36C25820B0011-006.pdf

Final Submittal

B-500 IV CLEANROOM

COMPLIANCE WITH USP 800

VA PROJECT NO 691-18-109WL

The Department of Veterans Affairs West Los Angeles Medical Center 11301 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90073 Volume 1 of 1

Shadpour Consulting Engineers, Inc Project #: 18801.07 November 19, 2019

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

GREATER LOS ANGELES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

PROJECT No.: 691-18-109WL

B-500 IV CLEANROOM COMPLIANCE WITH USP 800

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 11/19

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11/19 01 00 00 Attachment 1: Above Ceiling Work Permit 11/19 01 00 00 Attachment 2: After Working Hours Activity Security

Form 11/19

01 00 00 Attachment 3: Hot Work Permit 11/19 01 00 00 Attachment 4: Infection Control Standard Operating

Procedure 11/19

01 00 00 Attachment 5: Infection Control Rounds Checklist 11/19 01 00 00 Attachment 6: Infection Control Permit with Pre-

Construction Risk Assessment 11/19

01 00 00 Attachment 7: Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) Assessment

11/19

01 00 00 Attachment 8: ILSM Educational Awareness Worksheet 11/19 01 00 00 Attachment 9: Construction Site Fines 11/19 01 00 00 Attachment 10: Contractor Daily Fire and Safety

Checklist 11/19

01 00 00 Attachment 11: Fire Watch Form 11/19 01 00 00 Attachment 12: Construction Activities Inspection Form 11/19 01 00 00 Attachment 13: Interstitial Work Permit 11/19 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11/19 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11/19 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11/19 01 45 00 Quality Control 11/19 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11/19 01 45 35 Special Inspections 11/19 01 45 35 Attachment 1: Schedule of Special Inspection Template 11/19 01 45 35 Attachment 2: Statement of Special Inspection Template 11/19 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 11/19 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 11/19 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 11/19 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 11/19 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 11/19

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 11/19 02 41 00 Attachment 1: Typical Asbestos and Lead Based Paint

Report Ground Floor 11/19

PROJECT No.: 691-18-109WL

B-500 IV CLEANROOM COMPLIANCE WITH USP 800

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02 41 00 Attachment 2: Typical Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Report Fourth Floor

11/19

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 11/19 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 11/19 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 11/19

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 11/19 07 84 00 Firestopping 11/19 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 11/19

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 11/19 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 11/19 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 11/19 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 11/19 08 42 43 Intensive Care Unit-Critical Care Unit (ICU-CCU)

Entrances 11/19

08 51 23 Steel Windows 11/19 08 71 00 Door Hardware 11/19 08 80 00 Glazing 11/19

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 11/19 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 11/19 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11/19 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 11/19 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 11/19 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 11/19 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 11/19 09 68 00 Carpeting 11/19 09 91 00 Painting 11/19 09 96 59 High-Build Glazed Coatings 11/19

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 11/19

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components 11/19

13 34 19 Metal Building Systems 11/19

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 11/19 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 11/19

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22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 11/19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11/19 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 11/19 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 11/19

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11/19 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 11/19

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

11/19

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 11/19 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 11/19 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11/19 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 11/19 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 11/19 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 11/19 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11/19 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 11/19 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11/19 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 11/19 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 11/19 23 82 16 Air Coils 11/19

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11/19 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11/19 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11/19 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11/19 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11/19 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11/19 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 11/19 26 24 16 Panelboards 11/19 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11/19 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11/19 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 11/19

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 11/19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 11/19 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 11/19 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11/19 27 10 00 Control, Communications and Signal Wiring 11/19

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 11/19

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28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security

11/19

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

11/19

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

11/19

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11/19 28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 11/19 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 11/19

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 TITLE SHEET

GI-002 ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES & APPLICABLE STANDARDS

GI-003 PROJECT PHASING SEQUENCE

STRUCTURAL

S-001 GENERAL NOTES

S-111 PARTIAL GROUND INTERSTITIAL & WALKWAY FRAMING PLANS

S-131 PARTIAL PENTHOUSE LEVEL FRAMING PLANS

S-801 DETAILS

S-802 DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

AE-000 OVERALL GROUND FLOOR REFERENCE PLAN

AE-004 OVERALL 4TH FLOOR REFERENCE PLAN

AE-100 REFERENCE AS-BUILT GROUND FLOOR PLANS

AE-101 REFERENCE AS-BUILT GROUND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE-104 REFERENCE AS-BUILT 4TH FLOOR PLANS

AE-105 REFERENCE AS-BUILT ROOF PLAN

AD-200A GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION FLOOR PLANS (PHASE 1)

AD-200B GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION FLOOR PLANS (PHASE 2)

AD-200C GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION FLOOR PLANS (PHASE 4)

AD-204 4TH FLOOR DEMOLITION FLOOR PLANS (PHASE 3)

AD-300A GROUND FLOOR CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN (PHASE 1)

AD-300B GROUND FLOOR CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN (PHASE 2)

AE-200A GROUND FLOOR RENOVATION FLOOR PLAN (PHASE 1)

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AE-200B GROUND FLOOR RENOVATION FLOOR PLAN (PHASE 2)

AE-200C GROUND FLOOR RENOVATION FLOOR PLAN (PHASE 4)

AE-204 4TH FLOOR RENOVATION FLOOR PLAN (PHASE 3)

AE-205 ROOF RENOVATION PLAN

AE-300A GROUND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN (PHASE 1)

AE-300B GROUND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN (PHASE 2)

AE-400 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE-800 DOOR & INTERIOR FINISH SCHEDULES

AE-900 INTERIOR DETAILS

AE-901 INTERIOR DETAILS

AQ-200 GROUND FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLANS

AQ-400 4TH FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

AQ-800 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

FIRE ALARM

FA-000 FIRE ALARM COVER SHEET

FA-001 FIRE ALARM GROUND FLOOR DEMO AND RENOVATION PLANS - PHASE 1

FA-002 FIRE ALARM GROUND FLOOR DEMO AND RENOVATION PLANS - PHASE 2

FA-003 FIRE ALARM GROUND FLOOR DEMO AND RENOVATION PLANS - PHASE 3

FA-004 GROUND FLOOR INTERSTITIAL FIRE ALARM RENOVATION PLAN

FA-005 GROUND FLOOR INTERSTITIAL FIRE ALARM OVER-ALL PLAN

FA-006 POINT TO POINT, BATTERY & VOLTAGE DROP CALCS GROUND FLOOR

FA-007 FOURTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN

FA-008 FOURTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM RENOVATION PLAN

FA-009 FOURTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM OVER-ALL PLAN

FA-010 FOURTH FLOOR FIRE ALARM INTERSTITIAL PLAN

FA-011 POINT TO POINT TO POINT, BATTERY & VOLTAGE DROP CALCS 4TH

FLOOR

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING GENERAL NOTES, LEGEND, AND SCHEDULES

PD401 PLUMBING ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLANS - GROUND FLOOR WASTE,

VENT, AND WATER

PD441 PLUMBING ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLANS - FOURTH FLOOR WASTE,

VENT, AND WATER

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PL171 PLUMBING PLANS - ROOF WASTE, VENT, AND WATER

PL401 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLANS - GROUND FLOOR WASTE, VENT, AND

WATER

PL402 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLANS - GROUND FLOOR WASTE, VENT, AND

WATER

PL441 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLANS - FOURTH FLOOR WASTE, VENT, AND

WATER

P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

M-002 MECHANICAL GENERAL, SHOP DRAWING, AND PROJECT NOTES, AND

MECHANICAL STAGING PROCESS

M-003 MECHANICAL PRE-TAB PLAN - GROUND FLOOR

M-004 MECHANICAL PRE-TAB PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR

MD101 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - GROUND FLOOR INTERSTITIAL

MD141 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR INTERSTITIAL

MD171 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - ROOF

MD401 MECHANICAL ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLANS - GROUND FLOOR AND

INTERSTITIAL

MD441 MECHANICAL ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLANS - FOURTH FLOOR AND

INTERSTITIAL

M-101 MECHANICAL ZONING PLANS - GROUND FLOOR

M-141 MECHANICAL ZONING PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR

MH101 MECHANICAL PLAN - GROUND FLOOR INTERSTITIAL

MH111 MECHANICAL PLAN - FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL

MH121 MECHANICAL PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

MH141 MECHANICAL PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR INTERSTITIAL

MH171 MECHANICAL PLANS - ROOF

MH401 MECHANICAL ENLARGED PLANS - GROUND FLOOR AND INTERSTITIAL

MH402 MECHANICAL ENLARGED PLANS - GROUND FLOOR AND INTERSTITIAL

MH441 MECHANICAL ENLARGED PLANS - FOURTH FLOOR AND INTERSTITIAL

MP161 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR INTERSTITIAL

MP171 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - ROOF

MP401 MECHANICAL ENLARGED PIPING PLAN - GROUND FLOOR INTERSTITIAL

MP441 MECHANICAL ENLARGED PIPING PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR INTERSTITIAL

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

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M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-603 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MI601 MECHANICAL CONTROLS AND DIAGRAMS

MI602 MECHANICAL CONTROLS AND DIAGRAMS

MI603 MECHANICAL CONTROLS AND DIAGRAMS

MI604 MECHANICAL CONTROLS AND DIAGRAMS

MI605 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-901 MECHANICAL PHOTOS

M-902 MECHANICAL PHOTOS

ELECTRICAL

E-0.1 ELECTRICAL SPECS

E-0.2 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS

E-1.0 ELECTRICAL PLAN

E-001 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND LIGHT FIXTURE SCHEDULE

E-002 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM - GROUND FLOOR

E-003 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM - 4TH FLOOR, ROOF AND PENTHOUSE

E-004 PANEL SCHEDULES

ED-101 ELECTRICAL GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLANS

ED-102 ELECTRICAL FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

ED-103 ELECTRICAL PENTHOUSE DEMOLITION PLAN

E-100 ELECTRICAL GROUND FLOOR RENOVATION PLANS - TEMPORARY

E-101 ELECTRICAL GROUND FLOOR RENOVATION PLANS

E-102 ELECTRICAL GROUND FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN

E-103 ELECTRICAL - SECOND FLOOR ROOF POWER PLAN

E-104 ELECTRICAL FOURTH FLOOR RENOVATION PLANS

E-105 ELECTRICAL FOURTH FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN

E-106 ELECTRICAL PENTHOUSE RENOVATION PLAN

E-107 ELECTRICAL FOURTH FLOOR NEW ACCESS CONTROLS

E-108 ELECTRICAL ROOF PLAN RENOVATION

E-200 OVERALL GROUND FLOOR

E-301 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-302 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-303 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

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E-304 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-106 ELECTRICAL PENTHOUSE RENOVATION PLAN

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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 SPECIFICATION ATTACHMENTS

1.6 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 ALTERATIONS

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.17 TESTS

1.18 INSTRUCTIONS

1.19 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.20 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT / ITEMS

1.21 CLEAN ROOM CETA CERTIFICATION

1.22 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.23 SECURITY SYSTEM

1.23 PIV SCRAMBLED CARD READERS

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Attachments:

Attachment 1: Above Ceiling Work Permit

Attachment 2: After Working Hours Activity Security Form

Attachment 3: Hot Work Permit

Attachment 4: Infection Control Standard Operating Procedure

Attachment 5: Infection Control Rounds Checklist

Attachment 6: Infection Control Permit with Pre-Construction Risk Assessment

Attachment 7: Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) Assessment

Attachment 8: ILSM Educational Awareness Worksheet

Attachment 9: Construction Site Fines

Attachment 10: Contractor Daily Fire and Safety Checklist

Attachment 11: Fire Watch Form

Attachment 12: Construction Activities Inspection Form

Attachment 13: Interstitial Work Permit

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

When Contractor and sub-contractor employees are working above occupied spaces the contractor shall provide a safety net or other approved means to prevent conduit, materials, equipment, and employees from falling through ceiling tiles or hard lid ceilings from the interstitial space.

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 VA Los Angeles USP 800

Pharmacy Upgrade project as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Shadpour Consulting Engineers, 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. 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 workdays 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.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I: Includes all Contractor work associated with the construction of the project 691-18-109WL B-500 IV Cleanroom Compliance with USP 800

Pharmacy Upgrade Work includes general construction, alterations, room layout modifications necessary removal of existing equipment and construction and certain other items.

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 SPECIFICATION ATTACHMENTS

A. Refer to the attachments of these specifications for additional requirements.

B. The fines will be imposed for violations for construction work within the Building 500 Main Hospital at the VA West LA Campus. Attached is typical and general hazardous material report from Millennium

Corporation for reference. The contractor shall abate asbestos found in the floor tile and base cove mastic. All original ceramic tile is lead based in Building 500. The Contractor to test and verify for both lead based and asbestos for proper abatement and disposal.

1.6 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.

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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. Key Control:

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

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

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

01 00 00 - 4 to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

Officer.

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

6. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.7 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.

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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 determined by the COR.

E. Workers 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

01 00 00 - 6 by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

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

G. Utilities Services:

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

COR or Utility Company involved:

H. Phasing:

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

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

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Resident COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks

01 00 00 - 7 in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase 1: Ground Floor Sterile IV Compounding and IV Storage Rooms

Modify walls, ceilings, finishes, equipment, power, lighting, data, security, HVAC piping, plumbing, ductwork, and related work as required per the contract documents to convert the training locker room area and training admin area into a Sterile IV Compounding Room and IV Storage

Room. Refer to Phase 4 below for additional work required in this area under Phase 4 for conversion of the room to an office.

Phase 2: Ground Floor - Pharmacy

Modify ground floor walls, ceilings, finishes, equipment, power, lighting, data, security, HVAC piping, plumbing, roofing, structural supports, and ductwork, and related work, and appurtenances as indicated in the contract documents to convert the Offices and Storage into a Sterile and Hazardous Compounding Pharmacy and to convert the

Sterile IV Compounding Room into an Unclassified Containment Segregated

Compounding Area with a dedicated hazardous drug (Bacillus Calmette-

Guerin, (BCG)) Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolator (ACI) hood room.

Phase 3: Fourth Floor - Pharmacy

Modify fourth floor walls, ceilings, finishes, equipment, power, lighting, data, security, HVAC piping, plumbing, roofing, structural support, ductwork and related work, and appurtenances as indicated in the contract documents to convert the patient room, vestibule, and housekeeping closet into a Sterile and Hazardous Compounding Pharmacy.

Phase 4: Ground Floor Office

Modify walls, ceilings, finishes, equipment, power, lighting, data, security, HVAC piping, plumbing, ductwork, and related work and appurtenances as required per the contract documents to convert the

Sterile IV Compounding Room into an office.

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I. Building will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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 40 degrees F at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment.

K. Utilities Services:

Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times.

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

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

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

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

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

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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 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.

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1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings 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.

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

3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR .

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR and/or Supply Representative , to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

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

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

852.236-88).

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

01 00 00 - 11 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 workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.9 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 .

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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.

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

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

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

Waste

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

Hazardous Waste

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

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

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

Material Communications Regulations

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

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

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

Transportation

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

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

PCB-7

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, 01 00 00 - 13 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 workers 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).

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15

01 00 00 - 14 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.12 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 one set 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

01 00 00 - 15 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.

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.

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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 expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

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.

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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.

Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

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 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.

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Code 1 Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational, causing a security, fire or safety problem.

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

Code 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

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

Code 1-Electrical

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

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.

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b. Leaking water supply pipes.

Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly

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

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior

a. Floors damaged.

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

Code 1-Roof Leaks

a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2-Water (Hot)

a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3

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 two 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.

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1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

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

Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to

01 00 00 - 21 each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

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

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

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

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

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

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

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

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

c. Finish flooring.

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

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

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

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

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workers.