36C24618B0617-002.pdf

REVISED Final Construction Documents 07-17-2017

Specifications Vol. I

Expand / Renovate Emergency Department Project Number: 658-314

VA Medical Center 1970 Roanoke Boulevard

Salem, VA 24153 July 17, 2017

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

VOLUME I

DIVISION 00 – SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15 00 11 21 Request for Proposal to Design Build 11-15

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 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 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 41 00 Demolition 02-15

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 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 02-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 10-15 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14 05 75 00 Decorative formed Metal 04-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15

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06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16 06 26 14 Profile Paneling 07-14 06 61 16 Solid surface Fabrications 07-14 06 61 19 Quartz surfacing Fabrications 11-14 06 82 13 Sheet Resin Fabrications 01-15

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 02-16 07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 10-15 07 42 64 MCM Wall Panels 04-15 07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing 02-16 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-15 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 06 10 Opening List 07-17 08 06 71 Door Hardware Schedule 07-17 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 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 05-15 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16 08 42 33 Revolving Door Entrances 05-15 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 02-16 08 56 88 Interior Insulating Windows 11-15 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 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 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

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09 65 36 Static control Resilient Flooring 01-15 09 67 23.60 Resinous (Urethane and Epoxy Mortar) Flooring (RES-6A) 07-14 09 84 33 Sound-Absorbing Wall Units 10-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 20 Custom Printed Glass Markerboards 07-14 10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 10-15 10 25 14 Arm System for Medical Services 01-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 26 41 Bullet-resistant Panels 02-15 10 28 00 Toilet Bath and Laundry Accessories 11-11 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14 10 51 00 Lockers 10-14

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

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

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 09-15 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-15 12 48 13 Entrance Floor Mats and Frames 01-15

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-14

VOLUME II

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 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 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 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

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22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 12-16 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15 22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare

Facilities 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 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-15 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 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 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 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 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17 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 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17 26 42 00 Cathodic Protection 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 05-14

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DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 06-13 27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 06-15 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-15 27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15 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

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 26 00 Panic Alarm System 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork 31 34 30 Aggregate Pier Soil Reinforcement

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 05-13 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 10-09 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 04-10 32 90 00 Planting 10-11

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 10-11

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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

GI001 COVER SHEET, PROJECTION LOCATION, DRAWING INDEX

GI003 ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS

GI004 U.L. DETAILS

GI005 U.L. DETAILS

GI101 LIFE SAFETY PLAN – PARTIAL BASEMENT

GI102 PHASE ONE: NEW ADDITION OF MAIN ED

GI103 PHASE TWO: ELECTRICAL AND IT

GI104 PHASE THREE: SHEER WALL PENETRATIONS

GI105 PHASE FOUR: OPEN MAIN ED; CONSTRUCT SWING SPACE, DEMOLISH

EXISTING ED

GI106 DEDUCT BID ITEMS FLOOR PLAN AND NOTES

CIVIL

CD101 CIVIL DEMOLITION PLAN

CG101 GRADING PLAN

CS101 SITE LAYOUT

CS102 EROSION CONTROL NOTES

CS501 SITE DETAILS

CS502 SITE DETIALS

CS503 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

CU101 SITE UTILITES PLAN

LP101 LANDSCAPING PLANTING PLAN

STRUCTURAL

S001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

S002 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

S003 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

S004 STRUCTURAL TYPICAL DETAILS AND SECTIONS

S005 STRUCTURAL TYPICAL DETAILS AND SECTIONS

S101 BASEMENT PLAN

S102 CURRENT ROOF / FUTURE FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S201 SHEARWALL ELEVATION AND SHEARWALL SCHEDULE

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S301 FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S401 FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S402 FRAMING SECTIONS, DETAILS AND PLAN VIEWS

ARCHITECTURAL

AD101 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – DEMOLITION

AE001 ARCHITECTURAL GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND LEGENDS

AE101 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – OVERALL

AE102 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – REFERENCE

AE103 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – DIMENSION

AE104 BASEMENT REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE105 ROOF PLAN

AE106 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – EQUIPMENT

AE201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE301 WALL SECTIONS

AE401 ENLARGED PATIENT ROOMS AND TEAM STATION PLAN AND ELEVATION

AE402 ENLARGED WAITING AND STAFF AREAS PLAN AND ELEVATIONS

AE403 ENLARGED TEAM STATIONS PLAN AND ELEVATIONS

AE404 ENLARGED SUPPORT AND STAFF AREAS PLAN AND ELEVATIONS

AE405 MILLWORK DETAILS

AE406 MILLWORK DETAILS

AE407 ENLARGED TOILET PLANS AND DETAILS

AE501 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS

AE502 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS

AE504 EXTERIOR WALL DETAILS

AE505 EXTERIOR WALL DETAILS

AE601 SCHEDULE: WALL TYPES

AE602 SCHEDULES: DOOR AND WINDOW

AE604 INTERIOR SIGNAGE

AE605 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

AE801 VENDOR DOCUMENTS: PATIENT LIFTS FOR REFERENCE ONLY

INTERIORS

IN101 BASEMENT INTERIOR FLOOR FINISH PLAN

IN102 BASEMENT WALL PROTECTION AND WALL FINISHES

IN501 INTERIOR LEGENDS AND DETAILS

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FIRE PROTECTION

FA101 FIRE ALARM PLAN – NORTH

FA102 FIRE ALARM PLAN – SOUTH

FP101 FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN – NORTH

FP102 FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN – SOUTH

PLUMBING

PD101 PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR DEMOLITION / PHASING PLAN: WASTE AND

VENT

PD102 PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR DEMOLITION / PHASING PLAN: WATER

PD103 PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR DEMOLITION / PHASING PLAN: MEDICAL GAS

PL101 PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN: STORM DRAIN, WASTE AND VENT

PL102 PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR NEW WORK / PHASING PLAN: WASTE AND

VENT

PP101 PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN: WATER

PP102 PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN: WATER

PP102-1 PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR PHASING PLAN: WATER

PP103 PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN: MEDICAL GAS

PP104 PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN: MEDICAL GAS

PP104-1 PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR PHASING PLAN: MEDICAL GAS

PP201 PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL ROOF PLAN

PP301 PLUMBING RISERS

PP501 PLUMBING DETAILS

PP502 PLUMBING DETAILS

PP601 PLUMBING LEGENDS AND NOTES

PP602 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND LEGEND

MD101 MECHANICAL BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN (AREA 2) – DEMOLITION DUCTWORK

MD101_2,3,4 MECHANICAL BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN (AREA 2) – DEMOLITION DUCTWORK

(PHASES 2,3&4)

MD102 MECHANICAL BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN (AREA 2) – DEMOLITION PIPING

MD102_2,3,4 MECHANICAL BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN (AREA 2) – DEMOLITION PIPING

(PHASES 2,3,&4)

MH101 MECHANICAL BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – NEW DUCTWORK

MH101_1 MECHANICAL BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN (AREA 1) NEW DUCTWORK (PHASE 1)

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MH101_2,3,4 MECHANICAL BASEMENT FLOOR (AREA 2) NEW DUCTWORK (PHASES

2,3,&4)

MP101 BASEMENT FLOOR MECHANICAL PLAN NEW PIPING

MP101_1 MECHANICAL BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN (AREA 1) PIPING – PHASE 1

MP101_2,3,4 MECHANICAL BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN NEW PIPING (PHASES 2,3,&4)

MP102 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN (AREAS 2 & 3) – NEW PIPING

M301 MECHANICAL ROOF PLAN

M401 ENLARGED EXISTING MECHANICAL ROOM (G055) NEW WORK

M501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M504 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M505 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M506 MECHANICAL AHU DETAILS

M601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M603 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MI701 MECHANICAL INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS

MI702 MECHANICAL INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS

MI703 MECHANICAL INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS

ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOL LEGEND

ED100 ELECTRICAL SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

ED101 BASEMENT PARTIAL DEMOLITION PLAN

ES101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

EL101 BASEMENT PARTIAL LIGHTING PLAN

EP101 BASEMENT PARTIAL POWER PLAN

EP102 BASEMENT FEEDER AND SERVICE ENTRANCE ROOM PLAN

EP103 ROOF POWER PLAN

EY101 BASEMENT PARTIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

E401 ENLARGED ROOM PLANS

E501 POWER RISER

EL601 LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE AND NOTES

EP601 PANEL SCHEDULES

EP602 PANEL SCHEDULES

EL701 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EP701 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

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EY701 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

T001 TELECOMMUNICATIONS – GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND,

ABBREVIATIONS

TD101 TELECOMMUNICATIONS – BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – DEMOLITION

TN101 TELECOMMUNICATIONS – BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – NEW WORK

TN102 TELECOMMUNICATIONS – BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – NEW WORK

TN103 TELECOMMUNICATIONS – FIRST FLOOR PLAN – NEW WORK

TN104 TELECOMMUNICATIONS – BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – NEW WORK

T501 TELECOMMUNICATIONS – RISER DIAGRAMS

T601 TELECOMMUNICATIONS – DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work as required by the drawings and specifications for:

Expand/Renovate Emergency Department, Project #658-314, Salem VA

Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153

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

Salem VA Medical Center Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C. Offices of Atriax, PLLC, 102 3rd Ave N.E., Hickory, North Carolina, 28601, 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 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.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM I (BASE BID): All work shown or specified within the drawings and specifications. The project expands and renovates Emergency

Department on the campus of the Salem VA Medical Center. General

Construction work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction, and certain other items as graphically illustrated on the contract drawings, narratively described in the contract specifications, and officially amended/modified by the VA Medical

Center.

Electrical Work: Expand/Renovate Emergency Department

Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project as graphically illustrated on the contract drawings, narratively described in the contract specifications, and officially amended/modified by the

VA Medical Center.

Mechanical Work: Expand/Renovate Emergency Department

Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work as graphically illustrated on the contract drawings, narratively described in the contract specifications, and officially amended/modified by the VA Medical

Center .

If selected, the construction time allocated for completion of the work associated with Base Bid, as described above is 540 calendar days from notice to proceed by the VA. Award is subject to the availability of funds.

BID ITEM I (Base Bid) $________________________________________________

BID ITEM 2

DEDUCT: Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID ITEM #1

(BASE BID) and delete all costs for equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and quality control associated with the installation of one (1) PATIENT BED SERVICE WALL in each Patient Exam Room. The

PATIENT BED SERVICE WALL to be omitted under DEDUCT ITEM #1 is as specified in SECTION 10 25 13, graphically depicted on detail sheet AE

401 ENLARGED PATIENT ROOMS AND TEAM STATION PLAN AND ELEVATIONS,

DETAIL 7A, and is located on the right side of the patient bed if facing the PATIENT BED SERVICE WALL. If DEDUCT ITEM #1 is selected, one (1) PATIENT BED SERVICE WALL will remain in each Patient Exam

Room, located on the left side of the patient bed if facing the

PATIENT BED SERVICE WALLS.

If selected, the construction time allocated for completion of the work associated with DEDUCT BID ITEM #2, as described above is 540 calendar days from notice to proceed by the VA. Award is subject to the availability of funds.

DEDUCT BID ITEM 2 $________________________________________________

BID ITEM 3

DEDUCT: The Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID ITEM #1

(BASE BID) less the cost for DEDUCT BID ITEM #2 and delete all costs for equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and quality control for

01 00 00 -3 all work associated with the landscaping depicted on sheet LP101, LANDSCAPE PLANTING PLAN.

If selected, the construction time allocated for completion of the work associated with DEDUCT BID ITEM #3 is 540 calendar days from notice to proceed by the VA. Award is subject to the availability of funds.

DEDUCT BID ITEM 3 $________________________________________________

BID ITEM 4

DEDUCT: The Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID ITEM #1

(BASE BID) less the cost for DEDUCT BID ITEM #2, less the cost for

DEDUCT BID ITEM #3, and delete all costs for equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and quality control for all work associated with the construction of:

Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Isolation Ante Room (G061A), Isolation

Toilet/Shower (G061B)

Delete interior walls between Isolation Exam 17 (G061) and

Isolation Ante Room (G061A) and between Isolation Exam 17

9(G061) and Isolation Toilet/Shower (G061B).

Delete door, frame, and hardware for doors G061, G061A, and

G061B.

Delete all interior finishes (walls, floors, ceiling) and casework.

Delete new Fire Alarm devices and wiring as shown on sheet

FA101 – FIRE ALARM PLAN NORTH for Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Isolation Ante Room (G061A) and Isolation Tlt/Shower

(G061B) – any existing fire alarm devices are to remain as-is.

Delete new Fire Sprinkler heads, new branch piping, and new heads as shown on sheet FP101 – FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN NORTH for Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Isolation Ante Room (G061A) and Isolation Tlt/Shower (G061B) – existing fire sprinkler head layout is to remain as-is.

Delete structural support for Patient Lift.

Delete plumbing fixtures and associated faucets as shown on sheet PL102 – PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR NEW WORK/PHASING

PLAN: WASTE & VENT for Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Isolation

Ante Room (G061A) and Isolation Tlt/Shower (G061B) as follows:

(1) P-104, (1) P-418, (1) P-701, (2) P-530

Delete all branch domestic water supply piping, valves, and fittings as shown on sheet PL102 – PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR:

WATER for Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Isolation Ante Room

(G061A) and Isolation Tlt/Shower (G061B).

Delete all supply piping, valves, and fittings for Medical

Gas (O2, MA, MV) lines as shown on sheet PP104 – PLUMBING

BASEMENT FLOOR: MEDICAL GAS for Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Delete Medical Gas device MGH-1. Cap all Medical Gas lines

(O2, MA, MV) above the ceiling in the Life Support Equip

(G060A) room adjacent to the separation wall.

Delete all supply and return ductwork, diffusers, and fittings as shown on sheet MD101 – MECHANICAL BASEMENT

FLOOR PLAN (AREA 2) - DEMOLITION DUCTWORK, and all new

01 00 00 -4 ductwork/diffusers as shown on sheet MH101 – MECHANICAL

BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – NEW DUCTWORK for Isolation Exam 17

(G061), Isolation Ante Room (G061A) and Isolation

Tlt/Shower (G061B). Cap supply and return ductwork at the space demising wall and add a diffuser/grille at each duct location.

Delete light fixtures and associated switches and branch circuit wiring as shown on sheet EL101 – BASEMENT PARTIAL

LIGHTING PLAN for Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Isolation Ante

Room (G061A) and Isolation Tlt/Shower (G061B) as follows:

(1) B8, (3B9), (2) L6

Delete all electrical devices and associated branch circuit wiring as shown on sheet E401 – ENLARGED ROOM PLAN, detail

7 – ENLARGED ANTE ROOM PLAN

Delete all telecommunications devices and associated wiring as shown on sheet TN101 – TELECOMMUNICATIONS BASEMENT FLOOR

PLAN – NEW WORK for Isolation Exam 17 (G061), Isolation

Ante Room (G061A) and Isolation Tlt/Shower (G061B)

General Notes and items to remain in Contractor’s Bid Item 1 (Base Bid) for DEDUCT BID ITEM 4:

1. All interior wall demolition shown on sheet AD101 – Basement Floor

Plan: Demolition shown in the area of DEDUCT BID ITEMS 4 & 5 is to remain in the Contractor’s BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID).

2. Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life Support Equip. (G060A) are to remain in the Contractor’s BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID).

3. Drywall shown to be applied to the inside surface (plan North wall) of

Isolation Exam 17 (G061) and Isolation Tlt/Shower (G061B, and to the inside surface (plan South) existing shear wall of Isolation Ante Room

(G061A) to be tape and spackle only and to remain in the Contractor’s

BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID).

4. Cutting the door opening width in the existing exterior shear wall for door G061A as detailed on sheet S202, SHEARWALL ELEVATION & SHEARWALL

SCHEDULE is to remain in the contract pricing. The door opening is to be framed in with steel studs and drywall. Interior finish to be tape and spackle only – opposite side wall to match new finishes for

Corridor CG28.

5. Connection of new 2” overhead vent piping to existing 2” overhead vent piping as shown on sheet PL102 – PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR NEW

WORK/PHASING PLAN: WASTE & VENT to remain in the Contractor’s BID ITEM

1 (BASE BID).

6. New domestic water supply and return loop as shown on sheet PL!02 –

PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR: WATER is to remain in the Contractor’s BID

ITEM 1 (BASE BID). Install branch line fittings for all plumbing fixtures, cap all branch lines within 2” of the main supply loop piping per VA Guidelines for the prevention of legionella.

7. Contractor to provide sufficient emergency lighting for the area only.

If selected, the construction time allocated for completion of the work associated with DEDUCT BID ITEM #4 is 520 calendar days from notice to proceed by the VA. Award is subject to the availability of funds.

DEDUCT BID ITEM 4 $________________________________________________

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BID ITEM 5

DEDUCT: The Contractor shall perform all work as described in BID ITEM #1

(BASE BID) less the cost for DEDUCT BID ITEM #2, less the cost for

DEDUCT BID ITEM #3, less the cost of DEDUCT BID ITEM #4, and delete all costs for equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and quality control for all work associated with the construction of:

Life Support Exam 17 (G060), Life Support Equip (G060A)

Delete interior walls between Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life Support Equip (G060A).

Delete door, frame, and hardware for doors G060A and G060.

Delete all interior finishes (walls, floors, ceiling) and casework.

Delete new Fire Alarm devices and wiring as shown on sheet

FA101 – FIRE ALARM PLAN NORTH for Life Support Exam 16

(G060) and Life Support Equip (G060A) – any existing fire alarm devices are to remain as-is.

Delete new Fire Sprinkler heads, new branch piping, and new heads as shown on sheet FP101 – FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN NORTH for Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life Support Equip

(G060A)– existing fire sprinkler head layout is to remain as-is.

Delete structural support for Patient Lift.

Delete plumbing fixtures and associated faucets as shown on sheet PL102 – PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR NEW WORK/PHASING

PLAN: WASTE & VENT for Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life

Support Equip (G060A)as follows:

(1) P-809, (1) P-519

Delete all branch domestic water supply piping, valves, and fittings as shown on sheet PP102 – PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR:

WATER for Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life Support

Equip (G060A).

Delete all supply piping, valves, and fittings for Medical

Gas (O2, MA, MV) lines as shown on sheet PP104 – PLUMBING

BASEMENT FLOOR: MEDICAL GAS for Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life Support Equip (G060A). Cap all Medical Gas lines

(O2, MA, MV) above the ceiling in Corridor GC21 separation wall.

Delete all supply and return ductwork, diffusers, and fittings as shown on sheet MD101 – MECHANICAL BASEMENT

FLOOR PLAN (AREA 2) - DEMOLITION DUCTWORK, and all new ductwork/diffusers as shown on sheet MH101 – MECHANICAL

BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – NEW DUCTWORK for Life Support Exam 16

(G060) and Life Support Equip (G060A). Cap supply and return ductwork at the space demising wall and add a diffuser/grille at each duct location.

Delete light fixtures and associated switches and branch circuit wiring as shown on sheet EL101 – BASEMENT PARTIAL

LIGHTING PLAN for Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life

Support Equip (G060A) as follows:

(2) B8, (2B9), (4) L6, (2) U2

Delete all electrical devices and associated branch circuit wiring as shown on sheet E401 – detail6 – LIFE SUPPORT EXAM

AND EQUIPMRNT ROOM ENLARGED PLAN.

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Delete all telecommunications devices and associated wiring as shown on sheet TN101 – TELECOMMUNICATIONS BASEMENT FLOOR

PLAN – NEW WORK for Life Support Exam 16 (G060) and Life

Support Equip (G060A)

General Notes and items to remain in Contractor’s Bid Item 1 (Base Bid) for DEDUCT BID ITEM 5:

1. All interior wall, floor finish, and ceiling demolition shown on sheet

AD101 – Basement Floor Plan: Demolition shown in the area of DEDUCT BID

ITEMS 4 & 5 is to remain in the Contractor’s BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID).

2. Drywall shown to be applied to the inside surface (plan North, East and

South walls) of Life Support Exam 16 (G060) to be tape and spackle only and to remain in the Contractor’s BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID).

4. Door, frame, and hardware for Door G060 to remain in the Contractor’s

BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID).

5. Connection of new 2” overhead vent piping to existing 2” overhead vent piping as shown on sheet PL102 – PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR NEW

WORK/PHASING PLAN: WASTE & VENT to remain in the Contractor’s BID ITEM

1 (BASE BID).

6. New domestic water supply and return loop as shown on sheet PL102 –

PLUMBING BASEMENT FLOOR: WATER is to remain in the Contractor’s BID

ITEM 1 (BASE BID). Install branch line fittings for all plumbing fixtures, cap all branch lines within 2” of the main supply loop piping per VA Guidelines for the prevention of legionella.

7. Contractor to provide sufficient emergency lighting for the area only.

If selected, the construction time allocated for completion of the work associated with DEDUCT BID ITEM #5 is 500 calendar days from notice to proceed by the VA. Award is subject to the availability of funds.

DEDUCT BID ITEM 5 $________________________________________________

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. If needed additional hard copy sets of specifications and drawings may be made by the Contractor at

Contractor’s expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

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B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security //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. Guards: NOT REQUIRED

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.

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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

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

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) 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

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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.

(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 Salem VA Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Salem VA 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

01 00 00 -10 limited working space. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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

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

G. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate 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 dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Salem VA Medical Center Director, COR, and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: TBD by the Contractor utilizing suggested phasing information contained in the contract documents and with the approval of the COR.

Phase II: TBD by the Contractor utilizing suggested phasing information contained in the contract documents and with the approval of the COR.

H. Building No.2A, Emergency Department will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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1. Certain areas of Building 2A, Emergency Department will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods as listed below:

AREA PERIOD

TBD TBD

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 the Department of

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by Resident

Engineer COR.

J. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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

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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: Maintain existing utility services for the Salem VA

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

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than

Contractor's normal working hours.

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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.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned are required to be entirely removed.

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 materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

N. 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.

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 Building 2A, Emergency Department in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of Building 2A, Emergency Department.

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, 01 00 00 -14 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 the Contractor and the COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of the

COR and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR

852.236-88).

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags 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 the COR.

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs

01 00 00 -16 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.

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

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.//

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors,…