580-23-110 Phase I Specifications.pdf

580-23-110 | MEDVAMC Upgrade MICU-CCU 3rd Floor Michael E. DeBakey VAMC Building 100 – Houston, TX

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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 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11-21 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-23 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

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE – NOT USED

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES – NOT USED

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 04-22 08 42 43 ICU Entrances 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-22 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21

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08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-22 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 68 00 Carpeting 01-21 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

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 08-20 11 73 10 Medical Boom and Service Column

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21 12 36 00 Countertops 12-23

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 12-22 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 05-23 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 05-23

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DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 03-23

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 03-23 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 03-23 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 03-23 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-23 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-23 23 84 00 Humidity Control Equipment 03-23

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 11-22

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

GENERAL

1 GI000 COVER SHEET

2 GI001 SHEET INDEX

3 GI002 GENERAL INFORMATION

4 GI003 ICRA CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

5 GI010 GENERAL PHASING NOTES

GENERAL – PHASE I

6 GI004 SHEET INDEX - PHASE 1

7 GI011 PHASING PLAN - PHASE 1

ENVIRONMENTAL – PHASE I

8 HA100 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS - LEVEL THREE MICU - PHASE 1

STRUCTURAL – PHASE I

9 SA001 GENERAL NOTES & SPECIAL INSPECTIONS - PHASE 1

10 SF101 3RD LEVEL INTERSTITIAL FRAMING PLAN - PHASE 1

11 SF102 4TH LEVEL FRAMING PLAN - PHASE 1

12 SF301 FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS - PHASE 1

ARCHITECTURAL – PHASE I

13 AS001 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN - PHASE 1

14 AD011 DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 1

15 AD111 DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE 1

16 AE001 PARTITION TYPES - PHASE 1

17 AE101 REFERENCE PLAN - PHASE 1

18 AC131 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE 1

19 AE401 ENLARGED PLANS - TYPICAL PATIENT ROOMS & PATIENT ROOM 3C-450 -

PHASE 1

20 AE402 ENLARGED PLANS - ISO ROOMS 3C-470A, 3C-484A, & PATIENT ROOM 3C-

464 - PHASE 1

21 AE403 ENLARGED PLANS - 3C-461 & 3C-475 - PHASE 1

22 AE601 DOOR SCHEDULE & DETAILS - PHASE 1

23 AF711 FINISH SCHEDULE - PHASE 1

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FIRE PROTECTION – PHASE I

24 FA001 FIRE ALARM NOTES MATRIX AND RISER DIAGRAM - PHASE 1

25 FA101 FIRE ALARM PLAN - PHASE 1

26 FA501 FIRE ALARM DETAILS - PHASE 1

27 FX001 FIRE SUPPRESSION GENERAL NOTES AND LEGEND - PHASE 1

28 FX101 FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN - PHASE 1

29 FX501 FIRE SPRINKLER DETAILS - PHASE 1

PLUMBING – PHASE I

30 P-000 PLUMBING LEGEND - PHASE 1

31 PPD100 DOMESTIC WATER DEMOLITION PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 1

32 PLD100 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 1A

33 PGD100 MEDICAL GAS PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 1

34 PP100 DOMESTIC WATER PLUMBING PLAN - PHASE 1A

35 PL100 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PLAN - PHASE 1A

36 PG100 MEDICAL GAS PIPING PLAN - PHASE 1

37 P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS

38 P-601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL – PHASE I

39 M-000 LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS - PHASE 1

40 MHD100 MECHANICAL HVAC DUCT DEMO PLAN - PHASE 1A

41 MHD101 MECHANICAL HVAC DUCT DEMO PLAN - PHASE 1B

42 MHD102 MECHANICAL HVAC DUCT DEMO PLAN - PHASE 1C

43 MPD100 MECHANICAL PIPING DEMO PLAN - PHASE 1A

44 MPD101 MECHANICAL PIPING DEMO PLAN - PHASE 1B

45 MH100 MECHANICAL HVAC DUCT PLAN - PHASE 1A

46 MH101 MECHANICAL HVAC DUCT PLAN - PHASE 1B

47 MH102 MECHANICAL HVAC DUCT PLAN - PHASE 1C

48 MH103 BLDG 100 - MECHANICAL ROOM DUCT COORDINATION

49 MH104 MECHANICAL HVAC ROOF PLAN

50 MH105 MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING INTERSTITIAL SPACE - PHASE 1

51 MP100 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - PHASE 1A

52 MP101 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - PHASE 1B

53 M-200 MECHANICAL HEATING HOT WATER FLOW DIAGRAM

54 M-400 MECHANICAL ROOM ENLARGED HVAC DUCT DEMO PLANS - PHASE 1

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55 M-401 MECHANICAL ROOM ENLARGED PIPING DEMO PLANS - PHASE 1

56 M-402 MECHANICAL ROOM ENLARGED HVAC DUCT PLANS - PHASE 1

57 M-403 MECHANICAL ROOM ENLARGED PIPING PLANS - PHASE 1

58 M-404 ENLARGED PATIENT BEDROOM - PHASE 1

59 M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS - PHASE 1

60 M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS - PHASE 1

61 M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES - PHASE 1

62 M-701 MECHANICAL CONTROLS - PHASE 1

63 M-702 MECHANICAL CONTROLS - PHASE 1

64 M-703 MECHANICAL CONTROLS - PHASE 1

ELECTRICAL – PHASE I

65 E-011 ELECTRICAL LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS - PHASE 1

66 ED111 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION POWER PLAN - PHASE 1

67 ED112 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION LIGHTING PLAN - PHASE 1

68 EP111 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - PHASE 1

69 EP112 ELECTRICAL ROOF PLAN - PHASE 1

70 EL111 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - PHASE 1

71 E-411 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLANS - PHASE 1

72 E-412 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLANS - PHASE 1

73 E-511 ELECTRICAL DETAILS - PHASE 1

74 E-611 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - PHASE 1

75 E-612 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - PHASE 1

TELECOMMUNICATIONS – PHASE I

76 T-001 TELECOMMUNICATIONS COVER SHEET - PHASE 1

77 TD101 BLDG 100 - LEVEL 3 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN -

PHASE 1

78 T-101 BLDG 100 - LEVEL 3 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 1

79 T-102 BLDG 100 - LEVEL 3 INTERSTITIAL - TELECOMMUNICATIONS FLOOR PLAN -

PHASE 1

80 T-501 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS - PHASE 1

81 T-601 TELECOMMUNICATIONS RISERS - PHASE 1

GENERAL – PHASE II

82 GI005 SHEET INDEX - PHASE 2

83 GI012 PHASING PLAN - PHASE 2

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ENVIRONMENTAL – PHASE II

84 HA101 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS - LEVEL FIVE SICU - PHASE 2

STRUCTURAL – PHASE II

85 SA002 GENERAL NOTES & SPECIAL INSPECTIONS - PHASE 2

86 SF103 5TH LEVEL INTERSTITIAL FRAMING PLAN - PHASE 2

87 SF104 6TH LEVEL FRAMING PLAN - PHASE 2

88 SF302 FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS - PHASE 2

ARCHITECTURAL – PHASE II

89 AS002 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN - PHASE 2

90 AD012 DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2

91 AD112 DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE 2

92 AE102 REFERENCE PLAN - PHASE 2

93 AC132 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE 2

94 AE404 ENLARGED PLANS - TYPICAL BED CUBICLES & ISO ROOM 5A-144A - PHASE

95 AE405 ENLARGED PLANS - ISO ROOMS 5A-130, 5A-150A, & 5A-164 - PHASE 2

96 AE602 DOOR SCHEDULE & DETAILS - PHASE 2

97 AF712 FINISH SCHEDULE - PHASE 2

FIRE PROTECTION – PHASE II

98 FA002 FIRE ALARM NOTES MATRIX AND RISER DIAGRAM - PHASE 2

99 FA102 FIRE ALARM PLAN - PHASE 2

100 FA502 FIRE ALARM DETAILS - PHASE 2

101 FX002 FIRE SUPPRESSION GENERAL NOTES AND LEGEND - PHASE 2

102 FX102 FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN - PHASE 2

103 FX502 FIRE SPRINKLER DETAILS - PHASE 2

PLUMBING – PHASE II

104 P-001 PLUMBING LEGEND - PHASE 2

105 PGD101 MEDICAL GAS PIPING DEMO PLAN - PHASE 2

106 PP101 DOMESTIC WATER PLUMBING PLAN

107 PG101 MEDICAL GAS PIPING PLAN - PHASE 2

108 P-502 PLUMBING DETAILS

109 P-602 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

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MECHANICAL – PHASE II

110 M-001 LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS - PHASE 2

111 MHD103 MECHANICAL HVAC DUCT DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2A

112 MHD104 MECHANICAL HVAC DUCT DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2B

113 MHD105 MECHANICAL HVAC DUCT DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2C

114 MPD102 MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2A

115 MPD103 MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE 2B

116 MH106 MECHANICAL HVAC DUCT PLAN - PHASE 2A

117 MH107 MECHANICAL HVAC DUCT PLAN - PHASE 2B

118 MH108 MECHANICAL HVAC DUCT PLAN - PHASE 2C

119 MH109 MECHANICAL ROOM DUCT COORDINATION - PHASE 2

120 MH110 MECHANICAL HVAC ROOF VIEW - PHASE 2

121 MH111 MECHANICAL INTERSTITIAL SPACE - PHASE 2

122 MP103 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - PHASE 2A

123 MP104 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - PHASE 2B

124 M-201 MECHANICAL HEATING HOT WATER FLOW DIAGRAM

125 M-405 MECHANICAL ROOM ENLARGED HVAC DUCT DEMO PLANS - PHASE 2

126 M-406 MECHANICAL ROOM ENLARGED HVAC PIPING DEMO PLANS - PHASE 2

127 M-407 MECHANICAL ROOM ENLARGED HVAC DUCT PLANS - PHASE 2

128 M-408 MECHANICAL ROOM ENLARGED HVAC PIPING PLANS - PHASE 2

129 M-409 ENLARGED PATIENT BEDROOM - PHASE 2

130 M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS - PHASE 2

131 M-504 MECHANICAL DETAILS - PHASE 2

132 M-602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES - PHASE 2

133 M-704 MECHANICAL CONTROLS - PHASE 2

134 M-705 MECHANICAL CONTROLS - PHASE 2

135 M-706 MECHANICAL CONTROLS - PHASE 2

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ELECTRICAL – PHASE II

136 E-021 ELECTRICAL LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS - PHASE 2

137 ED121 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 2

138 ED122 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION LIGHTING PLAN - PHASE 2

139 EP121 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - PHASE 2

140 EP122 ELECTRICAL ROOF PLAN - PHASE 2

141 EL121 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - PHASE 2

142 E-421 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLANS - PHASE 2

143 E-521 ELECTRICAL DETAILS - PHASE 2

144 E-621 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - PHASE 2

145 E-622 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - PHASE 2

TELECOMMUNICATIONS – PHASE II

146 T-002 TELECOMMUNICATIONS COVER SHEET - PHASE 2

147 TD102 BLDG 100 - LEVEL 5 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN -

PHASE 2

148 T-103 BLDG 100 - LEVEL 5 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS FLOOR PLAN - PHASE 2

149 T-104 BLDG 100 - LEVEL 5 INTERSTITIAL - TELECOMMUNICATIONS FLOOR PLAN -

PHASE 2

150 T-502 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS - PHASE 2

151 T-602 TELECOMMUNICATIONS RISERS - PHASE 2

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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 construction area as indicated in the scope of work for operations, including demolition and removal of existing finishes, assemblies, and systems, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the Upgrade of the Building 100 3rd Floor

MICU-CCU 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 H2B, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by

Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the

COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three 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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, BASE BID: Work includes general interior construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing finishes and assemblies and certain other items.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: BASE BID except delete installation of new flooring and base.

C. ALTERNATE NO.2: BASE BID and ALTERNATE 1 and provide alternative AHU as indicated in Mechanical Drawings.

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ALTERNATE NO. 3: BASE BID, ALTERNATE 1, ALTERNATE 2, and delete humidification system from project. Reference Mechanical drawings for scope.

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 inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

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

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

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

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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 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.

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

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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 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 .

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

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materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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

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

2. 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.

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

I. Phasing:

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

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to 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 dates on which the Contractor intends to

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accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Set up phasing by buildings, wings, floors, or areas in

J. Building No. 100 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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

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

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

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

1. Contractor shall maintain 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.

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

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

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 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.

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payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

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

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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.

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

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

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4).

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

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

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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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.

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

[Chief Engineer][Chief of Facilities Management] within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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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 at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit two sets of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

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

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

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

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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 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.

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

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

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

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

d) Code 3-Doors

Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e) Code 1-Electrical

Power failure (entire area or any building operational after

1600 hours).

Security lights.

Smoke detectors.

f) Code 2-Electrical

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 1-Gas

Leaks and pipeline breaks.

h) Code 1-Heat

Power failure affecting heat.

i) Code 1-Plumbing

Hot water heater failure.

2) Leaking water supply pipes

j) Code 2-Plumbing

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Flush valves not operating properly

Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

Toilet leaking at base.

k) Code 3- Plumbing

Leaky faucets.

l) Code 3-Interior

Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling.

Casework damaged.

m) Code 2-Water (Hot)

No hot water in portion of building listed.

n) 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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1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

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

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

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

Vibrations 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

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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.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Contractor will not be allowed the use of existing elevators. Outside type hoist shall be used by Contractor for transporting materials and equipment.

B. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

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

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

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Contractor may use elevators as indicated by COR for for daily use between the hours of 6 am and 4 pm and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans

Affairs.

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

a) Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b) Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside…