36C24619B0039-004.pdf

10-01-17

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

01 00 00 General Requirements 01-17

01 32 16.15 Project Schedule 02-15

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples 05-17

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 08-17

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 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16

05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

05 51 00 Metal Stairs

05 52 13 Pipe and Tube Railing System

DIVISION 06 – WOOD AND PLASTICS

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing

06 64 00 Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Paneling

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation

07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers, Vapor Retarding

07 40 00 Siding Panels

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal

07 72 00 Roof Accessories

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing

07 84 00 Firestopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISIONS 08 – DOORS AND WINDOWS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows

08 71 00 Door Hardware

08 80 00 Glazing

08 87 00 Architectural Window Films

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

09 29 00 Gypsum Board

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring

09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards

10 11 23 Tackboards

10 13 00 Directories

10 14 00 Signage

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 41 21 Walk-In Coolers

11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods

11 53 23 Laboratory Refrigerators

11 53 53 Biological Safety Cabinets and Laminar Airflow Work

Stations

11 71 02 Laboratory Washing and Sterilizing Equipment

DIVISION 12 – WINDOW SHADES

12 24 00 Window Shades

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework

12 36 00 Countertops

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15

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

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 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

22 67 21 Water Dealkaizing System 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

11-10

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 Climate 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 01-13

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

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling 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 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 32 13 Engine Generators 07-15

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15

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

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

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 06-15

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification 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 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 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

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

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI001 SHEET INDEX, SYMBOLS AND LEGENDS

GX001 BUILDING CODE SUMMARY

GX002 DEDUCTIVE BID ALTERNATES PLAN

GX003 SITE PLAN – LAYDOWN AREA

GX131 3RD FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

AS101 ABATEMENT PLAN

AS201 ABATEMENT ELEVATION

STRUCTURAL

SE001 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

SE002 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

SE003 ABBEVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

SE101 FOUNDATION PLAN

SE131 LEVEL 3 FRAMING PLAN

SE132 TOPPING SLAB

SE133 INTERSTITIAL LEVEL FRAMING PLAN

SE141 ROOF LEVEL FRAMING PLAN

SE201 BUILING FRAME ELEVATIONS

SE202 BRACE FRAME ELEVATIONS

SE203 BRACE FRAME ELEVATIONS

SE301 WALL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SE501 FOOTING MODIFICATIONS

SE502 CMU DETAILS

SE503 ROOF AND DECK DETAILS

SE504 TYPICAL DETAILS

SE505 FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SE601 COLUMN AND BASEPLATE SCHEDULE

SE701 OPERABLE PARTITION DETAILS

SE702 MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS

SE801 SNOW LOADING DIAGRAM

ARCHITECTURAL

AE001 ARCHITECTURAL GENERAL NOTES

AD101 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION

AD201 DEMOLITION ELEVATION

AE131 3RD FLOOR PLAN

AE132 3RD FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE133 3RD FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN

AE141 ROOF PLAN

AE201 EXTERIOR ELEVATION – NORTH

AE202 EXTERIOR ELEVATION – EAST

AE203 EXTERIOR ELEVATION – SOUTH

AE301 BUILDING SECTION

AE302 BUILDING SECTION

AR303 BUILDING SECTION

AE311 WALL SECTIONS

AE401 STAIR SECTION AND ENLARGED STAIR PLAN

AE402 ENLARGED PLANS

AE501 ROOF DETAILS

AE511 DETAILS-EXTERIOR

AE521 INTERIOR WALL DETAILS

AE531 CEILING DETAILS

AE601 WINDOW TYPES

AE602 WINDOW DETAILS

INTERIORS

AI001 INTERIOR GENERAL NOTES

AI131.1 3RD FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AI131.2 3RD FLOOR FURNITURE PLAN

AI131.3 3RD FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

AI131.4 3RD FLOOR SIGNAGE PLAN

AI301 CASEWORK/MILLWORK SECTIONS

AI302 CASEWORK/MILLWORK SECTIONS

AI401 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI402 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI403 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI404 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI405 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI406 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI407 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI431 ENLARGED EQUIPEMENT PLANS

AI432 ENLARGED EQUIPEMENT PLANS

AI433 ENLARGED EQUIPEMENT PLANS

AI434 ENLARGED EQUIPEMENT PLANS

AI435 ENLARGED FINISH PLANS

AI436 ENLARGED FINISH PLANS

AI437 ENLARGED FINISH PLANS

AI438 ENLARGED FINISH PLANS

AI601 DOOR SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

AI602 DOOR AND WALL PROTECTION DETAILS

AI611 ROOM FINISH LEGEND

AI612 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULES

AI613 SIGNAGE DETAILS & SCHEDULE

AI631 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

FA001 PROJECT INFORMATION FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

FA131 3RD FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

FA132 3RD FLOOR INTERSTITIAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

FA133 3RD FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ALT #4

FA134 3RD FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN FIRE ALARM SYSTEM #4, #5

FA135 3RD FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN SYSTEM ALT #4, #5, #6

FX001 PROJECT INFORMATION FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

FX131 3RD FLOOR PLAN FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

FX501 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DETAILS, FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

FX502 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DETAILS, FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM,

INTERIOR FIRE MAIN PIPING

FX601 3RD FLOOR PLAN FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DEDUCTIVE BID ALTERNATE

#4

FX602 3RD FLOOR PLAN FIRE SPRINKLERS SYSTEM DEDUCTIVE BID

ALTERNATE #4, #5

FX603 3RD FLOOR PLAN FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DEDUCTIVE BID ALTERNATE

#4, #5, #6

MECHANICAL

MH001 MECHANICAL ABBREVIATIONS

MH002 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

MH131 3RD FLOOR MECHANICAL DUCTING

MH133 3RD FLOOR INTERSTITIAL MECHANICAL DUCTING

MH141 ROOF MECHANICAL

MP133 3RD FLOOR INTERSTITIAL MECHANICAL PIPING

MH431 3RD FLOOR MECHANICAL ROOM DUCTING DEMO AND NEW WORK

MH501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH504 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH505 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH506 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH507 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MH602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MH701 TC CONTROL DIAGRAM

MH702 TC CONTROL DIAGRAM

PLUMBING

PL001 PLUMBING ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS

PL123 2ND FLOOR INTERSTITIAL SPACE PLUMBING SANITARY WASTE AND

VENT

PL131 3RD FLOOR PLUMBING SANITARY WASTE AND VENT

PL133 3RD FLOOR INTERSTITIAL SPACE PLUMBING SANITARY WASTE AND

VENT

PL141 ROOF PLUMBING

PP123 2ND FLOOR INTERSTITAL SPACE PLUMBING SUPPLY PIPING

PP131 3RD FLOOR PLUMBING SUPPLY PIPING

PP133 3RD FLOOR INTERSTITIAL SPACE SUPPLY PIPING

PL501 PLUMBING DETAILS

PL601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

PL602 PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

REF-1 SWISSLOG – REFERENCE DRAWING 1

REF-2 SWISSLOG – REFERENCE DRAWING 2

ELECTRICAL

EP001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES

EP002 ELECTRICAL GRAPHICS, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

ES101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN (PARTIAL)

EL131 3RD FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN AND SCHEDULE

EL131.2 3RD FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN DEDUCTIVE BID ALTERNATE 4, 5 & 6

EL132 3RD FLOOR INTERSTITIAL LIGHTING PLAN

EL501 LIGHTING SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

EP101 BASEMENT POWER PLAN

EP111 1ST FLOOR POWER PLAN

EP131 3RD FLOOR POWER PLAN POST FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION

EP131.1 3RD FLOOR POWER PLAN PRE FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION

EP131.2 3RD FLOOR POWER PLAN DEDUCTIVE BID ALTERNATE 4, 5, 6

EP132 ENLARGED POWER PLANS

EP132.1 ENLARGED POWER PLANS PRE FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION

EP133 ENLARGED POWER PLANS POST FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION

EP133.1 ENLARGED POWER PLANS PRE FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION

EP134 3RD FLOOR INTERSTITIAL POWER PLANS

EP141 ROOF POWER PLAN

EP142 LIGHTING PROTECTION PLAN

EP501 PANEL SCHEDULES

EP502 PANEL SCHEDULES

EP601 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

EP602 POWER DETAILS

EP603 POWER DETAILS

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TN001 TELECOMMUNICATION ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS, & GENERAL NOTES

TN111 1ST FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATION PLAN

TN121 2ND FLOOR INTERSTITIAL TELECOMMUNICATION PLAN

TN131 3RD FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATION PLAN

TN131.1 3RD FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS BID ALTERNATE #2

TN131.2 3RD FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS BID ALTERNATE #2, 4, 5, 6

TN132 3RD FLOOR CONECTION TELECCOMUNICATION PLAN

TN431 3RD FLOOR ENLARGED PLANS

TN432 TELECOM ELEVATIONS

TN501 TELECOMMUNICATION DETAILS

TN502 TELECOMMUNICATION DETAILS

TN503 TELECOMMUNICATION DETAILS

TN601 TELECOMMUNICATION SCHEDULES

TN602 TELECOMMUNICATION SCHEDULES

TN603 TELECOMMUNICATION RISER DIAGRAM

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES,

EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.20 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.21 TESTS

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

1.23 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.24 RELOCATED // EQUIPMENT // ITEMS //

1.25 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

EQUIPMENT

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.27 SAFETY SIGN

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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 for New Clinical Lab for Surgical

Expansion.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

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

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

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: the objective of this project is to increase the efficiency of existing operations by creating a modern laboratory space that will allow technicians to expand the portfolio of tests offered in-house, expedite delivery of results, and provide a safer environment for lab workers that is compliant with all current codes and standards. The project will include approximately 18,500 ft2 of new clinical lab space.

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BID ITEM LIST

Construct new clinical lab for surgical expansion, Project #652-319

“The award will be made on either the bid price for individual items or the summary bid price for all items, whichever results in the lowest price to the Government. Therefore, to assure proper evaluation of all bids, a bidder quoting a summary bid price must also quote a price on each individual item included in the summary bid price.”

1. Bid Item #1 (Base Bid): The base bid shall include all work shown in the drawings and specifications inclusive of all work shown as deductive bid work. Work includes general construction, structural systems, earthwork, alterations, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work, fire protection, data and utility systems, asbestos abatement, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items. The existing hospital must remain in operation throughout construction. CHANGE FROM DRAWINGS: the roof anchors & railing, 7 of the 13 PAC’s, and white PVC construction fence have all been deleted.

Construction area will still require a chain link fence. Completion

Time: 680 days

BID Item 1 (Base Bid) $___________________________________

2. Bid Item #2 (Deduct Alternate 1): Contractor shall perform all work as described in Bid Item 1 except the following: Delete the generator, site work and any related installation; Delete guard rail installed on roof. Completion Time: 660 days

BID Item 2 (Deduct Alternate 1) $__________________________

3. Bid Item #3 (Deduct Alternate 2): Contractor shall perform all work as described in Bid Item 2 except the following: Delete moveable partition system between the corridor C3F-2 and chemistry lab 3F-106F; Delete window shades; Delete operable partition between the breakroom 3F-112 and the conference room 3F-113; Delete the metal sun shade; Delete signage; Delete PAC system per AI601 door schedule; Delete security cameras model ADC610-M1110; Delete final flooring and provide sealed concrete only within the lab. Completion Time: 650 days

BID Item 3 (Deduct Alternate 2) $__________________________

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4. Bid Item #4 (Deduct Alternate 3): Contractor shall perform all work as described in Bid Item 3 except: Delete the space savers from the clean supply 3F-131 and archive 3F-124 rooms. Completion Time: 640 days

BID Item 4 (Deduct Alternate 3) $__________________________

5. Bid Item #5 (Deduct Alternate 4): Contractor shall perform all work as described in Bid Item 4 except: Delete all the interior partitions and finishes for rooms 3F-101, 3F-103, 3F-105, 3F-105A, 3F-107, 3F-112 and

3F-113. Completion Time: 610 days

BID Item 5 (Deduct Alternate 4) $__________________________

6. Bid Item #6 (Deduct Alternate 5): Contractor shall perform all work as described in Bid Item 5: Delete all the interior partitions and finishes for rooms C3F-3, 3F-114, 3F-115, 3F-116, 3F-117, 3F-118, 3F-

119, 3F-120, 3F-121, 3F-122 and 3F-123. Completion Time: 580 days

BID Item 6 (Deduct Alternate 5) $__________________________

7. Bid Item #7 (Deduct Alternate 6): Contractor shall perform all work as described in Bid Item 6 except the following: Delete all the interior partitions and finishes for the corridor C3F-2 and rooms 3F-108, 3F-

109, 3F-110 and 3F-111 but keep plumbing rough-ins. Completion Time:

550 days.

BID Item 7 (Deduct Alternate 6) $__________________________

8. Bid Item #8 (Deduct Alternate 7): Contractor shall perform all work as described in Bid Item 7 except: Delete the installation of the pneumatic tube system. Completion Time: 545 days

BID Item 8 (Deduct Alternate 7) $__________________________

9. 9. Bid Item #9 (Deduct Alternate 8): Contractor shall perform all work as described in Bid Item 8 except the following: Delete Lab refrigerator; Delete relocation of autoclave; Delete new roof storm drainage overflow piping and instead provide perimeter roof scupper drainage; Delete removal of second floor storm drainage piping and abandon instead. Completion Time: 530 days

BID Item 9 (Deduct Alternate 8) $__________________________

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10. Bid Item #10 (Deduct Alternate 9): Contractor shall perform all work as described in Bid Item 9 except the following: Delete penthouse, change both AHU 57 & 58 from interior to exterior type units; Delete all Tie-in finishes between existing building and new lab area, but new doors and opening stay as still required. Completion Time: 510 days

BID Item 10 (Deduct Alternate 9) $__________________________

11. Bid Item #11 (Deduct Alternate 10): Contractor shall perform all work as described in Bid Item 10 except: Delete the chiller unit, but installation of the new hydronic piping still required. Completion

Time: 500 days

BID Item 11 (Deduct Alternate 10) $__________________________

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:

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.

Prior to receiving identification badge, each employee must attend a safety orientation provided by the VA Safety, provide 3 forms of identifications, and fingerprinted. Contractor hall coordinate activity and allow sufficient time to achieve badges.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the Contract, the General Contractor shall give 3-days’ notice to the Contracting

Officers Representatives (COR) so that security arrangements can be

01 91 00 - 5 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. Contractor shall provide cipher type locking hardware with a key.

Override on doors that access the construction site, including existing doors that access mechanical and interstitial spaces above and below the construction area. The contractor employees shall use the cipher combination to access the construction site. The

Hardware shall likewise be capable of accepting a VA Engineering

“Best” removable key core for access by the VA. No VA keys will be issued to the contractor. Access to the construction area, as well as, any existing doors that are needed to access construction areas

(interstitial space, mechanical and electrical rooms, etc.) shall be equipped with a cipher type hardware set with a combination lock pad and a lock cylinder that will accept the hospital’s engineering

“Best” key core. No more than 2 hospital keys will be provided to project superintendent. Employees are expected to access controlled construction site via combination access, and VA engineering employees and VA police shall be able to readily access site by VA keys.

2. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Resident Engineer for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project, including tool boxes and parked machines, and taking any emergency action.

D. Document Control:

1. 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.

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

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3. 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 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

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

01 91 00 - 7 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 shown on the drawings as determined by the COR.

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

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. The emergency room shall remain open during the construction. Demolition of the wall to the existing building adjoining space shall not occur until the new construction is dried in. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

H. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence

01 91 00 - 8 of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

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

I. Phasing:

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 phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

COR and Contractor, as follows:

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of

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

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

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2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

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 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.

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 Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR [Chief Engineer][Chief of

Facilities Management]. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

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Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

COR, in writing, 7 days and advance of proposed interruption.

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

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

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

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

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

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 but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

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.

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall thoroughly survey with the COR 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 COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, 01 91 00 - 12 will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Waste

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

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761........PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

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

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173........Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173........Subpart A General

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

Transportation

49 CFR 173........Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

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

PCB-7

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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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;

- 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

01 91 00 - 15 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 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by AES Group.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Medical

Center, and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make

01 91 00 - 16 their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of

Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey

01 91 00 - 17 shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

Engineer][Chief of Facilities Management] within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the

COR.

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed 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.

1.16 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 COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the…