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VAPSHCS SEATTLE DIVISION

SCHEMATIC DESIGN II

VA PROJECT NO.663-405

VA CONTRACT NO.VA 101CFM-P-0051

MARCH 18. 2010

PHASE 1: PARKING STRUCTURE

, 2013

VA Project No. 663-405A VA Contract No.VA101CFM-P-0051

VAPSHCS SEATTLE DIVISION

STANTEC THE DESIGN PARTNERSHIP

SPECIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 2 - VOLUME 1B

COMPLETION PROJECT - JULY 2, 2018

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7/2/2018 VA Puget Sound Health Care System Phase 1 / Parking Structure – COMPLETION PROJECT

DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 00

DIVISION 00 – SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10 Table Of Contents 7/2/2018

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 08-10 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 2-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples 11-08M 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-08M 01 45 00 Quality Control 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-10

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 11-08M

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete 10-12 03 33 00 Architectural Concrete 03 35 00 Concrete Finishing For Pavement

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 01 20 Common Standards For Ferrous Metal Finishes 10-13 05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-12 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 10-07M 05 52 13 Pipe And Tube Railings 05 70 00 Ornamental Metal

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Stantec

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DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 26 Below Grade Sheet Waterproofing 07 14 16 Cold Fluid-Applied Waterproofing 07 42 43 Composite Ceiling Panels 07 60 00 Flashing And Sheet Metal 04-08M 07 84 00 Firestopping 08-08M 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 08-08M 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 10-07M

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 04-09M

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41

Seismic Restraint Requirements For Non-Structural Components 09-09

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 09-09 21 12 00 Fire Suppression Dry Standpipe System 09-09 21 12 14 Dry Pipe Sprinkler Systems 09-09

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results For Plumbing 04-11 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves For Plumbing Piping 12-09 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary And Vent Piping 12-09 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 12-09

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRCIAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 09-10 26 05 21 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors And Cables (600 Volts

And Below) 09-10

26 05 26 Grounding And Bonding For Electrical Systems 09-10 26 05 33 Raceways And Boxes For Electrical Systems 09-10 26 08 00 Commissioning Of Electrical Systems 07-09 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 09-10 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 09-10

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 13 Security System Cabling 09-11 28 08 00 Security Acceptance Testing 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection And Alarm 09-09

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 09-09

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and concrete for Exterior Improvements 09-09 32 17 23 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 09-09 32 91 13 32 91 13 Soil Preparation 32 92 23 Turf and Grasses

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 09-09

Original Parking Structure Project Specifications are available for further reference from the VA.

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VA Puget Sound Healthcare System Parking Structure Completion Project #663-405A i

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.14 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.15 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.16 TESTS

1.17 INSTRUCTIONS

1.18 RELOCATED-REINSTALLED ITEMS

1.19 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.20 FINAL PAYMENT

1.21 WARRANTY CALLS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 07/01/2018

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

Background:

This project is intended to complete the work of project 663-405A

Parking Structure which is now an existing 1,000-space Parking

Structure at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) /Seattle

Division Campus, 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108.

The scope of work for this project includes, but is not necessarily limited to: miscellaneous repairs to cracked and spalling concrete members; improvements to roof/floor drainage; safety, security and fire alarm improvements; removal and replacement of floor expansion joint covers; repairs to water leaks and infiltration; repairs to pendant mounted lights and exit signs; fire sprinkler line seismic and other revisions; the installation of structural alignment lugs at floor slab edges.

A. Contractor shall provide all documentation, tools, labor, materials equipment, and supervision to complete the work enumerated in the contract documents.

B. It is strongly recommended that visits to the site be made prior to bid to verify existing conditions. Refer to SF 1442 Block 10 for additional information regarding restrictions and requirements for site visits.

C. Offices of Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., 901 Market Street, San

Francisco. CA 94103, as Architects, 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.

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D. Normal hours of work shall be 07:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through

Friday with the exception of Federal Holidays. Refer to SF 1442 Block

10 for additional restrictions and requirements regarding work hours.

E. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the Contractor, the COR shall be notified in sufficient time to witness testing. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

F. All employees of general contractor and subcontractor shall comply with

VA security management program and be restricted from unauthorized access.

G. VA Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) Training: Prior to commencing work, the Contractor Superintendent shall complete the GEMS

Awareness Training and submit the signed form to the Project Engineer

(see form appended at end of General Requirements.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Refer to SF 1442 Block 10 for all Contract Bid 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 procedures and regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General and Sub Contractor’s supervisory employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge.

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a. Before starting work the Contractor shall be required to comply with the VA badging process and obtain identification badges for all supervisory personnel working on the job site. Information on the VA badging process can be found at the following website:

https://vaww.visn16.portal.va.gov/sites/lit/vasic/default.aspx

Requirements may include, but are not limited to: filling out VA

Form 711, OF 306, and OF 612 and returning them to the

Contracting Officer for completion. These forms will then be forwarded for abbreviated background investigations, and then an appointment will be scheduled for each employee for fingerprinting and photos for the temporary ID badge. Contractor must account for return of all issued badges at the end of construction.

2. .All employees may be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

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 Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections and / or emergency action. This includes every locked area of project, tool boxes and parked machines.

2. Contractor may be issued keys and/or key cards needed for construction access through COR.

3. All keys and/or keycard must be turned in at the end of Contract.

4. Any key assigned to the Contractor, which is lost or stolen will result in a replacement cost of $100.00 per key and/or keycard

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VA Police and give a detailed report about the key loss. The

Contractor shall take a copy of the official police report and make payment to the Agent Cashier before any additional replacement keys are made. Final payment may be withheld and/or reduced until all keys are returned or accounted for. A copy of the Police Report and receipt of payment shall be provided to the VA Project Engineer.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

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

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

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted to the COR 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for providing off-site parking for all general contractor and subcontractor personnel. No on-site parking is provided.

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 or designated representative. 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. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the

Contractor when and as authorized by the COR. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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C. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR. The Contractor shall keep all work areas, storage areas, staging areas, access areas, and egress routes clean and neat. The Contractor shall provide sufficient trash containers so there is no debris lying around.

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

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

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 COR where required by limited working space.

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

G. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

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

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior submission of formal request and approval from the Medical Center / COR.

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2. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification

Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

COR in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, location, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

5. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 21 calendar days prior to the desired time. Request shall contain all information required in the form provided by the COR.

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

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

H. 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 at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred

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I. Roads, Parking Areas and Grounds: To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

3. Refer to Section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, Para. 1.25 TRAFFIC

CONTROL for additional requirements.

J. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in above Article, Roads, Parking

Areas, and Grounds.

K. Coordination of Construction with Medical Center: The activities at the

Medical Center shall take precedence over construction activities. The

Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Medical Center, through the COR, in arranging the construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with facility activities on the campus. All communication between the contractor and the medical center personnel must be done through the COR and/or CO. Contractors are not to disturb

Medical Center Personnel. Construction noise during the events or services shall not disturb the events or service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the event or service area during this period:

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing event or service areas before these dates.

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2. The Medical Center observes the following Federal Holidays: New

Years Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Columbus Day, Presidents Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, and Christmas Day.

3. Clean-up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

L. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction

1. Daily Logs: The Contractor shall furnish a daily report log for each day from the date of Notice to Proceed until Final Acceptance, including those days that no work is performed. The report shall have attached there to a copy of inspections conducted by the VA, a list of all employees on site that day. This report will include or be in addition to daily inspections.

2. Payment Requests: Monthly payment requests from the Contractor will not be processed unless all paperwork is current, including daily reports, asbestos reports, updated process schedules, and certified payrolls for the prime and all subs.

3. Submittal Register: The Contractor shall utilize the specifications and drawings to prepare and provide a Submittal Register. The submittal register shall list all submittals by specification section, paragraph, and drawing numbers from the beginning to the end of the documents. The Submittal Register shall be provided to the Project Engineer within fifteen (15) working days after receipt of Notice To Proceed. The Government may require additional submittals at its discretion at no additional cost. See

Specification 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES, for additional requirements.

M. Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Contractor shall provide one loose-leaf binder, permanently labeled “SDS for Project ______ with copies of each Safety Data Sheet for each product, chemical, and other required materials to be used on this project.

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1. All instructions for use shall be compiled with.

2. Products will not be used until SDSs are submitted to the COR.

These shall be provided for any material no later than the day before those materials arrive on VA property.

3. The Contractor shall maintain a current binder on the job site at all times, readily available for viewing by the Project Engineer, Contracting Officer, or Safety Officer.

4. At no time shall the Contractor have, or permit the sub-contractors to have, materials on VA property/station without SDS.

N. Fire Retardant Materials: All materials used on this project, including temporary barriers, plywood, poly, and other required materials shall be fire retardant. All poly shall be 6 mil. minimum. The semi-permanent construction barriers shall be smoke tight.

O. 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.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR, 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. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

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

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's 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.

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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.

E. Report submittals: Submit in accordance with SECTION 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

1.9 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.

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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.

(FAR 52.236-9)

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

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

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

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to

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(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Contacting Officer.

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR.

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Refer to SF 1442 Block 10 for information regarding restrictions and requirements for temporary use of existing elevators.

1.14 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide (for use of all Contractor's workmen) suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

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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 amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

1.16 TESTS

A. 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.

B. Conduct tests on all new and reinstalled Division 21, 22, 26, 28 and 33 items to insure proper function and operation.

1.17 INSTRUCTIONS

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

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (two hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system

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C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR , does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.18 RELOCATED-REINSTALLED ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment and items indicated by symbol "R" or otherwise shown or noted to be relocated by the

Contractor.

B. Perform relocation of such equipment or items at such times and in such a manner as directed by the Resident Engineer.

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C. Suitably cap existing service lines, such as steam, condensate return, water, drain, gas, air, vacuum and/or electrical, whenever such lines are disconnected from equipment to be relocated.

D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and installation of relocated equipment; and leave such equipment in proper operating condition.

E. The contractor shall have all service lines such as noted above for relocated equipment in place at point of relocation ready for use before any existing equipment is disconnected. Make relocated existing equipment ready for operation or use immediately after reinstallation.

F. Completely assemble and install Government furnished materials. Provide all clips, brackets, mounting accessories and any other materials necessary for assembly and installation.

1.19 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

1.20 FINAL PAYMENT

A. Final payment under this contract shall be withheld pending receipt of

ALL tests, close out documents, all equipment manuals, staff training, specialty tools, start-up supplies, as built drawings and certifications. These tests and certifications shall include:

sprinkler certification, fire alarm certification, plumbing system leak tests - to include hot – cold - waste - vents, medical gas certifications, fire/smoke wall certification, vibration analysis of motor driven equipment, motor – shaft – base - pulley alignment certifications, HVAC TAB, Air Handler control demonstration/training of

VA personnel, and other required information, completed punch list items and the return of all keys.

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1.21 WARRANTY CALLS

A. The Government may contact the Contractor for warranty services by telephone, fax, e-mail, letter, or in person. The Contractor shall respond with actual physical repair activity (labor, equipment, materials, etc.) in accordance with contract documents. Please note that emergency calls may occur during other than normal work hours. A representative from the Facilities Management Service will identify the emergency calls.

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