36C25520R0021-004.pdf

Specifications

Project

Relocate Community Living Center

Site Location

Harry S. Truman

Memorial VA Hospital

800 Hospital Dr ive

Columbia, MO 65201

Station Project No. 589-335

Issue Submission Phase

Bid Documents

Date

October 1, 2019

Volume 1 (Division 00-22)

DIVISION 00 –

SPECIAL SECTIONS

Harry S. Truman Memorial VA Hospital

Columbia, Missouri

12-01-17

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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) 02-15

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 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 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 02-15

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 07-14

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

06 21 60 Structural Sheathing

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 08-16

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers, 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 07-14

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 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 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 02-16

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 03-17

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

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

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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16

09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 10-15

09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 10-15

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14

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 02-16

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15

09 67 23.20 Resinous (Epoxy Base) with Vinyl Chip Broadcast 07-14

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

09 94 19 Multicolor Interior Finishing 08-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 10-15

10 11 23 Tackboards 10-15

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15

10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 10-15

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

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

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 41 00 Food Storage Equipment 11-11

11 44 00 Food Cooking Equipment 11-11

11 48 00 Cleaning and Disposal Equipment 11-11

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 01-17

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 05-15

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-15

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 24 00 Electric Hydraulic Elevator 09-17

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

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

22 05 19 Meters and Gauges for Plumbing Piping 09-15

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

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 12-16

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 42 26 Commercial Disposers 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

22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam

Generation

08-17

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 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests 08-17

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

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 08-17

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17

23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 08-17

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15

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 38 13 Commercial-Kitchen Hoods 01-11

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

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

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 04-11

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23 82 00 Convection Heating 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 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 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 13 Distribution Switchboards 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

26 56 00 Exterior 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 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 31 00 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment 06-15

27 31 31 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment -

Extension

06-15

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

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security

Systems

11-16

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

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28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 08-16

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-16

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution 09-17

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Vehicle Barriers 08-16

APPENDIX

Appendix A

Report Midwest Testing – Geotechnical Exploration 06-17

Appendix B

Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital – Wiring

Closet and Cabling Run Specifications

09-15

Appendix C

Photo Index

Appendix D

Basement Level – Future Ventilation Plan

Appendix E

Existing Modular Building – Vertical Lift

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

01 GENERAL

G-001 COVER

G-002 DRAWING INDEX

G-003 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS & BID ITEMS - DEDUCT NARRATIVE

G-004 STANDARD MOUNTING HEIGHTS

G-005 CODE INFORMATION AND BASIS OF DESIGN PROTOCOLS

G-100 BASEMENT FLOOR - LIFE SAFETY PLAN

G-101 FIRST FLOOR - LIFE SAFETY PLAN

02 CIVIL

C-100 GENERAL NOTES, LEGEND AND EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

C-101 EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEMOLITION PLAN

C-102 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

C-103 SITE GRADING PLAN

C-104 SITE UTILITY PLAN

C-105 SITE GEOMETRIC PLAN

C-106 STORM SEWER PROFILES

C-107 SANITARY SEWER & UTILITY PROFILES

C-108 WATER LINE PROFILE & DETAILS

C-109 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

C-110 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

C-111 SEWER DETAILS

C-112 SEWER DETAILS

C-113 DRAINAGE AREA PLAN

CX-100 GENERAL NOTES, LEGEND AND EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

CX-103 SITE GRADING PLAN FOR DEDUCTS 1, 4, & 7

CX-104 SITE UTILITY PLAN FOR DEDUCTS 1, 4, & 7

CX-105 SITE GEOMETRIC PLAN FOR DEDUCTS 1, 4, & 7

CX-106 STORM SEWER PROFILES FOR DEDUCTS 1, 4, & 7

CX-107 SANITARY SEWER & UTILITY PROFILES FOR DEDUCTS 4 & 7

CX-108 WATER LINE PROFILE & DETAILS FOR DEDUCT 1

CX-109 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS FOR DEDUCT 1

CX-111 SEWER DETAILS FOR DEDUCT 1

03 STRUCTURAL

S-001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

S-002 STRUCTURAL SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

S-003 STRUCTURAL TYPICAL FOUNDATION DETAILS

S-004 STRUCTURAL TYPICAL DETAILS

S-005 STRUCTURAL TYPICAL STEEL DETAILS

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S-100 STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION BASEMENT PLAN

S-101 STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION/FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S-102 STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION/FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S-101 (ALT)

STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION/FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S-102

STRUCTURAL FUTURE FLOOR $ ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S-103 STRUCTURAL HIGH ROOF FRAMING & WIND GIRT PLAN

S-200 STRUCTURAL CANOPY FRAMING & DETAIL PLANS

S-300 STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION SECTIONS

S-301 STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION SECTIONS

S-302 STRUCTURAL PILASTER DETAILS

S-400 STRUCTURAL FRAMING SECTIONS

S-401 STRUCTURAL FRAMING SECTIONS

S-500 STRUCTURAL BRACE FRAME ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

S-501 WIND GIRT FRAMING ELEVATION & DETAILS

04 ARCHITECTURAL

AS-100 SITE PLAN

AS-100 B1-2 SITE PLAN – BID ITEM 2

AS-101 PARTIAL ENLARGED SITE PLAN & DETAILS

AS-102 SITE DETAILS

A-100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

A-100 BI-8 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – BID ITEM 8

A-100B PARTIAL BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - B

A-100C PARTIAL BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - C

A-101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

A-101 BI-5/8 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – BID ITEMS 5 & 8

A-101 BI-6 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – BID ITEM 6

A-101A PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - A

A-101B PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - B

A-101C PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - C

A-102 ROOF PLAN

A-120 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

A-122A PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR - EQUIPMENT PLAN - A

A-122B PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR - EQUIPMENT PLAN - B

A-122C PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR – EQUIPMENT PLAN - C

A-130 BASEMENT FLOOR - REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-131 FIRST FLOOR - REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-131A FIRST FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - A

A-131B FIRST FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - B

A-131C FIRST FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - C

A-150 ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING DETAIL PLANS & CEILING DETAILS

A-200 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-202 BUILDING ELEVATIONS BID ITEM 5 AND 8

A-300 BUILDING SECTIONS

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A-301 BUILDING SECTIONS

A-302 STAIR AND ELEVATOR DETAILS

A-400 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS

A-401 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLAN

A-402 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-403 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-404 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-405 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-406 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-407 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-408 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS – FIRST FLOOR & BASEMENT

A-409 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - BASEMENT

A-410 ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLANS & DETAILS

A-411 ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLANS & DETAILS

A-430 DETAILS

A-431 DETAILS

A-432 DETAILS

A-433 COLUMN DETAILS

A-434 DETAILS

A-435 DETAILS

A-500 WALL SECTIONS & DETAILS

A-501 WALL SECTIONS & DETAILS

A-510 PARTITION TYPES

A-520 CASEWORK DETAILS

A-521 CASEWORK DETAILS

A-522 CASEWORK DETAILS

A-601 DOOR AND HARDWARE SCHEDULE & DETAILS

A-602 DOOR & FRAME DETAILS

A-610 CURTAIN WALL ELEVATIONS & GLAZING SCHEDULE

A-611 CURTAIN WALL EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-612 STOREFRONT & CURTAIN WALL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

05 INTERIORS

I-101 FIRST FLOOR - FINISH PLAN

I-300 BASEMENT FLOOR – SIGNAGE PLAN

I-301A PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR - SIGNAGE PLAN - A

I-301B PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR - SIGNAGE PLAN - B

I-301C PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR - SIGNAGE PLAN - C

I-310 SIGN TYPES & SIGNAGE MOUNTING HEIGHTS

I-311 SIGN TYPES

I-312 SIGNAGE SCHEDULES & DETAIL ELEVATIONS

I-600 FINISH SCHEDULE & FINISH LEGEND

I-601 FINISH DETAILS

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06 FIRE PROTECTION

FP-001 FIRE PROTECTION SYMBOLS, NOTES, AND SCHEDULES

FP-101 FIRE PROTECTION BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

FP-102 FIRE PROTECTION FIRST FLOOR PLAN

07 PLUMBING

MG-001 MEDICAL GAS GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

MG-101 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - MEDICAL GAS PLAN

MG-101 (BI 5/8) BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - MEDICAL GAS PLAN – BID ITEMS 5 & 8

MG-102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - MEDICAL GAS PLAN

MG-102 (BI 8) FIRST FLOOR PLAN - MEDICAL GAS PLAN – BID ITEM 8

MG-103 MEDICAL OXYGEN BUILDING 1 AND UNDERGROUND PLAN

MG-401 MEDICAL GAS DETAILS

P-001 PLUMBING GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

P-100U UNDERGROUND FLOOR PLAN - PLUMBING PLAN

P-100U (BI 8) UNDERGROUND FLOOR PLAN - PLUMBING PLAN – BID ITEM 8

P-100 BASEMENT FLOOR LEVEL – SANITARY & STORM PLUMBING PLAN

P-100 (BI 5/8) BASEMENT FLOOR LEVEL - SANITARY & STORM PLUMBING PLAN – BID ITEMS 5 & 8

P-101 BASEMENT FLOOR LEVEL – DOMESTIC WATER PLUMBING PLAN

P-101 (BI 5/8) BASEMENT FLOOR LEVEL – DOMESTIC WATER PLUMBING PLAN – BID ITEMS 5 & 8

P-102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PLUMBING PLAN

P-102 (BI 8) FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PLUMBING PLAN – BID ITEM 8

P-103 ROOF LEVEL PLAN – PLUMBING PLAN

P-201 PLUMBING SANITARY PIPING DIAGRAM

P-202 PLUMBING DOMESTIC WATER PIPING DIAGRAM

P-301 PLUMBING DETAILS

P-302 DOMESTIC HOT WATER PIPING & PLUMBING FIXTURE DESCRIPTION

08 MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

MV-101 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - MECHANICAL VENTILATION PLAN

MV-102A PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR - MECHANICAL VENTILATION PLAN - A

MV-102B PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR - MECHANICAL VENTILATION PLAN - B

MV-102C PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR - MECHANICAL VENTILATION PLAN - C

MV-102 BI 5/6 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR – MECHANICAL VENTILATION PLAN – B – BID ITEM 5 & 6

MV-103 ROOF LEVEL PLAN - MECHANICAL VENTILATION PLAN

MP-100 MECHANICAL UNDERGROUND PIPING PLAN

MP-101 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

MP-102A PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR - MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN – A

MP-102B PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR - MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN – B

MP-102C PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR - MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - C

MP-201 ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

M-301 MECHANICAL RISER DIAGRAM AND SECTIONS

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M-401 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-402 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-403 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-404 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-405 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-501 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-502 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-503 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-601 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-602 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-603 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-604 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

09 ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL NOTES AND TABLES

E-002 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

EC-100 ELECTRICAL UNDERGROUND POWER AND NETWORK CONDUIT PLAN

EC-101 ELECTRICAL NETWORK CONDUIT PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

EC-102 ELECTRICAL NETWORK CONDUIT PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

EG-100 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING PLAN

EG-101 ELECTRICAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION PLAN - ROOF

EP-100A ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – BASEMENT FLOOR

EP-100B ELECTRICAL HVAC POWER PLAN – BASEMENT FLOOR

EP-101A ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

EP-101B ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

EP-102

ELECTRICAL HVAC POWER PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

EP-102 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

EP-102

ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – ROOF

EL-100 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – BASEMENT FLOOR

EL-101 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

EL-101 (BI-6) ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – FIRST FLOOR – BID ITEM 6

ESD-100 ELECTRICAL SITE LIGHTING DEMOLITION PLAN

ESL-100 ELECTRICAL SITE LIGHTING PLAN

ET-101 COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

EF-100 ELECTRICAL FIRE ALARM & SECURITY PLAN – BASEMENT FLOOR

EF-101 ELECTRICAL FIRE ALARM & SECURITY PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

EF-102 ELECTRICAL SECURITY PLAN – EXTERIOR

EN-101 ELECTRICAL NURSE CALL PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

E-501 ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E-502 ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E-701 LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE

E-702 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULE

E-703 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULE

E-704 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULE

E-801 ELECTRICAL TYPICAL INSTALLATION DETAILS

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E-802 ELECTRICAL TYPICAL INSTALLATION DETAIL

E-803 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING SYSTEM DETAIL

E-804 ELECTRICAL TYPICAL RISER AND DETAIL

E-805 ELECTRICAL TYPICAL RISER AND DETAIL

T-801 TECHNOLOGY TYPICAL INSTALLATION DETAILS

E-901 REFERENCE – EXISTING SITE LIGHTING

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DIVISION 01 –

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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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

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 COR'S FIELD OFFICE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

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1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS (NOT USED)

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.31 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

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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 a new Community Living Center as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders will be scheduled only once during the pre-bid conference. It is highly recommended that bidders attend this conference. See solicitation for date and time.

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

E. 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.

F. References to ‘Resident Engineer’ or ‘Project Engineer’ are synonymous with ‘COR’ throughout this document.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM 1, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, earthworks, grading, drainage, utilities, necessary removal of existing structures and construction, fire protection, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and certain other items.

(Period of performance is 420 days after notice to proceed.)

B. BID ITEM 2 – (DEDUCT NO. 1): All work described in Bid Item 1 except deduct: Reduce Parking Area to the West by Five (5) Spaces.

Eliminate retaining wall on this side and leave existing fence and office trailer in place. Eliminate fence around perimeter of future courtyard shown to the east of the new building. Eliminate perimeter security gate at the entrance along Hospital Drive. Eliminate the awning over the covered walkway. Reference contract drawing C-105.

C. BID ITEM 3 – (DEDUCT NO. 2): All work described in Bid Item 2 except deduct: Exclude Elevator and related elevator equipment only in “Link

Building”

Construction of the elevator shaft and coordination of structural elements required for future installation of elevator to be coordinated by GC, including but not limited to electrical conduit from electrical room to elevator shaft, and the Oil Separator and gravity line connection to the Sewer Line outside the building.

D. BID ITEM 4 – (DEDUCT NO. 3): All work described in Bid Item 3 except deduct: Utilize 2mm Sheet Vinyl flooring (finish RSF-3 or RSF-4) in all resident rooms, (K101-K114), Living Room (K148) and Dining Room (K147).

2mm Sheet Vinyl flooring (RSF-3 or RSF-4) will be utilized in these rooms in lieu of the 5mm Sheet Vinyl with rubber padding floor finish

RSF-1 and RSF-2.

E. BID ITEM 5 – (DEDUCT NO. 4): All work described in Bid Item 4 except deduct: Exclude the “Link Building”.

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Remove the “Link Building”, containing the Elevator ‘P-18’, Stair

‘K053’ and Corridor ‘C0K01’ and Storage ‘K007’ on the Basement Level, and Elevator ‘P-18’, Stair ‘K153’, Corridor ‘C1K09’, Corridor ‘C1K011’ and Chapel ‘K151’ on the First Floor Level. This construction is shown on the plans as all new building construction including, and to the east of column line 8. Reference contract drawings C-105, A-100C, A-101C.

(Period of performance is 390 days after notice to proceed.)

F. BID ITEM 6 – (DEDUCT NO. 5): All work described in Bid Item 5 except deduct: All buildout work in the Administration Area and Four (4)

Patient Rooms.

Exclude all furnishings, finishes, plumbing fixtures, supply lines, drain lines, vents; HVAC ductwork, grilles, manual dampers; electrical lighting fixtures, outlets, Voice/Data drops, conduit and conductors, flooring adhered to concrete, paint, etc., on the interior of the following rooms: Resident Rooms K111, K112, K113, and K114, Toilet

K111A, K112A, K113A, and K114A, Medical Director Room K115, Nurse K116, Social Worker K117, MDS Room K119, Manager/Assistant Manager K120, Conference Room K121, Break Room K122, Swamp K123, Corridor C1K07, and that portion of Corridor C1K04 to the South of Column Line “K”. Room

Entry Doors to the four (4) resident rooms will be installed, as well as the door from Corridor C1K02, to Corridor C1K07.

(Period of performance is 376 days after notice to proceed.)

G. BID ITEM 7 – (DEDUCT NO. 6): All work described in Bid Item 6 except deduct:

Exclude Millwork (3 pieces) at the Footwall side of all Resident Rooms, including the desk unit, the drawer unit and the armoire. Reference

Elevation 2/A-400, and Sections 3/A-521, 4/A-521, and 5/A-521.

(Period of performance is 376 days after notice to proceed.)

H. BID ITEM 8 – (DEDUCT NO. 7): All work described in Bid Item 7 except deduct:

Exclude “Administration Area” containing one resident room, offices and staff areas on the Basement and First Floor Levels. This construction

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South of, but not including, Column “K”. Reference Contract Drawings

A-100 (Alt) and A-101 (Alt), for the new configuration the exterior building south wall along Column “K”.

(Period of performance is 332 days after notice to proceed.)

I. BID ITEM 9 - (DEDUCT NO. 8): Shall be the cost for 1 year (365 days) of guaranteed period services for 1 elevator as further defined in the specification 14 24 00. This service contract shall start after construction final completion and acceptance. This service is to be billed monthly.

J. BID ITEM 10 – (DEDUCT NO. 9): Includes everything in Bid Item 1 & 2 with the exception of providing guaranteed period of services for elevator “P-18”. This Bid Item will only be taken if Bid Item No. 1 and

2 are taken. Reference specification section 14 24 00.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from www.fbo.gov where the solicitation is posted.

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

Subcontractors 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.

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2. Before starting work, the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security escort 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. Guards: (NOT USED)

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project, including tool boxes and parked machines, and take any emergency action.

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

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Subcontractors 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 Submittal Exchange.

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

EDMS system.

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas defined in drawings as

Station Project No. 589-335 01 00 00-7 10-01-2019 project 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 (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government within the project area. 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. 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 confined to the project area.

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 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

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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.

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. 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 Government and not the Contractor.

H. Building No.1 will be occupied during performance of work related to connecting electrical, steam piping, and medical gases.

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

Veterans Affairs personnel 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

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1 m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375 mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25 mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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 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.

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

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK

RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

Station Project No. 589-335 01 00 00-11 10-01-2019 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. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the COR.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of buildings.

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

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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 the

COR to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by

Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-

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

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the

Station Project No. 589-335 01 00 00-14 10-01-2019 careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is not required for this project however, all requirements will be followed and met. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. The apparent low bidder, Contractor and affected Subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified.

Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

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- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

- Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

- Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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

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

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

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by Stock

Associates.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the COR at the VA Medical Center, prepared by

Midwest Testing and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of

Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

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1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government…