621-22-1-5082-0005_PN621-18-111 Bid Specs Vol1 10-04-21.pdf

VA PN 621-18-111

Renovate Building 8 Phase 2 Deficiencies Volume 1 of 3 Divisions 00 Through 14 October 26, 2015 (ORIGINAL) Revised June 24, 2021 Revised October 21, 2021.

Department of Veterans Affairs James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Mountain Home, TN 37684

Construction Documents

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-13 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-08 01 33 23 Master Submittal List 01 41 00 Air Barrier System 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 11 Sustainable Design Requirements 02-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 04-13 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-11

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

10-1203 30 53 Cast-in-Place Concrete (Short Form)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 09-11 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06-13 06 52 13 Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) 06 65 00 Plastic Simulated Wood

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 03-09 07 31 26 Slate Shingles 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 12-13 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 07 84 00 Firestopping 10-11 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 12-11

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 10-12 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies

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08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 10-11 08 52 13 Aluminum-clad Wood Double Hung Windows 08 71 00 Door Hardware 12-13 08 80 00 Glazing 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 10-11

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 10-11 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 07-13 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 02-13 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 05-12 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-13 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 10-11 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 03-11 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-11 09 91 00 Painting 07-13

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 13 00 Directories 11-11 10 14 00 Signage 11-11 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 05-12 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 10 51 00 Lockers 11-11 10 81 19 Architectural Bird Control

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 11-11 12 36 00 Countertops

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 21 00 Electric Traction Elevators 09-11

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VOLUME 2

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 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 12-09 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 02-10 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 12-09 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 05-11 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 01-14 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 01-14 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 12-09 22 14 29 Sump Pumps 01-11 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 02-10 22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 01-14

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

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

Generation Equipment 11-10

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

11-10

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 05-11 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 05-11 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-10 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 03-10 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 02-10 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-10 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-10 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-09 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-10 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-09 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12 23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 04-11 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

23 31 30 NADCA HVAC Air-Distribution System Cleaning

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VOLUME 3

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-12 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 12-12 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 12-12 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-12 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14 26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 12-12 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-12 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 12-12 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 12-12 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 12-12 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 12-12 26 43 13 Surge Protector Device 12-12 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 12-12

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 11-09 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 10-06 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 12-05 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-05 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-13 27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 06-13 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 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 06-13 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control Systems 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 10-12 31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 32 17 23 Pavement Markings

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32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 32 90 00 Planting 10-11

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Drainage

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ORIGINAL PROJECT:

621-14-135 Renovate Building 8

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center

Mt. Home, Tennessee

RELEASE DATE:

April 15, 2015

SECTION 00 01 13

PROJECT SEALS PAGE

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FOLLOW ON PROJECT:

621-18-111 Renovate Building 8 Phase 2

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center

Mt. Home, Tennessee

RELEASE DATES:

June 24, 2021

Oct 04, 2021

OWNER:

Department of Veterans Affairs

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Text Box *NOT ALL SPECIFICATION SECTIONS WILL BE APPLICABLE TO THIS REQUIREMENT, HOWEVER ALL SECTIONS FROM THE ORIGINAL PROJECT HAVE BEEN PROVIDED FOR REFERENCE. UTILIZATION OF SPECIFICATIONS TO THE EXTENT NEEDED TO PERFORM REQUIREMENTS OF PROJECT 621-18-111 RENOVATE BUILDING 8 PHASE 2.

**REFER TO PROVIDED SUPPLEMENT OF ORIGINAL PROJECT 621-14-135 DRAWING FOR GENERAL DETAILS, FIXTURE SCHEDULES, ELECTRICAL PANELS, RISER DIAGRAMS AND THE LIKE TO AS BACKGROUND AND SUPPORT TO COMPLETE FOLLOW ON PROJECT 621-18-111.

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 TYPICAL ACCESSIBILITY DETAILS

GI100 BASEMENT FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI101 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI102 SECOND FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI103 THIRD FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI104 BASEMENT FLOOR DEPARTMENT PLAN

GI105 FIRST FLOOR DEPARTMENT PLAN

GI106 SECOND FLOOR DEPARTMENT PLAN

GI107 THIRD FLOOR DEPARTMENT PLAN

GC101 CONSTRUCTION PHASING PLANS

CIVIL

CD-1 EXISTING CONDITIONS/DEMOLITION PLAN

CS-1 SITE PLAN

CU-1 GRADING/DRAINAGE/UTILITY PLAN

CL-1 LANDSCAPE PLAN

GS008 SITE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

GS009 SITE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

SS001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

SS101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SS102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

SS103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN

SS301 FRAMING SECTIONS & DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

AD100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

AD101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

AD102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

AD103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

AD104 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - DEMOLITION

AD105 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - DEMOLITION

AD110 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

AD111 BASEMENT PLAN - LEAD-BASED PAINT ABATEMENT

AD112 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

AD113 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - LEAD-BASED PAINT ABATEMENT

AD114 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

AD115 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - LEAD-BASED PAINT ABATEMENT

AD116 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

AD117 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - LEAD-BASED PAINT ABATEMENT

AE001 ABBREVIATIONS, LEGENDS, SYMBOLS AND PARTITION TYPES

AE002 DETAILS

AS101 SITE PLAN

AE100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

ALT-AE100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - ALTERNATE

AE100A BASEMENT DIMENSION PLAN

ALT-AE100A BASEMENT DIMENSION PLAN - ALTERNATE

AE101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

AE101A FIRST FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN

AE102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

AE102A SECOND FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN

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AE103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN

ALT-AE103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - ALTERNATE

AE103A THIRD FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN

ALT-AE103A THIRD FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN - ALTERNATE

AE104 ROOF PLAN

AE105 BASEMENT FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE106 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE107 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE108 THIRD FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE202 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE301 BUILDING AND WALL SECTIONS

AE302 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE303 SECTION DETAILS

AE401 ENLARGED PLANS AND DETAILS

AE402 ENLARGED PLANS AND DETAILS

AE501 INTERIOR DETAILS

AE601 DOOR SCHEDULE

AE602 DOOR SCHEDULE, DOOR AND WINDOW ELEVATIONS

AE603 DOOR HEAD, JAMB AND THRESHOLD DETAILS

AE701 MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS

AF100 BASEMENT FINISH PLAN

AF101 FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AF102 SECOND FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AF103 THIRD FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AF601 FINISH SCHEDULE

AF602 FINISH SCHEDULE

AF603 FINISH SCHEDULE

AI101 ENLARGED PLANS

AI102 ENLARGED PLANS

AI103 ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

AI104 TOILET PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

AI105 TOILET PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

AI106 TOILET PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

AI107 TOILET PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

AI108 TOILET PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

AI109 ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

FIRE ALARM

FA001

FA100

ALT-FA100

FA101

FA102

FA103

ALT-FA103

FA104

FIRE ALARM MATRIX, RISER, LEGEND AND NOTES

BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - FIRE ALARM

BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - FIRE ALARM - ALTERNATE

FIRST FLOOR PLAN - FIRE ALARM

SECOND FLOOR PLAN - FIRE ALARM

THIRD FLOOR PLAN - FIRE ALARM

THIRD FLOOR PLAN - FIRE ALARM - ALTERNATE

ROOF PLAN - FIRE ALARM

FIRE SUPPRESSION

FX001 LEGEND, NOTES AND DETAILS

FXD100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

FXD101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

FXD102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

FXD103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

FXD104 ATTIC FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

FX100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

FX101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FX102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

FX103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN

FX104 ATTIC FLOOR PLAN

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PLUMBING

P001 LEGEND, NOTES AND SCHEDULES

PS101 PLUMBING SITE PLAN

PD100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

PD101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

PD102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

PD103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

PL100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - WASTE

ALT-PL100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - WASTE - ALTERNATE

PL101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - WASTE

PL102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - WASTE

PL103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - WASTE

ALT-PL103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - WASTE - ALTERNATE

PP100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - SUPPLY

ALT-PP100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - SUPPLY - ALTERNATE

PP101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - SUPPLY

PP102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - SUPPLY

PP103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - SUPPLY

ALT-PP103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - SUPPLY - ALTERNATE

PP301 PLUMBING BASEMENT WASTE RISER DIAGRAM

PP302 PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR WASTE RISER DIAGRAM

PP303 PLUMBING SECOND FLOOR WASTE RISER DIAGRAM

PP304 PLUMBING THIRD FLOOR WASTE RISER DIAGRAM

PP401 DETAILS

MECHANICAL

M001 LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

MS101 SITE PLAN

MD100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

MD101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

MD102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

MD103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

MD104 ROOF PLAN - DEMOLITION

MH100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - DUCTWORK

ALT-MH100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN 0 DUCTWORK - ALTERNATE

MH101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - DUCTWORK

MH102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DUCTWORK

MH103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - DUCTWORK

ALT-MH103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - DUCTWORK - ALTERNATE

MH104 MECHANICAL ATTIC PLAN

MH105 MECHANICAL ROOF PLAN

MP100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - PIPING

ALT-MP100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - PIPING -ALTERNATE

MP101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PIPING

MP102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - PIPING

MP103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PIPING

ALT-MP103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - PIPING - ALTERNATE

MP104 ATTIC PLAN - PIPING

M301 SECTIONS

M401 ENLARGED MECHANICAL ROOM PLANS

M402 ENLARGED MECHANICAL ROOM PLANS

M501 DETAILS

M502 DETAILS

M503 DETAILS

M504 DETAILS

M505 DETAILS

M601 SCHEDULES

M602 SCHEDULES

M603 SCHEDULES

M604 SCHEDULES

M605 SCHEDULES

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M701 CONTROLS

M702 CONTROLS

M703 STEAM AND HEATING HOT WATER FLOW SCHEMATIC/CONTROLS

M704 CHILLED WATER FLOW SCHEMATIC AND CONTROLS

M705 CHILLED WATER PIPING RISER

M706 HEATING HOT WATER PIPING RISER

ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES, LEGENDS AND GENERAL NOTES

E002 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE AND NOTES

ES101 SITE PLAN - ELECTRICAL

ES102 ENLARGED SITE PLAN - ELECTRICAL

ED100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

ED101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

ED102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

ED103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

ED104 ROOF PLAN - DEMOLITION

EL100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - LIGHTING

ALT-EL100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - LIGHTING - ALTERNATE

EL101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - LIGHTING

EL102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - LIGHTING

EL103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - LIGHTING

ALT-EL103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - LIGHTING - ALTERNATE

EP100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - POWER

ALT-EP100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - POWER - ALTERNATE

EP101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - POWER

EP102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - POWER

EP103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - POWER

ALT-EP103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - POWER - ALTERNATE

EP104 ROOF ELECTRICAL PLAN

EP105 LIGHTNING PROTECTION PLAN AND DETAILS

EY100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - SYSTEMS

ALT-EY100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - SYSTEMS - ALTERNATE

EY101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - SYSTEMS

EY102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - SYSTEMS

EY103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - SYSTEMS

ALT-EY103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - SYSTEMS - ALTERNATE

E501 DETAILS

E502 DETAILS

E503 DETAILS

E504 DETAILS

E601 POWER RISER DIAGRAM

E701 PANEL SCHEDULES

E702 PANEL SCHEDULES

E703 PANEL SCHEDULES

E704 PANEL SCHEDULES

E801 CONNECTION SCHEDULES

E802 CONNECTION SCHEDULES

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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 doors and windows, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for RENOVATION OF BUILDING

8 FOR ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITION DEFICIENCIES as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Contracting Officer.

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 designated “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:

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

10-hour or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training, as determined by RE/COR acting as the

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Construction Safety Committee.

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. (BASE BID):

The contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, labor, supervision, and quality control to perform work for VA Project #621-18-111 “Renovate Building 8 Phase 2 at the James H Quillen VA Medical Center, Mt. Home, TN, in accordance with the information as graphically indicated on “Construction Documents” drawings dated JUNE 24, 2021, and Specifications Volume I of III, Volume II of III and Volume III of III dated JUNE 24, 2021. Work includes,completing the construction of several features of work left unfinished at the completion of Phase 1. These features of work will include general construction, renovations, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, utility systems, and the necessary removal of existing construction. The primary areas of work are on the 3rd floor and exterior improvements, while some miscellaneous work in other areas of the building may be required to support completion of all third floor and exterior features required by this Sow. Features of work to be completed include: preparation of floors for finished flooring;

installation of finished flooring and wall base (rubber & wood); completion of some metal stud partition walls, drywall installation and preparation; finish wall preparation for paint and wall coverings; finish ceiling preparation and painting; acoustical ceiling tile systems; installation of doors and hardware;

installation of wood window and door trim; wood window sills; finished wood & laminate casework and solid surface counter tops; bathroom finishes including paint, tile, partitions, sinks, counters and accessories; IT room data racks, patch panels, accessories, all data cable terminations therein and testing;

demo temporary lighting, new lighting, rework heads and completion of fire sprinkler system; HVAC duct work flex drops and ceiling grill transitions; integration of all ceiling mounted items such as lights, HVAC grills, speakers, fire alarm devices, etc; clean HVAC return an supply ducts; test and balance HVAC system;

test and adjust HVAC controls system; and complete setup and testing of PACS system. Infection Control measures shall be employed at all times. A risk assessment (ICRA) will be provided prior to execution of work, but plan for Level II minimum. Use of a window trash shoot will be required where necessary. All employees shall use the East stairwell for access to the job. When completed, all systems as graphically indicated and verbally described on the drawings and specifications shall be coordinated and fully functional. The construction time allocated for completion of the work is 180 calendar days.

B. (ALTERNATE NO. 3):

Work for Alternate #3 is the same as the Base Offer and Includes Alternate #1 and Alternate #2, in addition to Deducts specified as Alternate #3, which Includes:

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All existing soffit wood brackets are to remain. Sand, caulk, and finish paint all existing soffit wood brackets. The construction time allocated for completion of the work is 480 Calendar Days.

E. (ALTERNATE NO. 4):

Work for Alternate #4 is the same as the Base Offer and includes Alternate #1, Alternate #2 and Alternate #3, in addition to Deducts specified as Alternate #4, which Includes:

ARCHITECTURAL- Complete demolition work and abatements as shown on AD100, and AD111 for the basement floor. Complete the patching and repairing of all floor systems and exterior walls only as shown on AE100. Omit all work associated with proposed interior wall partitions, ceilings, flooring, doors, and finishes with the exception of proposed work associated with the enclosure of but not limited to mechanical, electrical, IT, Elevator, and Telephone rooms as necessary for the proper function and code compliance of floors above as shown on AE100 &

AE100A.

PLUMBING- Complete demolition work and abatements as shown on PD100 for the basement floor. Omit all piping, plumbing fixtures, and associated systems not required for the proper function and code compliance of floors above.

MECHANICAL- Complete demolition work and abatements as shown on MD100 for the basement floor, the new VAVs, ductwork, piping, and controls shall be deleted as indicated in the construction documents. No fans shall be installed for the battery charging room and locker room.

ELECTRICAL- Complete demolition work and abatements as shown on ED100 for the basement floor. Omit all electrical work on the third level with the exception of: Provide the complete electrical distribution system including panelboards, and feeders for both the normal, and emergency systems. Provide all Life Safety related systems. Provide scheduled lighting, wiring devices, and branch circuit distribution in the essential equipment rooms to be constructed. Provide the telecommunications infrastructure including IT rooms, complete structured cabling (copper and fiber), cable tray to the extent that it will not interfere with finishing operations to be completed at a later date, horizontal cabling, devices, security components (card readers and cameras) essential for operations. Throughout unfinished areas, install a quantity of 24, 4-foot, 2-lamp fluorescent strip fixtures with wire guards. Install and circuit with adequate occupancy sensors to available breaker in the Life Safety panelboards. The construction time allocated for completion of the work is 420 Calendar Days.

F. (ALTERNATE NO. 5):

Work for Alternate #5 is the same as the Base Offer and includes Alternate #1, Alternate #2, Alternate #3, and Alternate #4, in addition to Deducts specified as Alternate #5, which Includes:

ARCHITECTURAL- Complete demolition work and abatement as shown on AD103 for the third floor. Complete the patching and repairing of all floor systems and exterior walls only as shown on AE103. Omit all work associated with proposed interior wall partitions, ceilings, flooring, doors, and finishes with the exception of proposed work associated with the enclosure of but not limited to mechanical, electrical, IT, Elevator, and Telephone rooms as necessary for the proper function, and code compliance of floors below as shown on AE103 & AE103A

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PLUMBING- Complete demolition work and abatements as shown on PD103 for the third floor. Omit all piping, plumbing fixtures, and associated systems not required for the proper function, and code compliance of floors below.

MECHANICAL- Complete demolition work and abatement as shown on MD103 for the third floor. The new VAVs, ductwork, piping, and controls shall be deleted as indicated in the construction documents.

ELECTRICAL-Complete demolition work and abatements as shown on ED103 for the basement floor. Omit all electrical work on the third level with the exception of: Provide the complete electrical distribution system including panelboards, and feeders for both the normal and emergency systems. Provide all Life Safety related systems. Provide scheduled lighting, wiring devices and branch circuit distribution in the essential equipment rooms to be constructed. Provide the telecommunications infrastructure including IT rooms, complete structured cabling (copper and fiber), cable tray to the extent that it will not interfere with finishing operations to be completed at a later date, horizontal cabling, devices, security components (card readers and cameras) essential for operations. Throughout unfinished areas, install a quantity of 24, 4-foot, 2-lamp fluorescent strip. The construction time allocated for completion of the work is 390 Calendar Days.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, Contract Documents may be obtained from the same website the solicitation was posted.

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

Contractor's expense.

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.

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2. 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 can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours.

2. The guard shall have communication devices to report events as directed by VA police.

3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

D. 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

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

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”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

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.

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Renovate Building 8 Phase 2 James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Mountain Home, TN

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

101-2012.............Life Safety Code

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

4. VHA Directive 2005-007

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 and Facility Safety Officer for review for compliance with VHA Directive 2005-007, NFPA 101 and NFPA

241. Prior to beginning work, all employees of the contractor and/or any subcontractors 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. Provide documentation to the

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COR that all construction workers 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 distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3 m (10 feet).

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between existing IT closets, construction areas, 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. At door openings, install Class C, 3/4 hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

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

H. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA

241 and NFPA 10.

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

J. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with the COR. Obtain permits from facility Safety Officer at least 24 hours in advance.

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

L. 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.

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

N. 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.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

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

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

E. Workmen are subject to rules of the Medical Center applicable to their conduct. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

F. 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. Use of such equipment and tools may also be limited in and around historic buildings and structures by the terms of agreements reached under the

National Historic Preservation Act; consult the COR for the terms of any such agreements.

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

2. 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.

G. 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:

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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.

H. 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. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, the COR and Contractor, as follows:

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Phase 1: COMMUNICATIONS AND DATA PROTECTION

Existing IT closet 102 feeds the entire west end of the medical center. Existing telephone closet B016B feeds the entire north side of the medical center. Contractor shall maintain, protect and secure, throughout the entire duration of the project. Contractor shall perform work indicated in details B5 and B7 this sheet, and as approved by the COR.

Phase 2: ABATEMENT

Once IT closet 102 and telephone closet B016B have been isolated, protected and secured, and approved by the COR, contractor shall begin abatement of the asbestos-containing-materials and lead-based paint as shown and described in the contract documents.

Phase 3: DEMOLITION

Upon completion of all abatement activities and approved by the COR contractor shall begin demolition work as shown and described in the contract documents.

Phase 4: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

Upon completion of all demolition activities and approved by the

COR, contractor shall begin general construction work as shown and described in the documents.

I. Building No. 8 3rd floor will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to

Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

J. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1 m (eight feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375 mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25 mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by the COR.

K. When the construction site 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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L. 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, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY 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 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.

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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.

M. 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.

N. 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. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

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

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

ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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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. Any features of the building landscape designated by VA for protection or other special treatment per historic preservation standards or agreements (See 1.33).

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

5. 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 and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

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

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

852.236-88).

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

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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.