541 21 701 Master Specification Revised 6-22.pdf

VA 541-21-701 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades

Cleveland VAMC - Cleveland, OH

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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

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 05-21

01 00 00-A General Requirements Attachment A

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional 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 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES – NOT USED

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS – NOT USED

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

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09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 68 00 Carpeting 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

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

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING – NOT USED

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 03-20

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

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26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 26 00 Power Distribution Units for Static Uninterruptible

Power Systems

01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

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

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

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

Drawing No. Title

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI001 GENERAL INFORMATION

GI011 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI012 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI013 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI014 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI015 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI016 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI017 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI018 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI019 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI020 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI021 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI022 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI023 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI024 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI025 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI026 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI027 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI028 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI029 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI030 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA001 SUB-BASEMENT LEVEL - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA101 BASEMENT LEVEL EAST - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA102 BASEMENT LEVEL WEST – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA201 FIRST FLOOR EAST – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA202 FIRST FLOOR WEST – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA301 SECOND FLOOR EAST – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

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Drawing No. Title

HA302 SECOND FLOOR WEST – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA401 THIRD FLOOR EAST – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA402 THIRD FLOOR WEST – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA501 FOURTH FLOOR EAST – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA502 FOURTH FLOOR WEST – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA601 FIFTH FLOOR EAST – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA602 FIFTH FLOOR WEST – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA701 SIXTH FLOOR EAST – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA702 SIXTH FLOOR WEST – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA801 PENTHOUSE – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

HA900 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - CONTAINMENT DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

S100 OVERALL PLAN

SB108 ENERGY CENTER GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SF109 ENERGY CENTER ROOF FRAMING PLAN

SF110 AMBULATORY ROOF FRAMING PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AE101 REFERENCE PLAN - SUB-BASEMENT PLAN

AE102 REFERENCE PLAN - BASEMENT PLAN

AE103 REFERENCE PLAN - FIRST FLOOR PLAN

AE104 REFERENCE PLAN - SECOND FLOOR PLAN

AE105 REFERENCE PLAN - THIRD FLOOR PLAN

AE106 REFERENCE PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

AE107 REFERENCE PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR PLAN

AE108 REFERENCE PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR PLAN

AE109 REFERENCE PLAN - WOMEN'S HEALTH & ENLARGED ROOF

PLAN

AE401 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

AE402 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

AE403 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

AE404 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

AE405 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

AE406 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

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Drawing No. Title

AE407 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

AE408 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

AE409 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

AE410 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

AE411 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

AE412 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

AE412A ENLARGED TELECOM PLAN

AE413 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

AE414 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

AE415 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

AE416 ENLARGED PLANS

AE417 ENLARGED PLANS

AE601 FINISH SCHEDULE & PARTITION TYPES

AE602 DOOR SCHEDULE & DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

FA001 FIRE ALARM GENERAL NOTES, LEGEND, AND MATRIX

FA101 OVERALL FIRE ALARM PLAN – SUB-BASEMENT

FA102 OVERALL FIRE ALARM PLAN – BASEMENT

FA103 OVERALL FIRE ALARM PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

FA104 OVERALL FIRE ALARM PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

FA105 OVERALL FIRE ALARM PLAN – THIRD FLOOR

FA106 OVERALL FIRE ALARM PLAN – FOURTH FLOOR

FA107 OVERALL FIRE ALARM PLAN – FIFTH FLOOR

FA108 OVERALL FIRE ALARM PLAN – SIXTH FLOOR

FA401 ENLARGED FIRE ALARM PLANS

FA402 ENLARGED FIRE ALARM PLANS

FA403 ENLARGED FIRE ALARM PLANS

FA404 ENLARGED FIRE ALARM PLANS

FA405 ENLARGED FIRE ALARM PLANS

FX101 OVERALL FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

PLAN – SUB-BASEMENT

FX102 OVERALL FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

PLAN – BASEMENT

FX103 OVERALL FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

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Drawing No. Title

FX104 OVERALL FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

FX105 OVERALL FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

PLAN – THIRD FLOOR

FX106 OVERALL FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

PLAN – FOURTH FLOOR

FX107 OVERALL FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

PLAN – FIFTH FLOOR

FX108 OVERALL FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

PLAN – SIXTH FLOOR

FX401 ENLARGED FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

PLANS

FX402 ENLARGED FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

PLANS

FX403 ENLARGED FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

PLANS

FX404 ENLARGED FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

PLANS

FX405 ENLARGED FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

PLANS

SH001 CLEAN AGENT NOTES, DETAILS, AND PLAN

MECHANICAL

M-000 LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

M-100 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - SUB BASEMENT

M-101 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - BASEMENT

M-102 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

M-103 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

M-104 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

M-105 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR

M-106 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR

M-107 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR

M-108 OVERALL NEW ROOF PLAN - AMBULATORY TOWER

M-201 FLOW DIAGRAM SCHEDULES & LEGEND

M-202 PROCESS CHILLED WATER LOOP FLOW DIAGRAM

M-203 REFRIGERANT LOOP FLOW DIAGRAMS

M-301 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

M-401 BASEMENT ENLARGED PLANS

M-402 BASEMENT ENLARGED PLANS

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Drawing No. Title

M-403 FIRST FLOOR ENGLARGED PLANS

M-404 FIRST FLOOR ENLARGED PLANS

M-405 SECOND FLOOR ENLARGED PLANS

M-406 SECOND FLOOR ENLARGED PLANS

M-407 THIRD FLOOR ENLARGED PLANS

M-408 FOURTH FLOOR ENLARGED PLANS

M-409 FIFTH & SIXTH FLOOR ENLARGED PLANS

M-410 MAIN COMPUTER ROOM ENLARGED PLAN

M-411 ENERGY CENTER ROOF DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLAN

M-412 ENERGY CENTER ROOF NEW ENLARGED PLAN

M-413 ENERGY CENTER DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLAN

M-414 ENERGY CENTER NEW ENLARGED PLAN

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-701 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-702 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-703 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

ELECTRICAL

E-000 ELECTRICAL LEGEND, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

E-100 REFERENCE PLAN - SUB BASEMENT PLAN

E-101 REFERENCE PLAN - BASEMENT PLAN

E-102 REFERENCE PLAN - FIRST FLOOR PLAN

E-103 REFERENCE PLAN - SECOND FLOOR PLAN

E-104 REFERENCE PLAN - THIRD FLOOR PLAN

E-105 REFERENCE PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

E-106 REFERENCE PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR PLAN

E-107 REFERENCE PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR PLAN

E-401 CARES TOWER ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

E-402 CARES TOWER ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

E-403 CARES TOWER, MICU ADDITION, AND RESEARCH

ADDITION ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

E-404 AMBULATORY CARE ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

E-405 AMBULATORY CARE ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

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Drawing No. Title

E-406 AMBULATORY CARE ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

E-407 AMBULATORY CARE ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

E-408 LAB WAREHOUSE, SURGERY EXPANSION, AND RADIOLOGY

EXPANSION ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

E-409 RADIOLOGY AND MAIN BUILDING ENLARGED FLOOR

PLANS

E-410 MAIN BUILDING ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

E-411 MAIN BUILDING ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

E-412 MAIN BUILDING ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

E-413 MAIN BUILDING ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

E-414 MAIN BUILDING ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

E-415 CENTRALIZED UPS ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

E-416 ENERGY CENTER FLOOR PLANS

E-417 ENERGY CENTER AND AMBULATORY CARE - ROOF PLAN

E-418 MAIN BUILDING ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

E-419 MAIN BUILDING ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

E-420 MAIN BUILDING ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

E-421 MAIN BUILDING SERVER ROOM ENLARGED PLAN

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-503 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-504 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-505 GROUNDING RISER DIAGRAMS

E-601 CARES TOWER - ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

E-602 AMBULATORY CARE - ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

E-603 MAIN HOSPITAL - ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM -

PART 1

E-604 MAIN HOSPITAL - ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM -

PART 2

E-605 CHILLER PLANT - ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

E-606 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - CARES TOWER

E-607 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - CARES TOWER

E-608 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - CARES TOWER

E-609 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - AMBULATORY CARE

E-610 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - AMBULATORY CARE

E-611 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - AMBULATORY CARE

E-612 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - MAIN BUILDING

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Drawing No. Title

E-613 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - MAIN BUILDING

E-614 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - MAIN BUILDING

E-615 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - MAIN BUILDING

E-616 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - MAIN BUILDING

E-617 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - MAIN BUILDING

E-618 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - DPPO

E-619 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - DPPO

TECHNOLOGY

T-000 TECHNOLOGY LEGEND, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

T-001 TELECOM - EHRM DATA DROP PHASE 1

T-101 TELECOM - REFERENCE PLAN - SUB BASEMENT PLAN

T-102 TELECOM - REFERENCE PLAN - BASEMENT PLAN

T-103 TELECOM - REFERENCE PLAN - FIRST FLOOR PLAN

T-104 TELECOM - REFERENCE PLAN - SECOND FLOOR PLAN

T-105 TELECOM - REFERENCE PLAN - THIRD FLOOR PLAN

T-106 TELECOM - REFERENCE PLAN - FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

T-107 TELECOM - REFERENCE PLAN - FIFTH FLOOR PLAN

T-108 TELECOM - REFERENCE PLAN - SIXTH FLOOR PLAN

T-109 TELECOM - REFERENCE PLAN - PARKING GARAGE

T-110 TELECOM AREA PLANS - WOMEN'S HEALTH

T-111 TELECOM AREA PLANS - CARES TOWER

T-112 TELECOM AREA PLANS - CARES TOWER

T-113 TELECOM AREA PLANS - CARES TOWER

T-114 TELECOM AREA PLANS - CARES TOWER

T-115 TELECOM AREA PLANS

T-116 TELECOM AREA PLANS

T-117 TELECOM AREA PLANS - AMBULATORY CARE

T-118 TELECOM AREA PLANS - AMBULATORY CARE

T-119 TELECOM AREA PLANS - AMBULATORY CARE

T-120 TELECOM AREA PLANS - AMBULATORY CARE

T-121 TELECOM AREA PLANS

T-122 TELECOM AREA PLANS

T-123 TELECOM AREA PLANS

T-124 TELECOM AREA PLANS

T-125 TELECOM AREA PLANS

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Drawing No. Title

T-126 TELECOM AREA PLANS

T-127 TELECOM AREA PLANS

T-128 TELECOM AREA PLANS

T-129 TELECOM AREA PLANS

T-401 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS - CARES TOWER

T-402 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS - CARES TOWER

T-403 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS - CARES TOWER & WOMEN'S

HEALTH

T-404 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS - AMBULATORY CARE

T-405 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS - AMBULATORY CARE

T-406 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS - AMBULATORY CARE

T-407 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS - AMBULATORY CARE &

WOMEN'S HEALTH

T-408 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

T-409 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

T-410 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

T-411 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

T-412 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

T-413 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

T-414 ENLARGED TELECOM PLANS

T-501 TECHNOLOGY RISER DIAGRAM - MAIN HOSPITAL

T-502 TECHNOLOGY RISER DIAGRAM - AMBULATORY CARE AND

CARES TOWER

T-503 SERVER ROOM ELEVATIONS

T-504 RACK ELEVATIONS - 3 & 4 RACK

T-505 RACK ELEVATIONS - 2 RACK

T-506 TELECOM EQUIPMENT DETAILS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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, furnish labor and materials and perform work for Electronic

Health Records Maintenance Infrastructure Upgrades as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders shall be made in accordance with what is listed in the solicitation and at the discretion of the

Contracting Officer.

C. Offices of Spur Design and Aspen Engineering, 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. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the Contractor, 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 calendar days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission

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of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

F. Working Hours:

1. Normal working hours for this contract will be from 7:00 AM

(local time) to 4:30 PM (local time) Monday through Friday except for weekends and established Federal Holidays.

2. Performing on-site work outside normal working hours will require approval from the Contracting Officer and the COR.

Requests shall be submitted via email at least 72 hours prior to the requested date and at no additional cost to the

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, BASE BID: Work includes general construction, alterations, site work, mechanical work, electrical work, necessary removal of existing construction and certain other items.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and 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.

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B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See

Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum

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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”.

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. Contractor is responsible for securing parking for his employees and Sub-Contractors off Medical Center property. The

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Contractor and his employees and Sub-Contractors are not allowed to park on Medical Center property.

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the

Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

Contracting Officer, use only established roadways. 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 shown on the drawings and as determined by the COR.

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

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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 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.

2. 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 and approval by COR.

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.

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

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

Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor.

J. Buildings will be occupied and operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical

Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

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

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2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

K. 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 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.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

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

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

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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 must be requested, in writing, at least 7 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.

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

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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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.

O. 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 and a representative of VA Supply

Service, of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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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.

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 identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by 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 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on

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

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The

Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

1.10 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

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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.

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.

1.11 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.

Complete and up-to-date as-built drawings to be submitted 6 months after Contractor mobilization.

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

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1.12 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 two sets 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 must 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 must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved.

Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in electronic format 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, Bid Documents

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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.

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.

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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 & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment Bonds 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 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

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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 contact 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:

E. 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 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, Bid Documents

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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 calendar days and work continuously to completion or relief.

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

a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems

Fire suppression systems.

Fire alarm system(s).

b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c) Code 1 Doors

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

d) Code 3-Doors

Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e) Code 1-Electrical

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

Security lights.

Smoke detectors.

f) Code 2-Electrical

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

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

g) Code 3-Electrical

Exterior lights not operational.

h) Code 1-Heat

Power failure affecting heat.

i) Code 3-Interior

Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling.

Casework damaged.

j) Code 1-Roof Leaks

Damage to property is occurring.

k) Code 3

All work not listed above.

F. 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.

Warranty Tags

Type of product/material

Model number

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Warranty Tags

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.13 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 must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

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. Contractor may use elevators for daily use and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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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. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by Contracting Officer.

4. Facility freight elevators may be used by Contractor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workers) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1. 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

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supplies, as specified in the contract. 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. 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…