561-20-101 - EOVAMC - Bid Documents - Specifications - Combined - Updated 2-13.pdf

Upgrade Heating System Phase 1

Project Number: 561-20-101

Bid Documents

Specifications

Northeast Infrastructure, LLC

34 Brown Street

Honesdale, PA 18431

March 7, 2024

VA NJ Healthcare System

East Orange Campus

385 Tremont Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018

Project No. 561-20-101 Bid Documents

VA Medical Center, East Orange, NJ 03-07-2024

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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 11-21

01 32 00 Construction Documentation 09-23

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

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-21

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

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

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 01-21

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

(NOT USED)

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-22

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-21

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

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DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam

Generation

04-20

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 04-22

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 04-22

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 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20

23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 04-20 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

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 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

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

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL:

GI-01 COVER SHEET

CIVIL:

CS-01 CAMPUS SITE PLAN

PHASING:

GC-100 BUILDING 1 LEVEL C WINGS B & C PHASING PLAN

GC-101 BUILDING 1 LEVELS B, A, 1 & 2 WING B PHASING

PLANS

GC-102 BUILDING 1 LEVELS 3, 4, 5 & 6 WING B PHASING

PLANS

GC-103 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 7 PHASING PLAN

GC-104 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 8 PHASING PLAN

GC-105 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 9 PHASING PLAN

GC-106 BUILDING 1 LEVELS 10, 11, 12 & 13 WING B

PHASING PLANS

GC-107 BUILDING 1 PENTHOUSE LEVELS A & B WING B

PHASING PLANS

ICRA:

ICRA-00 ICRA GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ICRA-01 BUILDING 1 LEVEL C WINGS B & C ICRA

CLASSIFICATION PLAN & DETAILS

ICRA-02 BUILDING 1 LEVELS B, A, 1 & 2 WING B ICRA

CLASSIFICATION PLANS

ICRA-03 BUILDING 1 LEVELS 3, 4, 5 & 6 WING B ICRA

CLASSIFICATION PLANS

ICRA-04 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 7 ICRA CLASSIFICATION PLAN

ICRA-05 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 8 ICRA CLASSIFICATION PLAN

ICRA-06 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 9 ICRA CLASSIFICATION PLAN

Drawing No. Title

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ICRA CONTINUED:

ICRA-07 BUILDING 1 LEVELS 10, 11, 12 & 13 WING B ICRA

CLASSIFICATION PLANS

ICRA-08 BUILDING 1 PENTHOUSE LEVELS A & B WING B ICRA

CLASSIFICATION PLANS

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT:

HA-1 GENERAL ASBESTOS NOTES

HA-2 BUILDING 1 LEVEL C NEW MECH ROOM ASBESTOS

ABATEMENT PLAN

HA-3 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 7 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN

HA-4 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 8 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN

HA-5 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 9 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PLAN

HA-6 BUILDING 1 ACM NOTES

STRUCTURAL:

S-100 BUILDING 1 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES & TYPICAL

DETAILS

S-101 BUILDING 1 STRUCTURAL FRAMING PLANS

S-301 BUILDING 1 STRUCTURAL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL:

A-001 BUILDING 1 ABBREVIATIONS & GENERAL NOTES

AD-101 BUILDING 1 - LEVEL C - WINGS B & C FLOOR PLAN -

REMOVALS

AD-102 BUILDING 1 - LEVEL B - WING B FLOOR PLAN -

REMOVALS

AD-103 BUILDING 1 - LEVEL A - WING B FLOOR PLAN -

REMOVALS

AD-104 BUILDING 1 - LEVELS 1-6 FLOOR PLAN/REFLECTED

CEILING PLAN - REMOVALS

AD-105 BUILDING 1 - LEVEL 7 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN -

REMOVALS

AD-106 BUILDING 1 - LEVEL 8 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN –

REMOVALS

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ARCHITECTURAL CONTINUED:

AD-107 BUILDING 1 - LEVEL 9 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN -

REMOVALS

AD-108 BUILDING 1 - LEVELS 8-13 - WING B FLOOR PLANS /

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - REMOVALS

A-101 BUILDING 1 - LEVEL C - WING C FLOOR PLAN - NEW

A-102 BUILDING 1 - LEVEL B - WING B FLOOR PLAN - NEW

A-103 BUILDING 1 - LEVEL A - WING B FLOOR PLAN - NEW

A-104 BUILDING 1 - LEVELS 1-6 - WING B FLOOR PLAN -

NEW

A-105 BUILDING 1 - LEVEL 7 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN -

NEW

A-106 BUILDING 1 - LEVEL 8 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN -

NEW

A-107 BUILDING 1 - LEVEL 9 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN -

NEW

A-108 BUILDING 1 - LEVELS 8-13 - WING B FLOOR PLAN -

NEW

A-501 BUILDING 1 SECTIONS

A-601 BUILDING 1 SCHEDULES & DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION:

FX-001 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 7 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

FX-002 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 8 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

FX-003 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 9 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

MECHANICAL:

M-001 GENERAL MECHANICAL SYMBOLS & NOTES

M-002 GENERAL MECHANICAL ABBREVIATIONS

MD-100 BUILDING 1 LEVEL C WINGS B & C & LEVEL B WING B

MECHANICAL ROOM DEMOLITION PLANS

MD-101 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 7 MECHANICAL HVAC DEMOLITION

PLAN

MD-102 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 8 MECHANICAL HVAC DEMOLITION

PLAN

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MECHANICAL CONTINUED:

MD-103 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 9 MECHANICAL HVAC DEMOLITION

PLAN

MD-104 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 7 MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION

PLAN

MD-105 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 8 MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION

PLAN

MD-106 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 9 MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION

PLAN

MH-100 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 7 MECHANICAL HVAC NEW WORK

PLAN

MH-101 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 8 MECHANICAL HVAC NEW WORK

PLAN

MH-102 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 9 MECHANICAL HVAC NEW WORK

PLAN

MP-100 BUILDING 1 LEVEL C WING C MECH ROOM C-124 STEAM

& CONDENSATE PIPING NEW WORK PLANS

MP-101 BUILDING 1 LEVEL C WING B NEW MECH ROOM STEAM &

CONDENSATE PIPING NEW WORK PLANS

MP-102 BUILDING 1 LEVELS B, A, 1 & 2 WING B MECHANICAL

PIPING NEW WORK PLANS

MP-103 BUILDING 1 LEVELS 3, 4, 5 & 6 WING B MECHANICAL

PIPING NEW WORK PLANS

MP-104 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 7 MECHANICAL PIPING NEW WORK

PLAN

MP-105 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 7 NEW MECHANICAL ROOM

MECHANICAL PIPING NEW WORK ENLARGED PLAN

MP-106 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 8 MECHANICAL PIPING NEW WORK

PLAN

MP-107 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 9 MECHANICAL PIPING NEW WORK

PLAN

MP-108 BUILDING 1 LEVELS 10, 11, 12 & 13 WING B

MECHANICAL PIPING NEW WORK PLANS

MP-109 BUILDING 1 PENTHOUSE LEVELS A & B WING B

MECHANICAL PIPING NEW WORK PLANS

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MECHANICAL CONTINUED:

MP-110 BUILDING 1 STEAM & CONDENSATE PIPING RISER

DIAGRAMS

MH-500 MECHANICAL DETAILS 1

MH-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS 2

MH-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS 3

MH-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS 4

MH-504 MECHANICAL DETAILS 5

MH-505 MECHANICAL DETAILS 6

MH-506 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES 1

MH-507 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES 2

MH-508 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES 3

MH-509 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES 4

MI-510 CONTROLS 1

MI-511 CONTROLS 2

MI-512 CONTROLS 3

MI-513 CONTROLS 4

MI-514 CONTROLS 5

MI-515 CONTROLS 6

MI-516 CONTROLS 7

MI-517 CONTROLS 8

ELECTRICAL:

E-001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS, NOTES, & ABBREVIATIONS

ED-100 BUILDING 1 LEVEL C WINGS B & C ELECTRICAL

DEMOLITION PLAN

ED-101 BUILDING 1 LEVELS A, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 WING B

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

ED-102 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 7 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

ED-103 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 8 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

ED-104 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 9 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

ED-500 PARTIAL DEMOLITION ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

ED-600 BUILDING 1 DEMOLITION PANELBOARD SCHEDULES

E-100 BUILDING 1 LEVEL C WINGS B & C ELECTRICAL NEW

WORK PLAN

E-101 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 7 ELECTRICAL NEW WORK PLAN

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ELECTRICAL CONTINUED:

E-102 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 7 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL NEW WORK

PLAN

E-103 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 8 ELECTRICAL NEW WORK PLAN

E-104 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 9 ELECTRICAL NEW WORK PLAN

E-500 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-501 PARTIAL NEW WORK ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS

E-600 BUILDING 1 NEW WORK PANELBOARD SCHEDULES 1

E-601 BUILDING 1 NEW WORK PANELBOARD SCHEDULES 2

ET-100 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 7 SPECIAL SYSTEMS DEMOLITION

PLAN

ET-101 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 8 SPECIAL SYSTEMS DEMOLITION

PLAN

ET-102 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 9 SPECIAL SYSTEMS DEMOLITION

PLAN

ET-103 BUILDING 1 LEVEL C WINGS B & C SPECIAL SYSTEMS

NEW WORK PLAN & PARTIAL CONTROLS WIRING

DIAGRAMS

ET-104 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 7 SPECIAL SYSTEMS NEW WORK

PLAN

ET-105 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 7 ENLARGED SPECIAL SYSTEMS NEW

WORK PLAN & PARTIAL CONTROLS WIRING DIAGRAM

ET-106 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 8 SPECIAL SYSTEMS NEW WORK

PLAN

ET-107 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 8 PARTIAL CONTROLS WIRING

DIAGRAM

ET-108 BUILDING 1 LEVEL 9 SPECIAL SYSTEMS NEW WORK

PLAN & PARTIAL CONTROLS WIRING DIAGRAM

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for upgrade the heating system, adding steam and condensate lines, insulations, valves, packaged condensate pumps, tank receiver, pressure reducing valve stations, hydronic pumps, heat exchangers, and fan coil units include heating hot water coils and cooling chilled water coils, control valves, pipes and supports piping, controls, and electrical wiring as required by drawings and specifications.

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

COR.

C. Offices of Northeast Infrastructure, LLC, 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 the COR.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, and necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

B. ITEM II, MECHANICAL WORK: work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the required mechanical construction work on this project. Including steam and condensate piping, pressure reducing valve stations, fan coils, insulation, construction of valves, anchors, guides, drip and traps, dirt pockets, drains cathodic protection, piping, controls, supports, and related items.

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C. ITEM III, ELECTRICAL WORK: work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project. Including electrical connections, devices, panels, conduits, wiring for packaged ground condensate pump, and related items.

D. ALTERNATE NO.1: BASE BID except omit indicated work on drawing MP-100.

This includes insulation of existing steam and condensate piping in mechanical room C-124 and replace any leaking connection/ valve in the existing piping.

E. ALTERNATE NO.2: BASE BID except omit abating asbestos heat shield insulation located behind steam radiators, and repairing/ repainting the wall where the existing steam radiator was once located. If this alternate is chosen, the existing cover for the steam radiator will be reinstalled upon removal of the steam radiator and associated piping.

F. ALTERNATE NO. 3: BASE BID except omit removing existing steam radiators and capping associated steam piping. If this alternate is selected, ALTERNATE NO. 2 must also be selected. This alternate does not apply to rooms 7-199, 7-195, 7-129, 7-185, 7-178, 7-177, 7-176, 8-189G, 8-189F, 8-189E, 8-189D, 8-189C, 8-185, 8-178, 8-142, 8-131A, 8-131, 9-200, 9-

199A, 9-198B, 9-198A, 9-197, 9-192, 9-188, 9-172, 9-171, 9-169, 9-168, 9-167, 9-162, 9-159, 9-158B, 9-158A, and 9-157 as indicated on the mechanical drawings.

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. VA will provide proper procedure for badging.

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

3. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all subcontractors 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 COR 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 COR. 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 COR.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the 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 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 COR upon request.

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

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

6. Notify COR 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.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. A limited number of(2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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

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C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

G. 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:

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

H. 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 the Medical Center Director, COR, and

Contractor, as follows:

Phase 0 (Zero):

In phase 0 general contractor must do the following:

• All field investigation.

• Provide all applicable submittals for the project. This includes but is not limited to submittals for materials and equipment.

• Contractor will not be allowed to start project until all submittals are approved or approved as noted.

• The approximate duration time for this phase 90 days.

Refer to section 1.3 of specification 01 00 00 and mechanical drawings for information regarding bid deduct alternates.

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Phase I (One):

All demolition and the new work in the dumb-waiter shaft shall be done in this phase during normal operation business hours (6:00AM to

6:00PM) which include the following:

• Remove all accessories related to the dumb-waiter shaft, see construction documents for the work associated.

• Installation of all steam pipes and condensate pipes risers in the dumb-waiter shaft and all associated take of pipes, pipes supports and anchors,

• Installation of all new full doors and access doors to the shaft and the grading in some of the floors. See the construction documents for the work associated with.

• Installation of all steam pipes and pressure reducing valve station in level C. Final connection to the main steam header shall be coordinated with VA project COR.

• Demolition of the existing walls in the new mechanical room in level 7 to accommodate the new mechanical room layout.

• Installation of the steam and condensate pipes from the new steam pipes riser to the mechanical room in level 7.

• Installation of steam pipes relief vents.

• See contractor drawings documents for specific work associated.

• The approximate duration time for this phase is 90 days.

Phase II (Two):

• All work for the fan coil units to be done in the heating season

(October-March), the suites will remain operational during construction. Off-hour work will be required (outside of normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 6:00AM to 6:00PM).

• Installation of hot water distribution system. The suites will remain operational during construction. Off-hour work will be required.

• Contractor shall provide balancing report for the chilled water system and balancing report for the air system in 7th, 8th, and 9th floor prior to any demolition work.

• Work within the rooms will be done in sections, as requested by the VA COR. The installation path for the hot water piping system

01 00 00 - 8 and the new fan coil units will start at the mechanical room in sections as directed by the VA COR for the whole entire floor.

Phase III

• All work to be done in the cooling season (April-September), the suites will remain operational during construction. Off-hour work will be required (outside of normal business hours, Monday-

Friday, 6:00AM to 6:00PM).

• Working within the rooms will be done in sections, as requested by the VA COR.

• The work in this phase will be the removal of existing steam radiator and the cabinet behind the steam radiator with all asbestos behind it and the steam pipes associated. The removal of the steam pipes associated will be removed back to the main riser in floor below and caped.

• After removing the steam radiator, architectural modifications to the wall will occur before the installation of fin tube radiators.

3. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

4. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

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

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

J. 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 the 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 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

01 00 00 - 10 approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

K. 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.

L. 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.

M. 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.

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-

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

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

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

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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.

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 the 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 or adjacent to the

01 00 00 - 13 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 COR.

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 COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the

Contractor.

C. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

2. Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

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3. Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

4. Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

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 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.

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 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.

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C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned official document) to the

COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.12 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 COR 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 COR. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

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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.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the COR 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.

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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 COR 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 COR to proceed against the

Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the COR, the Contractor shall meet with the COR 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 COR for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

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

E. Following oral or written notification by the COR, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Overhead doors 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.

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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.

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 COR. 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.

B. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevator 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 the elevators are in proper condition.

Contractor may use freight elevators only. The Nos. 5 and 6, indicated on the contract drawings, in Building Nos. 1 are the only

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