515-18-201 - UPGRADE AND EXPAND SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM Specifications.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

BATTLE CREEK VA MEDICAL CENTER

BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN

UPGRADE AND EXPAND SECURITY

CAMERA SYSTEM

VA Project No.: 515-18-201 FFE Project No.: BCVA180612

100% BID DOCUMENTS

Prepared By:

110 Boggs Lane, Suite 170 Cincinnati, OH 45246

November 20, 2019

Project 515-18-201 Upgrade and Expand Security Camera System

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 02-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 – DOORS AND WINDOWS

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09-18 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 01-17

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 23 01 Video Digital Management Software 28 51 19 Video Wall

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Replace Security Cameras

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-000 COVER SHEET

ELECTRICAL

EY001 - SINGLE-LINE DIAGRAM AND LEGEND

EY002 – DETAILS

EY003 – EQUIPMENT MOUNTING DETAILS

EY004 - OVERALL SITE PLAN

01ED100 - BLDG 01 BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

01ED101 - BLDG 01 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

01EY100 - BLDG 01 BASEMENT NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN

01EY101 - BLDG 01 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

02ED100A - BLDG 02 PARTIAL GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

02ED100B - BLDG 02 PARTIAL GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B

02ED101A - BLDG 02 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

02ED101B - BLDG 02 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B

02ED102A - BLDG 02 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

02ED102B - BLDG 02 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B

02EY100A - BLDG 02 PARTIAL GROUND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN - AREA A

02EY100B - BLDG 02 PARTIAL GROUND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN - AREA B

02EY101A - BLDG 02 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN - AREA A

02EY101B - BLDG 02 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN - AREA B

02EY102A - BLDG 02 PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN - AREA A

03ED101 - BLDG 03 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

03EY101 - BLDG 03 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

04ED101 - BLDG 04 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

04EY100 - BLDG 04 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

04EY101 - BLDG 04 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

05ED100 - BLDG 05 BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

05ED101 - BLDG 05 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

05ED102 - BLDG 05 ATTIC DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

05EY101 - BLDG 05 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

05EY102 - BLDG 05 ATTIC NEW WORK PLAN

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06ED101 - BLDG 06 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

06ED102 - BLDG 06 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

06EY101 - BLDG 06 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

06EY102 - BLDG 06 SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

07ED100 - BLDG 07 BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

07ED101 - BLDG 07 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

07ED102 - BLDG 07 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

07EY100 - BLDG 07 BASEMENT NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN

07EY101 - BLDG 07 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

07EY102 - BLDG 07 SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

08ED100 - BLDG 08 BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

08ED101 - BLDG 08 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

08ED102 - BLDG 08 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

08EY100 - BLDG 08 BASEMENT NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN

08EY101 - BLDG 08 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

08EY102 - BLDG 08 SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

10ED100 - BLDG 10 BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

10ED101 - BLDG 10 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

10EY100 - BLDG 10 BASEMENT NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN

10EY101 - BLDG 10 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

13ED100A - BLDG 13 PARTIAL BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - AREA A

13EY100A - BLDG 13 PARTIAL BASEMENT NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN - AREA A

13EY100B - BLDG 13 PARTIAL BASEMENT NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN - AREA B

14ED100 - BLDG 14 BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

14ED101 - BLDG 14 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

14ED102 - BLDG 14 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

14EY100 - BLDG 14 BASEMENT NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN

14EY101 - BLDG 14 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

14EY102 - BLDG 14 SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

22ED101 - BLDG 22 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

22ED102 - BLDG 22 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

22EY101 - BLDG 22 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

22EY102 - BLDG 22 SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

24ED100 - BLDG 24 BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

24ED101 - BLDG 24 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

24EY100 – BLDG 24 BASEMENT FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

24EY101 - BLDG 24 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

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27ED100 - BLDG 27 BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

27ED101 - BLDG 27 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

27EY100 - BLDG 27 BASEMENT NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN

27EY101 - BLDG 27 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

28ED100 - BLDG 28 GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

28EY100 - BLDG 28 GROUND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

39ED100A - BLDG 39 BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - AREA A

39ED100B - BLDG 39 BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - AREA B

39ED101A - BLDG 39 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

39ED101B - BLDG 39 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B

39ED102A - BLDG 39 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

39ED102B - BLDG 39 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B

39ED103 - BLDG 39 ATTIC DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - AREA A

39EY100A - BLDG 39 BASEMENT NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN - AREA A

39EY100B - BLDG 39 BASEMENT NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN - AREA B

39EY101A - BLDG 39 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN - AREA A

39EY101B - BLDG 39 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN - AREA B

39EY102A - BLDG 39 SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN - AREA A

39EY103A - BLDG 39 ATTIC FLOOR NEW WORK - AREA A

82ED100 - BLDG 82 BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

82ED101 - BLDG 82 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

82ED102 - BLDG 82 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

82EY100 - BLDG 82 BASEMENT NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN

82EY101 - BLDG 82 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

82EY102 - BLDG 82 SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

83ED100 - BLDG 83 BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

83ED101 - BLDG 83 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

83EY100 - BLDG 83 BASEMENT NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN

83EY101 - BLDG 83 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

84ED100 - BLDG 84 BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

84ED101 - BLDG 84 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

84ED102 - BLDG 84 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

84EY100 - BLDG 84 BASEMENT NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN

84EY101 - BLDG 84 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

84EY102 - BLDG 84 SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

109ED100 - BLDG 109 GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

134ED100 - BLDG 134 BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

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134ED101 - BLDG 134 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

134EY100 - BLDG 134 BASEMENT NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN

134EY101 - BLDG 134 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

136ED100 - BLDG 136 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

136EY100 - BLDG 136 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

138ED100 - BLDG 138 BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

138ED101 - BLDG 138 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

138EY100 - BLDG 138 BASEMENT NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN

138EY101 - BLDG 138 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

145ED100A - BLDG 145 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

145ED100B - BLDG 145 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B

145EY100A - BLDG 145 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN - AREA A

145EY100B - BLDG 145 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN - AREA B

200ED100 - BLDG 200 BASEMENT DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

200ED101 - BLDG 200 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

200ED102 - BLDG 200 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

200EY100 - BLDG 200 BASEMENT NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN

200EY101 - BLDG 200 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

200EY102 - BLDG 200 SECOND FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

300ED101 - BLDG 300 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

300EY101 - BLDG 300 FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

ED101 - OVERALL WALKWAY PLAN

ED101A - WALKWAY DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - AREA A

ED101B - WALKWAY DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - AREA B

ED101C - WALKWAY DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - AREA C

ED101D - WALKWAY DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - AREA D

ED101E - WALKWAY DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - AREA E

ED101F - WALKWAY DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - AREA F

ED101G - WALKWAY DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - AREA G

ED101H - WALKWAY DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - AREA H

ED101I - WALKWAY DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - AREA I

EY101A - WALKWAY NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN - AREA A

EY101B - WALKWAY NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN - AREA B

EY101C - WALKWAY NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN - AREA C

EY101D - WALKWAY NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN - AREA D

EY101E - WALKWAY NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN - AREA E

EY101F - WALKWAY NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN - AREA F

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EY101G - WALKWAY NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN - AREA G

EY101H - WALKWAY NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN - AREA H

EY101I - WALKWAY NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN - AREA I

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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 RESTORATION

1.10 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.11 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.17 TESTS

1.18 INSTRUCTIONS

1.19 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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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 building operations, including demolition and removal of existing equipment, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Upgrade and Expand Security

Camera System as required by drawings and specifications.

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

C. Offices of FFE 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. All employees of General Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. The statement of Bid Item(s)_is located within the solicitation

Information and Instruction to Bidders Section. ALL PRICING SHALL BE

ENTERED IN BLOCK 17 OF THE SF1142 SOLICITATION OFFER PAGE (BLOCK 17) OR

THE BID SCHEDULE IF SO INCLUDED WITH THE SOLICITATION.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

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1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all subcontractors 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 escort 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 shall return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting

Officer.

C. Key Control:

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

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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..

a. “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.

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1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that

01 00 00 -5 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 COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

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:

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

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

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

H. All building(s) will be occupied during the performance of work.

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary

01 00 00 -6 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 operation 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 and lighting to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations may continue during the construction period.

I. Phasing Plan

1. Mobilization

2. Contractor shall provide a project schedule to the COR for approval.

a. Develop a construction schedule based upon working on one building at a time from start to completion before moving on to another building.

3. Full capacity and performance shall be demonstrated prior to starting the removal and replacement of existing cameras and prior to the existing system being modified in any way.

4. Install new virtual servers and software first.

5. Install a representative number of cameras. Using new cameras, servers and software, demonstrate full capability of the system, to include tracking from camera to camera, zooming, infrared viewing, and graphic displays including the Medical Center’s Buildings.

6. Building 2 Command Center, Room 0078.

a. Temporarily relocate monitors in the Command Center. Provide temporary support/tables for wall and desk monitors. Move monitors away from wall to allow installation of new video wall.

Provide dust protection from occupants monitoring the cameras from the area under construction.

b. Install new video wall monitors, computers and software.

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c. As the new cameras come online move images to the new monitors.

d. Once any part of the new system comes online and is being used for real time monitoring, training shall be given by qualified personnel to operators. This training shall not take the place of complete system training once entire system is installed but shall be sufficiently detailed to allow operators to utilize the new system in real world situations.

7. Buildings

a. Plan work in one zone only using the construction document sheets as a basis for these work zones. Complete and make operational this zone before moving to another area. The VA COR shall sign off on completion and acceptance of each area.

b. Install new CAT 6A cabling in ceiling to the IT closet indicated.

c. Wiring shall be run concealed. Use surface mounted conduit only in areas without ceilings or walls that cannot be finished.

d. Run wiring through existing sleeves where adequate space is available. Locate vertical routing of cables through floors and ceilings spaces like electric rooms, data closets, storage rooms, and chases. Do not route through stairs, offices or other areas where cabling can be seen by occupants. All coring work required shall be done after normal working hours.

e. Locate new cameras in ceilings. Provide wall mounting arm in situations where wall mounting is required. Where required provide new ceiling tiles to match existing ceilings.

f. Install video jack patch panel in data rack.

g. Install new video PoE switch in rack.

h. Install new NVR recorder in data rack.

i. Install UPS for video equipment.

j. If required due to limited rack space, carefully unbolt existing recorder from rack and temporarily support maintaining connections.

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k. One-by-one, connect new digital cameras to new recording equipment.

l. Verify new cameras are operational.

m. Adjust new digital cameras to new recording equipment.

n. After the new digital cameras are in place and operational, remove the old analog cameras, wiring, recorders, and other equipment identified to be removed. Provide new ceiling tiles where old cameras were removed or where damaged during construction. Match existing ceiling tiles.

o. Fire caulk all penetrations through fire walls, floors and ceilings.

p. Repair any ceilings, walls, etc. that were damaged due to the installation.

8. Covered Walkway

a. Install in the same sequence as outlined in Building installations.

b. Install new 2’ x 2’ access panels

c. Make repairs to ceilings and paint.

9. Demobilization.

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

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air

01 00 00 -9 pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems shall be interrupted without prior approval of COR . Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

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

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, 01 00 00 -10 payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

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

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, 01 00 00 -11 shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly.

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

1.9 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

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

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

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

1.10 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.11 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

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

Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan

01 00 00 -14 shall be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below shall include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

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

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the

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Contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

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

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

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

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor.

This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.

Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the

01 00 00 -17 timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

4. The “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

a. Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational, causing a security, fire or safety problem.

b. Interior, exterior personnel doors or hardware, not functioning properly, causing security, fire or safety problem.

Code 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

b. Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

Code 1-Electrical

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a. Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical

a. Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

b. Receptacles and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1-Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly

b. Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior

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a. Floors damaged.

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

Code 1-Roof Leaks

a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2-Water (Exterior)

a. No water to facility.

Code 2-Water (Hot)

a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3

a. All work not listed above.

E. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contracting

Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

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1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they shall be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads

01 00 00 -21 leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

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

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations shall be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function 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 elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

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6. All components of heat production and distribution 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.

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

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

D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use shall be repaired replaced by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

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

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators.

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

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

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

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

c. Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be

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1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

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

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workers. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve 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 Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

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

a. Steam is available at no cost to Contractor.

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D. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish 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 hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

E. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary 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 cost to the

Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (COR discretion) of use of water from

Medical Center's.

F. Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil required for boiler cleaning, normal initial boiler-burner setup and adjusting, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be furnished by the

Government. Fuel required for prolonged boiler-burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of boiler, burner, or control devices shall be furnished and paid by the

Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.17 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the Contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level,…