36C24518B0233-010.pdf

Construct Dom Clinic and CLC Admin Addition

VAMC Martinsburg, WV June 27, 2018

Bid Documents Specifications

Volume I

Project Number: 613-121

Construct Dom Clinic and CLC Admin Addition

VAMC Martinsburg, West Virginia 03-01-17

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15

01 08 14 Risk of TB to Contracted Construction Workers xx-15

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 02-17

01 35 26.1 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 35 26.2 Safety Requirements Attachment 12-14

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-16

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 09-15

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 09-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 02-16

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 02-16

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16

05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 03-10

05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 11-16

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 02-16

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 02-16

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 02-16

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

07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 02-16

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 08-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

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 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 02-16

08 62 23 Tubular Daylighting Devices

08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights 10-15

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15

09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 07-14

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

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 08-14

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 09-15

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-15

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 42 00 Wheelchair Lift

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

11-10

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16

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

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-15

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11

23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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 05-14

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-15

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-15

26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 05-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15

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

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15

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

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables 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 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 07-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

32 31 40 Gates 08-16

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 10-11

Appendix #1 Geotechnical Exploration Report 1

Appendix #2 Geotechnical Exploration Report 2

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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

G001 COVER SHEET

G002 GENERAL NOTES, DETAILS, ABBREVIATIONS AND LEGENDS

G003 FIRST FLOOR DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE PLAN – ALTERNATE NO.5

(BID ITEM NO. 6)

CIVIL

C001 SITE SYMBOLS

C100 EXISTING SITE FEATURES-BUILDINGS 501 & 502

CD100 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

C110 SITE MATERIALS - BUILDING 501D

C111 SITE MATERIALS - BUILDING 502F

C120 SITE STAKE OUT PLAN - BUILDING 501D

C121 SITE STAKE OUT PLAN - BUILDING 502F

C130 SITE GRADING PLAN - BUILDING 501D

C131 SITE GRADING PLAN - BUILDING 502F

C140 SITE UTILITY PLAN – BUILDING 501D

C141 SITE UTILITY PLAN – NORTH

C150 EROSION & SEDIIMENTATION CONTROL (E&S) PLAN -

BUILDING 501D

C151 EROSION & SEDIIMENTATION CONTROL (E&S) PLAN -

BUILDING 502F

C510 SITE DETAILS

C511 SITE DETAILS

C540 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT DETAILS

C541 SITE UTILITY DETAILS

C550 EROSION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROL (E&S) DETAILS

C740 UTILITY PROFILES

C741 UTILITY PROFILES

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ARCHITECTURAL

HM101 FIRST FLOOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ABATEMENT PLAN –

CLC ADMIN

HM102 FIRST FLOOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ABATEMENT PLAN –

DOM CLINIC

AD101 FIRST FLOOR DEMO PLAN – CLC ADMIN

AD102 FIRST FLOOR DEMO PLAN – DOM CLINIC

LS101 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN – CLC ADMIN

LS102 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN – DOM CLINIC

A100 AREA PLANS – CLC ADMIN AND DOM CLINIC

A101 FIRST FLOOR ANNOTATION PLAN – CLC ADMIN

A101A FIRST FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN – CLC ADMIN

A102 FIRST FLOOR ANNOTATION PLAN – DOM CLINIC

A102A FIRST FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN – DOM CLINIC

A111 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – CLC ADMIN

A112 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – DOM CLINIC

A121 ROOF PLAN – CLC ADMIN

A122 ROOF PLAN – DOM CLINIC

A131 FIRST FLOOR PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM PLAN – CLC ADMIN

A132 FIRST FLOOR PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM PLAN – DOM CLINIC

A201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS – CLC ADMIN

A202 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND BUILDING SECTIONS –

DOM CLINIC

A301 BUILDING SECTIONS – CLC ADMIN

A351 WALL SECTIONS – CLC ADMIN

A352 WALL SECTIONS – CLC ADMIN

A353 WALL SECTIONS – CLC ADMIN

A354 WALL SECTIONS – CLC ADMIN

A355 WALL SECTIONS – CLC ADMIN

A356 WALL SECTIONS – CLC ADMIN

A357 WALL SECTIONS – CLC ADMIN

A358 WALL SECTIONS – CLC ADMIN

A361 WALL SECTIONS – DOM CLINIC

A362 WALL SECTIONS – DOM CLINIC

A401 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

A451 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A452 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

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ARCHITECTURAL (CONT.)

A453 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A501 PARTITION TYPES & FRAMING ELEVATIONS

A502 FRAMING DETAILS

A511 PLAN DETAILS

A512 PLAN DETAILS

A513 PLAN DETAILS

A521 SECTION DETAILS

A522 SECTION DETAILS

A531 ROOF DETAILS

A532 ROOF DETAILS

A541 EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISHING SYSTEM DETAILS

A601 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULES AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

A611 DOOR AND FRAME TYPES, SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

A612 WINDOW AND LOUVER TYPES AND DETAILS

A701 SIGNAGE TYPES

STRUCTURAL

S001 STRUCTURAL NOTES

S002 STRUCTURAL NOTES

S003 STRUCTURAL NOTES

S101 CLC ADMIN ADDITION FOUNDATION PLAN

S102 CLC ADMIN ADDITION LOW ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S103 CLC ADMIN ADDITION HIGH ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S104 DOMICILIARY CLINIC ADDITION FOUNDATION PLAN

S105 DOMICILIARY CLINIC ADDITION ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S201 BRACING ELEVATION CLC ADMIN ADDITION

S202 BRACING AND FRAMING ELEVATIONS CLC ADMIN ADDITION

S203 BRACING ELEVATIONS - DOMICILIARY ADDITION

S301 CONCRETE DETAILS

S302 CONCRETE DETAILS

S303 CONCRETE DETAILS

S304 CONCRETE DETAILS

S305 CONCRETE DETAILS

S401 MASONRY DETAILS

S501 STEEL DETAILS

S502 STEEL DETAILS

S503 STEEL DETAILS

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STRUCTURAL (CONT.)

S504 STEEL DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

F001 GENERAL NOTES AND DETAILS

FP101 FIRST FLOOR CLC ADMIN

FP102 FIRST FLOOR DOM CLINIC

PLUMBING

P001 PLUMBING LEGEND, GENERAL NOTES, AND SCHEDULES

PL101 FOUNDATION WASTE, DRAIN, AND VENT PIPING PLAN – CLC

ADMIN

PL102 FOUNDATION WASTE, DRAIN, AND VENT PIPING PLAN– DOM

CLINIC

PL103 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING PIPING PLAN – CLC ADMIN

PL104 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING PIPING PLAN – DOM CLINIC

PL105 ROOF PLAN PLUMBING PIPING PLAN – CLC ADMIN

PL106 ROOF PLAN PLUMBING PIPING PLAN – DOM CLINIC

PL107 FOUNDATION WASTE, DRAIN, AND VENT PIPING PLAN – CLC

ADMIN BID ALTERNATE 5

PL108 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING PIPING PLAN - CLC ADMIN BID

ALTERNATE 5

PL201 WASTE, DRAIN, AND VENT PIPING ISOMETRIC RISER

DIAGRAMS

PL301 DOMESTIC WATER DISTRIBUTION ISOMETRIC RISER DIAGRAMS

MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

MD101 FIRST FLOOR DEMO PLAN – CLC ADMIN

MD102 FIRST FLOOR DEMO PLAN – DOM CLINIC

MH101 FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK PLAN – CLC ADMIN

MH102 FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK PLAN – DOM CLINIC

MH103 ROOF PLAN – CLC ADMIN

MH104 ROOF PLAN – DOM CLINIC

MH105 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN – CLC ADMIN – ALTERNATE

No.5 – (BID ITEM No.6)

MH401 ENLARGED PLANS

MP101 FIRST FLOOR PIPING PLAN – CLC ADMIN

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MECHANICAL (CONT.)

MP102 FIRST FLOOR PIPING PLAN – DOM CLINIC

M501 DETAILS

M502 DETAILS

M601 SCHEDULES

M602 SCHEDULES

M701 CONTROLS

ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND

ED101 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – CLC ADMIN

EL101 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN – CLC ADMIN

EL102 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN – DOM CLINIC

EL601 LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

EP101 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN – CLC ADMIN

EP102 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN – DOM CLINIC

EP103 ROOF POWER, LIGHTNING PROTECTION, AND GROUNDING PLANS

– CLC ADMIN AND COM CLINIC

EP104 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN – CLC ADMIN – ALTERNATE

No.5 – (BID ITEM No.6)

EP501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EP601 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

EP602 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

EP701 POWER RISER DIAGRAMS AND MECHANICAL CONNECTION

SCHEDULE

EY101 FIRST FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN – CLC

ADMINISTRATION ADDITION

EY102 FIRST FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN – DOMICILIARY

CLINIC

EY501 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

EY701 TELECOMMUNICATIONS RISER DIAGRAM

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 safety requirements

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 construction security requirements

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 As-Built Drawings

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 COR'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.22 TESTS

1.23 INSTRUCTIONS

1.24 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.25 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

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1.26 SAFETY SIGN

1.27 photographic documentation

1.28 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.29 TUBERCULOSIS TESTING

1.30 ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.31 GENERAL ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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, including temporary smoking structure adjacent to Building 501C and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the addition of a new Domiciliary Clinic (Building 502F)and Community Living Center addition for Administration and Palliative Care Offices (Building 501D) as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contracting Officer.

C. Offices of Toland Mizell Molnar, LLC, 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. 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. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person”-(CP) (29CFR 1926.20(b) (2)) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present. Competent Person: “One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings and working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees, and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.” (29CFR 1926.32(f))

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BASE BID (BID ITEM NO. 1):

ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Construct Dom Clinic Addition (Building 502F): Work includes general construction, abatement, minor alterations at wall shared with existing building, walks, grading, drainage, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems and structural work necessary for addition.

ITEM II, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Construct CLC Admin Addition (Building 501D): Work includes general construction, abatement, minor alterations at wall shared with existing building, roads, walks, grading, drainage, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems and structural work, including necessary removal of the existing smoking structure, necessary for addition. This includes Office/Exam space as well as the connecting corridor, support spaces and entry.

Bid Item No. 1 - Project Construction days – 630.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1 (BID ITEM NO. 2): Include work as described in Base Bid (Bid Item No. 1), except the following: (a) Deduct all work necessary for the Patient Wheelchair Lift at 501D, space – LANDING 501D-136. This includes equipment and hardware.

Electrical service to stub into covered junction box in wall for future connection.

With Bid Item No. 2 - Project Construction days – 630.

C. ALTERNATE NO.2 (BID ITEM NO.3): Include work as described in Base Bid (Bid Item No. 1) EXCEPT DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.1 (BID ITEM NO.

2), and the following: (a) Deduct all work necessary for the nine (9) Solar Daylighting Tubes, at Building 501D. This includes equipment, deck openings, ceiling openings, hardware, curbs and structural support.

With Bid Item No. 3 - Project Construction days – 623.

D. ALTERNATE NO.3 (BID ITEM NO. 4): Include work as described in Base

Bid (Bid Item No. 1), EXCEPT DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.1 (BID ITEM NO.

2) and ALTERNATE NO.2 (BID ITEM NO.3), and the following: (a) Deduct all work necessary for the two (2) skylights at Building 501D. This includes equipment, deck openings, ceiling openings, hardware, curbs and structural support.

With Bid Item No. 4 - Project Construction days – 623.

E. ALTERNATE NO.4 (BID ITEM NO. 5): Include work as described in Base Bid (Bid Item No. 1), EXCEPT DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.1 (BID ITEM NO.

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2), ALTERNATE NO.2 (BID ITEM NO.3) and ALTERNATE NO.3 (BID ITEM NO.4), and the following: (a) Deduct all work necessary for the Pneumatic Tube System for CLC Admin – Building 501D. This includes the Tube Station at space COPY/WORKROOM 501D-120 as well as all necessary tubing, blowers, conduit, cabling and conductors back to the existing transfer station origin point.

(b) Installation of the new Tube System from the existing transfer station origin point to the Dom Clinic - Building 502F to remain.

With Bid Item No. 5 - Project Construction days – 623.

F. ALTERNATE NO.5 (BID ITEM NO. 6): Include work as described in Base Bid (Bid Item No. 1), EXCEPT DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.1 - (BID

ITEM NO. 2), ALTERNATE NO.2 (BID ITEM NO.3), ALTERNATE NO.3 (BID

ITEM NO.4) and ALTERNATE NO.4 (BID ITEM NO. 5), and the following: (a) deduct all work necessary for constructing unoccupied in the CLC Admin office area of new Building 501D.

This includes architectural and systems items as referenced in the associated drawings below. Buildout of the exterior surfaces, connecting corridor/ramp, support spaces (501D-101, 102, 103, 104) and entry (501D-100) to remain. Grading, site work and installation of underground utilities to remain. See drawings G003, PL107, PL108, MH105 & EP104 for details.

With Bid Item No. 6 - Project Construction days – 540.

G. ALTERNATE NO.6 (BID ITEM NO. 7): Include all associated work as shown for Building 502F and as described in Base Bid (Bid Item No. 1), EXCEPT DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.1 - (BID ITEM NO. 2), ALTERNATE NO.2 (BID ITEM NO.3), ALTERNATE NO.3 (BID ITEM NO.4) and ALTERNATE NO.4 (BID ITEM NO. 5), ALTERNATE NO. 5 (BID ITEM NO. 6) and deduct all remaining work associated with the construction of Building 501D in its entirety and deduct all work associated with constructing a new walkway. This includes abatement, demolition, removal of the Smoking structure, grading, site work, utilities, structure, systems, interior partitions and finishes. All shall remain undisturbed outside at Building 501C.

With Bid Item No. 7 – Project Construction days – 450.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

Specifications and drawings will be made available electronically.

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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. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

3. 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.

4. Contractors must obtain ID badges in accordance with Medical Center Memorandum (MCM) 05-04 Personnel Suitability and Security Procedures. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

Step 1: (Upon notice of award)

Contractor will complete Contract Security Services Request (Form #1), listing all employees that will be performing work under the contract. Contract Security Verification Request Supplemental (Form #1b) may be filled out and attached if Form #1 does not provide enough space. Once completed, this form shall be submitted to the VHA Service Center (VSC) Personnel Security Office via password protected or encrypted email to VSCSecurity@va.gov or faxed to (216)447-8020.

Step 2: (Upon notice of award, same time as Step 1)

Within five business days of Contractor receiving Notice of Award, each contract employee listed on Form #1 must take the Contractor/Employee Fingerprinting request (Form #2) and two forms of ID to their nearest VA facility to have their fingerprints submitted and the bottom portion of Form #2 mailto:VSCSecurity@va.gov

01 00 00-5 completed by the fingerprinting official. Fingerprint appointments should be made through the COR or the local VA facility. Completed SAC forms shall be faxed or mailed directly to the VSC Personnel Security Office the same day the contractor employee is fingerprinted.

VHA Service Center (VSC) 6100 Oak Tree Blvd #500 Independence, OH 44131 Fax: (216)447-8025 VSCSecurity@va.gov

Contractor shall inform the COR/CO when fingerprinting has been completed for each contract employee.

Step 3: (As soon as possible)

Each individual working on the contract or the contractor POC shall complete the VHA Service Center PIV Sponsorship (Form #3) for each employee, in its entirety, and return to VSC Security Office as soon as possible, either via fax, encrypted email or password protected documents. Upon receipt of this form and final results of fingerprinting confirmation, the VHA Security Service Center will send an email notification to the Contractor’s POC and the CO authorizing contract employees to proceed with obtaining their required non-PIV security badge.

Upon receipt of this confirmation, notify COR so they may schedule an appointment for PIV badging.

Only the individual whose name appears on the badge can pick up that badge from the badging office.

5. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

6. Contractor is solely responsible for keeping the job site secure at all times, even during working hours. The job site shall be secured in such a manner to prohibit patients, staff and unauthorized personnel from entering the work site.

7. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

8. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises mailto:VSCSecurity@va.gov

01 00 00-6 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: (Not Used)

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR 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”.

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 CDs and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the

VA.

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

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

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

2. “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 restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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

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

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by 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.

F. Utilities Services:

1. 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:

2. 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.

G. 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

01 00 00-9 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 insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR 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 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 insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Building 502F – DOM CLINIC.

Phase II: Building 501D – CLC ADMIN & CONNECTOR.

VERIFY PHASING WITH COR.

H. Building(s) No. (s) 501, 502 and Tranquility House (Dementia Building)will be occupied during performance of work but immediate areas of alterations at new connection points for utilities and circulation will be temporarily vacated. Protect and maintain required exits during construction process.

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs’ personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

I. Construction Fence:

1. Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area as approved by the COR.

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2. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks.

3. If the fence is terminated or interrupted by a structure, it shall be fastened or otherwise installed so that the fence is just as secure at termination points as the remainder of the fence and the padlocked gate(s).

4. 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.

5. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

J. When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for 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.

K. Utilities Services:

1. 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.

2. 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 COR and Chief of Facilities Management. 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

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

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

L. Abandoned Lines:

1. All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged.

2. 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.

M. 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

01 00 00-12 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.

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

N. 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.

O. No materials or supplies shall be delivered to any of the employee loading docks. If they get delivered to any of the docks, they can be sent away with no responsibility to the VA. These items shall only be delivered to the contractor's staging and lay-down area such as a job site trailer. The contractor must be available to accept delivery. VA staff absolutely will not sign for contractor's supplies and materials.

P. Contractor shall hold biweekly construction meetings on-site at a location to be determined by the COR. Contractor shall provide computer generated minutes of all meetings and shall distribute minutes to all participants within two (2) working days after said meeting. Electronic submission of minutes is required in addition to one hard copy to the COR.

Q. Daily logs shall be electronically submitted on a daily basis to the COR for all construction personnel, all materials brought on-site that day, work performed on that day, the weather for the day including temperature, precipitation (form and amounts) sunny, cloudy, windy or calm as well as any contacts made that day. Sample log may be provided, if requested, in electronic format to the contractor for his distribution and use.

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 all three, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian

01 00 00-13 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 COR to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor 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 surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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.

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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 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 COR.

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

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

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

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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

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.10 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

01 00 00-16 restoring work shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

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

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

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING

SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

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 Triad Engineering, Inc.__________________________________________________.

(FAR 52.236-4)

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 as an appendix to these specifications and upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV_____________________________________ and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

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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 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 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/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, are in accordance with lines and…