Att. 2 - Specifications - 4-23-2026.pdf

JULY 18TH 2025

EHRM

INFRASTRUCTURE

UPGRADES

PROJECT #: 590-22-700

HAMPTON VA MEDICAL CENTER

HAMPTON, VA

SPECIFICATIONS

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EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES PROJECT #: 590-22-700

HAMPTON VA MEDICAL CENTER – HAMPTON, VA

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1.1 CERTIFICATION

A. The technical material and data contained in these Contract Documents were prepared under the supervision and direc2on of the undersigned, whose seal, as a licensed professional to prac2ce as such, is affixed below.

James M. King

Registered Architect

Division 0-2 & 6-10

Larisa Ramich, S.E., Structural Engineering

Division 3-5

Michael Hubbard, P.E.

Mechanical Engineer

Division 21-23

Ryan Litzko, P.E.

Electrical Engineer

Division 25-28

Scott Schulte, P.E.

Civil Engineer

Division 31-32

Eddie C. Willis Jr.

RCDD

Division 27

07-18-2025

HAMPTON VA MEDICAL CENTER – HAMPTON, VA

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Kris K Good

RCDD

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HAMPTON VA MEDICAL CENTER – HAMPTON, VA PUB. DATE: 06-01-24

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 01

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLE DATE

DIVISION 00 – SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 07 Seals Page 00 01 10 Table of Contents 06-24 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 01-24 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 05-24 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 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 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 01-21 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 01-21 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 01-21

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

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SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLE DATE

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24 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 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 66 00 Static Dissipative Sealer for Concrete Substrates 01-21 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 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT (NOT USED)

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 01-23 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

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SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLE DATE

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 03-23 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 03-23 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23 23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 02-20 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 03-24 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 03-23 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-24 23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-24 23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-23

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 11-22 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-22 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-22 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 11-22 26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 11-22 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 11-22

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 26i Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33i Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 05 36i Cable Trays for Communications Systems 12-21 27 05 53i Identification for Communications Systems 12-22

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27 10 00i Structured Cabling 06-15 27 11 16i Communications Cabinets, Racks, Frames, and Enclosures 12-22 27 11 19i Communications Termination Blocks and Patch Panels 12-22 27 11 26i Communications Rack Mounted Power Protection 12-22 27 13 13i Communications Copper Backbone Cabling 12-22 27 13 23i Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling 12-22 27 15 13i Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling 12-23 27 15 13.13 Communications Optical Fiber Splicing and Terminations 12-23 27 16 19i Communications Patch Cords, Station Cords, and Cross Connect Wire 12-22 27 78 00 Closeout Submittals for Communications 12-23

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 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 13 53 Security Access Detection 09-11 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

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15 32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

HAMPTON VA MEDICAL CENTER – HAMPTON, VA PUB DATE: 05-01-20

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 00 01 15 - 01

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

A. Please refer to the drawing index in the contract drawings.

HAMPTON VA MEDICAL CENTER – HAMPTON, VA PUB. DATE: 11-01-2021

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 00 00 - 01

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Refer to sec*on 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infec*on control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building opera*ons, including demoli*on and removal of exis*ng structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work to upgrade and improve the Electronic Health Records Moderniza*on (EHRM) Infrastructure of the Hampton VA

Medical Center (HVAMC) campus in Hampton, Virginia, as part of the ongoing na*onal VA EHRM ini*a*ve.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contrac*ng Officer.

C. Offices of Spees Design Build, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construc*on. 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 affirma*ons by

Contrac*ng Officer or his duly authorized representa*ve.

D. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be iden*fied by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES: Work includes all general, safety, and management requirements depicted in the contract documents.

B. ITEM II, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construc*on, altera*ons, and selec*ve demoli*on depicted in the contract documents.

C. ITEM III, ELECTRICAL WORK: Work includes all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform the required electrical construc*on work on this project as depicted in the contract documents.

D. ITEM IV, MECHANICAL WORK: Work includes all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform the required mechanical construc*on work on this project as depicted in the contract documents.

E. ITEM V, TELECOMMUNICATIONS WORK: Work includes all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform the required telecommunica*ons work on this project as depicted in the contract documents.

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F. ITEM VI, STRUCTURAL WORK: Work includes all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform the required structural construc*on work on this project depicted in the contract documents.

G. ITEM VII, SITE AND CIVIL WORK: Work includes all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform the required site and civil construc*on work on this project depicted in the contract documents.

H. ITEM VIII, ENVIRONMENTAL WORK: Work includes all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform the environmental work on this project depicted in the contract documents.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicita*on is posted. Addi*onal copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. Physical security of the construc*on site and installa*ons will meet requirements depicted in the next paragraph, “Security Procedures,” The VA Design Manual “Physical Security Design

Manual for VA Life-Safety Protected Facili*es,” and any other applicable VA documenta*on.

2. The Contractor is responsible for determining the security plan that will define both physical and administra*ve security procedures. Once approved by the VA COR, these procedures will remain effec*ve for the en*re dura*on of the project.

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge.

They may also be subject to inspec*on of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before star*ng work the General Contractor shall give one week’s no*ce to the Contrac*ng

Officer so that security escort and/or arrangements can be provided for the employees. This no*ce is separate from any no*ces required for u*lity shutdown described later in this sec*on.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without wriMen permission of the Contrac*ng

Officer. Pa*ents and staff are not to be photographed at any *me.

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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 na*onal emergency. The General

Contractor may return to the site only with the wriMen approval of the Contrac*ng Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combina*ons to the

Contrac*ng officers representa*ve (COR) for the purpose of security inspec*ons of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency ac*on.

2. The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores (Small Format Mor*se Locks with interchangeable cores) at comple*on of the work. See Sec*on 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before star*ng any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confiden*ality of “sensi*ve informa*on”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project informa*on. This informa*on 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 Sensi*ve” or “Sensi*ve Unclassified”. Secure such informa*on in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the informa*on to the Contrac*ng Officer upon request.

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmiMed from the project site without the wriMen approval of Contrac*ng Officer.

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskeMes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

6. No*fy Contrac*ng Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensi*ve informa*on”.

7. All electronic informa*on shall be stored in specified loca*on following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management SoPware (EDMS).

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

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“Sensi*ve informa*on” including drawings and other documents may be aMached to e-mail provided all VA encryp*on procedures are followed.

E. Motor Vehicle Restric*ons

1. Vehicle authoriza*on request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submiMed 24 hours before the date and *me of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The Contractor shall confine all opera*ons (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contrac*ng 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. Limited amounts of well-organized and unobtrusive materials and tools may be kept in the construc*on area during construc*on. The VA Medical Center COR may request that items are relocated at any point. Contractor designated material storage areas are to meet all jobsite safety standards and material storage areas are to be returned to their original appearance and func*on upon comple*on of work in each work area.

C. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and u*li*es may be erected by the

Contractor only with the approval of the Contrac*ng Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and u*li*es shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon comple*on of the work. With the wriMen consent of the

Contrac*ng Officer, the buildings and u*li*es may be abandoned and need not be removed.

D. The Contractor shall, under regula*ons prescribed by the Contrac*ng Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contrac*ng Officer. When materials are transported in prosecu*ng 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 regula*on. 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.

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

F. Workers are subject to rules of the VA Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

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G. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as liMle as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construc*on materials, debris, standing construc*on equipment and vehicles at all *mes.

H. Execute work so as to interfere as liMle as possible with normal func*oning of the VA Medical

Center as a whole, including opera*ons of u*lity services, fire protec*on systems and any exis*ng equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibra*ons and noises through the building structure, are not permiMed in buildings that are occupied, during construc*on, jointly by pa*ents or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permiMed by COR where required by limited working space.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construc*on working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quan**es sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to the VA Medical Center areas required to remain in opera*on.

3. Where access by VA Medical Center personnel to vacated por*ons of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permiMed subject to fire and safety requirements.

I. U*li*es Services: Where necessary to cut exis*ng pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of u*lity services, or of fire protec*on systems or communica*ons systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indica*on, where directed by COR. All such ac*ons shall be coordinated with the COR or U*lity Company involved:

1. Whenever it is required that a connec*on fee be paid to a public u*lity provider for new permanent service to the construc*on 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.

J. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center main hospital must maintain its opera*on 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Therefore, any interrup*on in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in opera*on occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the

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equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the dura*on of the work with milestone subtasks.

a. Normal working hours for this contract will be from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (local *me), Monday through Friday, except for weekends and established Federal Holidays.

b. Any work requiring a shutoff is to be completed aPer hours (nights and/or weekends).

c. Performing on-site work outside of normal working hours will require approval from the

Contrac*ng Officer (CO) and the COR. Requests shall be submiMed via email at least 72 hours prior to the requested date and at no addi*onal cost to the Government.

Approvals are subject to the availability of on-site staff.

2. To ensure such execu*ons, 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 por*on thereof. In addi*on, Contractor shall no*fy the COR 21 calendar days in advance of the proposed date of star*ng work in ICRA Class I and II work areas, and 28 calendar days in advance of the proposed date of star*ng work in ICRA Class III and IV areas, as well as infrastructure buildings (i.e. Boiler Plant, Chiller Plant, etc.). Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the

VA Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor.

3. A/E recommended phasing plans, put together with input from the VA COR and Infec*on

Controls personnel, takes into considera*on the VA Medical Center complexity and broad scope of buildings impacted by TR/TE renova*ons and re-cabling efforts. Phasing of TR/TE renova*ons and individual room Cat 6A re-cabling will be heavily influenced by the ICRA precau*ons required by the VA, informed by the associated pa*ent risk levels. Cri*cal pa*ent care areas should be considered dis*nct from non-pa*ent care areas (engineering, admin space, etc.), and the Contractor shall regularly consult with the VA on pa*ent care area phasing plans before commencing construc*on work and upon comple*on.

4. The following tables outline the healthcare and non-healthcare spaces within the scope of this project, and the recommended phasing constraints:

NON-HEALTHCARE BUILDINGS

Loca%on ICRA Class Construc%on Hours –

TR/TEs

Construc%on Hours – Cat 6a Re-cabling

Building 7 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

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Building 8 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 9 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 10 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 11 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 15 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 17 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 18 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 27 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 31 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 33 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 36 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 37 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 43 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 44 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 48 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 66 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 83 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 110D See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 116 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 135 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 146 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 148S See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 148T See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

Building 168 See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

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Building 173-

173A

See Arch DWGs Normal business hours Nights / Weekends

HEALTHCARE BUILDINGS

Loca%on

ICRA

Class Construc%on Hours – TR/TEs Construc%on Hours – Cat 6a Re-cabling

Building 13

Building 14

Building 110

Building 110A

Building 110B

Building 110C

Building 113

Building 114

Building 137

Building 138

Building 138A

Building 144

Building 148A, B, C, D

II

*Normal business hours, pending VA approval of

Contractor work plan submiMed at least 21 calendar days in advance of start of work.

*Contractor shall present work plan to the VA COR 21 calendar days in advance of work for VA pre-approval, showing max rooms that may be re-cabled in a phasing area during 1 full work shiP.

III

*Normal business hours, pending VA approval of

Contractor work plan submiMed at least 28 calendar days in advance of start of work.

*Contractor shall present work plan at least 28 calendar days in advance of work for VA pre-approval; (3) rooms maximum may be worked on at one

*me to allow for equipment movement and coordina*on with VA staff and services. Any varia*ons in room maximum will be on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the VA

COR in advance of construc*on ac*vi*es.

IV

*Normal business hours, pending VA approval of

Contractor work plan submiMed at least 28 calendar days in advance of start of work.

*Contractor shall present work plan at least 28 calendar days in advance of work for VA pre-approval; (1) room maximum may be worked on at one

*me to allow for equipment movement and coordina*on with VA staff and services. Any varia*ons in room maximum will be on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the VA

COR in advance of construc*on ac*vi*es.

5. Contractor shall provide work phasing plans to the VA COR for final wriMen approval.

Contractor shall consider the following constraints in developing phasing plans:

a. Contractor shall no commence any planned phase of work without wriMen authoriza*on from the COR and an approved outage schedule. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to

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review any appropriate VA phasing forms with the COR during the Pre-Construc*on

Mee*ng. All subsequent planned outages will need to be documented and approved by the COR prior to the regulated outages.

b. The Government may halt work in pa*ent care areas at no cost to the Government if work impedes pa*ent care.

c. The Contractor will coordinate with the COR for movement of furniture from new TR/TE spaces prior to work star*ng.

d. Any TR/TE work that causes excessive noise and/or vibra*ons shall be coordinated with the COR and shall only occur during nights and/or weekends as approved by the COR.

e. Contractor is responsible for ensuring con*nuous network connec*vity for pa*ent care spaces. Outages shall not exceed 1 work shiP. Cable pulling shall only occur during non-working, non-peak hours, and scheduled weekends as approved by the COR, or as noted otherwise in the above tables.

f. Contractor is responsible for providing a work plan to the VA for approval regarding separa*on of exis*ng cables and new, and all an*cipated demo work.

g. Contractor to ensure that all work in the current phase is completed and approved by the COR prior to proceeding to another phase of work.

6. Taking the above into considera*on, the A/E recommends the following phased sequence of construc*on ac*vi*es. While it is ul%mately up to the General Contractor to determine the construc%on schedule, the below offers a suggested sequence of construc%on ac%vi%es:

PROPOSED PHASING SEQUENCE

This sec�on is a general overview of the sequence of construc�on ac�vi�es pertaining to the new ductbank & fiber distribu�on, and TR construc�on and renova�on ac�vi�es. For specific details pertaining to the individual project components, please see the indicated references directly below the general overview:

Phase 1 Overview – Campus Infrastructure

*Same-numbered items can be worked on concurrently*

1a. Civil ductbanks system installed.

1b. Build new TRs/TEs at new loca*ons and/or expand exis*ng TRs as required.

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2a. Pull new A/B fiber backbone cables through ductbanks and buildings to exis*ng, expanded, or new TRs.

2b. Install any *es from old TRs to new TRs. *Please see REFERENCE #2 below.

2c. The Data Center construc*on is a separate project; connec*ons to be made in exis*ng MCR.

2d. Unbolt exis*ng racks and shiP loca*ons for installa*on of new racks bonded to separate signal reference ground (not building steel or conduit) in exis*ng/expanded TRs. *Please see

REFERENCE #3 below.

2e. Install new racks, cable managers, and pathways in new, expanded, or renovated TRs.

2f. In Building TRs, terminate new fiber in new fiber housings in new racks.

3. Test new fiber and get approval (commissioning) from VA COR.

Phase 2 Overview – WAO Replacement and TR Cutovers

4. Run new fiber backbones exis*ng Data Center; coil 30’, cap, and store. VA to cutover to new Data

Center at a future date.

5a. Fiber run to new TRs through B-side:

• Exis*ng / Expanded TRs – pull cable, coil 15’, and store in ceiling above.

• New TR/TEs – pull cable, coil 15’, and store in ceiling above.

5b. Submit cutover plan for VA approval and schedule the installa*on of new Cat 6A cables on a room-by-room basis from new TR racks to ceiling above exis*ng device Work Area Outlets

(WAOs). *Please see REFERENCES #4, #5, #6, and #7 below.

• Iden*fy any buildings requiring aPer-hours work for VA support (see above tables).

• See phasing drawing sheets and above phasing parameters for specific building and phasing area work requirements.

• End users, service lines, COR, and OIT are no*fied and ready.

• See REFERENCE #4 for detailed ac*on plan for Work Area Outlet cutover recommenda*ons.

6. Run new fiber backbones to exis*ng MCR, coil 30’, cap, and store; new Data Center construc*on

TBD.

7. Exis*ng old racks, patch panels, switches, fiber backbones, and data sta*on cabling to remain;

ac*va*on of new fiber con*ngent upon comple*on of the separate Data Center construc*on project.

REFERENCE #2 – NEW TRs CONSTRUCTION

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1. Task 1

a. Prepare new TR space

i. Construct ICRA / phasing barriers

ii. Demo floors, walls / doors / windows, ceilings, as appropriate.

b. Build new TR space

i. Construct new walls and doors; prepare floor (an*-sta*c VCT or coa*ng)

2. Task 2

a. Install new A-side and B-side panelboards, as appropriate.

b. Install new ligh*ng and receptacles.

c. Install physical security equipment.

3. Task 3

a. Install new cooling (DX / VRV) unit, as appropriate.

4. Task 4

a. Install new server rack(s), cable management (tray, ladder, etc.)

i. *If drawings indicate, contractor to install a backbone cable from old TR to new

TR.

5. Task 5

a. Pull cable to TR, coil 15’, cap, and store.

REFERENCE #3 – REMODELED EXISTING TR CUTOVER

1. Task 1

a. Prepare renova*on of exis*ng TR space.

i. Ensure coordina*on with VA for temporarily disabling exis*ng alarm(s).

ii. Construct ICRA / phasing barriers.

iii. *MEP/IT & VA

1. Coordinate with VA prior to exis*ng equipment movement.

2. Unmount and protect exis*ng wall-mounted equipment to remain opera*onal during renova*on.

iv. Demo walls / doors, flooring (as necessary), and ceilings.

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b. Finalize layout of new TR space.

i. Construct all new walls & doors.

ii. Prepare and install new backboards and an*-sta*c flooring (VCT or coa*ng).

iii. *MEP/IT & VA

1. Re-mount exis*ng equipment to new backboards.

2. Task 2

a. Install new HVAC (DX / VRV) system

3. Task 3

a. Ensure that exis*ng equipment remains powered during A-side electrical infrastructure upgrade / replacement.

b. Install new A-side electrical infrastructure (panelboard).

c. Move exis*ng and new equipment to A-side power.

d. Install new B-side electrical infrastructure (panelboard).

e. Install new receptacles and ligh*ng.

4. Task 4

a. Prior to poten*al exis*ng rack movement, ensure equipment can remain fully opera*onal during temporary posi*oning.

b. Unbolt exis*ng rack(s) to accommodate shiP within rooms, as necessary.

c. Place the new (4)-post rack(s) in the TR space.

d. Install new cable management system reflec*ng final loca*on of new (4)-post rack installa*on.

5. Task 5

a. Install new UPS units in new (4)-post rack(s).

b. Finalize bonding / grounding to new (4)-post rack(s).

6. Task 6

a. Pull fiber to TR, coil 15’, cap, and store.

*Contractor to no%fy VA to commence equipment migra%on from exis%ng racks to new racks. VA requires 90-days minimum for equipment migra%ons. Contractor responsible for schedule coordina%on of this ac%vity with the site.

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REFERENCE #4 – WORK AREA OUTLET (WAO) CUTOVER STEPS

*The A/E understands that this step is con�ngent on the comple�on of the new Data Center. These steps are provided for WAO cutovers once the new Data Center is opera�onal.

1. Pathways from hallway to room are iden*fied for re-use or installed if new are needed.

2. WAOs are installed (if new), located, and accessible (if exis*ng). Furniture moved, if needed.

3. VA clears room, if needed (pa*ents moved to swing space).

4. VA OIT disconnects equipment from old WAO.

5. Contractor removes old UTP cable from WAO (if re-using exis*ng boxes / conduit). Contractor to remove cable completely from room into corridor and store it in ceiling space for final removal.

6. Contractor install new Cat 6a UTP cable, terminate, and test.

7. Contractor labels UTP, patch panel, and WAO.

8. VA OIT connects patch cables from patch panel to new edge switch.

9. VA OIT validates proper connec*vity, PoE, and VLAN assignment at WAO.

10. Room is cleaned, if needed.

11. VA OIT connects equipment to WAO.

12. Room is re-occupied by staff / pa*ent(s).

13. Devices in old TR are patched over to the new TR if on OIT network.

14. Edge switches from old TR are moved to next TR for next TR cutover by VA OIT, if empty.

15. Contractor demos old TR, UTP, wall-mounted 110 blocks, patch panels, and rack (if empty), etc.

REFERENCE #5 – ACCESS CONTROLS

1. New and renovated TR/TEs:

a. Install 2-door controller in each TR.

b. Install Cat 6a cable from patch panel to new access control panel and terminate with RJ-

45 male end. Test and label cable.

c. Plug Cat 6a cable into access control panel and test network connec*on is ac*ve.

i. If panel is not a PoE, then provide baMery back-up.

d. Refer to drawings for equipment installa*on requirements (card reader w/pin pad, door closer, room mo*on sensor, RIR REX).

REFERENCE #6 – CAMERAS & CCTVs

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1. New & exis*ng cameras (interior / exterior) to be re-cabled with new Cat 6a cabling.

a. Contractor to install new Cat 6a cable from camera (new or exis*ng loca*on) to new TR, terminate on patch panel, and place a male RJ-45 on end of Cat 6a cable at the camera loca*on. Test Cat 6a cable, coil spare cable at camera end for exis*ng camera loca*ons.

New cameras can be plugged into the new Cat 6a cables.

b. At cutover, Contractor to coordinate with VA OIT and campus police to relocate ac*ve electronics suppor*ng CCTV and plug-in new Cat 6a cable to exis*ng cameras.

c. Label devices and pathways.

d. Test all devices and provide test results to owner.

e. Document all work, devices, equipment loca*ons, pathways, j-boxes, and provide as-built documenta*on to owner in format of their choosing.

REFERENCE #7 – FIRE PROTECTION / ALARM

1. New MCR will require a connec%on from the exis%ng head end equipment to the new MCR panel. Exis%ng MCR (renova%on) will %e into closest exis%ng fire alarm panel with capacity.

a. Install new fire alarm panel in new / remodeled MCR.

b. Connect backbone cable to nearest exis*ng alarm panel (remodeled MCR), or exis*ng head end equipment (new MCR).

c. Install devices (smoke detectors, heat risers, etc.) and connect to the new fire alarm panel.

d. Label devices and pathways.

e. Test all devices and provide test results to owner.

f. Document all work, devices, panel loca*ons, pathways, j-boxes, and provide as-built documenta*on to owner in format of their choosing.

K. All buildings will be occupied during the performance of work, but immediate areas of altera*ons will be vacated.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protec*ng exis*ng equipment and property in affected areas of construc*on against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers opera*ons will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and pa*ents through other construc*on areas which serve as routes of access to such affected

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areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construc*on area by temporary par**ons and have walking surfaces, ligh*ng etc. to facilitate pa*ent and staff access. Coordinate altera*on work in areas occupied by

Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center opera*ons will con*nue during the construc*on period.

2. Immediate areas of altera*ons not men*oned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while altera*ons are performed.

L. Construc*on Fence: Before construc*on opera*ons begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construc*on fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construc*on 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 boMom rails with *e wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). BoMom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

M. When a building and/or construc*on site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept en*re responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in opera*ng condi*on exis*ng fire protec*on and alarm equipment. In connec*on with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspec*on 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. U*li*es Services: Maintain exis*ng u*lity services for Medical Center at all *mes. Provide temporary facili*es, labor, materials, equipment, connec*ons, and u*li*es to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut exis*ng water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of u*lity services or of fire protec*on systems and communica*ons systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indica*on, where directed by COR.

1. No u*lity service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protec*on systems and communica*ons 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

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equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and wriMen approval. Refer to specifica*on Sec*ons 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 addi*onal requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in wri*ng, 7 days in advance of proposed interrup*on. Request shall state reason, date, exact *me of, and approximate dura*on of such interrup*on.

3. Contractor will be advised (in wri*ng) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or

*me such interrup*on will cause least inconvenience to opera*ons of the VA Medical

Center. Interrup*on *me approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interrup*ons of any system must be requested, in wri*ng, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired *me and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

5. In case of a contract construc*on emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR.

Such approval will be confirmed in wri*ng as soon as prac*cal.

6. Whenever it is required that a connec*on fee be paid to a public u*lity provider for new permanent service to the construc*on 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.

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 en*rely 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 par**ons; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

P. To minimize interference of construc*on ac*vi*es 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 construc*on materials, debris and standing construc*on equipment and vehicles.

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Wherever excava*on for new u*lity lines cross exis*ng roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all *mes with approval.

2. Method and scheduling of required cuWng, altering and removal of exis*ng roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the COR.

Q. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construc*on opera*ons as directed by COR.

This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Ar*cle, 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 representa*ve of VA Supply Service, of buildings in which altera*ons occur and areas which are an*cipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contrac*ng

Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Exis*ng condi*on and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of buildings.

2. Existence and condi*ons of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, vene*an blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and exis*ng condi*ons at site.

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where altera*ons 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 condi*on that their use is impossible or imprac*cal, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifica*ons 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 en*tled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and

"CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected par*al or final inspec*on date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on condi*ons then exis*ng, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with condi*ons of same as noted in first condi*on survey report:

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1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protec*on measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in execu*ng work of this contract.

D. Protec*on: Provide the following protec*ve measures:

1. Wherever exis*ng roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltra*on. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Temporary protec*on against damage for por*ons of exis*ng structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protec*on of interior of exis*ng structures at all *mes, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to star*ng work, and this protec*on shall be maintained intact un*l all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demoli*on 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 iden*fied by aMached tags as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present loca*ons in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installa*on 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 the VA 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 altera*on period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifica*ons to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with

Contractor's opera*on.

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 vegeta*on (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which

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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 vegeta*on that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless opera*on 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 Contrac*ng Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all exis*ng improvements and u*li*es at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the loca*ons of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facili*es, including those that are the property of a third party, resul*ng 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 Contrac*ng Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C. Refer to Sec*on 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for addi*onal requirements on protec*ng vegeta*on, soils and the environment. Refer to Ar*cles, "Altera*ons", "Restora*on", and "Opera*ons and Storage Areas" for addi*onal instruc*ons concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibili*es," which is included in General

Condi*ons. A Na*onal Pollutant Discharge Elimina*on 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 applica*on available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all informa*on and cer*fica*ons that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be sa*sfied by comple*ng construc*on as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of opera*ons and opera*ons planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management prac*ces. The affected ac*vi*es oPen include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designa*ng areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

2. Providing waste receptacles at convenient loca*ons and provide regular collec*on of wastes;

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

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4. Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fer*lizers, and other poten*ally toxic materials; and

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facili*es.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair exis*ng 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.

Exis*ng work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defec*ve 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 exis*ng construc*on, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon comple*on of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Exis*ng work (walls, ceilings, par**ons, 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 leP in as good condi*on 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 exis*ng piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of u*lity services or of fire protec*on systems and communica*ons systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discon*nuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such u*li*es and systems not shown on drawings or loca*ons of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract *me and price in accordance with clause en*tled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 LAYOUT OF WORK

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