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Contract No. 676-21-007 Tomah VA Medical Center – Replace Building Automation System (Metasys)

Tomah, Wisconsin

Specifications

For

REPLACE BUILDING AUTOMATION

SYSTEM (METASYS) DESIGN

TOMAH VA MEDICAL CENTER

TOMAH, WISCONSIN

100% BID DOCUMENTS

October 16, 2023

VA MEDICAL CENTER DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

TOMAH, WI

REPLACE BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM (METASYS)

VA PROJECT: 676-21-007 05-01-23

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11-21

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 02-23

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-22

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

Pre-Renovation Inspection: Asbestos & Lead-Based Paint 09-23

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 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT - NOT USED

VA PROJECT: 676-21-007 05-01-23

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SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION – NOT USED

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING – NOT USED

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS – NOT USED

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY - NOT USED

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

ADG-W-16

Text Box NorthStar Pre-Renovation Inspection: Asbestos & Lead-Based Paint Report

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL INFORMATION

GI001 TITLE SHEET

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA101 B402 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ATTIC PLAN

HA102 B402 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ATTIC PLAN

HA104 B404 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ATTIC PLAN

HA104 B408 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ATTIC PLAN

MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS, AND NOTES

MD011 MECHANICAL SITE PLAN WEST - DEMOLITION

MD012 MECHANICAL SITE PLAN EAST – DEMOLITION

MD101 B400 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL

BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLANS

MD102 B400 MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD103 B400 MECHANICAL THIRD FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD104 B400 MECHANICAL FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD105 B400 MECHANICAL ATTIC DEMOLITION PLAN

MD106 B401 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL

BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLANS

MD107 B401 MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD108 B401 MECHANICAL THIRD FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD109 B401 MECHANICAL ATTIC DEMOLITION PLAN

MD110 B402 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL

BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLANS

MD111 B402 MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD112 B402 MECHANICAL THIRD FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD113 B402 MECHANICAL ATTIC DEMOLITION PLAN

MD114 B403 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL

00 01 15 - 2

BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLANS

MD115 B403 MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD116 B403 MECHANICAL THIRD FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD117 B403 MECHANICAL ATTIC DEMOLITION PLAN

MD118 B404 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL

BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLANS

MD119 B404 MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD120 B404 MECHANICAL THIRD FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD121 B404 MECHANICAL ATTIC DEMOLITION PLAN

MD122 B405 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR

DEMOLITION PLANS

MD123 B406 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL

BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLANS

MD124 B406 MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD125 B406 MECHANICAL THIRD FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD126 B406 MECHANICAL ATTIC DEMOLITION PLAN

MD127 B407 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL

BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLANS

MD128 B407 MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD129 B407 MECHANICAL THIRD FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD130 NOT USED.

MD131 B408 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL

BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLANS

MD132 B408 MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD133 B408 MECHANICAL THIRD FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD134 B408 MECHANICAL ATTIC DEMOLITION PLAN

MD135 B409 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT

DEMOLITION PLANS

MD136 B410 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT

DEMOLTION PLANS

MD137 B411 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR AND ATTIC

DEMOLITION PLANS

MD138 B412 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR AND ATTIC

DEMOLITIONN PLANS

MD139 B415 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR, MEZZANINE, AND

UPPER MEZZANINE DEMOLITION PLANS

MD140 B416 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT

DEMOLITION PLANS

MD141 B32 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT

DEMOLITION PLANS

00 01 15 - 3

MD142 B40 MECHANICAL GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

MD143 B52/B455 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR AND ATTIC

DEMOLITION PLANS

MD144 B452/B424 MECHANICAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION

PLANS

MD145 B425 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

M011 MECHANICAL SITE PLAN WEST – NEW WORK

M012 MECHANICAL SITE PLAN EAST – NEW WORK

MH101 B400 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL

BASEMENT PLANS

MH102 B400 MECHANICAL HVAC SECOND FLOOR PLAN

MH103 B400 MECHANICAL HVAC THIRD FLOOR PLAN

MH104 B400 MECHANICAL HVAC FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

MH105 B400 MECHANICAL HVAC ATTIC PLAN

MH106 B401 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL

BASEMENT PLANS

MH107 B401 MECHANICAL HVAC SECOND FLOOR PLAN

MH108 B401 MECHANICAL HVAC THIRD FLOOR PLAN

MH109 B401 MECHANICAL HVAC ATTIC PLAN

MH110 B402 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL

BASEMENT PLANS

MH111 B402 MECHANICAL HVAC SECOND FLOOR PLAN

MH112 B402 MECHANICAL HVAC THIRD FLOOR PLAN

MH113 B402 MECHANICAL HVAC ATTIC PLAN

MH114 B403 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL

BASEMENT PLANS

MH115 B403 MECHANICAL HVAC SECOND FLOOR PLAN

MH116 B403 MECHANICAL HVAC THIRD FLOOR PLAN

MH117 B403 MECHANICAL HVAC ATTIC PLAN

MH118 B404 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL

BASEMENT PLANS

MH119 B404 MECHANICAL HVAC SECOND FLOOR PLAN

MH120 B404 MECHANICAL HVAC THIRD FLOOR PLAN

MH121 B404 MECHANICAL HVAC ATTIC PLAN

MH122 B405 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND

FLOOR PLANS

MH123 B406 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL

BASEMENT PLANS

MH124 B406 MECHANICAL HVAC SECOND FLOOR PLAN

00 01 15 - 4

MH125 B406 MECHANICAL HVAC THIRD FLOOR PLAN

MH126 B406 MECHANICAL HVAC ATTIC PLAN

MH127 B407 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL

BASEMENT PLANS

MH128 B407 MECHANICAL HVAC SECOND FLOOR PLAN

MH129 B407 MECHANICAL HVAC THIRD FLOOR PLAN

MH130 NOT USED.

MH131 B408 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR AND PARTIAL

BASEMENT PLANS

MH132 B408 MECHANICAL HVAC SECOND FLOOR PLAN

MH133 B408 MECHANICAL HVAC THIRD FLOOR PLAN

MH134 B408 MECHANICAL HVAC ATTIC PLAN

MH135 B409 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT

PLANS

MH136 B410 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT

PLANS

MH137 B411 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR AND ATTIC

PLANS

MH138 B412 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR AND ATTIC

PLANS

MH139 B415 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR, MEZZANINE,

AND UPPER MEZZANINE PLANS

MH140 B416 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT

PLANS

MH141 B32 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT

PLANS

MH142 B40 MECHANICAL HVAC GROUND FLOOR PLAN

MH143 B52/B455 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR PLANS

MH144 B452/B424 MECHANICAL HVAC FIRST FLOOR PLANS

MH145 B425 MECHANICAL HVAC GROUND FLOOR PLAN

M501 MECHANICAL DETAILS AND DIAGRAMS

M502 MECHANICAL DETAILS AND DIAGRAMS

M503 MECHANICAL DETAILS AND DIAGRAMS

M504 MECHANICAL DETAILS AND DIAGRAMS

MD701 MECHANICAL OVERALL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAMS –

DEMOLITION

MD702 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM BUILDING 400 –

DEMOLITION

MD703 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM BUILDING 400 –

DEMOLITION

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MD704 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM BUILDING 401 –

DEMOLITION

MD705 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM BUILDING 401 –

DEMOLITION

MD706 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM BUILDING 402 –

DEMOLITION

MD707 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM BUILDING 403 –

DEMOLITION

MD708 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM BUILDING 404 AND

405 – DEMOLITION

MD709 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM BUILDINGS 406,

407 AND 408 – DEMOLITION

MD710 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM BUILDINGS 409

AND 410 – DEMOLITION

MD711 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM BUILDINGS 411

AND 412 - DEMOLITION

MD712 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM BUILDINGS 32,

52, 415, 416, 424, 425 - DEMOLITION

MD713 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM BUILDINGS 452

AND 455 – DEMOLITION

M701 MECHANICAL OVERALL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAMS – NEW

WORK

M702 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM B400 - NEW WORK

M703 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM B400 - NEW WORK

M704 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM B401 – NEW WORK

M706 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM B402 – NEW WORK

M707 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM B403 – NEW WORK

M708 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM B404 AND B405 –

NEW WORK

M709 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM B406, B407 AND

B408 – NEW WORK

M710 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM B409 AND 410 –

NEW WORK

M711 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM B411 AND 412 –

NEW WORK

M712 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAM B32, B52, B415,

B416, B424, B425 – NEW WORK

M713 MECHANICAL BAS NETWORK DIAGRAMS B452 AND B455 –

NEW WORK

ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

REPLACE BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM (METASYS)

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EP101 ELECTRICAL PARTIAL POWER PLANS

EP102 ELECTRICAL PARTIAL POWER PLANS

EP103 ELECTRICAL PARTIAL POWER PLANS

EP104 ELECTRICAL PARTIAL POWER PLANS

EP105 ELECTRICAL PARTIAL POWER PLANS

EP106 ELECTRICAL PARTIAL POWER PLANS

EP107 ELECTRICAL PARTIAL POWER PLANS

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VA MEDICAL CENTER DPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

REPLACE BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM (METASYS)

VA PROJECT: 676-21-007 11-01-21

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. 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, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the project

“Replace Building Automation System (Metasys)” 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. Offices of Penn Construction Group (PCG), as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, BASE BID: Work includes replacement of existing master controllers, field controllers and cabling with compatible equipment suitable for Windows 10 system to be installed on the existing Building Automation System.

B. ITEM II, ALTERNATE 1: BASE BID less all building 409, 410, 411 and 412 field controllers and cabling.

C. ITEM III, ALTERNATE 2: BASE BID less all building 402, 409, 410, 411 and 412 field controllers and cabling except Building

Engine S1-NCE1-402CHILLER.

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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer 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. 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

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Contracting Officer.

C. 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.

D. Document Control:

1. 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.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted

24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

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

General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center

Facility Manager.

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

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01 00 00 - 4 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. Workers are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

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

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

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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 work 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.

G. 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. 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. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

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

H. Buildings 411 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

01 00 00 - 6 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 Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

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

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

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

(40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company

(Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

J. 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.

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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, the

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 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. VA Fire

Department shall be notified of any interruptions to fire alarm system.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical

Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

K. 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

01 00 00 - 8 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.

L. 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.

M. 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 and a representative of VA Supply

Service (if required), of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer.

This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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.

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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 852.243-70.

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

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by

Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. 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.

2. 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.

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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 (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

01 00 00 - 11 those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The

Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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

01 00 00 - 12 patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

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

(including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and VAAR 852.243-70; and

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

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS – NOT USED

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES – NOT USED

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK – NOT USED

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings 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.

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1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

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

Construction. At least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit three sets of the warranty management plan.

Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved.

Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

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

01 00 00 - 14 such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

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

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and

Maintenance manuals.

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

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

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

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

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

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B. Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment Bonds must remain effective throughout the construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the

Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the

Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

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

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

Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

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

Communication procedures for Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the

Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the

01 00 00 - 16 local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the

Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service

Requirements:

E. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting

Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction

Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

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

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

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

4. The “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:

a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems

Fire suppression systems.

Fire alarm system(s).

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b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c) Code 1-Electrical

Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

Security lights.

Smoke detectors.

d) Code 2-Electrical

Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

Receptacle and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

e) Code 2-Water (Hot)

No hot water in portion of building listed.

f) Code 3

All work not listed above.

F. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the

Contracting Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

Warranty Tags

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

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Warranty Tags

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.16 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.

1.17 COR'S FIELD OFFICE – NOT USED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

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

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use elevators for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted.

Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

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

a) Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

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

c) Finish flooring.

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workers) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1. *Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers, 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 workers. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.22 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

01 00 00 - 20 temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.24 TESTS

A. The government will provide and utilize a third-party independent commissioning agent. Contractor shall fill out the necessary start-up forms and shall participate in commissioning meetings and testing/verification. See specification 01 91 00 GENERAL

COMMISSIOINING REQUIREMENTS for responsibilities and authorities of Commissioning.

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. 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.

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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.

1.25 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.

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

01 00 00 - 22 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 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.

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1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY – NOT USED

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS - NOT USED

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT – NOT

USED

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN – NOT USED

1.30 SAFETY SIGN – NOT USED

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION – NOT USED

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES – NOT USED

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION – NOT USED

1.34 SUBMITTAL EXCHANGE

A. The Contractor shall provide access to an electronic submittal exchange.

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SECTION 01 32 16.15

PROJECT SCHEDULES

(SMALL PROJECTS – DESIGN/BID/BUILD)

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. The Contractor shall develop a Critical Path Method (CPM) plan and schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the contract requirements

(Project Schedule), and shall keep the Project Schedule up-to-date in accordance with the requirements of this section and shall utilize the plan for scheduling, coordinating and monitoring work under this contract (including all activities of subcontractors, equipment vendors and suppliers). Conventional Critical Path Method (CPM) technique shall be utilized to satisfy both time and cost applications.

1.2 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE:

A. The Contractor shall designate an authorized representative responsible for the Project Schedule including preparation, review and progress reporting with and to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

B. The Contractor's representative shall have direct project control and complete authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in fulfilling the requirements of this specification section.

C. The Contractor’s representative shall have the option of developing the project schedule within their organization or to engage the services of an outside…