621 15 101 CORRECT ADMIN BLDG 20 ENVIR COND DEF BID DOCUMENTS SPECIFICATIONS VOL 1A.pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 1 OF 2 (Divisions 00-09)

Correct Admin Bldg. 20 Environment and

Condition Deficiencies

VA Project Number: 621-15-101

Department of Veterans Affairs MidSouth Healthcare Network

Quillen VA Medical Center

Lamont Street & Veterans Way Johnson City, TN 37604

Bid Documents

March 15, 2021

36C24919D0021 36C24919N0640 Raymond-Pond SDVOSB JV, LLC

1224 Royal Drive Suite 100

Conyers, GA 30094

RAYMOND PROJECT NUMBER – 1418.020

POND PROJECT NUMBER – 1200392

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Project No. 621-15-101 March 15, 2021

Correct Admin Bldg.20 Environment and Condition Deficiencies Bid Documents

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SECTION 00 01 07

PROFESSIONAL SEALS

1.1 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

A. Architect:

1. Richard K. Perkins

2. Virginia #0401006332

3. Responsible for Divisions 02-12.

B. Fire Protection Engineer:

1. Brandon T. Hofstead

2. Georgia #037581

3. Responsible for Division 21 and Section 28 31 00.

C. Mechanical Engineer:

1. Charles A. Hanning III

2. Alabama #29025-E

3. Responsible for Divisions 22-23.

D. Electrical Engineer:

1. Floyd A. Keels

2. Tennessee #114650

3. Responsible for Division 26.

E. Telecommunication Designer:

1. Thomas Higgins

2. RCDD #348504

3. Responsible for Divisions 27-28.

F. Civil Engineer:

1. Tanya L. Norman

2. Georgia #038055

3. Responsible for Divisions 31-34.

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 07 Professional Seals

00 01 10 Table of Contents

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements (VISN 9 Mountain Home) 03-20

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 03-20

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

Submittal Register

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

07 31 26 Slate Shingles 02-16

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 08-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 56 19 Pass Windows 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

VOLUME 2

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15

10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 08-16

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

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DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

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

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15

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

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation

Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

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26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

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

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

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

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers 04-18

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-001 COVER SHEET & SHEET INDEX

G-002 GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

G-003 BUILDING CODE SUMMARY & DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATES

G-100 BASEMENT LIFE SAFETY PLAN

G-101 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

G-102 SECOND FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

CIVIL

C-001 GENERAL NOTES, LEGEND, & ABBREVIATIONS

C-110 DEMOLITION, SITE, UTILITY, & EROSION CONTROL PLAN

C-501 CONSTRUCTION & EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

C-502 CONSTRUCTION & EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

A-001 ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS

A-002 GENERAL & STRUCTURAL NOTES

AD100 BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

AD101 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD102 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD103 ATTIC DEMOLITION PLAN

AD104 ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN

AD110 BASEMENT PLAN - HAZARDOUS AREA REPORT

AD111 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - HAZARDOUS AREA REPORT

AD112 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - HAZARDOUS AREA REPORT

AD130 BASEMENT DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AD131 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AD132 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AD901 DEMOLITION PHOTOS

A-100 BASEMENT NEW WORK PLAN

A-101 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

A-102 SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

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A-103 ATTIC NEW WORK PLAN

A-104 ROOF NEW WORK PLAN

A-130 BASEMENT NEW WORK REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-131 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-132 SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-202 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-401 ENLARGED PLAN, ELEVATION AND SECTION OF INTERIOR STAIRS

A-402 ENLARGED PLAN, ELEVATION AND SECTION OF INTERIOR STAIRS

A-403 ENLARGED PLAN, EXTERIOR STAIR, & ADA RAMP DETAILS

A-404 MECHANICAL ROOM 212 ENLARGED PLAN & ATTIC ACCESS LADDER

DETAILS

A-501 PARTITION TYPES & DETAILS

A-502 REFLECTED CEILING DETAILS

A-503 REFLECTED CEILING DETAILS

A-504 MILLWORK DETAILS

A-505 CORNER GUARD AND MISCELLANEIOUS DETAILS

A-506 MISCELLANEOUS DETAIL

A-507 ACCESS WALL OPENING DETAILS

A-508 STANDARD FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS

A-509 CONCRETE DETAILS

A-510 DOWNSPOUT AND GUTTER DETAILS

A-511 ROOF DETAILS

A-601 DOOR SCHEDULE, DOOR TYPES, & FRAME TYPES

A-602 WINDOW SCHEDULE & DETAILS

INTERIORS

IG100 BASEMENT SIGNAGE PLAN

IG101 FIRST FLOOR SIGNAGE PLAN

IG102 SECOND FLOOR SIGNAGE PLAN

IG160 BASEMENT FINISH PLAN

IG161 FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN

IG162 SECOND FLOOR FINISH PLAN

IG171 FIRST FLOOR ACCESSORY PLAN

IG172 SECOND FLOOR ACCESSORY PLAN

IG201 LOBBY ENLARGED PLANS & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

IG202 STAFF LOUNGE, WATER FOUNTAIN, & SHOWER ELEVATIONS

IG203 FIRST FLOOR RESTROOM ELEVATIONS

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IG204 SECOND FLOOR RESTROOM ELEVATIONS

IG501 SHOWER DRAIN, THRESHOLD, & TRANSITION DETAILS

IG571 MOUNTING HEIGHTS & DETAILS

IG601 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE & TYPICAL MOUNTING HEIGHTS

IG602 SIGNAGE DETAILS

IG603 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE & LEGEND

IG604 ACCESSORY SCHEDULE

FIRE PROTECTION

F-001 FIRE PROTECTION GENERAL NOTES & LEGEND

F-100 BASEMENT FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

F-101 FIRST FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

F-102 SECOND FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

F-103 ATTIC FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

FA100 BASEMENT FIRE ALARM PLAN

FA101 FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN

FA102 SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN

F-501 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, & SCHEDULES

PD100 BASEMENT PLUMBING SANITARY & VENT DEMOLITION PLAN

PD101 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING SANITARY & VENT DEMOLITION PLAN

PD102 SECOND FLOOR PLUMBING SANITARY & VENT DEMOLITION PLAN

PD200 BASEMENT PLUMBING WATER DEMOLITION PLAN

PD201 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING WATER DEMOLITION PLAN

PD202 SECOND FLOOR PLUMBING WATER DEMOLITION PLAN

P-100 BASEMENT PLUMBING SANITARY & VENT NEW WORK PLAN

P-101 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING SANITARY & VENT NEW WORK PLAN

P-102 SECOND FLOOR PLUMBING SANITARY & VENT NEW WORK PLAN

P-103 ATTIC PLUMBING SANITARY AND VENT NEW WORK PLAN

P-104 ROOF PLUMBING SANITARY AND VENT NEW WORK PLAN

P-200 BASEMENT PLUMBING WATER NEW WORK PLAN

P-201 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING WATER NEW WORK PLAN

P-202 SECOND FLOOR PLUMBING WATER NEW WORK PLAN

P-601 PLUMBING DETAILS

P-602 PLUMBING DETAILS

P-603 COLD AND HOT WATER RISER SCHEMATIC

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P-604 WASTE AND VENT RISER SCHEMATIC

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES

M-002 MECHANICAL ABBREVIATIONS AND LEGENDS

MD100 BASEMENT MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MD101 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MD102 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MD103 ATTIC MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MD104 ROOF MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

M-100 BASEMENT MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLAN

M-101 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLAN

M-102 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLAN

M-103 ATTIC MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLAN

M-104 ROOF MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLAN

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AND SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL NOTES & ABBREVIATIONS

E-002 ELECTRICAL LEGEND

ED100 ELECTRICAL BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

ED101 ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

ED102 ELECTRICAL SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

EL100 ELECTRICAL BASEMENT LIGHTING PLAN

EL101 ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN

EL102 ELECTRICAL SECOND FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN

EL103 ELECTRICAL ATTIC LIGHTING PLAN

EP100 ELECTRICAL BASEMENT POWER PLAN

EP101 ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN

EP102 ELECTRICAL SECOND FLOOR POWER PLAN

EP103 ELECTRICAL ATTIC POWER PLAN

E-131 LIGHTNING PROTECTION PLAN

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-601 ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAM AND FEEDER SCHEDULE

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E-611 LUMINAIRE AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

E-621 PANEL SCHEDULES

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

T-001 TELECOM GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS, & LEGEND

TD-100 BASEMENT TELECOMMUNICATION DEMOLITION PLAN

TD-101 FIRST FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATION DEMOLITION PLAN

TD-102 SECOND FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATION DEMOLITION PLAN

T-100 BASEMENT TELECOMMUNICATION PLAN

T-101 FIRST FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATION PLAN

T-102 SECOND FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATION PLAN

T-110 BASEMENT SECURITY PLAN

T-111 FIRST FLOOR SECURITY PLAN

T-112 SECOND FLOOR SECURITY PLAN

T-401 ENLARGED SECOND FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATION ROOM

T-501 TELECOMMUNICATION DETAILS

T-502 SECURITY DETAILS

T-601 TELECOMMUNICATION RISER DIAGRAM

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for 621-15-101 Correct Admin

Building 20 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

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C. 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 workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Refer to Standard Form 1442 Solicitation, Offer, and Award.

B. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE NO.1: Deduct costs for material and labor to replace the roof. All other items on roof required to complete other scope plus roof repairs around those penetrations must stay included in base bid.

C. Period of Performance (PoP) will be established with each task order at time of request and negotiated therein.

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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer and COR so that security arrangements such as badging and access can be coordinated and 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 COR. (No patient, visitor or staff shall be allowed in photo’s)

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

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including

01 00 00 - 3 tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

Locking cores for locks provided by the contractor conforming to

“BEST” SFIC may be provided upon request to allow access as described above.

2. The General Contractor shall ensure secure coordination of lock cylinder manufacture and have all permanent lock cylinders sent directly to the VA locksmith(s) for permanent installation. See

Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

3. The General Contractor may be issued keys, upon request, for mechanical and electrical room access and other hospital areas requiring access during construction. The Contractor will be responsible for the safe keeping and use of these keys. Unauthorized use is prohibited. Replacement of any lost keys and rekeying of all associated locks will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Type and quantity of keys and locks will be coordinated on a task order basis. Lost keys will be charged a minimum of $50 ea. and rekeying will be a minimum of $100 per lock.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Subcontractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits may be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

Coordinate need with COR at time of award.

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, and 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 removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

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

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR. Space availability is limited and not guaranteed. Available locations are subject to change.

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

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

1. Do not store materials and equipment anywhere 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 workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation. Keep roads clear of construction

01 00 00 - 6 materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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 (NOT USED)

H. Part(s)of Buildings or Area(s) outlined in each task order scope of work may be occupied during performance of work. The Government, in advance, in accordance with the approved phasing of each task order, but no later than 14 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor, will vacate immediate areas of alteration. Work hours may vary, therefore coordination of work schedule with hospital hours for the work area will need to occur prior to award of task order.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against damage, 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 construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting, etc. to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

I. Construction Fence: Where applicable, before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m

(seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area or storage yard. Construction area/laydown yard will be coordinated with COR before award of task order. Provide pedestrian and/or vehicle gates as

01 00 00 - 7 required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum

375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to within 25mm (one inch) above grade. Fence to include privacy screening. Gates shall be kept closed at all times, except when in use. Contractor shall keep gates locked at all times when construction personnel are not present.

Contractor to provide its own lock. The VA will provide an additional lock to daisy-chain all gates to allow VA personnel access for inspection, safety and security. Security of work and storage areas are the responsibility of the Contractor. Fencing shall be removed at the end of each task order, contract period of performance, when no longer needed, or when directed by or coordinated with the COR.

J. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) and maximum of 27 degree C (80 degree F) at all times, except as otherwise specified or required by materials manufacturers storage and installation requirements or conditions coordinated prior to award of task order.

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.

3. Perform housekeeping duties daily. Keep work site free from slips, trips and fall hazards. Properly dispose of all construction debris daily. Store materials neatly and out of pathways. Do not obstruct emergency egress.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gas, sewer or air pipes, 01 00 00 - 8 or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or fire protection or communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers, electricity, fire protection systems, or communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Chief of Engineering and Medical Center

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

INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, 01 00 00 - 9 payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes etc., and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines crosses existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

Contractor is responsible for all traffic control routing and signage. An approved traffic control plan shall be submitted and approved prior to work activities that will affect traffic and access to the hospital.

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

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in the 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 building(s) or areas of building(s) in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting

Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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 discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

4. Designated areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR.

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

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

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the

01 00 00 - 12 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 workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

1.10 RESTORATION

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

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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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 workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished is for the Contractor's information. The

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

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

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidder(s) upon request to the Contracting Officer and/or COR at the

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work, logs of borings, local and regional geological data etc., and consult local experts, and after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of

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

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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

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

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

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

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

(FAR 52.236-17)

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

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of

01 00 00 - 15 appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

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

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

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

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

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

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

4. Lines and elevations of roads, streets and parking lots.

E. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to COR.

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

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

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1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

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

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop and submit a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of

Construction at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit two sets and on electronic version (scanned PDF) of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract.

The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the

Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the

Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the

Contactor and the Contracting Officer. The warranty management plan shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

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1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

With each warranty, furnish the name, address and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives’ nearest project location.

2. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, and transformers.

3. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating:

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Names and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Names, addresses and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

f. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

g. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

h. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.

i. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

j. Organizations, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

k. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

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4. The plans for attendance at the 4-month and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the Government.

5. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

6. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the construction period of performance.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge to the Contractor the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these

01 00 00 - 19 requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor.

This point of contact will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.

Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours, and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and…