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VA Project #650-342 - HEMODIALYSIS ADDITION Conformed Construction Documents

VA Medical Center, Providence, RI November 9, 2018

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA MEDICAL CENTER

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

EXPAND BUILDING 1 TO REPLACE HEMODIALYSIS

VA PROJECT #650-342

SPECIFICATIONS

VA Medical Center, Providence, RI November 8, 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 1

DOCUMENT 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 10 Table Of Contents 00 01 15 List Of Drawings

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 23 00 Alternates 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, And Samples 01 35 13 Special Project Procedures 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 35 33 Infection Control Procedures 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 01 62 35 Recycled / Recovered Materials 01 73 29 Cutting And Patching 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02 82 13.13 Providence Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 02 82 13.19 Providence Asbestos Floor Tile And Linoleum/Backing Abatement 02 82 13.31 Providence Asbestos Transite And Fire Door Abatement 02 82 13.21 Providence Asbestos Roofing Abatement 02 83 33 Lead Based Paint Removal And Disposal 02 83 99 Existing Hazardous Material Information Hazardous Materials Report Asbestos Roof Sampling Report

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete 03 54 16 Hydraulic Cement Underlayment

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 20 00 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel 05 31 00 Steel Deck 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 05 51 00 Metal Stairs

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05 73 00 Decorative Metal Railings

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 06 40 23 Interior Architectural Woodwork

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 07 22 00 Roof And Deck Insulation 07 27 13 Modified Bituminous Sheet Air Barriers 07 40 00 Roofing And Siding Panels 07 53 23 Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Roofing 07 60 00 Flashing And Sheet Metal 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 07 84 00 Firestopping 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors And Frames 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 08 31 13 Access Doors And Frames 08 41 13 Aluminum Framed Entrances And Storefronts 08 62 00 Plastic Unit Skylights 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08 80 00 Glazing 08 88 13 Fire-Resistant Glazing 08 90 00 Louvers And Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation For Floor Finishes 09 06 00 Schedule For Finishes 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 09 65 13 Resilient Base And Accessories 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 09 68 00 Carpeting 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 10 26 00 Wall And Door Protection 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, And Laundry Accessories

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10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 10 51 13 Metal Lockers

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 13 00 Loading Dock Equipment 11 24 12 Tieback And Lifeline Anchors 11 70 00 Healthcare Equipment

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 12 36 00 Countertops 12 93 00 Site Furnishings

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

Not Used

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

Not Used

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Healthcare Facilities 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Healthcare Facilities 22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps

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23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 23 82 16 Air Coils

DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

Not Used

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 26 00 Power Distribution Units for Static Uninterruptible Power Systems 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 27 52 23 Nurse Call Network

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems

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28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 11 00 Site Preparation 31 20 00 Earthwork 31 23 19 Dewatering 31 25 00 Erosion and Sedimentation Controls 31 50 00 Excavation Support and Protection

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 32 12 00 Bituminous Concrete Pavement 32 13 73 Concrete Paving Joint Sealants 32 15 40 Stabilized Crushed Stone Paving 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 32 91 13 Soil Preparation 32 92 00 Turf And Grasses 32 93 00 Plants

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Distribution 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage 33 40 00 Storm Drainage

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LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 15 - 1

DOCUMENT 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

01 - GENERAL

GI.100 COVER SHEET

GI.101 SHEET LIST & GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS & GRAPHIC STANDARDS

GI.102 PROPOSED SITE PLAN

02 - LIFE SAFETY

GI.103 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI.104 SECOND FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI.105 THIRD FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

06 - CIVIL

C.101 NOTES AND LEGEND

C.201 DEMOLITION, EROSION, AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN

C.301 GENERAL PLAN

C.401 GRADING PLAN

C.501 DRAINAGE AND UTILITY PLAN

C.601 DETAILS 1

C.602 DETAILS 2

C.603 DETAILS 3

C.604 DETAILS 4

07 - LANDSCAPE

L1.00 LANDSCAPE PLAN

L2.00 LANDSCAPE LAYOUT PLAN

L3.00 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

L3.10 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

08 - STRUCTURAL

S0.0 GENERAL NOTES

S0.1 LOADS & DESIGN CRITERIA

S1.0 FOUNDATION PLAN

S1.1 SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S1.2 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S1.3 PENTHOUSE FRAMING PLAN

LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 15 - 2

Drawing No. Title

S1.4 SLAB REINFORCEMENT PLANS

S2.0 FRAMING ELEVATIONS

S2.1 FRAMING ELEVATIONS

S2.2 BUILDING SECTIONS

S2.3 BUILDING SECTIONS

S2.4 WALL SECTIONS

S3.0 FOUNDATION & CONCRETE DETAILS

S4.1 FRAMING DETAILS

S4.2 FRAMING DETAILS

S4.3 FRAMING DETAIL

S4.4 FRAMING DETAILS

S4.5 FRAMING DETAILS

S5.0 COLUMN SCHEDULE & BASE PLATE DETAILS

09 - ARCHITECTURAL

AD.100 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD.101 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD.102 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SCOPING PLAN

AE.200 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

AE.201 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

AE.202 PENTHOUSE PLAN

AE.203 ROOF PLAN

AE.300 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE.301 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE.302 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE.401A SECOND FLOOR ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN

AE.401B SECOND FLOOR ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN

AE.402 FIRST & PENTHOUSE PARTIAL ENLARGED PLANS

AE.500 TYPICAL MOUNTING HEIGHTS

AE.501 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE.502 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE.503 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - EXAM ROOM

AE.504 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - TREATMENT BAY

AE.505 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - ISOLATION ROOM

AE.506 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - TEAM SPACE

AE.507 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 15 - 3

Drawing No. Title

AE.508 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE.509 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE.510 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE.600 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE.601A SECOND FLOOR ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE.601B SECOND FLOOR ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE.602 PENTHOUSE REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE.800 WALL SECTIONS

AE.801 WALL SECTIONS

AE.803 METAL PANEL DETAILS

AE.804 EXTERIOR DETAILS

AE.805 ROOF DETAILS

AE.806 WINDOW DETAILS

AE.900 INTERIOR PARTITION SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

AE.901 TYPICAL FLOOR DETAILS & EXPANSION JOINTS

AE.910 TYPICAL CEILING DETAILS

AE.930 DOOR & FRAME SCHEDULES & DETAILS

AE.931 HOLLOW METAL FRAME DETAILS

AE.940 TYPICAL INTERIOR CASEWORK & MILLWORK DETAILS

AE.941 MISC. INTERIOR DETAILS

AI.100 SECOND FLOOR ENLARGED INTERIOR FINISH PLAN - AREA A

AI.101 SECOND FLOOR ENLARGED INTERIOR FINISH PLAN - AREA B

AQ.101 SECOND FLOOR ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLAN

AQ.102 SECOND FLOOR ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLAN

12 - FIRE PROTECTION

FP0000 FIRE PROTECTION

FPD1102 FIRE PROTECTION DEMO

FP1201 FIRE PROTECTION LEVEL 1

FP1202 FIRE PROTECTION LEVEL 2

FP1203 FIRE PROTECTION LEVEL 3

13 - PLUMBING

PL0000 PLUMBING LEGEND

PL0001 PLUMBING DETAILS

PL0002 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

PD1101 PLUMBING LEVEL 1 - DRAINAGE DEMOLITION

LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 15 - 4

Drawing No. Title

PD1102 PLUMBING LEVEL 2 - DRAINAGE DEMOLITION

PD1202 PLUMBING LEVEL 2 - SUPPLY DEMOLITION

PL1101 PLUMBING LEVEL 1 - DRAINAGE

PL1102 PLUMBING LEVEL 2 - DRAINAGE

PL1103 PLUMBING LEVEL 3 - DRAINAGE

PL1201 PLUMBING LEVEL 1 - SUPPLY

PL1202 PLUMBING LEVEL 2 - SUPPLY

PL1203 PLUMBING LEVEL 3 - SUPPLY

14 - MECHANICAL

MH.001 HVAC LEGEND

MD.101 FIRST FLOOR - HVAC DUCTWORK AND PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

MD.102 SECOND FLOOR - HVAC DUCTWORK AND PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

MH.100 BASEMENT - HVAC DUCTWORK AND PIPING PLAN

MH.101 FIRST FLOOR - HVAC DUCTWORK AND PIPING PLAN

MH.102 SECOND FLOOR - HVAC DUCTWORK PLAN

MH.103 THIRD FLOOR - HVAC ROOF PLAN

MP.SB SUB BASEMENT - HVAC PIPING PLAN

MP.202 SECOND FLOOR - HVAC PIPING PLAN

MH301 HVAC SECTIONS

MH.401 HVAC PENTHOUSE & PENTHOUSE ROOF PART PLANS

MH.500 HVAC AIR HANDLING UNIT DETAIL

MH.501 HVAC STANDARD DETAILS

MH.502 HVAC STANDARD DETAILS

MH.503 HVAC STANDARD DETAILS

MH.504 HVAC STANDARD DETAILS

MH.505 HVAC STANDARD DETAILS

MH.506 HVAC STANDARD DETAILS

MH.601 HVAC SCHEDULES

MH.602 HVAC SCHEDULES

MH.603 HVAC SCHEDULES

MH.604 HVAC SCHEDULES

MH.605 HVAC SCHEDULES

MH.701 HVAC AIR FLOW DIAGRAM

MH.702 HVAC STEAM FLOW DIAGRAM

MH.703 HVAC STEAM FLOW DIAGRAM

LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 15 - 5

Drawing No. Title

MH.704 HVAC CHILLED WATER FLOW DIAGRAM

MI.801 CONTROLS LEGEND

MI.802 CONTROLS LEGEND

MI.803 MIXED AIR AHU DIAGRAM AND POINTS LIST FOR AHU-1

MI.804 MIXED AIR AHU SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

MI.805 EXHAUST FAN DIAGRAMS, POINTS LIST & SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

MI.806 REHEAT / RADIANT SYSTEM STEAM TO HOT WATER HEX CONTROL DIAGRAM,

POINTS LIST & SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

MI.807 AHU / SOFFIT SYSTEM STEAM TO HOT WATER HEX CONTROL DIAGRAM,

POINTS LIST & SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

MI.808 PACKAGED AIR COOLED CHILLER SYSTEM CONTROLS

MI.809 TERMINAL UNIT DETAILS, POINTS LISTS & SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS

MI.810 TERMINAL UNIT DETAIL, POINTS LIST & SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

MI.811 MECHANICAL CONTROL DIAGRAMS, POINTS LISTS & SEQUENCE OF

OPERATIONS

MI.812 PATIENT / ISOLATION ROOM DIAGRAMS, POINTS LISTS & SEQUENCE OF

OPERATIONS

MI.813 MISCELLANEOUS CONTROL DETAILS & POINTS LIST

MI.814 MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS

15 - ELECTRICAL

ES.000 ELECTRICAL LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

ES.101 ELECTRICAL POWER AND LIGHTING DEMOLITION LEVEL 1

ES.102 ELECTRICAL POWER AND LIGHTING DEMOLITION LEVEL 2

ES.200 ELECTRICAL SITE LIGHTING

ES.201 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING LEVEL 1

ES.202 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING LEVEL 2

ES.203 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING LEVEL 3

ES.302 ELECTRICAL POWER LEVEL 2

ES.303 ELECTRICAL POWER LEVEL 3

ES.600 ELECTRICAL RISER

ES.601 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

ES.602 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

ES.700 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

ES.701 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

ES.800 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PROTECTION PLAN

16 - FIRE ALARM

LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 15 - 6

Drawing No. Title

FA.001 FIRE ALARM DETAILS AND LEGEND

FA.002 FIRE ALARM RISER

FA.101 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION LEVEL 1

FA.102 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION LEVEL 2

FA.201 FIRE ALARM LEVEL 1

FA.202 FIRE ALARM LEVEL 2

FA.203 FIRE ALARM LEVEL 3

17 - NURSE CALL

NC.000 NURSE CALL LEGEND

NC.002 NURSE CALL RISER

NC.102 NURSE CALL DEMOLITION PLAN LEVEL 2

NC.202 NURSE CALL PLAN LEVEL 2

NC.700 NURSE CALL DETAILS

NC.701 NURSE CALL DETAILS

18 - TELECOM

T.000 COMMUNICATIONS LEGEND

T.002 COMMUNICATIONS RISER

T.101 COMMUNICATIONS DEMOLITION PLAN LEVEL 1

T.102 COMMUNICATIONS DEMOLITION PLAN LEVEL 2

T.202 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN LEVEL 2

T.302 COMMUNICATIONS SPEAKER PLAN LEVEL 2

T.700 COMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

T.701 COMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

20 - SECURITY

SE.000 SECURITY LEGEND

SE.002 SECURITY RISER

SE.101 SECURITY DEMOLITION PLAN

SE.102 SECURITY DEMOLITION PLAN LEVEL 2

SE.201 SECURITY PLAN LEVEL 1

SE.202 SECURITY PLAN LEVEL 2

SE.700 SECURITY DETAILS

SE.701 SECURITY DETAILS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 00 00 - 1

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Refer to Section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

B. Refer to Section 01 35 33, INFECTION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for construction of the hemodialysis addition as required by drawings and specifications.

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

C. Offices of Payette Associates, Inc., as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

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

F. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and or other relevant competency training, as determined by the VA CP with input from the Construction Safety Committee of VAMC Providence.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

A. ITEM I, Work includes the necessary supervision, labor, equipment, material, transportation, testing and infrastructure required to complete work for Building 1 Addition for Hemodialysis, Project No. 650-342, Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island in accordance with the Contract Documents, including Technical Specifications and Drawings.

Work includes, but is not limited to, general construction, constructing and additions, selective demolition, alterations, ceilings, casework, carpentry, partitions, doors, louvers, finishes, miscellaneous specialties, exterior cladding, metals, roofing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, telephone and data cabling, security systems, equipment, site utilities, site work and certain other items. Contract shall be completed within 550 calendar days after Notice to Proceed

1. Alternates: Refer to Section 01 23 00 - ALTERNATES

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1.4 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

A. All work shall be warranted for a period of one year, as specified under Warranty of Construction FAR clause 52.246-21, to be free of any defect in equipment, material, or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any subcontractor or supplier at any tier.

B. Contractor shall also, as specified under Warranty in FAR clause 52.246-21, obtain all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practice executed, in writing, for the benefit of the Government.

C. This contract shall be subject to all parts of FAR clause 52.246-21 and it’s Alternate I.

1.5 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.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees.

This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

C. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 087100, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

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

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specific need to accomplish the project.

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law

Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer.

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

6. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.7 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced.

Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

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

a. E84-2008 - Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

a. 10-2006 - Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

b. 30-2007 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

c. 51B-2003 - Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot

Work

d. 70-2007 - National Electrical Code

e. 241-2004 - Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition

Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Project Manager for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the Resident Engineer that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

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

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

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Fire-retardant plastic may be used for temporary construction partitions that remain in place for no more than 72 hours.

Construct all other partitions of gypsum board (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors and frames with self-closing devices.

2. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section

07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with Project Manager.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily.

Report findings and corrective actions weekly to Project Manager.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

K. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with Project Manager. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center.

Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the Project Manager.

L. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Comply with Providence VAMC procedures for preventing false fire alarms (Specification Section 01 35 13, Appendix A).

M. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Project Manager. Obtain permits from Project Manager at least 48 hours in advance. See sample permit attached at the end of this Section.

N. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly.

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Project Manager.

O. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in, and adjacent to, construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking areas.

P. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

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Q. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

1.8 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in performance of the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation.

When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

G. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the Contracting Officer to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the Contractor's responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a

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schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Contracting Officer and Contractor, as follows:

3. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

H. All Buildings will be occupied during performance of work. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

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

J. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

A. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Contracting Officer.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of Contracting Officer [Chief Engineer][Chief of Facilities Management]. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 260511, REQUIREMENTS FOR

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 270511 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 280500, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

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

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

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

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Contracting Officer. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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

B. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from.

The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

C. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

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

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

1.9 ALTERATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of Project Manager to be in such condition that their use

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is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236 2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243 4 and VAAR 852.236 88).

C. Re Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and Project Manager together shall make a thorough re survey of the areas of buildings involved.

They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.10 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

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

SAMPLES.

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

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

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

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

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

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by Resident Engineer. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

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

a. Provide dust proof one-hour fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the Project Manager and Medical Center.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone.

Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of

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

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration.

Maintain surrounding area frequently. Remove debris as they are created.

Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the Project Manager and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

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

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

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

E. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from

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above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

2. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes, but is not limited to, walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, and flooring.

1.11 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.13 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work.

Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the Resident Engineer.