557-20-102 Revised Specs.pdf

Property of US Department of Veterans Affairs

Specifications

For:

At:

Renovate 5B North & East

Specifications

Divisions 00-48

Department of Veterans Affairs

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center

Dublin, GA

Issue: Bid Documents July 19th, 2023

Project No .: 557-20-102

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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 13 Project Seals Page 04-03

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 05-21

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

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

Master Submittal List 05-15

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 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 01-21

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

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

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE--NOT USED

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY - NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS - NOT USED

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 Spray Polyurethane Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

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07 72 00 Permanent Non-Penetrating Guardrail System

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 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 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 67 23.70 Resinous (Epoxy Base) High Performance, Electrostatic

Dissipative Flooring (RES-7)

NA

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21

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 51 13 Metal Lockers 01-21

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 01-21

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 01-21

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

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13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-21

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 01-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 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 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

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

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-20

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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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 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 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 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

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 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

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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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

VAMC Carl Vinson VA Medical Center

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL DRAWINGS

5-G001 - COVER SHEET, DRAWING INDEX, AND PROJECT INFORMATION

5-G002 - OVERALL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - LIFE SAFETY AND BUILDING CODE SUMMARY

5-G003 - OVERALL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - ICRA

5-G004 - OVERALL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - ICRA

5-G005 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLANS - DEPARTMENTAL USE

5-G006 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DEPARTMENTAL USE

5-G007 - OVERALL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - PHASING

5-GI101 - GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

5-GI102 -EQUIPMENT MOUNTING DETAILS

5-GI103 – ACCESSIBILITY DETAILS

5-GI104 - ACCESSIBILITY DETAILS

HAZARD ABATEMENT DRAWINGS

5-HA101 – OVERALL FLOOR PLAN – HAZARD ABATEMENTARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

5-AE100 - ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS

5-AD100 - OVERALL FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - DEMOLITION

5-AD101 - OVERALL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

5-AD102 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLANS - DEMOLITION

5-AD103 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

5-AE101 - OVERALL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - RENOVATION

5-AE102 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLANS - RENOVATION

5-AE103 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - RENOVATION

5-AE104 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLANS

5-AE105 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

5-AE120 – PARTIAL ATTIC PLAN AND DORMER LOUVER DETAILS

5-AE401 - BUILDING SECTIONS

5-AE402 - PULMONARY INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

5-AE403 - PULMONARY INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

5-AE404 - PULMONARY INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

5-AE406 – CARDIO INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

5-AE407 – CARDIO INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

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5-AE408 – CARDIO INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

5-AE409 – CARDIO INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

5-AE410 – INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

5-AE411 – INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

5-AE412 – INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

5-AE511 – INTERIOR DETAILS

5-AE512 – DETAILS

5-AE515 – CARDIO CASEWORK DETAILS

5-AE601 – DOOR SCHEDULE

5-AE602 – DOOR DETAILS

5-AF101 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLANS - FINISHES

5-AF102 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN – FINISHES

5-AF103 – PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN – FINISHES

5-AF104 – PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLANS – SIGNAGE AND WALL PROTECTION PLAN

5-AF105 – PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SIGNAGE AND WALL PROTECTION PLAN

5-AF401 – 3D VIEWS - INTERIORS

5-AF601 - ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

5-AF602 - ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE AND ROOM FINISH LEGEND

5-AF603 – SIGNAGE SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

5-AF604 – SIGNAGE DETAILS

EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS5-QH101 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLANS - EQUIPMENT

5-QH102 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLANS - EQUIPMENT

5-QH103 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - EQUIPMENT

5-QH104 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - EQUIPMENT

5-QH105 - EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

FIRE ALARM DRAWINGS

5-FA001 - GENERAL NOTES AND SCHEDULES

5-FA101 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - FIRE ALARM

5-FA102 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - FIRE ALARM

5-FA104 – PARTIAL ATTIC PLAN – RENOVATION - POWER

FIRE PROTECTION DRAWINGS

5-FX001 - FIRE PROTECTION NOTES, LEGENDS, AND SCHEDULES

5-FD101 - OVERALL SECOND FLOOR PLAN – DEMOLITION – FIRE PROTECTION

5-FX101 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION

5-FX102 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION

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5-FX103 – OVERALL ATTIC PLAN – FIRE PROTECTION

5-FX501 – FIRE PROTECTION NOTES, LEGENDS, AND SCHEDULES

PLUMBING DRAWINGS

5-PL001 - PLUMBING NOTES, LEGENDS, AND SCHEDULES

5-PD101 - OVERALL CRAWL SPACE PLAN - DEMOLITION

5-PD102 - OVERALL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

5-PD103 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

5-PD104 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION

5-PD105 - OVERALL ATTIC PLAN - DEMOLITION

5-PL101 - OVERALL CRAWL SPACE PLAN - SUPPLY AND WASTE WATER PIPING

5-PL102 - OVERALL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - SUPPLY AND WASTE WATER PIPING

5-PL103 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - WASTE AND VENT PIPING

5-PL104 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - WASTE AND VENT PIPING

5-PL105 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - SUPPLY PIPING

5-PL106 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - SUPPLY PIPING

5-PL107 - OVERALL ATTIC PLAN - VENT PIPING

5-PG101 - OVERALL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - MEDICAL GAS PIPING

5-PG102 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - MEDICAL GAS PIPING

5-PG103 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - MEDICAL GAS PIPING

5-PG104 - OVERALL ATTIC PLAN - MEDICAL GAS PIPING

5-PL501 – PLUMBING NOTES, LEGENDS, AND SCHEDULES

5-PL701 – WASTE AND VENT ISOMETRIC

5-PL702 – DOMESTIC SUPPLY AND MEDICAL GAS ISOMETRIC

MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

5-MH001 - GENERAL NOTES & LEGENDS

5-MD101 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLANS - DEMOLITION - DUCTWORK

5-MD102 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION - DUCTWORK

5-MD103 - PARTIAL ATTIC PLANS - DEMOLITION - DUCTWORK

5-MD104 - PARTIAL ATTIC PLAN - DEMOLITION - DUCTWORK

5-MD105 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLANS - DEMOLITION - MECHANICAL PIPING

5-MD106 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION - MECHANICAL PIPING

5-MH100 – FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PLANS

5-MH101 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLANS - DUCTWORK

5-MH102 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DUCTWORK

5-MH103 - PARTIAL ATTIC PLANS - DUCTWORK

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5-MH104 - PARTIAL ATTIC PLAN - DUCTWORK

5-MP101 - PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR PLANS - MECHANICAL PIPING

5-MP102 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - MECHANICAL PIPING

5-MH501 - DETAILS

5-MH502 - DETAILS

5-MH601 - SCHEDULES

5-MI701 - CONTROLS SCHEMATICS AND CONTROL POINTS

5-MI702 – CONTROLS SCHEMATICS AND CONTROL POINTS

ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

5-EG001 - ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS AND NOTES

5-ED101 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLANS - DEMOLITION

5-ED102 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLANS - DEMOLITION

5-EL101 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - LIGHTING

5-EL102 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - LIGHTING

5-EP101 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLANS - POWER

5-EP102 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - POWER

5-EP103 - PARTIAL FLOOR PLANS – POWER – BUILDING 5, ATTIC

5-EP104 - PARTIAL ATTIC PLAN – RENOVATION - POWER

5-EY101 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - SYSTEMS

5-EY102 - PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR PLAN - SYSTEMS

5-EE401 - ENLARGED ELECTRICAL PLANS

5-EE501 - ELECTRICAL DETAILS

5-EE601 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SCHEDULE

5-EE602 – PANEL SCHEDULES

5-EE603 – PANEL SCHEDULES

5-EE604 – PANEL SCHEDULES

5-EE605 – PANEL SCHEDULES

5-EE606 – PANEL SCHEDULES

5-EE701 – ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAM

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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, including demolition and removal of existing building materials, and furnish labor and materials to perform interior renovation work, roofing work, dormer work, and additional supporting work for the second floor renovation of Building 5B North and 5B East, as required by drawings and specifications.

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

C. The architectural and engineering office of Harrell Design Group, PC, as Architect-Engineers (AE), will render certain technical and advisory services during construction. Such services shall be considered advisory to the Government. AE services shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the

Government without affirmations by the Contracting Officer or his/her/their duly authorized representative(s).

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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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Project renovates approximately 19,900 square feet of the second floor of Building

5B at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia. 5B

North, with approximately 9,950 square feet, will serve as a new cardiology service wing and 5B East, with approximately 9,950 square feet, will serve as a new pulmonary, home oxygen, and telemetry service wing. Center areas between 5B North and 5B East provide shared support and lobby services. Work includes infrastructure upgrades to plumbing, medical gas, fire alarm, fire protection, mechanical, and electrical systems. A new air handling unit is installed in the attic, which requires changes to the existing attic dormers. New equipment includes modular, built-in office furniture, medical equipment, and construction related to installing built-in medical equipment.

B. ITEM II, DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1: Remove all solid surface windowsills from all exterior windows. Replace solid surface windowsills with painted gypsum board in all locations except bathrooms.

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.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to

01 00 00 -3 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. Guards:

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

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

D. 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.

E. 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”.

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

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

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

Officer upon request.

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

Contracting Officer.

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

VA.

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

7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted

24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

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2. A limited number of 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.

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, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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E. Workers are subject to rules of Medical Center 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, always.

G. Execute work 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. 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 workdays. Provide unobstructed access to

Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

01 00 00 -7 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 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 COR as follows:

1. See phasing drawing for graphical explanation and additional notes.

2. Construction Duration: 24 months from notice to proceed to Final

Acceptance.

3. Phasing Description:

A. Phase I: 5B East Wing – shall be vacated by Government prior to start of project. Contractor demolishes existing 5B East spaces to construct the new Pulmonary /Home Oxygen

Service/Telemetry Clinic. The new air handler is installed in the 5B East attic, which requires changes to existing dormers.

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To provide electrical upgrades, some work is required 5B North at the start of Phase I. During 5B East construction, 5B North remains VA-occupied for 10 months after notice to proceed.

B. Phase II: 5B North – 10 months after notice to proceed, VA relocates 5B North occupants to other area(s) of the hospital and then turns 5B North over to the Contractor. In Phase II, Contractor retains control of 5B East, and initiates work on

5B North. Thus, in Phase II, Contractor controls 5B East and

5B North. Similar to 5B East, in Phase II, Contractor demolishes existing spaces in 5B North to renovate for new

Cardiology Clinic.

J. Building 5 first floor remains occupied during the entire performance of work; but immediate areas of first alterations will be vacated by VA on a temporary, room-by-room, after-hours basis only, to sequentially install overhead, sanitary plumbing.

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 the

Department of Veterans Affairs, like 5B North, so that Medical

Center operations will continue during the construction period.

K. When a building portion is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance. Therefore:

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1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum indoor temperature of 60 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 plan 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

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

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

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

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the 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. All open cores and openings in the floor and attic that remain after abandoned pipes are removed, or that that pre-exist this project shall be filled with concrete per typical details provided on the drawings.

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

O. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of

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ROADWAYS.

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

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

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

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

3. 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).

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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 and exterior wall 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 to 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 always, 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 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

01 00 00 -13 prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Relocate and store such items in locations 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)- NOT USED

1.10 RESTORATION--NOT USED

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter, or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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 because 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.

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C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS"

(FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions, or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to

Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make non-destructive explorations of their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES – NOT USED

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK - NOT USED

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of

Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the warranty management plan.

Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan 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 a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9-month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, 01 00 00 -16 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.

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.

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

Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the

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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, 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 workdays 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

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

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

d) Code 3-Doors

Overhead doors not operational.

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

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-Gas

Leaks and pipeline breaks.

i) Code 1-Heat

Power failure affecting heat.

j) Code 1-Plumbing

Hot water heater failure.

2) Leaking water supply pipes

k) Code 2-Plumbing

Flush valves not operating properly

Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

Toilet leaking at base.

l) Code 3- Plumbing

Leaky faucets.

m) Code 3-Interior

Floors damaged.

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Paint chipping or peeling.

Casework damaged.

n) Code 1-Roof Leaks

Damage to property is occurring.

o) Code 2-Water (Exterior)

No water to facility.

p) Code 2-Water (Hot)

No hot water in portion of building listed.

q) 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

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

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1.16 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.

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1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor will not be allowed the use of existing elevators.

Outside type hoist shall be used by Contractor…