Attachment 06 - Div 1-14 Architecutral and Structural SPECS.pdf

ISSUED FOR BIDDING & CONSTRUCTION

SPECIFICATION

Volume 1 – Divisions 1 to 14

RELOCATION AND RENOVATION OF SPS

WEST HAVEN VAMC

PREPARED FOR

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

PROGRAM CONTRACTING ACTIVITY CENTRAL

INDEPENDENCE, OHIO 44131

16 June 2023 Project No. 689-408

PREPARED BY

MICHAEL AVRAMIDES ARCHITECT

319 E 50TH STREET, STUDIO E, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022

P: 212.755.5111 Avramides.com

Lothrop Associates ARCHITECTS D.P.C.

333 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604 P: 914.741.1115 Lothropassociates.com

Fellenzer Engineering LLP 22 Mulberry Street, Suite 2A, Middletown, NY 01940

P: 845.343.1481 fellp.com

SMRT ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS, INC.

144 FORE STREET, PORTLAND, ME 04101

P: 207.772.3846 SMRTinc.com

MABBETT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

5 ALFRED CIRCLE, BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 01730

P: 781.275.6050 Mabbett.com

PREFERRED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CO., INC.

1131 GREENWOOD LAKE TPKE, SUITE A-1, RINGWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07456

P: 973.853.6060 PCMcompany.com

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West Haven VAMC “SPS Relocation Design" 100% CDs Submission

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 21 00 Allowances 10-22

01 32 33 Photographic Documentation

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 09-22

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-22

01 35 33 Infection Control

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21

01 56 00 Temporary Barriers and Enclosures

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 01-21

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 01-21

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-21

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21

07 27 23 Boardstock Air Barrier 03-18

07 52 16.11 Cold Adhesive Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing

12-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-22

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-22

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

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DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 24 00 New Hydraulic Elevator 08-20

14 24 11 Hydraulic Cartlift 03-20

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Fire Suppression

Systems

08-19

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

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 08-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

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 09-20

22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 09-20

22 13 29 Sanitary Sewerage Pumps 09-20

22 13 29.13 Wet-Pit Mounted, Vertical Sewerage Pumps 09-20

22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewerage Pump Units 09-20

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 09-20

22 31 11 Water Softeners 09-15

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 09-20

22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters 09-20

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

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22 42 26 Commercial Disposers 09-15

22 61 13.74 Dental Compressed-Air Piping 09-20

22 61 19.74 Dental Compressed-Air Equipment 09-20

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

09-20

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

04-20

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 04-22

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-20

23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 03-22

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

23 05 93.01 DVA/USACE Projects Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

11-21

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 04-22

23 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of HVAC Systems 08-19

23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant 04-20

23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant 03-22

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

23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 04-20

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 04-20

23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 09-22

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 10-22

23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 04-20

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 38 13 Commercial-Kitchen Hoods 02-20

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20

23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment 03-22

23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 04-20 23 52 25 Low-Pressure Water Heating Boilers 11-21

23 52 28 Low-Pressure Steam Boilers 11-21

23 52 33 Water Tube Boilers 03-22

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23 52 39 Fire Tube Boilers 03-22

23 56 00 Solar Energy Heating System 03-20

23 57 33 Geothermal Energy – Direct Use (Heating Applications) 03-20

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 03-20

23 65 00 Cooling Towers 03-20

23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 03-20

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-20

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-20

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-20

23 81 46 Water-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-20

23 81 49 Ground-Source Heat Pump 03-20

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-20

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

23 84 00 Humidity Control Equipment 03-20

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

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 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Electrical Systems 08-19

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

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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 09-19

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

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

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

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Communications

Systems

08-19

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 10-18

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

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18

27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

27 52 41 Miscellaneous Medical Systems 06-15

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

10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

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

28 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems

08-19

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

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

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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 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Site Utility

Systems

08-19

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

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

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

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

GENERAL:

GI000 - COVER SHEET 1 of 130

GI000 - ICRA MATRIX AND NOTES 2 of 130

GI002 - LEGENDS SHEET 3 of 130

GI003 - DOOR SCHEDULE 4 of 130

GI004 - EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE 5 of 130

CIVIL:

GS-000 - CIVIL: GENERAL CONDITIONS 6 of 130

GS-001 - CIVIL: EXISTING CONDITIONS 7 of 130

GS-002 - CIVIL: BORINGS AND TEMPORARY EGRESS PATH 8 of 130

GS-100 - CIVIL: DEMO PLAN 9 of 130

GS-101 - CIVIL: SITE PLAN SKETCH 10 of 130

GS-701 - CIVIL: LANDSCAPING AND GRADING PLAN SKETCH 11 of 130

GS-901 - CIVIL: DETAILS 12 of 130

GS-902 - CIVIL: DETAILS 13 of 130

ARCHITECTURAL:

AS010 - EXISTING CONDITIONS PLANS 14 of 130

AS011 - EXISTING CONDITIONS PLANS 15 of 130

AS012 - EXISTING CONDITIONS PLANS 16 of 130

AS020 - LIFE SAFETY PLANS 17 of 130

AS021 - LIFE SAFETY PLANS 18 of 130

AS041(A) - PHASE 1 PHASING AND INTERIM LIFE SAFETY

DIAGRAMS

AS041(B) - PHASE 1 PHASING AND INTERIM LIFE SAFETY

DIAGRAMS

AS042(A) - PHASE 2 PHASING AND INTERIM LIFE SAFETY

DIAGRAMS

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AS042(B) - PHASE 2 PHASING AND INTERIM LIFE SAFETY

DIAGRAMS

AS043(A) - PHASE 3 PHASING AND INTERIM LIFE SAFETY

DIAGRAMS

AS043(B) - PHASE 3 PHASING AND INTERIM LIFE SAFETY

DIAGRAMS

AS044(A) - PHASE 4 PHASING AND INTERIM LIFE SAFETY

DIAGRAMS

AS044(B) - PHASE 4 PHASING AND INTERIM LIFE SAFETY

DIAGRAMS

AS045(A) - PHASE 5 PHASING AND INTERIM LIFE SAFETY

DIAGRAMS

AS045(B) - PHASE 5 PHASING AND INTERIM LIFE SAFETY

DIAGRAMS

AS100 - DEMOLITION PLANS 29 of 130

AS101 - DEMOLITION PLANS 30 of 130

AS102 - DEMOLITION PLANS 31 of 130

AS110(A) - CONSTRUCTION PLANS 32 of 130

AS111(A) - CONSTRUCTION PLANS 33 of 130

AS111(B) - MASONRY AND SLAB EDGE DIMENSIONS 34 of 130

AS111(C) - DIMENSION PLANS 35 of 130

AS112(A) - CONSTRUCTION PLANS 36 of 130

AS112(B) - MASONRY AND SLAB EDGE DIMENSIONS 37 of 130

AS112(C) - OMITTED (NOT PRESENT) 38 of 130

AS120 - REFLECTED CEILING PLANS 39 of 130

AS121 - REFLECTED CEILING PLANS 40 of 130

AS122 - REFLECTED CEILING PLANS 41 of 130

AS130 - FINISH PLANS 42 of 130

AS131 - FINISH PLANS 43 of 130

AS132 - FINISH PLANS 44 of 130

AS140 - OMITTED (NOT PRESENT) 45 of 130

AS141 - FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT PLANS 46 of 130

AS142 - OMITTED (NOT PRESENT) 47 of 130

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AS150 - POWER AND TELEPHONE LOCATION PLANS 48 of 130

AS151 - POWER AND TELEPHONE LOCATION PLANS 49 of 130

AS152 - POWER AND TELEPHONE LOCATION PLANS 50 of 130

AS199 - EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS 51 of 130

AS200 - EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND SECTIONS 52 of 130

AS201 - EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS 53 of 130

AS351 - VERTICAL CIRCULATION - STAIR SECTION & DETAILS 54 of 130

AS352 - VERTICAL CIRCULATION DETAILS 55 of 130

AS398 - WALL SECTIONS 56 of 130

AS399 - WALL SECTIONS 57 of 130

AS400 - WALL SECTIONS 58 of 130

AS401 - WALL SECTIONS 59 of 130

AS402 - WALL SECTIONS 60 of 130

AS403 - WALL SECTIONS 61 of 130

AS404 - WALL SECTIONS 62 of 130

AS600 - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS 63 of 130

AS601 - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS 64 of 130

AS610 - WALL TYPES 65 of 130

AS611 - DETAILS 66 of 130

STRUCTURAL:

S-001 - GENERAL NOTES 67 of 130

SB-001 - COLUMN LAYOUT PLAN 68 of 130

SB-101 - FOUNDATION PLAN 69 of 130

SB-501 - FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS 70 of 130

SB-502 - FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS 71 of 130

SB-503 - FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS 72 of 130

SF-101 - GROUND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN 73 of 130

SF-102 - LOW ROOF AND PENTHOUSE FRAMING PLAN 74 of 130

SF-103 - PENTHOUSE ROOF FRAMING PLAN 75 of 130

SF-201 - BRACING ELEVATIONS 76 of 130

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SF-501 - FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS 77 of 130

SF-502 - FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS 78 of 130

SF-503 - FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS 79 of 130

XK-301 - DUCTILE STEEL STUD WALL SYSTEM 80 of 130

XK-302 - DUCTILE STEEL STUD WALL SYSTEM - DETAILS 81 of 130

MECHANICAL:

MH-001 - HVAC: SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS & NOTES 82 of 130

MD-101 - HVAC: SUB-GROUND, GROUND, FIRST & SECOND

FLOOR DEMOLITION PLANS

MH-100 - HVAC: SUB-GROUND & GROUND FLOOR POSITIVE &

NEGATIVE PRESSURE PLANS

MH-101 - HVAC: DUCTWORK SUB-GROUND & GROUND FLOOR

PLANS

MH-102 - HVAC: DUCTWORK PENTHOUSE FLOOR PLAN 86 of 130

MH-103 - HVAC: PIPING SUB-GROUND & GROUND FLOOR PLANS 87 of 130

MH-103.1 -HVAC: PIPING GROUND FLOOR PLAN 88 of 130

MH-104 - HVAC: PIPING PENTHOUSE FLOOR PLAN 89 of 130

MH-501 - HVAC: CONTROLS DIAGRAM & POINTS LIST 90 of 130

MH-701 - HVAC: DETAILS 91 of 130

MH-702 - HVAC: DETAILS 92 of 130

MH-703 - HVAC: DETAILS 93 of 130

MH-801 - HVAC: SCHEDULES 94 of 130

MH-802 - HVAC: SCHEDULES 95 of 130

ELECTRICAL:

EP-001 - ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS & NOTES 96 of 130

ED-101 - ELECTRICAL SUB-GROUND, GROUND, FIRST & SECOND

FLOOR DEMOLITION POWER PLANS

ED-201 - ELECTRICAL SUB-GROUND, GROUND, FIRST & SECOND

FLOOR DEMOLITION LIGHTING PLANS

EP-101 - ELECTRICAL SUB-GROUND, GROUND, FIRST & SECOND

FLOOR POWER PLANS

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EP-102 - ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR POWER PART PLAN 100 of 130

EP-201 - ELECTRICAL SUB-GROUND & GROUND FLOOR LIGHTING

EP-202 - ELECTRICAL FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN 102 of 130

EP-601 - ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS 103 of 130

EP-701 - ELECTRICAL DETAILS 104 of 130

EP-702 - ELECTRICAL DETAILS 105 of 130

EP-801 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES 106 of 130

EP-802 - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES 107 of 130

PLUMBING:

PL-001 - PLUMBING SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS & NOTES 108 of 130

PD-101 - PLUMBING SUB-GROUND, GROUND, FIRST & SECOND

FLOOR DEMOLITION SANITARY PIPING PLANS

PD-201 - PLUMBING SUB-GROUND, GROUND, FIRST & SECOND

FLOOR DEMOLITION DOMESTIC PIPING PLANS

PL-101 - PLUMBING SUB-GROUND & GROUND FLOOR SANITARY

PIPING PLANS

PL-102 - PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR SANITARY & STORM WATER

PIPING PLANS

PL-201 - PLUMBING SUB-GROUND & GROUND FLOOR

DOMESTIC PIPING PLANS

PL-202 - PLUMBING FIRST FLOOR DOMESTIC PIPING PLAN 114 of 130

PL-701 - PLUMBING DETAILS 115 of 130

PL-702 - PLUMBING DETAILS 116 of 130

PL-703 - PLUMBING DETAILS 117 of 130

FIRE

PROTECTION:

FX-001 - FIRE PROTECTION SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS & NOTES 118 of 130

FXD-101 - FIRE PROTECTION SUB-GROUND & GROUND FLOOR

DEMOLITION PLANS

FX-101 - FIRE PROTECTION SUB-GROUND & GROUND FLOOR

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FX-102 - FIRE PROTECTION PENTHOUSE FLOOR PLAN 121 of 130

FA-001 - FIRE ALARM SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES AND

DETAILS

FAD-101 - FIRE ALARM SUB-GROUND & GROUND FLOOR PLANS 123 of 130

FA-101 - FIRE ALARM SUB-GROUND & GROUND FLOOR PLANS 124 of 130

FA-102 - FIRE ALARM PENTHOUSE PART PLAN 125 of 130

SECURITY:

TY-001 - SECURITY DEVICE LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES 126 of 130

TY-101 - SUBGRADE LEVEL SECURITY DEVICE PLANS 127 of 130

TY-102 - GROUND FLOOR SECURITY DEVICE PLANS 128 of 130

TY-103 - MECHANICAL LEVEL SECURITY DEVICE PLANS 129 of 130

TY-501 - SECURITY SCHEMATICS AND SCHEDULES 130 of 130

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

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

Women's Health Clinic as required by drawings and specifications.

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

C. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection.

Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

D. 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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, and necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1 through No. 8: BASE BID except as listed below:

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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. 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. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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.

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C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

D. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores at completion of the work. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

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.

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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).

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be 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 permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility

Manager.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the

Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

F. 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.

G. 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

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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.

H. 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 Government and not the Contractor.

I. Phasing:

1. 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

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2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR 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 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 ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I:

Phase II:

J. Part of Bldg. 1 and all of Bldg. 32 will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

K. The remainder of Building No. 1 will be occupied during performance of work.

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

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L. 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 COR.

M. 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.

N. 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.

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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 COR.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11

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

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

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O. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated 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.

P. 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.

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

ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a signed report, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, 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).

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 also list any damage caused by

Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

COR.

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

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.

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4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors : 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 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

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

6-PCB-7

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

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 branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, 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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D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant

Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

2. Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

3. Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

4. Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials;

and

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and

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B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS"

(FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

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C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA

Medical Center, _____________________________________ and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES [RESERVED]

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK [RESERVED]

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also…