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SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME I

DIV 00 – DIV 12

SCI Renovation and Residence Addition VA Project No. 590-802

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Hampton, Virginia

1040 Kings Highway North

Suite 700

Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034

(856) 429-4000

May 4, 2023

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Project No. 590-802

Hampton VA Medical Center SCI Renovation & Residence Addition

Hampton, VA 100% Construction Documents: 05/04/23

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA 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 03-20

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 03-20

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 05-20

01 35 26.10 Construction Safety Pamphlet

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 00.10 QCR Example

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19

02 82 11.10 HazMat Survey Report

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

02 85 00 Mold Remediation

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

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05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

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

07 40 00 Metal Wall and Soffit Panels 10-15

07 52 16 Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified Bituminous Membrane

(SBS) Roofing

08-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

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

08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20

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

08 71 15 Automatic Door Operators

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15

10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 01-20

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10 26 00 Wall Protection 10-15

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

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

10 51 13 Phenolic Lockers

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 01-17

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

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

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

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

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

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

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

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

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20

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

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20

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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 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers

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

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 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 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

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

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

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

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

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 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

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28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

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

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

31 20 11.10 Attachment A - Geotechnical Report

31 20 11.20 Attachment B - Amendment #1 to Geotechnical Report

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

DRAWING NO. TITLE

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET & DRAWING LIST

GI002 CONSTRUCTION & PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTES AND

INFORMATION

GI003 DEDUCT ALTERNATES

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA111.N ABATEMENT PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 1

HA111.S ABATEMENT PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 1

HA112.N ABATEMENT PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 2

HA112.S ABATEMENT PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 2

HA113.N DUCT ABATEMENT PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 1

HA113.S DUCT ABATEMENT PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 1

HA114.N DUCT ABATEMENT PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 2

HA114.S DUCT ABATEMENT PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 2

CIVIL

C-001 COVER SHEET

C-002 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL NARRATIVE

C-003 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL NOTES AND DETAILS

VS101 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

CD101 DEMOLITION, EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN

CS101 SITE LAYOUT, GRADING & DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY

PLAN

C-501 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

C-502 SITE DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

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S-001 ABBREVIATIONS & NOTES

S-002 NOTES

SD111 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

SD123 ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 1

SD123 ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2

SF111 FOUNDATION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - NORTH

SF121 ROOF PLAN - OVERALL

SF122 ROOF FRAMING PLAN - NORTH

SF123 ROOF PLAN - PHASE 1

SF124 ROOF PLAN - PHASE 2

SF125 ROOF PLAN - PHASE 1

SF126 ROOF PLAN - PHASE 2

SF127 ENCLOSURE PLAN - PHASE 1

SF128 ENCLOSURE PLAN - PHASE 2

S-201 BRACE FRAME ELEVATIONS

S-301 FOUNDATION DETAILS

S-501 FRAMING DETAILS

S-502 FRAMING DETAILS

S-601 COLUMN SCHEDULE

S-602 FOUNDATION SCHEDULES

S-701 TYPICAL CONCRETE DETAILS

S-710 TYPICAL STEEL DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

GI-100 GENERAL INFORMATION

AE-100 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GC-100 FLOOR PLAN - EXISTING & OVERALL PHASING PLANS

GC-101 ICRA PLAN - PHASE 1 NORTH

GC-102 ICRA PLAN - PHASE 1 SOUTH

GC-103 ICRA PLAN - PHASE 2 NORTH

GC-104 ICRA PLAN - PHASE 2 SOUTH

AD-101 REMOVALS PLAN - PHASE 1 NORTH

AD-102 REMOVALS PLAN - PHASE 1 SOUTH

AD-103 REMOVALS PLAN - PHASE 2 NORTH

AD-104 REMOVALS PLAN - PHASE 2 SOUTH

AD-105 REMOVALS PLAN - ROOF

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AS-101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 1 NORTH

AS-102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 1 SOUTH

AS-103 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 2 NORTH

AS-104 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 2 SOUTH

AS-105 ROOF PLAN - PHASE 1

AS-106 ROOF PLAN - PHASE 2

AS-200 ELEVATIONS - EXTERIOR

AS-201 PENTHOUSE - ELEVATIONS & SECTIONS

AS-300 SECTIONS - WALL

AS-301 SECTIONS - WALL

AS-401 ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS - PATIENT ROOM

AS-402 ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

AS-403 ENLARGED PLANS & SECTIONS - INTERIOR STAIR

AS-451 ELEVATIONS - INTERIOR - CASEWORK & LOCKERS

AS-452 ELEVATIONS - INTERIOR - CORRIDOR

AS-453 ELEVATIONS - INTERIOR - CORRIDOR

AS-454 ELEVATIONS - INTERIOR - CORRIDOR

AS-501 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE 1 NORTH

AS-502 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE 1 SOUTH

AS-503 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE 2 NORTH

AS-504 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE 2 SOUTH

AS-551 DETAILS - INTERIOR

AS-552 DETAILS - EXTERIOR

AS-600 SCHEDULE - DOORS, DOOR & WINDOW TYPES AND

DETAILS

AS-700 SCHEDULE - FINISHES & SIGNAGE

AS-701 FLOOR FINISH PLAN - PHASE 1 NORTH

AS-702 FLOOR FINISH PLAN - PHASE 1 SOUTH

AS-703 FLOOR FINISH PLAN - PHASE 2 NORTH

AS-704 FLOOR FINISH PLAN - PHASE 2 SOUTH

AS-801 FF&E PLAN - NORTH

AS-802 FF&E PLAN - SOUTH

FIRE PROTECTION

FX001 GENERAL NOTES, LEGEND & DETAILS

FX111.N PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1 NORTH

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FX111.S PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1 SOUTH

FX112.N PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2 NORTH

FX112.S PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2 SOUTH

FX121 ROOF - PHASE 1

FX122 ROOF - PHASE 2

PLUMBING

P-001 ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES & SYMBOLS

PD111.N DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1 NORTH

PD111.S DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1 SOUTH

PD112.N DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2 NORTH

PD112.S DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2 SOUTH

PD122 DEMOLITION PLAN - ROOF NORTH - PHASE 1

P-101.N BASEMENT PLAN - PHASE 1 NORTH

P-101.S BASEMENT PLAN - PHASE 1 SOUTH

P-102.N BASEMENT PLAN - PHASE 2 NORTH

P-102.S BASEMENT PLAN - PHASE 2 SOUTH

PL111.N PIPING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1 NORTH

PL111.S PIPING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1 SOUTH

PL112.N PIPING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2 NORTH

PL112.S PIPING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2 SOUTH

PG111.N MEDICAL GAS PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1 NORTH

PG111.S MEDICAL GAS PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1 SOUTH

PG112.N MEDICAL GAS PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2 NORTH

PG112.S MEDICAL GAS PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2 SOUTH

P-122 ROOF PLAN - PHASE 1

P-501 DETAILS

P-502 DETAILS

P-601 SANITARY WASTE RISER DIAGRAM

P-602 SANITARY WASTE RISER DIAGRAM

P-611 DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAM

P-612 DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAM

P-701 SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

M-001 ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES & SYMBOLS

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MD101 DEMOLITION PLAN - PIPE BASEMENT - PHASE 1

MD102 DEMOLITION PLAN - PIPE BASEMENT - PHASE 2

MD111.N DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 1

MD111.S DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 1

MD112.N DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 2

MD112.S DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 2

MD121 DEMOLITION PLAN - ROOF - PHASE 1

MD122.N DEMOLITION PLAN - ROOF NORTH - PHASE 2

MD122.S DEMOLITION PLAN - ROOF SOUTH - PHASE 2

MD401 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN - PENTHOUSE 'A' -

PHASE 1

MH111.N DUCTWORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 1

MH111.S DUCTWORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 1

MH112.N DUCTWORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 2

MH112.S DUCTWORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 2

MH121.N NEW WORK PLAN - ROOF NORTH - PHASE 1

MH121.S NEW WORK PLAN - ROOF SOUTH - PHASE 1

MH122 NEW WORK PLAN - ROOF - PHASE 2

MP101 PIPING PLAN - PIPE BASEMENT - PHASE 1

MP102 PIPING PLAN - PIPE BASEMENT - PHASE 2

MP111.N PIPING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 1

MP111.S PIPING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 1

MP112.N PIPING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 2

MP112.S PIPING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 2

M-301 PENTHOUSE SECTION

M-401 ENLARGED NEW WORK PLAN - PENTHOUSE 'A' - PHASE

M-501 DETAILS

M-502 DETAILS

M-503 DETAILS

M-504 DETAILS

M-505 DETAILS

M-601 CHILLED & CONDENSER WATER DIAGRAM

M-602 PENTHOUSE PIPING DIAGRAM

M-701 SCHEDULES

M-702 SCHEDULES

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M-703 SCHEDULES

M-801 CONTROLS ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS, & NOTES

M-802 CONTROLS 137C-AHU-1

M-803 CONTROLS 137C-AHU-2 & 137C-EF-13

M-804 CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS DIAGRAMS

M-805 CONTROLS CHILLED & CONDENSER WATER DIAGRAM

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS

E-002 NOTES

ED111.N DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 1

ED111.S DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 1

ED112.N DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 2

ED112.S DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 2

ED121 DEMOLITION PLAN - ROOF

ED402 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN - PENTHOUSE 'A'

EL111.N LIGHTING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 1

EL111.S LIGHTING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 1

EL112.N LIGHTING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 2

EL112.S LIGHTING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 2

EL122 LIGHTING PLAN - ROOF - PHASE 2

EP111.N POWER PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 1

EP111.S POWER PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 1

EP112.N POWER PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 2

EP112.S POWER PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 2

EP121 POWER PLAN - ROOF - PHASE 1

EP122 POWER PLAN - ROOF - PHASE 2

EP131 POWER PLAN - PENTHOUSE ROOF - PHASE 1

EP132 POWER PLAN - PENTHOUSE ROOF - PHASE 2

ET111.N SYSTEMS PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 1

ET111.S SYSTEMS PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 1

ET112.N SYSTEMS PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 2

ET112.S SYSTEMS PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 2

E-401 PARTIAL PLANS

E-402 ENLARGED NEW WORK PLAN - PENTHOUSE 'A'

E-501 DETAILS

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E-502 DETAILS

E-601 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E-701 SCHEDULES

E-702 PANEL SCHEDULES - REMOVED & REPLACED

E-703 PANEL SCHEDULES - REMOVED & REPLACED

E-704 PANEL SCHEDULES - EXISTING & REUSED

E-705 PANEL SCHEDULES - EXISTING & REUSED

E-706 PANEL SCHEDULES - NEW PANELS

FA111.N FIRE ALARM PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 1

FA111.S FIRE ALARM PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 1

FA112.N FIRE ALARM PLAN - 1ST FLOOR NORTH - PHASE 2

FA112.S FIRE ALARM PLAN - 1ST FLOOR SOUTH - PHASE 2

FA122 FIRE ALARM PLAN - ROOF - PHASE 2

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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 the renovation of the existing

SCI Ward, the construction of new addition, and the construction of a new rooftop Mechanical Penthouse with new Air Handling units at the

Hampton VAMC. The facilities included in this work are: Building 137C as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Miller-Remick LLC, 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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

A. For a description of the Base Bid and subsequent bid deducts for this project, please refer to the Bid Items List which is located in the

Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation.

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.

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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.

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

C. Key Control:

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

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

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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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.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

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

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials

01 00 00 - 4 furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

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

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

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

(FAR 52.236-10)

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 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 the COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

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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. Phasing:

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

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall 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 phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

COR and Contractor.

H. Buildings will be occupied during performance of work but immediate areas of alterations can be vacated after careful coordination with the

VA.

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, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

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2. Areas requiring any work in space below (all aspects to include

Electrical, Plumbing, Concrete work to roof deck below or penetrations below) must be coordinated with the phasing of the rest of the project.

3. Fire Alarm or Sprinkler removal/modifications that require outages must be kept to a minimum. Any outage lasting more than 8 hours requires a temporary system to be installed before disruption to the existing system.

I. 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.

J. 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 the COR.

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

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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 the 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.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

O. Coordination Drawings: The contractor is responsible for the submission of coordination drawings which overlay all the new and existing systems

(fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, etc.) on one drawing, or set of drawings, per VAAR 852.236-80 Subcontracts and

Work Coordination Alternate 1. Contractor shall submit a minimum of two

(2) coordination sets of drawings that show the work for each Phase of work. One set of coordination drawings should show all new work in

Phase 1 coordinated with the remaining existing work. The second set of coordination drawings should show all new work in Phase 2 coordinated with the recently installed new work in Phase 1. No work shall commence of the new systems until the Government has approved the coordination drawings.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR, 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 buildings.

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

01 00 00 - 9 and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

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

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

852.236-88).

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

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

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2. 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.

1.9 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 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.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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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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 quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

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 the

Civil Engineer.

(FAR 52.236-4)

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

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

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The

Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and benchmarks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

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(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

2. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

3. Lines of each building and/or addition.

4. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

5. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

D. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing

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E. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

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’s 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 apply to all shop drawings.

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of

01 00 00 - 15 acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating:

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

f. Names, addresses and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

i. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

k. Organizations, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

l. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

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6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary…