Modernize_Specialty_Clinics_Specifications.pdf

Project No.: VA244-13-D-0211

Specifications

For:

At:

Modernize Specialty Clinics Division 00 to 48 March 22, 2019, Revised April 12, 2019

Department of Veterans Affairs Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center Clarksburg, WV

Issue: Bid Documents

Property of Department of Veterans Affairs

Modernize Specialty Clinics VA244-13-D-0211

Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center

Clarksburg, WV HDG #16015

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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 13 Project Seals Page 00 01 15 List of Drawings

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15 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 Safety Requirements

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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

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE – NOT USED

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 08-16 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-16

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 Spray Polyurethane Thermal Insulation 02-16 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 02-16 07 52 16.13 Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified Bituminous Membrane

Roofing, Cold-Applied 02-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 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 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

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 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 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 68 00 Carpeting 10-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15 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 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 11-11 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 01-17

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DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-15

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-14

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 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 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 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-15 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

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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 74 13 Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

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 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-15

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 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

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DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

Reference Attachments Volume

Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Survey Skyline Air Handling Unit Technical Data

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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

GI001 TITLE SHEET

GI002 EQUIPMENT MOUNTING LEGEND

GI003 ACCESSIBILITY LEGEND

GI101 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI501 PROJECT-WIDE PARTITION TYPES AND STANDARD DETAILS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

GC100 BASEMENT FLOOR / PIPE BASEMENT ICRA PLAN

GC101 FIRST FLOOR ICRA PLAN

GC111 ICRA REQUIREMENTS

GC121 PHASING PLANS – EXISTING AND PHASE 1

GC122 PHASING PLANS – PHASES 2-3

GC123 PHASING PLANS – PHASES 4-5

GC124 PHASING PLANS – PHASE 6

HAZARDOUS

HA100 BASEMENT FLOOR HAZARDOUS ABATEMENT PLAN

HA101 FIRST FLOOR HAZARDOUS ABATEMENT PLAN

STRUCTURAL

SS100 FRAMING PLAN & SECTIONS

SS101 STRUCTURAL PLANS & SECTIONS

ARCHITECTURAL

AI001 NOTES AND LEGENDS

AI002 ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS

AD100 BASEMENT FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD101 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN – PHASE 1

AD102 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN – PHASE 2

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AD103 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN – PHASE 3

AD104 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN – PHASE 4

AD105 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN – PHASE 5

AD106 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN – PHASE 6

AE100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

AE101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN DIMENSION AND WALL TYPE PLAN

AE110 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE111 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE201 ELEVATIONS AND SECTIONS

AE300 PARTIAL WALL SECTIONS

AE401 ENLARGED VIEWS – PHASE 1

AE402 ENLARGED VIEWS – PHASES 2 & 3

AE403 ENLARGED VIEWS – PHASES 4 & 5

AE404 ENLARGED VIEWS – PHASE 6

AE411 3D VIEWS

AE511 INTERIOR DETAILS

AE512 INTERIOR DETAILS

AE513 INTERIOR DETAILS

AE514 CASEWORK DETAILS

AE515 CASEWORK DETAILS

AE601 DOOR / WINDOW SCHEDULES

INTERIORS

AF101 FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AF501 WALL PROTECTION / SIGNAGE TYPES

AF601 INTERIOR FINISH SCHEDULE

EQUIPMENT

QH101 FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

QH601 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

FIRE PROTECTION

FA001 FIRE ALARM LEGEND AND RISER

FA101 FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM

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FIRE SUPPRESSION

FX001 LEGENDS, ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES AND DETAILS

FX101 FIRST FLOOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN

FX501 FIRE SUPPRESSION DETAILS

PLUMBING

PL001 LEGENDS, ABBREVIATIONS, SCHEDULES AND GENERAL

NOTES

PD100 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION

PP100 BASEMENT FLOOR SUPPLY PLAN

PL101 FIRST FLOOR WASTE PLAN

PP101 FIRST FLOOR SUPPLY PLAN

PL101a FIRST FLOOR WASTE PLAN PHASE 1

PP101a FIRST FLOOR SUPPLY PLAN PHASE 1

PL101b FIRST FLOOR WASTE PLAN PHASE 2

PP101b FIRST FLOOR SUPPLY PLAN PHASE 2

PL101c FIRST FLOOR WASTE PLAN PHASE 3

PP101c FIRST FLOOR SUPPLY PLAN PHASE 3

PL101d FIRST FLOOR WASTE PLAN PHASE 4

PP101d FIRST FLOOR SUPPLY PLAN PHASE 4

PL101e FIRST FLOOR WASTE PLAN PHASE 5

PP101e FIRST FLOOR SUPPLY PLAN PHASE 5

PL101f FIRST FLOOR WASTE PLAN PHASE 6

PP101f FIRST FLOOR SUPPLY PLAN PHASE 6

PL501 PLUMBING DETAILS

PL601 SANITARY RISER DIAGRAM

PL602 SUPPLY RISER DIAGRAM

MECHANICAL

MH001 LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

MD101a FIRST FLOOR DUCTOWRK DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 1

MD101b FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 2

MD101c FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 3

MD101d FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 4

MD101e FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 5

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MD101f FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 6

MD102a FIRST FLOOR PIPEWORK DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 1

MD102b FIRST FLOOR PIPEWORK DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 2

MD102c FIRST FLOOR PIPEWORK DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 3

MD102d FIRST FLOOR PIPEWORK DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 4

MD102e FIRST FLOOR PIPEWORK DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 5

MD102f FIRST FLOOR PIPEWORK DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE 6

MH100 BASEMENT DUCTWORK NEW WORK

MH101a FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 1

MH101b FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 2

MH101c FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 3

MH101d FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 4

MH101e FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 5

MH101f FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 6

MP100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – PIPING

MP100a CHILLER PLANT PUMP REPLACEMENT

MP101a FIRST FLOOR PIPEWORK NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 1

MP101b FIRST FLOOR PIPEWORK NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 2

MP101c FIRST FLOOR PIPEWORK NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 3

MP101d FIRST FLOOR PIPEWORK NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 4

MP101e FIRST FLOOR PIPEWORK NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 5

MP101f FIRST FLOOR PIPEWORK NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 6

M301 SECTIONS

M401 ENLARGED PLAN

M501 DETAILS

M502 DETAILS

M503 DETAILS

M504 DETAILS

M601 SCHEDULES

M701 CONTROLS DIAGRAM

M702 CHILLED WATER RISER DIAGRAM

M703 CONTROLS POINTS LIST

ELECTRICAL

EG001 SYMBOL LEGEND AND LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE

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ED101 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

EL100 BASEMENT FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN

EL101 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN

EP100 BASEMENT FLOOR POWER PLAN

EP101 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN

EP102 EXISTING CHILLER POWER PLAN

EY100 BASEMENT FLOOR SYSTEMS PLAN

EY101 FIRST FLOOR SYSTEMS PLAN

EP501 DETAILS

EP502 DETAILS

EP503 DETAILS

EP601 POWER RISER DIAGRAMS

EP701 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 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 First Floor’s Modernize

Specialty Clinics renovations as required by drawings and specifications. Note that work occurs on multiple floors throughout the hospital.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Harrell Design Group, PC, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days 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.

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a

OSHA designated “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the

30-hour OSHA Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training, as determined by COR acting as the Construction Safety

Officer with input from the facility Construction Safety Committee.

2. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.

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H. VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during Construction, dated

9/22/2011 in its entirety is applicable and enforceable to project.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, one (1) electronic set of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at

Contractor's expense, from the electronic prints furnished by Issuing

Office.

1.4 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. 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 escort 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.

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. Security:

1. The General Contractor shall secure project site after construction hours.

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2. The General Contractor shall have active communication devices to report events as directed by VA police.

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 CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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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. The VA is currently constructing a parking deck, however, this parking deck project will likely not be completed during this project. Therefore, the VA will issue the GC three (3) separate permits to General Contractor and its employees for parking in its on site, designated areas only. The remainder of GC and lower tier parking needs will be provided by the VA in off-site parking areas.

For off-site parking, the VA will issue permits to GC, similar to the on-site parking permits.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this

Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

E84-2009 Surface Burning Characteristics of

Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2009 Standard for Fire Prevention During

Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2011 National Electrical Code

241-2009 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for

Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to the COR and Facility Safety Officer for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break

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Documentation shall be provided to the COR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3 m (10 feet).

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between the areas that are described in phasing requirements and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, 3/4 hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

2. Install one-hour fire-rated temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings enclosures.

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with the

COR and Facility Safety Officer.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to the COR and Facility Safety Officer.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA

241 and NFPA 10.

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J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

K. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with the COR and Facility Safety Officer. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COR.

L. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with the COR and Facility

Safety Officer.

M. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with the COR. Obtain permits from

Facility Safety Officer at least 48 hours in advance.

N. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to the COR and Facility Safety Officer.

O. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

P. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

Q. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

R. If required, submit documentation to the COR that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

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

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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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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 the COR where required by limited working space.

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

Materials cannot be stored in any areas other than within the immediate area of the GC-occupied Phase of Work.

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. Deliveries to project area to occur after

Clinic’s normal operating hours.

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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.

4. The Hospital’s Main north-south traverse Corridor 102.1 to remain open to public during construction with the exception of after-hours cross-corridor work depicted on Phasing Plans.

G. Phasing: 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, the COR and Contractor, as follows:

See Phasing Drawings.

H. Building No. 1 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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.

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

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 60 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

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Contractor's employee or watchman.

J. 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 the 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 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 the

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

INSTALLATIONS and 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COR, in writing, 48 hours 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 the 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, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

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K. Abandoned Lines: All existing service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be, or have been in prior projects, abandoned are required to be entirely removed, and correlating open penetrations shall be sealed, capped or plugged to the required rating. Abandoned service lines shall not merely be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, and/or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely removed from behind the finished surfaces.

L. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical

Center interior and exterior traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep corridors, 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.

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

M. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by the COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

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1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment

(ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group as specified here. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to the COR and

Facility ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND

SAMPLES.

1. All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center.

C. Medical center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A

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1. The COR and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

2. In case of any problem, the medical center, along with assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

D. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by the COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the COR. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the medical Center and Contractor’s workers, the

Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof one-hour fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COR and Medical Center.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High Efficiency

Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture

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Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently.

Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

f. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended.

g. There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

h. At completion, remove construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.

E. Final Cleanup:

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1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

2. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

3. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

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

1.10 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

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

1.11 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

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

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1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings 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.

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

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1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded.

The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor will not be allowed the use of existing elevators. Outside type hoist and scaffolding shall be used by Contractor for transporting materials and equipment into the First Floor jobsite from an existing window opening.

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1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen; such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by the Medical Center.

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

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B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the

Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia.

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the

Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

1. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system.

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

E. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection.