J041--558-22-172, Replace Chillers in AHU 1 and 2

Above Group, Inc. 305 East Dr. Suite H Melbourne, FL 32904 (321) 345-9026 www.abovegroupinc.com Department of Veterans Affairs 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705 Replace Chillers for AHU 1 & 2 Durham, NC VAMC Final Bid Specifications Contract No. 36C24622C0080 | Project No. 558-22-172 3/26/2026 March, 31, 2026 -- 1 of 417 -- 05-01-23 00 01 10-1 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 00 01 10 SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11-21 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 02-23 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-22 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE 03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21 DIVISION 5 - METALS 05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21 DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22 DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21 DIVISION 09 – FINISHES 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21 09 91 00 Painting 01-21 DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 01-21 -- 2 of 417 -- 05-01-23 00 01 10-2 SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING 22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 12-22 DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) 23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment 03-23 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 03-23 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 03-23 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 03-23 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 03-23 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23 23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 03-23 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-23 DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL 26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 11-22 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 24 19 Motor Control Centers 11-22 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 11-22 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 11-22 -- 3 of 417 -- Replace Chillers for AHU 1 & 2 Durham VAMC 558-22-172 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 00 00 - 1 SECTION 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS A. Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements. 1.2 GENERAL INTENTION A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Replace Chillers for AHU 1 & 2 - VAMC Durham as required by drawings and specifications. B. Site Visits are scheduled and specified in the solicitation on SAM.gov. C. Offices of Above Group, Inc., as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative. D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR. E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access. 1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items. 1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense. 1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS A. Security Plan: 1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project. 2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations. B. Security Procedures: 1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site. 2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting…