36C25218B0656-007.pdf

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

UPGRADE STAFF PARKING AREAS

AND UTILITIES

AT

OSCAR G. JOHNSON

VA MEDICAL CENTER

325 EAST H STREET

IRON MOUNTAIN, MI 49801

Project No. 585-17-110

Issue Date: September 11, 2018

100% Construction Documents

02-18

Upgrade Staff Parking and Utilities

00 01 10-1 585-17-110

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15 00 31 32 Soil Boring Log

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 08-17 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

02-18 and Utilities 00 01 15 - 1 585-17-110

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

SITE PLANNING

GI-0 COVER SHEET

GI-1 PHASING PLAN

GI-2 EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS

C-1 DEMOLITION PLAN

C-2 NEW WORK PLAN

C-3 UTILITY PLAN

C-4 PUMP STATION UPGRADES

C-5 STORMWATER DETENTION PLAN

C-6 STORMWATER DETENTION PLAN

C-7 GRADING PLAN

C-8 GRADING PLAN

C-9 GRADING PLAN

C-10 SIDEWALK REPAIR PLAN

C-11 DETAILS

C-12 DETAILS

E-1 ELECTRICAL PLAN

- - - E N D - - -

09-18 and Utilities 00 31 32 - 1 585-17-110

SECTION 00 31 32

SOIL BORING REPORT

The report below accompanying this specification form is a part of the contract.

Report No. Title

1 SOIL BORING LOG LOCATION AND LOGS

3.6

3.7

ASPHALT PAVEMENT

0.25'

AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

0.8'

(FILL) SILTY SAND, brown to dark brown, mottled, fine to coarse, with fine to coarse gravel, trace pieces of partially decomposed wood, moist

± 2.0' (SM) SILTY SAND, brown, fine to coarse, with fine to coarse gravel, moist

(Glacial Outwash) 10.0'

End of Boring

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BORING LOCATION:

SAMPLE

-GS-Grab Sample

N U

M B

E R

Parking Lot Improvements, Iron Mountain, MI

E L

E V

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B L

O W

S /6

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TEST RESULTS

after

-RC-Rock-Core

DRILLING METHOD:

D. Edlebeck hours

(tsf)

10.0

B-1

HOLE CLOSURE:

CLIENT:

As-marked - See soil boring location drawing

-3ST-3" Shelby Tube

(tsf) -4

-2ST-2" Shelby Tube

BORING NO.:

COMMENTS

+4

W A

T E

R T

A B

L E

OF

11/15/17

-2SS-2" Split Spoon

RIG TYPE:

B-1

J. Lantagne / J. McDonald

DATE STARTED:

Telephone: (906)-774-3440 Fax: (906)-774-7776

COLEMAN ENGINEERING COMPANY

635 CIRCLE DRIVE

IRON MOUNTAIN, MICHIGAN 49801

TLL

PL

C O

N T

E N

T

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

L E

G E

N D

-3SS-3" Split Spoon

Geoprobe 7822DT

(tsf)

-BS-Bag Sample after drilling

17583-B.GPJ

ELEV.:

DRILL CREW:

JOB NO.:

BORING NO.:

BORING DEPTH:

DATE:DATE COMPLETED:

-AS-Auger Sample while drilling

Bentonite Chips with Asphalt Patch

-PS-Piston Tube

D E

P T

H

F T

REVIEWED BY:

PROJECT:

2" O.D. x 5.0' Macrocore

M O

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C O

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SOIL DESCRIPTION

S P

T V

A L

U E

S

-200

2.0

ASPHALT PAVEMENT

0.29'

AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

0.7'

(FILL) SAND, light brown, fine to medium, trace fine gravel to ± 1.0', moist

± 1.0' (SM) SILTY SAND, brown, fine to coarse, with fine to coarse gravel, with a 3/4" inclusion of topsoil at ± 1.0', moist

(Glacial Outwash) 10.0'

End of Boring

11/10/17 11/10/17 qa qu

BORING LOCATION:

SAMPLE

-GS-Grab Sample

N U

M B

E R

Parking Lot Improvements, Iron Mountain, MI

E L

E V

(F

T

B L

O W

S /6

N

TEST RESULTS

after

-RC-Rock-Core

DRILLING METHOD:

D. Edlebeck hours

(tsf)

10.0

B-2

HOLE CLOSURE:

CLIENT:

As-marked - See soil boring location drawing

-3ST-3" Shelby Tube

(tsf) -4

-2ST-2" Shelby Tube

BORING NO.:

COMMENTS

+4

W A

T E

R T

A B

L E

OF

11/15/17

-2SS-2" Split Spoon

RIG TYPE:

B-2

J. Lantagne / J. McDonald

DATE STARTED:

Telephone: (906)-774-3440 Fax: (906)-774-7776

COLEMAN ENGINEERING COMPANY

635 CIRCLE DRIVE

IRON MOUNTAIN, MICHIGAN 49801

TLL

PL

C O

N T

E N

T

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

L E

G E

N D

-3SS-3" Split Spoon

Geoprobe 7822DT

(tsf)

-BS-Bag Sample after drilling

17583-B.GPJ

ELEV.:

DRILL CREW:

JOB NO.:

BORING NO.:

BORING DEPTH:

DATE:DATE COMPLETED:

-AS-Auger Sample while drilling

Bentonite Chips with Asphalt Patch

-PS-Piston Tube

D E

P T

H

F T

REVIEWED BY:

PROJECT:

2" O.D. x 5.0' Macrocore

M O

IS

T

U R

E

R E

C O

V E

R Y

SOIL DESCRIPTION

S P

T V

A L

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3.5

ASPHALT PAVEMENT

0.31'

AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

0.5'

(FILL) SILTY SAND, brown to dark brown, mottled, fine to coarse, some fine gravel, trace pieces of partially decomposed wood to ± 1.5', moist

± 1.5' (SM) SILTY SAND, brown, fine to medium, trace fine gravel to ± 2.5', with a 2" inclusion of black topsoil at ± 1.5', moist

...fine to coarse, with fine to coarse gravel

(Glacial Outwash) 10.0'

End of Boring

11/10/17 11/10/17 qa qu

BORING LOCATION:

SAMPLE

-GS-Grab Sample

N U

M B

E R

Parking Lot Improvements, Iron Mountain, MI

E L

E V

(F

T

B L

O W

S /6

N

TEST RESULTS

after

-RC-Rock-Core

DRILLING METHOD:

D. Edlebeck hours

(tsf)

10.0

B-3

HOLE CLOSURE:

CLIENT:

As-marked - See soil boring location drawing

-3ST-3" Shelby Tube

(tsf) -4

-2ST-2" Shelby Tube

BORING NO.:

COMMENTS

+4

W A

T E

R T

A B

L E

OF

11/15/17

-2SS-2" Split Spoon

RIG TYPE:

B-3

J. Lantagne / J. McDonald

DATE STARTED:

Telephone: (906)-774-3440 Fax: (906)-774-7776

COLEMAN ENGINEERING COMPANY

635 CIRCLE DRIVE

IRON MOUNTAIN, MICHIGAN 49801

TLL

PL

C O

N T

E N

T

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

L E

G E

N D

-3SS-3" Split Spoon

Geoprobe 7822DT

(tsf)

-BS-Bag Sample after drilling

17583-B.GPJ

ELEV.:

DRILL CREW:

JOB NO.:

BORING NO.:

BORING DEPTH:

DATE:DATE COMPLETED:

-AS-Auger Sample while drilling

Bentonite Chips with Asphalt Patch

-PS-Piston Tube

D E

P T

H

F T

REVIEWED BY:

PROJECT:

2" O.D. x 5.0' Macrocore

M O

IS

T

U R

E

R E

C O

V E

R Y

SOIL DESCRIPTION

S P

T V

A L

U E

4.0

AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

0.4'

(FILL) SILTY SAND, dark brown, fine to coarse, with fine gravel, moist

1.2' (SM) SILTY SAND, brown, fine to medium, trace fine gravel to ± 2.3', moist

...fine to coarse, with fine to coarse gravel

(Glacial Outwash) ± 5.8' (SP) POORLY GRADED SAND, brown, fine to coarse, with fine to coarse gravel, moist

(Glacial Outwash) 10.0'

End of Boring

11/10/17 11/10/17 qa qu

BORING LOCATION:

SAMPLE

-GS-Grab Sample

N U

M B

E R

Parking Lot Improvements, Iron Mountain, MI

E L

E V

(F

T

B L

O W

S /6

N

TEST RESULTS

after

-RC-Rock-Core

DRILLING METHOD:

D. Edlebeck hours

(tsf)

10.0

B-4

HOLE CLOSURE:

CLIENT:

As-marked - See soil boring location drawing

-3ST-3" Shelby Tube

(tsf) -4

-2ST-2" Shelby Tube

BORING NO.:

COMMENTS

+4

W A

T E

R T

A B

L E

OF

11/15/17

-2SS-2" Split Spoon

RIG TYPE:

B-4

J. Lantagne / J. McDonald

DATE STARTED:

Telephone: (906)-774-3440 Fax: (906)-774-7776

COLEMAN ENGINEERING COMPANY

635 CIRCLE DRIVE

IRON MOUNTAIN, MICHIGAN 49801

TLL

PL

C O

N T

E N

T

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

L E

G E

N D

-3SS-3" Split Spoon

Geoprobe 7822DT

(tsf)

-BS-Bag Sample after drilling

17583-B.GPJ

ELEV.:

DRILL CREW:

JOB NO.:

BORING NO.:

BORING DEPTH:

DATE:DATE COMPLETED:

-AS-Auger Sample while drilling

Bentonite Chips

-PS-Piston Tube

D E

P T

H

F T

REVIEWED BY:

PROJECT:

2" O.D. x 5.0' Macrocore

M O

IS

T

U R

E

R E

C O

V E

R Y

SOIL DESCRIPTION

S P

T V

A L

U E

3.8

3.4

ASPHALT PAVEMENT

0.33'

AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

0.7'

(SM) SILTY SAND, brown, fine to coarse, with fine to coarse gravel, with a 1" inclusion of black topsoil at ± 0.7', moist

(Glacial Outwash) 10.0'

End of Boring

11/10/17 11/10/17 qa qu

BORING LOCATION:

SAMPLE

-GS-Grab Sample

N U

M B

E R

Parking Lot Improvements, Iron Mountain, MI

E L

E V

(F

T

B L

O W

S /6

N

TEST RESULTS

after

-RC-Rock-Core

DRILLING METHOD:

D. Edlebeck hours

(tsf)

10.0

B-5

HOLE CLOSURE:

CLIENT:

As-marked - See soil boring location drawing

-3ST-3" Shelby Tube

(tsf) -4

-2ST-2" Shelby Tube

BORING NO.:

COMMENTS

+4

W A

T E

R T

A B

L E

OF

11/15/17

-2SS-2" Split Spoon

RIG TYPE:

B-5

J. Lantagne / J. McDonald

DATE STARTED:

Telephone: (906)-774-3440 Fax: (906)-774-7776

COLEMAN ENGINEERING COMPANY

635 CIRCLE DRIVE

IRON MOUNTAIN, MICHIGAN 49801

TLL

PL

C O

N T

E N

T

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

L E

G E

N D

-3SS-3" Split Spoon

Geoprobe 7822DT

(tsf)

-BS-Bag Sample after drilling

17583-B.GPJ

ELEV.:

DRILL CREW:

JOB NO.:

BORING NO.:

BORING DEPTH:

DATE:DATE COMPLETED:

-AS-Auger Sample while drilling

Bentonite Chips with Asphalt Patch

-PS-Piston Tube

D E

P T

H

F T

REVIEWED BY:

PROJECT:

2" O.D. x 5.0' Macrocore

M O

IS

T

U R

E

R E

C O

V E

R Y

SOIL DESCRIPTION

S P

T V

A L

U E

3.0

3.1

ASPHALT PAVEMENT

0.3'

CONCRETE

0.6'

(SM) SILTY SAND, brown, fine to coarse, with fine to coarse gravel to ± 0.9', moist

...fine to medium, trace fine gravel to ± 1.8'

...fine to coarse, with fine to coarse gravel

(Glacial Outwash) 10.0'

End of Boring

11/10/17 11/10/17 qa qu

BORING LOCATION:

SAMPLE

-GS-Grab Sample

N U

M B

E R

Parking Lot Improvements, Iron Mountain, MI

E L

E V

(F

T

B L

O W

S /6

N

TEST RESULTS

after

-RC-Rock-Core

DRILLING METHOD:

D. Edlebeck hours

(tsf)

10.0

B-6

HOLE CLOSURE:

CLIENT:

As-marked - See soil boring location drawing

-3ST-3" Shelby Tube

(tsf) -4

-2ST-2" Shelby Tube

BORING NO.:

COMMENTS

+4

W A

T E

R T

A B

L E

OF

11/15/17

-2SS-2" Split Spoon

RIG TYPE:

B-6

J. Lantagne / J. McDonald

DATE STARTED:

Telephone: (906)-774-3440 Fax: (906)-774-7776

COLEMAN ENGINEERING COMPANY

635 CIRCLE DRIVE

IRON MOUNTAIN, MICHIGAN 49801

TLL

PL

C O

N T

E N

T

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

L E

G E

N D

-3SS-3" Split Spoon

Geoprobe 7822DT

(tsf)

-BS-Bag Sample after drilling

17583-B.GPJ

ELEV.:

DRILL CREW:

JOB NO.:

BORING NO.:

BORING DEPTH:

DATE:DATE COMPLETED:

-AS-Auger Sample while drilling

Bentonite Chips with Asphalt Patch

-PS-Piston Tube

D E

P T

H

F T

REVIEWED BY:

PROJECT:

2" O.D. x 5.0' Macrocore

M O

IS

T

U R

E

R E

C O

V E

R Y

SOIL DESCRIPTION

S P

T V

A L

U E

Upgrade Staff Parking and Utilities 585-17-110 i

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 COR'S FIELD OFFICE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

ii

1.26 RELOCATED // EQUIPMENT // ITEMS //

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

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

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 1 of 19

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Upgrade Staff Parking and

Utilities (#585-17-110) as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. 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. Schedule: To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

Resident Engineer with a schedule which indicates phasing dates, identified as Milestones, on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. No

Work shall begin on-site by the Contractor until the schedule has been approved by the COR.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. See solicitation for specific information.

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.

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

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

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

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 tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cores to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. Coordinate parking at the VA Medical Center with VA Police and

Resident Engineer in the South Parking Lot. Dumpster for debris shall be located in the south contractor parking area.

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1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

E. Workmen 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

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 5 of 19 by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR.

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 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.

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Normal working hours are from 7:00am to 4:30pm Monday through

Friday. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases in accordance to requirement indicated on the Phasing Plan – Sheet GI-1.

Contractor work stoppage due to winter weather constraints shall only be included at the beginning or end of a Phase.

The total Duration of the Project shall be 365 Days.

H. Building(s) and Site will be occupied during performance of work, but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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

Veterans Affairs personnel 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 staff access. Coordinate alteration

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 6 of 19 work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that

Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

I. 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, 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, 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 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.

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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 a report, signed, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, SECTION 01 00 00 Page 8 of 19 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 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 workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 11 of 19 or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

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

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA (RESERVED)

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

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

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.14 COR'S FIELD OFFICE (RESERVED)

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

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1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

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

D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing service elevator for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the Resident Engineer for use of elevators. Contractor may use service elevator S4 in Building 1 for daily use. The service elevator shall not be used at the designated “lock-out” times noted below:

Exclusive Dietetic Usage:

7:00am – 7:35am Daily

12:00pm – 12:35pm Daily

4:45pm – 5:20pm Daily.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

3. All material handling for new construction or demolition debris that will utilize the service elevator shall be done outside of normal business hours or with prior approval from the Resident Engineer.

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center.

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

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1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

D. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR's discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's system.

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1.19 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT (RESERVED)

1.20 TESTS

A. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

B. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

C. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.21 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

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B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 17 of 19 requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.22 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (RESERVED)

1.23 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT (RESERVED)

1.24 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT (RESERVED)

1.25 CONSTRUCTION SIGN (RESERVED)

1.26 SAFETY SIGN (RESERVED)

1.27 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones. All pictures will be labeled with number, date, and description of each picture. Pictures can be emailed to COR or placed on a CD/dvd and delivered to COR.

1.28 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES (RESERVED)

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SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This specification defines the general requirements and procedures for submittals. A submittal is information submitted for VA review to establish compliance with the contract documents.

B. Detailed submittal requirements are found in the technical sections of the contract specifications. The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective technical specifications at no additional cost to the government.

C. VA approval of a submittal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist. The Contractor is responsible for fully complying with all contract requirements and the satisfactory construction of all work, including the need to check, confirm, and coordinate the work of all subcontractors for the project.

Non-compliant material incorporated in the work will be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Preconstruction Submittals: Submittals which are required prior to issuing contract notice to proceed or starting construction. For example, Certificates of insurance; Surety bonds; Site-specific safety plan; Construction progress schedule; Schedule of values; Submittal register; List of proposed subcontractors.

B. Shop Drawings: Drawings, diagrams, and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work. Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be integrated and coordinated.

C. Product Data: Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions, and brochures, which describe and illustrate size, physical appearance, and other characteristics of materials, systems, or equipment for some portion of the work. Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

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D. Samples: Physical examples of materials, equipment, or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged. Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project. Field samples and mock-ups constructed to establish standards by which the ensuing work can be judged.

E. Design Data: Calculations, mix designs, analyses, or other data pertaining to a part of work.

F. Test Reports: Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work. Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

G. Certificates: Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer, or subcontractor through Contractor. The purpose is to document procedures, acceptability of methods, or personnel qualifications for a portion of the work.

H. Manufacturer's Instructions: Pre-printed material describing installation of a product, system, or material, including special notices and MSDS concerning impedances, hazards, and safety precautions.

I. Manufacturer's Field Reports: Documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturer's representative at the job site on a portion of the work, during or after installation, to confirm compliance with manufacturer's standards or instructions. The documentation must indicate whether the material, product, or system has passed or failed the test.

J. Operation and Maintenance Data: Manufacturer data that is required to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, including manufacturer's help, parts list, and product line documentation. This data shall be incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual.

K. Closeout Submittals: Documentation necessary to properly close out a construction contract. For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

1.3 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

A. The submittal register will list items of equipment and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications. This list may not

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B. The submittal register will serve as a scheduling document for submittals and will be used to control submittal actions throughout the contract period.

C. The VA will provide the initial submittal register in electronic format. Thereafter, the Contractor shall track all submittals by maintaining a complete list, including completion of all data columns, including dates on which submittals are received and returned by the

VA.

D. The Contractor shall update the submittal register as submittal actions occur and maintain the submittal register at the project site until final acceptance of all work by Contracting Officer.

E. The Contractor shall submit formal monthly updates to the submittal register in electronic format. Each monthly update shall document actual submission and approval dates for each submittal.

1.4 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULING

A. Submittals are to be scheduled, submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment.

B. Coordinate scheduling, sequencing, preparing, and processing of submittals with performance of work so that work will not be delayed by submittal processing. Allow time for potential resubmittal.

C. No delay costs or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals or resubmittals.

D. All submittals are required to be approved prior to the start of the specified work activity.

1.5 SUBMITTAL PREPARATION

A. Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

B. Collect required data for each specific material, product, unit of work, or system into a single submittal.