAGEREF _Toc343247470 \h 234.11 VAAR 852.236-77 REFERENCE TO "STANDARDS" (JUL 2002) PAGEREF _Toc343247471 \h 234.12 VAAR 852.236-78 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION (APR 1984) PAGEREF _Toc343247472 \h 234.13 VAAR 852.236-79 DAILY REPORT OF WORKERS AND MATERIAL (APR 1984) PAGEREF _Toc343247473 \h 244.14 VAAR 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (JUL 2002) PAGEREF _Toc343247474 \h 244.15 VAAR 852.236-82 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS) (APR 1984) PAGEREF _Toc343247475 \h 254.16 VAAR 852.236-84 SCHEDULE OF WORK PROGRESS (NOV 1984) PAGEREF _Toc343247476 \h 28ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BAR CHART SCHEDULE PAGEREF _Toc343247477 \h 284.17 VAAR 852.236-85 SUPPLEMENTARY LABOR STANDARDS PROVISIONS (APR 1984) PAGEREF _Toc343247478 \h 294.18 VAAR 852.236-86 WORKER'S COMPENSATION (JAN 2008) PAGEREF _Toc343247479 \h 294.19 VAAR 852.236-87 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (SEP 1993) PAGEREF _Toc343247480 \h 294.20 VAAR 852.236-88 CONTRACT CHANGES--SUPPLEMENT (JUL 2002) PAGEREF _Toc343247481 \h 294.21 VAAR 852.236-89 BUY AMERICAN ACT (JAN 2008) PAGEREF _Toc343247482 \h 314.22 VAAR 852.236-91 SPECIAL NOTES (JUL 2002) PAGEREF _Toc343247483 \h 324.23 VAAR 852.246-74 SPECIAL WARRANTIES (JAN 2008) PAGEREF _Toc343247484 \h 324.24 VAAR 852.273-76 ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION (Interim - October 2008) PAGEREF _Toc343247485 \h 324.25 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) PAGEREF _Toc343247486 \h 334.26 Wage Determination PAGEREF _Toc343247487 \h 344.27 Specifications PAGEREF _Toc343247488 \h 35SECTION 01 00 00GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PAGEREF _Toc343247489 \h 35SECTION 00 01 15LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS PAGEREF _Toc343247490 \h 48SECTION 01 33 23SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES PAGEREF _Toc343247491 \h 49SECTION 07 84 00FIRESTOPPING PAGEREF _Toc343247492 \h 52SECTION 23 05 11COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC PAGEREF _Toc343247493 \h 56SECTION 23 09 23DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC PAGEREF _Toc343247494 \h 64SECTION 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS PAGEREF _Toc343247495 \h 88SECTION 27 10 00STRUCTURED CABLING PAGEREF _Toc343247496 \h 93SECTION 27 15 00COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING PAGEREF _Toc343247497 \h 964.28 Drawings PAGEREF _Toc343247498 \h 110INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND BONDS (a) Bidding materials consisting of drawings, specifications and contract forms may be obtained by qualified General (Prime) Contractors interested in submitting bids direct to the Department of Veterans Affairs. A maximum of 0 sets may be issued when requested. Up to 0 sets of drawings and specifications will be furnished upon request to subcontractors for their use in preparing subbids for General (Prime) Contractors. Suppliers and subcontractors listed above shall show in their requests the work or equipment for which they intend to prepare subbids. (b) One set of drawings and specifications may be obtained by Builders Exchanges, Chambers of Commerce, Quantity Surveyors, trade and microfilming organizations. (c) Bidding materials may be obtained only upon written application to the issuing office. Bidders should allow 5 working days after receipt of their request by the issuing office for reproduction, in addition to mail delivery time when requesting bidding material. (d) Subcontractors, material firms and others interested in preparing subbids may, upon application to the issuing office, obtain a list of organizations, such as Builders Exchanges, Chambers of Commerce, Contractors and others, who have received bidding materials. (e) While no deposit will be necessary, return of the bidding material, postage prepaid, to the issuing office within 10 days after date of opening bids will be required. In case no bid is to be submitted, the return of the bidding material, as soon as this fact has been determined and before the date of opening bids, is requested. If you decide not to bid on this project, please advise the issuing office of your reasons (the contracting officer should modify accordingly if a deposit is required). (f) A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, will require rejection of the bid in all cases except those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then. (g) The bidder to whom award is made will be required to furnish two bonds, a Payment Bond, SF 25A, and a Performance Bond, SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions of the Specification. Copies of SFs 25 and 25A may be obtained upon application to the issuing office.DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Upgrade Digital Controls NetworkCost Range: $25,000.00 to $100,000.00 (End of Clause)INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS2.1 52.222-5 DAVIS-BACON ACT--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (JUL 2005) (a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Davis-Bacon Act, of this solicitation. (2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer. (b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer. (2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.(End of Provision)2.2 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999) (a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation. (b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:Goals for minority participation for each tradeGoals for female participation for each trade%6.9% These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office. (c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed. (d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the-- (1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor; (2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor; (3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract; (4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and (5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed. (e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" isMuskogee County, Muskogee, OK(End of Provision)2.3 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN ACT REQUIREMENT -- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (FEB 2009) (a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American Act--Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9). (b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer. (c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American Act, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9. (2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost. (d) Alternate offers. (1) When an offer includes foreign solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material. (2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies. (3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-- (i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or (ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.(End of Provision)2.4 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996) (a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid. (b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.- (c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or$3,000.000.00, whichever is less.- (d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default. (e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.(End of Provision)2.5 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995) (a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. (b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for- December 20, 2012 1:00pm (c) Participants will meet at- FMS Conference Room Bldg 18 at JCMVAMC(End of Provision)2.6 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (JAN 2008) The supplies or equipment required by this invitation for bid or request for proposal must conform to the standards of the project plans and specifications as to standards as identified in project specifications. The successful bidder or offeror will be required to submit proof that the item(s) he/she furnishes conforms to this requirement. This proof may be in the form of a label or seal affixed to the equipment or supplies, warranting that they have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards. Proof may also be furnished in the form of a certificate from one of the above listed organizations certifying that the item(s) furnished have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards.(End of Provision)2.7 VAAR 852.214-70 CAUTION TO BIDDERS--BID ENVELOPES (JAN 2008) It is the responsibility of each bidder to take all necessary precautions, including the use of proper mailing cover, to insure that the bid price cannot be ascertained by anyone prior to bid opening. If a bid envelope is furnished with this invitation, the bidder is requested to use this envelope in submitting the bid. The bidder may, however, use any suitable envelope, identified by the invitation number and bid opening time and date. If an Optional Form (OF) 17, Sealed Bid Label, is furnished with this invitation in lieu of a bid envelope, the bidder is advised to complete and affix the OF 17 to the lower left corner of the envelope used in submitting the bid.(End of Provision)2.8 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009) Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.(End of Clause)2.9 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008) The contracting officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee's authority. A copy of the designation shall be furnished to the contractor.(End of Provision)2.10 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):far(End of Provision)FAR NumberTitleDate52.214-3AMENDMENTS TO INVITATIONS FOR BIDSDEC 198952.214-4FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDSAPR 198452.214-5SUBMISSION OF BIDSMAR 199752.214-6EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERSAPR 198452.214-7LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF BIDSNOV 199952.214-18PREPARATION OF BIDS--CONSTRUCTIONAPR 198452.214-19CONTRACT AWARD--SEALED BIDDING--CONSTRUCTIONAUG 1996REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2012) (a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238210. (2) The small business size standard is $14.0 Million.. (3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees. (b)(1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies. (2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes: [ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies. [ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. (c)(1) The following representations or certifications in ORCA are applicable to this solicitation as indicated: (i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless-- (A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13; (B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or (C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation. (ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000. (iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration. (iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-- (A) Are not set aside for small business concerns; (B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and (C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. (v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations using funds appropriated in fiscal years 2008, 2009, 2010, or 2012. (vi) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. (vii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government. (viii) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government. (ix) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. (A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard. (B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard. (x) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. (xi) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity. (xii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity. (xiii) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items. (xiv) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (xv) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items. (xvi) 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1. (xvii) 52.225-4, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3. (A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies. (B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies. (C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,494, the provision with its Alternate II applies. (D) If the acquisition value is $77,494 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies. (xviii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5. (xix) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations. (xx) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran--Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations. (xxi) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to-- (A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and (B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns. (2) The following certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer: [](i) 52.219-22, Small Disadvantaged Business Status. [](A) Basic. [](B) Alternate I. [](ii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products. [](iii) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Certification. [](iv) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification. [](v) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only). [](vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information. [](A) Basic. [](B) Alternate I. [](vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software. (d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website accessed through . After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.------------------------------------------------------------------------FAR Clause #TitleDateChange---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.(End of Provision)3.2 52.225-20 PROHIBITION ON CONDUCTING RESTRICTED BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN SUDAN--CERTIFICATION (AUG 2009) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- "Business operations" means engaging in commerce in any form, including by acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce. "Marginalized populations of Sudan" means-- (1) Adversely affected groups in regions authorized to receive assistance under section 8(c) of the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act (Pub. L. 109-344) (50 U.S.C. 1701 note); and (2) Marginalized areas in Northern Sudan described in section 4(9) of such Act. "Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate- (1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan; (2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization; (3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan; (4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization; (5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or (6) Have been voluntarily suspended. (b) Certification. By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that the offeror does not conduct any restricted business operations in Sudan.(End of Provision)FAR NumberTitleDate52.225-25PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN SANCTIONED ACTIVITIES RELATING TO IRAN-- REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONNOV 2011GENERAL CONDITIONS4.1 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 112 Calendar Days after receipt of notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by February 2013. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.(End of Clause)4.2 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (APR 2012) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority. Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause. Such a concern is "not dominant in its field of operation" when it does not exercise a controlling or major influence on a national basis in a kind of business activity in which a number of business concerns are primarily engaged. In determining whether dominance exists, consideration shall be given to all appropriate factors, including volume of business, number of employees, financial resources, competitive status or position, ownership or control of materials, processes, patents, license agreements, facilities, sales territory, and nature of business activity. (b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall represent its size status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon the occurrence of any of the following: (1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract. (2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract. (3) For long-term contracts- (i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and (ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter. (c) The Contractor shall represent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this representation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code can be found at . (d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing a product which it does not manufacture itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees. (e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Online Representations and Certifications Application and its data in the Central Contractor Registration, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting office in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update. (f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause. (g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in ORCA, or does not have a representation in ORCA for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following representation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the representation was completed: The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under NAICS Code 238210 assigned to contract number_______________________.[Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title].(End of Clause)4.3 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN ACT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (SEP 2010) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item"-- (1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is-- (i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101); (ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and (iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and (2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in section 3 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. App. 1702), such as agricultural products and petroleum products. "Component" means any article, material, or supply incorporated directly into construction material. "Construction material" means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material. "Cost of components" means-- (1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the end product (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or (2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material. "Domestic construction material" means-- (1) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States; (2) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if-- (i) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic; or (ii) The construction material is a COTS item. "Foreign construction material" means a construction material other than a domestic construction material. "United States" means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas. (b) Domestic preference. (1) This clause implements the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d) by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 431, the component test of the Buy American Act is waived for construction material that is a COTS item (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause. (2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial item or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:None (3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that-- (i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable. The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American Act is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 6 percent; (ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American Act to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or (iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality. (c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American Act. (1)(i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including-- (A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials; (B) Unit of measure; (C) Quantity; (D) Price; (E) Time of delivery or availability; (F) Location of the construction project; (G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and (H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause. (ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause. (iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued). (iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination. (2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American Act applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material. However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause. (3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American Act applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American Act. (d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PRICE COMPARISONConstruction Material DescriptionUnit of MeasureQuantityPrice (Dollars)*Item 1:Foreign Construction MaterialDomestic Construction MaterialItem 2:Foreign Construction MaterialDomestic Construction Material[List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary.][Include other applicable supporting information.][*Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued).](End of Clause)4.4 52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTIONS (JULY 2000) (a) The Contractor shall submit one of the following payment protections:Performance Bond Irrevocable Letter of Credit (b) The amount of the payment protection shall be 100 percent of the contract price. (c) The submission of the payment protection is required within 10 days of contract award. (d) The payment protection shall provide protection for the full contract performance period plus a one-year period. (e) Except for escrow agreements and payment bonds, which provide their own protection procedures, the Contracting Officer is authorized to access funds under the payment protection when it has been alleged in writing by a supplier of labor or material that a nonpayment has occurred, and to withhold such funds pending resolution by administrative or judicial proceedings or mutual agreement of the parties. (f) When a tripartite escrow agreement is used, the Contractor shall utilize only suppliers of labor and material that signed the escrow agreement.(End of Clause)4.5 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (JAN 2008) The bidder or offeror agrees that if a contract is awarded to him/her, as a result of this solicitation, he/she will not advertise the award of the contract in his/her commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the Department of Veterans Affairs endorses a product, project or commercial line of endeavor.(End of Clause)4.6 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (DEC 2009) (a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, "Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern": (1) Means a small business concern: (i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans (or eligible surviving spouses); (ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran; (iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document; and (iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control and is so listed in the Vendor Information Pages database, (). (2) "Service-disabled veteran" means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16). (b) General. (1) Offers are solicited only from service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns shall not be considered. (2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. (c) Agreement. A service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern agrees that in the performance of the contract, in the case of a contract for: (1) Services (except construction), at least 50 percent of the cost of personnel for contract performance will be spent for employees of the concern or employees of other eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns; (2) Supplies (other than acquisition from a nonmanufacturer of the supplies), at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing, excluding the cost of materials, will be performed by the concern or other eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns; (3) General construction, at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel will be spent on the concern's employees or the employees of other eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns; or (4) Construction by special trade contractors, at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel will be spent on the concern's employees or the employees of other eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. (d) A joint venture may be considered a service-disabled veteran owned small business concern if-- (1) At least one member of the joint venture is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern, and makes the following representations: That it is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern, and that it is a small business concern under the North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code assigned to the procurement; (2) Each other concern is small under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the procurement; and (3) The joint venture meets the requirements of paragraph 7 of the explanation of Affiliates in 19.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (4) The joint venture meets the requirements of 13 CFR 125.15(b). (e) Any service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern (non-manufacturer) must meet the requirements in 19.102(f) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation to receive a benefit under this program.(End of Clause)4.7 VAAR 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008) When net changes in original contract price affect the premium of a Corporate Surety Bond by $5 or more, the Government, in determining the basis for final settlement, will provide for bond premium adjustment computed at the rate shown in the bond.(End of Clause)4.8 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (JUL 2002) The clause entitled "Specifications and Drawings for Construction" in FAR 52.236-21 is supplemented as follows: (a) The contracting officer's interpretation of the drawings and specifications will be final, subject to the disputes clause. (b) Large scale drawings supersede small scale drawings. (c) Dimensions govern in all cases. Scaling of drawings may be done only for general location and general size of items. (d) Dimensions shown of existing work and all dimensions required for work that is to connect with existing work shall be verified by the contractor by actual measurement of the existing work. Any work at variance with that specified or shown in the drawings shall not be performed by the contractor until approved in writing by the contracting officer.(End of Clause)4.9 VAAR 852.236-74 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (JUL 2002) The clause entitled "Inspection of Construction" in FAR 52.246-12 is supplemented as follows: (a) Inspection of materials and articles furnished under this contract will be made at the site by the resident engineer, unless otherwise provided for in the specifications. (b) Final inspection will not be made until the contract work is ready for beneficial use or occupancy. The contractor shall notify the contracting officer, through the resident engineer, fifteen (15) days prior to the date on which the work will be ready for final inspection.(End of Clause)4.10 VAAR 852.236-76 CORRESPONDENCE (APR 1984) All correspondence relative to this contract shall bear Specification Number, Project Number, Department of Veterans Affairs Contract Number, title of project and name of facility.(End of Clause)4.11 VAAR 852.236-77 REFERENCE TO "STANDARDS" (JUL 2002) Any materials, equipment, or workmanship specified by references to number, symbol, or title of any specific Federal, Industry or Government Agency Standard Specification shall comply with all applicable provisions of such standard specifications, except as limited to type, class or grade, or modified in contract specifications. Reference to "Standards" referred to in the contract specifications, except as modified, shall have full force and effect as though printed in detail in specifications.(End of Clause)4.12 VAAR 852.236-78 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION (APR 1984) (a) The work will be under the direction of the Department of Veterans Affairs contracting officer, who may designate another VA employee to act as resident engineer at the construction site. (b) Except as provided below, the resident engineer's directions will not conflict with or change contract requirements. (c) Within the limits of any specific authority delegated by the contracting officer, the resident engineer may, by written direction, make changes in the work. The contractor shall be advised of the extent of such authority prior to execution of any work under the contract.(End of Clause)4.13 VAAR 852.236-79 DAILY REPORT OF WORKERS AND MATERIAL (APR 1984) The contractor shall furnish to the resident engineer each day a consolidated report for the preceding work day in which is shown the number of laborers, mechanics, foremen/forewomen and pieces of heavy equipment used or employed by the contractor and subcontractors. The report shall bear the name of the firm, the branch of work which they perform such as concrete, plastering, masonry, plumbing, sheet metal work, etc. The report shall give a breakdown of employees by crafts, location where employed, and work performed. The report shall also list materials delivered to the site on the date covered by the report.(End of Clause)4.14 VAAR 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (JUL 2002) (a) Nothing contained in this contract shall be construed as creating any contractual relationship between any subcontractor and the Government. Divisions or sections of specifications are not intended to control the contractor in dividing work among subcontractors, or to limit work performed by any trade. (b) The contractor shall be responsible to the Government for acts and omissions of his/her own employees, and subcontractors and their employees. The contractor shall also be responsible for coordination of the work of the trades, subcontractors, and material suppliers. The contractor shall, in advance of the work, prepare coordination drawings showing the location of openings through slabs, the pipe sleeves and hanger inserts, as well as the location and elevation of utility lines, including, but not limited to, conveyor systems, pneumatic tubes, ducts, and conduits and pipes 2 inches and larger in diameter. These drawings, including plans, elevations, and sections as appropriate shall clearly show the manner in which the utilities fit into the available space and relate to each other and to existing building elements. Drawings shall be of appropriate scale to satisfy the previously stated purposes, but not smaller than 3/8-inch scale. Drawings may be composite (with distinctive colors for the various trades) or may be separate but fully coordinated drawings (such as sepias or photographic paper reproducibles) of the same scale. Separate drawings shall depict identical building areas or sections and shall be capable of being overlaid in any combination. The submitted drawings for a given area of the project shall show the work of all trades which will be involved in that particular area. Six complete composite drawings or six complete sets of separate reproducible drawings shall be received by the Government not less than 20 days prior to the scheduled start of the work in the area illustrated by the drawings, for the purpose of showing the contractor's planned methods of installation. The objectives of such drawings are to promote carefully planned work sequence and proper trade coordination, in order to assure the expeditious solutions of problems and the installation of lines and equipment as contemplated by the contract documents while avoiding or minimizing additional costs to the contractor and to the Government. In the event the contractor, in coordinating the various installations and in planning the method of installation, finds a conflict in location or elevation of any of the utilities with themselves, with structural items or with other construction items, he/she shall bring this conflict to the attention of the contracting officer immediately. In doing so, the contractor shall explain the proposedmethod of solving the problem or shall request instructions as to how toproceed if adjustments beyond those of usual trades coordination are necessary. Utilities installation work will not proceed in any area prior to the submission and completion of the Government review of the coordinated drawings for that area, nor in any area in which conflicts are disclosed by the coordination drawings until the conflicts have been corrected to the satisfaction of the contracting officer. It is the responsibility of the contractor to submit the required drawings in a timely manner consistent with the requirements to complete the work covered by this contract within the prescribed contract time. (c) The Government or its representatives will not undertake to settle any differences between the contractor and subcontractors or between subcontractors. (d) The Government reserves the right to refuse to permit employment on the work or require dismissal from the work of any subcontractor who, by reason of previous unsatisfactory work on Department of Veterans Affairs projects or for any other reason, is considered by the contracting officer to be incompetent or otherwise objectionable.(End of Clause)4.15 VAAR 852.236-82 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS) (APR 1984) (a) Retainage: (1) The contracting officer may retain funds: (i) Where performance under the contract has been determined to be deficient or the contractor has performed in an unsatisfactory manner in the past; or (ii) As the contract nears completion, to ensure that deficiencies will be corrected and that completion is timely. (2) Examples of deficient performance justifying a retention of funds include, but are not restricted to, the following: (i) Unsatisfactory progress as determined by the contracting officer; (ii) Failure to meet schedule in Schedule of Work Progress; (iii) Failure to present submittals in a timely manner; or (iv) Failure to comply in good faith with approved subcontracting plans, certifications, or contract requirements. (3) Any level of retention shall not exceed 10 percent either where there is determined to be unsatisfactory performance, or when the retainage is to ensure satisfactory completion. Retained amounts shall be paid promptly upon completion of all contract requirements, but nothing contained in this subparagraph shall be construed as limiting the contracting officer's right to withhold funds under other provisions of the contract or in accordance with the general law and regulations regarding the administration of Government contracts. (b) The contractor shall submit a schedule of cost to the contracting officer for approval within 30 calendar days after date of receipt of notice to proceed. Such schedule will be signed and submitted in triplicate. The approved cost schedule will be one of the bases for determining progress payments to the contractor for work completed. This schedule shall show cost by the branches of work for each building or unit of the contract, as instructed by the resident engineer. (1) The branches shall be subdivided into as many sub-branches as are necessary to cover all component parts of the contract work. (2) Costs as shown on this schedule must be true costs and, should the resident engineer so desire, he/she may require the contractor to submit the original estimate sheets or other information to substantiate the detailed makeup of the schedule. (3) The sum of the sub-branches, as applied to each branch, shall equal the total cost of such branch. The total cost of all branches shall equal the contract price. (4) Insurance and similar items shall be prorated and included in the cost of each branch of the work. (5) The cost schedule shall include separate cost information for the systems listed in the table in this paragraph (b)(5). The percentages listed below are proportions of the cost listed in the contractor's cost schedule and identify, for payment purposes, the value of the work to adjust, correct and test systems after the material has been installed. Payment of the listed percentages will be made only after the contractor has demonstrated that each of the systems is substantially complete and operates as required by the contract.VALUE OF ADJUSTING, CORRECTING, AND TESTING SYSTEMSystemPercentPneumatic tube system10Incinerators (medical waste and trash)5Sewage treatment plant equipment5Water treatment plant equipment5Washers (dish, cage, glass, etc.)5Sterilizing equipment5Water distilling equipment5Prefab temperature rooms (cold, constant temperature)5Entire air-conditioning system (Specified under 600 Sections)5Entire boiler plant system (Specified under 700 Sections)5General supply conveyors10Food service conveyors10Pneumatic soiled linen and trash system10Elevators and dumbwaiters10Materials transport system10Engine-generator system5Primary switchgear5Secondary switchgear5Fire alarm system5Nurse call system5Intercom system5Radio system5TV (entertainment) system5 (c) In addition to this cost schedule, the contractor shall submit such unit costs as may be specifically requested. The unit costs shall be those used by the contractor in preparing his/her bid and will not be binding as pertaining to any contract changes. (d) The contracting officer will consider for monthly progress payments material and/or equipment procured by the contractor and stored on the construction site, as space is available, or at a local approved location off the site, under such terms and conditions as such officer approves, including but not limited to the following: (1) The material or equipment is in accordance with the contract requirements and/or approved samples and shop drawings. (2) Only those materials and/or equipment as are approved by the resident engineer for storage will be included. (3) Such materials and/or equipment will be stored separately and will be readily available for inspection and inventory by the resident engineer. (4) Such materials and/or equipment will be protected against weather, theft and other hazards and will not be subjected to deterioration. (5) All of the other terms, provisions, conditions and covenants contained in the contract shall be and remain in full force and effect as therein provided. (6) A supplemental agreement will be executed between the Government and the contractor with the consent of the contractor's surety for off-site storage. (e) The contractor, prior to receiving a progress or final payment under this contract, shall submit to the contracting officer a certification that the contractor has made payment from proceeds of prior payments, or that timely payment will be made from the proceeds of the progress or final payment then due, to subcontractors and suppliers in accordance with the contractual arrangements with them. (f) The Government reserves the right to withhold payment until samples, shop drawings, engineer's certificates, additional bonds, payrolls, weekly statements of compliance, proof of title, nondiscrimination compliance reports, or any other things required by this contract, have been submitted to the satisfaction of the contracting officer.(End of Clause)4.16 VAAR 852.236-84 SCHEDULE OF WORK PROGRESS (NOV 1984) (a) The contractor shall submit with the schedule of costs, a progress schedule that indicates the anticipated installation of work versus the elapsed contract time, for the approval of the contracting officer. The progress schedule time shall be represented in the form of a bar graph with the contract time plotted along the horizontal axis. The starting date of the schedule shall be the date the contractor receives the "Notice to Proceed." The ending date shall be the original contract completion date. At a minimum, both dates shall be indicated on the progress schedule. The specific item of work, i.e., "Excavation", "Floor Tile", "Finish Carpentry", etc., should be plotted along the vertical axis and indicated by a line or bar at which time(s) during the contract this work is scheduled to take place. The schedule shall be submitted in triplicate and signed by the contractor. (b) The actual percent completion will be based on the value of installed work divided by the current contract amount. The actual completion percentage will be indicated on the monthly progress report. (c) The progress schedule will be revised when individual or cumulative time extensions of 15 calendar days or more are granted for any reason. The revised schedule should indicate the new contract completion date and should reflect any changes to the installation time(s) of the items of work affected. (d) The revised progress schedule will be used for reporting future scheduled percentage completion.(End of Clause)ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BAR CHART SCHEDULE A. Original Schedule: The following information shall be furnished as minimum for each activity on the initial bar chart schedule. - Activity Description - Estimated Duration - Responsibility (Trade) and Manpower (Crew size) - Planned Start and Completion Dates - Activity Cost B. Updated Schedules and Updating Procedures (1) The contractor shall submit, at intervals of 30 calendar days, an updated bar chart schedule of the actual construction progress. The bar chart schedule shall show the activities or portions of activities started and/or completed during the reporting period and their updated monetary percentage value(s) as a basis for the contractor's monthly progress report (payment request). (2) The contractor shall adjust the activity bars on the bar chart schedule to reflect the actual progress and the remaining activity durations. The updated bar chart schedule shall show at a minimum the following: - Actual start and completion dates for activities started and/or completed during the reporting period. - VA issued changes to the original contract requirements that change the contractor's original sequence of work. - Contractor changes in work sequence, durations, responsibility, manpower, and activity costs. C. All contract changes durations proposed by the contractor shall be reviewed and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to insertion into the updated bar chart schedule. The updated bar chart schedule shall include all contract changes issued during the reporting period. (End of Clause)4.17 VAAR 852.236-85 SUPPLEMENTARY LABOR STANDARDS PROVISIONS (APR 1984) (a) The wage determination decision of the Secretary of Labor is set forth in section GR, General Requirements, of this contract. It is the result of a study of wage conditions in the locality and establishes the minimum hourly rates of wages and fringe benefits for the described classes of labor in accordance with applicable law. No increase in the contract price will be allowed or authorized because of payment of wage rates in excess of those listed. (b) The contractor shall submit the required copies of payrolls to the contracting officer through the resident engineer or engineer officer, when acting in that capacity. Department of Labor Form WH- 347, Payroll, available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, may be used for this purpose. If, however, the contractor or subcontractor elects to use an individually composed payroll form, it shall contain the same information shown on Form WH-347, and in addition be accompanied by Department of Labor Form WH-348, Statement of Compliance, or any other form containing the exact wording of this form.(End of Clause)4.18 VAAR 852.236-86 WORKER'S COMPENSATION (JAN 2008) Public Law 107-217 (40 U.S.C. 3172) authorizes the constituted authority of States to apply their workers compensation laws to all lands and premises owned or held by the United States.(End of Clause)4.19 VAAR 852.236-87 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (SEP 1993) The Resident Engineer on all assigned construction projects, or other Department of Veterans Affairs employee if designated in writing by the Contracting Officer, shall serve as Safety Officer and as such has authority, on behalf of the Contracting Officer, to monitor and enforce Contractor compliance with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention. However, only the Contracting Officer may issue an order to stop all or part of the work while requiring satisfactory or corrective action to be taken by the Contractor.(End of Clause)4.20 VAAR 852.236-88 CONTRACT CHANGES--SUPPLEMENT (JUL 2002) (a) Paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(4) apply to proposed contract changes costing over $500,000. (1) When requested by the contracting officer, the contractor shall submit proposals for changes in work to the resident engineer. Proposals, to be submitted as expeditiously as possible but within 30 calendar days after receipt of request, shall be in legible form, original and two copies, with an itemized breakdown that will include material, quantities, unit prices, labor costs (separated into trades), construction equipment, etc. (Labor costs are to be identified with specific material placed or operation performed.) The contractor must obtain and furnish with a proposal an itemized breakdown as described above, signed by each subcontractor participating in the change regardless of tier. When certified cost or pricing data are required under FAR Subpart 15.403, the cost or pricing data shall be submitted in accordance with FAR 15.403-5. (2) When the necessity to proceed with a change does not allow sufficient time to negotiate a modification or because of failure to reach an agreement, the contracting officer may issue a change order instructing the contractor to proceed on the basis of a tentative price based on the best estimate available at the time, with the firm price to be determined later. Furthermore, when the change order is issued, the contractor shall submit a proposal, which includes the information required by paragraph (a)(1), for cost of changes in work within 30 calendar days. (3) The contracting officer will consider issuing a settlement by determination to the contract if the contractor's proposal required by paragraphs (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this clause is not received within 30 calendar days or if agreement has not been reached. (4) Bond premium adjustment, consequent upon changes ordered, will be made as elsewhere specified at the time of final settlement under the contract and will not be included in the individual change. (b) Paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(11) apply to proposed contract changes costing $500,000 or less: (1) When requested by the contracting officer, the contractor shall submit proposals for changes in work to the resident engineer. Proposals, to be submitted as expeditiously as possible but within 30 calendar days after receipt of request, shall be in legible form, original and two copies, with an itemized breakdown that will include material, quantities, unit prices, labor costs (separated into trades), construction equipment, etc. (Labor costs are to be identified with specific material placed or operation performed.) The contractor must obtain and furnish with a proposal an itemized breakdown as described above, signed by each subcontractor participating in the change regardless of tier. When certified cost or pricing data or information other than cost or pricing data are required under FAR 15.403, the data shall be submitted in accordance with FAR 15.403-5. No itemized breakdown will be required for proposals amounting to less than $1,000. (2) When the necessity to proceed with a change does not allow sufficient time to negotiate a modification or because of failure to reach an agreement, the contracting officer may issue a change order instructing the contractor to proceed on the basis of a tentative price based on the best estimate available at the time, with the firm price to be determined later. Furthermore, when the change order is issued, the contractor shall submit within 30 calendar days, a proposal that includes the information required by paragraph (b)(1) for the cost of the changes in work. (3) The contracting officer will consider issuing a settlement by determination to the contract if the contractor's proposal required by paragraphs (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this clause is not received within 30 calendar days, or if agreement has not been reached. (4) Allowances not to exceed 10 percent each for overhead and profit for the party performing the work will be based on the value of labor, material, and use of construction equipment required to accomplish the change. As the value of the change increases, a declining scale will be used in negotiating the percentage of overhead and profit. Allowable percentages on changes will not exceed the following: 10 percent overhead and 10 percent profit on the first $20,000; 7-1/2 percent overhead and 7-1/2 percent profit on the next $30,000; 5 percent overhead and 5 percent profit on balance over $50,000. Profit shall be computed by multiplying the profit percentage by the sum of the direct costs and computed overhead costs. (5) The prime contractor's or upper-tier subcontractor's fee on work performed by lower-tier subcontractors will be based on the net increased cost to the prime contractor or upper-tier subcontractor, as applicable. Allowable fee on changes will not exceed the following: 10 percent fee on the first $20,000; 7-1/2 percent fee on the next $30,000; and 5 percent fee on balance over $50,000. (6) Not more than four percentages, none of which exceed the percentages shown above, will be allowed regardless of the number of tiers of subcontractors. (7) Where the contractor's or subcontractor's portion of a change involves credit items, such items must be deducted prior to adding overhead and profit for the party performing the work. The contractor's fee is limited to the net increase to contractor of subcontractors' portions cost computed in accordance herewith. (8) Where a change involves credit items only, a proper measure of the amount of downward adjustment in the contract price is the reasonable cost to the contractor if he/she had performed the deleted work. A reasonable allowance for overhead and profit are properly includable as part of the downward adjustment for a deductive change. The amount of such allowance is subject to negotiation. (9) Cost of Federal Old Age Benefit (Social Security) tax and of Worker's Compensation and Public Liability insurance appertaining to changes are allowable. While no percentage will be allowed thereon for overhead or profit, prime contractor's fee will be allowed on such items in subcontractors' proposals. (10) Overhead and contractor's fee percentages shall be considered to include insurance other than mentioned herein, field and office supervisors and assistants, security police, use of small tools, incidental job burdens, and general home office expenses and no separate allowance will be made therefore. Assistants to office supervisors include all clerical, stenographic and general office help. Incidental job burdens include, but are not necessarily limited to, office equipment and supplies, temporary toilets, telephone and conformance to OSHA requirements. Items such as, but not necessarily limited to, review and coordination, estimating and expediting relative to contract changes are associated with field and office supervision and are considered to be included in the contractor's overhead and/or fee percentage. (11) Bond premium adjustment, consequent upon changes ordered, will be made as elsewhere specified at the time of final settlement under the contract and will not be included in the individual change.(End of Clause)4.21 VAAR 852.236-89 BUY AMERICAN ACT (JAN 2008) (a) Reference is made to the clause entitled "Buy American Act--Construction Materials," FAR 52.225-9. (b) Notwithstanding a bidder's right to offer identifiable foreign construction material in its bid pursuant to FAR 52.225-9, VA does not anticipate accepting an offer that includes foreign construction material. (c) If a bidder chooses to submit a bid that includes foreign construction material, that bidder must provide a listing of the specific foreign construction material he/she intends to use and a price for said material. Bidders must include bid prices for comparable domestic construction material. If VA determines not to accept foreign construction material and no comparable domestic construction material is provided, the entire bid will be rejected. (d) Any foreign construction material proposed after award will be rejected unless the bidder proves to VA's satisfaction: (1) it was impossible to request the exemption prior to award, and (2) said domestic construction material is no longer available, or (3) where the price has escalated so dramatically after the contract has been awarded that it would be unconscionable to require performance at that price. The determinations required by (1), (2), and (3) of this paragraph shall be made in accordance with Subpart 825.2 and FAR 25.2. (e) By signing this bid, the bidder declares that all articles, materials and supplies for use on the project shall be domestic unless specifically set forth on the Bid Form or addendum thereto.(End of Clause)4.22 VAAR 852.236-91 SPECIAL NOTES (JUL 2002) (a) Signing of the bid shall be deemed to be a representation by the bidder that: (1) Bidder is a construction contractor who owns, operates, or maintains a place of business, regularly engaged in construction, alteration, or repair of buildings, structures, and communications facilities, or other engineering projects, including furnishing and installing of necessary equipment; or (2) If newly entering into a construction activity, bidder has made all necessary arrangements for personnel, construction equipment, and required licenses to perform construction work; and (3) Upon request, prior to award, bidder will promptly furnish to the Government a statement of facts in detail as to bidder's previous experience (including recent and current contracts), organization (including company officers), technical qualifications, financial resources and facilities available to perform the contemplated work. (b) Unless otherwise provided in this contract, where the use of optional materials or construction is permitted, the same standard of workmanship, fabrication and installation shall be required irrespective of which option is selected. The contractor shall make any change or adjustment in connecting work or otherwise necessitated by the use of such optional material or construction, without additional cost to the Government. (c) When approval is given for a system component having functional or physical characteristics different from those indicated or specified, it is the responsibility of the contractor to furnish and install related components with characteristics and capacities compatible with the approved substitute component as required for systems to function as noted on drawings and specifications. There shall be no additional cost to the Government. (d) In some instances it may have been impracticable to detail all items in specifications or on drawings because of variances in manufacturers' methods of achieving specified results. In such instances the contractor will be required to furnish all labor, materials, drawings, services and connections necessary to produce systems or equipment which are completely installed, functional, and ready for operation by facility personnel in accordance with their intended use. (e) Claims by the contractor for delay attributed to unusually severe weather must be supported by climatological data covering the period and the same period for the 10 preceding years. When the weather in question exceeds in intensity or frequency the 10-year average, the excess experienced shall be considered "unusually severe." Comparison shall be on a monthly basis. Whether or not unusually severe weather in fact delays the work will depend upon the effect of weather on the branches of work being performed during the time under consideration.(End of Clause)4.23 VAAR 852.246-74 SPECIAL WARRANTIES (JAN 2008) The clause entitled "Warranty of Construction" in FAR 52.246-21 is supplemented as follows: Any special warranties that may be required under the contract shall be subject to the elections set forth in the FAR clause at 52.246-21, Warranty of Construction, unless otherwise provided for in such special warranties.(End of Clause)4.24 VAAR 852.273-76 ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION (Interim - October 2008) (a) To improve the timeliness of payments and lower overall administrative costs, VA strongly encourages contractors to submit invoices using its electronic invoicing system. At present, electronic submission is voluntary and any nominal registration fees will be the responsibility of the contractor. VA intends to mandate electronic invoice submission, subject to completion of the federal rulemaking process. At present, VA is using a 3rd party agent to contact contractors regarding this service. During the voluntary period, contractors interested in registering for the electronic system should contact the VA's Financial Services Center at .(End of Clause)4.25 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):far(End of Clause)FAR NumberTitleDate52.204-9PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNELJAN 201152.204-10REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDSAUG 201252.209-6PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENTDEC 201052.222-3CONVICT LABORJUN 200352.222-6DAVIS-BACON ACTJUL 200552.222-7WITHHOLDING OF FUNDSFEB 198852.222-8PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDSJUN 201052.222-9APPRENTICES AND TRAINEESJUL 200552.222-10COMPLIANCE WITH COPELAND ACT REQUIREMENTSFEB 198852.222-11SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS)JUL 200552.222-12CONTRACT TERMINATION - DEBARMENTFEB 198852.222-13COMPLIANCE WITH DAVIS-BACON AND RELATED ACT REGULATIONSFEB 198852.222-14DISPUTES CONCERNING LABOR STANDARDSFEB 198852.222-15CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITYFEB 198852.222-21PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIESFEB 199952.222-26EQUAL OPPORTUNITYMAR 200752.222-27AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTIONFEB 199952.222-35EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANSSEP 201052.222-36AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIESOCT 201052.222-37EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANSSEP 201052.222-50COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONSFEB 200952.223-5POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION ALTERNATE I (MAY 2011)MAY 201152.223-18ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVINGAUG 201152.225-13RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASESJUN 200852.227-4PATENT INDEMNITY--CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTSDEC 200752.228-2ADDITIONAL BOND SECURITYOCT 199752.228-11PLEDGES OF ASSETSJAN 201252.228-12PROSPECTIVE SUBCONTRACTOR REQUESTS FOR BONDSOCT 199552.228-14IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDITDEC 199952.232-5PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTSSEP 200252.232-23ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMSJAN 198652.232-27PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTSOCT 200852.232-34PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-- OTHER THAN CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATIONMAY 199952.232-38SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER INFORMATION WITH OFFERMAY 199952.233-1DISPUTESJUL 200252.233-3PROTEST AFTER AWARDAUG 199652.233-4APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIMOCT 200452.236-2DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONSAPR 198452.236-3SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORKAPR 198452.236-5MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIPAPR 198452.236-6SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTORAPR 198452.236-7PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIESNOV 199152.236-8OTHER CONTRACTSAPR 198452.236-9PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTSAPR 198452.236-10OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREASAPR 198452.236-11USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETIONAPR 198452.236-12CLEANING UPAPR 198452.236-13ACCIDENT PREVENTIONNOV 199152.236-14AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICESAPR 198452.236-21SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)FEB 199752.236-26PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCEFEB 199552.242-14SUSPENSION OF WORKAPR 198452.244-6SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMSDEC 201052.246-12INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTIONAUG 199652.246-21WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTIONMAR 199452.249-10DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION)APR 198452.253-1COMPUTER GENERATED FORMSJAN 19914.26 Wage DeterminationSee attached document: Wage Determination.4.27 SpecificationsSECTION 01 00 00GENERAL REQUIREMENTS1.1 GENERAL INTENTION A.Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Project 623-13-104 Upgrade Digital Controls Network as required by drawings and specifications. B.Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer. C.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.D.Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.E.Training:1.All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team. 2.Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) A.ITEM I, Work includes general construction, alterations, electrical, controls, and communications work to complete Project 623-13-104 Upgrade Digital Controls Network as shown in the contract drawings and specifications. 1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTORA.AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 1 set of specifications and drawings will be furnished. B.Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense.1.4 construction security requirementsA.Security Plan:1.The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.2.The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.B.Security Procedures:1.General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.2.For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.3.No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.4.VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.C.Key Control:1.The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COTR 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.Motor Vehicle Restrictions1.Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.2.Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.1.5 FIRE SAFETYA.Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only. 1.American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):E84-2008Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials2.National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):10-2006Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers30-2007Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code51B-2003Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work70-2007National Electrical Code241-2004Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations3.Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):29 CFR 1926Safety and Health Regulations for ConstructionFire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COTR for review for compliance. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the COTR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.C.Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.D.Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).E.Temporary Construction Partitions: 1.Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ? hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.2.Install temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings enclosures.3.Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.F.Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.G.Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COTR.H.Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to COTR.I.Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10. J.Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30. K.Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.L.Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COTR. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COTR.M.Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with COTR.N.Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COTR. Obtain permits from COTR at least 1 hour in advance. O.Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to COTR.P.Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.Q.Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.R.Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS A.The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.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 COTR. E.Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct. F.Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. 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 COTR where required by limited working space.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.G.Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COTR 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 COTR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COTR and Contractor. H.Buildings will be occupied during performance of work. 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. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period. I.When a building area is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility 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 preinspection 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. J.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 COTR. 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 COTR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.2.Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COTR, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption. 3.Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours. 4.Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COTR. 5.In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COTR. 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. K.Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces. L.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 COTR. M.Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COTR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS. 1.7 ALTERATIONS A.Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COTR of 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 buildings. 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 COTR. 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 COTR to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.2362) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.2434 and VAAR 852.23688). C.ReSurvey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COTR together shall make a thorough resurvey 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.Resurvey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract. D.Protection: Provide the following protective measures: 1.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 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURESA.Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.B.Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COTR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. 1.All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center.C.Medical Center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions may be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition:1.The COTR and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.2.In case of any problem, the medical center, along with assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.D.In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold. 1.Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by COTR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.2.Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the COTR. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the medical Center and Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:a.Provide dust proof fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COTR and Medical Center.b.HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.c.Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.d.Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently. Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.e.The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COTR and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down. f.Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended.g.There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.At completion, remove construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.E.Final Cleanup:1.Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.2.Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.3.All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTIONA.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 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 reinstallation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COTR. 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 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 workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a treepruning 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 COTR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COTR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified. B.Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work. C.At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment. D.Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.2434 and VAAR 852.23688) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.2362). 1.12 As-Built DrawingsA.The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.B.All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COTR's review, as often as requested.C.Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the COTR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COTR.D.Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS A.Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions: 1.Contractor makes all arrangements with the COTR for use of elevators. The COTR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use elevator as directed by COTR. 2.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.1.14 TEMPORARY TOILETS A.Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets. 1.15 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 Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge. B.The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines required. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia. D.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: 1.Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system. a.Steam is available at no cost to Contractor. E.Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services. 1.Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. F.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. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor. 2.Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve wateruse so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COTR's discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system. G.Steam: Furnish steam system for testing required in various sections of specifications. 1.Obtain steam for testing by connecting to the Medical Center steam distribution system. Steam is available at no cost to the Contractor. 2.Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve steamuse so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other waste will be cause for revocation (at COTR's discretion), of use of steam from the Medical Center's system. 1.16 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT (N/A)1.17 TESTS A.Pretest mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pretested. B.Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests. C.Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire complex which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a complex which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components. D.All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably short period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant. E.Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system. 1.18 INSTRUCTIONS A.Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified. B.Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals (four copies each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COTR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and subassembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly crossreferenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted. C.Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factorytrained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed instructions to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of interrelated systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COTR and shall be considered concluded only when the COTR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COTR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above. 1.19 photographic documentation A.Provide digital camera to COTR for project documentation. Camera shall be Canon PowerShot A480 or approved equal compatible with approved IT interface at Medical Center. Camera shall remain property of Medical Center following contract. - E N D SECTION 00 01 15LIST OF DRAWING SHEETSThe drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract. Drawing No.TitleTS-1Title SheetMC-1Bldg 52 Controllers/TerminationsMC-2UNC3 Controller/TerminationMC-3UNC4/UNC6 TerminationMC-4UNC4/UNC6 ControllersMC-5UNC5 Controller/TerminationMC-6 UNC-FLOWMETER TerminationMC-7UNC-FLOWMETER Controller END SECTION 01 33 23SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES11.Refer to Articles titled SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.23621) and, SPECIAL NOTES (VAAR 852.236-91), in GENERAL CONDITIONS.12.For the purposes of this contract, samples, test reports, certificates, and manufacturers' literature and data shall also be subject to the previously referenced requirements. The following text refers to all items collectively as SUBMITTALS.13.Submit for approval, all of the items specifically mentioned under the separate sections of the specification, with information sufficient to evidence full compliance with contract requirements. Materials, fabricated articles and the like to be installed in permanent work shall equal those of approved submittals. After an item has been approved, no change in brand or make will be permitted unless:A.Satisfactory written evidence is presented to, and approved by Contracting Officer, that manufacturer cannot make scheduled delivery of approved item or;B.Item delivered has been rejected and substitution of a suitable item is an urgent necessity or;C.Other conditions become apparent which indicates approval of such substitute item to be in best interest of the Government.14.Forward submittals in sufficient time to permit proper consideration and approval action by Government. Time submission to assure adequate lead time for procurement of contract required items. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals will not serve as a basis for extending contract time for completion.15.Submittals will be reviewed for compliance with contract requirements by ArchitectEngineer, and action thereon will be taken by COTR on behalf of the Contracting Officer.16.Upon receipt of submittals, ArchitectEngineer will assign a file number thereto. Contractor, in any subsequent correspondence, shall refer to this file and identification number to expedite replies relative to previously approved or disapproved submittals.17.The Government reserves the right to require additional submittals, whether or not particularly mentioned in this contract. If additional submittals beyond those required by the contract are furnished pursuant to request therefor by Contracting Officer, adjustment in contract price and time will be made in accordance with Articles titled CHANGES (FAR 52.2434) and CHANGES SUPPLEMENT (VAAR 852.23688) of the GENERAL CONDITIONS.18.Schedules called for in specifications and shown on shop drawings shall be submitted for use and information of Department of Veterans Affairs and ArchitectEngineer. However, the Contractor shall assume responsibility for coordinating and verifying schedules. The Contracting Officer and Architect Engineer assumes no responsibility for checking schedules or layout drawings for exact sizes, exact numbers and detailed positioning of items.19.Submittals must be submitted by Contractor only and shipped prepaid. Contracting Officer assumes no responsibility for checking quantities or exact numbers included in such submittals. A.Submit samples in single units unless otherwise specified. Submit 2 copies of shop drawings, schedules, manufacturers' literature and data, and certificates. One copy will be retained by COTR, one copy shall be returned to contractor.B.Submittals will receive consideration only when covered by a transmittal letter signed by Contractor. Letter shall be sent via first class mail and shall contain the list of items, name of Medical Center, name of Contractor, contract number, applicable specification paragraph numbers, applicable drawing numbers (and other information required for exact identification of location for each item), manufacturer and brand, ASTM or Federal Specification Number (if any) and such additional information as may be required by specifications for particular item being furnished. In addition, catalogs shall be marked to indicate specific items submitted for approval.1.A copy of letter must be enclosed with items, and any items received without identification letter will be considered "unclaimed goods" and held for a limited time only.2.Each sample, certificate, manufacturers' literature and data shall be labeled to indicate the name and location of the Medical Center, name of Contractor, manufacturer, brand, contract number and ASTM or Federal Specification Number as applicable and location(s) on project.3.Required certificates shall be signed by an authorized representative of manufacturer or supplier of material, and by Contractor. C.If submittal samples have been disapproved, resubmit new samples as soon as possible after notification of disapproval. Such new samples shall be marked "Resubmitted Sample" in addition to containing other previously specified information required on label and in transmittal letter.D.Approved samples will be kept on file by the COTR at the site until completion of contract, at which time such samples will be delivered to Contractor as Contractor's property. Where noted in technical sections of specifications, approved samples in good condition may be used in their proper locations in contract work. At completion of contract, samples that are not approved will be returned to Contractor only upon request and at Contractor's expense. Such request should be made prior to completion of the contract. Disapproved samples that are not requested for return by Contractor will be discarded after completion of contract.E.Submittal drawings (shop, erection or setting drawings) and schedules, required for work of various trades, shall be checked before submission by technically qualified employees of Contractor for accuracy, completeness and compliance with contract requirements. These drawings and schedules shall be stamped and signed by Contractor certifying to such check.1.For each drawing required, submit one legible photographic paper or vellum reproducible.2.Reproducible shall be full size.3.Each drawing shall have marked thereon, proper descriptive title, including Medical Center location, project number, manufacturer's number, reference to contract drawing number, detail Section Number, and Specification Section Number.4.A space 120 mm by 125 mm (43/4 by 5 inches) shall be reserved on each drawing to accommodate approval or disapproval stamp.5.Submit drawings, ROLLED WITHIN A MAILING TUBE, fully protected for shipment.6.One reproducible print of approved or disapproved shop drawings will be forwarded to Contractor.7.When work is directly related and involves more than one trade, shop drawings shall be submitted to ArchitectEngineer under one cover.1-10.Samples, shop drawings, test reports, certificates and manufacturers' literature and data, shall be submitted for approval toEngineering Projects (138)Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center1011 Honor Heights DriveMuskogee OK 74401 E N D SECTION 07 84 00FIRESTOPPINGPART 1 GENERAL1.1 DESCRIPTIONA.Closures of openings in walls, floors, and roof decks against penetration of flame, heat, and smoke or gases in fire resistant rated construction.B.Closure of openings in walls against penetration of gases or smoke in smoke partitions.1.2 RELATED WORKA.Sealants and application: Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.1.3 SUBMITTALSA.Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.B.Manufacturers literature, data, and installation instructions for types of firestopping and smoke stopping used.C.List of FM, UL, or WH classification number of systems installed.D.Certified laboratory test reports for ASTM E814 tests for systems not listed by FM, UL, or WH proposed for use.1.4 DELIVERY AND STORAGEA.Deliver materials in their original unopened containers with manufacturer’s name and product identification. B.Store in a location providing protection from damage and exposure to the elements.1.5 warrantyFirestopping work subject to the terms of the Article “Warranty of Construction”, FAR clause 52.246-21, except extend the warranty period to five years.1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCEFM, UL, or WH or other approved laboratory tested products will be acceptable.1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONSA.Publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.B.American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):E84-07Surface Burning Characteristics of Building MaterialsE814-06Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire StopsC.Factory Mutual Engineering and Research Corporation (FM):Annual Issue Approval Guide Building MaterialsD.Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):Annual Issue Building Materials DirectoryAnnual Issue Fire Resistance Directory1479-03Fire Tests of Through-Penetration FirestopsE.Warnock Hersey (WH):Annual Issue Certification ListingsPART 2 - PRODUCTS2.1 FIRESTOP SYSTEMSA.Use either factory built (Firestop Devices) or field erected (through-Penetration Firestop Systems) to form a specific building system maintaining required integrity of the fire barrier and stop the passage of gases or smoke.B.Through-penetration firestop systems and firestop devices tested in accordance with ASTM E814 or UL 1479 using the "F" or "T" rating to maintain the same rating and integrity as the fire barrier being sealed. "T" ratings are not required for penetrations smaller than or equal to 100 mm (4 in) nominal pipe or 0.01 m2 (16 sq. in.) in overall cross sectional area.C.Products requiring heat activation to seal an opening by its intumescence shall exhibit a demonstrated ability to function as designed to maintain the fire barrier.D.Firestop sealants used for firestopping or smoke sealing shall have following properties:1.Contain no flammable or toxic solvents.2.Have no dangerous or flammable out gassing during the drying or curing of products.3.Water-resistant after drying or curing and unaffected by high humidity, condensation or transient water exposure.4.When used in exposed areas, shall be capable of being sanded and finished with similar surface treatments as used on the surrounding wall or floor surface. E.Firestopping system or devices used for penetrations by glass pipe, plastic pipe or conduits, unenclosed cables, or other non-metallic materials shall have following properties:1.Classified for use with the particular type of penetrating material used.2.Penetrations containing loose electrical cables, computer data cables, and communications cables protected using firestopping systems that allow unrestricted cable changes without damage to the seal.3.Intumescent products which would expand to seal the opening and act as fire, smoke, toxic fumes, and, water sealant.F.Maximum flame spread of 25 and smoke development of 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84.G.FM, UL, or WH rated or tested by an approved laboratory in accordance with ASTM E814.H.Materials to be asbestos free.2.2 SMOKE STOPPING IN SMOKE PARTITIONSA.Use silicone sealant in smoke partitions as specified in Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS. B.Use mineral fiber filler and bond breaker behind sealant.C.Sealants shall have a maximum flame spread of 25 and smoke developed of 50 when tested in accordance with E84.D.When used in exposed areas capable of being sanded and finished with similar surface treatments as used on the surrounding wall or floor surface.PART 3 - EXECUTION3.1 EXAMINATIONSubmit product data and installation instructions, as required by article, submittals, after an on site examination of areas to receive firestopping.3.2 PREPARATIONA.Remove dirt, grease, oil, loose materials, or other substances that prevent adherence and bonding or application of the firestopping or smoke stopping materials.B.Remove insulation on insulated pipe for a distance of 150 mm (six inches) on either side of the fire rated assembly prior to applying the firestopping materials unless the firestopping materials are tested and approved for use on insulated pipes.3.3 INSTALLATIONA.Do not begin work until the specified material data and installation instructions of the proposed firestopping systems have been submitted and approved.B.Install firestopping systems with smoke stopping in accordance with FM, UL, WH, or other approved system details and installation instructions.C.Install smoke stopping seals in smoke partitions.3.4 CLEAN-UP AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORKA.As work on each floor is completed, remove materials, litter, and debris.B.Do not move materials and equipment to the next-scheduled work area until completed work is inspected and accepted by the Resident Engineer.C.Clean up spills of liquid type materials.- - - E N D - - -SECTION 23 05 11COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION A.The requirements of this Section apply to all sections of Division 23. B.Definitions:1.Exposed: Piping, ductwork, and equipment exposed to view in finished rooms. 2.Option or optional: Contractor's choice of an alternate material or method. 3.RE: Resident Engineer4.COTR: Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.1.2 RELATED WORK Section 00 72 00, GENERAL CONDITIONSSection 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTSSection 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLESD.Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING E.Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE A.Mechanical, electrical and associated systems shall be safe, reliable, efficient, durable, easily and safely operable and maintainable, easily and safely accessible, and in compliance with applicable codes as specified. The systems shall be comprised of high quality institutional-class and industrial-class products of manufacturers that are experienced specialists in the required product lines. All construction firms and personnel shall be experienced and qualified specialists in industrial and institutional HVAC B.Products Criteria:1.Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products for at least 3 years (or longer as specified elsewhere). The design, model and size of each item shall have been in satisfactory and efficient operation on at least three installations for approximately three years. However, digital electronics devices, software and systems such as controls, instruments, computer work station, shall be the current generation of technology and basic design that has a proven satisfactory service record of at least three years. See other specification sections for any exceptions and/or additional requirements.2.All items furnished shall be free from defects that would adversely affect the performance, maintainability and appearance of individual components and overall assembly.3.Conform to codes and standards as required by the specifications. Conform to local codes, if required by local authorities such as the natural gas supplier, if the local codes are more stringent then those specified. Refer any conflicts to the Resident Engineer.4.Multiple Units: When two or more units of materials or equipment of the same type or class are required, these units shall be products of one manufacturer.5.Assembled Units: Manufacturers of equipment assemblies, which use components made by others, assume complete responsibility for the final assembled product.6.Nameplates: Nameplate bearing manufacturer's name or identifiable trademark shall be securely affixed in a conspicuous place on equipment, or name or trademark cast integrally with equipment, stamped or otherwise permanently marked on each item of equipment.7.Asbestos products or equipment or materials containing asbestos shall not be used.C.Equipment Service Organizations: 1.HVAC: Products and systems shall be supported by service organizations that maintain a complete inventory of repair parts and are located within 50 miles to the site. D.Execution (Installation, Construction) Quality:1.Apply and install all items in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Refer conflicts between the manufacturer's instructions and the contract drawings and specifications to the Resident Engineer for resolution. Provide written hard copies or computer files of manufacturer’s installation instructions to the Resident Engineer at least two weeks prior to commencing installation of any item. Installation of the item will not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received. Failure to furnish these recommendations is a cause for rejection of the material.2.Provide complete layout drawings required by Paragraph, SUBMITTALS. Do not commence construction work on any system until the layout drawings have been approved.E.Upon request by Government, provide lists of previous installations for selected items of equipment. Include contact persons who will serve as references, with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.1.4 SUBMITTALS A.Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES, and with requirements in the individual specification sections. B.Contractor shall make all necessary field measurements and investigations to assure that the equipment and assemblies will meet contract requirements.C.If equipment is submitted which differs in arrangement from that shown, provide drawings that show the rearrangement of all associated systems. Approval will be given only if all features of the equipment and associated systems, including accessibility, are equivalent to that required by the contract.D.Prior to submitting shop drawings for approval, contractor shall certify in writing that manufacturers of all major items of equipment have each reviewed drawings and specifications, and have jointly coordinated and properly integrated their equipment and controls to provide a complete and efficient installation.E.Submittals and shop drawings for interdependent items, containing applicable descriptive information, shall be furnished together and complete in a group. Coordinate and properly integrate materials and equipment in each group to provide a completely compatible and efficient.F.Layout Drawings: 1.Submit complete consolidated and coordinated layout drawings for all new systems, and for existing systems that are in the same areas. Refer to Section 00 72 00, GENERAL CONDITIONS, Article, SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION. 2.The drawings shall include plan views, elevations and sections of all systems and shall be on a scale of not less than 1:32 (3/8-inch equal to one foot). Clearly identify and dimension the proposed locations of the principal items of equipment. The drawings shall clearly show locations and adequate clearance for all equipment, piping, valves, control panels and other items. Show the access means for all items requiring access for operations and maintenance. Provide detailed layout drawings of all piping and duct systems.3.Do not install equipment foundations, equipment or piping until layout drawings have been approved. 4.In addition, for HVAC systems, provide details of the following:a.Mechanical equipment rooms. c.Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing. e.Duct or equipment penetrations of floors, walls, ceilings, or roofs.G.Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Submit under the pertinent section rather than under this section. 3.Equipment and materials identification. 4.Fire-stopping materials. 5.Hangers, inserts, supports and bracing. H.HVAC Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions: 1.Maintenance and operating manuals in accordance with Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, INSTRUCTIONS, for systems and equipment. 2.Provide a listing of recommended replacement parts for keeping in stock supply, including sources of supply, for equipment. Include in the listing belts for equipment: Belt manufacturer, model number, size and style, and distinguished whether of multiple belt sets. 1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS A.The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. B.American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): E84-10Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials E11909cStandard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials C.National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): 70-08National Electrical Code90A09Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems 10109Life Safety Code 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A.Protection of Equipment: 1.Equipment and material placed on the job site shall remain in the custody of the Contractor until phased acceptance, whether or not the Government has reimbursed the Contractor for the equipment and material. The Contractor is solely responsible for the protection of such equipment and material against any damage.2.Place damaged equipment in first class, new operating condition; or, replace same as determined and directed by the Resident Engineer. Such repair or replacement shall be at no additional cost to the Government.3.Protect interiors of new equipment and piping systems against entry of foreign matter. Clean both inside and outside before painting or placing equipment in operation.4.Existing equipment and piping being worked on by the Contractor shall be under the custody and responsibility of the Contractor and shall be protected as required for new work.1.7 JOB CONDITIONS – work in existing BuildingA.Building Operation: Government employees will be continuously operating and managing all facilities, including temporary facilities, that serve the medical center. B.Maintenance of Service: Schedule all work to permit continuous service as required by the medical center. C.Steam and Condensate Service Interruptions: Limited steam and condensate service interruptions, as required for interconnections of new and existing systems, will be permitted by the Resident Engineer during periods when the demands are not critical to the operation of the medical center. These non-critical periods are limited to between 8 pm and 5 am in the appropriate off-season (if applicable). Provide at least one week advance notice to the Resident Engineer. D.Phasing of Work: Comply with all requirements shown on drawings or specified.E.Building Working Environment: Maintain the architectural and structural integrity of the building and the working environment at all times. Maintain the interior of building at 18 degrees C (65 degrees F) minimum. Limit the opening of doors, windows or other access openings to brief periods as necessary for rigging purposes. No storm water or ground water leakage permitted. Provide daily cleanup of construction and demolition debris on all floor surfaces and on all equipment being operated by VA. F.Acceptance of Work for Government Operation: As new facilities are made available for operation and these facilities are of beneficial use to the Government, inspections will be made and tests will be performed. Based on the inspections, a list of contract deficiencies will be issued to the Contractor. After correction of deficiencies as necessary for beneficial use, the Contracting Officer will process necessary acceptance and the equipment will then be under the control and operation of Government personnel.PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 FACTORY-ASSEMBLED PRODUCTSA.Provide maximum standardization of components to reduce spare part requirements.B.Manufacturers of equipment assemblies that include components made by others shall assume complete responsibility for final assembled unit.1.All components of an assembled unit need not be products of same manufacturer.2.Constituent parts that are alike shall be products of a single manufacturer.ponents shall be compatible with each other and with the total assembly for intended service.4.Contractor shall guarantee performance of assemblies of components, and shall repair or replace elements of the assemblies as required to deliver specified performance of the complete assembly.ponents of equipment shall bear manufacturer's name and trademark, model number, serial number and performance data on a name plate securely affixed in a conspicuous place, or cast integral with, stamped or otherwise permanently marked upon the components of the equipment.D.Major items of equipment, which serve the same function, must be the same make and model. Exceptions will be permitted if performance requirements cannot be met.2.2 COMPATIBILITY OF RELATED EQUIPMENT Equipment and materials installed shall be compatible in all respects with other items being furnished and with existing items so that the result will be a complete and fully operational plant that conforms to contract requirements.2.3 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION A.Use symbols, nomenclature and equipment numbers specified, shown on the drawings and shown in the maintenance manuals. B.Interior (Indoor) Equipment: Engraved nameplates, with letters not less than 48 mm (3/16inch) high of brass with blackfilled letters, or rigid black plastic with white letters permanently fastened to the equipment. D.Control Items: Label all controllers. Identify and label each item as they appear on the control diagrams. 2.4 FIRESTOPPING Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING specifies an effective barrier against the spread of fire, smoke and gases where penetrations occur for piping and ductwork. Refer to Section 23 07 11, HVAC, PLUMBING, AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION, for firestop pipe and duct insulation. 2.5 ASBESTOSMaterials containing asbestos are not permitted.PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 ARRANGEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AND PIPING A.Coordinate location of sleeves, inserts, hangers,and equipment. Locate clear of windows, doors, openings, light outlets, and other services and utilities. Prepare equipment layout drawings to coordinate proper location and personnel access of all facilities. Submit the drawings for review as required by Part 1. Follow manufacturer's published recommendations for installation methods not otherwise specified. B.Operating Personnel Access and Observation Provisions: Select and arrange all equipment and systems to provide clear view and easy access, without use of portable ladders, for maintenance and operation of all devices including, but not limited to: all equipment items, valves, filters, strainers, transmitters, sensors, control devices. All gages and indicators shall be clearly visible by personnel standing on the floor or on permanent platforms. Do not reduce or change maintenance and operating space and access provisions that are shown on the drawings. C.Equipment and Piping Support: Coordinate structural systems necessary for equipment support with pipe and equipment locations to permit proper installation.D.Cutting Holes:1.Cut holes through concrete and masonry by rotary core drill. Pneumatic hammer, impact electric, and hand or manual hammer type drill will not be allowed, except as permitted by Resident Engineer where working area space is limited.2.Locate holes to avoid interference with structural members such as beams or grade beams. Holes shall be laid out in advance and drilling done only after approval by Resident Engineer. If the Contractor considers it necessary to drill through structural members, this matter shall be referred to Resident Engineer for approval.3.Do not penetrate membrane waterproofing.E.Interconnection of Instrumentation or Control Devices: Generally, electrical and pneumatic interconnections are not shown but must be provided.F.Electrical Interconnection of Controls and Instruments: This generally not shown but must be provided. This includes interconnections of control and instrumentation panels and computer workstations. Comply with NFPA-70.G.Protection and Cleaning: 1.Equipment and materials shall be carefully handled, properly stored, and adequately protected to prevent damage before and during installation, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and as approved by the Resident Engineer. Damaged or defective items in the opinion of the Resident Engineer, shall be replaced. H.Install devices with due regard for ease in reading or operating and maintaining said devices. Servicing shall not require dismantling adjacent equipment or pipe work. I.Work in Existing Building: 1.Perform as specified in Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, Article, ALTERATIONS, and Article, RESTORATION of the Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for relocation of existing equipment, alterations and restoration of existing building(s). 2.As specified in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, make alterations to existing service piping at times that will least interfere with normal operation of the facility. 3.Cut required openings through existing masonry and reinforced concrete using diamond core drills. Use of pneumatic hammer type drills, impact type electric drills, and hand or manual hammer type drills, will be permitted only with approval of the Resident Engineer. Locate openings that will least effect structural slabs, columns, ribs or beams. Refer to the Resident Engineer for determination of proper design for openings through structural sections and opening layouts approval, prior to cutting or drilling into structure. After Resident Engineer's approval, carefully cut opening through construction no larger than absolutely necessary for the required installation. J.Switchgear/Electrical Equipment Drip Protection: Every effort shall be made to eliminate the installation of pipe above electrical and telephone switchgear. If this is not possible, encase pipe in a second pipe with a minimum of joints. Installation of piping, ductwork, leak protection apparatus or other installations foreign to the electrical installation shall be located in the space equal to the width and depth of the equipment and extending from to a height of 1.8 m (6 ft.) above the equipment of to ceiling structure, whichever is lower (NFPA 70).K.Inaccessible Equipment:1.Where the Government determines that the Contractor has installed equipment not conveniently accessible for operation and maintenance, equipment shall be removed and reinstalled or remedial action performed as directed at no additional cost to the Government.2.The term "conveniently accessible" is defined as capable of being reached without the use of ladders, or without climbing or crawling under or over obstacles such as motors, fans, pumps, belt guards, transformers, high voltage lines, piping, and ductwork.3.2 TEMPORARY PIPING AND EQUIPMENTA.Continuity of operation of existing facilities will generally require temporary installation or relocation of equipment and piping.B.The Contractor shall provide all required facilities in accordance with the requirements of phased construction and maintenance of service. All piping and equipment shall be properly supported, sloped to drain, operate without excessive stress, and shall be insulated where injury can occur to personnel by contact with operating facilities. The requirements of Paragraph 3.1 apply.C.Temporary facilities and piping shall be completely removed and any openings in structures sealed. Provide necessary blind flanges and caps to seal open piping remaining in service.3.3 IDENTIFICATION SIGNSA.Provide laminated plastic signs, with engraved lettering not less than 5?mm (3/16-inch) high, designating functions, for all equipment, Nomenclature and identification symbols shall correspond to that used in maintenance manual, and in diagrams specified elsewhere. Attach by chain, adhesive, or screws.B.Factory Built Equipment: Metal plate, securely attached, with name and address of manufacturer, serial number, model number, size, performance.3.4 OPERATING AND PERFORMANCE TESTS A.Prior to the final inspection, perform required tests as specified in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS and submit the test reports and records to the Resident Engineer. B.Should evidence of malfunction in any tested system, or piece of equipment or component part thereof, occur during or as a result of tests, make proper corrections, repairs or replacements, and repeat tests at no additional cost to the Government. 3.5 INSTRUCTIONS TO VA PERSONNELProvide in accordance with Article, INSTRUCTIONS, of Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS E N D SECTION 23 09 23DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVACPART 1 GENERAL1.1 DESCRIPTIONA.Provide (a) direct-digital control system(s) as indicated on the project documents, and as described in these specifications. Include a complete and working direct-digital control system. Include all engineering, programming, controls and installation materials, installation labor, commissioning and start-up, training, final project documentation and warranty.The direct-digital control system(s) shall consist of high-speed, peer-to-peer network of DDC controllers, a control system server, and an Engineering Control Center. Provide a remote user using a standard web browser to access the control system graphics and change adjustable setpoints with the proper password.The direct-digital control system shall be native Schneider I/A series G3 protocol with the capability for BACnet/IP. All new workstations, controllers, devices and components shall be listed by BACnet Testing Laboratories. All new workstations, controller, devices and components shall be accessible using a Web browser interface and shall have the ability to communicate using the ASHRAE Standard 135 BACnet communications protocol without the use of gateways, unless otherwise allowed by this Section of the technical specifications, specifically shown on the design drawings and specifically requested otherwise by the VA.If used, gateways shall provide all object properties and read/write services shown on VA-approved interoperability schedules.The work administered by this Section of the technical specifications shall include all labor, materials, special tools, equipment, enclosures, power supplies, software, software licenses, Project specific software configurations and database entries, interfaces, wiring, tubing, installation, labeling, engineering, calibration, documentation, submittals, testing, verification, training services, permits and licenses, transportation, shipping, handling, administration, supervision, management, insurance, Warranty, specified services and items required for complete and fully functional Controls Systems.The control systems shall be designed such that each mechanical system shall operate under stand-alone mode. In the event of a network communication failure, or the loss of any other controller, the control system shall continue to operate independently. Failure of the ECC shall have no effect on the field controllers, including those involved with global strategies.The control system shall accommodate 1 Engineering Control Center and the control system shall accommodate at least 10 web-based Users simultaneously, and the access to the system should be limited only by operator password.Some products are furnished but not installed by the contractor administered by this Section of the technical specifications. The contractor administered by this Section of the technical specifications shall formally coordinate in writing and receive from other contractors formal acknowledgements in writing prior to submission the installation of the products. Some products are installed but not furnished by the contractor administered by this Section of the technical specifications. The contractor administered by this Section of the technical specifications shall formally coordinate in writing and receive from other contractors formal acknowledgements in writing prior to submission the procurement of the products. Some products are not provided by, but are nevertheless integrated with the work executed by, the contractor administered by this Section of the technical specifications. The contractor administered by this Section of the technical specifications shall formally coordinate in writing and receive from other contractors formal acknowledgements in writing prior to submission the particulars of the products. This facility’s existing direct-digital control system is manufactured by Schneider Electric, and its ECC is located at Bldg 101B1-52. The existing system’s top-end communications is via Niagara R2 and will be upgraded to Niagara AX G3. The existing system’s ECC and top-end controllers were installed in 2005. Legacy proprietary protocols reside on the system. The contractor administered by this Section of the technical specifications shall observe the capabilities, communication network, services, spare capacity of the existing control system and its ECC prior to beginning work.Provide a new BACnet capable ECC and communications network. Existing network controllers shall remain and be upgraded to Niagara AX G3 communications. Provide a programmable internetworking gateway allowing for real-time communication between the existing direct-digital control system and the new Niagara AX control system. Real-time communication shall provide all object properties and read/write services. The contractor administered by this Section of the technical specifications shall provide all necessary investigation and site-specific programming to execute interoperability.The performance requirement for the combined system: the combined system shall operate and function as one complete system including one database of control point objects and global control logic capabilities. Facility operators shall have complete operations and control capability over all systems, new and existing including; monitoring, trending, graphing, scheduling, alarm management, global point sharing, global strategy deployment, graphical operations interface and custom reporting as specified.1.2 RELATED WORKA.Section 27 15 00, Communications Horizontal Cabling1.3 definitionA.Algorithm: A logical procedure for solving a recurrent mathematical problem; A prescribed set of well-defined rules or processes for the solution of a problem in a finite number of steps.B.Analog: A continuously varying signal value (e.g., temperature, current, velocity etc.C. N/AD.BACnet: A Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks , ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135. This communications protocol allows diverse building automation devices to communicate data over and services over a network.E.BACnet/IP: Annex J of Standard 135. It defines and allows for using a reserved UDP socket to transmit BACnet messages over IP networks. A BACnet/IP network is a collection of one or more IP sub-networks that share the same BACnet network number.F.BACnet Internetwork: Two or more BACnet networks connected with routers. The two networks may sue different LAN technologies.G.BACnet Network: One or more BACnet segments that have the same network address and are interconnected by bridges at the physical and data link layers.H.BACnet Segment: One or more physical segments of BACnet devices on a BACnet network, connected at the physical layer by repeaters.I.BACnet Broadcast Management Device (BBMD): A communications device which broadcasts BACnet messages to all BACnet/IP devices and other BBMDs connected to the same BACnet/IP network.J.BACnet Interoperability Building Blocks (BIBBs): BACnet Interoperability Building Blocks (BIBBs) are collections of one or more BACnet services. These are prescribed in terms of an "A" and a "B" device. Both of these devices are nodes on a BACnet internetwork. K.BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL). The organization responsible for testing products for compliance with the BACnet standard, operated under the direction of BACnet International.L.Baud: It is a signal change in a communication link. One signal change can represent one or more bits of information depending on type of transmission scheme. Simple peripheral communication is normally one bit per Baud. (e.g., Baud rate = 78,000 Baud/sec is 78,000 bits/sec, if one signal change = 1 bit).M.Binary: A two-state system where a high signal level represents an "ON" condition and an "OFF" condition is represented by a low signal level.N.BMP or bmp: Suffix, computerized image file, used after the period in a DOS-based computer file to show that the file is an image stored as a series of pixels. O.Bus Topology: A network topology that physically interconnects workstations and network devices in parallel on a network segment.P.Control Unit (CU): Generic term for any controlling unit, stand-alone, microprocessor based, digital controller residing on secondary LAN or Primary LAN, used for local controls or global controls Q.Deadband: A temperature range over which no heating or cooling is supplied, i.e., 22-25 degrees C (72-78 degrees F), as opposed to a single point change over or overlap).R.Device: a control system component that contains a BACnet Device Object and uses BACnet to communicate with other devices.S.Device Object: Every BACnet device requires one Device Object, whose properties represent the network visible properties of that device. Every Device Object requires a unique Object Identifier number on the BACnet internetwork. This number is often referred to as the device instance.T.Device Profile: A specific group of services describing BACnet capabilities of a device, as defined in ASHRAE Standard 135-2008, Annex L. Standard device profiles include BACnet Operator Workstations (B-OWS), BACnet Building Controllers (B-BC), BACnet Advanced Application Controllers (B-AAC), BACnet Application Specific Controllers (B-ASC), BACnet Smart Actuator (B-SA), and BACnet Smart Sensor (B-SS). Each device used in new construction is required to have a PICS statement listing which service and BIBBs are supported by the device.U.Diagnostic Program: A software test program, which is used to detect and report system or peripheral malfunctions and failures. Generally, this system is performed at the initial startup of the system.V.Direct Digital Control (DDC): Microprocessor based control including Analog/Digital conversion and program logic. A control loop or subsystem in which digital and analog information is received and processed by a microprocessor, and digital control signals are generated based on control algorithms and transmitted to field devices in order to achieve a set of predefined conditions.W.Distributed Control System: A system in which the processing of system data is decentralized and control decisions can and are made at the subsystem level. System operational programs and information are provided to the remote subsystems and status is reported back to the Engineering Control Center. Upon the loss of communication with the Engineering Control center, the subsystems shall be capable of operating in a stand-alone mode using the last best available data.X.Download: The electronic transfer of programs and data files from a central computer or operation workstation with secondary memory devices to remote computers in a network (distributed) system.Y.DXF: An AutoCAD 2-D graphics file format. Many CAD systems import and export the DXF format for graphics interchange. Z.Electrical Control: A control circuit that operates on line or low voltage and uses a mechanical means, such as a temperature sensitive bimetal or bellows, to perform control functions, such as actuating a switch or positioning a potentiometer.AA.Electronic Control: A control circuit that operates on low voltage and uses a solid-state components to amplify input signals and perform control functions, such as operating a relay or providing an output signal to position an actuator.BB.Engineering Control Center (ECC): The centralized control point for the intelligent control network. The ECC comprises of personal computer and connected devices to form a single workstation. CC.Ethernet: A trademark for a system for exchanging messages between computers on a local area network using coaxial, fiber optic, or twisted-pair cables.DD.Firmware: Firmware is software programmed into read only memory (ROM) chips. Software may not be changed without physically altering the chip.EE.Gateway: Communication hardware connecting two or more different protocols. It translates one protocol into equivalent concepts for the other protocol. In BACnet applications, a gateway has BACnet on one side and non-BACnet (usually proprietary) protocols on the other side.FF.GIF: Abbreviation of Graphic interchange format. GG.Graphic Program (GP): Program used to produce images of air handler systems, fans, chillers, pumps, and building spaces. These images can be animated and/or color-coded to indicate operation of the equipment.HH.Graphic Sequence of Operation: It is a graphical representation of the sequence of operation, showing all inputs and output logical blocks.II.I/O Unit: The section of a digital control system through which information is received and transmitted. I/O refers to analog input (AI, digital input (DI), analog output (AO) and digital output (DO). Analog signals are continuous and represent temperature, pressure, flow rate etc, whereas digital signals convert electronic signals to digital pulses (values), represent motor status, filter status, on-off equipment etc.JJ.I/P: a method for conveying and routing packets of information over LAN paths. User Datagram Protocol (UDP) conveys information to “sockets” without confirmation of receipt. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) establishes "sessions", which have end-to-end confirmation and guaranteed sequence of delivery. KK.JPEG: A standardized image compression mechanism stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group, the original name of the committee that wrote the standard.LL.Local Area Network (LAN): A communication bus that interconnects operator workstation and digital controllers for peer-to-peer communications, sharing resources and exchanging information.work Repeater: A device that receives data packet from one network and rebroadcasts to another network. No routing information is added to the protocol.OO.Native BACnet Device: A device that uses BACnet as its primary method of communication with other BACnet devices without intermediary gateways. A system that uses native BACnet devices at all levels is a native BACnet system.work Number: A site-specific number assigned to each network segment to identify for routing. This network number must be unique throughout the BACnet internetwork.QQ.Object: The concept of organizing BACnet information into standard components with various associated properties. Examples include analog input objects and binary output objects.RR.Object Identifier: An object property used to identify the object, including object type and instance. Object Identifiers must be unique within a device.SS.Object Properties: Attributes of an object. Examples include present value and high limit properties of an analog input object. Properties are defined in ASHRAE 135; some are optional and some are required. Objects are controlled by reading from and writing to object properties.TT.Operating system (OS): Software, which controls the execution of computer application programs.UU.PCX: File type for an image file. When photographs are scanned onto a personal computer they can be saved as PCX files and viewed or changed by a special application program as Photo Shop.VV.Peripheral: Different components that make the control system function as one unit. Peripherals include monitor, printer, and I/O unit. WW.Peer-to-Peer: A networking architecture that treats all network stations as equal partners- any device can initiate and respond to communication with other devices. XX.PICS: Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement, describing the BACnet capabilities of a device. All BACnet devices have published PICS.YY.PID: Proportional, integral, and derivative control, used to control modulating equipment to maintain a setpoint. ZZ.Repeater: A network component that connects two or more physical segments at the physical layer.AAA.Router: a component that joins together two or more networks using different LAN technologies. Examples include joining a BACnet Ethernet LAN to a BACnet MS/TP LAN. BBB.Sensors: devices measuring state points or flows, which are then transmitted back to the DDC C.Thermostats?: devices measuring temperatures, which are used in control of standalone or unitary systems and equipment not attached to the DDC system.1.4 quality assuranceA.Criteria: 1.Single Source Responsibility of subcontractor: The Contractor shall obtain hardware and software supplied under this Section and delegate the responsibility to a single source controls installation subcontractor. The controls subcontractor shall be responsible for the complete design, installation, and commissioning of the system. The controls subcontractor shall be in the business of design, installation and service of such building automation control systems similar in size and complexity.2.Equipment and Materials: Equipment and materials shall be cataloged products of manufacturers regularly engaged in production and installation of HVAC control systems. Products shall be manufacturer’s latest standard design and have been tested and proven in actual use.3.The controls subcontractor shall provide a list of no less than five similar projects which have building control systems as specified in this Section. These projects must be on-line and functional such that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) representative would observe the control systems in full operation.4.The controls subcontractor shall have in-place facility within 50 miles with technical staff, spare parts inventory for the next five (5) years, and necessary test and diagnostic equipment to support the control systems. 5.The controls subcontractor shall have minimum of three years experience in design and installation of building automation systems similar in performance to those specified in this Section. Provide evidence of experience by submitting resumes of the project manager, the local branch manager, project engineer, the application engineering staff, and the electronic technicians who would be involved with the supervision, the engineering, and the installation of the control systems. Training and experience of these personnel shall not be less than three years. Failure to disclose this information will be a ground for disqualification of the supplier.6.Provide a competent and experienced Project Manager employed by the Controls Contractor. The Project Manager shall be supported as necessary by other Contractor employees in order to provide professional engineering, technical and management service for the work. The Project Manager shall attend scheduled Project Meetings as required and shall be empowered to make technical, scheduling and related decisions on behalf of the Controls Contractor. B.Codes and Standards:1.All work shall conform to the applicable Codes and Standards.2.Electronic equipment shall conform to the requirements of FCC Regulation, Part 15, Governing Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Interference, and be so labeled. 1.5 performanceA.The upgraded system shall meet or exceed the performance of the existing Niagara enterprise server and network in regard to the following: 1.Graphic Display2.Graphic Refresh 3.Object Command: The maximum time between the command of a binary object by the operator and the reaction by the device 4.Object Scan: All changes of state and change of analog values shall be transmitted over the high-speed network such that any data used or displayed at a controller or work-station will be current5.Alarm Response Time: The maximum time from when an object goes into alarm to when it is annunciated at the workstation.6.Program Execution Frequency: The Contractor shall be responsible for selecting execution times consistent with the mechanical process under control.7.Performance: Programmable Controllers shall be able to execute DDC PID control loops at a selectable frequency. The controller shall scan and update the process value and output generated by this calculation at this same frequency. 8.Reporting Accuracy 9.Control stability and accuracy10.Extent of direct digital control1.6 WarrantyA.Labor and materials for control systems shall be warranted for a period as specified under Warranty in FAR clause 52.246-21.B.Control system failures during the warranty period shall be adjusted, repaired, or replaced at no cost or reduction in service to the owner. The system includes all new computer equipment, new transmission equipment, and all new control devices.C.The on-line support service shall allow the Controls supplier to dial out over telephone lines to or connect via (through password-limited access) VPN through the internet monitor and control the facility’s building automation system. This remote connection to the facility shall be within two (2) hours of the time that the problem is reported. This coverage shall be extended to include normal business hours, after business hours, weekend and holidays. If the problem cannot be resolved with on-line support services, the Controls supplier shall dispatch the qualified personnel to the job site to resolve the problem within 24 hours after the problem is reported.D.Controls and Instrumentation subcontractor shall be responsible for temporary operations and maintenance of the control systems during the construction period until final commissioning, training of facility operators and acceptance of the project by VA.1.7 SUBMITTALSA.Submit shop drawings in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.B.Manufacturer’s literature and data for all components including the following:1.Catalog cut sheets of all equipment used. This includes, but is not limited to software (by manufacturer and by third parties), DDC controllers, panels, peripherals, auxiliary control devices. When manufacturer’s cut sheets apply to a product series rather than a specific product, the data specifically applicable to the project shall be highlighted. Each submitted piece of literature and drawings should clearly reference the specification and/or drawings that it supposed to represent.2.Schematic wiring diagrams for all control, communication and power wiring. Provide a schematic drawing of the central system installation. Label all cables and ports with computer manufacturers’ model numbers and functions. Show all interface wiring to the control system. 3.Riser diagrams of wiring between central control unit and all control panels. 4.Scaled plan drawings showing routing of LAN and locations of control panels, controllers, routers, gateways, ECC, and larger controlled devices. 5.Construction details for all installed conduit, cabling, raceway, cabinets, and similar. Construction details of all penetrations and their protection. 6.Quantities of submitted items may be reviewed but are the responsibility of the contractor administered by this Section of the technical specifications.C.Product Certificates: Compliance with Article, QUALITY ASSURANCE.D.Licenses: Provide licenses for all software residing on and used by the Controls Systems and transfer these licenses to the Owner prior to completion.E.As Built Control Drawings: 1.Furnish as-built drawings for each control system. The documents shall be submitted for approval prior to final completion.2.Furnish one (1) CD-ROM in CAD DWG and/or .DXF format for the drawings noted in subparagraphs above. Provide a link to pdf of all as-built documents in the Niagara AX graphical user interface. F.Operation and Maintenance (O/M) Manuals):1.Submit in accordance with Article, INSTRUCTIONS, in Specification Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.2.Include the following documentation:a.General description and specifications for all components, including logging on/off, alarm handling, producing trend reports, overriding computer control, and changing set points and other variables.b.Detailed illustrations of all the control systems specified for ease of maintenance and repair/replacement procedures.c.One copy of the final version of all software provided including operating systems, programming language, operator workstation software, and graphics software.plete troubleshooting procedures and guidelines for all systems.f.Recommended preventive maintenance procedures for all system components including a schedule of tasks for inspection, cleaning and calibration. Provide a list of recommended spare parts needed to minimize downtime.g.Training Manuals: Submit the course outline and training material to the Owner for approval three (3) weeks prior to the training to VA facility personnel. These persons will be responsible for maintaining and the operation of the control systems, including programming. The Owner reserves the right to modify any or all of the course outline and training material.h.Licenses, guaranty, and other pertaining documents for all equipment and systems. G.Submit Performance Report to Resident Engineer prior to final inspection.1.8 INSTRUCTIONSA.Instructions to VA operations personnel: Perform in accordance with Article, INSTRUCTIONS, in Specification Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, and as noted below. First Phase: Formal instructions to the VA facilities personnel for a total of 8 hours, given in multiple training sessions (each no longer than four hours in length), conducted sometime between the completed installation and prior to the performance test period of the control system, at a time mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the VA.Second Phase: This phase of training shall comprise of on the job training during start-up, checkout period, and performance test period. VA facilities personnel will work with the Contractor’s installation and test personnel on a daily basis during start-up and checkout period. During the performance test period, controls subcontractor will provide 8 hours of instructions, given in multiple training sessions (each no longer than four hours in length), to the VA facilities personnel.The O/M Manuals shall contain approved submittals as outlined in Article 1.7, SUBMITTALS. The Controls subcontractor will review the manual contents with VA facilities personnel during second phase of training.Training shall be given by direct employees of the controls system subcontractor.1.9 project CONDITIONS (Environmental Conditions of Operation)A.The ECC and peripheral devices and system support equipment shall be designed to operate in ambient condition of 20 to 35C (65 to 90F) at a relative humidity of 20 to 80% non-condensing.B.All electronic equipment shall operate properly with power fluctuations of plus 10 percent to minus 15 percent of nominal supply voltage.C.Controlling devices shall be designed to operate in the environment, which they are sensing or controlling. 1.10 applicable publicationsA.The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.B.American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE):Standard 135-10BACNET Building Automation and Control NetworksE.Federal Communication Commission (FCC):Rules and Regulations Title 47 Chapter 1-2001 Part 15: Radio Frequency Devices.F.Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE):802.3-11Information Technology-Telecommunications and Information Exchange between Systems-Local and Metropolitan Area Networks- Specific Requirements-Part 3: Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) Access method and Physical Layer SpecificationsG.National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):70-11National Electric Code90A-09Standard for Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilation Systems H.Underwriter Laboratories Inc (UL):94-10Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts and Devices and Appliances294-10Access Control System Units 486A/486B-10Wire Connectors 916-10Energy Management EquipmentPART 2 - PRODUCTS2.1 MATERIALSA.Use new products that the manufacturer is currently manufacturing and that have been installed in a minimum of 25 installations. Spare parts shall be available for at least five years after completion of this contract.2.2 Controls System ArchitectureA.General1.The Controls Systems shall consist of multiple Nodes and associated equipment connected by industry standard digital and communication network arrangements.2.The ECC, building controllers and principal communications network equipment shall be standard products of recognized major manufacturers available through normal PC and computer vendor channels – not "Clones" assembled by a third-party subcontractor.3.The networks shall, at minimum, comprise, as necessary, the following:a.A fixed ECC and a portable operator’s terminal.work computer processing, data storage and BACnet-compliant communication equipment including Servers and digital data processors.c.BACnet-compliant routers, bridges, switches, hubs, modems, gateways, interfaces and similar communication equipment.d.Active processing BACnet-compliant building controllers connected to other BACNet-compliant controllers together with their power supplies and associated equipment.e.Addressable elements, sensors, transducers and end devices.f.Third-party equipment interfaces and gateways as described and required by the Contract Documents.g.Other components required for a complete and working Control Systems as specified.B.The Specifications for the individual elements and component subsystems shall be minimum requirements and shall be augmented as necessary by the Contractor to achieve both compliance with all applicable codes, standards and to meet all requirements of the Contract Documents.work Architecture1.The Controls communication network shall utilize Niagara AX G3 operating over a standard Ethernet LAN and operate at a minimum speed of 100 Mb/sec. The Controls communication network shall be capable of BACnet communications protocol.2.The networks shall utilize only copper and optical fiber communication media as appropriate and shall comply with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. 3.All necessary telephone lines, ISDN lines and internet Service Provider services and connections will be provided by the contractor.D.Servers:1.Provide data storage server(s) to archive historical data including trends, alarm and event histories and transaction logs.2.Equip these server(s) with the same software tool set that is located in the building controllers for system configuration and custom logic definition and color graphic configuration.3.Access to all information on the data storage server(s) shall be through the same browser functionality used to access individual nodes. When logged onto a server the operator will be able to also interact with any other controller on the control system as required for the functional operation of the controls systems. The contractor administered by this Section of the technical specifications shall provide all necessary digital processor programmable data storage server(s).4.These server(s) shall be utilized for controls systems application configuration, for archiving, reporting and trending of data, for operator transaction archiving and reporting, for network information management, for alarm annunciation, for operator interface tasks, for controls application management and similar. These server(s) shall utilize IT industry standard data base platforms which utilize a database declarative language designed for managing data in relational database management systems (RDBMS) such as SQL.2.3 COMMUNICATIONA.Control products, communication media, connectors, repeaters, hubs, and routers shall comprise a Schneider I/A Series G3 internetwork. Controller and operator interface communication shall also be capable of conforming to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-2008, BACnet.1.The Data link / physical layer protocol (for communication) acceptable to the VA throughout its facilities is Ethernet (ISO 8802-3).2.The MS/TP data link / physical layer protocol is not acceptable to the VA in any new BACnet network or sub-network in its healthcare or lab facilities. B.Each controller shall have a communication port for connection to an operator interface.C.Internetwork operator interface and value passing shall be transparent to internetwork architecture.1.An operator interface connected to a controller shall allow the operator to interface with each internetwork controller as if directly connected. Controller information such as data, status, reports, system software, and custom programs shall be viewable and editable from each internetwork controller.2.Inputs, outputs, and control variables used to integrate control strategies across multiple controllers shall be readable by each controller on the internetwork. Program and test all cross-controller links required to execute specified control system operation. An authorized operator shall be able to edit cross-controller links by typing a standard object address.D.System shall be expandable to at least twice the required input and output objects with additional controllers, associated devices, and wiring. Expansion shall not require operator interface hardware additions or software revisions.E.The system shall automatically synchronize system clocks daily from an operator-designated device via the internetwork. The system shall automatically adjust for daylight savings and standard time as applicable.2.4 Engineering COntrol Center (ECC)The ECC shall reside on a high-speed network with controllers as shown on system drawings. The ECC and each standard browser connected to server shall be able to access all system information. ECC and controllers shall communicate using native G3 protocol. ECC and controllers shall be capable of communicating using BACnet protocol. ECC and control network backbone shall communicate using ISO 8802-3 (Ethernet) Data Link/Physical layer protocol and BACnet/IP addressing as specified in ASHRAE/ANSI 135-2008, BACnet Annex J.Hardware: ECC shall conform to the BACnet Advanced Workstation (B-AWS) Profile and shall be BTL-Listed as a B-AWS device.ECC shall be commercial standard with supporting 32- or 64-bit hardware (as required by the direct-digital control system software) and software enterprise server. Internet Explorer v6.0 SP1 or higher, Windows Script Hosting version 5.6 or higher, Windows Message Queuing, Windows Internet Information Services (IIS) v5.0 or higher, minimum 2.8 GHz processor, minimum 4GB DDR3 SDRAM (minimum 1333 Mhz) memory, 512 MB video card, and 16 speed high density DVD-RW+/- optical drive. The hard drive shall be at the minimum 1 TB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive with 16 MB cache, and shall have sufficient memory to store:All required operator workstation softwareA DDC database at least twice the size of the delivered system databaseOne year of trend data based on the points specified to be trended at their specified trend intervals.Real-time clock:Accuracy: Plus or minus 1 minute per month.Time Keeping Format: 24-hour time format including seconds, minutes, hours, date, day, and month; automatic reset by software.Clock shall function for one year without power.Provide automatic time correction once every 24 hours by synchronizing clock with the Time Service Department of the U.S. Naval Observatory.Serial ports: Four USB ports and two RS-232-F serial ports for general use, with additional ports as required. Data transmission rates shall be selectable under program control.Parallel port: Enhanced.Sound card: For playback and recording of digital WAV sound files associated with audible warning and alarm functions.Color monitor: PC compatible, not less than 22 inches, LCD type, with a minimum resolution of 1280 by 1024 pixels, non-interlaced, and a maximum dot pitch of 0.28 mm.Keyboard: Minimum of 64 characters, standard ASCII character set based on ANSI?INCITS?154.Mouse: Standard, compatible with installed software.i.Removable disk storage: Include the following, each with appropriate controller:1)Minimum 1 TB removable hard disk, maximum average access time of 10 ms.work interface card (NIC): integrated 10-100-1000 Base-TX Ethernet NIC with an RJ45 connector or a 100Base-FX Ethernet NIC with an SC/ST connector.Cable modem: 42.88 MBit/s, DOCSIS 2.0 Certified, also backwards compatible with DOCSIS 1.1/1.0 standards. Provide Ethernet or USB connectivity.Optical modem: full duplex link, for use on 10 GBase-R single-mode and multi-mode fiber with a XENPAK module.Auto-dial modem: 56,600 bps, full duplex for asynchronous communications. With error detection, auto answer/autodial, and call-in-progress detection. Modem shall comply with requirements in ITU-T?v.34, ITU-T?v.42, ITU-T?v.42?Appendix?VI for error correction, and ITU-T?v.42?BIS for data compression standards; and shall be suitable for operating on unconditioned voice-grade telephone lines complying with 47?CFR?68.5.Audible Alarm: Manufacturer's standard.7.RS-232 ASCII Interfacea.ASCII interface shall allow RS-232 connections to be made between a meter or circuit monitor operating as the host PC and any equipment that will accept RS-232 ASCII command strings, such as local display panels, dial-up modems,?and alarm transmitters.b.Pager System Interface: Alarms shall be able to activate a pager system with customized message for each input alarm.c.Alarm System Interface: RS-232 output shall be capable of transmitting alarms from other monitoring and alarm systems to workstation software.d.RS-232 output shall be capable of connection to a pager interface that can be used to call a paging system or service and send a signal to a portable pager. System shall allow an individual alphanumeric message per alarm input to be sent to paging system. This interface shall support both numeric and alphanumeric pagers.e.Cables: provide Plenum-Type, RS-232 Cable: Paired, 2 pairs, No.?22?AWG, stranded (7x30) tinned copper conductors, plastic insulation, and individual aluminum foil-polyester tape shielded pairs with 100 percent shield coverage; plastic jacket. Pairs are cabled on common axis with No.?24?AWG, stranded (7x32) tinned copper drain wire.1)NFPA?70, Type?CMP.2)Flame Resistance: NFPA?262, Flame Test.8.Self-contained uninterruptible power supply (UPS):a.Size: Provide a minimum of six hours of operation of ECC equipment,?including two hours of alarm printer operation.b.Batteries: Sealed, valve regulated, recombinant, lead calcium.c.Accessories:1)Transient voltage suppression.2)Input-harmonics reduction.3)Rectifier/charger.4)Battery disconnect device.5)Static bypass transfer switch.6)Internal maintenance bypass/isolation switch.7)External maintenance bypass/isolation switch.8)Output isolation transformer.9)Remote UPS monitoring.10)Battery monitoring.11)Remote battery monitoring. 9. RAID 1 disk drive 10. Tape data backup drive D.ECC Software:1.Provide for automatic system database save and restore on the ECC’s hard disk a copy of the current database of each Controller. This database shall be updated whenever a change is made in any system panel. In the event of a database loss in a building management panel, the ECC shall automatically restore the database for that panel. This capability may be disabled by the operator.2.Provide for manual database save and restore. An operator with proper clearance shall be able to save the database from any system panel. The operator also shall be able to clear a panel database and manually initiate a download of a specified database to any panel in the system.3.Provide a method of configuring the system. This shall allow for future system changes or additions by users with proper clearance.4.Operating System. Furnish a concurrent multi-tasking operating system. The operating system also shall support the use of other common software applications. Acceptable operating systems is Windows System 7. 5.System Graphics. The operator workstation software shall be graphically oriented. The system shall allow display of up to 10 graphic screens at once for comparison and monitoring of system status. Provide a method for the operator to easily move between graphic displays and change the size and location of graphic displays on the screen. The system graphics shall be able to be modified while on-line. An operator with the proper password level shall be able to add, delete, or change dynamic objects on a graphic. Dynamic objects shall include analog and binary values, dynamic text, static text, and animation files. Graphics shall have the ability to show animation by shifting image files based on the status of the object.6.Custom Graphics. Custom graphic files shall be created with the use of a graphics generation package furnished with the system. The graphics generation package shall be a graphically based system that uses the mouse to create and modify graphics that are saved in industry standard formats such as PCX, TIFF, and GEM. The graphics generation package also shall provide the capability of capturing or converting graphics from other programs such as Designer or AutoCAD. 7.Graphics Library. Furnish a complete library of standard HVAC equipment graphics such as chillers, boilers, air handlers, terminals, fan coils, and unit ventilators. This library also shall include standard symbols for other equipment including fans, pumps, coils, valves, piping, dampers, and ductwork. The library shall be furnished in a file format compatible with the graphics generation package program.8.The Controls Systems Operator Interfaces shall be user friendly, readily understood and shall make maximum use of colors, graphics, icons, embedded images, animation, text based information and data visualization techniques to enhance and simplify the use and understanding of the displays by authorized users at the ECC. The operating system shall be Windows 7 or better, and shall support the third party software.9.Provide graphical user software, which shall minimize the use of keyboard through the use of the mouse and "point and click" approach to menu selection.10.The software shall provide a multi-tasking type environment that will allow the user to run several applications simultaneously. The mouse or Alt-Tab keys shall be used to quickly select and switch between multiple applications. The operator shall be able automatically export data to and work in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Windows based software programs, while concurrently on-line system alarms and monitoring information.11.On-Line Help. Provide a context-sensitive, on-line help system to assist the operator in operating and editing the system. On-line help shall be available for all applications and shall provide the relevant data for that particular screen. Additional help information shall be available through the use of hypertext.12.User access shall be protected by a flexible and Owner re-definable software-based password access protection. Password protection shall be multi-level and partition able to accommodate the varied access requirements of the different user groups to which individual users may be assigned. Provide the means to define unique access privileges for each individual authorized user. Provide the means to on-line manage password access control under the control of a project specific Master Password. Provide an audit trail of all user activity on the Controls Systems including all actions and changes.13.The system shall be completely field-programmable from the common operator’s keyboard thus allowing hard disk storage of all data automatically. All programs for the CUs shall be able to be downloaded from the hard disk. The software shall provide the following functionality as a minimum: a.Point database editing, storage and downloading of controller databases.b.Scheduling and override of building environmental control systems.c.Collection and analysis of historical data.d.Alarm reporting, routing, messaging, and acknowledgement.e.Definition and construction of dynamic color graphic displays.f.Real-time graphical viewing and control of environment.g.Scheduling trend reports.h.Program editing.i.Operating activity log and system security.j.Transfer data to third party software.14.Provide functionality such that using the least amount of steps to initiate the desired event may perform any of the following simultaneously:a.Dynamic color graphics and graphic control.b.Alarm management.c.Event scheduling.d.Dynamic trend definition and presentation.e.Program and database editing. f.Each operator shall be required to log on to the system with a user name and password to view, edit or delete the data. System security shall be selectable for each operator, and the password shall be able to restrict the operator’s access for viewing and changing the system programs. Each operator shall automatically be logged off the system if no keyboard or mouse activity is detected for a selected time. 15.Graphic Displays:a.The workstation shall allow the operator to access various system schematics and floor plans via a graphical penetration scheme, menu selection, or text based commands. Graphic software shall permit the importing of AutoCAD or scanned pictures in the industry standard format (such as PCX, BMP, GIF, and JPEG) for use in the system. b.System Graphics shall be project specific and schematically correct for each system. (ie: coils, fans, dampers located per equipment supplied with project.) Standard system graphics that do not match equipment or system configurations are not acceptable. Operator shall have capability to manually operate the entire system from each graphic screen at the ECC. Each system graphic shall include a button/tab to a display of the applicable sequence of operation.c.Dynamic temperature values, humidity values, flow rates, and status indication shall be shown in their locations and shall automatically update to represent current conditions without operator intervention and without pre-defined screen refresh values.d.Color shall be used to indicate status and change in status of the equipment. The state colors shall be user definable.e.A clipart library of HVAC equipment, such as chillers, boilers, air handling units, fans, terminal units, pumps, coils, standard ductwork, piping, valves and laboratory symbols shall be provided in the system. The operator shall have the ability to add custom symbols to the clipart library.f.A dynamic display of the site-specific architecture showing status of the controllers, the ECC and network shall be provided.g.The windowing environment of the workstation shall allow the user to simultaneously view several applications at a time to analyze total building operation or to allow the display of graphic associated with an alarm to be viewed without interrupting work in progress. The graphic system software shall also have the capability to split screen, half portion of the screen with graphical representation and the other half with sequence of operation of the same HVAC system. 16.Trend reports shall be generated on demand or pre-defined schedule and directed to monitor display, printers or disk. As a minimum, the system shall allow the operator to easily obtain the following types of reports: a.A general list of all selected points in the network.b.List of all points in the alarm.c.List of all points in the override status.d.List of all disabled points.e.List of all points currently locked out.f.List of user accounts and password access levels.g.List of weekly schedules.h.List of holiday programming.i.List of limits and dead bands.j.Custom reports.k.System diagnostic reports, including, list of digital controllers on the network.l.List of programs.19.Scheduling and Override:a.Provide override access through menu selection from the graphical interface and through a function key.b.Provide a calendar type format for time-of-day scheduling and overrides of building control systems. Schedules reside in the ECC. The digital controllers shall ensure equipment time scheduling when the ECC is off-line. The ECC shall not be required to execute time scheduling. Provide the following spreadsheet graphics as a minimum:1)Weekly schedules.2)Zone schedules, minimum of 100 zones.3)Scheduling up to 365 days in advance.4)Scheduled reports to print at workstation.20.Collection and Analysis of Historical Data:a.Provide trending capabilities that will allow the operator to monitor and store records of system activity over an extended period of time. Points may be trended automatically on time based intervals or change of value, both of which shall be user definable. The trend interval could be five (5) minutes to 120 hours. Trend data may be stored on hard disk for future diagnostic and reporting. Additionally trend data may be archived to network drives or removable disk media for off-site retrieval.b.Reports may be customized to include individual points or predefined groups of at least six points. Provide additional functionality to allow pre-defined groups of up to 250 trended points to be easily accessible by other industry standard word processing and spreadsheet packages. The reports shall be time and date stamped and shall contain a report title and the name of the facility.c.System shall have the set up to generate spreadsheet reports to track energy usage and cost based on weekly or monthly interval, equipment run times, equipment efficiency, and/or building environmental conditions. d.Provide additional functionality that will allow the operator to view real time trend data on trend graph displays. A minimum of 20 points may be graphed regardless of whether they have been predefined for trending. In addition, the user may pause the graph and take snapshots of the screens to be stored on the workstation disk for future reference and trend analysis. Exact point values may be viewed and the graph may be printed. Operator shall be able to command points directly on the trend plot by double clicking on the point.21.Alarm Management:a.Alarm routing shall allow the operator to send alarm notification to selected printers or operator workstation based on time of day, alarm severity, or point type.b.Alarm notification shall be provided via two alarm icons, to distinguish between routine, maintenance type alarms and critical alarms. The critical alarms shall display on the screen at the time of its occurrence, while others shall display by clicking on their icon.c.Alarm display shall list the alarms with highest priority at the top of the display. The alarm display shall provide selector buttons for display of the associated point graphic and message in English language. The operator shall be able to sort out the alarms.d.Alarm messages shall be customized for each point to display detailed instructions to the operator regarding actions to take in the event of an alarm.e.An operator with proper security level access may acknowledge and clear the alarm. All that have not been cleared shall be archived at workstation disk.22.Remote Communications: The system shall have the ability to dial out in the event of an alarm. Receivers shall include operator workstations, e-mail addresses, and alpha-numeric pagers. The alarm message shall include the name of the calling location, the device that generated the alarm, and the alarm message itself.23.System Configuration:work control strategies shall not be restricted to a single digital controller, but shall be able to include data from all other network devices to allow the development of global control strategies.b.Provide automatic backup and restore of all digital controller databases on the workstation hard disk. In addition to all backup data, all databases shall be performed while the workstation is on-line without disturbing other system operations. 2.5 PORTABLE OPERATOR’S TERMINAL (pot)Provide a portable operator’s terminal (POT) that shall be capable of accessing all system data. POT may be connected to any point on the system network or may be connected directly to any controller for programming, setup, and troubleshooting. POT may be connected to any point on the system network or it may be connected directly to controllers. POT shall be an IBM-compatible notebook-style PC including all software and hardware required.Hardware: POT shall conform to the BACnet Advanced Workstation (B-AWS) Profile and shall be BTL-Listed as a B-AWS device.1.POT shall be commercial standard with supporting 32- or 64-bit hardware (as limited by the direct-digital control system software) and software enterprise server. Internet Explorer v6.0 SP1 or higher, Windows Script Hosting version 5.6 or higher, Windows Message Queuing, Windows Internet Information Services (IIS) v5.0 or higher, minimum 2.8 GHz processor, minimum 500 GB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive with 16 MB cache, minimum 2GB DDR3 SDRAM (minimum 1333 Mhz) memory, 512 MB video card, minimum 16 inch (diagonal) screen, 10-100-1000 Base-TX Ethernet NIC with an RJ45 connector or a 100Base-FX Ethernet NIC with an SC/ST connector, 56,600 bps modem, an ASCII RS-232 interface, and a 16 speed high density DVD-RW+/- optical drive.C.Software: POT shall include software equal to the software on the ECC.2.6 Control cablesA.General:1.Ground cable shields, drain conductors, and equipment to eliminate shock hazard and to minimize ground loops, common-mode returns, noise pickup, cross talk, and other impairments. Comply with Sections 27 05 26 and 26 05 26.2.Cable conductors to provide protection against induction in circuits. Crosstalk attenuation within the System shall be in excess of -80 dB throughout the frequency ranges specified.3.Minimize the radiation of RF noise generated by the System equipment so as not to interfere with any audio, video, data, computer main distribution frame (MDF), telephone customer service unit (CSU), and electronic private branch exchange (EPBX) equipment the System may service.4.The as-installed drawings shall identify each cable as labeled, used cable, and bad cable pairs. 5.Label system’s cables on each end. Test and certify cables in writing to the VA before conducting proof-of-performance testing. Minimum cable test requirements are for impedance compliance, inductance, capacitance, signal level compliance, opens, shorts, cross talk, noise, and distortion, and split pairs on all cables in the frequency ranges used. Make available all cable installation and test records at demonstration to the VA. All changes (used pair, failed pair, etc.) shall be posted in these records as the change occurs.6.Power wiring shall not be run in conduit with communications trunk wiring or signal or control wiring operating at 100 volts or less. B.Analogue control cabling shall be not less than No. 18 AWG solid, with thermoplastic insulated conductors as specified in Section 26 05 21.C.Copper digital communication cable between the ECC and the B-BC and B-AAC controllers shall be 100BASE-TX Ethernet, Category 5e or 6, not less than minimum 24 American Wire Gauge (AWG) solid, Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), with thermoplastic insulated conductors, enclosed in a thermoplastic outer jacket, as specified in Section 27 15 00.1.Other types of media commonly used within IEEE Std 802.3 LANs (e.g., 10Base-T and 10Base-2) shall be used only in cases to interconnect with existing media.D.Optical digital communication fiber, if used, shall be Multimode or fiber, 62.5/125 micron for multimode with SC or ST connectors as specified in TIA-568-C.1. Terminations, patch panels, and other hardware shall be compatible with the specified fiber and shall be as specified in Section 27 15 00. Fiber-optic cable shall be suitable for use with the 100Base-FX or the 100Base-SX standard (as applicable) as defined in IEEE Std 802.3.PART 3 - EXECUTION3.1 INSTALLATIONA.General:1.Examine project plans for control devices and equipment locations; and report any discrepancies, conflicts, or omissions to Resident Engineer for resolution before proceeding for installation.2.Install equipment, piping, wiring /conduit parallel to or at right angles to building lines.3.Install all equipment and piping in readily accessible locations. Do not run tubing and conduit concealed under insulation or inside ducts.4.Mount control devices, tubing and conduit located on ducts and apparatus with external insulation on standoff support to avoid interference with insulation.5.Provide sufficient slack and flexible connections to allow for vibration of piping and equipment.6.Run tubing and wire connecting devices on or in control cabinets parallel with the sides of the cabinet neatly racked to permit tracing. 7.Install equipment level and plum.B.Electrical Wiring Installation:1.All wiring cabling shall be installed in conduits unless otherwise approved by VA. Conduits carrying control wiring and cabling shall be dedicated to the control wiring and cabling: these conduits shall not carry power wiring. Provide plastic end sleeves at all conduit terminations to protect wiring from burrs.2.Install digital communication cables in conduit and in accordance with Specification Section 27 15 00, Communications Horizontal Cabling.3.Install conduit and wiring between operator workstation(s), digital controllers, electrical panels, indicating devices, instrumentation, miscellaneous alarm points, thermostats, and relays as shown on the drawings or as required under this section. 4. Install all electrical work required for a fully functional system and not shown on electrical plans or required by electrical specifications. Where low voltage (less than 50 volt) power is required, provide suitable Class B transformers.5.Install all system components in accordance with local Building Code and National Electric Code.a.Splices: Splices in shielded and coaxial cables shall consist of terminations and the use of shielded cable couplers. Terminations shall be in accessible locations. Cables shall be harnessed with cable ties.b.Equipment: Fit all equipment contained in cabinets or panels with service loops, each loop being at least 300 mm (12 inches) long. Equipment for fiber optics system shall be rack mounted, as applicable, in ventilated, self-supporting, code gauge steel enclosure. Cables shall be supported for minimum sag.c.Cable Runs: Keep cable runs as short as possible. Allow extra length for connecting to the terminal board. Do not bend flexible coaxial cables in a radius less than ten times the cable outside diameter.d.Use vinyl tape, sleeves, or grommets to protect cables from vibration at points where they pass around sharp corners, through walls, panel cabinets, etc.6.Conceal cables, except in mechanical rooms and areas where other conduits and piping are exposed.7.Permanently label or code each point of all field terminal strips to show the instrument or item served. Color-coded cable with cable diagrams may be used to accomplish cable identification.8.Grounding: ground electrical systems per manufacturer’s written requirements for proper and safe operation.C.Installation of network:1.Ethernet:a.The network shall employ Ethernet LAN architecture, as defined by IEEE 802.3. The Network Interface shall be fully Internet Protocol (IP) compliant allowing connection to currently installed IEEE 802.3, Compliant Ethernet Networks.b.The network shall directly support connectivity to a variety of cabling types. As a minimum provide the following connectivity: 100 Base TX (Category 5e cabling) for the communications between the ECC and the B-BC and the B-AAC controllers.2.Third party interfaces: Contractor shall integrate real-time data from building systems by other trades and databases originating from other manufacturers as specified and required to make the system work as one system. 3.2 SYSTEM VALIDATION AND DEMONSTRATIONA.As part of final system acceptance, a system demonstration is required (see below). Prior to start of this demonstration, the contractor is to perform a complete validation of all aspects of the controls and instrumentation system.B.Validation1.Prepare and submit for approval a validation test plan including test procedures for the performance verification tests. Test Plan shall address all specified functions of the ECC and all specified sequences of operation. Explain in detail actions and expected results used to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this specification. Explain the method for simulating the necessary conditions of operation used to demonstrate performance of the system. Test plan shall include a test check list to be used by the Installer’s agent to check and initial that each test has been successfully completed. Deliver test plan documentation for the performance verification tests to the owner’s representative 30 days prior to start of performance verification tests. Provide draft copy of operation and maintenance manual with performance verification test.2.After approval of the validation test plan, installer shall carry out all tests and procedures therein. Installer shall completely check out, calibrate, and test all connected hardware and software to insure that system performs in accordance with approved specifications and sequences of operation submitted. Installer shall complete and submit Test Check List.C.Demonstration1.System operation and calibration to be demonstrated by the installer in the presence of the Architect or VA's representative on random samples of equipment as dictated by the Architect or VA’s representative. Should random sampling indicate improper commissioning, the owner reserves the right to subsequently witness complete calibration of the system at no addition cost to the VA.2.Demonstrate to authorities that all required safeties and life safety functions are fully functional and complete.3.Make accessible, personnel to provide necessary adjustments and corrections to systems as directed by balancing agency.4.The following witnessed demonstrations of field control equipment shall be included:b.Test application software for its ability to communicate with digital controllers, operator workstation, and uploading and downloading of control programs.c.Demonstrate the software ability to edit the control program off-line.d.Demonstrate reporting of alarm conditions and ensure that these alarms are received at the assigned location, including operator workstations.e.Demonstrate ability of software program to function for the intended applications-trend reports, change in status etc.5.Witnessed demonstration of ECC functions shall consist of:a.Running each specified report.b.Display and demonstrate each data entry to show site specific customizing capability. Demonstrate parameter changes.c.Step through penetration tree, display all graphics, demonstrate dynamic update, and direct access to graphics.d.Execute digital and analog commands in graphic mode.e.Demonstrate DDC loop precision and stability via trend logs of inputs and outputs (6 loops minimum).f.Demonstrate EMS performance via trend logs and command trace.g.Demonstrate scan, update, and alarm responsiveness.h.Demonstrate spreadsheet/curve plot software, and its integration with database.i.Demonstrate on-line user guide, and help function and mail facility.j.Demonstrate digital system configuration graphics with interactive upline and downline load, and demonstrate specified diagnostics.k.Demonstrate multitasking by showing dynamic curve plot, and graphic construction operating simultaneously via split screen.----- END -----SECTION 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONSPART 1 GENERAL1.1 DESCRIPTIONA.This Section, Requirements for Communications Installations, applies to all sections of Division 27.B.Furnish and install communications cabling, systems, equipment, and accessories in accordance with the specifications and drawings. Capacities and ratings of transformers, cable, and other items and arrangements for the specified items are shown on drawings.1.2 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSA.References to industry and trade association standards and codes are minimum installation requirement standards.B.Drawings and other specification sections shall govern in those instances where requirements are greater than those specified in the above standards.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS (PRODUCTS AND SERVICES) A.Manufacturers Qualifications: The manufacturer shall regularly and presently produce, as one of the manufacturer's principal products, the equipment and material specified for this project, and shall have manufactured the item for at least three years.B.Product Qualification:1.Manufacturer's product shall have been in satisfactory operation, on three installations of similar size and type as this project, for approximately three years.2.The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to submit a list of installations where the products have been in operation before approval.C.Service Qualifications: There shall be a permanent service organization maintained or trained by the manufacturer which will render satisfactory service to this installation within eight hours of receipt of notification that service is needed. Submit name and address of service organizations.1.4 MANUFACTURED PRODUCTSA.Materials and equipment furnished shall be of current production by manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of such items, for which replacement parts shall be available.B.When more than one unit of the same class of equipment is required, such units shall be the product of a single manufacturer.C.Equipment Assemblies and Components:ponents of an assembled unit need not be products of the same manufacturer.2.Manufacturers of equipment assemblies, which include components made by others, shall assume complete responsibility for the final assembled unit.ponents shall be compatible with each other and with the total assembly for the intended service.4.Constituent parts which are similar shall be the product of a single manufacturer.D.Factory wiring shall be identified on the equipment being furnished and on all wiring diagrams.E.When Factory Testing Is Specified:1.The Government shall have the option of witnessing factory tests. The contractor shall notify the VA through the Resident Engineer a minimum of 15 working days prior to the manufacturers making the factory tests.2.Four copies of certified test reports containing all test data shall be furnished to the Resident Engineer prior to final inspection and not more than 90 days after completion of the tests.3.When equipment fails to meet factory test and re-inspection is required, the contractor shall be liable for all additional expenses, including expenses of the Government.1.5 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTSWhere variations from the contract requirements are requested in accordance with the GENERAL CONDITIONS and Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES, the connecting work and related components shall include, but not be limited to additions or changes to branch circuits, circuit protective devices, conduits, wire, feeders, controls, panels and installation methods.1.6 EQUIPMENT PROTECTIONA.Equipment and materials shall be protected during shipment and storage against physical damage, dirt, moisture, cold and rain:1.During installation, enclosures, equipment, controls, controllers, circuit protective devices, and other like items, shall be protected against entry of foreign matter; and be vacuum cleaned both inside and outside before testing and operating and repainting if required.2.Damaged equipment shall be, as determined by the Resident Engineer, placed in first class operating condition or be returned to the source of supply for repair or replacement.3.Painted surfaces shall be protected with factory installed removable heavy kraft paper, sheet vinyl or equal.4.Damaged paint on equipment and materials shall be refinished with the same quality of paint and workmanship as used by the manufacturer so repaired areas are not obvious.1.7 WORK PERFORMANCEA.Job site safety and worker safety is the responsibility of the contractor.B.For work on existing stations, arrange, phase and perform work to assure communications service for other buildings at all times. Refer to Article OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS under Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.C.New work shall be installed and connected to existing work neatly and carefully. Disturbed or damaged work shall be replaced or repaired to its prior conditions, as required by Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.D.Coordinate location of equipment and pathways with other trades to minimize interferences. See the GENERAL CONDITIONS.1.8 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND REQUIREMENTS A.Equipment location shall be as close as practical to locations shown on the drawings.B.Inaccessible Equipment:1.Where the Government determines that the Contractor has installed equipment not conveniently accessible for operation and maintenance, the equipment shall be removed and reinstalled as directed at no additional cost to the Government.2."Conveniently accessible" is defined as being capable of being reached without the use of ladders, or without climbing or crawling under or over obstacles such as, but not limited to, motors, pumps, belt guards, transformers, piping, ductwork, conduit and raceways.1.9 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATIONA.Install an identification sign which clearly indicates information required for use and maintenance of equipment.B.Nameplates shall be laminated black phenolic resin with a white core with engraved lettering, a minimum of 6 mm (1/4 inch) high. Secure nameplates with screws. Nameplates that are furnished by manufacturer as a standard catalog item, or where other method of identification is herein specified, are exceptions.1.10 SUBMITTALSA.Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. B.The Government's approval shall be obtained for all equipment and material before delivery to the job site. Delivery, storage, or installation of equipment or material which has not had prior approval will not be permitted at the job site.C.All submittals shall include adequate descriptive literature, catalog cuts, shop drawings, and other data necessary for the Government to ascertain that the proposed equipment and materials comply with specification requirements. Catalog cuts submitted for approval shall be legible and clearly identify equipment being submitted.D.Submittals for individual systems and equipment assemblies which consist of more than one item or component shall be made for the system or assembly as a whole. Partial submittals will not be considered for approval.1.Mark the submittals, "SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION__________________".2.Submittals shall be marked to show specification reference including the section and paragraph numbers.3.Submit each section separately.E.The submittals shall include the following:rmation that confirms compliance with contract requirements. Include the manufacturer's name, model or catalog numbers, catalog information, technical data sheets, shop drawings, pictures, nameplate data and test reports as required.3.Elementary and interconnection wiring diagrams for communication and signal systems, control system and equipment assemblies. All terminal points and wiring shall be identified on wiring diagrams.4.Parts list which shall include those replacement parts recommended by the equipment manufacturer, quantity of parts, current price and availability of each part.F.Manuals: Submit in accordance with Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.1.Maintenance and Operation Manuals: Submit as required for systems and equipment specified in the technical sections. Furnish four copies, bound in hardback binders, (manufacturer's standard binders) or an approved equivalent. Furnish one complete manual as specified in the technical section but in no case later than prior to performance of systems or equipment test, and furnish the remaining manuals prior to contract completion.2.Inscribe the following identification on the cover: the words "MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MANUAL," the name and location of the system, equipment, building, name of Contractor, and contract number. Include in the manual the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of each subcontractor installing the system or equipment and the local representatives for the system or equipment.3.Provide a "Table of Contents" and assemble the manual to conform to the table of contents, with tab sheets placed before instructions covering the subject. The instructions shall be legible and easily read, with large sheets of drawings folded in.4.The manuals shall include:a.Internal and interconnecting wiring and control diagrams with data to explain detailed operation and control of the equipment.b.A control sequence describing start-up, operation, and shutdown.c.Description of the function of each principal item of equipment.d.Installation and maintenance instructions.e.Safety precautions.f.Diagrams and illustrations.g.Testing methods.h.Performance data.i.Pictorial "exploded" parts list with part numbers. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The list shall indicate sources of supply, recommended spare parts, and name of servicing organization.j.Appendix; list qualified permanent servicing organizations for support of the equipment, including addresses and certified qualifications.G.Approvals will be based on complete submission of manuals together with shop drawings.H.After approval and prior to installation, furnish the Resident Engineer with one sample of each of the following:1.A 300 mm (12 inch) length of each type and size of wire and cable along with the tag from the coils of reels from which the samples were taken. 2.Each type of conduit and pathway coupling, bushing and termination fitting. 3.Raceway and pathway hangers, clamps and supports. 4.Duct sealing compound. 1.11 SINGULAR NUMBER Where any device or part of equipment is referred to in these specifications in the singular number (e.g., "the switch"), this reference shall be deemed to apply to as many such devices as are required to complete the installation as shown on the drawings.1.12 TRAININGA.Training shall be provided in accordance with Article, INSTRUCTIONS, of Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.B.Training shall be provided for the particular equipment or system as required in each associated specification.C.A training schedule shall be developed and submitted by the contractor and approved by the Resident Engineer at least 30 days prior to the planned training.- E N D SECTION 27 10 00STRUCTURED CABLINGPART 1 GENERAL1.1 DESCRIPTIONA.This section specifies the furnishing, installation, and connection of the structured cabling system to provide a comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure.1.2 RELATED WORKA.Sealing around penetrations to maintain the integrity of time rated construction: Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.B.General electrical requirements that are common to more than one section in Division 27: Section 27 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS.1.3 SUBMITTALSA.In accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES, furnish the following:1.Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Showing each cable type and rating.2.Certificates: Two weeks prior to final inspection, deliver to the COTR two copies of the certification that the material is in accordance with the drawings and specifications and has been properly installed.1.4 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONSA.Publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements and errata) form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. Publications are reference in the text by the basic designation only.B.American Society of Testing Material (ASTM):D2301-04Standard Specification for Vinyl Chloride Plastic Pressure Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape C.Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):A-A-59544-00Cable and Wire, Electrical (Power, Fixed Installation)D.National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):70-05National Electrical Code (NEC)E.Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):44-02Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables83-03Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables467-01Electrical Grounding and Bonding Equipment486A-01Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs for Use with Copper Conductors486C-02Splicing Wire Connectors486D-02Insulated Wire Connector Systems for Underground Use or in Damp or Wet Locations486E-00Equipment Wiring Terminals for Use with Aluminum and/or Copper Conductors493-01Thermoplastic-Insulated Underground Feeder and Branch Circuit Cable514B-02Fittings for Cable and Conduit1479-03Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire StopsPART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 CONTROL WIRING A.Unless otherwise specified in other sections of these specifications, control wiring shall be as specified for power and lighting wiring, except the minimum size shall be not less than No. 14 AWG.B.Control wiring shall be large enough so that the voltage drop under inrush conditions does not adversely affect operation of the controls.2.2 COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL WIRINGA.Shall conform to the recommendations of the manufacturers of the communication and signal systems; however, not less than what is shown.B.Wiring shown is for typical systems. Provide wiring as required for the systems being furnished.C.Multiconductor cables shall have the conductors color coded.2.3 WIRE LUBRICATING COMPOUNDA.Suitable for the wire insulation and conduit it is used with, and shall not harden or become adhesive.B.Shall not be used on wire for isolated type electrical power systems.2.4 FIREPROOFING TAPEA.The tape shall consist of a flexible, conformable fabric of organic composition coated one side with flameretardant elastomer.B.The tape shall be selfextinguishing and shall not support combustion. It shall be arc-proof and fireproof.C.The tape shall not deteriorate when subjected to water, gases, salt water, sewage, or fungus and be resistant to sunlight and ultraviolet light.D.The finished application shall withstand a 200-ampere arc for not less than 30 seconds.E.Securing tape: Glass cloth electrical tape not less than 0.18 mm (7?mils) thick, and 19 mm (3/4 inch) wide.PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAl A.Install all wiring in raceway systems.B.Seal cable and wire entering a building from underground, between the wire and conduit where the cable exits the conduit, with a non-hardening approved compound.C.Wire Pulling:1.Provide installation equipment that will prevent the cutting or abrasion of insulation during pulling of cables.2.Use ropes made of nonmetallic material for pulling feeders.3.Attach pulling lines for feeders by means of either woven basket grips or pulling eyes attached directly to the conductors, as approved by the Resident Engineer.4.Pull in multiple cables together in a single conduit.3.2 CONTROL, COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL WIRING INSTALLATIONA.Unless otherwise specified in other sections, install wiring and connect to equipment/devices to perform the required functions as shown and specified. B.Where separate power supply circuits are not shown, connect the systems to the nearest panelboards of suitable voltages, which are intended to supply such systems and have suitable spare circuit breakers or space for installation.E.System voltages shall be 120 volts or lower where shown on the drawings or as required by the NEC.3.3 CONTROL, COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEM IDENTIFICATIONA.Install a permanent wire marker on each wire at each termination.B.Identifying numbers and letters on the wire markers shall correspond to those on the wiring diagrams used for installing the systems.C.Wire markers shall retain their markings after cleaning.3.4 exisitng wiringUnless specifically indicated on the plans, existing wiring shall not be reused for the new installation. Only wiring that conforms to the specifications and applicable codes may be reused. If existing wiring does not meet these requirements, existing wiring may not be reused and new wires shall be installed. E N D SECTION 27 15 00COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLINGPART 1 - GENERAL1.1 DESCRIPTIONA.This Section specifies the furnishing, installing, certification, testing, and guaranty of a complete and operating Cable Distribution System (here-in-after referred to as “the System”), and associated equipment and hardware to be installed in the VA Medical Center here-in-after referred to as “the Facility”. The System shall include, but not be limited to: equipment cabinets, interface enclosures; and necessary passive devices such as: splitters, couplers, cable “patch”, “punch down”, and cross-connector blocks or devices, data distribution sub-systems, and associated hardware. The System shall additionally include, but not be limited to: telecommunication closets (TC); telecommunications outlets (TCO); copper and fiber optic.Note 1: The backbone of the fiber optic network is existing from each telecommunications closet to the site fiber termination cabinet as indicated on project plans. Contractor shall provide and install additional field connections as shown on the design prints from each network device to the telecommunication closets to create a fully functional network for HVAC digital controls.Note 2: Fiber optic indoor interlocking armored cable will be allowed to be installed at contractors option. B.The System shall be delivered free of engineering, manufacturing, installation, and functional defects. It shall be designed, engineered and installed for ease of operation, maintenance, and testing.C.The term “provide”, as used herein, shall be defined as: designed, engineered, furnished, installed, certified, and tested, by the Contractor.E.The VA Project Manager (PM) and/or if delegated, Resident Engineer (RE) are the approving authorities for all contractual and mechanical changes to the System. The Contractor is cautioned to obtain in writing, all approvals for system changes relating to the published contract specifications and drawings, from the PM and/or the RE before proceeding with the change.F.System Performance:1.Fiber optic Distributed Data Interface (FDDI): A minimum 100 mBps to a maximum of 1.8 giga(g)-Bps data bit stream speedh.System Sensitivity: Satisfactory service shall be provided for at least 3,000 feet for all data locations.2.At a minimum the System shall support the following operating parameters:a.Telecommunications Outlet (TCO):1)Fiber optic:a)Isolation (outlet-outlet): 36 dB.b)Signal Level: 0 dBmV + 0.1 dBmV.c)System speed: 540 mBps, minimum.d)System data error: 10 to the -6 bps, minimum.1.2 RELATED WORKA.Specification Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.B.Specification Section 27 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS.C.Specification Section 27 10 00, STRUCTURED CABLING.1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCEA.The authorized representative of the OEM, shall be responsible for the design, satisfactory total operation of the System, and its certification.B.The OEM shall meet the minimum requirements identified in Paragraph 2.1.A. Additionally, the Contractor shall have had experience with three or more installations of systems of comparable size and complexity with regards to coordinating, engineering, testing, certifying, supervising, training, and documentation. Identification of these installations shall be provided as a part of the submittal as identified in Paragraph 1.5.C.The System Contractor shall submit certified documentation that they have been an authorized distributor and service organization for the OEM for a minimum of three (3) years. The System Contractor shall be authorized by the OEM to certify and warranty the installed equipment. In addition, the OEM and System Contractor shall accept complete responsibility for the design, installation, certification, operation, and physical support for the System. This documentation, along with the System Contractor and OEM certification must be provided in writing as part of the Contractor’s Technical Submittal.D.All equipment, cabling, terminating hardware, TCOs, and patch cords shall be sourced from the certifying OEM or at the OEM’s direction, and support the System design, the OEM’s quality control and validity of the OEM’s warranty.E.The Contractor’s Telecommunications Technicians assigned to the System shall be fully trained, qualified, and certified by the OEM on the engineering, installation, and testing of the System. The Contractor shall provide formal written evidence of current OEM certification(s) for the installer(s) as a part of the submittal or to the RE before being allowed to commence work on the System.1.4 SUBMITTALSA.Provide submittals in accordance with Specification Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. The RE shall retain one copy for review and approval.1.If the submittal is approved the RE shall retain one copy for Official Records and return one copy to the Contractor.2.If the submittal is disapproved, one copy will be returned to the Contractor with a written explanation attached that indicates the areas the submittal deviated from the System specifications. The RE shall retain one copy for Official Records.B.Environmental Requirements: Technical submittals shall confirm the environmental specifications for physical TC areas occupied by the System. These environmental specifications shall identify the requirements for initial and expanded system configurations for:1.Minimum floor space and ceiling heights.2.Minimum size of doors for equipment passage.3.Power requirements: The Contractor shall provide the specific voltage, amperage, phases, and quantities of circuits required.4.Air conditioning, heating, and humidity requirements. The Contractor shall identify the ambient temperature and relative humidity operating ranges required preventing equipment damage.5.Air conditioning requirements (expressed in BTU per hour, based on adequate dissipation of generated heat to maintain required room and equipment standards).6.Proposed floor plan, based on the expanded system configuration of the bidder's proposed system for this FACILITY.7.Conduit size requirement (between main TC, computer, and console rooms).8.Horizontal cable pathways, cable duct, and conduit requirements for each network device.C.Documents: The submittal shall be separated into sections for each subsystem and shall contain the following:1.Title page to include:a.VA Medical Center.b.Contractor’s name, address, and telephone (including FAX) numbers.c.Date of Submittal.d.VA Project No.2.List containing a minimum of three locations of installations of similar size and complexity as identified herein. These locations shall contain the following:a.Installation Location and Name.b.Owner’s or User’s name, address, and telephone (including FAX) numbers.c.Date of Project Start and Date of Final Acceptance by Owner.d.System Project Number.e.Brief (three paragraphs minimum) description of each system’s function, operation, and installation.3.Narrative Description of the system.4.A List of the equipment to be furnished. The quantity, make, and model number of each item is required. Select the required equipment items quantities that will satisfy the needs of the system and edit between the // - //. Delete equipment items that are not required add additional items required, and renumber section as per system design. The following is the minimum equipment required by the system:QUANTITYUNIT1Distribution/Interface Rack124 port switch/router1Firewall device1Uninterruptible Power Supply1Network Enterprise ServerAs requiredTelecommunications Outlets (TCO)As RequiredDistribution CablesAs requiredSystem ConnectorsAs requiredTerminatorsAs required Fiber Transceivers5.Pictorial layouts of each termination cabinet,6.Equipment technical literature detailing the electrical and technical characteristics of each item of equipment to be furnished.8.List of test equipment as per paragraph 1.5.D. below. 9.Letter certifying that the Contractor understands the requirements of Section 3.2 concerning acceptance tests.D.Test Equipment List:1.The Contractor is responsible for furnishing all test equipment required to test the system in accordance with the parameters specified. Unless otherwise stated, the test equipment shall not be considered part of the system. The Contractor shall furnish test equipment of accuracy better than the parameters to be tested.2.The test equipment furnished by the Contractor shall have a calibration tag of an acceptable calibration service dated not more than 12 months prior to the test. As part of the submittal, a test equipment list shall be furnished that includes the make and model number of test.E.Certifications:1.Submit written certification from the OEM indicating that the proposed supervisor of the installation and the proposed provider of the contract maintenance are authorized representatives of the OEM. Include the individual's exact name and address and OEM credentials in the certification.2.Preacceptance Certification: This certification shall be made in accordance with the test procedure outlined in paragraph 3.2.B.F.Equipment Manuals: Fifteen (15) working days prior to the scheduled acceptance test, the Contractor shall deliver two complete sets of commercial operation and maintenance manuals for each item of equipment furnished as part of the System to the RE. The manuals shall detail the theory of operation and shall include narrative descriptions, pictorial illustrations, block and schematic diagrams, and parts list.H.Record Wiring Diagrams:1.Fifteen (15) working days prior to the acceptance test, the Contractor shall deliver four complete sets of the Record Wiring Diagrams of the System to the RE. The diagrams shall show all inputs and outputs of electronic and passive equipment correctly identified according to the markers installed on the interconnecting cables, Equipment and room/area locations.2.The Record Wiring Diagrams shall be in hard copy and two compact disk (CD) copies properly formatted to match the Facility’s current operating version of Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD) system (ACAD 2011). PART 2 - PRODUCTS2.1 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALSA.System Requirements:1.The System shall provide the following minimum services that are designed in accordance with and supported by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and as specified herein. The System shall provide continuous inter and/or intra-Facility data, service. The System shall be capacity sized so that loss of connectivity to external telephone systems shall not affect the Facilities operation in specific designated locations. The System shall:a.Be capable of inter-connecting and functioning fully with the existing Local Telephone Exchange (LEC) Network(s), Federal Telephone System (FTS) Inter-city Network(s), Inter-exchange Carriers, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), Electronic Private Branch Exchange (EPBX) switches, asynchronous/synchronous data terminals and circuits including Automatic Transfer Mode (ATM), Frame Relay, and local area networks (LAN), at a minimum.2.Cable Systems - Twisted Pair and Fiber optic a.General:1)The Contractor shall be responsible for providing a new system conforming to current and accepted telephone and digital industrial/commercial cable distribution standards. The distribution cable installation shall be fully coordinated with the Facility, the PM, the RE and the Contractor prior to the start of installation. 2)The System cables shall be fully protected by cable duct, trays, wireways, conduit (rigid, thin wall, or flex), and when specifically approved, flexible innerduct. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to confirm all contract drawings and the Facility’s physical layout to determine the necessary cable protective devices to be provided. If flexible innerduct is used, it shall be installed in the same manner as conduit. 3)Cable provided in the system (i.e. backbone, outside plant, inside plant, and station cabling) shall conform to accepted industry and OEM standards with regards to size, color code, and insulation. The pair twists of any pair shall not be exactly the same as any other pair within any unit or sub-unit of cables that are bundled in twenty-five (25) pairs or less. The absence of specifications regarding details shall imply that best general industry practices shall prevail and that first quality material and workmanship shall be provided. Certification Standards, (i.e., EIA, CCITT, FIPPS, and NFPA) shall prevail.4)Some areas of this Facility may be considered “plenum”. All wire and cable used in support of the installation in those areas (if any) shall be in compliance with national and local codes pertaining to plenum environments. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to review the VA’s cable and wire requirements with the RE and the IRM prior to installation to confirm the type of environment present at each location.5)The Contractor shall provide outside and inside plant cables that furnishes the number of cable pairs required in accordance with the System requirements described herein. The Contractor shall fully coordinate and obtain approval of the design with the OEM, RE prior to installation.6)If temporary cable and wire pairs are used, they shall be installed so as to not present a pedestrian safety hazard and the Contractor shall be responsible for all work associated with the temporary installation and for their removal when no longer necessary. Temporary cable installations are not required to meet Industry Standards; but, must be reviewed and approved by the RE and the IRM prior to installation. 7)The System’s cables shall be labeled on each end and been fully tested and certified in writing by the Contractor to the RE before proof of performance testing can be conducted. The as-installed drawings shall identify each cable as labeled, used cable, and bad cable pairs. Minimum test requirements are for impedance compliance, inductance, capacitance, signal level compliance, opens, shorts, cross talk, noise, and distortion, and split pairs on all cables in the frequency ranges specified. The tests required for data cable must be made to guarantee the operation of this cable at not less than 10 mega (m) Hertz (Hz) full bandwidth, fully channel loaded and a Bit Error Rate of a minimum of 10-6 at the maximum rate of speed. All cable installation and test records shall be made available at acceptance testing by the RE or Contractor and thereafter maintained in the Facility’s Engineering Switch Room. All changes (used pair, failed pair, etc.) shall be posted in these records as the change occurs. 8)The Contractor shall coordinate with the RE to install the computer interface cable to the Facility Telephone Switch Room from the Facility’s Computer Room for all data circuits and as shown on the drawings. 9)The Contractor shall coordinate with the RE to provide all cable pairs/circuits from the Switch Room and establish circuits throughout the Facility for all data circuits as described herein. 10)The Contractor shall provide proper test equipment to guarantee that cable pairs meet each OEM’s standard transmission requirements, and guarantee the cable will carry data transmissions at the required speeds, frequencies, and fully loaded bandwidth.b.Fiber Optics:1)A complete fiber optic cable distribution system shall be provided as a part of the System. The Contractor shall provide a fiber optic cable that meets the minimum bandwidth requirements for FDDI, ATM, and Frame Relay services. This fiber optic cable shall be a 62.5/125 micron multi-mode, containing a minimum of 6 strands of fiber, unless otherwise specified, and shall not exceed a distance of 2,000 Meters (M), or 6,560 feet (ft.) in a single run. Tight buffered fiber cable shall be used for indoor runs. The multimode fibers shall be terminated and secured at both ends in “ST” type female stainless steel connectors installed in an appropriate patch or breakout panel with a cable management system. A 610 mm (2 ft.) cable loop (minimum) shall be provided at each end to allow for future movement.2)The Contractor shall test each fiber optic strand. Cable transmission performance specifications shall be in accordance with EIA/TIA standards. Attenuation shall be measured in accordance with EIA fiber optic test procedures EIA/TIA-455-46, -61, or -53 and NFPA. Information transmission capacity shall be measured in accordance with EIA/TIA-455-51 or -30 and NFPA. The written results shall be provided to the RE for review and approval.B.System Performance:b.Telecommunications Outlet (TCO):3)Fiber optic:a)Isolation (outlet-outlet): 36 dB.b)Signal Level: 0 dBmV + 0.1 dBmV.c)System speed: 540 mBps, minimum.d)System data error: 10 to the -6 Bps, minimum.C.General:1.All equipment to be supplied under this specification shall be new and the current model of a standard product of an OEM or record. An OEM of record shall be defined as a company whose main occupation is the manufacture for sale of the items of equipment supplied and which:a.Maintains a stock of replacement parts for the item submitted.b.Maintains engineering drawings, specifications, and operating manuals for the items submitted.c.Has published and distributed descriptive literature and equipment specifications on the items of equipment submitted at least 30 days prior to the Invitation for Bid.2.Specifications of equipment as set forth in this document are minimum requirements, unless otherwise stated, and shall not be construed as limiting the overall quality, quantity, or performance characteristics of items furnished in the System. When the Contractor furnishes an item of equipment for which there is a specification contained herein, the item of equipment shall meet or exceed the specification for that item of equipment.3.The Contractor shall provide written verification, in writing to the RE at time of installation, that the type of wire/cable being provided is recommended and approved by the OEM. The Contractor is responsible for providing the proper size and type of cable duct and/or conduit and wiring even though the actual installation may be by another subcontractor.4.All interconnecting fiber-optic cables shall be terminated on equipment terminal boards, punch blocks, breakout boxes, splice blocks, and unused equipment ports/taps shall be terminated according to the OEM’s instructions for telephone cable systems without adapters. The Contractor shall not leave unused or spare twisted pair wire, fiber-optic cable unterminated, unconnected, loose or unsecured. 5. Color code all distribution wiring to conform to the Telephone Industry standard, EIA/TIA, and this document, which ever is the more stringent. At a minimum, all equipment, cable duct and/or conduit, enclosures, wiring, terminals, and cables shall be clearly and permanently labeled according to and using the provided record drawings, to facilitate installation and maintenance. Reference Specification Section 27 10 00, STRUCTURED CABLING D. Equipment Functional Characteristics:FUNCTIONSCHARACTERISTICSInput Voltage105 to 130 VACPower Line Frequency60 Hz ±2.0 HzOperating TemperatureO to 50 degrees (°) Centigrade (C)Humidity80 percent (%) minimum ratingE. Equipment Standards and Testing:2.All supplies and materials shall be listed, labeled or certified by UL or a nationally recognized testing laboratory where such standards have been established for the supplies, materials or equipment. See paragraph minimum requirements Section 27 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS, and the guidelines listed in paragraph 2.J.2.4.Each item of electronic equipment to be provided under this contract must bear the approved UL seal or the seal of the testing laboratory that warrants the equipment has been tested in accordance with, and conforms to the specified standards.2.2 DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMSA.Distribution Cables: Each cable shall meet or exceed the following specifications for the specific type of cable. Each cable reel shall be sweep tested and certified by the OEM by tags affixed to each reel. The Contractor shall turn over all sweep tags to the RE or PM.1.Fiber Optic:a.Multimode Fiber:1)The general purpose multimode fiber optic cable shall be a dual window type installed in flexible innerduct for all system locations. A load-bearing support braid shall surround the inner tube for strength during cable installation.2)Technical Characteristics:Bend radius6.0", minimumOuter jacket, As requiredFiber diameter62.5 micronsCladding125 micronsAttenuation850 nM4.0 dB per kM, maximum1,300 nM2.0 dB per kM, maximumBandwidth850 nM160 mHz, minimum1,300 nM500 mHz, minimumConnectorsStainless steel2.AC Power Cable: AC power cable(s) shall be 3-conductor, no. 12 AWG minimum, and rated for 13A-125V and 1,625W. Master AC power, installation specification and requirements, are given in the NEC and herein.B.System Connectors:1.Fiber Optic: The connectors shall be commercial types for voice and high speed data transmission applications. The connector shall be compatible with telephone instruments, computer terminals, and other type devices requiring linking through the modular telecommunications outlet to the system. C.Terminators:1.Fiber Optic:a.These units shall be metal-housed precision types in the frequency ranges selected. They shall be the screw-on type that has low VSWR when installed and the proper impedance to terminate the required system unit or fiber optic cable.b.Technical Characteristics:FrequencyLightwavePower blockingAs requiredReturn loss25 dBConnectors"ST", minimumConstructionStainless steelImpedanceAs requiredPART 3 - EXECUTION3.1 INSTALLATIONA.Product Delivery, Storage and Handling:1.Delivery: Deliver materials to the job site in OEM's original unopened containers, clearly labeled with the OEM's name and equipment catalog numbers, model and serial identification numbers. The RE may inventory the cable, patch panels, and related equipment.2.Storage and Handling: Store and protect equipment in a manner, which will preclude damage as directed by the RE.B.System Installation:1.After the contract’s been awarded, and within the time period specified in the contract, the Contractor shall deliver the total system in a manner that fully complies with the requirements of this specification. The Contractor shall make no substitutions or changes in the System without written approval from the RE and PM.2.The Contractor shall install all equipment and systems in a manner that complies with accepted industry standards of good practice, OEM instructions, the requirements of this specification, and in a manner which does not constitute a safety hazard. The Contractor shall insure that all installation personnel understands and complies with all the requirements of this specification.C.Conduit and Signal Ducts:1.Conduit:a.When ”innerduct” flexible cable protective systems is specifically authorized to be provided for use in the System, it’s installation guidelines and standards shall be as the specified herein, Section 27 05 33, RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, and the NEC.2.Signal Duct, Cable Duct, or Cable Tray:a.The Contractor shall use existing signal duct, cable duct, and/or cable tray, when identified and approved by the RE.b.Approved signal and/or cable duct shall be a minimum size of 100 mm x 100 mm (4 in. X 4 in.) inside diameter with removable tops or sides, as appropriate. Protective sleeves, guides or barriers are required on all sharp corners, openings, anchors, bolts or screw ends, junction, interface and connection points.c.Approved cable tray shall be fully covered, mechanically and physically partitioned for multiple electronic circuit use, and be UL certified and labeled for use with telecommunication circuits and/or systems. The RE shall approve width and height dimensions.D.Distribution System Signal Wires and Cables:1. Wires and cables shall be able to withstand adverse environmental conditions in their respective location without deterioration. Wires and cables shall enter each equipment enclosure, console, cabinet or rack in such a manner that all doors or access panels can be opened and closed without removal or disruption of the cables.a.Each wire and cable shall terminate on an item of equipment by direct connection. Spare or unused wire and cable shall be provided with appropriate connectors (female types) that are installed in appropriate punch blocks, barrier strips, patch, or bulkhead connector panels.b.Fiber optic cables that are spare, unused or dark shall be provided with Industry Standard “ST” type female connectors installed in appropriate break out, patch, or bulkhead connector panels provided in enclosure(s) and shall be protected from the environment.2.Routing and Interconnection:a.Wires or cables between consoles, cabinets, racks and other equipment shall be in an approved conduit, signal duct, cable duct, or cable tray that is secured to building structure.b.Wires and cables shall be insulated to prevent contact with signal or current carrying conductors. Wires or cables used in assembling consoles, panels, equipment cabinets and racks shall be formed into harnesses that are bundled and tied. Harnessed wires or cables shall be combed straight, formed and dressed in either a vertical or horizontal relationship to equipment, controls, components or terminations.c.Harnesses with intertwined members are not acceptable. Each wire or cable that breaks out from a harness for connection or termination shall have been tied off at that harness or bundle point, and be provided with a neatly formed service loop.d.Wires and cables shall be grouped according to service (i.e.: AC, grounds, signal, DC, control, etc.). DC, control and signal cables may be included with any group. Wires and cables shall be neatly formed and shall not change position in the group throughout the conduit run. Wires and cables in approved signal duct, conduit, cable ducts, or cable trays shall be neatly formed, bundled, tied off in 600 mm to 900 mm (24 in. to 36 in.) lengths and shall not change position in the group throughout the run. Concealed splices are not allowed.e.Do not pull wire or cable through any box, fitting or enclosure where change of cable tray or signal or cable duct alignment or direction occurs. Ensure the proper bend radius is maintained for each wire or cable as specified by it's OEM.f.Employ temporary guides, sheaves, rollers, and other necessary items to protect the wire or cable from excess tension or damage from bending during installation. Abrasion to wire or cable jackets is not acceptable and will not be allowed. Replace all cables whose jacket has been abraded. The discovery of any abraded and/or damaged cables during the proof of performance test shall be grounds for declaring the entire system unacceptable and the termination of the proof of performance test. Completely cover edges of wire or cable passing through holes in chassis, cabinets or racks, enclosures, pull or junction boxes, conduit, etc., with plastic or nylon grommeting.g.Cable runs shall be splice free between conduit junction and interface boxes and equipment locations. h.Cables shall be installed and fastened without causing sharp bends or rubbing of the cables against sharp edges. Cables shall be fastened with hardware that will not damage or distort them.i.Cables shall be labeled with permanent markers at the terminals of the electronic and passive equipment and at each junction point in the System. The lettering on the cables shall correspond with the lettering on the record diagrams. pletely test all of the cables after installation and replace any defective cables. k.Wires or cables installed outside of conduit, cable trays, wireways, cable duct, etc.1)Only when specifically authorized as described herein, will wires or cables be identified and approved to be installed outside of conduit. The wire or cable runs shall be UL rated plenum and OEM certified for use in air plenums.2)Wires and cables shall be hidden, protected, fastened and tied at 600 mm (24 in.) intervals, maximum, as described herein to building structure.3)Closer wire or cable fastening intervals may be required to prevents sagging, maintain clearance above suspended ceilings, remove unsightly wiring and cabling from view and discourage tampering and vandalism. Wire or cable runs, not provided in conduit, that penetrate outside building walls, supporting walls, and two hour fire barriers shall be sleeved and sealed with an approved fire retardant sealant.4)Wire or cable runs to system components installed in walls (i.e.: volume attenuators, circuit controllers, signal, or data outlets, etc.) may, when specifically authorized by the RE, be fished through hollow spaces in walls and shall be certified for use in air plenum areas.E.Labeling: Provide labeling in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-606-A. All lettering for voice and data circuits shall be stenciled. Handwritten labels are not acceptable.1.Cable and Wires (Hereinafter referred to as “Cable”): Cables shall be labeled at both ends in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-606-A. Labels shall be permanent in contrasting colors. Cables shall be identified according to the System “Record Wiring Diagrams”.2.Equipment: System equipment shall be permanently labeled with contrasting plastic laminate or bakelite material. System equipment shall be labeled on the face of the unit corresponding to its source.3.Conduit, Cable Duct, and/or Cable Tray: The Contractor shall label all conduit, duct and tray, including utilized GFE, with permanent marking devices or spray painted stenciling a minimum of 3 meters (10 ft.) identifying it as the System. In addition, each enclosure shall be labeled according to this standard. 4.Termination Hardware: The Contractor shall label workstation outlets and patch panel connections using color coded labels with identifiers in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-606-A and the “Record Wiring Diagrams”.3.2 TESTSA.Interim Inspection:1.Perform fiber optical field inspection tests via attenuation measurements on factory reels and provide results along with manufacturer certification for factory reel tests. Remove failed cable reels from project site upon attenuation test failure.2.The Contractor shall notify the RE, in writing, of the estimated date the Contractor expects to be ready for the interim inspection, at least 20 working days before the requested inspection date.3.Results of the interim inspection shall be provided to the RE and PM. If major or multiple deficiencies are discovered, a second interim inspection may be required before permitting the Contractor to continue with the system installation.4. The RE and/or the PM shall determine if an additional inspection is required, or if the Contractor will be allowed to proceed with the installation. In either case, re-inspection of the deficiencies noted during the interim inspection(s), will be part of the proof of performance test. The interim inspection shall not affect the Systems’ completion date. The Contracting Officer shall ensure all test documents will become a part of the Systems record documentation.B.Pretesting:1.Upon completing the installation of the System, the Contractor shall align and balance the system. The Contractor shall pretest the entire system.2.Pretesting Procedure:a.During the system pretest, the Contractor shall verify (utilizing the approved spectrum analyzer and test equipment) that the System is fully operational and meets all the system performance requirements of this standard.b.The Contractor shall pretest and verify that all System functions and specification requirements are met and operational, no unwanted aural effects, such as signal distortion, noise pulses, glitches, etc. are present. 3.The Contractor shall provide two copies of the recorded system pretest measurements and the written certification that the System is ready for the formal acceptance test shall be submitted to the RE.C.Acceptance Test: After the System has been pretested and the Contractor has submitted the pretest results and certification to the RE, then the Contractor shall schedule an acceptance test date and give the RE 30 days written notice prior to the date the acceptance test is expected to begin. The System shall be tested in the presence of a Government Representative and an OEM certified representative. The System shall be tested utilizing the approved test equipment to certify proof of performance. The test shall verify that the total System meets the requirements of this specification. The notification of the acceptance test shall include the expected length (in time) of the test. D.Verification Tests:1.Multimode Fiber Optic Cable: Perform end-to-end attenuation tests in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-B.3 and ANSI/EIA/TIA-526-14A using Method A, Optical Power Meter and Light. Perform verification acceptance test.E.Performance Testing:1.Fiber Optic Links: Perform end-to-end fiber optic cable link tests in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-B.3.F.Total System Acceptance Test: The Contractor shall perform verification tests for multimode fiber optic cabling system(s) after the complete telecommunication distribution system and workstation outlet are installed.1.Data Testing: Connect to the network interface device at the demarcation point. Log onto the network to ensure proper connection to the network is achieved.3.3 TRAININGA.Furnish the services of a factory-trained engineer or technician for a total of two four hour classes to instruct designated Facility personnel. Instruction shall include cross connection, corrective, and preventive maintenance of the System and equipment.B.Before the System can be accepted by the VA, this training must be accomplished. Training will be scheduled at the convenience of the Facilities Contracting Officer and Chief of Engineering Service.3.4 GUARANTEE PERIOD OF SERVICEA.Contractor’s Responsibilities:1.The Contractor shall guarantee that all installed material and equipment will be free from defects, workmanship, and will remain so for a period of one year from date of final acceptance of the System by the VA. The Contractor shall provide OEM’s equipment warranty documents, to the RE (or Facility Contracting Officer if the Facility has taken procession of the building(s)), that certifies each item of equipment installed conforms to OEM published specifications.2.The Contractor's maintenance personnel shall have the ability to contact the Contractor and OEM for emergency maintenance and logistic assistance, remote diagnostic testing, and assistance in resolving technical problems at any time. The Contractor and OEM shall provide this contact capability at no additional cost to the VA.3.All Contractor installation, maintenance, and supervisor personnel shall be fully qualified by the OEM and must provide two (2) copies of current and qualified OEM training certificates and OEM certification upon request.4.Additionally, the Contractor shall accomplish the following minimum requirements during the one year guarantee period:a.Response Time:1)The RE (or facility Contracting Officer if the facility has taken possession of the building[s]) are the Contractor’s reporting and contact officials for the System trouble calls, during the guarantee period.2)A standard workweek is considered 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday exclusive of Federal Holidays.3)The Contractor shall respond and correct on-site trouble calls, during the standard work week to:a)A routine trouble call within one working days of its report. A routine trouble is considered a trouble which causes a system outlet, station, or patch cord to be inoperable.b)An emergency trouble call within 6 hours of its report. An emergency trouble is considered a trouble which causes a subsystem or distribution point to be inoperable at anytime. Additionally, the loss of a minimum of 50 station or system lines shall be deemed as this type of a trouble call.4)The Contractor shall respond on-site to a catastrophic trouble call within 4 hours of its report. A catastrophic trouble call is considered total system failure.a)If a system failure cannot be corrected within four hours (exclusive of the standard work time limits), the Contractor shall be responsible for providing alternate system CSS or TCO equipment, or cables. The alternate equipment and/or cables shall be operational within four hours after the four hour trouble shooting time.b)Routine or emergency trouble calls in critical emergency health care facilities (i.e., cardiac arrest, intensive care units, etc.) shall also be deemed as a catastrophic trouble call if so determined by the RE or Facility Director. The RE or Facility Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor of this type of trouble call at the direction of the Facilities Director.- E N D - -4.28 DrawingsSee attached document: Combined Drawings. ................
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