36C25519R0017-001.pdf

BID DOCUMENTS

September 12, 2018

JEFFERSON BARRACKS & JOHN COCHRAN DIVISIONS

CORRECT WORKPLACE & LIFE

SAFETY ISSUES, ABATE ASBESTOS,

AND IMPROVE WAYFINDING

VA ST. LOUIS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

915 N. GRAND BLVD.

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63106

VA Project #657-18-110 CLH Project #2018-01

Project Manual Volume 1

Divisions 00-14

Calvin L. Hinz A R C H I T E C T S, P.C.

3705 North 200th Street Elkhorn, NE 68022

Tel: (402) 291-6941 Fax: (402) 291-9193

CLH

Correct Workplace & Life Safety Issues, Abate Asbestos, & Improve Wayfinding

VA PROJECT NO. 657-18-110 09-12-18

PROJECT TITLE PAGE 00 00 02-1

SECTION 00 00 02

PROJECT TITLE PAGE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT TITLE PAGE

Project Name: Correct Workplace & Life Safety Issues, Abate Asbestos, & Improve Wayfinding VA St. Louis Health Care System, John Cochran Division & Jefferson Barracks Divisions

Project Address: VA St. Louis Health Care System–John Cochran Division 915 N. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63106

Owner: Department of Veterans Affairs VA Heartland Network 15 Kevin Knight Contracting Officer / Contracting Specialist Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth, KS 66048-5055 913-946-1143 Kevin.Knight2@va.gov

Owner Contact(COR): Chad Markus Contracting Officer Representative / Project Manager, Engineering Services VA St. Louis Health Care System–John Cochran Division

915 N. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63106

(314) 652-4100, #5-8724 Chad.Markus@va.gov

CLH Project Number: 2018-01 Architect: Calvin L. Hinz Architects, P.C. (CLH Architects) Calvin L. Hinz Project Principal 3705 North 200th Street Elkhorn, NE 68022

(402) 291-6941 chinz@clharchitects.com

Calvin L. Hinz Architects, P.C. (CLH Architects) Alan H. Tast, AIA, LEED AP Project Manager / Project Architect 3705 North 200th Street Elkhorn, NE 68022

(402) 291-6941 atast@clharchitects.com

VA PROJECT NO. 657-18-110 09-12-18

PROJECT TITLE PAGE 00 00 02-2

Environmental: AMI Environmental Mike Taylor 8802 South 135th Street, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68138-6511 (402)397-5001 mtaylor@amienvironmental.com

Mechanical/Fire Prot.: IMEG Engineering Scott R. Przybysz, PE Mechanical Engineer 15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 104 St. Louis, MO 63143

(314) 951-2535 Scott.R.Przybysz@imegcorp.com

Electrical: IMEG Engineering Steven J. Wiegers Electrical Engineer 15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 104 St. Louis, MO 63143

(314) 951-2513 Steven.J.Wiegers@imegcorp.com

Wayfinding: Baysinger Design Group,Inc.

Sheila Baysinger Hensley, JD, AIA, LEED AP BD+C 4501 West DeYoung St., Suite 100B Marion, IL 62959

(618) 998-8015 Sheila@baysingerdesigngroup.com

Cost Estimator: VCI (Vali Cooper International) Colby Payne Estimating Project Manager (504)252-3036 colby@valiint.com

VA PROJECT NO. 657-18-110 08-06-18

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 08-18 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 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 08-17 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement 09-15 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16 Appendix A-1 Hazardous Building Materials Inspection Report –

Jefferson Barracks Division Buildings 1 & 52 05-18

Appendix A-2 Hazardous Building Materials Inspection Report – John Cochran Division Buildings 1 & 7

05-18

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

n/a

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16 07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 08-18 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 09-18 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior 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 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 10-15 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09-18 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 10-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 09-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 13 00 Electronic Directories 05-15 10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet Accessories 02-16 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 04-18 10 56 26 Storage Shelving

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Modification of Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 01-17

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

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13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 01-14

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

n/a

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 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 and Steam

Generation 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 and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 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 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

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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 01-18 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

n/a

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

VA Project No. 657-18-110 07-15

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

VOLUME 1 - JEFFERSON BARRACKS DIVISION

1 G-001 Cover Sheet & Sheet Index - CORRECT WORKPLACE -

LIFE SAFETY ISSUES, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT - JEFFERSON

BARRACKS DIVISION

2 G-002 Abbreviations, Symbols & General Notes 3 GI-001 Code Review & Life Safety Plan, Legend & Code

Information 4 1-1-GI-101E Code Review & Life Safety Plan-Bldg 1-1st Floor 5 1-2-GI-101E Code Review & Life Safety Plan-Bldg 1-2nd Floor 6 52-0-GI-101N Code Review & Life Safety Plan-Bldg 52-Ground Floor 7 1-1-GC-101E Phasing Plan-Bldg 1-1 East - South Wing + Center 8 1-2-GC-101E Phasing Plan-Bldg 1-2 East - South Wing + Center 9 52-0-GC-101N Phasing Plan-Bldg 52-Ground Floor 10 HA-001 General Asbestos Abatement Notes - Jefferson

Barracks Division Bldgs. 1 & 52 11 1-1-HA-101E Hazardous Material Plan-Bldg 1-1st Floor 12 1-2-HA-101E Hazardous Material Plan-Bldg 1-2nd Floor Class II

Abatement 13 1-2-HA-102E Hazardous Material Plan-Bldg 1-2nd Floor TSI

Abatement 14 52-0-HA-101N Hazardous Material Plan-Bldg 52-Ground Floor-Rooms

GN30 & GN31

15 AD-001 Architectural Demolition Plan General Notes &

Keynote Legend 16 AE-001 Architectural Renovation Plan General Notes and

Keynote Legend 17 1-2-AE-101E Architectural Demolition & Renovation Plans &

Details-Bldg 1-2 East - South Wing + Center 18 1-AE-301 Bldg. Sections + Partial Wall Sections-Bldg 1-2

East - South Wing + Center 19 1-AE-501 Architectural Details-Bldg 1-Multiple 20 1-AE-601 Schedules & Diagrams-Bldg 1-Multiple 21 AC-001 Reflected Ceiling Demolition & Renovation Plan

General Notes and Keynote Legend 22 1-1-AC-101E Reflected Ceiling Demolition & Renovation Plan-Bldg

1-1 East - South Wing + Center 23 1-2-AC-101E Reflected Ceiling Demolition & Renovation Plan-Bldg

1-2 East - South Wing + Center 24 1-2-AF-101E Architectural Finish Plan, Schedule & Details-Bldg

1-2 East - South Wing + Center 25 52-0-AE-101N Architectural Demolition & Renovation Plans-Bldg

52-Ground Floor-North Wing 26 52-0-AC-101N Reflected Ceiling Plan Demolition & Renovation

Plans & Details-Bldg 52-Ground Floor-North Wing 27 52-0-AF-101N Architectural Finish Plan & Schedule-Bldg 52-Ground

Floor-North Wing

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28 FP-001 Fire Protection Cover Sheet 29 1-2-FD-101E Second Floor - Fire Protection Demolition Plan 30 1-2-FP-101E Second Floor - Fire Protection Renovation Plan 31 P-001 Plumbing Cover Sheet 32 1-1-PD-101E First Floor - Plumbing Demolition Plan 33 1-2-PD-101E Second Floor - Plumbing Demolition Plan 34 1-2-PL-101E Second Floor – Plumbing Renovation Plan 35 M-001 Mechanical Cover Sheet 36 1-2-MD-101E Second Floor - Mechanical Demolition Plan 37 1-2-MH-101E Second Floor - HVAC Renovation Plan 38 MH-300 Mechanical HVAC Details 39 MH-400 Control Diagrams 40 MH-500 Mechanical HVAC Schedules 41 E-001 Electrical Cover Sheet 42 1-2-ED-101E Electrical Demolition Plan 43 1-2-EL-101E Electrical Lighting Renovation Plan 44 1-2-EP-101E Electrical Power Renovation Plan 45 1-2-RA-101E Existing Conditions Plan – Bldg. 1 – 2nd Floor 46 1-2-RA-102E Existing Conditions Plan Photos – Bldg. 1 – 2nd

Floor – Rooms A201 - A219 & A230 - A231 47 1-2-RA-103E Existing Conditions Plan Photos – Bldg. 1 – 2nd

Floor – Rooms A201 - A219 & A230 - A231 48 52-0-RA-101N Existing Conditions Plan, Schedules, Elevations &

Notes – Bldg. 52 – Ground Floor - Rooms GN30 & GN31 49 52-0-RA-102N Existing Conditions Plan Photos – Bldg. 52 – Ground

Floor - Rooms GN30 & GN31

VOLUME #2 - JOHN COCHRAN DIVISION

1 G-001 Cover Sheet & Sheet Index - CORRECT WORKPLACE -

LIFE SAFETY ISSUES, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT - JOHN

COCHRAN DIVISION

2 G-002 Abbreviations, Symbols & General Notes 3 GI-001 Code Review & Life Safety Plan-Code Review, Code

List & Legend 4 1-2-GI-101A Code Review & Life Safety Plan-Bldg 1-2nd & 6th

Floors - Partial 5 1-9-GI-101 Code Review & Life Safety Plan-Bldg 1-9th Floor -

Partial 6 7-1-GI-101 Code Review & Life Safety Plan-Bldg 7-1st Floor -

Overall 7 1-6-GC-101A Phasing Plan, Notes & Legend-Bldg 1-6th Floor -

Section 'A' - South Wing - East "Bubble" - GI Lab - Endoscopy Procedure & Decontamination

8 HA-001 General Asbestos Abatement Notes - John Cochran Division-Bldgs 1 & 7

9 1-6-HA-101A Hazardous Material Plan - Bldg 1-6th Floor - Section 'A' - South Wing - East "Bubble" - GI Lab - Endoscopy Procedure & Decontamination

10 7-1-HA-101 Hazardous Material Plan - Bldg 7-1st Floor - Overall

11 AD-001 Architectural Demolition General Notes, Keynotes & Legend

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12 AE-001 Architectural Renovation Plan General Notes and Keynote Legends

13 1-2-AE-101A Architectural Demolition & Renovation Plans & Details-Bldg 1-2nd Floor - Section 'A' - South Wing

– Room A218C

14 1-6-AE-101A Architectural Demolition & Renovation Plans-Bldg 1- 6th Floor - Section 'A' - South Wing - East "Bubble" - GI Lab - Endoscopy Procedure & Decontamination; 7th & 8th Floors - East "Bubble"

15 1-R-AE-101A Architectural Renovation Plans-Bldg. 1 – Roof Detail

16 1-AE-301 Bldg. Sections + Partial Wall Sections-Bldg 1- Section A - South East Tower

17 1-AE-302 Bldg. Section Details – Bldg. 1 18 1-AE-501 Architectural Details-Bldg 1 19 1-AE-601 Schedules & Diagrams-Bldg 1 20 AC-001 Reflected Ceiling Demolition & Renovation General

Notes, Keynotes & Legend 21 1-2-AC-101A Reflected Ceiling Demolition & Renovation Plan &

Details-Bldg 1 2nd Floor - Section 'A' - South Wing

22 1-6-AC-101A Reflected Ceiling Demolition & Renovation Plan & Details-Bldg 1 "6th Floor - Section 'A' - South Wing - East "Bubble" - GI Lab - Endoscopy Procedure & Decontamination

23 1-2-AF-101A Architectural Finish Plan, Schedule & Details-Bldg 1-2nd Floor - Section 'A' - South Wing

24 1-6-AF-101A Architectural Finish Plan & Schedule-Bldg 1-6th Floor - Section 'A' - South Wing - East "Bubble" - GI Lab - Endoscopy Procedure & Decontamination

25 7-1-AD-101 Architectural Demolition Plan & Notes - Bldg 7 - 1st Floor - Overall

26 7-1-AE-101 Architectural Renovation Plan, Details & Notes - Bldg 7-1st Floor

27 7-1-AE-901 Interior Elevations, Details & Sections-Bldg 7-1st Floor

28 7-R-AE-101 Architectural Roof Plan - Bldg 7-Roof 29 7-1-AC-101 Reflected Ceiling Renovation Plan, Detail & Legend

- Bldg 7-1st Floor 30 7-1-AF-101 Architectural Finish Plan & Schedules-Bldg 7-1st

Floor 31 FP-001 Fire Protection Cover Sheet 32 1-2-FD-101A Second Floor - Fire Protection Demolition Plan 33 1-6-FD-101A Sixth Floor - Fire Protection Demolition Plan 34 1-2-FP-101A Second Floor - Fire Protection Renovation Plan 35 1-6-FP-101A Sixth Floor - Fire Protection Renovation Plan 36 P-001 Plumbing Cover Sheet 37 1-2-PD-101A Second Floor - Plumbing Demolition Plan 38 1-6-PD-101A Sixth Floor - Plumbing Demolition Plan 39 7-B-PD-101A Basement - Plumbing Demolition Plan 40 7-1-PD-101A First Floor - Plumbing Demolition Plan 41 1-6-PL-101A Sixth Floor - Plumbing Renovation Plan 42 7-B-PL-101 Basement - Plumbing Renovation Plan 43 7-1-PL-101 First Floor - Plumbing Renovation Plan

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44 M-001 Mechanical Cover Sheet 45 1-2-MD-101A Second Floor - Mechanical Demolition Plan 46 1-6-MD-101A Sixth Floor - Mechanical Demolition Plan 47 1-7-MD-101A Seventh Floor - Mechanical Demolition Plan 48 1-8-MD-101A Eighth Floor - Mechanical Demolition Plan 49 7-1-MD-101 First Floor - Mechanical Demolition Plan 50 7-R-MD-101 Roof - Mechanical Demolition Plan 51 1-2-MH-101A Second Floor - HVAC Renovation Plan 52 1-6-MH-101A Sixth Floor - HVAC Renovation Plan 53 1-7-MH-101A Seventh Floor - HVAC Renovation Plan 54 1-8-MH-101A Eighth Floor - HVAC Renovation Plan 55 1-9-MH-101A Ninth Floor - HVAC Renovation Plan 56 1-10-MH-101A Tenth Floor - HVAC Renovation Plan 57 7-1-MH-101 First Floor - HVAC Renovation Plan 58 7-R-MH-101 Roof - HVAC Renovation Plan 59 MH-300 Ventilation Details 60 MH-400 Control Diagrams 61 MH-500 Ventilation Schedules 62 E-001 Electrical Cover Sheet 63 1-2-ED-101A Second Floor - Electrical Demolition Plan 64 1-6-ED-101A Sixth Floor - Electrical Demolition Plan 65 1-2-EL-101A Second Floor - Electrical Lighting Renovation Plan 66 1-2-EP-101A Second Floor - Electrical Renovation Plan 67 1-6-EL-101A Sixth Floor - Electrical Lighting Renovation Plan 68 1-6-EP-101A Sixth Floor - Electrical Renovation Plan 69 1-9-EP-101A Ninth Floor - Electrical Renovation Plan 70 1-10-EP-101A Tenth Floor - Electrical Renovation Plan 71 7-1-ED-101 First Floor - Electrical Demolition Plan 72 7-1-EL-101 First Floor - Electrical Lighting Renovation Plan 73 7-1-EP-101 First Floor - Electrical Renovation Plan 74 1-2-RA-101A Existing Conditions Plan & Photos – Bldg. 1 – 2nd

Floor – Room A218C 75 1-6-RA-101A Existing Conditions Plan – Bldg. 1 – 6th Floor –

Rooms A608-A613B, Corr. H601 76 1-6-RA-102A Existing Conditions Plan Photos - Bldg. 1 – 6th

Floor – Rooms A608 – A613B 77 1-7-RA-101A Existing Conditions Plan Photos – Bldg. 1 – 7th

Floor – Rooms A710 – A711 78 1-8-RA-101A Existing Conditions Plan & Photos – Bldg. 1 – Rooms

A810A – A811, Corr. H803 79 7-1-RA-101 Existing Conditions Plan, Schedule & Photos – Bldg.

7 – Rooms 18-18A

VOLUME 3 - WAYFINDING

1 GI001 Cover Sheet - Wayfinding 2 JC1-AW-100 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 00 3 JC1-AW-101 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 01 4 JC1-AW-102 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 02 5 JC1-AW-103 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 03 6 JC1-AW-104 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 04 7 JC1-AW-105 Elevator Plans Bldg. 1 8 JB1-AW-106 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 00 9 JB1-AW-107 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 01 10 JB1-AW-108 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 02

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11 JB1-AW-109 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 03 12 JBT-AW-110 Tunnel Plan - Section A - Connecting Bldgs. 51, 52, 53, 61, 63 13 JBT-AW-111 Tunnel Plan - Section B - Connecting Bldgs. 4, 23, 51, 51T, 55 14 JBT-AW-112 Tunnel Plan - Section C - Connecting Bldgs. 1, 4, 23, 24 15 AW-200 Signage Details 16 AW-201 Signage Details

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

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA - NOT APPLICABLE

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES – NOT APPLICABLE

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK - NOT APPLICABLE

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE – NOT APPLICABLE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS – NOT APPLICABLE

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS & INSPECTIONS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

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1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY – NOT APPLICABLE

1.26 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT -NOT APPLICABLE

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN – NOT APPLICABLE1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION - NOT APPLICABLE

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES – NOT APPLICALBE

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION – NOT APPLICABLE

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS – NOT APPLICABLE

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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 Correct Workplace & Life

Safety Issues, Abate Asbestos, & Improve Wayfinding VA Medical Center, St. Louis, MO, John Cochran Division and Jefferson Barracks, VA PROJECT

NO. 657-18-110 as required by drawings and specifications.

1. Work is to be performed at both Jefferson Barracks Division (JB) and

John Cochran Division (JC) campuses in multiple buildings as part of a single General Contract.

B. Only one site visit will be scheduled prior to the bid date. Attendance is highly recommended. See solicitation for date and time.

C. Offices of CLH Architects, 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. Disciplines shall include Demolition, Hazardous Materials Abatement and

Remediation, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing. All work shall be completed within 540 calendar days from Notice to Proceed

(NTP). The construction duration includes submittal review period of 30 calendar days.

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a. Bid Item NO.1 (Base Bid): Bid all work associated with project

657-18-110 drawings and specifications. Period of performance is

540 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.

b. Bid Item NO. 2 (Alternate 1): Bid all work identified in Bid Item

NO. 1 except work in Building 7 at John Cochran. Period of performance is 510 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.

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.

B. Throughout the contract documents the terms “Resident Engineer”, “Project Engineer”, “Project Manager”, and “COR” are all synonymous.

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. Submit the security plan before work begins in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT

DATA AND SAMPLES. Work will not be authorized to begin without the

Security Plan being approved by the COR.

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

3. The General Contractor shall submit an official document to the

COR stating all employees have been tested for TB and have tested negative. (No medical records are required. Only verification)

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.

(a) Except for initiating registration with the PIV Sponsor, personnel conducting business pursuant to this contract shall not enter VA owned

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Personnel may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects, including tool boxes, lockers, vehicle, or any other container, whilst on VA owned or leased property upon request from VA Police.

(b) To be processed for a VA ID badge, contact the VA-StLHCS-JC, Engineering Service PIV Sponsor to arrange for an appointment and to receive information on the required documentation. The appropriate contact information will be issued during the Pre-Construction meeting with the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR). Applicants may be subject to the following classifications of badging:

(i) Flash Badge: common physical access and no biometric information required

(ii) Non-PIV Badge: common physical, restricted physical, and sensitive records access; subject to submitting fingerprints; subject to submitting to a Special Agreement

Check (SAC) for a background investigation (allow for 14 calendar days to adjudicate)

(iii) Full PIV Badge: common physical, restricted physical, sensitive records, and logical/data access; subject to submitting fingerprints; subject to submitting to a

Special Agreement Check (SAC) for a background investigation (allow for 14 calendar days to adjudicate);

subject to submitting to a National Agency Check with

Written Inquiries (NACI) background investigation (allow for 60 days to adjudicate).

The level of badging and its corresponding duration of investigation are directly dependent on the level of security access required to perform contract tasks. Refer to the contract drawings for security level access assessments.

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

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

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

5. Normal medical center working hours are Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., except during Federal Holidays. All work for this project shall be scheduled and performed outside of medical center working hours. If specific tasks must be performed during medical center normal hours this work must be coordinated with the COR 21 calendar days in advance.

C. Guards: Not Applicable

D. Key Control:

1. For any door controlling entrance to the construction area(s), the

VA will supply to the contractor a door lock core and its corresponding key, the contractor will provide all remaining door hardware to support the STLVA keying system (Corbin Russwin large format). The General

Contractor will be responsible for ensuring the construction site remains under lock and key to prevent the general population from entering the site. Upon project completion, the General Contractor must return the lock core and key to the COR.

2. Reference Medical Center Memorandum FES-138-10 for Key Control requirements

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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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.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Not Applicable

2. Not Applicable

3. John Cochran: There is no contractor parking on hospital property at the John Cochran (JC) division bounded by Grand, Enright, Spring and Bell avenues. Contractor parking is permitted in parking lot K

(VA lot across grand from the medical center) in designated marked spaces. Contractor may load and unload materials in unrestricted areas only. Access to the Building 1 loading dock shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies, and no such activity may leave a vehicle unattended.

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1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) within the primary project site/area. 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, Sheds, Storage Containers, etc. will not be permitted.

C. Not Applicable

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall contained within the project area as determined by the COR.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads, loading dock, parking areas and sidewalks clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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.

3. No Applicable

F.1. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire

01 00 00 -7 protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

1. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

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

21 calendar days in advance 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:

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of 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 21 calendar days in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

COR and Contractor, as follows:

a. SEQUENCE A: PHASE 1 – PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND RENOVATION OF JOHN

COCHRAN BUILDING 1-2ND FLOOR SECTION A – SOUTH ROOM A218C FOR CLEAN

STORAGE.

A. Area to be cordoned off in the corridor by construction barrier/door to allow work to progress from start (demolition) to finish (completion of finishes).

a. Placement of the temporary barrier shall allow for access to Room

A219. Entry to A219 and adjacent rooms shall not be restricted

01 00 00 -8 during regular working hours. Work as part of Phase 1 may take place concurrently with Phase 2.

b. SEQUENCE B: PHASE 2 (DEDUCT ALTERNATE) - PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND

RENOVATION OF JOHN COCHRAN BUILDING 7 FOR REMOVAL OF EXISTING

REFRIGERATION ROOMS AND REPLACEMENT WITH NEW RESTROOMS.

A. Demolition and removal of refrigeration unit to take place during normal working hours and/or after-hours.

B. Demolition of existing piping and core-drilling for new plumbing to take place after-hours.

C. New construction (framing, rough-ins, finishing) may take place during normal working hours with the approval of the cor.

c. SEQUENCE C: PHASE 3 - PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND RENOVATION OF JOHN

COCHRAN BUILDING 1-6TH FLOOR SECTION A – SOUTH ENCOSCOPY PROCEDURE &

DECONTAMINATION WING FOR NEW HVAC.

A. Sub phase ‘A’: work to begin on 8th and 9th floor roofs for HVAC rework, exhaust duct and air handling unit installation, and progress downward from roof through 8th and 7th floors to 6th floor.

HVAC infrastructure will need to be installed first. 6th floor ceilings and finishes will have to be completed last.

a. Work as part of Sub phase ‘A’ to take place concurrently with Sub phase ‘B’.

B. SUBPHASE ‘B’: Work on 8th and 7th floors for routing of ductwork to

6th floor endoscopy area – after-hours work to remove portions of roof. Walls and floors for duct chase between patient bedrooms a710-a711 and at the end of corridor h803. Occupants of exam rooms a813, a814, patient bedrooms a710 and a711 in work area to be relocated during demolition, installation of ductwork, enclosure and finishing of chases.

a. Portions of Rooms A610 and A611 are to be partitioned off with temporary construction partitions during Sub phase ‘B’ to allow for demolition and construction of new duct chase and infrastructure including HVAC, plumbing and related work.

C. Sub phases ‘C’ & ‘D’: ceilings in 6th floor rooms designated for work may be partially or fully removed and replaced for

01 00 00 -9 installation of new HVAC equipment and ceilings compliant with requirements for procedure and decontamination rooms.

D. Sub phase ‘C’: rooms a608, a609 and a610 are to be completed first, with work on nights and weekends. Work in corridor h601 to be completed during nights/weekends and returned to usable condition by staff and patients prior to the start of normal work days.

E. Sub phase ‘D’: rooms a611, a611a, a612, a613, a613a and a613b are to be renovated after completion of sub phase ‘C’, starting in procedure rooms and progressing until reaching scope and decontamination rooms.

F. At least three procedure rooms must be in operation during renovation, including one room for moderate anesthesia and one room for full anesthesia.

G. Scope and decontamination rooms to remain in operation during sub phase ‘C’ renovation. VA will temporarily relocate scope and decontamination to elsewhere in the building outside of the project area prior to beginning of sub phase ‘D’ to allow for full access to rooms during renovation.

H. Removal of existing radiators at exterior walls would be done at same time as HVAC work.

I. Temporary construction barriers (poly) may be placed at individual room entrances. Rooms to have sticky walk-off mats during construction.

J. A temporary construction barrier may be placed on the west end of corridor h601 entrance to procedure/decontamination suite to allow for the corridor to be worked on in its entirety during weekends. Barrier construction would need to be approved by the

COR prior to beginning of work and removed prior to the start of regular hours on Monday.

K. Temporary relocation may be considered for scope cleaning/processing during sub phase ‘C’ if swing space can be found elsewhere in hospital to temporarily locate department or processing/decontamination functions.

d. PHASE 4 - ABATEMENT AND/OR ENCAPSULATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN

SELECTED ROOMS AT JEFFERSON BARRACKS (JB) BUILDING 52.

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i. Abatement of areas outside of Phase 1 is to be conducted prior to or in conjunction with demolition associated with each Phase. JB

Building 1 – 2 East/South-Center wing to be abated last as part of

Phase 5.

A. JB BUILDING 52-GROUND LEVEL ROOMS GN30, GN31:

a. Gn30 and gn31 to be abated at same time, with sequence to be coordinated between the COR and general contractor.

Provide temporary ante-room inside door to room to isolate from rest of floor. Work to continue in room from beginning of abatement to completion of finishes.

b. Work as part of phase 4 may take place prior to or concurrently with phase 5 with prior approval of the cor.

e. PHASE 5 (DEDUCT ALTERNATE) - DEMOLITION AND LIMITED RENOVATION OF

JEFFERSON BARRACKS BUILDING 1-2ND FLOOR EAST – SOUTH AND CENTER

WINGS.

A. North, center and south wings to vacate. North wing to be reoccupied after completion of center portion.

B. Demolition to be phased to start at center portion/existing reception area: center to be demolished after-hours, with temporary 1-hour-rated construction barriers/ceilings erected to provide access to the north wing and stair 1 tower.

C. Abatement and demolition of first floor above-ceiling areas in center area to take place after-hours and concurrently with demolition of area above.

D. Center portion to be renovated and completed first to allow access to north wing upon occupancy.

E. Demolition of center wing within construction barriers to take place concurrently with demolition of the south wing.

F. Demolition of south wing to start at north end and progress toward south. Temporary containment barriers may be erected at strategic locations to allow for completion of abatement and demolition simultaneously with renovation of portions to the north of demolition area.

G. Renovation south of center wing to start at north end and progress to south while abatement/demolition is under way.

H. Work as part of phase 5 may not start prior to October 2019.

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f. PHASE 6 – WAYFINDING AND SIGN INSTALLATION – JEFFERSON BARRACKS &

JOHN COCHRAN CAMPUSES.

A. Installation of electronic information kiosks in the following locations, as shown in the Contract Documents:

i. JC – Building 1 - Main Entrance Lobby

ii. JC – Building 1 - Ambassador Entrance Lobby

iii. JB – Building 1 – Main Lobby

B. Installation of additional signage, including building directories and other wall- and ceiling-mounted signs, at elevator lobbies in JB-Bldg. 1 and JC-Bldg. 1.

C. Installation of additional signage for wayfinding in the tunnel system of JB campus.

D. Work for development and installation of kiosks and signage may take place independently of Phases 1 through 5. General

Contractor to coordinate with COR for submittals and reviews, scheduling and installation.

E. Work to be completed first at JC – Bldg. 1 before moving to JB –

Bldg. 1.

H. All of the Medical Center will be occupied during performance of work;

but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected

01 00 00 -12 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.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed. Contractor shall coordinate with COR 21 calendar days in advance for areas affected by construction activities. If areas have furniture in the space the Contractor shall be responsible for disassembling, moving, storing and re-installation of furniture when work in area is complete.

I. Construction Fence: Not Applicable

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

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

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 60 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.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

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(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 Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 21 calendar days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 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 Contractor.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but

01 00 00 -14 shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

N. Not Applicable

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR 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. 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

01 00 00 -15 subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-

2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures;

and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags 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

01 00 00 -16 be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place.