ATTACHMENT B - 501-17-105 Specifications 100 percent 07-20-22.pdf

U.S. Veteran Affairs

VISN 18 AE IDIQ TO 501-17-105

NMVAHCS

Upgrade Central Plant Equipment Infrastructure

Building 43 & 43A

100% Construction Document Specifications

Prepared by

July 20, 2022

MATHEW PERKINS

NO.005843

07/20/2022

07/20/20227/20/2022

EXPIRES: 12/31/23

NMVAHCS Albuquerque, NM 501-17-105 Upgrade Energy Plant Equipment Infrastructure 100% Construction Documents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

00 01 10-1

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

00 11 21 Request for Proposal to Design Build 11-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17

01 32 16.01 Architectural and Engineering CPM Schedules 01-11

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedule – Major Projects 09-15

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13

01 32 16.16 Network Analysis Schedules (Design-Build Only) 02-15

01 32 16.17 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Build) 04-11

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 45 00 Quality Control 01-18

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 08-17

01 45 35 Special Inspections 04-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 81 13.01 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED NC V3 09-15

01 81 13.02 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED NC V4 09-15

01 81 13.11 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED HC V3 09-15

01 81 13.21 Sustainability Certification Requirements – GREEN GLOBES 09-15

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 65 00 Underground Storage Tank Removal 08-16

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 09-15

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15

02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 09-15

02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement 09-15

02 82 13.41 Asbestos Abatement for Total Demolition Project 04-15

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

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DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 23 00 Stressing Tendons 07-11

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

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

03 37 13 Shotcrete 07-11

03 41 13 Precast Concrete Hollow Core Planks 07-11

03 41 33 Precast Structural Pretension Concrete 07-11

03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete 10-15

03 51 13 Cementitious Wood Fiber Decks 09-11

03 51 16 Gypsum Concrete Roof Decks 09-11

03 52 00 Lightweight Concrete Roof Insulation 05-15

03 55 11 Gypsum Concrete Floor Decks 07-11

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 02-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16

05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 03-10

05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 10-15

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 11-16

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 02-16

07 12 00 Built-Up Bituminous Waterproofing 09-11

07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 04-13

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 08-16

07 14 21 Latex Mastic Deck Covering 05-15

07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 05-15

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 21 23 Loose-Fill Insulation 02-16

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

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07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 02-16

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 02-16

07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 02-16

07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 02-16

07 31 26 Slate Shingles 02-16

07 31 29.13 Wood Shingles 02-16

07 32 13 Clay Roof Tiles 02-16

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 10-15

07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 08-18

07 51 13.11 Hot-Applied Built-Up Asphalt Roofing 08-16

07 51 13.13 Cold-Applied Built-Up Asphalt Roofing 08-16

07 52 16.11 Cold Adhesive Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing

08-16

07 52 16.12 Hot-Mopped Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing

08-16

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 02-16

07 54 16 Ethylene Interpolymer (KEE) Roofing 10-15

07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing 10-17

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 08-16

07 56 00 Fluid-Applied Roofing 05-15

07 57 13 Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roofing 10-15

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 09-18

07 61 16 Batten Seam Copper Roofing 10-15

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 11 73 Sliding Metal Fire Doors 02-16

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 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 09-18

08 33 13 Coiling Counter Doors 02-16

08 34 36 Darkroom Doors 07-15

08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 05-15

08 34 59 Vault Doors and Day Gates 02-16

08 35 13.13 Accordion Folding Doors 05-15

08 36 13 Sectional Doors 05-15

08 38 16 Flexible Traffic Doors 02-16

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16

08 42 33 Revolving Door Entrances 05-15

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 03-17

08 45 23 Insulated Translucent Fiberglass Sandwich Panel Wall System

08 45 33 Pre-Engineered Insulated Translucent Fiberglass Sandwich Panel

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 02-16

08 51 13.11 Side-Hinged Aluminum Windows 08-16

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08 51 23 Steel Windows 02-16

08 51 69.11 Aluminum Storm Windows 05-15

08 56 19 Pass Windows 02-16

08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 02-16

08 56 59 Service and Teller Window Units 02-16

08 56 66 Detention Window Screens 02-16

08 62 23 Tubular Daylighting Devices

08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights 10-15

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 10-15

09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 10-15

09 26 00 Veneer Plastering 10-15

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09-18

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16

09 54 23 Linear Metal Ceilings 10-15

09 63 13 Brick Flooring 02-16

09 63 40 Stone Flooring 10-15

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 66 13 Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring 10-15

09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 10-15

09 67 23.20 Resinous (Epoxy Base) With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 09-18

09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Base) High Performance Decorative Mortar Flooring

(RES-3)

09-18

09.67.23.40 Resinous Poured In Place Resilient Flooring (RES-4) 09-18

09 67 23.50 Resinous Terrazzo Flooring (RES-5) 09-18

09 67 23.60 Resinous Urethane and Epoxy Mortar Flooring (RES-6A and RES-6B) 09-18

09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15

09 68 21 Athletic Carpeting 10-15

09 69 00 Access Flooring 10-15

09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 10-15

09 72 31 Polypropylene Fabric Wall Covering 05-15

09 84 33 Sound-Absorbing Wall Units 10-15

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

09 94 19 Multicolor Interior Finishing 08-16

09 96 59 High-Build Glazed Coatings 07-14

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 10-15

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10 11 23 Tackboards 10-15

10 13 00 Directories 05-15

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15

10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 08-16

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15

10 22 13 Wire Mesh Partitions 10-15

10 22 19 Demountable Partitions 04-16

10 22 26.13 Accordion Folding Partitions 05-15

10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 08-18

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

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

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

10 75 00 Flagpoles 02-16

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 22 16 Drapery Track and Accessories 05-15

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 05-15

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 05-15

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 34 00 Manufactured Plastic Casework 10-15

12 35 70.21 Medication Cabinet 02-16

12 36 00 Countertops 12-15

12 56 70.11 Suspended Table 02-16

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 01-14

13 17 23 Therapeutic Pools 05-15

13 17 23.11 Therapeutic Pool Accessories 05-15

13 19 13 Kennel Enclosures and Gates 02-16

13 21 29 Constant Temperature Rooms 08-16

13 34 19 Metal Building Systems 08-16

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 02-16

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems 06-15

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 01-15

21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 05-15

21-30-13 Electric-Driven, Fire Pumps 05-15

21-30-16 Diesel-Driven, Fire Pumps 05-15

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

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

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

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

22 05 33 Heat Tracing 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 12 16 Facility Elevated, Potable-Water Storage Tanks 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 09-15

22 13 29 Sanitary Sewerage Pumps 09-15

22 13 29.13 Wet-Pit Mounted, Vertical Sewerage Pumps 09-15

22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewerage Pump Units 09-15

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

22 14 33 Packaged, Pedestal Drainage Pump Units 09-15

22 14 36 Packaged, Submersible, Drainage Pump Units 09-15

22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 09-15

22 31 11 Water Softeners 09-15

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 09-15

22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters 09-15

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 12-16

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 42 26 Commercial Disposers 09-15

22 61 13.74 Dental Compressed-Air Piping 09-15

22 61 19.74 Dental Compressed-Air Equipment 09-15

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 62 19.74 Dental Vacuum and Evacuation Equipment 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment 09-15

22 67 21 Water Dealkalizing System 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam Generation 08-17

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment 08-17

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 02-15

23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 08-17

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16

23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant 08-17

23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant 08-17

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

23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 08-17

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 08-17

23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 09-17

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 08-17

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17

23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 08-17

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 38 13 Commercial-Kitchen Hoods 01-11

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment 11-17

23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 08-17

23 52 25 Low-Pressure Water Heating Boilers 08-17

23 52 28 Low Pressure Steam Boilers 08-17

23 52 33 Water-Tube Boilers 08-17

23 52 39 Fire-Tube Boilers 08-17

23 56 00 Solar Energy Heating System 06-16

23 57 33 Geothermal Energy – Direct Use (Heating Applications) 06-16

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 04-11

23 65 00 Cooling Towers 02-15

23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 05-11

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

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11

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

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 04-11

23 81 46 Water-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 04-11

23 81 49 Ground-Source Heat Pump 06-16

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11

23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

23 84 00 Humidity Control Equipment 05-11

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 and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 36 Wireways for Radiology Equipment 01-18

26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems 01-18

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26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 11 16 Secondary Unit Substations 01-18

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear 01-17

26 13 16 Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches 01-17

26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 01-17

26 23 13 Generator Paralleling Controls 01-17

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 24 19 Motor Control Centers 01-18

26 25 11 Busways 01-17

26 26 00 Power Distribution Units for Static Uninterruptible Power Systems 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 32 13 Engine Generators 01-18

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 01-17

26 35 26 Harmonic Filters 01-18

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 42 00 Cathodic Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 55 71 Medical and Surgical Lighting Fixtures 01-18

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 61 Leased Space, Communication Equipment and Systems 06-15

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

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

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

27 32 41 Two-Way Radio Equipment and Systems 10-15

27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 06-15

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

27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-15

27 52 41 Miscellaneous Medical Systems 06-15

27 53 19 Distributed Radio Antenna (Within Building) Equipment and System 09-12

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 13 16 Physical Access Control System and Database Management 09-11

28 13 53 Security Access Detection 09-11

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

28 52 31 Emergency Call System 06-15

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

31 32 23 Pressure Grouting Soil Stabilization 10-12

31 62 00 Driven Piles 10-12

31 63 16 Auger Cast Grout Piles 10-12

31 63 26 Drilled Caissons 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 14 16 Brick Unit Paving 08-16

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 06-18

32 31 40 High Security Fences and Gates 08-16

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-16

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution 10-11

33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution 09-17

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

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34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers 04-18

34 75 13.13 Active Vehicle Barriers 08-16

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

48 14 00 Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation System 10-17

48 15 00 Wind Energy Electrical Power Generation System 10-17

48 16 23 Geothermal Energy Electrical Power Generation System 10-17

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.19 TESTS

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

1.21 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.22 SAFETY SIGN

1.23 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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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.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1. Contractor shall the purpose of this project is to provide a renovations, new construction, equipment replacements, and utility modifications to address deficiencies at the New Mexico VA

Campus Building 43 (Central Utility Plant) related to mechanical, plumbing, accessibility, electrical, life safety, structure, and cooling.

The Cooling scope of this project provides a new 800-Ton cooling tower, condenser water pump and the modification of condenser water piping as necessary, as well as provides a new equalizing line between the cells directly to the basin and route below the roof deck. This will provide the necessary condenser water for (3) - 800 ton chillers. The project also provides a new cooling system serving the facility. (2) New Water-Cooled Chillers will also be provided, and new emergency utility connections will be provided to meet 2015 Physical Security recommendations.

The Structural scope of this project should include efficient exterior walls patching cracks and paint plaster walls, paint hollow metal doors and frames. Efficient roofing, gravel surface and traffic pads. Structural enhancements shall also be provided to support the new cooling tower and for the new second level electrical room.

A Building 43 Addition will contain a new Engineering Control Center, Chemical Testing Room, Lounge with Kitchen, Restrooms/Shower Room and Housekeeping Aid Closet.

The Life Safety scope of this project should include replacing doors between the boiler and chiller rooms to make sure they meet the requirement of ASHRAS Standards (15-2010 sec 8.12).

The Electrical scope of this project should include replacing aging gear, removing legacy Motor

Control Centers and reconfiguring building panel boards. Emergency gear and ATS's are in the same room with the normal switchgear which does not meet current code or VA guidelines, this is remedied under this project. Computers vital to the Engineering Energy Plant's shall be backed up on generator power and experience outages when utility is unavailable under the new configuration. Lighting and branch circuits are in average condition. Lighting fixtures will be

01 00 00 - 3 replaced with new LED fixtures. Lightning protection system will be replaced and extended to protect the new addition.

The Plumbing scope of this project replacement of the existing restroom with two new restrooms and one shower room. Water closet, urinal, lavatory, shower and electric water cooler, sump pump and blowdown tank, electrical water heater shall all be replaced. The accessibility scope of this project includes efficient toilets with lever style accessible hardware and insulated sink traps.

All construction is to be performed primarily during normal working hours. Off-hours premium time is included for noise abatement and utility shutdowns only. This project will require after-hours work, testing and commissioning. Any item(s) to be salvaged by the owner are to be removed by the owner from the site before construction begins. contractor to provide dumpsters for disposal of construction debris and materials. The construction contractor will be required to submit construction waste debris reports to include weight of construction waste, weight of any recycled materials and the cost for removing construction waste. The construction contractor shall comply with VA and Medical Center guidance to ensure infection controls during the construction.

Contractor to provide seven (7) previous projects executed utilizing BICSI installation standards, personnel, and certification for review with the bid proposal within the last 10 years. These must be completed projects. Personnel resumes are required showing current BISCI certification attached to each resume.

1. Normal Working Hours are 0730 to 1600, Monday to Friday.

2. For working outside these hours requires prior written approval from the COR. Due to the work site location, it is anticipated that off-hours work will be required to perform this project work.

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

Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Offices of Triple C – The A&E Group with offices at 2266 S. Dobson Road, Suite 200, Mesa, AZ 85202, 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. All testing shall be by certified testing laboratories subcontracted by the Contract. The

Government shall not be required to contract testing for any trade.

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.

01 00 00 - 4

F. The Government does not provide courtesy, pre-inspections of area during the construction. The

Contractor shall request progress inspections and communicate requests for inspections at least one week in advance.

G. VA shall appoint a third-party individual, company or firm to act as the Commissioning Agent. The

Commissioning Agent is the designated person, company, or entity that plans, schedules, and coordinates the commissioning team to implement the commissioning process. See 01 91 00 for more details. Contractor shall follow all commissioning requirements detailed in the

Specifications.

H. Comprehensive 3rd party inspections, testing and written reports for all Divisions (paid by the

General Contractor). Contractor shall employ third party inspection consultants to perform all inspections required by this contract. The VA has no inspection capability. Any reference to VA inspections shall be by a third-party inspector qualified to perform the work. Credentials shall be supplied to the VA/AE as required by this contract. All inspections, testing, certifications, and permits are to be paid for by the General Contractor. An air quality permit is required for the generator. The VA will not pay for or perform any required inspections. VA inspections are for

VA use only, when performed, and do not reduce the inspection burden on the Contractor. Third party inspection services must be submitted for acceptance by the VA after award. Submission to include resumes of inspectors, with alternates, projected days on site, qualifications of inspectors showing similar projects, related portfolio, and description of communication protocol with Owner.

Acceptable 3rd Party inspectors include the following:

Parsons Brinckerhoff http://www.wsp-pb.com/en/WSP-USA/What-we-do-

USA/Services/All- Services-A-Z/Bridge-Engineering/Construction-Inspection/

Booz Allen http://www.boozallen.com

US Army Corps of Engineers http://www.usace.army.mil/ Bureau Veritas http://www.bureauveritas.com/

Stantec http://www.stantec.com/our-work/services/construction-qa-qc-monitoring-inspection- services.html

HDR, Inc. http://www.hdrinc.com/

Gilbane http://www.gilbaneco.com

Minimum inspections required:

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, low voltage systems, communications and security

01 00 00 - 5 systems, controls system integration, commissioning support, Framing, Envelope enclosure, interior finishes and doors/hardware

I. Contractor to provide Submittal Exchange® , Autodesk A360® Project Site dedicated for this project, or approved equal (substitutions must be submitted with Contractor Bid), for the duration of the contract. Contractor will provide VA access to the site. Contractor will keep this site current and will use it for all submittals, RFIs, change documents, Record Drawing, electronic file management, and communication logs for the duration of the contract.

J. Contractor to provide Infection Control Plan as required by Memorandum 111-40, Subj:

VHA Directive 7715 Safety and Health During Construction dated April 6, 2017. Submit to

COR for approval prior to the start of work.

K. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA designated

“competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present. CP will have authority letter.

L. Pricing Proposal transparency requirements: this project requires pricing proposals to include breakdown pricing for the General Contractor and all subcontractors. All price proposals, including subcontractor pricing must include a breakdown of pricing per the format included with tis specification. Third-party inspections must be included as a line item in the price proposal.

See example at the end of GENERAL REQUIREMENTS section.

M. Refer to specifications for installation requirements for each Division. Refer to drawings for estimated quantities and schematic layouts/locations. Contractor to provide a complete, commissioned, functioning product. The VA is not required to inspect or install any portion of this project. Contractor bears all installation and testing costs. Contractor to provide all testing reports prior to the start of commissioning. This project requires phased commissioning and turnover. This project will require night and weekend work.

N. Please see Appendix B for the 2016 Asbestos Survey performed by MECx for all known ACM quantities. Contractor is responsible for ACM removal and mitigation where it occurs. Building

43 shall be free of ACM when this project is completed. Contractor shall perform survey to confirm current ACM quantities and locations agree with the 2016 assessment.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

ITEM I, General Construction:

Contract documents, drawings and specifications, indicate the scope of work. This project provides the new construction, renovation, and infrastructure required to provide new and to

Upgrade Energy Plant Equipment Infrastructure (B43 and B43A) at the New Mexico VA Campus at 1501 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. The purpose of this project is to provide a renovations, new construction, equipment replacements, and utility modifications to address

01 00 00 - 6 deficiencies at the New Mexico VA Campus Building 43 (Central Utility Plant) related to mechanical, plumbing, accessibility, electrical, life safety, structure, and cooling.

Bids shall be provided as Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) in the format shown in Appendix A, and as summarized below. The work for all CLINs shall be completed in a maximum of 365 days. The work for each building/CLIN shall be completed as follows:

1. CLIN 01: All work as identified by the Base Bid drawings and specifications shall be completed in 365 days.

2. CLIN 02: All work as identified by the drawings and specifications pertaining to the replacement of Water-Cooled Chiller #1. This work shall be included in the Base Bid and separated out as a separate CLIN.

3. CLIN 03: All work as identified by the drawings and specifications pertaining to the replacement of Water-Cooled Chiller #3. This work shall be included in the Base Bid and separated out as a separate CLIN.

4. CLIN 04: All work as identified by the drawings and specifications pertaining to the replacement of the existing TPO roof phased with the replacement of roof-mounted mechanical equipment. This work shall be included in the Base Bid and separated out as a separate CLIN.

5. CLIN 05: All work as identified by the drawings and specifications pertaining to the replacement of the existing Unit Sub-Station. This work shall be included in the Base Bid and separated out as a separate CLIN.

The expected construction period duration for each CLIN includes all pre-construction activity and post-construction testing, third-party inspections, and commissioning. Contractor is to phase and staff the construction appropriately such that the total project duration including all CLIN does not exceed 365 days. CLIN construction activities must occur concurrently to meet this

Construction Schedule. Contractor shall submit a comprehensive schedule of work in compliance with 01 32 16.15 PROJECT SCHEDULES (SMALL PROJECTS DESIGN/BID/BUILD). VA to provide a Third-Party Commissioning Agent and Contractor to perform Commissioning of all new systems and existing systems impacted by the project according to requirements in sections: 01

91 00 – GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS; 23 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF

HVAC SYSTEMS; 26 08 00 – COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS; and 27 08 00 –

COMMISSIONING OF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS. A detailed commissioning plan is required to ensure that all devices are calibrated, programmed, and all graphic displays are accurate and approved by applicable VA staff.

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ITEM II, Electrical, Communications and Security Systems Work: Includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including Contractor shall provide load monitoring data to the COR/AE. All panels, at the time of design survey (February 2019) had the required capacity to accept the added design load. This test is required by NEC 220.87 for verification that no loads have been added since the design level survey.

ITEM III, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including provide material and construction equipment to Contractor shall submit coordination drawings prior to commencing work showing new and existing systems and all provisions for coordinating existing utilities.

Contractor is required to Test and Balance (TAB) new and existing HVAC systems per 23 05 93.

This work requires preconstruction TAB readings to establish baseline performance for all existing HVAC systems. All new and existing systems within the Scope of Work shall be commissioned (or recommissioned) per Specification 01 91 00.

Bids shall be itemized by Specification Division and also identify CLIN 01 – CLIN 05 as separate bid line items in addition to the Overall Base Bid. See 01 00 00 Appendix A “Sample Bid Form” for format.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the

Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees.

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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.

5. Contractor shall secure all IT closet spaces at the end of each day.

6. Ceiling tiles must be in place at the end of each working day to provide smoke barrier.

C. Key Control:

1. Contractor will be issued VA Keys and will require a signature confirming that they received the key(s) listed on signature form. General Contractor is responsible for returning these keys upon separation of project or at any time the VA requests. Lost or misplaced keys are to be reported to VA COR immediately and additional costs to replace keys and all cores associated with that key series will be calculated at that time with the VA Locksmith Shop and charged to the contractor.

2. 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.

3. 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 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.

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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.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the

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

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

1. Exterior Working space are to be fully maintained to include securing fencing, providing fabric screening on fencing, controlling dust through application of water as required, protecting the site with the use of rock, gravel material to control dust and erosion.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center 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:

1. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

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:

1. To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each

01 00 00 - 11 specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the

COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and

Contractor.

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

Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment.

These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical

Center operations will continue during the construction period.

I. Immediate areas of alterations will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

J. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans

Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

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

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

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center.

Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 30 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by 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.

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

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

This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed 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 41

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 COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of Resident Engineer COR to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and

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

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

1. Re-survey report shall…