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Relocate Step Down Unit 589-402 Harry S. Truman VAMC 800 Hospital Drive Columbia, MO

Specifications - Volume 1

Divisions 1 through 14;

VA project no.: 589-402 Design Issue: Final Construction Documents

Issue date: April 11, 2019

142 North Mosley Street Wichita, Kansas 67202

117 Pierce Street Suite 110 Sioux City Iowa 51101

Jesse Klankowski Snapshot

VA Project No. 589-402 09-01-18

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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 00 10 MEDICAL CENTER REQUIREMENTS 09-15

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 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL 01-18

01 45 29 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES 08-17

01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS 04-18

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

01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION 08-17

02 82 11 TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT 09-15

02 82 13.19 ASBESTOS FLOOR TILE AND MASTIC ABATEMENT 09-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE 12-15

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING 02-16

05 31 00 STEEL DECKING 02-16

05 36 00 COMPOSITE METAL DECKING 10-15

05 40 00 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING 05-16

05 50 00 METAL FABRICATIONS 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

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06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY 10-17

06 20 00 FINISH CARPENTRY 08-16

06 41 00 ARCHITECTURAL WOOD CASEWORK 11-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 PREPARATION FOR RE-ROOFING 02-16

07 21 13 THERMAL INSULATION 10-17

07 22 00 ROOF AND DECK INSULATION 02-16

07 27 26 FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIER, VAPOR PERMEABLE 02-16

07 40 00 ROOFING AND SIDING PANELS 10-15

07 54 23 THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN (TPO) ROOFING 08-16

07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL 09-18

07 71 00 ROOF SPECIALTIES 10-15

07 81 00 APPLIED FIREPROOFING 10-17

07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING 02-16

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS 10-17

07 95 13 EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES 08-16

08 14 00 INTERIOR WOOD DOORS 02-16

08 14 16 THERMALLY FUSED WOOD DOORS 02-16

08 31 13 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES 02-16

08 35 13.13 ACCORDION FOLDING DOORS 05-15

08 41 13 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS 08-16

08 51 13.11 SIDE-HINGED ALUMINUM WINDOWS 08-16

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE 01-16

08 71 13 AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS 02-16

08 71 13.11 LOW ENERGY POWER ASSIST DOOR OPERATORS 08-16

08 80 00 GLAZING 10-15

08 90 00 LOUVERS AND VENTS 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 SUBSURFACE PREPARATION FOR FLOOR FINISHES 02-15

09 22 16 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING 06-18

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD 09-18

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 05-18

09 67 23.20 RESINOUS (EPOXY BASE) WITH VINYL CHIP BROADCAST (RES 2) 09-18

09 68 00 CARPETING 10-15

09 91 00 PAINTING 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 MARKERBOARDS 10-15

10 14 00 SIGNAGE 10-15

10 21 23 CUBICLE CURTAIN TRACKS 05-15

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10 22 26.13 ACCORDION FOLDING PARTITIONS 05-15

10 25 13 PATIENT BED SERVICE WALLS 08-18

10 26 00 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION 10-15

10 28 00 TOILET-BATH-LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES 02-16

10 44 13 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS 08-18

10 51 13 METAL LOCKERS 06-18

10 90 00 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIALTIES 09-15

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 40 11 CUSTOM FABRICATED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT 11-11

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

COMPONENTS

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 92 00 PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM 01-19

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 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 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 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS 11-16

23 09 23 DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC 09-11

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23 21 13 HYDRONIC PIPING 08-17

23 22 13 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING 08-17

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 00 CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS 04-11

23 82 16 AIR COILS 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 01-16

26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 01-17

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 01-17

26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 01-18

26 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 11-16

26 09 23 LIGHTING CONTROLS 01-18

26 22 00 LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS 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 43 13 SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES 01-17

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING 01-18

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

27 52 41 MISCELLANEOUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS 06-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 04-18

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

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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

APPENDIX

APPENDIX A ASBESTOS SURVEY

APPENDIX B HARRY S. TRUMAN VA WAYFINDING STANDARDS

APPENDIX C PATIENT INFO BOARD

APPENDIX D SIGNAGE DESIGN GUIDE-INTERIOR

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VA Project No. 589-402 07-01-15

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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

GENERAL

GI001 TITLE SHEET

GI002 ABA SHEET

GI003 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI104 PHASING PLAN-2ND FLOOR

GI105 PHASING PLAN-3RD FLOOR

HA101 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PLANS

ARCHITECTURAL

AD101 DEMOLITION PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

AD102 DEMOLITION PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

AD102.2 DEMOLITION PLAN - 3RD FLOOR – BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AD103 DEMOLITION PLAN - 2ND FLOOR CEILING

AD104 DEMOLITION PLAN - 3RD FLOOR CEILING

AD104.2 DEMOLITION PLAN - 3RD FLOOR CEILING – BID ITEM #2(DEDUCT)

AS101 FLOOR PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

AS102 FLOOR PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

AS102.2 FLOOR PLAN - 3RD FLOOR – BID ITEM #2(DEDUCT)

AS103 FLOOR PLAN-DIMENSIONS - 2ND FLOOR

AS104 FLOOR PLAN-DIMENSIONS - 3RD FLOOR

AS104.2 FLOOR PLAN-DIMENSIONS – 3RD FLOOR – BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AS105 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

AS105.2 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS – BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AS106 ROOF PLAN

AS106.2 ROOF PLAN – BID ITEM 2(DEDUCT)

AS201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS – BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AS301 BUILDING SECTIONS

AS301.2 BUILDING SECTIONS – BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AS302 BUILDING SECTIONS

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AS302.2 BUILDING SECTIONS – BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AS501 DOG HOUSE SECTIONS, WINDOWS & DETAILS

AS501.2 DOG HOUSE SECTIONS – BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AS502 DOG HOUSE WALL SECTIONS & DETAILS

AS601 DOOR INFORMATION

AS602 DOOR AND WINDOW DETAILS

AS701 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

AS702 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

AS702.2 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - 3RD FLOOR – BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AS703 CEILING & GENERAL DETAILS

INTERIORS

AI101 FINISH PLAN 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR

AI101.2 FINISH PLAN – 3RD FLOOR - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AI102 FINISH SCHEDULE – 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR

AI102.2 FINISH SCHEDULE – 3RD FLOOR – BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AI103 EQUIPMENT PLAN – 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR

AI103.2 EQUIPMENT PLAN – 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR – BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AI103.3 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS

AI104 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE–2ND AND 3RD FLOOR

AI104.2 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE – 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR – BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AI105 WALL PROTECTION PLAN - 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR

AI105.2 WALL PROTECTION PLAN - 3RD FLOOR - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AI106 SIGNAGE PLAN - 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR

AI106.2 SIGNAGE PLAN - 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AI201 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI202 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI203 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI204 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI205 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI501 MILLWORK SECTION DETAILS

AI502 MILLWORK SECTION DETAILS

AI503 MILLWORK SECTION DETAILS

AI503 TILE DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S-001 GENERAL NOTES

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S-002 IBC INSPECTION TABLES

S-101 FRAMING PLAN – 3RD FLOOR

S-102 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S-102 ROOF FRAMING PLAN - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

S-510 TYPICAL FRAMING DETAILS

S-511 FRAMING DETAILS

S-512 FRAMING DETAILS

S-513 LIGHT GAUGE FRAMING DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

FP101 FIRE PROTECTION HAZARD PLANS

FP101.2 FIRE PROTECTION HAZARD PLANS – BID ITEM 2 (DEDUCT)

PLUMBING

PP001 PLUMBING NOTES AND SYMBOLS

PD101 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - PARTIAL 2ND FLOOR

PD102 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - PARTIAL 3RD FLOOR

PL101 PLUMBING PLAN - PARTIAL 2ND FLOOR

PL102 PLUMBING PLAN - PARTIAL 3RD FLOOR

PL103 ENLARGED PLUMBING PLAN - PARTIAL 3RD FLOOR NORTH

PL104 ENLARGED PLUMBING PLAN - PARTIAL 3RD FLOOR SOUTH

PL104.2 ENLARGED PLUMBING PLAN-PARTIAL 3RD FLOOR SOUTH-BID ITEM #2

(DEDUCT)

PL201 MEDICAL GAS PLAN - PARTIAL 3RD FLOOR

PL301 PLUMBING RISERS

PL501 PLUMBING SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

MECHANICAL

MM001 MECHANICAL COVER SHEET

MM002 MECHANICAL COVER SHEET

MD101 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

MD102 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

MD102.2 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN - 3RD FLOOR - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

MD103 HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN - ROOF

MD104 HYDRONICS DEMOLITION PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

MD104.2 HYDRONICS DEMOLITION PLAN - 3RD FLOOR–BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

MH101 HVAC PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

MH101.2 HVAC PLAN - 2ND FLOOR - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

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MH102 HVAC PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

MH102.2 HVAC PLAN - 3RD FLOOR - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

MH103 HVAC PLAN – ROOF PLAN

MH103.2 HVAC PLAN – ROOF PLAN – BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

MP101 HYDRONICS PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

MP102 HYDRONICS PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

MP102.2 HYDRONICS PLAN - 3RD FLOOR - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

M-401 ENLARGED MECHANICAL PLANS

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-503 MECHANCIAL DETAILS

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-603 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-701 MECHANICAL CONTROL DETAILS

M-702 MECHANICAL CONTROL DETAILS

M-801 AIRFLOW DIAGRAM

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

ED121 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – 2ND FLOOR

ED131 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – 3RD FLOOR

ED131.2 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – 3RD FLOOR-BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

ED141 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - ROOF

EL121 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

EL131 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

EL131.2 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - 3RD FLOOR - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

EL132 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED LIGHTING PLANS

EL501 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

EP101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BASEMENT

EP121 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

EP131 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

EP131.2 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – 3RD FLOOR - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

EP141 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - ROOF

EP501 ELECTRICAL POWER DETAILS

EP502 ELECTRICAL PARTIAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

EP601 ELECTRICAL POWER SCHEDULES

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EP602 ELECTRICAL POWER SCHEDULES

ET131 ELECTRICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

ET131.2 ELECTRICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - 3RD FLOOR–BID ITEM #2

(DEDUCT)

ET501 ELECTRICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

ET502 ELECTRICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

EY121 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

EY131 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN - 3RD FLOOR

EY131.2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN - 3RD FLOOR – BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

EY132 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED SYSTEMS PLANS

EY501 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

TA121 ELECTRICAL AUDIO VISUAL PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

TA501 ELECTRICAL AUDIO VISUAL DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

TA502 ELECTRICAL AUDIO VISUAL DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

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VA Project No. 589-402 10-01-17 i

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.14 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.19 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.20 TESTS

1.21 INSTRUCTIONS

1.22 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.23 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

589-402 Relocate Step Down Unit 10-01-17

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Relocate Step Down Unit at

Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO, VA Project

589-402 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Only one site visit will be scheduled prior to 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. A/E information as follows:

M+HFG Architecture

142 North Mosley Street

Wichita, KS 67202

P: 316.262.2500

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 the Contractor, 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 NO. 1: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: All scope communicated in the drawings and specifications. Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing construction and certain other items. To include all Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Technology, Furnishings and Equipment items to complete project.

(TOTAL CONSTUCTION DURATION FOR BID ITEM NO. 1 TO BE 419 CALENDAR DAYS,

WITH PHASE 2 DESCRIBED WORK DURATION NO LONGER THAN 150 DAYS WITHIN THE

419 DAYS)

B. BID ITEM NO.2 (DEDUCT): Includes all work in BID ITEM NO. 1 with the following exceptions (All items below to be bid as one deduct):

2A. Omit all scope of work related to the Roof Clerestory located over

Patient Rooms #1 and #2 (Rooms C356 & C357). Omit all structural reinforcement of roof slab and new construction.

2B. Omit all finishes, fixtures, furnishings and equipment in Patient

Rooms #1 and #2 (Rooms C356, C356A, C357, C357A). All framing, doors and windows, and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing rough-in to remain for future build-out.

2C. Omit all finishes in 3rd floor Quiet Room (Room C339). All framing, doors and windows, and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing rough-in to remain for future build-out.

2D. Omit all scope of work related to Greeter Station (Room C326). Omit all framing, doors, millwork and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing associated with Greeter Station.

2E. Omit all scope of work related to demolition, new walls, new doors and new finishes in Bed Storage and Elevator Lobby (Rooms D302, D301).

2F. Omit all scope of work related to the Audio/Visual Equipment in the

Multipurpose/Chapel/Altar (Rooms D213A, D213B, D213C).

(TOTAL CONSTUCTION DURATION FOR BID ITEM NO. 2 TO BE 359 CALENDAR DAYS,

WITH PHASE 2 DESCRIBED WORK DURATION NO LONGER THAN 150 DAYS WITHIN THE

359 DAYS)

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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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 Officer’s 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:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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.

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1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

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

Contracting Officer’s Representative and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the

Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

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’s Representative. 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 determined by COR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H. 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 phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase 1: Demolition and construction on 3rd floor for the new Step Down Unit as shown on contract drawings.

Phase 1.1: Mechanical work above ceilings of occupied spaces.

Phase 2: Demolition and construction at 2nd floor to include new slab infill on third floor and new Mechanical Unit.

Phase 3: Demolition and construction for areas tying into existing finishes.

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I. Part of Main Building – Floor 3 and Floor 2 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.

J. When area of building 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.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 15 days in advance of proposed interruption.

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

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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.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all, to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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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 and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR

852.236-88).

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

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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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.

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 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

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(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

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 PROTECTION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures and equipment, 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.

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

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Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting the environment. Refer to

Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage

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

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

52.236-2).

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. 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.

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

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

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

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

1.14 RESIDENT ENGINEER'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.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

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

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

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

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

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.

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1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevator for handling building materials and

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

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators.

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Contractor may use elevator No. 6 in Building Nos. 1 for exclusive use and the Freight elevators for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans

Affairs.

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

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

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

c. Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractor’s expense.

4. If brake lining of elevators are excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining at the contractor’s expense.

5. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractor’s expense, if recommended by elevator inspector after elevator is released by Contractor.

6. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by Contracting Officer.

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any

01 00 00 -16 damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies 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, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or 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 distribution system.

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

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

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

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

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each

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Contractor.

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

1.19 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

A. The contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipmen. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.20 TESTS

A. As per specification Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING

FOR HVAC 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.