36C25518R0522-012.pdf

Renovate Wards for Patient

Privacy Phase 1, B1

Robert J. Dole VA

Medical Center Wichita, Kansas project manual no.:

VA project no.: 589A7-17-203 HFG project no.: H VA WICH 17100 issue date: 04-27-2018

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VA Project No. 589A7-17-203 12-01-17

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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VOLUME 1 OF 2

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17

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

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 00 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete (Short Form) 02-16

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS NOT USED

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Architectural Wood Casework M+HFG

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

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08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 16 Thermally Fused Flush Wood Doors 02-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 22 16 Non Structural Metal Framing 05-16

09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 10-15

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 02-16

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15

10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 10-15

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

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

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

10-90 00 Miscellaneous Specialties M+HFG

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 36 00 Countertops 12-15

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Comp. 01-14

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT - NOT USED

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

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

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

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 08-17

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15

23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 02-15

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16

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

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 08-17

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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

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

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-15

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14

26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15

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

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

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

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-15

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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

VA Project No. 589A7-17-203 07-01-15

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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

G-100 TITLE SHEET

G-101 2ND FLOOR CODE COMPLIANCE

G-102 3RD FLOOR CODE COMPLIANCE

G-102.4 3RD FLOOR CODE COMPLIANCE BID ITEM 4

G-103 ABA SHEET

G-104 PHASING PLANS

G-105 BID ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

G-106 EXIST. 2ND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

G-107 EXIST. 3RD FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

G-108 EXIST. FRAMING SCHEDULE 1

G-109 EXIST. FRAMING SCHEDULE 2

G-110 EXIST. FLOOR SLAB SCHEDULE

G-111 EXIST. LOBBY DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

AD-101 1ST & 2ND FLOOR DEMOLITION

AD-102 3RD FLOOR DEMOLITION

AD-102.3 3RD FLOOR DEMOLITION BID ITEM 3

AD-102.4 3RD FLOOR DEMOLITION BID ITEM 4

AS-101 1ST & 2ND FLOOR ARCH. PLANS

AS-102 3RD FLOOR ARCH. PLAN

AS-102.3 3RD FLOOR ARCH. BID ITEM 3

AS-102.4 3RD FLOOR ARCH. BID ITEM 4

AS-103 2ND FLOOR REFERENCE PLAN

AS-104 3RD FLOOR REFERENCE PLAN

AS-301 CORRIDOR INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

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AS-601 DOOR INFORMATION

AS-701 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – 1ST FLOOR

AS-702 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – 2ND FLOOR

AS-703 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – 3RD FLOOR

AS-703.3 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - BID ITEM 3 – 3RD FLOOR

AS-703.4 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - BID ITEM 4 – 3RD FLOOR

AS-704 CEILING DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS

AI-101 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR FINISH SCHEDULES

AI-102 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AI-102.3 FINISHES, WALL PROTECT., & SIGNAGE BID ITEM 3

AI-102.4 FINISHES, WALL PROTECT., & SIGNAGE BID ITEM 4

AI-103 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR WALL PROTECTION PLAN

AI-104 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR SIGNAGE PLAN

AI-201 2ND FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

AI-202 3RD FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

AI-301 2ND FLOOR INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI-303 2ND & 3RD FLOOR TOILET ELEVATIONS

AI-302 2ND & 3RD FLOOR INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI-501 MILLWORK DETAILS

AI-502 MILLWORK DETAILS

AI-503 MILLWORK DETAILS

AI-504 TILE DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

F-001 FIRE PROTECTION NOTES AND SYMBOLS

F-121 FIRE PROTECTION - 2ND FLOOR

F-131 FIRE PROTECTION - 3RD FLOOR

PLUMBING

PP-001 PLUMBING NOTES AND SYMBOLS

PD-101 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

PD-102 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

PD-102.3 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN – SECOND FLOOR – BID ITEM 3

PD-102.4 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN – SECOND FLOOR – BID ITEM 4

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PD-103 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

PD-103.3 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BID ITEM 3

PD-103.4 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BID ITEM 4

PD-111 MEDICAL GAS DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

PD-112 MEDICAL GAS DEMOLITION PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

PD-113 MEDICAL GAS DEMOLITION PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

PD-113.3 MEDICAL GAS DEMOLITION PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BID ITEM 3

PD-113.4 MEDICAL GAS DEMOLITION PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BID ITEM 4

PL-101 PLUMBING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

PL-102 PLUMBING PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

PL-102.3 PLUMBING PLAN – SECOND FLOOR – BID ITEM 3

PL-102.4 PLUMBING PLAN – SECOND FLOOR – BID ITEM 4

PL-103 PLUMBING PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

PL-103.3 PLUMBING PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BID ITEM 3

PL-103.4 PLUMBING PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BID ITEM 4

PL-111 MEDICAL GAS PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

PL-112 MEDICAL GAS PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

PL-113 MEDICAL GAS PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

PL-113.3 MEDICAL GAS PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BID ITEM 3

PL-113.4 MEDICAL GAS PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BID ITEM 4

PL-201 PLUMBING RISER DETAILS WASTE AND VENT

PL-202 PLUMBING RISER DETAILS DOMESTIC WATER

PL-401 PLUMBING DETAILS

PL-501 PLUMBING DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

MM-001 MECHANICAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

MM-002 MECHANICAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

MD-101 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN – BASEMENT

MD-101.4 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN – BASEMENT – BID ITEM 4

MD-111 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

MD-121 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

MD-131 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

MD-131.3 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BID ITEM 3

MD-131.4 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BID ITEM 4

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MD-141 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN – ATTIC

MD-141.4 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN – ATTIC – BID ITEM 4

MD-201 HYDRONIC DEMOLITION PLAN – BASEMENT

MD-210.4 HYDRONIC DEMOLITION PLAN – BASEMENT – BID ITEM 4

MD-211 HYDRONIC DEMOLITION PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

MD-221 HYDRONIC DEMOLITION PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

MD-231 HYDRONIC DEMOLITION PLAN – THIRD FLOOR

MD-231.3 HYDRONIC DEMOLITION PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BID ITEM 3

MD-231.4 HYDRONIC DEMOLITION PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BID ITEM 4

MH-101 HVAC PLAN – BASEMENT

MH-101.4 HVAC PLAN – BASEMENT – BID ITEM 4

MH-111 HVAC PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

MH-121 HVAC PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

MH-121.3 HVAC PLAN – SECOND FLOOR – BID ITEM 3

MH-121.4 HVAC PLAN – SECOND FLOOR – BID ITEM 4

MH-131 HVAC PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

MH-131.3 HVAC PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BID ITEM 3

MH-131.4 HVAC PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BID ITEM 4

MH-141 HVAC PLAN – ATTIC

MH-141.4 HVAC PLAN – ATTIC – BID ITEM 4

MH-151 HVAC PLAN - ROOF

MP-101 HYDRONICS PLAN – BASEMENT

MP-101.4 HYDRONICS PLAN – BASEMENT – BID ITEM 4

MP-102 HYDRONICS PLAN – WEST BASEMENT

MP-102.4 HYDRONICS PLAN – WEST BASEMENT – BID ITEM 4

MP-111 HYDRONICS PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

MP-121 HYDRONICS PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

MP-131 HYDRONICS PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

MP-131.3 HYDRONICS PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BID ITEM 3

MP-131.4 HYDRONICS PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BID ITEM 4

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-701 MECHANICAL CONTROL DETAILS

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M-702 MECHANICAL CONTROL DETAILS

M-801 AIRFLOW DIAGRAM

M-802 AIRFLOW DIAGRAM

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL LEAD SHEET

ED-100 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – LOWER LEVEL

ED-102 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

ED-103 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

ED-103.3 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – 3RD FLOOR – BID ITEM 3

ED-103.4 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – 3RD FLOOR – BID ITEN 4

EL-102 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

EL-103 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

EL-103.3 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – 3RD FLOOR – BID ITEM 3

EL-103.4 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – 3RD FLOOR – BID ITEM 4

EL-501 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING DETAILS

EL-601 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SCHEDULE

EP-100 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – LOWER LEVEL

EP-102 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

EP-103 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

EP-103.3 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – 3RD FLOOR – BID ITEM 3

EP-103.4 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – 3RD FLOOR – BID ITEM 4

EP-501 ELECTRICAL POWER DETAILS

EP-601 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - DEMOLITION

EP-602 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - NEW CONSTRUCTION

EP-603 ELECTRICAL POWER SCHEDULES

EY-102 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

EY-103 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

EY-103.3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN – 3RD FLOOR – BID ITEM 3

EY-103.4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN – 3RD FLOOR – BID ITEM 4

EY-501 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS DETAILS

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VA Project No. 589A7-17-203 10-01-17 i

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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 RESTORATION

1.10 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.13 COR'S FIELD OFFICE

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 TESTS

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

1.20 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.21 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.22 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.23 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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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 Project 589A7-17-203 –

Renovate Wards for Patient Privacy as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Only one (1) site visit will be scheduled prior to the bid date.

Attendance is highly recommended..

C. Offices of M + HFG, LLC, 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. The A/E information is as follows:

M+HFG, LLC

142 N. Mosley, Wichita, KS 67204

316-262-2500

Contact Person: Mark Crane

D. Throughout the drawings and specifications, references to Contracting

Officer shall be represented by the abbreviation “CO”. References to

Resident Engineer, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative or

Contracting Officer’s Representative shall be represented by the abbreviation “COR”.

E. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM 1, (BASE BID)

a. General construction work includes general, mechanical and electrical construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

Scope of work shall include all drawings and specifications for this project except where otherwise noted.

See Sheet G-105 of the drawings as well as descriptions below for deducts.

The Period of performance for Bid Item 1 is 480 days.

A. BID ITEM 2, (DEDUCT #1): All work in Bid Item 1 with the following exceptions:

a. Eliminate purchase and installation of cubicle curtain & track, shower curtain & rod (VA purchase & install). Eliminate purchase of modular headwall units (VA purchase, contractor install) in nineteen patient rooms.

Rooms affected include:

202-1, 204-1, 208-1, 211-1, 214-1, 216-1, 221-1, 233-1, 234-1, 236-1, 302-1, 304-1, 308-1, 311-1, 314-1, 316-1, 322-1, 334-1, and 336-1.

b. Eliminate purchase and installation of all signage and window treatments.

c. The floor plan/layout is not altered by this deduct.

d. The Period of performance for Bid Item 2 is 480 days (no change).

B. BID ITEM 3, (DEDUCT #2): All work in Bid Item 2 with the following exceptions:

a. Preserve two existing, multiple-bed patient rooms on the third floor and eliminate the construction of two new patient rooms and shower rooms. The existing-to-remain patient rooms will require modification at the entrances to communicate with the new corridor.

Construction of new rooms to be eliminated in this deduct include: 308-1, 309-1, 310-1, and 311-1.

b. Eliminate casework, toilets and sinks in six patient room/toilets

(see listed below) on the third floor and at associated locations in the corridors. All plumbing and electrical rough-ins shall be

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302-1, 303-1, 304-1, 305-1, 313-1, 314-1, 316-1, 317-1, 318-1, 321-1, 322-1, 334-1, and 335-1.

c. Casework and plumbing to be eliminated include casework in 306-1, 307a-1, and the following items in the hall/corridor:

Eight nurse servers, linen cabinets, Nourishment Station, drinking fountain, and eye wash station.

d. Second floor rooms and spaces are not affected by this deduct.

e. The Period of performance for Bid Item 3 is 460 days.

D. BID ITEM 4, (DEDUCT #3): All work in Bid Item 3 with the following exceptions:

a. Preserve most existing spaces within the west wing of the third floor, except where noted otherwise. Selective demolition to connect existing main corridor to new corridor.

new spaces to remain on the third floor under this bid item include the following:

Mechanical chase (west side), 328-1, 336-1, 337-1, 338-1, 339-1

(portion), and 300-1.

b. Second floor rooms and spaces are not affected by this deduct.

c. The Period of performance for Bid Item 4 is 360 days

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

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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.

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.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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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.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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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 will not be permitted. One (1) portable office/storage trailer will be permitted..

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

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

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

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

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings.

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 by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

G. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a 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. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Second Floor Remodeling

Phase II: Third Floor Remodeling

H. Part of Bldg. 1 will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to

Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

1. Certain areas of Building No. 1 will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods

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

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated

01 00 00 -8 from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

I. 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.

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, 01 00 00 -9

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 n advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

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

K. 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.

L. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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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 of areas of the building 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 building.

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

3. 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. Verify: Contractor shall verify locations of columns, beams, and joists relative to the new design layout and shall notify the COR of any conflicts before commencement of new construction for each phase.

C. 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

01 00 00 -11 entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

D. 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.

E. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

4. Contractor shall provide and maintain manometers within each construction area on each floor while dust partitions and negative pressure requirements are in effect. Each manometer shall maintain a 30 day (min.) pressure record that is accessible to the VA upon request of the COR.

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1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition parts of the building, shall be disposed of as follows:

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

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

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

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

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of

Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation

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

Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-

7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste

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

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

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

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

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

Waste

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

Hazardous Waste

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

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

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

Material Communications Regulations

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

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

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

Transportation

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

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

PCB-7

1.9 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, 01 00 00 -14 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 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).

1.10 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout.

B Contractor shall verify locations of columns, beams, and joists relative to the new design layout and shall notify the COR of any conflicts before commencement of new construction for each phase.

1.11 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 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.

1.12 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

01 00 00 -15 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.

1.13 COR'S FIELD OFFICE

A. A field office is not required for this project. A representative of the general contractor shall have a complete set of contract documents

(Drawings and Project Manual)on site at all times during construction operations.

1.14 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:

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.

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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.

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.

1.15 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. 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.

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1.16 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.

1.17 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, at no cost 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. 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. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

1. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system.

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. Electricity for all uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

E. Water (for Construction and Testing):

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1. Obtain water from faucets in proximity to the project areae. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

1.18 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

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.

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.

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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.

1.19 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 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.