36C25621R0122 Construction Specifications 05272021.pdf

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Department of Veterans Affairs

OVERTON BROOKS MEDICAL CENTER

Shreveport, LA

CATH LAB EXPANSION, 6E

Project no. 667-15-104

Construction Documents April 15, 2021

A/E Team

Principal Engineering, Inc.

DiFranco-Hardy Group, LLC

Hardy and Associates Architect, PLLC RBR Engineering, Inc.

Welcon Electrical Consultants, PLLC

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

OBVAMC - Cath Lab Renovation

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 12-18 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 09-19 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01-18 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 04-19 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement 09-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 02-16 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 02-16 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 09-18 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

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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 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 10-15 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09-18 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 12-18 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 67 23.20 Resinous (Epoxy Base) With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (Res-2) 09-18 09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Base) High Performance Decorative

Mortar Flooring (Res-3) 09-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 10-15 10 11 23 Tackboards 10-15 10 14 00 Signage – Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 12-19 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 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, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 76 00 Cath Lab/Operating Room Equipment 08-20

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 02-16

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 91 33 Laundry and Linen Chutes 06-12

DIVISION 15–20 – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems 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 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 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 23 21 13 Hydronic 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 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 24 – NOT USED

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 36 Wireways for Radiology Equipment 01-18 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

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26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

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 10-18

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 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 05-18

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 35-47 - NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION – Asbestos Survey Asbestos Survey – 5th Floor West Asbestos Survey – 6th Floor West Asbestos Reinspection Report

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION – OBVAMC Signage Drawing

Manual – dated 2019-12-03

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION – Physicist Shielding Study

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - Equipment Spec Sheets Philips Cath Lab #1 – C-Arm Drawings Philips Cath Lab #2 – C-Arm Drawings Cath Lab Medical Storage Cabinets Spec Sheets Microwave Spec Sheet Refrigerator Spec Sheet

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TV and Bracket – Patient w/ Arm Skytron Scrub Sink Amico Headwall Drawings – Typical Room Omnicell SLD Airframe System TV and Bracket – LG Monitor

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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

COVER SHEET

1-GI-001 – ARCH INFORMATION : SHEET INDEX, ABBREVIATIONS, CODE AND GENERAL

NOTES

1-GI-002 – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

1-GI-003 – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

1-GI-004 – AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STANDARD DETAILS

1-GI-005 – GENERAL DEMOLITION NOTES

1-GI-006 – GENERAL NEW CONSTRUCTION NOTES

1-GI-101 – 6-EAST OVERALL PLAN – 1/16” = 1’-0”

1-GI-103 – 6-EAST PHASING FLOOR PLAN – 1/8” = 1’-0”

1-GI-111 – 6-EAST INFECTION CONTROL FLOOR PLAN – PHASE I – 1/8” = 1’-0”

1-GI-112 – 6-EAST INFECTION CONTROL FLOOR PLAN –PHASE II & III– 1/8” = 1’-0”

1-GI-113 – 6-EAST INFECTION CONTROL FLOOR PLAN – PHASE IV & V – 1/8” = 1’-0”

1-AD-100 – 6-EAST DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - 1/8” = 1’-0”

1-AD-102 – 5-EAST DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - 1/8” = 1’-0”

1-AD-110 – 6-EAST ASBESTOS ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN - 1/8 = 1'-0"

1-AS-011 – 6-EAST LIFE SAFETY PLAN – 1/8” = 1’-0”

1-AS-100 – 6-EAST WALL TYPES FLOOR PLAN & WALL TYPES SCHEDULE - 1/8” = 1’-0”

1-AS-110 – 6-EAST DIMENSIONED PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN- 1/4” = 1’-0”

1-AS-111 – 6-EAST DIMENSIONED PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN- 1/4” = 1’-0”

1-AS-130 – 6-EAST REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - 1/8” = 1’-0”

1-AS-150 – EQUIPMENT, FURNISHING AND ACCESSORY LEGEND

1-AS-151 – 6-EAST EQUIPMENT AND SIGNAGE PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - 1/4 = 1'-0"

1-AS-152 – 6-EAST EQUIPMENT AND SIGNAGE PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN - 1/4 = 1'-0"

1-AS-153 – SIGNAGE SCHEDULE

1-AS-500 – INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1-AS-501 – INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1-AS-502 – INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1-AS-551 – MILLWORK SECTIONS

1-AS-600 – DOOR ELEVATIONS AND SCHEDULES

1-AS-601 – DOOR DETAILS

1-AS-900 – NEW FINISH SCHEDULES

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1-AS-901 – NEW FINISH LEGEND

1-AS-910 – 6-EAST FINISH FLOOR PLAN – 1/8” = 1’-0”

1-SS-101 – FLOOR PLATE INSTALLATION DETAIL

1-PL-0 - SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND NOTES

1-PL-1 – 6-EAST - PLUMBING DEMOLITION – PHASE I

1-PL-2 – 6-EAST - PLUMBING DEMOLITION – PHASE II

1-PL-3 – 6-EAST - PLUMBING DEMOLITION – PHASE IV

1-PL-4 – 6-EAST - MEDICAL GAS DEMOLITION – PHASE I

1-PL-5 – 6-EAST - MEDICAL GAS DEMOLITION – PHASE II

1-PL-6 – 6-EAST - MEDICAL GAS DEMOLITION – PHASE IV

1-PL-7 – 6-EAST – PLUMBING WASTE NEW WORK – PHASE I

1-PL-8 – 6-EAST – PLUMBING WASTE NEW WORK – PHASE II

1-PL-9 – 6-EAST – PLUMBING WASTE NEW WORK – PHASE IV

1-PL-10 – 6-EAST – PLUMBING SUPPLY NEW WORK – PHASE I

1-PL-11 – 6-EAST – PLUMBING SUPPLY NEW WORK – PHASE II

1-PL-12 – 6-EAST – PLUMBING SUPPLY NEW WORK – PHASE IV

1-PL-13 – 6-EAST – MEDICAL GAS NEW WORK – PHASE I

1-PL-14 – 6-EAST – MEDICAL GAS NEW WORK – PHASE II

1-PL-15 – 6-EAST – MEDICAL GAS NEW WORK – PHASE IV

1-PL-16 – 6-EAST – FIRE PROTECTION NEW WORK – PHASE I

1-PL-17 – 6-EAST – FIRE PROTECTION NEW WORK – PHASE II

1-PL-18 – 6-EAST – FIRE PROTECTION NEW WORK – PHASE IV

1-PL-19 – PLUMBING SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

1-MH-0 – SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND NOTES

1-MH-1 – 6-EAST – HVAC DEMOLITION – PHASE I

1-MH-2 – 6-EAST – HVAC DEMOLITION – PHASE II

1-MH-3 – 6-EAST – HVAC DEMOLITION – PHASE IV

1-MH-4 – 6-EAST – EXHAUST DEMOLITION – PHASE I

1-MH-5 – 6-EAST – EXHAUST DEMOLITION – PHASE II

1-MH-6 – 6-EAST – EXHAUST DEMOLITION – PHASE IV

1-MH-7 – 6-EAST – CHILLED WATER PIPING DEMOLITION – PHASE I

1-MH-8 – 6-EAST – CHILLED WATER PIPING DEMOLITION – PHASE II

1-MH-9 – 6-EAST – CHILLED WATER PIPING DEMOLITION – PHASE IV

1-MH-10 – 6-EAST – HEATING WATER PIPING DEMOLITION – PHASE I

1-MH-11 – 6-EAST – HEATING WATER PIPING DEMOLITION – PHASE II

1-MH-12 – 6-EAST – HEATING WATER PIPING DEMOLITION – PHASE IV

1-MH-13 – 6-EAST – HVAC NEW WORK – PHASE I

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1-MH-14 – 6-EAST – HVAC NEW WORK – PHASE II

1-MH-15 – 6-EAST – HVAC NEW WORK – PHASE IV

1-MH-16 – 6-EAST – EXHAUST NEW WORK – PHASE I

1-MH-17 – 6-EAST – EXHAUST NEW WORK – PHASE II

1-MH-18 – 6-EAST – EXHAUST NEW WORK – PHASE IV

1-MH-19 – 6-EAST – CHILLED WATER NEW WORK – PHASE I

1-MH-20 – 6-EAST – CHILLED WATER NEW WORK – PHASE II

1-MH-21 – 6-EAST – CHILLED WATER NEW WORK – PHASE IV

1-MH-22 – 6-EAST – HEATING WATER NEW WORK – PHASE I

1-MH-23 – 6-EAST – HEATING WATER NEW WORK – PHASE II

1-MH-24 – 6-EAST – HEATING WATER NEW WORK – PHASE IV

1-MH-25 – MECHANICAL DETAILS

1-MH-26 – MECHANICAL DETAILS

1-MH-27 – MECHANICAL DETAILS

1-MH-28 – MECHANICAL DETAILS

1-MH-29 – MECHANICAL DETAILS

1-MH-30 – MECHANICAL DETAILS

1-MH-31 – MECHANICAL DETAILS

1-MH-32 – MECHANICAL DETAILS

1-MH-33 – MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

1-MH-34 – MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

1-MH-35 – MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

1-ES-000 – ELECTRICAL LEGEND AND NOTES

1-ES-101.1 – 6TH FLOOR EAST, ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – PH. I

1-ES-101.2 – 6TH FLOOR EAST, ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – PH. II

1-ES-101.3 – 6TH FLOOR EAST, ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – PH. IV

1-ES-201.1 – 6TH FLOOR EAST, LIGHTING PLAN – PHASE I

1-ES-201.2 – 6TH FLOOR EAST, LIGHTING PLAN – PHASE II & III

1-ES-201.3 – 6TH FLOOR EAST, LIGHTING PLAN – PHASE IV & V

1-ES-202.1 – 6TH FLOOR EAST, POWER & COMMUNICATIONS PLAN – PHASE I

1-ES-202.2 – 6TH FLOOR EAST, POWER & COMMUNICATIONS PLAN – PHASE II & III

1-ES-202.3 – 6TH FLOOR EAST, POWER & COMMUNICATIONS PLAN – PHASE IV & V

1-ES-203.1 – 6TH FLOOR EAST, FIRE ALARM & MECH. SYSTEMS PLAN – PHASE I

1-ES-203.2 – 6TH FLOOR EAST, FIRE ALARM & MECH. SYSTEMS PLAN – PHASE II & III

1-ES-203.3 – 6TH FLOOR EAST, FIRE ALARM & MECH. SYSTEMS PLAN – PHASE IV & V

1-ES-204 – 6TH FLOOR EAST, ENLARGED POWER & COMM. PLAN – CATH LAB 1

1-ES-205 – 6TH FLOOR EAST, ENLARGED POWER & COMM. PLAN – CATH LAB 2

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1-ES-301 – DETAILS & POWER, RISER DIAGRAM, DEMOLITION & NEW

1-ES-302 – ELECTRICAL DETAILS

1-ES-303 – ELECTRICAL DETAILS

1-ES-401 – ELECTRICAL LUMINAIRE AND PANEL SCHEDULES

1-SD-900 – EXISTING FINISH SCHEDULES

2508-1 – EXISTING NURSE CALL - SYMBOLS LIST, SCHEDULES, AND TYPICAL DETAILS

2508-8 – SIXTH FLOOR NURSE CALL LAYOUT

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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 RESTORATION

1.10 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.11 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.13 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT APPLICABLE)

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 TESTS

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

1.20 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.21 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.22 SAFETY SIGN

1.23 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.24 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images (NOT APPLICABLE)

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall provide all labor, material, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to perform work for “Cath Lab Expansion, 6E” project 667-15-104 in accordance with the project drawings and specifications and meeting all applicable code requirements. All work shall be accomplished in a manner to minimize the impact of patient care and hospital operations. Contractor shall follow all station

Infection Control Construction Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements, Construction Risk Assessment (CRA) requirements and Interim Life Safety

Measure (ILSM) requirements. ICRA, CRA and ILSM shall be posted at the entrance of the construction area at all times.

B. One Pre-Proposal Site Visit will be scheduled for Offerors to come and inspect the project area(s). All Pre-Proposal question need to be sent to the Contracting Officer by the deadline established by the

Contracting Officer for response.

C. Offices of Principal Engineering, Inc., 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. Testing laboratory shall be retained by contractor. Prior to start of work, provide Testing laboratory information for review and acceptance by the designated COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security requirements. All employees are required to wear a

Contractors ID at all times while on station. ID must be worn above the waist. Superintendent is required to have 30-hour OSHA training.

All other employees and sub-contractors are required to have 10-hour

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OSHA training. Contractor ID’s are issued by the Engineering or

Security Police Office once a valid picture ID and OSHA training is provided.

F. NOTE: All Construction Barrier Walls separating the construction area from occupied space(s) shall be constructed of metal studs and gypsum board meeting at least a 1-hour rating (unless otherwise indicated –

Edge Guard). The Barrier Wall shall extend from floor to deck above

(through the suspended ceiling) and be smoke tight. Upon installation, if it is determined that existing above ceiling obstacles prohibit installation of the Barrier wall to the deck, then notify COR for inspection and determination on an alternate solution. Any deviation from constructing the wall to the deck shall be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be documented in writing. If the sprinkler system is operational on both sides of the wall, then the Barrier wall shall be constructed of metal studs and 1 sheet of 5/8” gypsum board and extend from the floor to the deck above. The occupied/hospital side of the Barrier Wall shall be tape, floated and painted to match the adjacent finishes. Construction access doors or temporary doors to the construction area shall have door closer, be dust/tight, lockset shall be “Best” compatible, and be locked at all times. Contractor shall install a magnehelic gage at the entrance of the construction area. Gage must be readable from outside of the project area and shall indicate that the construction area is under negative pressure compared to the occupied hospital side. If a Barrier Wall is need for intermittent work (a day or two) then the contractor shall use a

“Zipwall Dust Barrier System”, or equivalent with fire retardant plastic. NO WORK SHALL START UNTIL ALL INFECTION CONTROL MEASURES ARE

IN PLACE, THE CONSTRUCTION AREA IS UNDER NEGATIVE PRESSURE AND

INSPECTED/VERIFED BY THE VA COR.

The following shall be removed, stored and reinstalled by the general contractor: wall signage, FEC signage, hand sanitizers, paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers, personal protection equipment boxes in corridor, TV’s and brackets, nurse call dome lights and systems, half-round mirrors, wireless antenna’s in ceiling, telemetry antenna’s in ceiling, fire alarm and smoke detection devices, asset track antenna’s in ceiling, and speakers in ceiling.

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The following shall be removed, stored and reinstalled by the owner:

computers, printers, copiers, bedside tables, IV poles, patient monitors, blood pressure cuff and basket, beds, furniture, marker-boards, artwork, clocks, pin-up boards, ice machines, refrigerators, coffee pots, microwaves, and wall mounted monitors. All cath lab equipment in the cath lab equipment room, cath lab room and control rooms are to be provided and installed by the owner.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, all labor, material and supervision, equipment, alterations, demolition, abatement, new construction, new walls, new flooring, new base, fire protection, mechanical work, electrical work, communications work, med-gas work, plumbing work, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items as noted in the project drawings and specifications.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security, escort, or arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is

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

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

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall coordinate project site locks (as applicable) with VA COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of the project including toolboxes and parked machines and take any emergency action. Contractor shall keep ALL tools and equipment secured at all times. Project site must be keep secured at all times and inaccessible by anyone other than individuals with keys.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all temporary and permanent lock cylinders (if applicable) to the VA locksmith for temporary and permanent installation. All Locks shall be mortise, cylindrical, 7 pin, E-Keyway, Best locks, or equivalent. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Contractor parking at the Back Dock area shall be limited to drop-off or pick-up functions only. No Contractors (Prime or Sub-

Contractor) vehicle shall be left parked at the Back Dock area.

Contractors shall NOT park in Patient parking areas. If a construction laydown area is identified in the drawings, the

Contractor shall park within this area, otherwise, the Contractor

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(Prime and Sub-contractors) shall park off station and be shuttled to the station.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

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

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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

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

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

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

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings or as determined by the Resident Engineer or 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

01 00 00 -6 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 Resident Engineer or COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

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

G. Phasing:

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

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to: All tasks captured in the project.

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Resident

Engineer or 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 Resident Engineer or 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 COR and Contractor, as follows:

NOTE: For further details and clarification on project specific phasing requirements reference the SOW/RFP and contract drawings.

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H. Building(s) No.(s) One (1) will be occupied during performance of work, but immediate construction areas of alterations will be vacated in accordance with the contract documents.

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

Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence to enclose construction material, 2.1m (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 375mm (15 inches).

Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by Resident Engineer or 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

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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 Resident Engineer or 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 Chief of Facilities

Management]. 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

Resident Engineer or 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 Resident Engineer or COR.

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5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Resident Engineer or 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 Resident Engineer or 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 Resident Engineer or COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of building in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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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 Resident Engineer or 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

Resident Engineer or 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 Resident Engineer or 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.

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

Resident Engineer or 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 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

Resident Engineer or COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the

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Resident Engineer or 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"

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

52.236-2).

1.10 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 Resident Engineer's or COR review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the Resident

Engineer or COR [Chief Engineer][Chief of Facilities Management] within

15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Resident Engineer or COR.

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

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1.11 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit four sets of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

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

a. Name of item.

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b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

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

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

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

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

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

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

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

B. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of

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

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

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

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor.

This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.

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

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

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

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

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

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

a. Interior, exterior personnel doors or hardware, not functioning properly, causing security, fire or safety problem.

Code 3-Doors

a. Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

Code 1-Electrical

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

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b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical

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

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

Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1-Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

Code 2-Plumbing

a. Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior

a. Floors damaged.

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

Code 2-Water (Hot)

a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3

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a. All work not listed above.

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

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

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the Resident Engineer or 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.

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1.13 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT APPLICABLE)

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by Resident

Engineer or COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the Resident Engineer or 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…