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CONSTRUCTION PRIMARY CARE

MENTAL HEALTH INTEGRATION

FT. HARRISON VAMC, MT

VA Contract No.: VA259-17-C-0201

Project # 436-113

For the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 19

VA Montana Healthcare System Fort Harrison, MT 59636

Project Manual Volume 1 (1 of 2): Divisions 00-14

100% DESIGN SUBMISSION

07/13/2018

GUIDON DESIGN INC.

PROJECT CONTACTS:

Project Contacts:

OWNER: VAMC Fort Harrison

Attn: Roy Steiner, PE

Building 141, Rm 210

3687 Veterans Dr.

Fort Harrison, MT 59636

Phone: 406-447-7336

Email: Roy.Steiner@va.gov

ARCHITECT: GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: Luke Leising

905 N. Capitol Ave., Suite 100

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Phone: 317-800-6388

Architectural POC: Kara Hawkins

Email: khawkins@guidondesign.com

M/E/P ENGINEER: APOGEE

Attn: Alex Kramer

1060 N. Capitol Avenue, Suite E-375

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: 919-535-3958

Email: akramer@acg-pa.com

ISSUE DATE: July 13, 2018

Fort Harrison VAMC, Fort Harrison, MT 59636 07- 13-2018 VA: 436-113 100% Design Submission Construct Primary Care Mental Health Integration 08-01-17

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Des ign/Bid/Build 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 00 Quality control 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 08-17 01 45 35 Special inspections 01-18

Attachment Special inspections Appendix A and Appendix B n/a 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 09-1 5 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 02-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16 05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 10-15 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 11 -16 07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 02-16 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 02-16 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Weathe r Barrier 02-16 07 42 13 Metal Wall Panels 07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 0 2-16 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-15 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15 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 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 05-15 08 36 16.13 Barn (Sliding) door 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16 08 45 13 Structured-Polycarbonate Panel Assemblies 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

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 05-16 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 02-16 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15

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09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 10-15 10 11 23 Tackboards 10-15 10 13 00 Directories 05-15 10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-1 6 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 26 00 Unit Kitchens 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

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

12 36 00 Countertops 12-15

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Str uctural

Components 01-14

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 24 00 Electric Hydraulic Elevator 08-16

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15 21 13 16 Dry – Pipe Sprinkler System

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Eq uipment 09-15 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09 -15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

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22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 09-15 22 13 29 Sanitary Sewage Pumps 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15 22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 12-16 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and St eam

Generation Equipment 08-17

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Pipin g 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 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 08-17 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 23 64 10 Packaged Air Cooled Condensing Units 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units

23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 01-17 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors an d Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Syste ms 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 0 5-14

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-15 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

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26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 12-15

26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 01-17

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 08-14 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01- 17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 05-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installati ons 06-15 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications S ystems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Syst ems 06-15 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11 -16 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 0 6-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06- 15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Sy stems 06-15 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Syste ms 10-15 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safet y and

Security 09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safet y and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic S afety and Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Sec urity Systems 11-16 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improveme nts 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution 10-11

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Vehicle Barriers 08-16

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI101 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI102 INFECTION CONTROL/PHASING PLAN

GI103 BID ALTERNATES

GI104 CONSTRUCTION LOGISTICS AND SITE

CIVIL

CI001 GENERAL CIVIL NOTES

CD101 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

CS101 SITE LAYOUT PLAN

CS501 SITE DETAILS

CS502 SITE DETAILS

CS503 SITE DETAILS

CU101 SITE UTILITY PLAN

CU201 SANITARY SEWER PLAN AND PROFILE

CU501 UTILITY DETAILS

CG101 GRADING PLAN

CJ101 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CJ502 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

LP101 LANSCAPE PLAN

STRUCTURE

SI001 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

SI002 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

SI003 LOAD MAPS

SB101 FOUNDATION PLAN

SB102 SLAB ON GRADE PLAN

SB501 TYPICAL FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SB502 FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF101 BASEMENT FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

SF102 FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

SF103 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

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SF201 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

SF202 BRACE ELEVATIONS

SF203 TRUSS PROFILES

SF501 TYPICAL FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF502 FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF503 BRACE DETAILS

SF504 BRACE DETAILS

SF901 ISOMETRIC VIEWS

ARCHITECTURAL

AS001 ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

AD101 BASEMENT FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD102 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD201 DEMOLITION BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND SECTIONS

AS100 CRAWL SPACE DIMENSION PLAN

AS101 BASEMENT FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN

AS102 FIRST FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN

AS103 PENTHOUSE AND ROOF DIMENSION PLAN

AS110 CRAWL SPACE CONSTRUCTION PLAN

AS111 BASEMENT FLOOR CONSTRUCTION PLAN

AS112 FIRST FLOOR CONSTRUCTION PLAN

AS113 PENTHOUSE AND ROOF PLAN

AS121 BASEMENT FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AS122 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AS201 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

AS202 ENLARGED VESTIBULE PLAN AND DETAILS

AS301 BUILDING SECTIONS

AS311 WALL SECTIONS

AS312 WALL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

AS321 STAIR AND ELEVATOR SECTIONS AND ENLARGED PLANS

AS401 ENLARGED TOILET PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

AS402 ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS403 ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS500 BUILDING DETAILS

AS502 ROOF DETAILS AND SECTIONS

AS504 REFERENCE PLANS

AS600 OPENINGS SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

AS601 OPENINGS SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

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AS602 FINISHES SCHEDULE AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

AS900 INTERIOR SECTIONS AND DETAILS

AS901 INTERIOR SECTIONS AND DETAILS

AF101 BASEMENT FINISH AND SIGNAGE PLAN

AF102 FIRST FLOOR FINISH AND SIGNAGE PLAN

AF103 ROOF FINISH AND SIGNAGE PLAN

AF111 BASEMENT FINISH PLAN FLOORING

AF112 FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN FLOORING

AQ101 BASEMENT FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

AQ102 FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

FIRE PROTECTION

FX001 FIRE PROTECTION - NOTES AND DETAILS

FX100 FIRE PROTECTION – FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

FX101 FIRE PROTECTION - BASEMENT HAZARD PLAN

FX102 FIRE PROTECTION - FIRST FLOOR HAZARD PLAN

FX103 FIRE PROTECTION - PENTHOUSE HAZARD PLAN

FX104 FIRE PROTECTION – CRAWL SPACE PLAN

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING LEGEND, ABBREV., AND GENERAL NOTES

PD101 BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

PD102 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

PD103 ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN

PP100 CRAWLSPACE WASTE AND VENT PLAN

PP101 CRAWLSPACE DOMESTIC WATER PLAN

PP102 BASEMENT FLOOR WASTE AND VENT PLAN

PP103 BASEMENT FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER PLAN

PP104 FIRST FLOOR WASTE AND VENT PLAN

PP105 FIRST FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER PLAN

PP106 ROOF PLUMBING PLAN

PP401 ENLARGED PLUMBING PLANS

PP402 ENLARGED PLUMBING PLANS

PP501 PLUMBING DETAILS

PP901 SANITARY RISER

PP902 DOMESTIC WATER RISER

PP903 ROOF DRAINAGE RISER

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MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS, AND NOTES

MD101 BASEMENT MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MD102 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MH101 CRAWLSPACE MECHANICAL PLAN

MH102 BASEMENT HVAC PLAN

MH103 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PLAN

MH104 ROOFTOP MECHANICAL PLAN

MP101 BASEMENT MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

MP102 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

MH401 PENTHOUSE ENLARGED PLAN

MH501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MH504 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MH505 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MH506 HEATING HOT WATER PIPING DIAGRAM

MH601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MH602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MH603 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MH604 MECHANICAL SCHEDUELS

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL NOTES, LEGENDS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

ES101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

ED101 BASEMENT ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

ED102 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

ED103 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTNING DEMOLITION PLAN

EP101 BASEMENT POWER PLAN

EP102 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN

EP103 ROOF POWER PLAN

EP104 CRAWLSPACE POWER AND LIGHTNING PLAN

EL101 BASEMENT LIGHTNING PLAN

EL102 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN

EL103 ROOF LIGHTING PLAN

EM101 BASEMENT MECHANICAL POWER PLAN

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EM102 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL POWER PLAN

E-401 ELECTRICAL ENLARGEMENTS

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-502 LIGHTING DETAILS

E-503 LIGHTNING PROTECTION AND MANHOLE DETAILS

E-601 ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE

E-602 PANEL, EQUIPMENT CONDUCTOR AND LIGHT FIXTURE

SCHEDULES

E-603 PANEL SCHEDULES

E-604 PANEL SCHEDULES

E-605 PANEL SCHEDULES

E-606 HVAC AND CONDUIT SCHEDULES

E-701 LIGHTNING PROTECTION PLAN

E-901 REFERENCE – CAMPUS ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

E-902 REFERENCE – CAMPUS ELECTRICAL PRIMARY ONE-LINE

DIAGRAM

TECHNOLOGY

TK001 TECHNOLOGY NOTES, LEGENDS AND ABBREVIATIONS

TD101 BASEMENT TECHNOLOGY DEMOLITION PLAN

TD102 FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY DEMOLITION PLAN

TK101 BASEMENT TECHNOLOGY PLAN

TK102 FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN

TK103 ROOF TECHNOLOGY PLAN

TK104 BASEMENT SECURITY PLAN

TK105 FIRST FLOOR SECURITY PLAN

TK106 BASEMENT OVERALL TECHNOLOGY PLAN

TK401 TECHNOLOGY ENLARGEMENTS AND RISER DIAGRAM

TK501 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

TK502 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

FA001 FIRE ALARM NOTES, LEGENDS AND ABBREVIATIONS

FA101 BASEMENT FIRE ALARM PLAN

FA102 FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN

FA103 ROOF FIRE ALARM PLAN

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 BID INFORMATION ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2

1.4 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.5 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.6 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY AND FIRE REQUIREMENTS

1.6A FIRE SAFETY ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 ALTERATIONS

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 COR'S FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT and ITEMS

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 WORK HOURS…………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………….. 38

1.34 SITE AND CONDITIONS INVESTIGATION AFFECTING WO RK……………………………………………………………39

1.35 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ……………………………………………………………………………..……..……………………………………..39

1.36 SITE INVESTIGATIONS AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING T HE WORK………………..……..………………40

1.37 ALTERATIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..41

1.36 EPA COMPLIANCE…………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………..……...………42

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for bui lding operations, including demolition and removal of existing struct ures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the construction of the new Primary Care-Mental Health Integration Improvements , Minor Project 436-

113. ALL WORK WILL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STAND ARDS AND GUIDELINES

STATED IN THE CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN DR AWINGS.

B. A pre-bid site tour of Fort Harrison Hospital Fa cility construction area will held at time and location indicated on ww w.fbo.Gov and the solicitation documents. Coordination of the pre-bid site visit by

Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Pr oject Engineer/COR, Roy Steiner at 406-447-7836.

C. Offices of _ Guidon Design, Inc.__, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Suc h services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Gov ernment without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly aut horized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subjec t to tests by testing laboratory retained by the contractor and approved by the Department of

Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the C OR/ COR in sufficient time to inspect all testing areas and en able testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in t ime for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspectio n. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless other wise designated by the COR. Testing results will be furnished to the c ontractor and government concurrently.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontr actors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain perm ission of the VA

01 00 00 -2 police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 BID INFORMATION

All bidders to provide information indicated below.

A. Bidder:_________________________________________

B. Prime Contract:_________________________________

C. Project Name: Construct Primary Care Mental Health Integration

D. Owner: Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Montana Healthcare System, Fort Harrison, MT 59 636

1. DESCRIPTION

a. The undersigned Bidder proposes the amount below be deducted from the Base Bid if particular alternates are acce pted by Owner. Amounts listed for each alternate include c osts of related coordination, modification, or adjustment. The detailed descriptions of each alternate is provided in the Drawings.

b. Id the alternate does not affect the Contract Sum, the Bidder shall indicate “NO CHANGE”.

c. If the alternate does not affect the Work of this C ontract, the Bidder shall indicate “NOT APPLICABLE”.

d. The Bidder shall be responsible for determining fro m the Contract Documents the effects of each alternate on the Contract Time and the Contract Sum.

e. Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any al ternate, in any order, and to award or amend the Contract accor dingly with 60 days of the Notice of Award unless otherwise indic ated in the Contract Documents.

f. Acceptance or Non-Acceptance of any alternates by t he Owner shall have no effect on the Contract Time unless th e “Schedule of Alternates” Article below provides a formatted s pace for the adjustment of the Contract Time.

2. The bidder shall provide a schedule of bids based o n the statement of bids indicated in Section 1.4 of this specificat ion. The schedule of bids is to be presented as such:

a. BID ITEM 1 (BASE BID):

Amount:______________________________ Dollars ($___ _________).

b. BID ITEM 2 (DEDUCT ALTERNATE “G”):

ADD____ DEDUCT____ NO CHANGE____ NOT APPLICABLE_ ___

Amount:______________________________ Dollars ($___ _________).

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ADD____ DECUCT____ calendar days to adjust the Co ntract Time for this alternate.

c. BID ITEM 3 (DEDUCT ALTERNATE “D”):

ADD____ DEDUCT____ NO CHANGE____ NOT APPLICABLE_ ___

Amount:______________________________ Dollars ($___ _________).

ADD____ DECUCT____ calendar days to adjust the Co ntract Time for this alternate.

d. BID ITEM 4 (DEDUCT ALTERNATE “B”):

ADD____ DEDUCT____ NO CHANGE____ NOT APPLICABLE_ ___

Amount:______________________________ Dollars ($___ _________).

ADD____ DECUCT____ calendar days to adjust the Co ntract Time for this alternate.

e. BID ITEM 5 (DEDUCT ALTERNATE “A”):

ADD____ DEDUCT____ NO CHANGE____ NOT APPLICABLE_ ___

Amount:______________________________ Dollars ($___ _________).

ADD____ DECUCT____ calendar days to adjust the Co ntract Time for this alternate.

f. BID ITEM 6 (DEDUCT ALTERNATE “C”):

ADD____ DEDUCT____ NO CHANGE____ NOT APPLICABLE_ ___

Amount:______________________________ Dollars ($___ _________).

ADD____ DECUCT____ calendar days to adjust the Co ntract Time for this alternate.

g. BID ITEM 7 (DEDUCT ALTERNATE “F”):

ADD____ DEDUCT____ NO CHANGE____ NOT APPLICABLE_ ___

Amount:______________________________ Dollars ($___ _________).

ADD____ DECUCT____ calendar days to adjust the Co ntract Time for this alternate.

h. BID ITEM 8 (DEDUCT ALTERNATE “E”):

ADD____ DEDUCT____ NO CHANGE____ NOT APPLICABLE_ ___

Amount:______________________________ Dollars ($___ _________).

ADD____ DECUCT____ calendar days to adjust the Co ntract Time for this alternate.

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3. SUBMISSION OF BID SUPPLEMENT

a. Respectively submitted this _____ day of __________ _, 2018.

b. Submitted By: _____________________________________ ______

(Insert name of bidding firm or corporation).

c. Authorized

Signature: ____________________________ (handwritt en signature).

d. Signed

By: ____________________________ (type of print na me).

e. Title: _________________________(Owner/Partner/Pres ident/Vice President).

1.4 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, The work includes, demolition of an exis ting portions of the building as outlined in the documents to facilitate the overall design and connection to the new addition. The project inc ludes a two story addition, which resides over a raised crawl space w ith the mechanical penthouse on the roof. The project included modifi cation to the existing loading dock and the new structure has new an elevator, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, which support the mission of the projects. Along with the new building construction the project includes, alterations to the roads, sidewalks, grad ing changes, drainage modifications, utility relocations and con nection as necessary for the construction of the, Primary Care-Mental He alth Integration

Improvements, for Minor Project 436-113

B. Alternate A, OMIT VESTIBULE STRUCTURE: Work incl udes the omission of all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to construct the enclosed vestibule. Provide sidewalk and stairs fr om existing sidewalk to entrance doors as well as an ADA ramp with code compliant handrails and guardrails.

C. ALTERNATE B, OMIT ELEVATOR: Work includes the om ission of all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the furnishing and installation of the elevator. The elevator tower sh aft shall not be constructed, new adjacent wall construction and flo or slab shall continue to the stair and the interior space on the basement and first

01 00 00 -5 floor shall be conference rooms and all work associ ated to create the conference room shall be provided within this alter nate.

D. Alternate C, OMIT SLIDING EXAM/PATIENT ROOM DOOR S: Work includes the omission of all labor, material, equipment, and sup ervision to provide sliding doors at the patient and staff entry into e xam rooms. Typical

42” wood swing doors and hardware outlined in the h ardware schedule shall be provided within this alternate.

E. Alternate D, REDUCE CRAWLSPACE: Work includes th e omission of all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to prov ide a 7’ head height in the crawlspace and concrete slab floor. The craw l space shall be constructed with a 4’ head height from 82’ t/slab t o 85’ t/slab depth with a typical dirt/earth floor.

F. Alternate E, OMIT CANOPY EXTENSION (EXISTING BUI LDING): Work includes the omission of all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to provide canopy extension at loading dock.

G. Alternate F: OMIT ALL REMODEL WORK ON FIRST FLOO R: Work includes the omission of all labor, material, equipment and supe rvision to all renovation work in existing building 154A on the Fi rst Floor. Room

A187, Eye Resource shall be converted into a corrid or. Remove door to this room for egress. Work shall remain to additio n of Storage Room

A164 to maintain fire exits. All other rooms on Fir st floor shall be existing to remain.

H. Alternate G: OMIT SECURITY GATE: Work includes t he omission of all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to inst all the security gate along security fence.

1.5 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the Contracting website where the solicitation is posted. The Gover nment will furnish the contractor 2 full size plan sets and 2 bound sp ecification books.

Additional copies will be furnished at the Contract or's expense.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY AND FIRE REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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1. The security plan defines both physical and admi nistrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entir e duration of the project.

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shal l give two weeks’ notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is sepa rate from any notices required for utility shutdown described lat er 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 pr emises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contrac tor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Cont racting Officer.

C. Guards:

1. Not required on this project

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representa tive (COR) COR for the purpose of security inspections of every ar ea of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take a ny emergency action.

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2. The General Contractor shall turn over all perma nent lock cylinders to the COR for transfer to the VA locksmith for per manent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE a nd coordinate.

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Re turn 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 Co ntracting

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 Off icer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive in formation”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in sp ecified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engi neering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and o ther documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryptio n procedures are followed.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitt ed 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 is sued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designa ted areas only.

1.6A FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this

Article to extent referenced. Publications are refe renced in text by basic designations only.

1. ASTM International (ASTM):

E84-2009.............Surface Burning Characteristic s of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010..............Standard for Portable Fire

Extinguishers 30-2008..............Flammable and

Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2009.............Standard for Fire Prevention D uring Welding, Cutting and Other Hot

Work 70-2011..............National Electrical

Code

241-2009.............Standard for Safeguarding Cons truction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA ):

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29 CFR 1926..........Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire pro tection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work , prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, in cluding periodic status reports, and submit to Resident/Project Engi neer and Facility

Safety Manager Officer for review for compliance wi th contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, S HOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Prior to any worker for th e contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent pers on per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include informati on on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of V AMC equipment, etc.

Documentation shall be provided to the COR that ind ividuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstr ucted access to facility emergency services and for fire, police an d other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, st orage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construc tion by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 f eet).

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partiti ons to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas or the areas that are described in phasing requirements and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flam e spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or ro of. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C , ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

2. Install one-hour temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit sta ir enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardou s areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts a nd openings enclosures.

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated con struction to

01 00 00 -10 maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with liste d through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with S ection 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COR and facility Safety Manager.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain fr ee and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and correcti ve actions weekly to

COR and facility Safety Manager.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguish ers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance wit h 29 CFR 1926, NFPA

241 and NFPA 10.

J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

K. Standpipes: Install and extend standpipes up with e ach floor in accordance with 29 CFR 1926 and NFPA 241. Do not ch arge wet standpipes subject to freezing until weather protected.

L. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automati c sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.

M. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic s prinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections . Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour peri od. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATION S AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COR and facility Safety Manager . All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, spr inklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated w ith the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of a ny tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COR.

N. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remo ve temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with COR and facility

Safety Manager.

O. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Obtain permits from VA Fire Department at least _48 hours in adva nce. Designate

01 00 00 -11 contractor's responsible project-site fire preventi on program manager to permit hot work.

P. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Insp ect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and rep ort findings and corrective actions weekly to COR and facility Safet y Manager.

Q. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to c onstruction areas inside existing buildings and additions under const ruction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

R. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

S. Perform other construction, alteration and demoliti on operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

T. If required, submit documentation to the COR that p ersonnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in ar eas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

Government, its officers and agents, free and harml ess from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's perfor mance.

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

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor a nd 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 a t its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

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

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescrib ed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temp orary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorize d by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecut ing the work, 01 00 00 -12 vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading cap acity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by an y Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cr oss curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from d amage. The

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

D. Working space and space available for storing ma terials shall be as determined by the COR.

E. Workers are subject to rules of Medical Center a pplicable to their conduct.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as pos sible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any e xisting equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipmen t and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during co nstruction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other th an 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 m ore than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

4. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut exi sting pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utilit y services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems ( except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitabl e places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where dir ected by COR. All

01 00 00 -13 such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or U tility Company involved:

a. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the c onstruction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricit y, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibil ity of the

Government and not the Contractor.

G. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 2 4 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service mus t be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no laps es in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to de velop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedure s 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.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furn ish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall n otify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting w ork 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 COR and Contractor.

H. Building(s) No.(s) 154A, 150, & 141__ will be occupied during performance of work.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and pro perty in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so t hat equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers op erations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Depa rtment of

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through oth er construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affec ted areas and

01 00 00 -14 equipment. These routes whether access or egress s hall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and s taff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Dep artment of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while al terations are performed.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operat ions begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indica ted 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 wi th tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shal l extend to 25mm

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

Construction fence to be the property of the VA onc e construction is complete.

J. When a building and/or construction site is turn ed over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility inclu ding upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specif ied.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for p re-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility se rvices for Medical

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

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases , sewer or air

01 00 00 -15 pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (incl uding telephone/data), they shall be cut and capped at su itable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where dir ected by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, se wers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications syste ms may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electric al work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipmen t de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, w ork on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan (HWA), the Medical Center Direct or’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specificat ion Sections 26

05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 2 7 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 a ny such services to

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

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

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

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, se rvice 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 c onstruction

01 00 00 -16 project, for such items as water, sewer, electricit y, 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 sup ports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely re moved, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or pa nel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished are as, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or par titions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activit ies with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to p arking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction m aterials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. W herever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roa ds, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with appr oval.

2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, alter ing and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be approve d by the COR.

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

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his wo rk sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Da y, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit hi m to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plot s before these dates.

2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equ ipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a cle an, neat condition.

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1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contract or shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative o f Facility

Maintenance of areas of buildings in which alterati ons occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three to the Contracting Officer. This report s hall list by rooms and spaces:

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbi ng fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, veneti an blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reu sed or relocated, or both.

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

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materia ls storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where al terations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and C OR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reus ed or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, o r in opinion of COR to be in such condition that their use is impossibl e or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor wi th new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnis hed by Government.

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under pr ovisions 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 o r final inspection date, the Contractor and COR/ COR together shall m ake a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They sha ll furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, 01 00 00 -18 walls and other surfaces as compared with condition s of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caus ed by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protectio n measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair wo rk required of

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective mea sures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed th ey shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of le aks, 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, ma terials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at…