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CONSTRUCTI ON DOCUMENTS

( D I V I S I O N S 0 1 - 1 4 ) S P E C I F I C A T I O N S V O L . 1

NEW BOILER PLANT TASK ORDER NO.691-20-150

BUILDING 603 Date: 07/7/2023

VAWLA MEDICAL CENTER CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20

01 32 16.01 Architectural and Engineering CPM Schedules 03-20

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules – Major Construction

Project Design-Bid-Build

03-20

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20

01 32 50 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Requirements

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-16

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 07-16

DIVISION 05 – METALS

00 01 10-2

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 07-16

05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Facility Exterior Closure

Commissioning

08-19

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 02-16

07 13 26 Sheet Membrane Waterproofing 04-13

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 08-16

07 14 16 Cold Fluid-Applied Waterproofing 05-15

07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 05-15

07 18 14 Cold Liquid-Applied Fully Reinforced Waterproofing

07 19 00 Water Repellents

07 21 13 Thermal and Acoustical Insulation 10-17

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 02-16

07 42 13.13 Formed Metal Wall Panels

07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing 12-18

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

07 92 19 Acoustical Sealant 06-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 02-16

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 04-20

08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 10-15

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 10-15

09 84 33 Acoustic Wall Panels 10-15

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 10-15

10 11 23 Tackboards 10-15

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

10 51 13 Metal Lockers

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 11-11

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

12 36 61 Quartz Agglomerate Countertops

12 93 00 Site Furnishings

12 48 13 Entrance Floor Mats and Frames 08-17

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-14

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 21 00 New Traction Elevator 12-20

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

00 01 10-4

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

21 30 13 Electric-Driven, Fire Pumps 05-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 12 16 Facility Elevated, Potable-Water Storage Tanks 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 09-20

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

22 31 11 Water Softeners 09-15

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam

Generation

04-20

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-20

23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 04-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20

23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant 04-20

23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant 02-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 04-20

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 04-20

23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 02-20

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20

23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 04-20

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23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment 11-17

23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 04-20

23 52 33 Water-Tube Boilers 04-20

23 52 39 Fire-Tube Boilers 04-20

23 56 00 Solar Energy Heating System 03-20

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 03-20

23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 03-20

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 01-17

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 11 16 Secondary Unit Substations 01-18

26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear 01-17

26 13 16 Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches 01-17

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 01-17

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 32 13 Engine Generators 01-18

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

00 01 10-6

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18

27 53 19 Distributed Radio Antenna (Within Building) Equipment and System

10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security

Systems

11-16

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 13 16 Physical Access Control System and Database Management 09-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

32 31 40 High Security Fences and Gates 08-16

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-16

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16

33 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Site Utility

Systems

08-19

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution 10-11

33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution 09-17

00 01 10-7

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

BUILDING 603 Date: 07/07/2023

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI001 SHEET INDEX

GI002 PROJECT INFORMATION

GI003 PROJECT ABBREVIATIONS

GI004 ACCESSIBILITY NOTES AND DIAGRAMS

GI005 ACCESSIBILITY DIAGRAMS

GI006 TYPICAL MOUNTING HEIGHTS

GI007 SITE ACCESSIBILITY DIAGRAMS

GI100 OVERALL SITE PLAN / LIMITS OF WORK

GI101 SITE PHASING PLAN - PHASE 1

GI102 SITE PHASING PLAN - PHASE 2A

GI103 SITE PHASING PLAN - PHASE 2B

GI104 SITE PHASING PLAN - PHASE 3 - BOILER PLANT COMPLETION

GI105 FINAL FULL BUILD-OUT - SOUTH CAMPUS (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)

GI106 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

GI301 ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL PLAN

GI302 PHYSICAL SECURITY PLAN

GI303 FIRE ACCESS / PEDESTRIAN / VEHICLE / SERVICE CIRCULATION

GI901 RENDERED VISUALIZATIONS

GI902 RENDERED VISUALIZATIONS

GI903 RENDERED VISUALIZATIONS

GI904 RENDERED VISUALIZATIONS

CIVIL

CN100 TITLE SHEET

CE100 CIVIL EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CD100B CIVIL DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B

CD100E CIVIL DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA E

CD100H CIVIL DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA H

CD100L CIVIL DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA L

CD100P CIVIL DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA P

CG100 CIVIL GRADING PLAN

CU100 CIVIL UTILITY PLAN

CI100 CIVIL SITE PLAN

CJ500 CIVIL DETAILS

00 01 15 - 2

LANDSCAPE

L100B LANDSCAPE OVERALL PLAN- AREA B

L100E LANDSCAPE OVERALL PLAN - AREA E

L100H LANDSCAPE OVERALL PLAN - AREA H

L100P LANDSCAPE OVERALL PLAN - AREA P

L200 LANDSCAPE PLAN - BOILER PLANT

L500 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

ARCHTECTURE

AD110B SITE DEMO PLAN - AREA B

AD110E SITE DEMO PLAN - AREA E

AD110H SITE DEMO PLAN - AREA H

AD110L SITE DEMO PLAN - AREA L

AD110P SITE DEMO PLAN - AREA P

AS110B SITE PLAN - AREA B

AS110E SITE PLAN - AREA E

AS110H SITE PLAN - AREA H

AS110L SITE PLAN - AREA L

AS110P SITE PLAN - AREA P

AS111 TEMPORARY SWITCHGEAR ENCLOSURE

AE100 FUNCTIONAL FLOOR PLANS

AE101 SLAB PLAN - LEVEL 1

AE102 SLAB PLAN - LEVEL 2

AE110 FLOOR PLAN - UTILITY TUNNEL LEVEL

AE111 FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 1 - OVERALL

AE112 FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 2 - OVERALL

AE113 ROOF PLAN - OVERALL

AE211 FLOOR PLAN - EXISTING STEAM PLANT - B295

AC111 CEILING PLAN LEVEL 1 - OVERALL

AC112 CEILING PLAN LEVEL 2 - OVERALL

AE201 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

AE301 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE302 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE303 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE311 WALL SECTIONS

AE312 WALL SECTIONS

AE313 WALL SECTIONS

AE401 STAIR PLANS / SECTIONS

AE402 STAIRS PLANS / SECTIONS

AE403 ELEVATOR PLANS / SECTIONS

AE410 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - BOILER ROOM

AE411 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS / INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE412 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS / RCP'S / INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

00 01 15 - 3

AE413 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS / RCP'S / INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE414 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS / RCP'S / INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE501 UL- PENETRATIONS AND FP DETAILS

AE501A UL - PENETRATIONS AND FP DETAILS

AE501B UL - PENETRATIONS AND FP DETAILS

AE501D UL- PENETRATIONS AND FP DETAILS

AE511 PARTITION TYPES

AE514 PARTITION DETAILS

AE515 PARTITION DETAILS

AE521 CEILING DETAILS

AE531 STAIRS AND RAILINGS DETAILS

AE535 WALL PROTECTION / BACKING DETAILS

AE541 CASEWORK DETAILS

AE550 EXTERIOR DETAILS

AE571 ROOF DETAILS

AE572 ROOF DETAILS

AE573 ROOF DETAILS

AE574 ROOF AND MISC DETAILS

AE601 DOOR SHEDULE / DOOR AND FRAME TYPES

AE602 DOOR AND FRAME DETAILS

AE603 WINDOW SCHEDULE / TYPES AND DETAILS

INTERIORS

AF111 FLOOR FINISH PLANS - LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 - OVERALL

AF121

FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT PLANS - LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 -

OVERALL

AF501 FLOOR FINISH TRANSITION DETAILS

AF621 ROOM & MATERIAL FINISH SCHEDULES

STRUCTURAL

S001 GENERAL NOTES

S002 GENERAL NOTES

S003 GENERAL NOTES

S004 TYPICAL DETAILS

S005 TYPICAL DETAILS

S006 TYPICAL DETAILS

S007 TYPICAL DETAILS

S008 TYPICAL DETAILS

S009 TYPICAL DETAILS

S010 TYPICAL DETAILS

S011 TYPICAL DETAILS

S012 TYPICAL DETAILS

S013 TYPICAL DETAILS

S013n TYPICAL DETAILS

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S014 TYPICAL DETAILS

S014n TYPICAL DETAILS

S015 TYPICAL DETAILS

S015n TYPICAL DETAILS

S111 FOUNDATION PLAN LEVEL 1 OVERALL

S112 FRAMING PLAN CATWALK OVERALL

S113 FRAMING PLAN LEVEL 2 OVERALL

S114 FRAMING PLAN ROOF OVERALL

S115 FRAMING PLAN HIGH ROOF OVERALL

S116 STAIR FOUNDATION AND FRAMING PLANS

S201 FIRE WATER TANK FOUNDATION AND ROOF FRAMING PLANS

S202 INDUSTRIAL WATER TANK FND'N AND ROOF FRAMING PLANS

S203 UNDERGROUND FUEL TANKS FNDN & ROOF FRAMING PLANS

S301 COLUMN SCHEDULE

S311 WALL ELEVATIONS

S312 WALL ELEVATIONS

S313 WALL ELEVATIONS

S314 WALL ELEVATIONS

S401 FOUNDATIONS SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S402 FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S403 FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S404 FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S501 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

LS100 CODE ANALYSIS

LS101 LIFE SAFETY PLAN LEVEL 1 & 2

FA101 FIRE ALARM PLAN LEVEL 1 & 2

FX101 FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN LEVEL 1 & 2

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING SYMBOLS LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

PP101 PLUMBING PLAN FOUNDATION - OVERALL

PP102 PLUMBING PLAN LEVEL 1 - OVERALL

PP103 PLUMBING PLAN LEVEL 2 - OVERALL

PP104 PLUMBING PLAN ROOF LEVEL - OVERALL

PP110A PLUMBING PLAN FOUNDATION - AREA A

PP110B PLUMBING PLAN FOUNDATION - AREA B

PP111A PLUMBING PLAN LEVEL 1 - AREA A

PP111B PLUMBING PLAN LEVEL 1 - AREA B

PP112A PLUMBING PLAN LEVEL 2 - AREA A

PP112B PLUMBING PLAN LEVEL 2 - AREA B

P-501 PLUMBING RISER DIAGRAMS

P-502 PLUMBING RISER DIAGRAMS

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P-601 PLUMBING DIAGRAMS AND DETAILS

P-602 PLUMBING DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

P-603 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

MH001 MECHANICAL SYMBOL LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

MH121 HVAC PLAN LEVEL 1

MH122 HVAC PLAN LEVEL 2

MH123 HVAC PLAN ROOF

MH301 BOILER ROOM SECTIONS

MH401 ENLARGED HVAC PLAN LEVEL 1 - BOILER ROOM

MH402 ENLARGED HVAC PLAN LEVEL 2 - BOILER ROOM

MH501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH601 AIRFLOW DIAGRAMS

MH701 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MH702 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MH801 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MH802 MECHANICAL CONTROL DIAGRAMS

MH803 MECHANICAL CONTROL DIAGRAMS

MH804 MECHANICAL CONTROL DIAGRAMS

MP001 MECHANICAL SYMBOL LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

MS100 MECHANICAL SITE PLAN - SOUTH CAMPUS - SOUTH

MS101 MECHANICAL SITE PLAN - SOUTH CAMPUS - NORTH

MS110A MECHANICAL SITE PLAN - AREA A

MS110B MECHANICAL SITE PLAN - AREA B

MS110E MECHANICAL SITE PLAN - AREA E

MS110H MECHANICAL SITE PLAN - AREA H

MS110L MECHANICAL SITE PLAN - AREA L

MS110P MECHANICAL SITE PLAN - AREA P

MS401 SITE STEAM & CONDENSATE DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND PROFILE

MS402 SITE STEAM & CONDENSATE DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND PROFILE

MS403 SITE STEAM & CONDENSATE DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND PROFILE

MS404 SITE STEAM & CONDENSATE DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND PROFILE

MS405 SITE STEAM & CONDENSATE DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND PROFILE

MS406 SITE STEAM & CONDENSATE DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND PROFILE

MS407 SITE STEAM & CONDENSATE DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND PROFILE

MP121 HVAC PIPING PLAN LEVEL 1

MP122 HVAC PIPING PLAN LEVEL 2

MP123 HVAC PIPING PLAN ROOF

MP211 MECHANICAL PLANS - EXISTING STEAM PLANT - B295

MP212 B500 PIPE BASEMENT

MP301 BOILER ROOM SECTIONS

MP302 VALVE SECTIONS

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MP401 ENLARGED HVAC PIPING PLAN LEVEL 1 - BOILER ROOM

MP402 ENLARGED HVAC PIPING PLAN LEVEL 2 - BOILER ROOM

MP403 ENLARGED HVAC PIPE HANGER PLAN LEVEL 1 BOILER ROOM

MP404 ENLARGED HVAC PIPE HANGER PLAN LEVEL 2 BOILER ROOM

MP501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MP502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MP503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MP504 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MP505 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MP506 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MP507 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MP508 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MP601 BOILER PLANT SCHEMATICS

MP602 BOILER PLANT SCHEMATICS

MP603 BOILER PLANT SCHEMATICS

MP604 BOILER PLANT SCHEMATICS

MP605 BOILER PLANT SCHEMATICS

MP606 HVAC PIPING SCHEMATICS

MP701 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MP702 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MP703 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MP704 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOL LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

EPS101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

EPS101P ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN - AREA P

EL121 LIGHTING PLAN LEVEL 1

EL122 LIGHTING PLAN LEVEL 2

EL123 LIGHTING PLAN ROOF

EP121 POWER PLAN LEVEL 1

EP122 POWER PLAN LEVEL 2

EP123 POWER PLAN ROOF

EP211 POWER PLAN - EXISTING STEAM PLANT - B295

E-401 ELECTRICAL LARGE-SCALE PLANS

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-601 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES AND NAMING KEY

E-602 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

E-603 CONTROL DIAGRAMS

E-604 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E-605 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E-701 LIGHTING SCHEDULES

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ET001 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYMBOLS & GENERAL NOTES

ETS101 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SITE PLAN

ET121 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN LEVEL 1

ET122 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN LEVEL 2

ET501 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

ET601 TELECOMMUNICATIONS RISER DIAGRAMS

SECURITY

TY001 SECURITY DEVICE AND WIRING LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

TY111 SECURITY FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 1 - OVERALL

TY112 SECURITY FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 2 - OVERALL

TY113 SECURITY ROOF PLAN - OVERALL

TY501 SECURITY DETAILS

TY502 SECURITY DETAILS

TY511 SECURITY INTERIOR CAMERA VIEWS

TY512 SECURITY INTERIOR CAMERA VIEWS

TY513 SECURITY INTERIOR CAMERA VIEWS

TY514 SECURITY INTERIOR CAMERA VIEWS

TY601 SECURITY RISER DIAGRAM AND DEVICE SCHEDULE

VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION

VT200 LEVEL 1 ELEVATOR LOCATION

VT201 LEVEL 2 ELEVATOR LOCATION

VT202 MACHINE ROOM LOCATION

VT300 BOILER PLANT - SERVICE ELV #1

METHANE MITIGATION

MMS.1 COVER SHEET AND PROJECT INFOMATION

MMS.2A PRELIMINARY PROJECT OVERVIEW

MMS.2B LOS ANGELES COUNTY STANDARD PLAN NOTES

MMS.3 METHANE TEST DATA

MMS.4 E-PRO SPECIFICATIONS AND MATERIAL TABLE

MMS.5A

VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL VENT PIPES & METHANE MONITORING

STATIONS

MMS.5B SITE PLAN & VAPOR BARRIER

MMS.7 ROOF PLAN - VERTICAL VAPOR VENTS

MMS.8A DETAILS

MMS.8B DETAILS (CONTINUED)

MMS.9 RESEARCH REPORTS

SIGNAGE

SW001 GRAPHIC STANDARDS & SIGN TYPE MENU

SW100 SIGNAGE FLOOR PLANS

00 01 15 - 8

SW501 SIGNAGE TYPES AND DETAILS TYPES 01

SW502 SIGNAGE TYPES AND DETAILS TYPES 45

SW503 SIGNAGE TYPES AND DETAILS TYPES 50

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the new Boiler

Plant Building and associated site utilities and improvements, West Los Angeles Medical Center, VA Greater LA Health Care System 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. Offices of Leo A Daly Company, 550 South Hope Street, Los

Angeles, CA 90071-2627, 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 Resident Engineer 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 Resident Engineer.

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

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, BOILER PLANT BUILDING: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, site utilities necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: BASE BID except do not remove and replace existing steam and condensate piping north of Building B500 that runs to existing Boiler Plant 295.

ALTERNATE NO. 2: BASE BID except provide and install four (4) direct-buried, double wall fiberglass fuel tanks in lieu of providing and installing the concrete vault and four (4) steel fuel oil tanks.

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. The drawings and specifications provided under this project submission are only to be used for this Boiler

Plant project and are not to be used for other projects.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security

01 00 00 -3 arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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

Contracting Officer.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site 24 hours a days, 7 days a week after construction hours.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

3. The Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Resident Engineer 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.

E. Document Control:

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

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

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

“Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting

Officer upon request.

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

Contracting Officer.

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

VA.

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

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted

24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be

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

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for

General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center

Facility Manager.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the

Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

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

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

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

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

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

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center, 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 Resident Engineer 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.

H. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by

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Resident Engineer. All such actions shall be coordinated with the

Resident Engineer or Utility Company involved:

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

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the Resident Engineer to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

Resident Engineer with a schedule of approximate phasing 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 Resident Engineer two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center

Director, Resident Engineer and Contractor, as follows:

Phase 1:

Phase 2a:

Phase 2b:

Phase 3:

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

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

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

Engineer.

K. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company

(Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Resident Engineer.

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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 Resident

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

Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28

05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

for additional requirements.

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

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical

Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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 Resident Engineer.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Resident Engineer. 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.

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

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

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

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

O. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Resident Engineer. 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 Resident Engineer and a representative of VA Supply Service, 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 Resident Engineer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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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

Resident Engineer.

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 Resident Engineer and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by

Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS"

(FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and Resident Engineer 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

01 00 00 -12 extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are 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 re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by Resident Engineer.

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

01 00 00 -13 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 (FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The

Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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

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"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

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

Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

and

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

01 00 00 -15 altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Resident Engineer before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

(FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS

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

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by

Leo A. Daly Architects / Engineers.

(FAR 52.236-4)

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B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA

Medical Center, Los Angeles, California and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the

Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work.

The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the

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Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through

Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the

Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the

Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, roads, parking lots, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark

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

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

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness

01 00 00 -18 of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the Resident

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