528A8-22-814 Primary Care 1A - ISSUE FOR BID Specs VOL 1.pdf

ISSUE FOR BID

SPECIFICATIONS VOL1

DIVISIONS 1-13

CONSOLIDATE PRIMARY CARE 1ST FLOOR PHASE 1A

AT

SAMUEL S STRATTON VA MEDICAL CENTER

PREPARED FOR

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

20 MADISON AVE EXT, ALBANY, NY 12203

28 October 2026 Project No.: 528A8-22-814

PREPARED BY

THINKFORM DESIGN ARCHITECT LLC

38 EAST BROAD STREET, HOPEWELL, NJ 08525

PH: 855.821.0274 I ThinkFormArchitects.com

WATSON ENGINEERS, PC

1112 STATE ROUTE 434, OWEGO, NY 13827

PH: 607.223.4334 I Watson-Engineer.com

MABBETT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

105 CENTRAL STREET, SUITE 4100, STONEHAM, MA 02180

PH: 781.275.6050 I Mabbett.com

10-01-2026

Consolidate Primary Care 1ST Floor

Phase 1A, VAMC Albany, NY

Issue for Bid

PROJECT NO.: 528A8-22-814 28 October 2026

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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 06-26

01 32 00 Construction Documentation 09-23

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 09-26

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 03-26

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 05-24

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 07-23

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 31 13 Access Door and Frames 06-25

08 56 59 Service and Teller Window Units 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 01-21

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-26

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21

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09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 11-25

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-22

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 10-25

09 67 23.30 Resinous High Performance Decorative Mortar Floor 05-24

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21

12 34 00 Manufactured Plastic Casework 01-21

12 36 00 Countertops 12-23

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

09-26

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 09-26

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 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-26

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-26

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 05-24

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 10-26

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

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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 09-26

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 03-23

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-23

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 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 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-22

26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 00 Common Work Results for Communications 04-26

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 04-26

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 04-26

27 05 36 Cable Trays for Communications Systems 07-26

27 05 53 Identification for Communications Systems 07-26

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 04-16

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

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 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G001 COVER SHEET

G002 FIRST FLOOR SCOPE OF WORK & ABBREVIATIONS

G003 LIFE SAFETY PLAN AND CODE NOTES

G004 PARTITION TYPES

G005 INFECTION RISK CONTROL ASSESSMENT

G006 ICRA DETAILS

G007 PHASING NARRATIVE

G008 PHASING NARRATIVE

G009 PHASING NARRATIVE

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA101 ABATEMENT PHASE 1

HA102 ABATEMENT PHASE 2

HA103 ABATEMENT PHASE 3

HA104 ABATEMENT PHASE 4

ARCHITECTURAL

AD101 DEMOLITION PHASE 1

AD102 DEMOLITION PHASE 2

AD103 DEMOLITION PHASE 3

AD104 DEMOLITION PHASE 4

AD105 DEMOLITION PHASE 5

A101 PHASE 1 FLOOR PLAN

A102 PHASE 1 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A103 PHASE 2 FLOOR PLAN

A104 PHASE 2 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A105 PHASE 3 FLOOR PLAN

A106 PHASE 3 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A107 PHASE 4 FLOOR PLAN

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A108 PHASE 4 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A109 PHASE 5 FLOOR PLAN

A110 PHASE 5 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A131 ENLARGED TOILET PLANS & ELEVATIONS

A201 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – PHASE 1 & PARTIAL PHASE 4

A202 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – PHASE 2

A203 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – PHASE 3

A204 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – PHASE 3, PARTIAL PHASE 4 & 5

A401 DOOR & WINDOW LEGEND, SCHEDULE & DETAILS

A402 DOOR DETAILS

A403 CEILING AND CASEWORK DETAILS

A404 ENLARGED PLAN DETAILS – PHASE 1

A405 ENLARGED PLAN DETAILS – PHASE 2 & 3

A600 FINISH LEGEND, NOTES & DETAILS

A601 FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN

A701 EQUIPMENT PLAN

A801 SIGNAGE

FIRE PROTECTION

F-001 FIRE PROTECTION NOTES AND SYMBOLS

FPD101-1 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PHASE 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FPD101-2 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FPD101-3 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PHASE 3 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FPD101-4 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PHASE 4 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FPD101-5 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PHASE 5 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FP-101 FIRE PROTECTION FIRST FLOOR SITE PLAN

FP-102 FIRE PROTECTION FIRST FLOOR PLAN PHASE ENABLING PLAN

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING NOTES AND SYMBOLS

PD101-1 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PHASE 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

PD101-3 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PHASE 3 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

P-100-3 PLUMBING PHASE 3 BASEMENT SANITARY PLAN

P-100-4 PLUMBING PHASE 4 BASEMENT SANITARY PLAN

P-101-3 PLUMBING PHASE 3 FIRST FLOR PLAN

P-101-4 PLUMBING PHASE 4 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

P-601 PLUMBING RISER DIAGRAMS

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

MD101-1 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PHASE 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

MD101-2 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

MD101-3 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PHASE 3 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

MD101-5 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PHASE 5 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

M-101 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR ZONE PLAN

MH101-1 MECHANICAL PHASE 1 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PLAN

MH101-2 MECHANICAL PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PLAN

MH101-3 MECHANICAL PHASE 3 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PLAN

MH101-4 MECHANICAL PHASE 4 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PLAN

MH101-5 MECHANICAL PHASE 5 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PLAN

MP101-1 MECHANICAL PHASE 1 FIRST FLOOR PIPING PLAN

MP101-2 MECHANICAL PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR PIPING PLAN

MP101-3 MECHANICAL PHASE 3 FIRST FLOOR PIPING PLAN

MP101-5 MECHANICAL PHASE 5 FIRST FLOOR PIPING PLAN

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-503 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

ED-101-1 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PHASE 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

ED-101-2 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

ED-101-3 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PHASE 3 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

ED-101-4 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PHASE 4 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

ED-201-1 LIGHTING DEMOLITION PHASE 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

ED-201-2 LIGHTING DEMOLITION PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

ED-201-3 LIGHTING DEMOLITION PHASE 3 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

ED-201-5 LIGHTING DEMOLITION PHASE 5 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

E-100 ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR SITE PLAN

EL-201-1 LIGHTING PHASE 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

EL-201-2 LIGHTING PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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EL-201-3 LIGHTING PHASE 3 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

EL-201-4 LIGHTING PHASE 4 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

EL-201-5 LIGHTING PHASE 5 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

EP-101-1 ELECTRICAL PHASE 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

EP-101-2 ELECTRICAL PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

EP-101-3 ELECTRICAL PHASE 3 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

EP-101-4 ELECTRICAL PHASE 4 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

EP-101-5 ELECTRICAL PHASE 5 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

EY-101-1 ELECTRICAL AUXILIARY SYSTEM PHASE 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

EY-101-2 ELECTRICAL AUXILIARY SYSTEM PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

EY-101-3 ELECTRICAL AUXILIARY SYSTEM PHASE 3 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

EY-101-4 ELECTRICAL AUXILIARY SYSTEM PHASE 4 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

EY-101-5 ELECTRICAL AUXILIARY SYSTEM PHASE 5 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

E-501 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

E-502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-601 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

FIRE ALARM

FAD-101-1 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PHASE 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FA-101-1 FIRE ALARM PHASE 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FA-101-2 FIRE ALARM PHASE 2 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FA-101-3 FIRE ALARM PHASE 3 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FA-101-4 FIRE ALARM PHASE 4 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FA-101-5 FIRE ALARM PHASE 5 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FP-501 GENERAL FIRE DETAILS

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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 Samuel S Stratton Medical Center as required by the Consolidate Primary Care 1st Floor project construction 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 ThinkForm Architects, 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

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01 00 00 -2 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)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Phased work will occur within the occupied Medical Center and the operational Primary Care suite. Work scope includes select demolition, abatement, alterations and general construction as outlined within the project documents.

1. As the primary medical center use in the immediate construction area will be during standard workdays

(7:00am to 5:00pm), the Contractor will be required to conduct all their work (demolition and construction) after hours on weekdays between the hours of 4:00pm and

Midnight. Contractors may schedule weekend work during standard work day hours. For work that takes place within the hospital Basement Kitchen, the Contractors’ work hours will be restricted to the hours between 7:00pm and 3:30am for all 7 (seven) days of the week.

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.

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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 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. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security

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01 00 00 -4 inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

a) Lock sets for temporary construction barriers need to be compatible with the VA’s BEST 7-pin interchangeable cores. The Contractor shall use a keypad for entry while VA personnel shall use a key for the temporary construction barriers. This is to be a cypher lock system that also accepts the BEST 7-pin cores.

2. The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores at completion of the work turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation.

See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

a) The General Contractor shall return all cores to the

VA prior to the ending of the project construction and before the Contractor leaves the site.

D. 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”.

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.

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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 shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

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

“sensitive information”.

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access.

Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with COR.

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

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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 as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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.

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G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

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.

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by

Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of

Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

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

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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 COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the 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: The full scope of work and phasing as outlined in the contract documents.

2. Though open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the standard operating hours for the Medical Center are 7:00am to

5:00pm Monday through Friday. The Contractor is to conduct all their work (demolition and construction) after hours on weekdays between the hours of 4:00pm and

Midnight. Contractor work may take place during the day on weekends. For work in the Basement level Kitchen, the

Contractors work hours are to be conducted between 7:00pm and 3:00am.

3. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which

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01 00 00 -9 the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of the building. In that schedule, the

Contractor is to include two weeks between each phase for the VA relocation of staffing and equipment.

4. Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the COR and

Contractor, as follows:

(Please refer to the contract drawings for a description of the phasing with floor plans.)

Phase 1: Once Phase 1 rooms have been fully vacated by the VA, the GC is to coordinate and begin with the installation of temporary construction barriers for

ICRA protections. GC to proceed with the demolition of spaces as shown in the drawings. When demolition is complete, GC to build-out Cashier Vestibule 107B, Agent Cashier 107A, Cashier Waiting 107 and perform work within the corridor PC100 to build out new doors into future rooms. Spaces are to be punched and corrections performed prior to the removal of temporary construction barriers. Once completed and approved, rooms to be turned over to the VA and after the two week pause for VA relocation of staffing and equipment the GC can move onto Phase 2.

Phase 2: Once Phase 2 rooms have been fully vacated by the VA, the GC is to coordinate and begin with the installation of temporary construction barriers for

ICRA protections. GC to proceed with the demolition

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01 00 00 -10 of spaces as shown in the drawings. When demolition is complete, GC to build-out Reception 105A, a portion of Shared Waiting 105, new door into Equip Storage 113

(future Exam Rm 3) and miscellaneous finishes to adjacent areas. Spaces are to be punched and corrections performed prior to the removal of temporary construction barriers. Once completed and approved, rooms to be turned over to the VA and after the two week pause for VA relocation of staffing and equipment the GC can move onto Phase 3.

Phase 3: Once Phase 3 rooms have been fully vacated by the VA, the GC is to coordinate and begin with the installation of temporary construction barriers for

ICRA protections. GC to proceed with the demolition of spaces as shown in the drawings. When demolition is complete, GC to build-out Exam 3 PC110, Exam 4

PC111, Procedure/Exam PC112, Toilet PC112A, Toilet

C150 and Corridor PC104. Spaces are to be punched and corrections performed prior to the removal of temporary construction barriers. Once completed and approved, rooms to be turned over to the VA and after the two week pause for VA relocation of staffing and equipment the GC can move onto Phase 4.

Phase 4: Once Phase 3 rooms have been fully vacated by the VA, the GC is to coordinate and begin with the installation of temporary construction barriers for

ICRA protections. GC to proceed with the demolition of spaces as shown in the drawings. When demolition is complete, GC to build-out Corridor PC100 and Shared

Waiting 105. Spaces are to be punched and corrections

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01 00 00 -11 performed prior to the removal of temporary construction barriers. Once completed and approved, rooms to be turned over to the VA and after the two week pause for VA relocation of staffing and equipment the GC can move onto Phase 5.

Phase 5: Most of the work in this phase is within the public corridor and care must be taken so that any work performed after hours has been cleaned up before the start of the standard work day for VA patients and staff. GC to seal off all doorways and openings during periods of demolition and construction as required to maintain infection control standards. All temporary barriers to be removed each morning and surfaces cleaned for access by staff and public, and then temporary barrier erection repeats for the night and weekend work. Repeat as needed until Phase 5 work has been completed and accepted by the VA.

J. The Medical Center will be occupied during performance of work but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated as outlined in the phasing description.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical

Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff

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01 00 00 -12 access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

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 as required by the adjacent operational spaces.

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 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

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01 00 00 -13 approval of the COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05

00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

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

Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, Phase 1A, VAMC Albany, NY

01 00 00 -14 electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

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

so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

O. 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 Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of

VA Supply Service, of areas 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:

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1. Existing condition and types of flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of the building.

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of the COR to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and

"CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved.

They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other

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01 00 00 -16 surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by

Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the

Government are noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be salvaged/stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage

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01 00 00 -17 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 the 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.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl

(PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of

Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal

Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The

EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance

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

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

Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form

8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer

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Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief.

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

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

Waste

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

Hazardous Waste

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

Hazardous Waste

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

Prohibitions

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

Material Communications Regulations

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

Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173.....Subpart A General

49 CFR 173.....Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous

Material for Transportation

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

Definitions and Preparation

TSCA...........Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract.

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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.

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

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

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

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

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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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

E. 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 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

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01 00 00 -21 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 (RESERVED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES (RESERVED)

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK (RESERVED)

1.14 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 ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR 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 COR.

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

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21

Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the

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01 00 00 -22 planned pre-warranty conference, submit two set of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting

Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the

Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the

Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

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3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of

Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating:

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

f. Names, addresses and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

i. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and

Maintenance manuals.

k. Organizations, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

l. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

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5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment

Bonds must remain effective throughout the construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the

Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting

Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the

Contractor.

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C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the

Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service

Requirements:

E. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting

Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the

“Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the

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01 00 00 -26 warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within

4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within

8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3.