36C24718R0050-002.pdf

VAMC #534-329(CAN #100431)A/E Design to Construct/Renovate Pharmacy

Ralph H. Johnson Medical Center Engineering Services (138) 109 Bee Street Charleston, SC 29401-5799

Project CONSTRUCT/RENOVATE PHARMACY VAMC CHARLESTON Contract #

VA Project

VA-247-14-D-0113

#534-329

CAN Project #100431 Date: , 201

Submitted by CAN Engineering/Willow – Joint Venture

PO Box 17551 Greenville, SC 29606

(864)271-3873

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SPECIFICATIONS

A/E DESIGN TO CONSTRUCT/RENOVATE PHARMACY

Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, S. C.

VA #534-329

CAN Project #100431

DIVISION 00 – SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawings

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements with Phasing Schedule 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 01 33 23 Shop Drawing, Product Data, and Samples 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 00.00 10 Quality Control 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 00 Site Surveys 02 41 00 Demolition 02 41 19 Selective Structure Demolition 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 Cast-in-Place Concrete (Short Form) 03 54 16 Hydraulic Cement Underlayment 03 93 00 Concrete Rehabiliation

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DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 05 19 Post-Installed Concrete Anchors 05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 40 00 Cold Form Metal Framing 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 07- THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Damp-proofing 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 07 42 43 Composite Wall Panels 07 56 00.01 Fluid-Applied Roofing-Restoration System 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07 84 00 Fire Stopping 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 21 13 High Impact Resistant Doors 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 08 34 59 Vault Doors and Day Gates 08 41 13 Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08 42 43 Patient Care Unit Entrances Voice Around Transaction Windowpass Windows 08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 08 56 19 Bullet Resistant Voice 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 08 80 00 Glazing

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08 90 00 Louvers and vents

DIVISION 09 – 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 54 26 Wood Panel Ceilings 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 09 68 00 Carpeting 09 91 00 Painting 09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage Wall and Door Protection10 26 00

10 44 13 10 51 13

Fire Extinguisher Cabinets Pass Back Narcotics Lockers

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

Roller Window Shades12 24 13 12 32 00 12 36 00

Manufactured Modular Casework Countertops

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DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

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

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 23 General Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC and Steam Generation 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 23 07 11 HVAC, Plumbing, and Boiler Plant Insulation 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 23 10 00 VV/Venturi Flow Control Valve 23 11 00 Room Pressure/Dynamic Offset Control 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 23 73 00 Indoor, Central Station Air Handling Units 23 82 16 Air Coils

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables (600 Volts & Below) 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 26 56 11 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION – 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Connection Installation 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems

DIVISION - 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 0513 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION – 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork

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DIVISION – 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 32 14 16 Brick Unit Paving 32 17 23 Pavement Markings

STUDIES

534-329

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

DWG. NO. DRAWING TITLE

X-100 1 OF 148 PROJECT COVER SHEET

L-100 2 OF 148 PROJECT SITE PLAN - FOR REFERENCE ONLY

CD-100 3 OF 148 EXISTING AND DEMOLITION PLAN

CG-110 4 OF 148 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CG-210 5 OF 148 PROPOSED GRADING AND STORM DRAIN

CG-211 6 OF 148 EGRESS AREA GRADING

CS-200 7 OF 148 PROPOSED SITE PLAN

CU-220 8 OF 148 PROPOSED UTILITIES

CJ-300 9 OF 148 SECTIONS

CJ-301 10 OF 148 SECTIONS

CK-400 11 OF 148 DETAILS

CK-401 12 OF 148 DETAILS

AE-110 13 OF 148 EXISTING PLAN

AE-101 14 OF 148 KEY PLAN

AE-102 15 OF 148 PHASING EXISTING PLAN

AE-111 16 OF 148 PHASE 1 DEMO PLAN

AE-112 17 OF 148 PHASE 1 CONST PLAN

AE-113 18 OF 148 PHASE 2 DEMO PLAN

AE-114 19 OF 148 PHASE 2 CONST PLAN

AE-115 20 OF 148 PHASE 3 DEMO PLAN

AE-116 21 OF 148 PHASE 3 CONST PLAN

AE-117 22 OF 148 PHASE 4 DEMO PLAN

AE-118 23 OF 148 PHASE 4 CONST PLAN

AE-119 24 OF 148 PHASE 5 DEMO PLAN

AE-120 25 OF 148 PHASE 5 CONST PLAN

AE-121 26 OF 148 PHASE 6 DEMO PLAN

AE-122 27 OF 148 PHASE 6 CONST PLAN

AE-160 28 OF 148 LIFE SAFETY PLAN EXISTING

AE-161 29 OF 148 LIFE SAFETY PLAN NEW CONSTRUCTION

AE-170 30 OF 148 WALL TYPES

AE-180 31 OF 148 DIMENSION PLAN

AE-190 32 OF 148 ENLARGED NORTH EAST PLAN

AE-191 33 OF 148 ENLARGED SOUTH EAST PLAN

AE-192 34 OF 148 ENLARGED SOUTH WEST PLAN

AE-193 35 OF 148 ENLARGED NORTH WEST PLAN

AE-200 36 OF 148 WALL SECTION

AE-300 37 OF 148 CONSTRUCTION EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE-301 38 OF 148 CONSTRUCTION EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS & DETAIL

AE-400 39 OF 148 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE-500 40 OF 148 BUILDING DETAILS

AE-501 41 OF 148 TYPICAL DETAILS

AE-502 42 OF 148 TYPICAL ROOF DETAILS

AC-110 43 OF 148 DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AC-111 44 OF 148 CONSTRUCTION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AF-110 45 OF 148 INTERIOR FINISHES

AF-111 46 OF 148 FINISH FLOOR PLAN

AF-200 47 OF 148 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AF-201 48 OF 148 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AF-300 49 OF 148 DOOR SCHEDULE & ELEVATION

AF-301 50 OF 148 WINDOW SCHEDULE & ELEVATION

AF-302 51 OF 148 CURTAINWALL SCHEDULE & ELEVATION

AF-400 52 OF 148 TYPICAL CEILING DETAILS

AF-401 53 OF 148 TYPICAL CEILING DETAILS

AF-402 54 OF 148 TYPICAL DOOR DETAILS

AF-403 55 OF 148 TYPICAL WINDOW DETAILS

AF-404 56 OF 148 TYPICAL CURTAINWALL DETAILS

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AF-500 57 OF 148 CASEWORK DETAILS

QH-100 58 OF 148 EXISTING EQUIPMENT PLAN

QH-101 59 OF 148 EQUIPMENT PLAN

S-000 60 OF 148 STRUCTURAL COVER SHEET / NOTES

SF-110 61 OF 148 EXISTING PLAN

SF-111 62 OF 148 PHASE 1 PLAN

SF-120 63 OF 148 PHASE 2 & 5 PLANS

SF-121 64 OF 148 FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

SF-130 65 OF 148 PHASE 3 & 6 PLANS

SF-140 66 OF 148 PHASE 4 PLAN

SK-300 67 OF 148 EXTERIOR ELEVATION AND CANOPY DETAILS

SJ-400 68 OF 148 SECTION ALONG COLUMN LINE "C"

SJ-401 69 OF 148 SECTION ALONG COLUMN LINE "C" - ENLARGED

SJ-402 70 OF 148 SECTION ALONG COLUMN LINE "13" - ENLARGED

SJ-403 71 OF 148 BUILDING SECTIONS

SK-500 72 OF 148 CONCRETE DETAILS

SK-501 73 OF 148 CONCRETE AND STEEL DETAILS

SK-600 74 OF 148 STEEL DETAILS

MD-100 75 OF 148 DEMOLITION - HVAC PLAN - ROOM AA102 (PHASE 1)

MD-101 76 OF 148 DEMOLITION - HVAC PLAN (PHASE 2)

MD-102 77 OF 148 DEMOLITION - HVAC PLAN (PHASE 3)

MD-103 78 OF 148 DEMOLITION - HVAC PLAN (PHASE 4)

MD-104 79 OF 148 DEMOLITION - HVAC PLAN (PHASE 5 & 6)

MH-100 80 OF 148 NEW WORK - HVAC PLAN (PHASE 1)

MH-101 81 OF 148 NEW WORK - HVAC PLAN (PHASE 2)

MH-102 82 OF 148 NEW WORK - HVAC PLAN (PHASE 3)

MH-103 83 OF 148 NEW WORK - HVAC PLAN (PHASE 4)

MH-104 84 OF 148 NEW WORK - HVAC PLAN (PHASE 5 & 6)

MH-400 85 OF 148 ENLARGED MECHANICAL PLANS - ROOMS AA231, AA310, ROOF

MP-100 86 OF 148 PIPING PLAN

MP-101 87 OF 148 PIPING MODIFICATIONS - ROOM C105

MP-102 88 OF 148 PIPING MODIFICATIONS - PIPE BASEMENT

MJ-500 89 OF 148 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MJ-501 90 OF 148 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MK-600 91 OF 148 AIR FLOW SCHEMATICS

MK-601 92 OF 148 CONTROL SCHEMATIC - AHU 50

MK-602 93 OF 148 SCHEDULES AND GENERAL NOTES

PD-100 94 OF 148 DEMOLITION PLAN - PLUMBING

PP-100 95 OF 148 NEW WORK - PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 2

PP-101 96 OF 148 NEW WORK - PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 3

PP-102 97 OF 148 NEW WORK - PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 4

PK-600 98 OF 148 SCHEDULES - PLUMBING

PW-100 99 OF 148 BASEMENT - SANITARY SEWER PIPING

E-001 100 OF 148 ELECTRICAL COVER SHEET

ED-101 101 OF 148 ELECTRICAL - DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 1

ED-102 102 OF 148 ELECTRICAL - DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 2

ED-103 103 OF 148 ELECTRICAL - DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 3

ED-104 104 OF 148 ELECTRICAL - DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 4

ED-105 105 OF 148 ELECTRICAL - DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 5

ED-106 106 OF 148 ELECTRICAL - DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 6

EL-101 107 OF 148 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 1

EL-102 108 OF 148 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 2

EL-103 109 OF 148 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 3

EL-104 110 OF 148 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 4

EL-105 111 OF 148 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 5

EL-106 112 OF 148 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 6

EP-101 113 OF 148 ELECTRICAL POWER - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 1

EP-102 114 OF 148 ELECTRICAL POWER - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 2

EP-103 115 OF 148 ELECTRICAL POWER - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 3

EP-104 116 OF 148 ELECTRICAL POWER - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 4

EP-105 117 OF 148 ELECTRICAL POWER - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 5

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EP-106 118 OF 148 ELECTRICAL POWER - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 6

ET-101 119 OF 148 ELECTRICAL TELECOMMUNICATION - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 1 ET-102 120 OF 148 ELECTRICAL TELECOMMUNICATION - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 2 ET-103 121 OF 148 ELECTRICAL TELECOMMUNICATION - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 3 ET-104 122 OF 148 ELECTRICAL TELECOMMUNICATION - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 4 ET-105 123 OF 148 ELECTRICAL TELECOMMUNICATION - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 5 ET-106 124 OF 148 ELECTRICAL TELECOMMUNICATION - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 6 EY-101 125 OF 148 ELECTRICAL AUXILIARY SYSTEMS - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 1 EY-102 126 OF 148 ELECTRICAL AUXILIARY SYSTEMS - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 2 EY-103 127 OF 148 ELECTRICAL AUXILIARY SYSTEMS - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 3 EY-104 128 OF 148 ELECTRICAL AUXILIARY SYSTEMS - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 4 EY-105 129 OF 148 ELECTRICAL AUXILIARY SYSTEMS - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 5 EY-106 130 OF 148 ELECTRICAL AUXILIARY SYSTEMS - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 6

E-601 131 OF 148 ELECTRICAL - RISER DIAGRAMS

E-701 132 OF 148 ELECTRICAL - SCHEDULES

E-702 133 OF 148 ELECTRICAL - SCHEDULES

E-801 134 OF 148 ELECTRICAL - DETAILS

E-802 135 OF 148 ELECTRICAL - DETAILS

FA-001 136 OF 148 FIRE ALARM - COVER SHEET

FA-101 137 OF 148 FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 1

FA-102 138 OF 148 FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 2

FA-103 139 OF 148 FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 3

FA-104 140 OF 148 FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 4

FA-105 141 OF 148 FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 5

FA-106 142 OF 148 FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 6

FS-100 143 OF 148 SPRINKLER PLAN - PHASE 1

FS-101 144 OF 148 SPRINKLER PLAN - PHASE 2

FS-102 145 OF 148 SPRINKLER PLAN - PHASE 3

FS-103 146 OF 148 SPRINKLER PLAN - PHASE 4

FS-104 147 OF 148 SPRINKLER PLAN - PHASE 5

FS-105 148 OF 148 SPRINKLER PLAN - PHASE 6

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing ceilings; walls and floors. Construct new space. Furnish labor and materials and perform work for installation of new structures, ceilings, duct, wiring, air handlers, lights, and process equipment as required by drawings and specifications.This work will support the phased up grade of pharmacy at Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC. The VA reserves the right to issue NTP up to 60 days following award of contract.

B. The project shall consist of the work described in the Contract

Documents (plans and specifications)

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VA 534-329 G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall meet the requirements of Section 01 35 26 Paragraph 1.8

Training and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

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

H. Scope of Work

1. Work will be completed in six (6) phases:

I. Establish new exit from stairwell #1 including but not limited to 2 hr rated exit corridor, exit door(s) and site work; install new AHU 50. Relocate tube system within 2 weeks of Phase I to allow access to egress.

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2. Contractor shall construct temporary walls that meet minimum security requirements for the pharmacy AE 170 Wall Type 5 any time phasing and/or construction removes non-secure wall along the pharmacy perimeter.

3. A substantial portion of the project will require after hours or weekend work (min 40%). This portion maybe impacted by patient care, noise, working hours, fumes/smells and other impacts.

4. Precise controls are required on the admix HVAC system to control pressure, temperature, and humidity.

5. Pharmacy security system will be completely replaced including cameras, card readers, door hardware, etc.

6. Allowance to include: RESERVED

7. Qualifications of Key Subcontractors:

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Industrial Hygienist: Shall be a Certified Industrial Hygienist and shall submit documentation demonstrating not less than 2 years’ experience with hospital renovations and new construction

General Contractor’s Superintendent: Shall submit documentation demonstrating not less than 3 years’ experience as the General Contractor’s Superintendent on Hospital Projects.

General Contractor’s Project Manager: Shall submit documentation demonstrating not less than 5 years’ experience as the General Contractor’s Superintendent or Project Manager on Hospital Projects, with project values up to $5 million.

Site Safety Officer: Shall meet the requirements of 01 35

TAB: Shall meet the requirements of 22 05 23 and 23 05

Fire Alarm Contractor: Shall meet the requirements of 21 13 13 and 28 31 00.

Sprinkler Fitter: Shall meet the requirements of 21 13 13.

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12. FAR Clause 52.246-21 – Warranty of Construction shall be incorporated into the contract by reference.

1.2 STATEMENT OF DEDUCT BID ITEM(S)

All Bid Deducts shall be considered separate and severable from the

1. Bid Deduct 1.

a. Deduct new 6” chilled water mains from C105 to new air handler 50.

Bid Deduct .

a. Deduct new 6” chilled water mains from C105 to new air handler 50. (and)

b. Walkway Cover as shown on Architectural and Structural

3. Bid Deduct 3.

a. Deduct new 6” chilled water mains from C105 to new air handler 50. (and)

b. Deduct Walkway Cover as shown on Architectural and (and)

c. Deduct All civil and structural work on north side of Delta Street. Delete removal of Fire Hydrant, delete removal of planter, delete remove / reinstall flag poles, delete install new concrete roadway to replace planter.

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from electronic drawing files furnished by Issuing Office.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

3. The Contractor and any of its agents shall not connect any non-VA owned, approved and controlled devise into any VA IT system in accordance with VA Handbook 6500.6 Appendix A; the

C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security

Accreditation Package is not required.

4. VA Handbook 6500.6 Appendix C shall be incorporated into the contract by reference.

5. VA Handbook 6500.6 Appendix B, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, shall be incorporated into the contract by reference.

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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. Contractor’s employees will have to be run through VA security and wear PIV cards when they are working in the pharmacy proper. This needs to be scheduled well in advance

(use 30 days) of arrival on site. Otherwise the individual will need to be escorted. Short term trades (TAB) can be escorted, by PIV’d contractor employees.

For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the COR/Privacy Officer.

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.

Guards:

Guards may be required between phases at certain times to protect the government perimeter. This responsibility of security will be the responsibility of the GC.

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E. Document Control:

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

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

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

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

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

Officer upon request.

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

Contracting Officer.

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

VA.

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

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. No on-site parking is available. No personal vehicles shall be parked in the laydown area or construction area at any time for any reason.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only. The most recent code in place at the time of contract award shall be used, enforced.

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

E84-2008 ..........Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

2013 Edition of NFPA 10...Standard for Portable Fire

Extinguishers

2015 Edition of NFPA 30...Flammable and Combustible Liquids

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Code

2014 Edition of NFPA 51B...Standard for Fire Prevention During

Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

2017 Edition of NFPA 70...National Electrical Code

2013 Edition of NFPA 241...Standard for Safeguarding

Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

July, 2013-29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for

Construction

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

Engineer and Facility Safety Officer for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the COR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

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

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 11 G l R distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide security and smoke-tight separations between the areas that are described in phasing requirements and adjoining areas.

Construct partitions of gypsum board on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install

Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices. Temporary partition system having the salient characteristics of the “Edge Guard” system shall be used during the construction of stud and drywall temp partitions.

Temporary partitions shall be primed and painted on the side facing the public to provide adjust free cleanable surface.

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

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

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with

29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

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

K. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with

Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with the

COR and Facility Safety Officer. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COR.

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

COR and Facility Safety Officer.

M. Temporary Heat Detectors: The Contractor shall install Temporary

Heat Fire Detection connected to the building Fire Detection

Master System in new spaces, new square footage, attached or adjacent to existing RHJ VAMC occupancy. This Heat Fire

Detection shall be in place concurrent to close in or dry-in of the new space. This Heat Fire Detection system shall meet all the requirements of Section 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm.

This Heat Fire Detection of the new square footage shall be temporary and shall be completely removed following activation of the new fire suppression Wet Pipe Sprinkler System. The new space shall not be accepted by the Government until the Wet Pipe

Sprinkler System is completely installed and accepted and the

Heat Fire Detection system for the new space is decommissioned and demolished.

N. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with the COR. Obtain permits from the Facility Safety Officer at least 36 hours in advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

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

Officer.

P. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas, inside existing buildings and inside additions under construction. Smoking is prohibited in separate and detached buildings under construction. Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the station except in government designated smoking areas.

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

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

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.

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.

C. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be limited in the SOW as shown on the drawings per each phase.

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

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

COR where required by limited working space.

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

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 the Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by the 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.

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

COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the 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.

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Contractor will need written approval from COR to proceed to next phase. 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. Contractor to allow 15 days between phases after completion of punch list. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Medical Center Director, COR and

Contractor, as follows:

See Project Construction Phasing chart at the end of this specification and phasing discussion on drawings.

H. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the

Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the COR.

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

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Medical Center

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

INSTALLATIONS.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are not required to be entirely removed and are to be abandoned shall be sealed, capped or plugged. 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.

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

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

OF ROADWAYS.

O. Construction Fencing:

1. Construction Fence: When required to separate public areas from construction or laydown areas, construction fencing shall be used. The Construction Fence shall meet the requirements of the

US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual

EM385-1-1 latest edition, paragraph 04.A.04 and all of the following requirements.

2. Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a construction fence meeting the minimum requirements below:

a. Submit a fencing plan to the COR for approval prior to beginning construction. At minimum, the plan shall provide the following:

i. Cut sheets for posts, rails, fencing and gauge of fencing, tensioner bands, carriage bolts, posts, tension bars, and other items to create a fully-functioning chain link fence system. Chain Link

Fencing System

ii. Provide a drawing of proposed fencing layout

iii. Provide signage samples

iv. Provide screening fabric samples

b. Contractor to provide a fully-functioning chain link fence system, minimum seven (2.1m) tall, from the highest public area grade. Include all tensioner bands, carriage bolts, posts, tension bars, and other items for a fully functioning chain link fence system. Fencing system shall be made of galvanized steel. Fence shall be uniform and consistent around the perimeter. No gaps shall be permitted. Excessively corroded, warped, or damped fencing shall be repaired or replaced.

c. Fencing fabric is to be properly tensioned and taut. Missing links are unacceptable. Unclamped ends protruding above the top rail to below the bottom rail is unacceptable. Fence ties shall be used to secure the fencing to the top and bottom rails, as needed, to prevent gaps and ridges in the fencing. Bailing wire, General Requirements 01 00 00 -plastic ties, and other attachments are unacceptable.

d. Fence posts shall be secured in concrete, anchored to existing concrete with an engineered anchor bolt system, or attached to permanent structures. Fence ‘feet’, sand bags, tie-downs, or other attachments are specifically disallowed unless a variance is approved in writing by the COR. When fencing is removed, damaged concrete or structures shall be repaired to match existing.

e. At minimum, two inward-swinging man-gates shall be provided by the Contractor to allow egress to construction or laydown areas. Man-gates shall be secured via padlocks and chain, or other COR-approved variance. Locks shall be provided by the

Contractor and allow for VA-provided cores to be installed. Keys shall be cored per the COR. Chain and padlock should be arranged such that the contractor can open the lock with a contractor key and the VA can open with a VA key.

f. Vehicle gates shall be provided by the Contractor, if necessary for work. Vehicle gates shall be heavy-duty, swing-type, on rolling casters with stops, blocks, indentions, or other

COR-approved holding measure to prevent un-manned gate movement.

Vehicle gates shall be secured via padlock and chain, or other

COR-approved variance. Locks shall be provided by the Contractor and allow for VA-provided cores to be installed. Keys shall be cored per the COR.

g. ‘Caution – Construction Area’ signage shall be attached to fencing at regular intervals. ‘Hard-Hat Area’, ‘Caution –

Construction Area’, and other signage, as deemed necessary by the

COR, shall be displayed near man-gates and vehicle gates. The

COR shall approve the signage layout.

h. Fencing construction screening fabric shall be provided by the Contractor and attached to the public side of the fence.

Screening fabric shall be of neutral color, wind shedding, and approved by the COR. Screening fabric shall be attached to the

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 2 fencing by the Contractor, and be taut.

I. All gates shall remain locked at all times to prevent unauthorized or accidental entry.

J. If, at any time, the COR or CSO believes that these requirements are insufficient to protect the public from construction activities, the Contractor shall make the changes requested by the COR.

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. All requirements to be followed under this section can be found in Safety Requirements 01 35 26 Section 1.12.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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 the Medical Center.

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

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which does 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 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.

C. 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.

1.11 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

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

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

(including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

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

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA – N/A

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES – N/A

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK – N/A

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications. One set must be left onsite during the full time of work. This set shall only be maintained by the GC.

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

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

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

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

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

Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

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

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are

General Requirements 01 00 00 - 27 completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

D. Contractor shall take note of the loading limitations of pile supported roadways Charlie and Delta Streets. Load Limits for both Charlie and Delta Street shall be the limits prescribed for

Delta Street on CD100 General Note 28. The load limit for the concrete pile supported parking slabs north and west of the RHJ

VAMC is 50 PSF with a maximum wheel load of 2500 lbs. The

Contractor shall take all measures necessary to prevent overloading these load capacity limited areas. Damage to these areas by overloading shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Any repairs necessary shall be engineered and corrected by the contractor to the satisfaction of the

Government.

1.17 COR'S FIELD OFFICE – N/A

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – N/A

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR…