36C26319B0002-008.pdf

Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC 13605 1st Avenue North

Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: 763-412-4000 Fax: 763-412-4090

Prepared in association with:

CBRE/HEERY

EXPAND SPECIALTY CARE ADDITION

VA PROJECT NUMBER: 636-803

IOWA CITY VETERANS AFFAIRS

HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

IOWA CITY, IA 52246

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Divisions 1 - 32

ANDERSON ENGINEERING OF MN, LLC

Project Number: 14980

Issue for

100% CD SUBMISSION

18, JANUARY 2019

Reviewed and Approved

ICVA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

IOWA CITY, IOWA 11-28-18

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Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS PAGE

00 01 10 Table of Contents 1–6

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 7-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 12-13

01 00 00 General Requirements 14-48

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 49-54

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 55-87

01 42 19 Reference Standards 88-96

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 97-109

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 110-117

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 118-119

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 120-127

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS 128-129

02 41 00 Demolition 130-133

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE 134-135

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 135-163

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY 164-165

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 166-170

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 171-174

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 175-184

DIVISION 05 – METALS 185-186

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 187-192

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 193-198

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 199-204

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 205-226

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 227-230

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES 231-232

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 233-238

06 16 43 Gypsum Sheathing 239-244

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 245-252

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 253-254

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07 21 13 Thermal and Acoustical Insulation 255-260

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 261-268

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 269-276

07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 277-285

07 40 00 Metal Wall Panels 286-292

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 293-308

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 309-325

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 326-333

07 84 00 Firestopping 334-337

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 338-347

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS 348-349

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 350-355

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 356-361

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 362-377

08 71 00 Door Hardware 378-408

08 80 00 Glazing 409-420

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 421-424

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES 425-426

09 06 00 Schedule of Finishes 427-436

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 437-444

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 445-452

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 453-464

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 465-470

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 471-476

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 477-482

09 68 10 Carpet Tile 483-488

09 91 00 Painting 489-506

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES 507-508

10 14 00 Signage 509-518

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 519-522

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 523-526

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 527-534

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 535-536

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS 537-538

12 24 00 Window Shades 539-544

12 36 00 Countertops 545-558

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT 559-560

14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevators 561-617

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION 618-619

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 620-629

21 12 00 Fire-Suppression Standpipes 630-637

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 638-647

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING 648-649

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 650-679

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 680-687

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 688-693

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 694-707

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 708-725

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 726-735

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 736-739

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 740-755

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 756-765

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 766-775

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND

AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

776-777

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 778-803

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

804-809

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

810-819

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 820-829

23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 830-853

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 854-921

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 922-941

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 942-955

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 956-961

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 962-975

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 976-980

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 981-986

23 82 16 Air Coils 987-990

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL 991-992

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 993-1002

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 1003-1010

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 1011-1020

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 1021-1034

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 1035-1038

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 1039-1044

26 24 16 Panelboards 1045-1052

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 1053-1060

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 1061-1067

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 1068-1071

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 1072-1077

26 43 13 Surge Protective Device 1078-1081

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 1082-1091

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS 1092-1093

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 1094-1099

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 1100-1109

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 1110-1119

27 10 00 Structured Cabling 1120-1123

27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 1124-1141

27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 1142-1163

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 1164-1181

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 1182-1189

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 1190-1191

28 05 00 Electronic Safety and Security 1192-1215 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 1216-1235

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS 1236-1237

32 90 00 Planting 1238-1271

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation (NOT

USED)

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 00 01 15 - 1

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

50-GI1 COVER SHEET

50-GV0 CODE SUMMARY

50-GV1 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - LOWER LEVEL

50-GV2 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - LEVEL 1

50-GV3 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - LEVEL 2

50-GV4 LIFE SAFETY ROOF PLAN - LEVEL 3

CIVIL

50-C1 UTILITY PLAN

LANDSCAPE

50-L1 LANDSCAPE PLAN

STRUCTURAL

50-S1 GENERAL NOTES

50-S2 DESIGN LOAD DATA

50-S3 LEVEL 2 FRAMING PLAN

50-S4 LEVEL 3 ROOF FRAMING PLAN & STAIR ROOF FRAMING PLAN

50-S5 LATERAL FRAME ELEVATIONS

50-S6 SCHEDULES

50-S7 FOUNDATION DETAILS

50-S8 WALL SECTIONS

50-S9 DETAILS

50-S10 DETAILS

50-S11 STAIR SECTIONS

50-S12 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

50-S13 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

50-A0 ABBREVIATIONS AND MOUNTING HEIGHTS

50-D1 DEMOLITION PLANS - LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2

50-D2 DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN AND DETAILS - LEVEL 2

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50-A1 FLOOR PLAN - LOWER LEVEL

50-A2 FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 1

50-A3 FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 2

50-A4 ROOF PLAN - LEVEL 3

50-A5 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 1

50-A6 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - LEVEL 2

50-A7 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

50-A8 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

50-A9 EQUIPMENT PLAN - LEVEL 1

50-A10 EQUIPMENT PLAN - LEVEL 2

50-A11 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

50-A12 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

50-A13 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

50-A14 BUILDING SECTIONS

50-A15 BUILDING SECTION

50-A16 BUILDING SECTIONS

50-A17 BUILDING SECTION

50-A18 STANDARD PARTITION TYPES

50-A19 STAIR PLANS AND SECTIONS

50-A20 STAIR PLANS AND SECTIONS

50-A21 SECTION DETAILS

50-A22 SECTION DETAILS

50-A23 PLAN DETAILS

50-A24 PLAN & SECTION DETAILS

50-A25 ENLARGED DETAILS

50-A26 DOOR SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

50-A27 WINDOW SCHEDULE

50-A28 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

50-A29 INTERIOR DETAILS

INTERIORS

50-I1 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

50-I2 FINISH PLAN - LEVEL 1

50-I3 FINISH PLAN - LEVEL 2

FIRE PROTECTION

50-F1 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN LOWER LEVEL

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50-F2 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN LEVEL 1

50-F3 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN LEVELS 2 AND 3

50-F4 FIRE PROTECTION ENLARGED PLANS AND SECTIONS

50-F5 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS

50-F6 FIRE PROTECTION RISER DIAGRAM

PLUMBING

50-P01 PLUMBING LEGENDS, NOTES, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

50-P02 PLUMBING DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

50-P03 NOT USED

50-P04 PLUMBING SANITARY PLAN LEVEL 1

50-P05 PLUMBING DOMESTIC WATER PLAN LEVEL 1

50-P06 PLUMBING SANITARY PLAN LEVEL 2

50-P07 PLUMBING DOMESTIC WATER PLAN LEVEL 2

50-P08 PLUMBING PLAN LEVEL 3 ROOF

50-P09 PLUMBING SANITARY SEWER RISER DIAGRAM

50-P10 PLUMBING SANITARY SEWER RISER DIAGRAM FUTURE LEVEL 3

50-P11 PLUMBING DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAM

50-P12 PLUMBING DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAM LEVELS 1 AND 2

50-P13 DOMESTIC WATER LEGIONELLA PREVENTION DIAGRAMS

MECHANICAL

50-M01 MECHANICAL DRAWING LIST, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

50-M02 MECHANICAL NOTES AND DESIGN CRITERIA

50-M03 MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN LOWER LEVEL

50-M04 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN LOWER LEVEL

50-M05 MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN LEVEL 1

50-M06 MECHANICAL PIPING PLANS LEVEL 1

50-M07 MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN LEVEL 2

50-M08 MECHANICAL PIPING PLANS LEVEL 2

50-M09 MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN LEVEL 3 ENLARGED PLANS

50-M10 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

50-M11 FLOW DIAGRAM - AIRFLOW

50-M12 STEAM FLOW DIAGRAM PART A

50-M13 STEAM FLOW DIAGRAM PART B

50-M14 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

50-M15 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

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50-M16 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

50-M17 MECHANICAL AIRFLOW SCHEDULE

50-M18 MECHANICAL DETAILS

50-M19 MECHANICAL DETAILS

50-M20 MECHANICAL DETAILS

50-M21 MECHANICAL CONTROLS NOTES, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

50-M22 SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

50-M23 MECHANICAL ISOMETRIC VIEWS

50-M24 MECHANICAL ALTERNATES 1 & 2

ELECTRICAL

50-E0 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

50-E1 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN

50-E2 POWER PLAN LOWER LEVEL

50-E3 POWER PLAN LEVEL 1

50-E4 POWER PLAN LEVEL 2

50-E5 POWER PLAN - ROOF

50-E6 LIGHTING PLAN LEVEL 1

50-E7 LIGHTING PLAN LEVEL 2

50-E8 LIGHTING PLAN- ROOF

50-E9 SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN LOWER LEVEL

50-E10 SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN LEVEL 1

50-E11 SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN LEVEL 2

50-E12 SPECIAL SYSTEMS PLAN LEVEL 3

50-E13 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

50-E14 SPECIAL SYSTEMS ONE LINE DIAGRAMS

50-E15 ELECTRICAL ONE LINE DIAGRAMS

50-E16 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

50-E17 PANELBOARD SCHEDULES

50-E18 LIGHTNING PROTECTION PLAN

50-E19 LIGHTNING PROTECTION DETAILS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

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 PROJECT MANAGER'S FIELD OFFICE (Not Used)

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS (Not Used)

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 Not Used

1.27 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.28 Not Used

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 Not Used

1.31 Not Used

1.32 Not Used

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for “Expand Specialty Clinic

Addition” at the Iowa City VA Health Care System as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Not Used

C. Offices of

Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC

13605 1st Avenue North

Plymouth, MN 55441 and

CBRE-Heery, Inc.

125 South Dubuque St. Suite 500

Iowa City IA, 52240 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. Not Used.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with

VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

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F. 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.

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the

10-hour or 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety course and other relevant competency training, as determined by RE/COR acting as the

Construction Safety Officer with input from the facility Construction

Safety Committee.

2. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.

H. VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during Construction, dated

9/22/2011 in its entirety is made a part of this section

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Bid Item 1 - Contractor shall provide tools, materials and labor necessary for completion of construction project #636-803 “Construct

Specialty Clinics Addition” at the Iowa City VA Healthcare System, in

Iowa City, Iowa and in accordance with the drawings and specifications.

B. Alternate 1 – All Work of Bid Item No. 1, less the work to provide and install certain items or systems, as follows.

1. Eliminate Landscaping indicated on Drawing 50-L1. Document and restore/replace existing site conditions to pre-construction condition.

2. Eliminate all the mechanical work shown in the Lower Level: domestic water heater WH-2, hydronic heating pump 50-HWP-B2, hydronic heat exchanger 50-HX-B2, demolition of steam piping and associated new piping.

3. Eliminate Elevator S-2.

4. Eliminate Furniture and Signage on Level 2.

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C. Alternate 2 - All Work of Bid Item 1, less the work deleted in Alternate

1, and less the work to provide and install certain items or systems, as follows.

1. Eliminate Staff Toilet 120 and 220, and Patient Toilets 121 and 221:

At Room 122 leave single space in existing finished condition. At

Room 222 provide single room, omitting demising wall between toilet rooms and provide gyp. bd. and paint on remaining walls. Provide single door storage room function hardware set 05SR. Provide mechanical, plumbing, and electrical as shown for this Bid Item 1 on the Drawings. Provide fire protection as shown on the base bid except with upright sprinklers.

2. Eliminate Finishes for Exam 116, 118, 132, 134, & 136. Provide single room for each group of rooms. Provide single door storage room function hardware set 05SR. Studs shall be open to room. No interior gyp board. Install mechanical as shown for the base bid.

Provide electrical as shown for this alternate in the Drawings. Stub plumbing into room.

3. Eliminate Finishes for Exam 216, 218, 232, 234, & 236. Provide single room for each group of rooms. Provide single door storage room function hardware set 05SR. Studs shall be open to room. No interior gyp board. Install mechanical as shown for the base bid.

Provide electrical as shown for this alternate in the Drawings. Stub plumbing into room. Provide fire protection as shown on the base bid except with upright sprinklers.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Contract specifications and drawings may be obtained at FBO.gov.

Contractor responsible for duplication of ALL project drawings, specifications, and construction time correspondence.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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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. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the Contracting

Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

C. Guards: Not Used.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Project Manager for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

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E. 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.

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.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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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. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Only 1 permit per

General Contractor or Sub Contractor shall be issued. Carpooling is highly encouraged as parking on site is extremely limited.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

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

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

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

E84-2009.............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2013..............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2015..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2014.............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2014..............National Electrical Code

241-2013.............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Project Manager for review for compliance

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with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc.

Documentation shall be provided to the Project Manager that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

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

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

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, 45 minute fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices and combination style locking devices.

2. Install two-hour temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and openings enclosures.

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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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

Project Manager.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to

Project Manager.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 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 each floor in accordance with 29 CFR 1926 and NFPA 241.

L. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers whenever possible.

M. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, 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 period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with Project Manager. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the Project Manager.

N. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with Project Manager.

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Project Manager. Obtain permits from facility Project Manager daily.

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P. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Project Manager.

Q. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. 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 demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

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

Project Manager. 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 Project

Manager 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

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

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

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that 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 Project Manager 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. To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Project Manager with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the Project Manager two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, Project Manager and Contractor, as follows:

H. Building No. 1 will be occupied and/or under construction during performance of work.

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1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, existing 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. Coordinate work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that

Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by Project Manager.

J. When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility 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 Project Manager.

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1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of Project Manager. 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 the

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

Project Manager, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Project Manager. 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. The lines shall not be capped in finished

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areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical

Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

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

Manager.

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

O. Not Used.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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 Project

Manager, 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" and "CHANGES".

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

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1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment

(ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded. See Appendix 1 to this section.

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Project Manager and Facility ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

1. All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center.

C. Medical center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions may be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition:

1. The PM and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

2. In case of any problem, the medical center, along with assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

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D. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by Project Manager.

Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the Project Manager. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the medical Center and Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof one-hour temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust.

Barriers shall be sealed and made to match existing finishes on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Use of a combination style door lock is required to maintain construction site security. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the

Project Manager and Medical Center.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High Efficiency

Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles.

Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the

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construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at a minimum at the end of each workday.

Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently. Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids. Dry sweeping is not allowed.

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the Project Manager and the Medical

Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape.

No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic.

Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

f. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended.

g. There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

h. At completion, remove construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.

E. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

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2. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

3. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

4. PCB Transformers: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively.

The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program

Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form

8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will

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annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical

Center's Chief.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the

Government Printing Office:

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

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

Waste

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

Hazardous Waste

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

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

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

Communications Regulations

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

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

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

Transportation

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

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

6-PCB-7

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

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

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

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