36C24620R0001-037.pdf

BID DOCUMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

Building 47 Renovate and Expand Operating Rooms

Project No. 637-315

Charles George VA Medical Center Asheville, NC

Miller-Remick LLC 1010 Kings Highway South

Building Two – 2nd Floor Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034

(856) 429-4000

March 22, 2019

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Charles George VA Medical Center VA Project No. 637-315 Asheville, North Carolina Expand/Renovate Operating Rooms Bid Documents: 03/22/19

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-14 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 02-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 03-12 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-11 01 45 00 Quality Control for Minor Construction -- 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 07-13 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 08-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 06-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 04-13 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 07-11 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 04-15 02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 04-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-12

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-11 04 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing 10-08 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 05-12

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-12 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 03-10 05 31 00 Steel Decking 10-12 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

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06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 09-11

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 06-12 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 10-10 07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 10-11 07 42 13 Metal Wall Panels -- 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin Roofing -- 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 11-11 07 84 00 Firestopping 10-11 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 12-11 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 07-14

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 10-12 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 10-11 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 10-11 08 71 00 Door Hardware 11-14 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 06-12 08 80 00 Glazing 05-14 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 10-11

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 10-11 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 10-14 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-13 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 10-11 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 07-13 09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Resin Composition)Mortar Flooring (RES-

3) 07-14

09 91 00 Painting 07-13 09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for Walls and

Walboard (RES-W2)

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 11-11 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-11 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 04-11 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 11-11 12 36 00 Countertops 06-13

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DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non Structural

Components 01-14

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 07-11

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 06-13 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 05-08

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-14 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 07-14 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 05-11 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 01-14 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 07-14 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 12-09 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 01-14 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 08-12 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 12-10

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-10 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 11-10

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

11-10

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 05-11 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 05-11 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 06-13 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-10 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 03-10 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 02-10 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-10 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-09 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-10 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-09 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12 23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 04-11 23 74 43 Custom, Outdoor, Air Handling Unit 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

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26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-12 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 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14 26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 12-12 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 08-14 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 12-12 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 11-09 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 10-06 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 12-05 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-05 27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 06-13 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 06-13 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 06-13

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 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 05-13

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G001 COVER SHEET

G002 GENERAL NOTES

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

ASB102.1 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN SECOND FLOOR – PHASE 1

ASB102.2 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN SECOND FLOOR – PHASE 2

ASB102.ALT SECOND FLOOR – PHASE 2 – BID DEDUCT

ARCHITECTURAL

A001 ABBREVIATIONS, LEGENDS, & ICRA REQUIREMENTS

LS102.1 LIFE SAFETY 2ND FLOOR PLAN

LS102.2 SMOKE & SUITE PLANS

ICRA-102.1 ICRA PLAN - 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1

ICRA-102.2 ICRA PLAN - 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2

AD100B DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLANS - BASEMENT

AD101 DEMOLITION PLAN - 1 ST FLOOR

AD102.1 DEMOLITION PLAN - 2ND & 3RD FLOORS - PHASE 1

AD102.2 DEMOLITION PLAN - 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2

AD102-ALT 2ND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

A101 NEW WORK PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

A102 OVERALL NEW WORK PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

A102.1A NEW WORK PLAN - 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA A

A102.1B NEW WORK PLAN - 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 -AREA B

A102.2 NEW WORK PLAN - 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2

A102-ALT SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

A103 3RD FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

A202 OVERALL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

A202.1A REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA A

A202.1B REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 -AREA B

A202.2 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2

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A202-ALT SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A300 ROOF PLAN

A400 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A500 BUILDING SECTIONS

A501 BUILDING SECTIONS

A510 WALL SECTIONS

A520 COLUMN DETAILS

A600 DOOR & WINDOW ELEVATIONS, SCHEDULE, NOTES, & DETAILS

A610 FINISH SCHEDULE, NOTES, & DETAILS

A620 FLOOR FINISH PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

A800 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A801 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A802 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A803 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A810 CASEWORK DETAILS

A900 STAIR & RAMP DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S001 NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

S10PB PIPE BASEMENT AND FOUNDATION PLAN

S101 COLUMN STRENGTHENING PLAN – 1ST FLOOR

S102 FRAMING PLAN – 2nd FLOOR

S103 NEW ROOF FRAMING PLAN – 2ND FLOOR

S301 STEEL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S302 STEEL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S401 STEEL ELEVATIONS

S501 DETAILS

S701 PHOTOS

S702 PHOTOS

S703 PHOTOS

S704 PHOTOS

S705 PHOTOS

MECHANICAL

M001 NOTES, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

MDH101 DEMOLITION DUCTWORK PLAN 1ST FLOOR

MDP101 DEMOLITION PIPING PLAN 1ST FLOOR

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MD102.1B DEMOLITION DUCTWORK & PIPING PLANS 2ND FLOOR – PHASE 1 –

AREA B

MDH102.2A DEMOLITION DUCTWORK PLAN 2ND FLOOR – PHASE 2 - AREA A

MDP102.2A DEMOLITION PIPING PLAN 2ND FLOOR – PHASE 2 - AREA A

MD102.2A-ALT DEMOLITION DUCTWORK & PIPING PLANS 2ND FLOOR – PHASE 2 –

AREA A - ALTERNATE

MH101 DUCTWORK PLAN 1ST FLOOR

MP101 PIPING PLAN 1ST FLOOR

MH102.1A DUCTWORK PLAN 2ND FLOOR – PHASE 1 – AREA A

MH102.1B DUCTWORK PLAN 2ND FLOOR – PHASE 1 – AREA B

MP102.1A PIPING PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA A

MP102.1B PIPING PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA B

MH103 PENTHOUSE PLAN

MH103.1B ROOF PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA B

MP103 PIPING PLANS BASEMENT & ROOF

MH102.2A DUCTWORK PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A

MH102.2B DUCTWORK PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA B

MP102.2A PIPING PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A

M102.2A-ALT DUCTWORK & PIPING PLANS 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A -

ALTERNATE

M401 AIRFLOW DIAGRAM - ROOM OFFSET AIRFLOW PLAN

M402 AIRFLOW DIAGRAM - AIR HANDLING UNIT 47-AHU-1

M403 AIRFLOW DIAGRAM - AIR HANDLING UNIT 47-AC-6

M404 HYDRONIC DIAGRAM - CHILLED WATER

M405 HYDRONIC FLOW DIAGRAM - HEATING HOT WATER

M406 STEAM FLOW DIAGRAM

M501 DETAILS

M502 DETAILS

M503 DETAILS

M504 DETAILS

M601 SCHEDULES

M602 SCHEDULES

M603 SCHEDULES

M701 AHU FOR SURGICAL SUITE (VAV) DIAGRAM

M702 CONTROL POINTS LISTS

M703 CONTROL POINTS LISTS & DIAGRAMS

PLUMBING

P001 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

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PD102.1A DEMOLITION PLAN 2ND FLOOR – PHASE 1 – AREA A

PD102.1B DEMOLITION PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA B

PD102.2A DEMOLITION PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A

PD102.2A-ALT DEMOLITION PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A – ALTERNATE

PL101.1A DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLAN 1ST FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA A

PL101.1B DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLAN 1ST FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA B

PL101.2A DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLAN 1ST FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A

PL101.2A-ALT DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLAN 1ST FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A -

ALTERNATE

PL102.1A 2ND FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 1 - AREA A

PL102.1B 2ND FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 1 - AREA B

PL102.2A 2ND FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 2 - AREA A

P301 RISER DIAGRAMS

P401 DETAILS

P501 DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

FX001 FIRE SUPPRESSION NOTES, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

FX10C FIRE SUPPRESSION - CRAWL SPACE PLAN

FX10B FIRE SUPPRESSION - BASEMENT PLAN

FX101 FIRE SUPPRESSION - 1ST FLOOR PLAN

FXD102 FIRE SUPPRESSION - 2ND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

FXD102-ALT FIRE SUPPRESSION - 2ND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN ALTERNATE

FX102 FIRE SUPPRESSION - 2ND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

FX202.1A FIRE SUPPRESSION - 2ND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 1 - AREA A

FX202.1B FIRE SUPPRESSION - 2ND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN PHASE 1-AREA B

FX202.2 FIRE SUPPRESSION - 2ND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN - PHASE 2

FX202.2-ALT FIRE SUPPRESSION - 2ND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN - ALTERNATE

FX501 FIRE SUPPRESSION - DETAILS

FX502 FIRE SUPPRESSION - DETAILS

FX503 FIRE SUPPRESSION - DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

E001 SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

E002 NOTES

ED102.1B DEMOLITION LIGHTING PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA B

ED102.2A DEMOLITION LIGHTING PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A

ED102.2A-ALT DEMOLITION LIGHTING PLAN 2ND FLOOR PHASE 2 - AREA A -

ALTERNATE

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ED112.1B DEMOLITION POWER & SYSTEMS PLAN 2ND FLOOR-PHASE 1-AREA B

ED112.2A DEMOLITION POWER & SYSTEMS PLAN 2ND FLOOR-PHASE 2-AREA A

ED112.2A-ALT DEMOLITION POWER & SYSTEMS PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A

- ALTERNATE

ED112.2B DEMOLITION POWER & SYSTEMS PLAN 2ND FLOOR-PHASE 2 - AREA B

EL102.1A LIGHTING PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA A

EL102.1B LIGHTING PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA B

EL102.2A LIGHTING PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A

EL102.2A-ALT LIGHTING PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A - ALTERNATE

EP10B DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLANS BASEMENT

EP101 DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLANS 1ST FLOOR

EP102.1A POWER PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA A

EP102.1B POWER PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA B

EP102.2A POWER PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A

EP102.2A-ALT POWER PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A - ALTERNATE

EP102.2B POWER PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA B

EP103 DEMOLITION & NEW WORK PLANS 1ST & 2ND FLOOR ROOF

EY102.1A SYSTEMS PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA A

EY102.1B SYSTEMS PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA B

EY102.2A SYSTEMS PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A

EY102.2A-ALT SYSTEMS PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A - ALTERNATE

FA102.1A FIRE ALARM PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA A

FA102.1B FIRE ALARM PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 1 - AREA B

FA102.2A FIRE ALARM PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A

FA102.2A-ALT FIRE ALARM PLAN 2ND FLOOR - PHASE 2 - AREA A - ALTERNATE

E501 DETAILS

E502 DETAILS

E503 O.R. DETAILS

E504 O.R. DETAILS

E505 O.R. INTEGRATION SYSTEM DETAILS

E601 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E602 LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE & LIGHTING CONTROL DETAILS

E603 PANEL SCHEDULES

E604 O.R. PANEL SCHEDULES

OWNER PROVIDED EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS

EQ1 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ2 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

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EQ3 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ4 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ5 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ6 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ7 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ8 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ9 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ10 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ11 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ12 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ13 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ14 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ15 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ16 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ17 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ18 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ19 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ20 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ21 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ22 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ23 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ24 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ25 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ26 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ27 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

EQ28 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

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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 ITEMS

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 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.13 OPERATING ROOM MOCK-UP

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 AVAILIBILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.19 TESTS

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

1.21 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.22 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT & ITEMS

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1.23 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.24 SAFETY SIGN

1.25 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.26 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety 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 the Building Renovate & Expand

Operating Rooms Project at the Charles George VA Medical Center in

Asheville, NC as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

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

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 1, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: All work as required by drawings and specifications, including general construction, demolition and alterations of existing construction, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, hazardous material removal, relocation of sterilization and hospital equipment, utility systems, necessary removal of existing structures and strengthening of existing structural construction, and certain other items.

The project will provide for the renovation and expansion of the existing (5) operating rooms within the second floor surgery suite in

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Building 47. This work shall include the construction of approximately

8,000 SF of new space to be built out onto the adjacent 1st floor roof and approximately 5,000 SF of existing space to be renovated within the current surgery suite. Once completed, (5) newly expanded OR’s and (2) new OR’s will occupy approximately 13,000 SF of the new surgery suite.

B. Alternate 1: All work as described in ITEM 1, minus the buildout of new

General ORs 2120 and 2150, Storage 2100, Gas Storage 2180, Anesthesia

Work Room 2130, Storage 2140, Soiled 2170, and HAC 2160 within the existing building footprint, and as described in drawings indicated by

“-ALT” within the drawing number. General OR #1 (DB206) to be renamed and used as a storage room. Remove existing booms from General OR #1

(DB206).

C. Alternate 2: All items included in Alternate 1, minus the buildout of new General OR 2010 located within the new addition footprint. New

General OR 2010 to be constructed as a storage room with minimal MEP and construction to match other new storage rooms within the project.

Maintain current MEP sizes/configuration at perimeter of room for future OR buildout. Transition to branches sized for storage program.

• Supply and return air terminal units are to be sized as scheduled, with reduced operating air cfm setpoints. Run new

10x12 supply air branch ductwork to (2) new 8” SD-5 (240 cfm) ceiling diffusers. Run new 10x10 return air branch ductwork to

(1) new 10” RG-3 (305 cfm) ceiling return grille. Adjacent space pressurizations to be maintained.

• Route all electrical conduits for shelled OR, as shown in design documents, to ceiling space of future OR. Provide junction boxes in ceiling space for future connection. Coil power and low voltage wiring within junction boxes and provide labeling on every junction box. Provide (4) 2x4 type A2 ceiling mounted light fixtures in room with ceiling mounted occupancy sensor for control. Provide (1) duplex receptacle connected to the corridor receptacle circuit in the area. Delete isolation panels and all other electrical devices as shown within room footprint.

• Cap medical gas service piping 6” within the future OR from the zone valve box installed in the corridor. Delete OR scrub sink.

Provide plumbing rough-in and cap piping to future OR scrub sink.

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• Provide sprinkler coverage for storage program in lieu of OR program.

• Provide ACT ceiling. Floor/walls/finishes to match type of other new storage rooms within project.

D. Alternate 3: All items included in Alternate 2, minus the buildout of new General OR 2020 located within the new addition footprint. New

General OR 2020 to be constructed as a storage room with minimal MEP and construction to match other new storage rooms within the project.

Maintain current MEP sizes/configuration at perimeter of room for future OR buildout. Transition to branches sized for storage program.

• Supply and return air terminal units are to be sized as scheduled, with reduced operating air cfm setpoints. Run new

10x12 supply air branch ductwork to (2) new 8” SD-5 (240 cfm) ceiling diffusers. Run new 10x10 return air branch ductwork to

(1) new 10” RG-3 (305 cfm) ceiling return grille. Adjacent space pressurizations to be maintained.

• Route all electrical conduits for shelled OR, as shown in design documents, to ceiling space of future OR. Provide junction boxes in ceiling space for future connection. Coil power and low voltage wiring within junction boxes and provide labeling on every junction box. Provide (4) 2x4 type A2 ceiling mounted light fixtures in room with ceiling mounted occupancy sensor for control. Provide (1) duplex receptacle connected to the corridor receptacle circuit in the area. Delete isolation panels and all other electrical devices as shown within room footprint.

• Cap medical gas service piping 6” within the future OR from the zone valve box installed in the corridor. Delete OR scrub sink.

Provide plumbing rough-in and cap piping to future OR scrub sink.

• Provide sprinkler coverage for storage program in lieu of OR program.

• Provide ACT ceiling. Floor/walls/finishes to match type of other new storage rooms within project.

E. Alternate 4: All items included in Alternate 3, minus all work within the Building 47 penthouse as indicated on mechanical and electrical drawings.

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F. Alternate 5: All items included in Alternate 4, minus all wall protection as described in spec section 102600; Part 2.3. Blocking within walls to remain for future installation.

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.

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 COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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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”.

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 24 hours

01 00 00 -6 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 sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, 01 00 00 -7 and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

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

G. Phasing:

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

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

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I:

• All Structural Work

• All work associated with non-construction outside of existing

Building 47 footprint.

Phase II:

• All work associated with renovation inside existing Building 47 footprint.

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H. 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.

I. 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.

J. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by 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. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

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ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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 Control. 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.

K. 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.

L. 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.

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

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

ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a signed report 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 the COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

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

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

852.236-88).

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

01 00 00 -11 and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

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 the 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

01 00 00 -12 be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

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

1.10 RESTORATION

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

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall

01 00 00 -13 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 << insert name of consultant >>.

(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 COR 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

01 00 00 -14 investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of

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

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

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

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

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and 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 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:

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or

01 00 00 -15 registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings.

Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COR one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work, including burial monuments and fifty foot stationing along new road centerlines. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

F. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.13 OPERATING ROOM MOCK-UP

A. Prior to rough in of all utilities, but after studs have been installed, contractor shall locate all wall mounted devices and equipment with cardboard cut outs representing devices for VA’s approval. Contractor shall make a 3D cardboard representation of the

Nurse Station and locate in room. Room 2020 shall be used for the mock-up room. The contractor shall allow the VA seven (7) days for review.

Contractor shall coordinate the scheduling of the mock-up with the COR.

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 to review, as often as requested.

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C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.15 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.

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 inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used…