531-24-104 Replace HVAC B23-B45 Final Specs.pdf

Department of Veterans Affairs

Boise, Idaho

“Replace HVAC, Bldgs. 23 & 45”

531-24-104

95% Specifications

Contract Number: 36C26024C0025

Delivery Order Number: 531C45184

June 5, 2025

US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 08-01-23

00 01 10-1

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

00 11 21 Request for Proposal to Design Build 09-21

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 32 16.01 Architectural and Engineering CPM Schedules 03-20

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules – Major Construction Project

Design-Bid-Build

05-22

01 01 50 OSHA Requirements

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11-21

01 32 16.16 Network Analysis Schedules (Design-Build Only) 05-22

01 32 16.17 Network Analysis Schedules – Major Design/Build

Projects

06-19

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 02-23

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-22

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 81 13.02 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED V4

BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation

04-23

01 81 13.03 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED V4

BD+C: Healthcare

04-23

01 81 13.12 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED V4.1

BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation

04-23

01 81 13.13 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED V4.1:

Healthcare

04-23

01 81 13.14 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED V4.1

BD+C: Data Centers

04-23

01 81 13.15 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED V4.1

BD+C: Warehouses and Distribution Centers

04-23

01 81 13.21 Sustainability Certification Requirements – GREEN

GLOBES

01-21

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

01 91 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects General Commissioning Requirements 08-19

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DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 01-21

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 65 00 Underground Storage Tank Removal 01-21

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.41 Asbestos Abatement for Total Demolition Project 01-21

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 23 00 Stressing Tendons 01-21

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

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

03 37 13 Shotcrete 01-21

03 41 13 Precast Concrete Hollow Core Planks 01-21

03 41 33 Precast Structural Pretensioned Concrete 01-21

03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete 01-21

03 51 13 Cementitious Wood Fiber Decks 01-21

03 51 16 Gypsum Concrete Roof Decks 01-21

03 52 00 Lightweight Concrete Roof Insulation 01-21

03 55 11 Gypsum Concrete Floor Decks 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-21

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 01-21

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 00 00 Rooftop Support Systems

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 01-21

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-21

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 01-21

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 01-21

07 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Facility Exterior Closure

Commissioning

08-19

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 01-21

07 12 00 Built-Up Bituminous Waterproofing 01-21

07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 01-21

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 01-21

07 14 21 Latex Mastic Deck Covering 01-21

07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 21 23 Loose-Fill Insulation 01-21

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 01-21

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 01-21

07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 01-21

07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 02-21

07 31 26 Slate Shingles 01-21

07 31 29.13 Wood Shingles 01-21

07 32 13 Clay Roof Tiles 01-21

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 01-21

07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 12-21

07 51 13.11 Hot-Applied Built-Up Asphalt Roofing 12-21

07 51 13.13 Cold-Applied Built-Up Asphalt Roofing 12-21

07 52 16.11 Cold Adhesive Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing

12-21

07 52 16.12 Hot-Mopped Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing

12-21

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 01-21

07 54 16 Ethylene Interpolymer (KEE) Roofing 01-21

07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing 12-18

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 01-21

07 56 00 Fluid-Applied Roofing 01-21

07 57 13 Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roofing 12-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 61 16 Batten Seam Copper Roofing 01-21

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 07-23

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 11 73 Sliding Metal Fire Doors 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 01-21

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08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 04-22

08 32 13 ICU Sliding Glass Doors 01-21

08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 01-21

08 33 13 Coiling Counter Doors 01-21

08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 01-21

08 34 59 Vault Doors and Day Gates 01-21

08 35 13.13 Accordion Folding Doors 01-21

08 36 13 Sectional Doors 01-21

08 38 16 Flexible Traffic Doors 01-21

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21

08 42 33 Revolving Door Entrances 01-21

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 04-20

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 01-21

08 51 13.11 Side-Hinged Aluminum Windows 01-21

08 51 23 Steel Windows 01-21

08 51 69.11 Aluminum Storm Windows 01-21

08 56 19 Pass Windows 01-21

08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 01-21

08 56 59 Service and Teller Window Units 01-21

08 56 66 Detention Window Screens 01-21

08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-22

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 01-21

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 01-21

09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 01-21

09 26 00 Veneer Plastering 01-21

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 54 23 Linear Metal Ceilings 01-21

09 63 13 Brick Flooring 01-21

09 63 40 Stone Flooring 01-21

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-22

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 66 13 Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring 01-21

09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 01-21

09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 12-21

09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Resin Composition) Mortar Flooring

(RES-3)

01-21

09.67.23.40 Resinous Poured In Place Resilient Flooring (RES-4) 01-21

09 67 23.50 Resinous Terrazzo Flooring (RES-5) 01-21

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09 67 23.60 Resinous Urethane and Epoxy Mortar Flooring (RES-6A and

RES 6B)

01-21

09 68 00 Carpeting 01-21

09 68 21 Athletic Carpeting 01-21

09 69 00 Access Flooring 01-21

09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 01-21

09 72 31 Polypropylene Fabric Wall Covering 01-21

09 78 23 Phenolic Interior Wall Paneling 01-21

09 84 33 Sound-Absorbing Wall Units 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

09 94 19 Multicolor Interior Finishing 01-21

09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for Walls, Ceilings, Wallboard, and Block CMU (RES-W1, RES-W2)

01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 01-21

10 11 23 Tackboards 01-21

10 11 33 Glassboards (Magnetic & Non-Magnetic) 01-21

10 13 00 Directories 01-21

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 01-21

10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 01-21

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21

10 22 13 Wire Mesh Partitions 01-21

10 22 19 Demountable Partitions 01-21

10 22 26.13 Accordion Folding Partitions 01-21

10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 05-23

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

10 75 00 Flagpoles 01-21

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 01-21

11 12 00 Parking Control Equipment 01-21

11 17 36 Package Transfer Units 01-21

11 26 00 Unit Kitchens 01-21

11 40 11 Custom Fabricated Food Service Equipment 01-21

11 40 21 Food Service Equipment-Utility Distribution System 01-21

11 41 00 Food Storage Equipment 01-21

11 41 21 Walk-In Coolers and Freezers 01-21

11 44 00 Food Cooking Equipment 01-21

11 48 00 Cleaning and Disposal Equipment 01-21

11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods 01-21

11 53 23 Laboratory Refrigerators 01-21

11 53 53 Biological Safety Cabinets Laminar Airflow Stations 01-21

11 53 61 Custom Fabricated Laboratory Equipment 01-21

11 53 71 Solution Warming Cabinets 01-21

11 71 01 Medical Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 01-21

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11 71 02 Laboratory Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 01-21

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 08-20

11 78 00 Mortuary Equipment 01-21

11 78 13 Mortuary Refrigerators 01-21

11 79 13 Hydrotherapy Equipment 01-21

11 82 19 Packaged Incinerators 01-21

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 22 16 Drapery Track and Accessories 01-21

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 01-21

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 01-21

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21

12 34 00 Manufactured Plastic Casework 01-21

12 35 70.21 Medication Cabinet 01-21

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

12 56 70.11 Suspended Table 01-21

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-21

13 17 23 Therapeutic Pools 01-21

13 17 23.11 Therapeutic Pool Accessories 01-21

13 19 13 Kennel Enclosures and Gates 01-21

13 21 29 Constant Temperature Rooms 01-21

13 21 49 Audiology Booth 01-21

13 34 19 Metal Building Systems 01-21

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 01-21

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 12 11 Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter 11-20

14 21 00 New Traction Elevator 08-20

14 21 10 Modernization of Traction Elevator 08-20

14 21 11 Traction Cartlift 03-20

14 24 00 New Hydraulic Elevator 08-20

14 24 10 Modernization of Hydraulic Elevator 08-20

14 24 11 Hydraulic Cartlift 03-20

14 24 24 Renovation Hydraulic Elevator (Custom Written by VACO)

14 26 26 Renovation Traction Elevator (Custom Written by VACO)

14 91 33 Gravity Soiled Linen Chutes 08-20

14 91 82 Gravity Trash Chutes 03-20

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Fire Suppression

Systems

08-19

21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems 06-15

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SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 01-15

21-22-00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 05-15

21-30-13 Electric-Driven, Fire Pumps 05-15

21-30-16 Diesel-Driven, Fire Pumps 05-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 08-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 12 16 Facility Elevated, Potable-Water Storage Tanks 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 09-20

22 13 29 Sanitary Sewerage Pumps 09-20

22 13 29.13 Wet-Pit Mounted, Vertical Sewerage Pumps 09-20

22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewerage Pump Units 09-20

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

22 14 33 Packaged, Pedestal Drainage Pump Units 09-15

22 14 36 Packaged, Submersible, Drainage Pump Units 09-15

22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 09-20

22 31 11 Water Softeners 09-15

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 09-20

22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters 09-20

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 12-22

22 42 26 Commercial Disposers 09-15

22 61 13.74 Dental Compressed-Air Piping 05-23

22 61 19.74 Dental Compressed-Air Equipment 09-20

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 05-23

22 62 19.74 Dental Vacuum and Evacuation Equipment 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 05-23

22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare

Facilities

09-20

22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment 09-15

22 67 21 Water Dealkalizing System 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam

Generation

04-23

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

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23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

03-23

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

03-23

23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 03-22

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23

23 05 93.01 DVA/USACE Projects Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

11-21

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23

23 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of HVAC Systems 08-19

23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant 04-20

23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant 04-23

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23

23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 04-20

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 04-20

23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 08-23

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 03-23

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-23

23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 04-20

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 03-23

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 03-23

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 03-23

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-23

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

23 38 13 Commercial-Kitchen Hoods 03-23

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-23

23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment 03-22

23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 04-20

23 52 25 Low-Pressure Water Heating Boilers 11-21

23 52 28 Low-Pressure Steam Boilers 03-23

23 52 33 Water Tube Boilers 05-23

23 52 39 Fire Tube Boilers 03-23

23 56 00 Solar Energy Heating System 03-23

23 57 33 Geothermal Energy – Direct Use 03-23

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 03-23

23 65 00 Cooling Towers 03-23

23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 03-23

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-23

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

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-23

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-23

23 81 4329 Air-Source Unitary Heat PumpsVariable Refrigerant Flow

HVAC

03-23

23 81 46 Water-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-23

23 81 49 Ground-Source Heat Pump 03-23

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-23

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-23

23 84 00 Humidity Control Equipment 03-23

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DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 11-22

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 36 Wireways for Radiology Equipment 11-22

26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 11-22

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-22

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-22

26 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Electrical Systems 08-19

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22

26 11 16 Secondary Unit Substations 11-22

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 11-22

26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear 11-22

26 13 16 Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches 11-22

26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 11-22

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 11-22

26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 11-22

26 23 13 Generator Paralleling Controls 11-22

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 11-22

26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22

26 24 19 Motor Control Centers 11-22

26 25 11 Busways 11-22

26 26 00 Power Distribution Units for Static Uninterruptible

Power Systems

11-22

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 32 13 Engine Generators 11-22

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 11-22

26 35 26 Harmonic Filters 11-22

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 11-22

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 11-22

26 42 00 Cathodic Protection 11-22

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 11-22

26 55 71 Medical and Surgical Lighting Fixtures 11-22

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 11-22

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

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27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

27 05 61 Leased Space, Communication Equipment and Systems 06-15

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Communications

Systems

08-19

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

27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 31 00 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment 06-15

27 31 31 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment -

Extension

06-15

27 32 41 Two-Way Radio Equipment and Systems 10-18

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

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 11-22

27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

27 52 41 Miscellaneous Medical Systems 06-15

27 53 19 Distributed Radio Antenna (Within Building) Equipment and System

10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

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

28 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems

08-19

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 13 16 Physical Access Control System and Database Management 09-11

28 13 53 Security Access Detection 09-11

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

28 52 31 Emergency Call System 06-15

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 08-23

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

31 32 23 Pressure Grouting Soil Stabilization 10-12

31 62 00 Driven Piles 10-12

31 63 16 Auger Cast Grout Piles 10-12

31 63 26 Drilled Caissons 10-12

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DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 14 16 Brick Unit Paving 08-16

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 06-18

32 31 40 High Security Fences and Gates 08-16

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-16

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16

33 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Site Utility

Systems

08-19

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution 10-11

33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution 09-17

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers 04-18

34 75 13.13 Active Vehicle Barriers 08-16

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

48 14 00 Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation System 07-23

48 15 00 Wind Energy Electrical Power Generation System 07-23

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Delete between if not applicable to project. Include following Notice on 8a contracts only.

2. NOTICE: The provisions of this Section, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, pertain only to the contract between the Small Business Administration and its selected subcontractor(s).

3. Verify identification requirements for all construction workers required by the medical center. ADD a statement concerning Photo ID requirements.

4. Provide general description of the project in 1.2.A.

5. “COR” is the term typically utilized in most paragraphs.

“COR” is utilized on major and CFM-managed projects.

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for _________________________

____ as required by drawings and specifications.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Following paragraph is applicable for construction at existing hospitals.

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

Cemetery Director // .

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Include following paragraph only on A/E projects.

C. Offices of 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.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: The following paragraph is intended for use on Central Office projects and A/E projects where certain tests are to be performed by a VA retained Testing Laboratory.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans

Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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.

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F. “Schedule: See section 1.42 within this specification 01 00

00.”

G. 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.

H. 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 Contracting Officer with input from the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team.

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

I. Terms used in this contract such as Veterans Affairs (VA) and Government; Contracting Officer (CO); Architect-

Engineer (AE or A/E); Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR), Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative

(COTR), Resident Engineer (RE), and Engineering Officer

(EO) may be used interchangeably and refer to the same entities.

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. In paragraph below change title, "GENERAL CONSTRUCTION" as necessary to reflect project title, such as A/C, Sewers, etc.

2. Unit-price items will only be used when their use is directed by the Project Manager. When using unit-price items insert FAR clause 52.215-26 in the contract specifications.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID _______: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, ______ necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

SPEC WRITER NOTE:

1. AE should define the specific scope of the project in the bid items to provide a project overview. A breakdown of additional items should be added to cover the work as required.

2. If prices are needed for Alternate Bid Items, describe Alternate Items below and show items on SOLICITAION, OFFER AND AWARD (SF 1442). Coordinate with Project Manager. Alternates should be deductive, ordered from largest to smallest, and be cumulative in nature to address the requirements of 10-20% deduct requirements based on project type. Multiple small deducts are not desirable and only degrade project quality.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: BASE BID except delete________________________________

C. ALTERNATE NO.1: ALTERNATE 1 except delete

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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SPEC WRITER NOTE: Modify following article to suit the project.

Coordinate with Medical Center.

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 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 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. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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. Guards:

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1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site 24 hours a days, 7 days a week after construction hours.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

D.C. Key Control:

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Modify following article to suit the project.

Coordinate with Medical Center.

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.

2. The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores at completion of the work turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation

// . See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E.D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

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

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“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.

F.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. An unlimitedA limited number of (2 to 5)// permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility Manager.

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F. Personal Conduct:

1. Every person who enters the Medical Center’s grounds is expected to conduct themselves in a professional responsible manner without the need to enumerate every expected or prohibited behavior.

2. Weapons, ammunition, explosives, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the Medical Center’s grounds.

3. There shall be no solicitations or sales of any kind on the Medical Center’s grounds.

4. The Government reserves the right to refuse to permit employment on the Work or require dismissal from the Work of any subcontractor who, by reason of previous unsatisfactory work on Department of Veterans Affairs project or for any other reason, is considered by the Contracting Officer to be incompetent or otherwise objectionable.

(Reference VAAR 852.236-80)

2.5.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Coordinate editing with facility Safety Manager/Officer at VA medical facilities. Edit subparagraphs C, E, G, H, M, P and Q carefully as they directly relate to interim life safety measures required in or adjacent to construction affecting occupied buildings by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. At other sites, edit for project and delete and facility Safety Manager Officer provisions.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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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 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.

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Use Paragraphs D through O for projects at existing sites and Paragraphs E* through F* for projects at new stations.

2. If construction fences are required, and if there are any requirements or limitations on workers’ parking and access by VA or Contractor, they should be so stated in this article.

3. Check with requirements of Network Analysis System when

01 00 00 -10 that Section is included on project, because the Project Analysis Group generally composes the following subparagraphs G through H' to supplement the NAS section.

4. On large projects, the drawings should indicate the space available to the Contractor. On small projects the COR may determine what space may be made available.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings. as determined by the //

COR .

E. Workers are subject to rules of Medical Center Cemetery

// applicable to their conduct.

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center Cemetery 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 COR where required by limited working space.

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

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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 Cemetery // areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by Medical Center Cemetery // 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.

H. // Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR . All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

1. 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. //

I. 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 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

01 00 00 -12 defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

Medical Center Director, Cemetery Director, COR // and

Contractor, as follows:

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Set up phasing by buildings, wings, floors, or areas in accordance with information received from Medical Center through Project Director.

Phase I:

Phase II:

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Following paragraphs J and K shall be used where entire buildings are vacated. Coordinate with preceding phasing paragraph. Edit and use paragraphs J and K as indicated by project requirements. If the project includes NAS, the Project Analysis Group should furnish information about which buildings or areas that cannot be vacated during construction.

J. Building (s) No. (s) Part of Bldg.// _____will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning

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SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use the first sentence of Paragraph K, including material enclosed within " ," only if all areas will be vacated by VA during the periods of alterations. Delete material within " " from first sentence and include subparagraph 1 and 2 if one or more areas will be occupied by VA during the periods of alterations.

K. Building(s) No.(s) _______ will be occupied during performance of work . ; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated. //

1. // Certain areas of Building(s) No. (s) _____ will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods as listed below:

AREA PERIOD

(a) ______

(b) ______

(c) ______

(d) ______

2. 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, 01 00 00 -14 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.

3. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed. //

L. // 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 COR.

M. 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.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: If anticipated work involves a serious disruption

01 00 00 -15 of services, the permitted down time and other limitations should be mentioned in the specification.

N. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

Medical Center Cemetery // 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 COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR [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 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, 01 00 00 -16 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 Cemetery // . Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than

Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

Contractor.

O. Abandoned Lines: All services to be abandoned such as wires, cables, raceways, ducts, pipes, and the like and their hangers or supports, are to be removed entirely back to the point of connection to the active utility (i.e.

piping and ductwork back to active mains, electrical wires and cables back to active circuitry, and all empty raceways). If items are noted to be abandoned in place, they are to be sealed, capped, or plugged.

All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall

01 00 00 -17 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.

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

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

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

P.Q. 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.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use following Subparagraph O on existing cemetery projects only.

Q.R. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director:

The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise

01 00 00 -18 during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workers shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

R.S. Reference Far 52.236-10 in General Conditions

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Include the following references to Supply Representative only on STATION

LEVEL PROJECTS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

VA Supply Service, of buildings areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, all three, // 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.

buildings. //

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, 01 00 00 -19 venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR and/or Supply

Representative // , to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE

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

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.

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D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to…