36C24718R0231-002.pdf

VA247-12-C-0091

Renovate Mental Health Units #509-12-104 Volume 1 of 2 Divisions 00 Through 14 February 10, 2017

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Department of Veterans Affairs 1 Freedom Way Augusta, GA 30904

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Renovate Mental Health Units VA #509-12-104 Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center HDG #12015 Augusta, GA 09-01-12

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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VOLUME I

SECTION TITLE DATE

DIVISION 00 – SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 00 10 Table of Contents 9-12 00 01 13 Project Seals Page 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 06-11 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-10 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-08 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-11 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 08-12 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 05-12

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 06-10

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 07-11 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 09-11

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 09-11 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 05-10

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 03-09 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 09-11 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 10-11

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 02-09 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-10 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 02-12 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 10-11 08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 12-09

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08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 10-11 08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 10-11 08 71 00 Door Hardware 09-11 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 12-09 08 80 00 Glazing 12-10

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00.01 Schedule for Finishes – F-Wing 10-11 09 06 00.02 Schedule for Finishes – G-Wing 10-11 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 07-10 09 27 13 Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plaster Fabrications 10-11 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 02-12 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 05-12 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 10-10 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 10-11 09 65 16.13 Linoleum Flooring 07-10 09 65 19 Resilient Flooring Accessories 03-11 09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 05-11 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-11 09 91 00 Painting 04-09 09 96 59 High-Build Glazed Coatings 04-10 09 97 33.10 Resinous Coating Systems for Walls and Ceilings (RES-W) 11-10

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 23 Tackboards 11-11 10 13 00 Directories 11-11 10 14 00 Signage 11-11 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 11-11 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-11 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 11-11 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 11-11

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 05-15 12 36 00 Countertops 05-10

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 08-11

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT (NOT USED)

VOLUME II

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 11-09 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 05-08

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 04-11 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 12-09 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 05-11 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-11

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22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 12-09 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 12-09 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 03-11 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 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 Insulation 05-11 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 04-11 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 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11 23 82 00 Radiant Hot Water Heating Units 04-11 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11 23 84 13 Electric Room Humidifiers 09-09

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 09-10 26 05 21 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables (600

Volts and Below) 09-10

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 09-10 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 09-10 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 09-10 26 24 16 Panelboards 09-10 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 04-09 26 29 11 Motor Starters 09-10 26 29 21 Disconnect Switches 09-10 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 04-09

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 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 10-06 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 01-10

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

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28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 14 00 Adjustable Roof Paver System 10-12

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 TYPICAL ACCESSIBILITY DETAILS

GI100 BUILDING INFORMATION

GI101 "F" WING LIFE SAFETY FLOOR PLAN

GI103 "F" WING ARCHITECTURAL EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PHASING PLAN

GI105 TYPICAL FRAMING DETAILS AND PARTITION TYPES

GI106 UL ASSEMBLIES

GI107 UL ASSEMBLIES

GI108 OVERALL ICRA PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

A001 ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS

A002 ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS & MATERIALS LEGEND

AD101 "F" WING ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

AE101 "F" WING ARCHITECTURAL OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

AE102a "F" WING PARTIAL ARCHITECTURAL DIMENSION FLOOR PLAN

AE102b "F" WING PARTIAL ARCHITECTURAL DIMENSION FLOOR PLAN

AE102c "F" WING PARTIAL ARCHITECTURAL DIMENSION FLOOR PLAN

AE105a "F" WING PARTIAL ARCHITECTURAL EQUIPMENT & SIGNAGE FLOOR PLAN

AE105b "F" WING PARTIAL ARCHITECTURAL EQUIPMENT & SIGNAGE FLOOR PLAN

AE105c "F" WING PARTIAL ARCHITECTURAL EQUIPMENT & SIGNAGE FLOOR PLAN

AE107a "F" WING PARTIAL ARCHITECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE107b "F" WING PARTIAL ARCHITECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE107c "F" WING PARTIAL ARCHITECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

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AE109 "F" & "G" WING OUTDOOR COURTYARD DIMENSION FLOOR PLAN

AE201 "F" & "G" WING EXISTING AND NEW EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE202 NEW "F" & "G" WING EXTERIOR COURTYARD ELEVATIONS

AE401 TYPICAL ENLARGED PLANS

AE402 TYPICAL ENLARGED PLANS

AE403 TYPICAL ENLARGED PLANS

AE404 NURSE STATION ENLARGED PLANS

AE405 NURSE STATION BELOW COUNTERTOP ENLARGED PLAN

AE501 CASEWORK DETAILS

AE502 PLAN, CEILING, AND MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS

AE503 PLAN, CEILING, AND MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS

AE601 DOORS, WINDOWS, FRAMES, ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

AE602 "F" WING DOOR SCHEDULE

AE604 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

AE605 SIGNAGE DETAILS

AI101 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS

AI102 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS

AI103 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS

AI104 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS

AI105 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS

AF101 "F" WING ARCHITECTURAL FINISH FLOOR PLAN

AF103 ENLARGED FINISH FLOOR PLAN

AF601 "F" WING ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

FIRE ALARM

FA001 FIRE ALARM MATRIX, RISER, LEGEND AND NOTES

FA101 "F" WING OVERALL FIRE ALARM FLOOR PLAN

FA103 MECHANICAL ROOMS AND OUTDOOR COURTYARD - FIRE ALARM PLANS

FIRE PROTECTION

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FX001 FIRE PROTECTION LEGEND, NOTES, AND DETAILS

FDX101 "F" WING OVERALL FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN

FX101 "F" WING OVERALL FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

PLUMBING

PL001 PLUMBING LEGEND, NOTES AND SCHEDULES

PD101 "F" WING OVERALL PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

PL101 "F" WING OVERALL PLUMBING PLAN- WASTE & VENT

PL102 "F" WING OVERALL PLUMBING PLAN- WATER & MED GAS

PL401 ENLARGED PLUMBING PLANS

PL501 PLUMBING DETAILS

PL502 PLUMBING WASTE RISER DIAGRAMS

PL503 PLUMBING WASTE RISER DIAGRAMS

MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

MD101 "F" WING MECHANICAL DUCTWORK PLAN - DEMOLITION

MD102 "F" WING MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - DEMOLITION

MD401 MECHANICAL ROOM 2E100 PLAN - DEMOLITION

MH101 "F" WING MECHANICAL DUCTWORK PLAN - NEW WORK

MP101 "F" WING MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - NEW WORK

M401 MECHANICAL ROOM 2E100 PLAN - NEW WORK

M403 WING "F" AND WING "G" MECHANICAL ROOF OVERALL PLAN

M501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M701 MECHANICAL CONTROL DIAGRAM

M702 MECHANICAL CONTROL DIAGRAMS

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ELECTRICAL

E001 SYMBOLS, LEGENDS AND NOTES

E002 LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE

ED101 "F" WING ELECTRICAL OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

ED103 MECHANICAL ROOM PLANS - DEMOLITION

EL101 "F" WING ELECTRICAL OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - LIGHTING

EL103 MECHANICAL ROOMS AND OUTDOOR COURTYARD PLANS - LIGHTING

EP101 "F" WING ELECTRICAL OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - POWER

EP103 MECHANICAL ROOMS AND OUTDOOR COURTYARD PLANS - POWER

EP104 WING "F" AND WING "G" ELECTRICAL ROOF OVERALL PLAN

EY101 "F" WING ELECTRICAL OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - SYSTEMS

EY103 MECHANICAL ROOMS AND OUTDOOR COURTYARD-SYSTEMS PLANS

E501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E601 ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAM

E701 PANEL SCHEDULES

E702 PANEL SCHEDULES

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 Not used

1.13 Not used

1.14 Not used

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 Not used

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 Not used

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 Not used

1.24 TESTS

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1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENTFURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.28 Not used

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 Not used

1.32 Not used

1.33 Not used

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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 structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Renovate Mental Health Unit

(2F & 2G) at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

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

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

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

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a

OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

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1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the

10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course 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. VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during Construction, dated

9/22/2011 in its entirety is made a part of this section.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, ”Renovate Mental Health Units”, VA Project #509-12-104. Work includes demolition, general construction, alterations, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work, laboratory equipment, utility systems, fire protection and certain other items.

B. ALTERNATE NO. 1: Delete the replacement of existing exterior glazing with new exterior glazing, and all associated work, except for installation of new exterior glazing in existing spandrel units, Wing

F.

C. ALTERNATE NO. 2: Delete improvements to existing exterior courtyards, Wing F.

1. Delete equipment items “Outdoor projection screen” and “Movie poster frame” at the end of the Equipment Schedule on drawing sheets

AE105a, AE105b, AE105c.

2. Delete all work indicated on drawing sheets AE109 and AE202.

3. Delete all finish work for Outdoor Courtyard 2F237 indicated on drawing sheet AF101.

4. Delete entire finish schedule row for room number 2F237 on drawing sheet AF601.

5. Delete power and communications receptacles for rooms 2F237 and

2G237. Delete speakers and conduit runs to speakers.

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, five sets of specifications and drawings will be furnished. These drawings and specifications will consist of those returned by prospective bidders.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at

Contractor's expense, from electronic PDF 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.

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. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the COR 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.

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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.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

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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.

4. 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.

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

Officer.

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

7. Notify the COR immediately when there is a loss or compromise of

“sensitive information”.

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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.

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

E84-2009.............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010..............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2009.............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2011..............National Electrical Code

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241-2009.............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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 COR 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 by 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 smoke-tight separations between the areas that are described in phasing requirements and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) 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.

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At door openings, install Class C, 3/4 hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

2. Install 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 installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with the

COR.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to the COR.

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. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.

L. 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. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall

01 00 00 - 8 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.

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

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

COR at least 48 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.

P. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest 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 COR. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the COR 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

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With the written consent of the COR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the COR, 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 52.23610)

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

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

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

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

Phase I:

Phase II:

H. Building will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

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

2. The First Floor below and the Third and Fourth Floors above the project areas will remain occupied during the project duration.

I. When a project area of work is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

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

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2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

J. 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

COR’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification

Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, and 27

05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the 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 the COR may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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. 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.

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 of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a

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01 00 00 - 13 report, signed by both, to the COR. 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 buildings.

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 the

COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by

Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.2362) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.2434 and VAAR 852.23688).

C. ReSurvey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough resurvey 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. Resurvey 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

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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. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment

(ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to the COR and Facility ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

1. All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center.

C. Medical center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A

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01 00 00 - 15 baseline of conditions may be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition:

1. The COR and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

2. In case of any problem, the medical center, along with assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

D. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by the COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the COR. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the Medical Center and Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof one-hour temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust.

Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access.

Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes

01 00 00 - 16 may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COR and Medical Center.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High

Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at

95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other pre-filter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm

(24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently.

Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

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f. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended.

g. There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

h. At completion, remove construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.

E. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

2. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

3. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

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 disposed of as follows:

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

COR.

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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 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 52.2369)

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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.

1.11 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 52.2434 and VAAR 852.23688) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.2362).

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1.12 NOT USED.

1.13 NOT USED.

1.14 NOT USED.

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.

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 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.

1.17 NOT USED.

1.18 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 compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by the COR. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

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.

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 which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

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:

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1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators.

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. The

COR will designate the specific existing service elevator(s)that the

Contractor may use and the times that the designated elevator can be used for daily use and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor…