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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-15

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14

01 42 19 Reference Standards 07-15

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-15

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

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (Not Used)

04 20 00 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing

05 31 00 Steel Decking

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 02-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

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 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 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

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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 10-14

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14

09 30 13 Ceramic / Porcelain Tiling 10-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-15

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 91 00 Painting 01-16

09 96 00 High Performance Coatings

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

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 (Owner Furnished)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

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13 49 00 Radiation Protection 02-16

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevators 05-11

VOLUME 2

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-15

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 13 00 Plumbing Insulation

22 14 29 Sump Pumps

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

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

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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 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 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 04-11

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 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 07-13

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-15

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14

26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 07-15

26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches

26 41 13 Lightning Protection for Structures

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

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 Wires 06-15

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 01-16

27 31 00 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment 06-15

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-15

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 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 13 53 Security Access Detection 09-11

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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)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (Not Used)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (Not Used)

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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

G000 COVER SHEET & SHEET INDEX

G002 APPENDIX B & UL LISTINGS

G003 UL LISTINGS

G004 PARTITION TYPES

G005 DEDUCT ALTERNATE

GL101 OVERALL FOURTH FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GL102 OVERALL FIFTH FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

PH101 PHASING

Architecture

AD101A THIRD FLOOR - DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

AD102A FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

AD103A FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

AD104A ROOF - DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

A101A THIRD FLOOR PLAN - AREA A

A102A FOURTH FLOOR PLAN - AREA A

A103A FIFTH FLOOR PLAN - AREA A

A104A ROOF PLAN - AREA A

A111A THIRD FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN - AREA A

A112A FOURTH FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN - AREA A

A113A FIFTH FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN - AREA A

A121A THIRD FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - AREA A

A122A FOURTH FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - AREA A

A123A FIFTH FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - AREA A

A311 ELEVATOR ENLARGED PLANS AND SECTIONS

A401 FOURTH FLOOR ENLARGED PLANS

A402 FIFTH FLOOR ENLARGED PLANS

A403 ENLARGED TOILET PLANS AND ACCESSORIES

A404 ENLARGED SECTIONS - HYBRID OR 2 AND 4TH FLOOR OR

A405 FOURTH FLOOR ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLANS

A406 FIFTH FLOOR ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLANS

A430 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A501 EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR DETAILS

A601 DOOR SCHEDULE & WINDOW SCHEDULE

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Interiors

IF001 INTERIOR FINISH SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

IF101A THIRD FLOOR INTERIOR FINISH PLAN - AREA A

IF102A FOURTH FLOOR INTERIOR FINISH PLAN - AREA A

IF103A FIFTH FLOOR INTERIOR FINISH PLANS - AREA A

IF401 ENLARGED FINISH PLANS

IF402 ENLARGED FINISH PLANS

Structural

S101 HYBRID OR #2 FRAMING PLAN

S102 SEMI HYBRID OR #1 FRAMING PLAN

S203 THIRD FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S204 FOURTH FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S205 FIFTH FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S205D FIFTH FLOOR FRAMING DEMO PLAN

S206 MACHINE ROOM FRAMING AND DOG HOUSE PLAN

S300 GENERAL NOTES

S301 GENERAL NOTES (CONTINUED)

S401 HYBRID OR #2 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S403 AHU SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S404 ELEVATOR SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S900 SPECIAL INSPECTION NOTES

Mechanical

M001 MECHANICAL - NOTES, LEGEND AND DRAWING INDEX

M002 MECHANICAL - DETAILS

M002A MECHANICAL - DETAILS

M003 MECHANICAL - SEISMIC DETAILS

M004 MECHANICAL - SCHEDULES

M004A MECHANICAL - SCHEDULES

M005 MECHANICAL - AHU

M0006 MECHANICAL - SECTIONS

MD300C MECHANICAL - THIRD FLOOR - DEMOLITION - DUCTWORK - AREA C

MD301C MECHANICAL - THIRD FLOOR - DEMOLITION - PIPING - AREA C

MD400A MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - DUCTWORK - AREA A

MD400B MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - DUCTWORK - AREA B

MD400C MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - DUCTWORK - AREA C

MD401A MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - PIPING - AREA A

MD401B MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - PIPING - AREA B

MD401C MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - PIPING - AREA C

MD402A

MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - CHILLED WATER -

AREA A

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MD402B

MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - CHILLED WATER -

AREA B

MD402C

MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - CHILLED WATER -

AREA C

MD403C MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - PIPING - SUPPLEMENTAL - AREA C

MD500A MECHANICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - DUCTWORK - AREA A

MD500B MECHANICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - DUCTWORK - AREA B

MD500C MECHANICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - DUCTWORK - AREA C

MD501A MECHANICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - PIPING - AREA A

MD501B MECHANICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - PIPING - AREA B

MD600 MECHANICAL - ROOF - DEMOLITION

MD601 MECHANICAL - ROOF - DEMOLITION - CHILLED WATER

M300C MECHANICAL - THIRD FLOOR - NEW WORK - DUCTWORK - AREA C

M301C MECHANICAL - THIRD FLOOR - NEW WORK - PIPING - AREA C

M400A MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - DUCTWORK - AREA A

M400B MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - DUCTWORK - AREA B

M400C MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - DUCTWORK - AREA C

M401A MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - PIPING - AREA A

M401B MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - PIPING - AREA B

M401C MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - PIPING - AREA C

M402B

MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - CHILLED WATER -

AREA B

M402C

MECHANICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - CHILLED WATER -

AREA C

M500A MECHANICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - DUCTWORK - AREA A

M500B MECHANICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - DUCTWORK - AREA B

M500C MECHANICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - DUCTWORK - AREA C

M501A MECHANICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - PIPING - AREA A

M501B MECHANICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - PIPING - AREA B

M501C MECHANICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - PIPING - AREA C

M502A

MECHANICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - CHILLED WATER - AREA

A

M502B

MECHANICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - CHILLED WATER - AREA

B

M600 MECHANICAL - ROOF - NEW WORK

Plumbing

P001 SCHEDULES, NOTES, AND LEGENDS

P002 PLUMBING DETAILS

P100C PLUMBING - GROUND FLOOR - NEW WORK - GRAVITY - AREA C

P400B PLUMBING - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - GRAVITY - AREA B

P400C PLUMBING - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - GRAVITY - AREA C

P401B PLUMBING - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - DOMESTIC - AREA B

P401C PLUMBING - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - DOMESTIC - AREA C

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P402A PLUMBING – FOURTH FLOOR – NEW WORK – MEDICAL GAS – AREA A

P402B PLUMBING – FOURTH FLOOR – NEW WORK – MEDICAL GAS – AREA B

P402C PLUMBING - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - MEDICAL GAS - AREA C

P500A PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - GRAVITY - AREA A

P500B PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - GRAVITY - AREA B

P500C PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - GRAVITY - AREA C

P501A PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - DOMESTIC - AREA A

P501B PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - DOMESTIC - AREA B

P501C PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - DOMESTIC - AREA C

P502A PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - MEDICAL GAS - AREA A

P502B PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - MEDICAL GAS - AREA B

P502C PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - MEDICAL GAS - AREA C

PD400B PLUMBING - FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - GRAVITY - AREA B

PD400C PLUMBING - FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - GRAVITY - AREA C

PD401B PLUMBING - FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - DOMESTIC - AREA B

PD401C PLUMBING - FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - DOMESTIC - AREA C

PD402A PLUMBING – FOURTH FLOOR – DEMOLITION – MEDICAL GAS –AREA A

PD402B PLUMBING – FOURTH FLOOR – DEMOLITION – MEDICAL GAS –AREA B

PD402C PLUMBING - FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - MEDICAL GAS -AREA C

PD500A PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - GRAVITY - AREA A

PD500B PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - GRAVITY - AREA B

PD500C PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - GRAVITY - AREA C

PD501A PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - DOMESTIC - AREA A

PD501B PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - DOMESTIC - AREA B

PD501C PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - DOMESTIC - AREA C

PD502A PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - MEDICAL GAS - AREA A

PD502B PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - MEDICAL GAS - AREA B

PD502C PLUMBING - FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION - MEDICAL GAS - AREA C

Fire Protection

FP001 FIRE PROTECTION - LEGEND, NOTES, DETAILS & DRAWING INDEX

FP300 FIRE PROTECTION - THIRD FLOOR - DEMOLITION & NEW WORK

FP400 FIRE PROTECTION - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK

FP500 FIRE PROTECTION - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK

FPD400 FIRE PROTECTION - FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION

FPD500 FIRE PROTECTION - FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION

Electrical

E001 ELECTRICAL - SYMBOLS SCHEDULE, NOTES AND DRAWING INDEX

E002

ELECTRICAL – DETAILS AND

NOTES

E003 ELECTRICAL - LUMINAIRE SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

E004 ELECTRICAL - LIGHTNING PROTECTION DETAILS

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E005 ELECTRICAL – VENDOR DETAILS

E006 ELECTRICAL - DETAILS

E007 ELECTRICAL - POWER RISER DIAGRAM

E008 ELECTRICAL – VENDOR DRAWINGS

E009 ELECTRICAL – VENDOR DRAWINGS

E010 ELECTRICAL - PANEL SCHEDULES

E011 ELECTRICAL - PANEL SCHEDULES

E012 ELECTRICAL – VENDOR DRAWINGS

E013 ELECTRICAL – VENDOR DRAWINGS

E014 ELECTRICAL – VENDOR DRAWINGS

E020 ELECTRICAL – SITE PLAN

ED300 ELECTRICAL - THIRD FLOOR - DEMOLITION PLAN

ED400 ELECTRICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION PLAN

ED500 ELECTRICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - DEMOLITION PLAN

ED600 ELECTRICAL - ROOF - DEMOLITION PLAN

E100 ELECTRICAL - GROUND FLOOR - NEW WORK - POWER

E300C ELECTRICAL - THIRD FLOOR - NEW WORK - LIGHTING - AREA C

E301C

ELECTRICAL - THIRD FLOOR - NEW WORK - POWER AND SPECIAL

SYSTEMS - AREA C

E400A ELECTRICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - LIGHTING - AREA A

E400B ELECTRICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - LIGHTING - AREA B

E400C ELECTRICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - LIGHTING - AREA C

E401A

ELECTRICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - POWER AND SPECIAL

SYSTEMS - AREA A

E401B

ELECTRICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - POWER AND SPECIAL

SYSTEMS - AREA B

E401C

ELECTRICAL - FOURTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - POWER AND SPECIAL

SYSTEMS - AREA C

E500A ELECTRICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - LIGHTING - AREA A

E500B ELECTRICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - LIGHTING - AREA B

E500C ELECTRICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - LIGHTING - AREA C

E501A

ELECTRICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - POWER AND SPECIAL

SYSTEMS - AREA A

E501B

ELECTRICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - POWER AND SPECIAL

SYSTEMS - AREA B

E501C

ELECTRICAL - FIFTH FLOOR - NEW WORK - POWER AND SPECIAL

SYSTEMS - AREA C

E600 ELECTRICAL - ROOF PLAN - NEW WORK - POWER

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 COORDINATION AND AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.17 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.18 TESTS

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

1.20 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.21 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT

1.22 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.23 INSTALLATION OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT……………………………………………………………………………29

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

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

Operating Rooms on 4th and 5th Floors of Building 2 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of RPA Design, PC and Charlotte Engineers, LLP, 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 Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative 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 Contracting Officer

Representative.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: Delete all work associated with the renovation of the old O.R. area, southeast wing of Level 4 as shown on Drawing

G-005.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at

Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officer’s representative 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.

D. Document Control:

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

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

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

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

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

Officer upon request.

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

Contracting Officer.

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

VA.

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

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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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.

3. Parking is prohibited on turf in or around work site unless authorized by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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 VA COR. 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. Contractor staging area is restricted to area outlined in red on cover sheet. No other area(s) are available for office trailer location, staging, removal of demo materials and storage of new construction materials. Contractor shall obtain approval of VA

COR for location of trash chute and construction elevator located within this area.

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

01 00 00 -6 temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

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

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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

Contracting Officer’s Representative where required by limited working space.

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

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

Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to

Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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4. Operating rooms will be used during demo and construction. VA

OR work hours are 7:30 am to 5:00 pm M-F. Quiet hours follow.

Contractor to schedule work accordingly. Weekend and holiday work is assumed. Weekend and Holiday worked to be scheduled and approved with VA COR. Noise and vibration will be closely monitored and tested.

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 scope and sequencing of the work is outlined on

Drawing PH101.

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

Contracting Officer’s Representative 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

Contracting Officer’s Representative 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative and Contractor as illustrated on the contract documents.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I. 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 Contracting Officer’s

Representative.

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

Contracting Officer’s Representative. 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

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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 Contracting Officer’s Representative, in writing, 7 days n 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 Contracting

Officer’s Representative.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Contracting Officer’s

Representative. 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.

J. 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 but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished

01 00 00 -10 areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

K. 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.

L. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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 Contracting Officer’s Representative of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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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 Contracting Officer’s 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 Contracting Officer’s

Representative together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is

01 00 00 -12 performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are // identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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

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

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. 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.

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B. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Requirements. 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;

- 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be

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Officer’s Representative 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 not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 COORDINATION AND AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. Contractor-prepared coordination drawings submitted by Contractor to Owner to demonstrate:

1. The coordination of methods, materials, equipment, systems, plans, or sequence the Contractor proposes to use when limited space is available for installation of different components.

2. The coordination required for installation of Products and materials Fabricated by separate entities.

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3. The relationship of components shown on separate Shop Drawings or Submittals, when coordination among these components is required.

4. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to assign space priorities and lay out and route m/e/p systems so they will fit efficiently in the allotted spaces and allow for convenient and code-conforming access to all valves, sprinkler lines, mechanical equipment, dampers and other devices.

B. 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.

1. 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 Contracting Officer’s

Representative review, as often as requested.

2. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the

Contracting Officer’s Representative within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Medical Center property and, when authorized by the Contracting

Officer’s Representative, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

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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.

1.13 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 written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by

Contracting Officer’s Representative in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the

Contracting Officer’s Representative 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.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. 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

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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. Boilers, pumps, feed water heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

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.

D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

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1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor shall provide a dedicated Construction elevator for the transport of materials and personnel on the exterior of the building at a location to be determined and approved by COR, for the duration of the work.

B. Use of existing service elevator for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted on a limited basis during erection of the new construction elevator, subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the Contracting

Officer’s Representative for use of elevators. The Contracting

Officer’s Representative will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation.

However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractor’s expense.

4. If brake lining of elevators are excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining at the contractor’s expense.

5. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed

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6. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by Contracting Officer.

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by Contracting

Officer’s Representative, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean. USE OF HOSPITAL TOILETS IS PROHIBITED. Contractor shall provide water and sanitary tank for toilets available to office personnel.

1.16 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.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as 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 and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

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C. At contractor’s expense, Contractor shall install power drop pole and meter for Office trailer, construction elevator and lighting of Staging Area. Lighting towers with self-generators are not permitted for use.

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.

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

1. 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 fire hydrant distribution system. Provide water meter and reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at Contracting Officer’s

Representative’s discretion) of use of water from Medical

Center's system.

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G. Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil required for boiler cleaning, normal initial boiler-burner setup and adjusting, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be furnished by the Government. Fuel required for prolonged boiler-burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of boiler, burner, or control devices shall be furnished and paid by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.17 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA. At Contractor’s expense telephone service shall be provided in Office trailer.

1.18 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns.