Final Reissue CD Specifications Vol I.pdf

Expand Parking Garage and Add Overhead Walkway

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN

Contract 36C249-19-C-0168, PO 621Z90002 Project 621-332

VOL. I of II

SPECIFICATIONS

Final Construction Documents

REISSUE

Prepared for

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 1639 Medical Center Pkwy, Suite 400 Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Prepared by

3603 NW 98th Street, Suite B Gainesville, Florida 32606

August 10, 2020

Design, Inc.

Expand Parking Garage and Add Overhead Walkway Final Construction Documents

Contract 36C249-19-C-0168, PO 621Z90002, Project 621-332

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents 09-19 AD

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15 AD

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18 AD

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 04-13 AD

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 AD

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 AD

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 AD

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 AD

01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19 W

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 AD

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 AD

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 AD

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16 AD

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 AD

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

03 41 33 Precast Structural Pretensioned Concrete 02-19 W

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 W

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16 W

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17 W

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 W

05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16 W

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18 W

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 FD

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 02-16 W

07 17 00 Bentonite Waterproofing - - W

07 18 00 Vehicular Traffic Coatings - - W

07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 05-15 W

07 19 00 Water Repellents - - W

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16 FD

07 41 13 Metal Roof Panels - - FD

07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 08-18 FD

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 FD

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 FD

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 FD

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17 W

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16 W

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 FD

08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 02-16 FD

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16 FD

08 42 29.23 Sliding Automatic Entrances - - FD

08 71 00 Door Hardware 08-19 FD

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 FD

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15 FD

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15 FD

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 FD

09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 10-15 FD

09 91 00 Painting 01-16 FD

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 W

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18 FD

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 21 00 Traction Gearless Machine Room-less Elevators 10-18 FD

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression - - AD

21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe System 06-15 AD

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System 06-15 AD

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 AD

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

22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-15 AD

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 AD

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 AD

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 AD

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 AD

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 AD

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

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 AD

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 AD

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15 AD

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 04-11 AD

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 AD

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

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

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

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17 AD

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 AD

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 AD

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 AD

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 AD

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 AD

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17 AD

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17 AD

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26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 AD

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18 AD

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18 AD

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 AD

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

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

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

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 10-18 AD

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

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11 AD

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 AD

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11 AD

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16 AD

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12 AD

31 31 16 Soil Treatment for Subterranean Termites - - AD

31 63 26 Drilled Caissons 10-12 W

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15 AD

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16 W

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 06-18 W

32 31 20 Ornamental Steel Fences and Gates - - FD

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-16 FD

32 90 00 Planting 08-16 AD

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17 AD

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13 AD

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17 AD

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SPECIFICATIONS

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

INDEX OF DRAWINGS

SHEET

NO.

DWG.

GENERAL

G001 TITLE PAGE AND SITE LOCATION MAP 1

G002 INDEX OF DRAWINGS AND SUMMARY OF BID ALTERNATES 2

G003 ARCHITECTURAL RENDERINGS 3

G101 GROUND LEVEL LIFE SAFETY PLAN 4

G002 2ND LEVEL LIFE SAFETY PLAN 5

G103 3RD LEVEL LIFE SAFETY PLAN 6

G104 4TH LEVEL LIFE SAFETY PLAN 7

G105 TOP LEVEL LIFE SAFETY PLAN 8

CIVIL

C001 GENERAL NOTES, CIVIL NOTES, UTILITY NOTES 9

C100 EXISTING CONDITIONS, BASE FILE 10

C120 SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN 11

C130 SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN DETAILS 12

C150 GEOTECH SOIL BORING LOCATIONS PHASES I AND II 13

C200 DEMOLITION PLAN SURFACE STRUCTURES 14

C201 DEMOLITION PLAN COURTYARD ENLARGED VIEW 15

C210 CIVIL LAYOUT PLAN 16

C220 PRIORITY SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION 17

C230 PRIORITY STORM WATER CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION 18

C240 UTILITY DETAILS SANITARY AND STORM WATER 19

C300 FINAL SITE WORK – GROUND LEVEL 20

C310 FINAL SITE WORK – COURTYARD GRADING 21

C320 SITE SURFACING, SIGNAGE AND STRIPING PLAN 22

C330 CIVIL DETAILS 23

C400 SITE UTILITY PLAN – EXISTING WATER 24

C410 SITE UTILITY PLAN – WALKWAY-COURTYARD PROFILE 25

C420 SITE UTILITY DETAILS - WATER 26

C500 CONSTRUCTION HAUL ROUTE & TRAFFIC ROUTING PLAN 27

L100 CIVIL LANDSCAPE PLAN GARAGE 28

L101 CIVIL LANDSCAPE PLAN COURTYARD 29

ARCHITECTURAL

A101 GROUND LEVEL STRIPING PLAN 30

A102 2ND LEVEL STRIPING PLAN 31

A103 3RD LEVEL STRIPING PLAN 32

A104 4TH LEVEL STRIPING PLAN 33

A105

TOP LEVEL STRIPING PLAN

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A106 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN 35

A106.1 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN – LANDSCAPE PLAN 36

A106.2 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN 37

A106.3 SPRINKLER PLAN 38

A107 BRIDGE PLAN AND VESTIBULE 39

A108 ROOF PLAN BRIDGE AND VESTIBULE 40

A109 REFLECTED SOFFIT PLAN OF BRIDGE 41

A110 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN OF BRIDGE 42

A201 WEST EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS 43

A202 SOUTH EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS 44

A203 EAST EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS 45

A204 NORTH EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS 46

A205 BRIDGE SECTION, HANDRAIL AND MISC WATERPROOFING 47

A205.1 LARGE SCALE BRIDGE DETAIL 48

A301 BRIDGE SECTIONS 49

A310 WALL SECTIONS 50

A311 WALL SECTIONS 51

A410 DETAIL STAIR PLANS, SECTIONS STAIR #3 52

A411 DETAIL STAIR PLANS, SECTIONS STAIR #1 53

A412 DETAIL STAIR PLANS, SECTIONS STAIR #4 54

A413 DETAIL ELEVATOR AND STAIR PLANS, SECTIONS ELEVATOR #2 55

A414 DETAIL ELEVATOR, SECTIONS ELEVATOR #4 56

A415 DETAILS 57

A416 DETAILS 58

A417 PLANS, ELEVATIONS, DETAILS NEW VESTIBULE AT DOMICILIARY 59

A418 NEW VESTIBULE FRAMING PLAN, SECTIONS AND DETAILS 60

A419 SUPPLEMENTAL WINDOW-WALL SUPPORT FRAME 61

A431 DOOR, ROOM FINISH SCHEDULES AND DOOR DETAILS 62

ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS

AG101 GROUND LEVEL GRAPHICS PLAN 63

AG102 2ND LEVEL GRAPHICS PLAN 64

AG103 3RD LEVEL GRAPHICS PLAN 65

AG104 4TH LEVEL GRAPHICS PLAN 66

AG105 TOP LEVEL GRAPHICS PLAN 67

AG601 GRAPHICS SIGN SCHEDULE & DETAILS 68

STRUCTURAL

S001 GENERAL NOTES 69

S002 GENERAL NOTES 70

S100 FOUNDATION PLAN & DETAILS 71

S101 GROUND LEVEL PLAN 72

S102 2ND LEVEL PLAN 73

S103 3RD LEVEL PLAN 74

S104 4TH LEVEL PLAN 75

S105 TOP LEVEL PLAN 76

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S106 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE FOUNDATION PLAN & DETAILS 77

S107 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PLANS 78

S108 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ROOF PLAN 79

S210 LIGHTWALL ELEVATION 80

S211 LIGHTWALL DETAILS 81

S212 LIGHTWALL/SHEARWALL DETAILS 82

S220 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ELEVATIONS 83

S401 COLUMN PLAN DETAILS 84

S402 COLUMN PLAN DETAILS 85

S410 STAIR NO. 1 ENLARGED PLANS 86

S420 ELEVATOR NO. 2 ENLARGED PLANS 87

S430 STAIR NO. 3 ENLARGED PLAN 88

S440 STAIR/ELEVATOR NO. 4 ENLARGED PLANS 89

S450 STAIR & ELEVATOR DETAILS 90

S451 STAIR & ELEVATOR DETAILS 91

S510 PRECAST BEAM DETAILS 92

S511 PRECAST TEE DETAILS 93

S512 PRECAST TEE DETAILS 94

S520 STRUCTURAL DETAILS 95

S521 STRUCTURAL DETAILS 96

S551 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE DETAILS 97

S552 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE DETAILS 98

S601 LAP SPLICE SCHEDULES 99

MECHANICAL

M100 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS PLAN 100

M600 MECHANICAL DETAILS AND SCHEDULES 101

PLUMBING

P001 LEGENDS, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS 102

P002 PHOTOS – EXISTING CONDITIONS 103

P101

EXISTING PLUMBING SYSTEMS PLAN - GROUND AND

SECOND LEVELS

P103 EXISTING/NEW PLUMBING SYSTEMS PLAN - THIRD LEVEL 105

P201 PLUMBING SYSTEMS PLAN - GROUND LEVEL 106

P202 PLUMBING SYSTEMS PLAN - SECOND LEVEL 107

P203 PLUMBING SYSTEMS PLAN - THIRD LEVEL 108

P204 PLUMBING SYSTEMS PLAN - FOURTH LEVEL 109

P205 PLUMBING SYSTEMS PLAN - TOP LEVEL 110

P206 PLUMBING RISER DIAGRAMS 111

P700 DETAILS 112

FIRE PROTECTION

F001 LEGENDS, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS 113

F101 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - GROUND LEVEL 114

F102 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - SECOND LEVEL 115

F103 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - THIRD LEVEL 116

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F203 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - THIRD LEVEL 117

F204 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - FOURTH LEVEL 118

F205 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - TOP LEVEL 119

F206 FIRE PROTECTION RISER DIAGRAMS 120

ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS AND NOTES 121

E100 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - SITE 122

E102

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - GARAGE GROUND AND

SECOND LEVELS

E103

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - GARAGE THIRD LEVEL

AND TOWER ROOFS

E122

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - BUILDING 160 – GROUND AND

SECOND FLOORS

E200 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN - NEW WORK 126

E201

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING, POWER & SYSTEMS PLAN –

GARAGE GROUND LEVEL

E202

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING, POWER & SYSTEMS PLAN –

GARAGE SECOND LEVEL

E203

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING, POWER & SYSTEMS PLAN –

GARAGE THIRD LEVEL

E204

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING, POWER & SYSTEMS PLAN –

GARAGE FOURTH LEVEL

E205

ELECTRICAL LIGHTING, POWER & SYSTEMS PLAN –

GARAGE FIFTH LEVEL

E211 ENLARGED ELEVATOR AND STAIR PLANS - ALL LEVELS 132

E213 ELECTRICAL PLANS - BRIDGE 133

E222 ENLARGED PLANS - BUILDING 160 GROUND AND SECOND FLOORS 134

E300 POWER RISER AND GROUNDING DIAGRAMS 135

E301 FIRE ALARM RISER AND ELEVATOR RECALL DIAGRAMS 136

E302 SYSTEMS RISER DIAGRAM 137

E400 LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE AND LIGHTING CONTROLS (TLCP) 138

E401 LIGHTING CONTROLS (LCP) 139

E500 ELECTRICAL DETAILS 140

E501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS 141

E502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS 142

E600 PANEL SCHEDULES AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 143

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

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1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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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 be subject to the conditions imposed by any and/or all Memorandums of Agreement or other document executed by the VA under the National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental

Policy Act, or other law that controls the impacts of federal construction projects.

i. SEE NEPA INVESTIGATION TITLED:

ii. Environmental Assessment (Raptor Environmental, January

2015)

B. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for PROJECT 621-332, EXPAND

PARKING GARAGE AND ADD OVERHEAD WALKWAY as required by drawings and specifications.

C. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer.

D. Offices of AKEA DESIGN, INC., 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.

E. 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.

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F. 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) - AMENDED 7/29/20

A. BASE BID ITEM, Construct Expansion of Existing Parking Garage, which includes general construction; fourth level and fifth level of garage with fourth level extended over Bradford Pear Lane; installed

Elevators #2 and controls in existing towers; new Stair #4 /

Elevator #4 on north side; pedestrian control grilles on all garage levels as indicated; overhead walkway with security screening from third level to Building 160 Domiciliary; all alterations, paving, grading, structural, mechanical, architectural, civil/site, utility, electrical work, necessary removal of existing structures, and certain other items. Estimated completion time 365 days.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: Construct Expansion of Existing Parking Garage, which includes general construction; fourth level and fifth level of garage with fourth level extended over Bradford Pear Lane; installed

Elevators #2 and controls in existing towers; new Stair #4 /

Elevator #4 on north side; pedestrian control grilles on all garage levels as indicated; overhead walkway with security screening from third level to Building 160 Domiciliary; all alterations, paving, grading, structural, mechanical, architectural, civil/site, utility, electrical work, necessary removal of existing structures, and certain other items. EXCEPT DEDUCT pedestrian control grilles on garage structure. Estimated completion time 365 days.

C. ALTERNATE NO. 2: Construct Expansion of Existing Parking Garage, which includes general construction; fourth level and fifth level of garage with fourth level extended over Bradford Pear Lane; installed

Elevators #2 and controls in existing towers; new Stair #4 /

Elevator #4 on north side; pedestrian control grilles on all garage levels as indicated; overhead walkway with security screening from third level to Building 160 Domiciliary; all alterations, paving, grading, structural, mechanical, architectural, civil/site, utility, electrical work, necessary removal of existing structures, and certain other items. EXCEPT DEDUCT pedestrian control grilles on garage structure and DEDUCT Stair #4 and Elevator #4. Estimated completion time 335 days.

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D. ALTERNATE NO. 3: Construct Expansion of Existing Parking Garage, which includes general construction; fourth level and fifth level of garage with fourth level extended over Bradford Pear Lane; installed

Elevators #2 and controls in existing towers; new Stair #4 /

Elevator #4 on north side; pedestrian control grilles on all garage levels as indicated; overhead walkway with security screening from third level to Building 160 Domiciliary; all alterations, paving, grading, structural, mechanical, architectural, civil/site, utility, electrical work, necessary removal of existing structures, and certain other items. EXCEPT DEDUCT pedestrian control grilles on garage structure, and DEDUCT Stair #4 and Elevator #4, and DEDUCT

Overhead walkway from third level to Building 160 Domiciliary.

Estimated completion time 240 days.

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. Verify identification requirements for all construction workers required by the Medical Center. Confirm with

COR the Photo ID requirements for all workers.

2. Before starting work, the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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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 Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

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 Contracting Officers Representative (COR)for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project, including toolboxes 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”.

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.

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

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

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C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

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

Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any

Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings, or as determined by the COR.

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, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and

Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

G. Phasing: The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a

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1. Site Mobilization

2. Site Preparation

3. Select Demolition

4. Select Underground Utility Construction

5. Garage Expansion

6. Walkway Construction

7. Site Demobilization

To ensure 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 ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR, and

Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: PARKING GARAGE EXPANSION

Phase II: ADD OVERHEAD WALKWAY

H. Building(s) No.(s) 160 will be occupied during performance of work;

but immediate areas of alterations (pedestrian walkway connection to

Bldg 160) will be vacated.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches).

Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

J. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C

(40 degrees F) (indoor work areas isolated from occupied areas) at all times, except as otherwise specified: remainder of work is outside and does not have a requirement to maintain a minimum temperature.

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.

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, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

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

Engineer] [Chief of Facilities Management]. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections

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

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 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

00 01 10 - 9 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, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the

Government and not the Contractor.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are 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.

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 Article, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

00 01 10 - 10 a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

3. Any features of the area of 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 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.

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D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

(SECTION 1.8 APPLIES ONLY FOR WALKWAY CONNECTION TO BUILDING 160)

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

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

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR and Facility ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

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

2. This section applies to a specific project activity. Discuss requirements with COR for specific activities.

C. Medical Center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions may be established by the

Medical Center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition:

1. The COR and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that

00 01 10 - 12 pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

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

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

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by

COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

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

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

Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire-retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COR and Medical

Center.

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

Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have

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ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the

HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units.

Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the Medical

Center.

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

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

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently. Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the Medical

Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc.

transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

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

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

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

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E. Final Cleanup:

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

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

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

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES,

AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract.

The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract

00 01 10 - 15 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.

(Note: Paragraph D: The disturbed surface area may exceed one acre.

Contractor shall contact Tennessee Department of Environmental &

Conservation, Division of Water Resources, shall produce an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, and shall apply for NPDES permit.

Further, see specification 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL

CONTROLS, and DRAWINGS, for additional information and requirements.)

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the appropriate medical center office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some

00 01 10 - 16 requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Prevention of erosion and sediment transport off project site or into the storm water conveyance system;

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

- Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

- Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.11 RESTORATION

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

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

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's 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.

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

SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

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

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by

Geotechnical Engineer: S&ME, Inc., 1413 Topside Road, Louisville, TN 37777.

a. Final Report of Geotechnical Exploration, New Parking Garage, James H. Quillen VAMC, Mountain Home, Tennessee, S&ME, Inc., August 20, 2014.

b. Report of Geotechnical Exploration, Elevated Walkway, James H.

Quillen VAMC, Mountain Home, Tennessee, S&ME, Inc., October

18, 2019.

(FAR 52.236-4)

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

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the 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 and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall

00 01 10 - 18 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.

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines…