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VA Medical Center San Diego

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SPECIFICATIONS

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VOL 1 OF 2

VA Project No 664-16-836

WATER LEAK DAMAGE REMEDIATION

WEST WING

2ND FLOOR DESIGN

June 29, 2018 July 19, 2018 jbc Typewritten Text dlz Text Box Revised August 22, 2018

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HEALTHCARE SYSTEM VA PROJECT 664-16-836

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DOCUMENT 000101 - PROJECT TITLE PAGE

1.1 PROJECT MANUAL

A. VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM – 2ND Floor Remodel West Wing Main Building

B. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Construction and Real Estate Management

C. San Diego, CA

D. Owner Project No. VA 664-16-836

E. Architect Project No. CJ 5827

F. NPD Associates, Inc.

G. 4849 Ronson Court, Suite 200

H. San Diego, CA 92111

I. Phone: 858 344-8900

J. Website: npdainc.com

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DOCUMENT 000107 - SEALS PAGE

1.1 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

A. Architect:

1. NPD Associates, Inc.

2. License – Jim Reed, Architect, California C21579

3. Responsible for Spec Sections as noted on Table of Contents (TOC).

B. Structural Engineer:

1. KPFF

2. License - Farid Mohseni, Structural Engineer, Calif ornia S4775

3. Responsible for Spec Sections as noted on Table of Contents (TOC).

C. Fire-Protection Engineer:

1. Jenson Hughes Fire Protection

2. License – Qui Dong, PE, Fire Protection Engineer, C alifornia FP 1573

D. Plumbing Engineer:

1. Dufoe Consulting Engineers

2. License - Jeffrey A. Dufoe, Mechanical Engineer, Ca lifornia M32824

E. Mechanical Engineer:

1. Dufoe Consulting Engineers

2. License - Jeffrey A. Dufoe, Mechanical Engineer, Ca lifornia M32824

3. Responsible for Spec Sections as noted on Table of Contents (TOC).

F. Electrical Engineer:

1. OMB Electrical Engineers

2. License – Roy L. Lopez, PE, Electrical Engineer, Ca lifornia 13442

G. Interior Design:

1. D space, Irvine CA

2. License – interior designer license not applicable in California.

H. Hazardous Materials:

1. Healthy Buildings

2. License - Danielle L. Neumann, Certified Asbestos C onsultant CAC 10-4670

I. Medical Equipment:

1. Roloff International

2. License – medical equipment planner – no license is applicable.

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS AUTHOR VA SPEC

DATE

ISSUE

DATE

COVER VOLUME 1 – DIVISIONS 00 THRU 14

DIVISION 00 – SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 01 Project Title Page CJ 10-17 07-19-18 00 01 07 Seals Page CJ 10-17 04-09-18 00 01 10 Table of Contents CJ 10-17 08-22-18 00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Materials Info CJ 04-0 9-18

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements VA/NPD 10-17 08-22-1 8 01 10 00 Summary CJ 06-08-18 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects –

Design/Bid/Build

VA/NPD 04-13 04-09-18

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

VA/NPD 05-17 08-22-18

01 35 26 Safety Requirements VA/NPD 02-17 04-09-18 01 42 19 Reference Standards VA/NPD 05-16 04-09-18 01 45 00 Quality Control VA/NPD 01-18 07-19-18 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services VA/NPD 07-19- 18 01 45 35 Special Inspection KPFF 07-19-18 01 45 35.1 Structural Testing, Inspection and

Quality Requirements

VA/NPD 07-19-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls VA/NPD 0 1-11 04-09-18 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage VA/NPD 07-15 04 -09-18 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management VA/NPD 09-13 04-09-18 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements VA/N PD 10-17 04-09-18 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements VA 10-1 5 07-19-18

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition CJ 08-17 04-09-18 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement VA 09-15 07 -19-18 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement VA 09-15 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic

Abatement

VA 09-15 04-09-18

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal V A 08-16 07-19-18

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DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE – Not Used

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – Not Used

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications CJ 04-18 04-09-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND

COMPOSITES

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry CJ 08-16 04-09-18

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE

PROTECTION

07 21 13 Acoustical Insulation CJ 10-17 05-24-18 07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim CJ 07-14 04- 09-18 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing CJ 10-17 04-09-18 07 84 00 Firestopping CJ 02-16 04-09-18 07 92 00 Joint Sealants CJ 10-17 05-24-18

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames CJ 08-16 05- 24-18 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors CJ 02-16 05-24-18 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames CJ 02-16 05-24-18 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and

Storefronts

CJ 08-16 04-09-18

08 71 00 Door Hardware CJ 01-16 07-19-18 08 80 00 Glazing CJ 10-15 05-24-18 08 87 00 Glazing Films CJ 04-09-18

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor

Finishes

CJ 02-15 04-09-18

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing CJ 05-16 05-2 4-18 09 22 26.33 Metal Suspension Systems CJ/DS 05-24-1 8 09 29 00 Gypsum Board CJ/DS 11-14 05-24-18 09 30 13 Ceramic Tiling CJ/DS 09-15 05-24-18 09 30 50 Tile Accessories CJ/DS 05-24-18 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings CJ/DS 12-16 05-24-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories CJ/DS 02-16 05-24-18 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring CJ/DS 02-16 05-24 -18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring CJ/DS 12-15 05-24- 18 09 67 23.30 Epoxy Terrazzo Flooring (RES-3) CJ/DS 0 7-14 05-24-18 09 68 00 Carpeting CJ/DS 10-15 05-24-18 09 84 33 Sound-Absorbing Wall Units CJ/DS 10-15 05- 24-18

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09 91 00 Painting CJ/DS 01-16 05-24-18

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage CJ 10-15 08-22-18

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection CJ/DS 10-15 05-24 -18 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories CJ/D S 02-16 04-09-18 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets CJ/DS 08-14 04- 09-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – See Medical

Equipment Binder

11 93 13 Exterior Living Wall Vertical Planter

System

CJ/NPD 04-09-18

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades CJ/DS 08-17 05-24-18 12 36 00 Countertops CJ/DS 12-15 04-09-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for

Non-Structural Components

CJ/KPFF 01-14 04-09-18

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT –

Not Used

VOLUME 2 – DIVISIONS 21 THRU 32 &

APPENDIX

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION 04-09-18

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems DUF 06-15 04-09 -18

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing DUF 07-16 04-09-18 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping DUF 0 9-15 04-09-18 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing

Piping

DUF 09-15 04-09-18

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation DUF 09-15 04-09-18 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems DUF 11-1 6 04-09-18 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution DUF 09-15 04-0 9-18 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping DUF 09-1 5 04-09-18 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures DUF 09-15 04-09-18

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING,

AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC DUF 08-17 08- 22-18

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

DUF 08-17 04-09-18

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

DUF 02-15 04-09-18

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for

HVAC

DUF 02-15 04-09-18

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation DUF 02-15 04-09-18 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems DUF 11-16 04 -09-18 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for

HVAC

DUF 09-11 04-09-18

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping DUF 08-17 04-09-18 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping DUF 02-15 04-09-18 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings DUF 03-13 04-09-18 23 34 00 HVAC Fans DUF 02-15 04-09-18 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units DUF 02-15 04-09-18 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets DUF 02-15 04-09-18 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices DUF 02-12 04-09- 18 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling

Units

DUF 04-11 04-09-18

23 82 16 Air Coils DUF 04-11 04-09-18

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION –

Not Used

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical

Installations

OMB 01-16 04-09-18

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

OMB 01-17 04-09-18

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

OMB 01-17 04-09-18

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

OMB 01-18 04-09-18

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study

OMB 01-18 04-09-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems OMB 11 -16 04-09-18 26 09 23 Lighting Controls OMB 01-18 04-09-18 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers OMB 01-18 04-09-1 8 26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear OMB 01-17 04-09-18 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards OMB 01-18 04-09- 18 26 24 16 Panelboards OMB 01-18 04-09-18 26 24 19 Motor Control Centers OMB 01-18 04-09-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices OMB 01-18 04-09-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers OMB 01-18 04-09-18 26 29 21 Disconnect Switches and Circuit

Breakers

OMB 04-09-18

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices OMB 01-17 04-09-1 8

26 51 00 LED Lighting + Controls OMB 02-15 07-19-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

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27 00 00 VA OIT Standards and Criteria VA 06-18 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications

Systems

OMB 06-15 04-09-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm OMB 10-11 08-22-1 8

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – Not Used

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 19 Decorative Metal Fences and Gates CJ 05-2 4-18

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – Not Used

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – Not

Used

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power

Generation- Not Used

APPENDIX

Appendix A Summary of Findings

Report of existing interior environment following flood incident

HB 10/31/17

Appendix B Signage Scan VA

Appendix C Forms VA Compliance of Frequently-Cited OSHA

Standards 2014

Construction & Demolition Standard Data Entry

Construction And Demo Table Ladder Safety OSHA OSHA Silica Fact Sheet OSHA Silica Table San Diego County BMP's SD Ordinance Recycling Packet SD County Quarterly Report form

(GEMS)

Summary of OSHA Standards( ACM) Energized Electrical Work Permit Memo ESOP (Energized Work Permit Only) ESOP Electrical System Operational

Plan

Utility Outage Request Form Buildings 2-25 Fire Sprinkler Valves Building 1 Fire Sprinkler Valves

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Building 11 Fire Sprinkler Valves Building 27 Fire Sprinkler Valves Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Work Request

(April 2018 update)

Fire Alarm Safe Off Sheet Fire Watch Procedures and Checklist Activity Hazard Analysis Foster's Paint Green Tracker- Construction-Demo 2017 Know Where To Throw Containers 2017

VA EPA ID 20170217

Construction Door Notice Contaminated Room Warning Public Relations Wall Sign After Hours Request Blank March 18

2016 Draft

Confined Space Permit Contractor ID Badge Request Contractor Parking Permit Request Cutting & Welding Permit Hotworks Permit Payment Schedule of Values VA Form

6001a

Prime Contractor VA Form 08-3385A Project Finalization Checklist Sub Contractor VA Form 08-3385B Training Roster Form-Egress VA Parking Permit Application VASD Contractor Regulatory Submittals VASDHS Construction Use and

NonDisclosure Agreement V1 June 2017

VHA Directive 1028 D 07/25/2014 170718 VASD Methodology For Safety

Incidents

Contract Worker Safety Information Contractor Rules of Behavior Contractor Security Check Procedures ICRA and Initial Risk Assessment Job Safety Check Sheet - Interstitial Job Safety Check Sheet (Weekly)

171018

Job Safety Check Sheet Heavy Equipment

Life Safety Standard Operating Procedure 2018

No ISLM or ICRA Memo For Record Safety Inspection SOP VASD Construction Safety

Acknowledgement Letter

VSC Security Request Packet April

Contractor Regulatory Submittals

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RFI form - sample Submittal Cover Sheet - Sample Submittal Log

FOOTNOTES

* Asterisk denotes Spec Section from non-VA source

AUTHOR ABBREVIATIONS

VA US Department of Veterans Affairs NPD NPD Associates / Architect &

Engineers

CJ Carrier Johnson + Culture / Architects

DS SD Space Interior Designers KPFF KPFF Structural Architects

OMB OMB Electrical Engineers DUF Dufoe Consulting Mechanical Engineers

JH Jenson Hughes Fire Protection Engineers

RLF Roloff International – Medical Equipment

HB Healthy Buildings

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DOCUMENT 003126 - EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFOR MATION

1.1 EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

A. This Document with its referenced attachments is pa rt of the Procurement and Contracting Requirements for Projec t. They provide Owner's information for Bidders' convenience and ar e intended to supplement rather than serve in lieu of Bidders' ow n investigations.

They are made available for Bidders' convenience an d information, but are not a warranty of existing conditions. This Doc ument and its attachments are not part of the Contract Documents.

B. An existing internal environmental report following a past incidence of flooding of project area, prepared by Healthy Bu ildings, dated 10- 31-2017, is available for viewing as appended to th is Document – see Appendix A.

C. Please refer to drawings for estimated scope; as we ll as reference documents provided by the VA Medical Center.

D. Related Requirements:

1. Demolition specification sections.

2. Instructions to bidders.

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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 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for bui lding operations, including demolition and removal of existing struct ures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Water Leak Damage Remediation

West Wing, 2 nd Floor, VA Medical Center San Diego as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Project Manager for this project at VA Medical Cent er San Diego as identified in the Invitation for Bid Notice.

C. Offices of NPD Associates, Inc. 4849 Ronson Cour t Suite 200, San Diego

92111, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be conside red as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expres sing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmati ons by Contracting

Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subjec t to tests by testing laboratory retained by Contractor, the Contractor s hall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory per sonnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing o f specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not le ss than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontr actors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain perm ission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Base Bid: As deli neated on the drawings, specifications, and attached reports. Note: No Alte rnate Bid items are included.

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 admi nistrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entir e duration of the project.

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shal l give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security and escort arrangements can be provided for the employees. Th is notice is separate from any notices required for utility shut down described later in this section.

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

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the pr emises in the

01 00 00 -3 event of a national emergency. The General Contrac tor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Cont racting Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate k eys and lock combinations to the Contracting Officers Representa tive (COR)for the purpose of security inspections of every area of pr oject including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergen cy action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all perma nent 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 desc ribing the approach to following goals and maintaining confide ntiality of

“sensitive information”.

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

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photograp hs 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. Re turn 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 Co ntracting

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 Off icer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive in formation”.

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7. All electronic information shall be stored in sp ecified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engi neering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and track ed through the

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and o ther documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryptio n procedures are followed.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitt ed 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 (1) permit shall be issued f or General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designa ted areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

Government, its officers and agents, free and harml ess from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's perfor mance.

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

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

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

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

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C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescrib ed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temp orary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorize d by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecut ing the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading cap acity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by an y Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cr oss curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from d amage. The

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

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

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

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

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other th an 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 m ore than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vaca ted portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and saf ety requirements.

G. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut exi sting pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire

01 00 00 -6 protection systems or communications systems (excep t telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where sh own; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR:

1. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the c onstruction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricit y, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

H. Phasing:

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

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing (refer to Section 01 32 16.15 Pr oject Schedules), at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equip ment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be u sed during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work wi th milestone subtasks. The Contractor shall deliver this to the VA within 10 calendar days of award. The work to be outlined sha ll include, but not be limited to:

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnis h the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, b uilding or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the C OR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in ea ch specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such pha sing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mu tually agreeable to

Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide a ll material necessary for protecting existing equipment and pro perty in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so t hat equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers op erations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Depa rtment of

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Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through oth er construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affec ted areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress s hall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc to facilitate patient and st aff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Dep artment of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while al terations are performed.

I. When a building and/or construction site is turn ed over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility inclu ding upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for p re-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.

J. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility se rvices for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uni nterrupted 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 (incl uding telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places whe re shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, se wers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications syste ms may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electric al work shall be

01 00 00 -8 accomplished with all affected circuits or equipmen t de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, w ork on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s p rior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sectio ns 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON W ORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requi rements.

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

COR, in writing, 14 days in advance of proposed int erruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, an d approximate duration of such interruption. Submit request to CO R using Utilty

Shut Down Form.

3. Contractor will be advised within 7 days (in wri ting) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such in terruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center.

Interruption time approved by Medical Center may oc cur at other than

Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be reques ted, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time an d shall be performed as directed by the COR.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, se rvice 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 c onstruction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricit y, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

K. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires , cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or sup ports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely re moved, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or pa nel they originate

01 00 00 -9 from. The lines shall not be capped in finished are as, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or par titions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

L. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the sc heduling of traffic and the use of roadways.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contract or shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative o f VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur an d areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three, to the Contracting Officer. This report shal l list by rooms and spaces:

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbi ng fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, veneti an blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reu sed or relocated, or both.

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

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materia ls storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where al terations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and C OR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reus ed or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, o r in opinion of COR and/or Supply Representative, to be in such conditi on that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/o r replaced by

Contractor with new items in accordance with specif ications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract w ork is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified

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CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.24 3-4 and VAAR

852.236-88).

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

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caus ed by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protectio n measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair wo rk required of

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective mea sures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed th ey shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of le aks, 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, ma terials 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 protecti on shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is com pleted.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work remov ed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows: Also refer to Section 01 74 19 Constructio n Waste Management and include GEMS Waste Management Forms and Procedu res. Appendix C

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1. Reserved items which are to remain property of t he Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that re main property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from p resent locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would b e detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where d irected by COR.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings loca ted in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contr act shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spac es are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alter ation period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and s pecifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by th e Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contracto r's operation.

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

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all st ructures, equipment, on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be r emoved and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required u nder this contract.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all exi sting 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 dam age to those facilities, including those that are the property o f a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requireme nts of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performin g the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage pr omptly, the

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENT AL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, s oils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Res toration", and

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"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instr uctions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvement s.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Respo nsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutan t Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for t his project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the pe rmit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the ( appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and ce rtifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied b y completing construction as shown and specified. Some requireme nts involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations pl anning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best manage ment practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limi ted to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and r epair;

- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locatio ns and provide regular collection of wastes;

- Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and p rovide appropriate control of wash-waters;

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary faciliti es.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair ex isting work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, an d do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work witho ut approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and th at is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restor ing work, shall

01 00 00 -13 conform in type and quality to that of original exi sting construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work comple te 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, a nd refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commenc ing work.

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

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

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

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to be low 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 dr awings and in the specifications are the result of site investigation s by the NPD

Associates Design Team.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Government does not guarantee that other materia ls will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or cha racter of several materials will not vary from those indicated by exp lorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of bo rings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of m aterials and make

01 00 00 -14 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 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

B. All variations shall be shown in the same genera l detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built d rawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requ ested.

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 sho p drawings.

E. Contractor to provide as-built and shop drawings in AutoCAD14 format.

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads a nd roads on Medical

Center property.

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical e quipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will b e permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the followi ng provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be gi ven by Resident

Engineer & COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the Resident Engineer & COR will withdr aw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment s hall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. tran sformers, relays, 01 00 00 -15 circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controll ers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordina ted and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or d evices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Cod e, (2014

Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be corr ect and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The e lectrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuu m cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, an d aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for prehea t coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall fun ction to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elemen ts shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distributi on system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government. //

Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equ ipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintain ed by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or part s used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with iden tical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

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D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear du e to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contr actor’s expense.

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A*. Use of existing elevators for handling buildi ng materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the Resid ent Engineer & COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use elevators will be determined by the COR. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protectio n of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plat es.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and insi de surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevato r and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operat ion. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, the y shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the c ontractors expense.

4. If brake lining of elevators are excessively wor n or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced b y new brake lining at the contractors expense.

5. All parts of main controller, starter, relay pan el, selector, etc., worn or damaged during temporary use shall be remov ed and replaced with new parts at the contractors expense, if recom mended by elevator inspector after elevator is released by Co ntractor.

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6. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal w ear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contra ctor as approved by Contracting Officer.

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contract or's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suita ble sewer and water connections; or, when approved by Resident Engineer & COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such plac es clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances conn ected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

A*. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's wor kmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center.

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be resp onsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failur e to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Cont ractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably require d amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets a nd supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevail ing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully cons erve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Con tracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to meas ure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining cha rges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contr actor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the inf rastructure as required.

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C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the

Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to preven t injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open sa lamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Mainta in minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

1. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heat ing distribution system.

E. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furn ish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Medical Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisti ng devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heati ng devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish te mporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no co st to the

Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixture s and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakag e or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at Resident Engineer' s & COR discretion) of use of water from Medical Center's s ystem.

1.21 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall coordinate with the work of i nstallation of telephone equipment by others. This work shall be c ompleted before the building is turned over to VA.

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1.22 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contra ctor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete wit h component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns (refer to

Section 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements ). The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what w ill be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This docume nt will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The contrac tor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for app roval with the as built documentation. Submit within 15 calendar days of award.

B. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such s ystems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be cond ucted unless pre-tested.

C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Con tracting Officer.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equi pment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balan ced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire syst em which must be coordinated to work together during normal operatio n to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provide s comfort conditions for a building.