Atch 3 Specifications 03262025.pdf

100% Construction Documents Submittal: Specifications

Revision 01 – March 26, 2025 Department of Veterans Health Administration

A/E Upgrade Fire Alarm System at the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS)

Project No. 626A4-23-203

Contract 36C24923C0105

Alvin C. York Campus

3400 Lebanon Road

Murfreesboro, TN 37129

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400

Murfreesboro TN 37129

Prepared by:

GDM of Oregon

REVISION 01 NOTES, MARCH 26, 2025

• Added Section 00 10 10 Table of Contents

• Added Section 01 45 00 Quality Control

• Added Section 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

• Added Section 26 00 41 Underground Electrical Construction

• Revised Section 31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form)

• Reordered specification sections to match table of contents

• Throughout entire specification package, clarified that days refer to calendar days.

• Corrected list of drawing sheets in Section 00 01 15.

• Reconciled 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems and 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems with the requirements of 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements to clarify the A/E has been hired to provide commissioning services

• Removed references to Sustainable Construction Requirements from:

o Section 32 17 23 Pavement Markings o Section 32 90 00 Planting

• Removed references to Lightning Protection from:

o Section 01 00 00 General Requirements o Section 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding For Electrical Systems o Section 28 05 00 Common Work Results For Electronic Safety And Security o Section 28 05 26 Grounding And Bonding For Electronic Safety And Security

• For 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding For Electrical Systems, removed unused references to o Section 26 22 00, LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS: Low-Voltage Transformers.

o Section 26 24 13, DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARDS: Low-Voltage Distribution Switchboards.

• Corrected reference Related Work “G” from 31 20 11- Earth Work to 31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) in the following specification sections:

o Section 28 05 13 Conductors And Cables For Electronic Safety And Security o Section 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

• Removed the following references from 26 24 16 Panelboards:

o Section 25 10 10, ADVANCED UTILITY METERING o Section 26 09 23, LIGHTING CONTROLS o Section 26 43 13, SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES

• Removed the following references from 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study o Section 26 13 13, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCHGEAR:

o Section 26 13 16, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE FUSIBLE INTERRUPTER SWITCHES o Section 26 23 00, LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR o Section 26 24 13, DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARDS o Section 26 24 19, MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS o Section 26 32 13, ENGINE GENERATORS o Section 26 36 23, AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES

• Removed references to 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications from the following specification sections:

o Section 32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements o Section 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

TVHS 100% Construction Documents Murfreesboro, TN Revision 01 03/26/2025

Upgrade Fire Alarm System at the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) Project No. 626A4-23-203

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10

Volume 1

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS # of Pages

00 01 10 Table of Contents………………………………………………………………….3

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets…………………………………………………….6

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements……………………………………………………….33

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules………………………………………………………………….9

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples…….8

01 35 26 Safety Requirements………………………………………………………….46

01 42 19 Reference Standards………………………………………………………….10

01 45 00 Quality Control…………………………………………………………………….12

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services…………………………………….13

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management………………………………….6

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements………………….42

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition…………………………………………………………………………………….4

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (NOT USED)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping……………………………………………………………………………….7

07 91 00 Joint Sealants…………………………………………………………………………12

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes……………………………………………………….5

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09 29 00 Gypsum Board……………………………………………………………………………….4

09 91 00 Painting……………………………………………………………………………………….18

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)

Volume 2

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (NOT USED

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations.11

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables……………………………………………………………………………………………….9

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems………………………………………………………………………………………….10

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems….13

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction……………….12

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study………………………………………………………………………………………………….5

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems……………………4

26 24 16 Panelboards……………………………….……………………………………………….7

26 27 26 Wiring Devices………………………………………………………………………….8

Volume 3

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security………………………………………………………………………………48

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28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security………………………………………………………………………………20

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security…………………………………………………………………………………8

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security…………………………………………………………………………….16

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems…………………………………………………………………….4

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm…………………………………………….50

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form)………………………………………………….18

31 23 19 Dewatering…………………………………………………………………………………….6

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements…………………………………………………………………………….17

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving………………………………………………………………………….6

32 17 23 Pavement Markings………………………………………………………………….6

32 90 00 Planting……………………………………………………………………………………….25

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

SECTION 00 01 15

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

Page Sheet Number Sheet Name

GENERAL

1 G-001 COVER SHEET

2 G-002 INDEX

3 G-003 CAMPUS MAP

4 G-004 INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT

5 G-005 PRE-CONSTRUCTION RISK ASSESSMENT

6 G-006 PHASING AND WORK HOURS

7 G-020 WALL PENETRATION DETAILS

8 G-021 WALL PENETRATION DETAILS

CIVIL

9 CG-001 GENERAL NOTES

10 CE-100 OVERALL EXISTING CIVIL SITE PLAN

11 CS-100 OVERALL CIVIL SITE PLAN

12 CS-101 FIRE ALARM SITE PLAN

13 CS-102 FIBER OPTIC SITE PLAN

14 CS-103 FIBER OPTIC SITE PLAN

15 CS-104 FIBER OPTIC SITE PLAN

16 CS-105 FIBER OPTIC SITE PLAN

17 CS-106 FIBER OPTIC SITE PLAN

18 CS-107 FIBER OPTIC SITE PLAN

19 CS-108 FIBER OPTIC SITE PLAN

20 CS-109 FIBER OPTIC SITE PLAN

21 CS-110 FIBER OPTIC SITE PLAN

22 CS-111 FIBER OPTIC SITE PLAN

23 CS-112 FIBER OPTIC SITE PLAN

24 CS-113 FIBER OPTIC SITE PLAN

25 CS-200 SYSTEM CIRCUIT SITE PLAN

26 CJ-101 CIVIL - DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

27 EG-001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

FIRE ALARM

28 FA-G1 LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS, SHEET SCHEDULE

29 FA-G2 FIRE ALARM CODES AND STANDARDS

30 FA-G3 FIRE ALARM SITE PLAN

*Building Group A -

BLDG 1

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31 FD-001-G

BUILDING 1 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION FLOOR

PLAN

32 FD-001-1 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 1 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

33 FD-001-1A.1 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 1A NORTH FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

34 FD-001-1A.2 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 1A SOUTH FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

35 FD-001-1B.1 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 1B NORTH FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

36 FD-001-1B.2 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 1B SOUTH FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

37 FD-001-104 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 4 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

38 FD-001-AT BUILDING 1 ATTIC FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

39 FA-001-G BUILDING 1 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

40 FA-001-1 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 1 FIRE ALARM PLAN

41 FA-001-1A.1 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 1A NORTH FIRE ALARM PLAN

42 FA-001-1A.2 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 1A SOUTH FIRE ALARM PLAN

43 FA-001-1B.1 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 1B NORTH FIRE ALARM PLAN

44 FA-001-1B.2 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 1B SOUTH FIRE ALARM PLAN

45 FA-001-104 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 4 FIRE ALARM PLAN

46 FA-001-AT BUILDING 1 ATTIC FIRE ALARM PLAN

47 FA-001.9 ENLARGED PLAN & ELEVATIONS

BLDG 2

48 FD-002-G BUILDING 2 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

49 FD-002-A BUILDING 2 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

50 FA-002-G BUILDING 2 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

51 FA-002-A BUILDING 2 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM PLAN

BLDG 3

52 FD-003-G BUILDING 3 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

53 FD-003-A BUILDING 3 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

54 FD-003-B BUILDING 3 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

55 FD-003-AT BUILDING 3 ATTIC FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

56 FA-003-G BUILDING 3 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

57 FA-003-A BUILDING 3 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM PLAN

58 FA-003-B BUILDING 3 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM PLAN

59 FA-003-AT BUILDING 3 ATTIC FIRE ALARM PLAN

BLDG 105

60 FD-105-G

BUILDINGS 105 & 149 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM

DEMOLITION

61 FA-105-G BUILDINGS 105 & 149 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

BLDG 117

62 FD-117-G BUILDLING 117 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

63 FD-117-A BUILDING 117 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

64 FA-117-B BUILDING 117 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM PLAN

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65 FA-117-G BUILDING 117 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

66 FA-117-A BUILDING 117 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM PLAN

67 FD-117-B BUILDING 117 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

BLDG 120

68 FD-120-BSMT

BUILDING 120 BASEMENT LEVEL FIRE ALARM

DEMOLITION

69 FD-120-G BUILDING 120 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

70 FD-120-A BUILDING 120 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

71 FA-120-BSMT BUILDING 120 BASEMENT LEVEL FIRE ALARM PLAN

72 FA-120-G BUILDING 120 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

73 FA-120-A BUILDING 120 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM PLAN

*Building Group B - Bldg 12-15

74 FD-012-G

BUILDING 12, 13, 14 & 15 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM

DEMOLITION

75 FA-012-G

BUILDING 12, 13, 14 & 15 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM

PLAN

76 FA-012.9 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

Bldg 16

77 FD-016-G BUILDING 16 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

78 FA-016-G BUILDING 16 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

Building 90

79 FD-090-G BUILDING 90 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

80 FA-090-G BUILDING 90 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

*Building Group C

81 FD-112-G

BUILDING 112, 146 & 147 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM

DEMOLITION

82 FA-112-G

BUILDING 112, 146 & 147 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM

OVERALL PLAN

83 FA-112.9 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

*Building 4

84 FD-004-BSMT BUILDING 4 LEVEL BSMT FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

85 FD-004-G.1 BUILDING 4 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

86 FD-004-G.2

BUILDING 4 LEVEL G CONNECTORS FIRE ALARM

DEMOLITION

87 FD-004-A BUILDING 4 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

88 FA-004-BSMT BUILDING 4 LEVEL BSMT FIRE ALARM PLAN

89 FA-004-G.1 BUILDING 4 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

90 FA-004-G.2 BUILDING 4 LEVEL G CONNECTORS FIRE ALARM PLAN

91 FA-004-A BUILDING 4 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM PLAN

92 FA-004.9 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

*Building 5

93 FD-005-G.1 BUILDING 5 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

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94 FD-005-G.2

BUILDING 5 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM CONNECTORS

DEMOLITION

95 FD-005-A BUILDING 5 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

96 FD-005-B BUILDING 5 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

97 FD-005-AT BUILDING 5 LEVEL ATTIC FIRM ALARM DEMOLITION

98 FA-005-G.1 BUILDING 5 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

99 FA-005-G.2 BUILDING 5 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM CONNECTORS PLAN

100 FA-005-A BUILDING 5 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM PLAN

101 FA-005-B BUILDING 5 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM PLAN

102 FA-005-AT BUILDING 5 LEVEL ATTIC FIRE ALARM

103 FA-005.9 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

*Building 6

104 FD-006-G BUILDING 6 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

105 FD-006-A BUILDING 6 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

106 FD-006-B BUILDING 6 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

107 FD-006-AT BUILDING 6 ATTIC FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

108 FA-006-G BUILDING 6 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

109 FA-006-A BUILDING 6 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM PLAN

110 FA-006-B BUILDING 6 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM PLAN

111 FA-006-AT BUILDING 6 ATTIC FIRE ALARM

112 FA-006.9 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

*Building 7

113 FD-007-G BUILDING 7 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLTION

114 FD-007-A BUILDING 7 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

115 FD-007-B BUILDING 7 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

116 FD-007-AT BUILDING 7 ATTIC FIRE ALARM DEMOLTION

117 FA-007-G BUILDING 7 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

118 FA-007-A BUILDING 7 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM PLAN

119 FA-007-B BUILDING 7 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM PLAN

120 FA-007-AT BUILDING 7 ATTIC FIRE ALARM

121 FA-007.9 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

*Building 8

122 FD-008-G.1 BUILDING 8 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN

123 FD-008-G.2 BUILDING 8 LEVEL G CONNECTORS DEMOLITION PLAN

124 FD-008-A BUILDING 8 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

125 FD-008-B BUILDING 8 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

126 FD-008-AT BUILDING 8 ATTIC FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN

127 FA-008-G.1 BUILDING 8 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

128 FA-008-G.2 BUILDING 8 LEVEL G CONNECTORS FIRE ALARM PLAN

129 FA-008-A BUILDING 8 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM PLAN

130 FA-008-B BUILDING 8 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM PLAN

131 FA-008-AT BUILDING 8 ATTIC FIRE ALARM PLAN

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132 FA-008.9 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

*Building 9

133 FD-009-G BUILDING 9 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

134 FD-009-A BUILDING 9 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

135 FD-009-B BUILDING 9 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

136 FD-009-AT BUILDING 9 ATTIC FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN

137 FA-009-G BUILDING 9 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

138 FA-009-A BUILDING 9 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM PLAN

139 FA-009-B BUILDING 9 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM PLAN

140 FA-009-AT BUILDING 9 ATTIC FIRE ALARM PLAN

141 FA-009.9 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

*Building 10

142 FD-010-G BUILDING 10 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

143 FD-010-A BUILDING 10 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

144 FD-010-B BUILDING 10 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

145 FD-010-AT BUILDING 10 ATTIC FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

146 FA-010-G BUILDING 10 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

147 FA-010-A BUILDING 10 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM PLAN

148 FA-010-B BUILDING 10 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM PLAN

149 FA-010-AT BUILDING 10 ATTIC FIRE ALARM PLAN

150 FA-010.9 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

*Building 11

151 FD-011-G BUILDING 11 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

152 FD-011-A BUILDING 11 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

153 FD-011-B BUILDING 11 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

154 FD-011-AT BUILDING 11 ATTIC FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN

155 FA-011-G BUILDING 11 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

156 FA-011-A BUILDING 11 LEVEL A FIRE ALARM PLAN

157 FA-011-B BUILDING 11 LEVEL B FIRE ALARM PLAN

158 FA-011-AT BUILDING 11 ATTIC FIRE ALARM PLAN

159 FA-011.9 ENLARGED PLAN & ELEVATIONS

*Building 17

160 FD-017-G BUILDING 17 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

161 FA-017-G BUILDING 17 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

162 FA-017.9 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

*Building 106

163 FD-106-G BUILDING 106 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

164 FA-106-G BUILDING 106 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

165 FA-106.9 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

*Building 107

166 FD-107-G.1 BUILDING 107 LEVEL G WEST FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

167 FD-107-G.2 BUILDING 107 LEVEL G EAST FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

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168 FD-107-1.1 BUILDING 107 LEVEL 1 WEST FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

169 FD-107-1.2 BUILDING 107 LEVEL 1 EAST FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

170 FA-107-G.1 BUILDING 107 LEVEL G WEST FIRE ALARM PLAN

171 FA-107-G.2

BUILDING 107 LEVEL G EAST FIRE ALARM PLAN (BLDG

109)

172 FA-107-1.1 BUILDING 107 LEVEL 1 WEST FIRE ALARM PLAN

173 FA-107-1.2 BUILDING 107 LEVEL 1 EAST FIRE ALARM PLAN

174 FA-107.9 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

*Building 116

175 FD-116-G BUILDING 116 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

176 FA-116-G BUILDING 116 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

177 FA-116.9 ENLARGED PLAN & ELEVATIONS

*Building 118

178 FD-118-G BUILDING 118 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

179 FA-118-G BUILDING 118 LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

180 FA-118.9 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

*FISHER HOUSE

181 FD-FH-G FISHER HOUSE LEVEL G FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION

182 FA-FH-G FISHER HOUSE LEVEL G FIRE ALARM PLAN

183 FD-FH.9 ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

FIRE ALARM GENERAL

184 FA-500 FIRE ALARM DETAILS AND SCHEMATICS I

185 FA-601 RISER DIAGRAM I - SITE NETWORK SCHEMATIC

186 FA-602

RISER DIAGRAM II - FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CAMPUS

CONTROL EQUIPMENT

187 FA-603 RISER DIAGRAM III - BUILDING GROUP "A"

188 FA-604

RISER DIAGRAM IV - RISERS PER BUILDING AND

TYPICALS

189 FA-605

RISER DIAGRAM V - RISERS PER BUILDING AND

TYPICALS

190 FA-606 TYPICAL BUILDING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM RISER DIAGRAM

191 FA-701 MATRIX OF OPERATIONS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Upgrade Fire Alarm System at the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), Tennessee Valley

Healthcare System, VA Project No. 626A4-23-203 as required by drawings and specifications.

A. Visits to the site by Bidders shall be made in accordance with the solicitation.

a) Offices of GDM of Oregon 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.

B. Work subject to tests and/or testing laboratory shall be retained by

General Contractor. Also see 014529 Testing and Laboratory Services, and 019100 General Commissioning Requirements.

C. 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.

D. Normal working hours for this contract will be from 6:00AM to 4:30PM

(local time) Monday through Thursday except for weekends and established Federal Holidays.

E. Performing on-site work outside normal working hours will require approval from the Contracting Officer and the COR. Requests shall be submitted via email at least 72 hours prior to the requested date and

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, Upgrade Fire Alarm System:

1. Work includes a completely new fire alarm system installed throughout the site. New networked fire alarm control panels will be installed in designated buildings, all new field devices will be installed, and new command control equipment will be provided for daily maintenance of the system and for initiating manual voice announcements as necessary. The new fire alarm system will meet all current VA standards of performance and will comply with the latest versions of the applicable National Fire Code (NFC) codes and standards. This work also includes the repairs of any trade damage caused by the installation of the new fire alarm system.

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 so that security escort and arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is

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3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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. Only a limited number of keys will be issued to the contractor. Key requests shall be made in writing to the COR.

2. If the Contractor loses a key, a charge of $30 will be billed for a replacement key.

3. Ensure all doors leading to and from construction are either monitored or locked to prevent access to the area from unauthorized persons.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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).

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

EDMS system.

“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. Contractor may have designated areas pending campus activities, to be coordinated by the COR or COR representative. Designated areas shall be determined in conjunction with FMS leadership.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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

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

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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 to curbs, sidewalks, and roads.

D. Lay down area, conditioned storage, working space and space for storing materials shall be the procured by the contractor. The VA will not have space available unless identified on the drawings.

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

F. N/A

G. 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 where required by limited working space.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two calendar days. 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.

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

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

I. Phasing:

1. 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.

Contractor shall inform COR three (3) weeks in advance of any proposed date of starting work in specific areas.

2. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

3. 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 COR.

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

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. 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

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

5. A Preliminary phasing plan is provided to aid in developing the work plan. The preliminary phasing plan is to be reviewed by the contractor. The preliminary phasing plan is below:

PHASE 1:

a. Install the new fiber optic network loop throughout the campus to new Node locations.

1) All buildings: Install all new building FACPs and

Transponders, where identified

PHASE 1A:

b. Install Main Control Equipment:

1) Building 15: Control panel and other equipment in

Maintenance Office:

• FACP with Network Voice Command

• Computer with built-in network card

• Two (2) new monitors.

• Printer

2) Building 107: Control panel and other equipment in

Plant office:

• FACP with Network Voice Command

• Computer with built-in network card

• Two (2) new monitors.

• Printer

3) Building 16: Computer with built-in network card

4) Building 1: Computer or global annunciator panel

5) Testing of Network

• Test Node communication with new network, including ability of each Node to be remotely captured for voice control from command locations. Confirm priority of control as specified.

• Confirm Class A operation

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PHASE 2:

c. Install all equipment and circuits to switch all notification from the existing JCI/ Simplex system to the NEW FIRE ALARM system.

Phase 2A:

d. Install distributed amplifiers and strobe power control equipment where specified.

e. Install new power supply circuits, including new local disconnects and new distribution panels, if needed.

Phase 2B:

f. Install all new speakers and strobes throughout each building. Re-use existing wiring and devices, if compatible with the NEW FIRE ALARM system.

Phase 2C:

g. Interface existing and new systems to provide inputs from Simplex to NEW FIRE ALARM, by zone.

Phase 2D:

h. Test all interfaces and notification protocol.

PHASE 3:

i. Remove all existing Simplex audio control equipment.

PHASE 4 THROUGH COMPLETION:

j. Replacement of existing SLCs and initiating devices, in a priority order to be determined. In general, the installation sequence will be as follows. Individual buildings or smoke compartments will have specific details that will require sub-tasks to be performed depending on the systems in the respective compartment.

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1) Install all new field devices and SLCs. This includes any devices connected to releasing control panels, if provided.

2) Test all new addressable inputs and control outputs.

This includes confirmation of receipt of new addressable alarm points at the computers and global control equipment.

3) Confirm control operability for all new addressable devices, from the designated locations.

4) Put all new addressable devices into service.

Disable existing Simplex SLCs for that area.

5) Remove all existing addressable field devices, boxes, and accessible wiring.

6) Remove existing control panel equipment, cabinets, and associated ancillary equipment.

7) Repeat sequence for next building or smoke compartment, as designated by VA.

8) Commissioning of the new equipment shall be carried out at each phase in accordance with NFPA 3-2012, Recommended Practice for Commissioning and

Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and Life

Safety Systems, and NFPA 4-2015, Standard for

Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System

Testing.

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 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

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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, or fire protection systems and 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.

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

COR, in writing, 7 calendar 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 30 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR. All major interruptions shall require a detailed work plan and schedule to be approved by the COR including additional advance notifications to the COR at critical times.

5. Regular (minor) interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 14 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

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6. 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.

7. 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, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated 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 cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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.

O. Construction Work Hours by building:

Building Floor Work Hours Notes

1 G A/W SPS will require sealed booths with filters for work and terminal clean.

1 1 A/W

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1 1A N

1 1B N

1 4 N

2 G A/W

2 A A/W

3 G A/W Pharmacy clean rooms will require sealed booths with filters for work and terminal clean.

3 A A/W

3 B A/W

117 G A/W

117 A A/W OR will require sealed booths with filters for work and terminal clean.

120 G A/W

120 A A/W

10 G N

10 A A/W

10 B A/W

11 G N

11 A N

11 B N

17 G N

12,13,14,15,16,8 1,90

G N

4 G A/W

4 A N

5 G A/W

5 A N

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5 B N

6 G A/W

6 A N

6 B N

118 G N

147 G N

112 G N

106 G A/W

116 G N

107 G A/W

FH G N

7 G A/W

7 A N

7 B N

8 G N

8 A N

8 B N

9 G A/W

9 A N

9 B A/W

*Note: Normal work hours (N) will be defined as 6:00am to 4:30pm M-Th, after hours (A) will be defined as 4:30pm to 11:59pm M-Th, and weekend hours (W) will be defined as 8:00am to 4:00pm Fr-Su.

**Note: Work in basements and attics can be performed during normal work hours. Work in patient corridors may also be performed during normal work hours if only two ceiling tiles are opened at a time.

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR, buildings and campus in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by COR and contractor. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

C. Re-Survey: Thirty calendar 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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 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/or noted on drawings or in specifications. 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. Room owner will not be occupying the space during construction, however the room office equipment will remain. **** It shall be the construction contractor responsibility to “gently move” office equipment locally (desks, chairs, cabinets, etc) to complete the construction work, clean, and return office equipment to their original locations. Contractor shall understand the VA does not have labor to assist with this effort.****

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4. If applicable PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the

Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal

Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic

Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform

Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform

Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's

Cemetery's Chief.

a) Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261........Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262........Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous

Waste

40 CFR 263........Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761........PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172........Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173........Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173........Subpart A General

49 CFR 173........Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

49 CFR 173........Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA..............Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-

PCB-7

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

IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by 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 COR.

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.

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.

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.

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Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

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.

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

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. 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

1.12 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. This layout is to be performed by a registered professional land surveyor hired at the Contractor’s expense. The Contractor shall furnish, at

Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms,…