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SUBMITTAL

June 26, 2025

CORRECT REUSABLE MEDICAL

EQUIPMENT STORAGE

HARRY S. TRUMAN VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

800 Hospital Drive

Columbia, MO 65201

VA Project #589A4-24-101 Alesia Project #165201002

PROJECT MANUAL

VOLUME 1

DIVISIONS 00-14

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Correct Reusable Medical Equipment Storage

Harry S. Truman Veterans Memorial Hospital, Columbia MO

VA Project No. 589A4-24-101 06-25-2025

SECTION 00 00 01

PROJECT TITLE PAGE

Project Name: Correct Reusable Medical Equipment Storage

VA Project No.: 589A4-24-101

Project Address: Harry S. Truman Veterans Memorial Hospital

800 Hospital Drive

Columbia, MO 65201-5297

Design Team/Responsibilities:

Coordinating Professional/

Architect: Alesia Architecture, P.C.

Coordinating Professional/

Supervising Architect: Richard J. Onken, AIA, EDAC, FHFI

Project Responsibility: Coordinating Professional, Architectural

Drawings: Sheets GI001 thru GI601, AE100 thru AE601, Specification Sections: Divisions 00 thru 14 (except Division 03 and 05

Sections by Structural Engineer as noted below)

Structural Engineer: Shaffer, Stevens & Schaap, P.C.

Lead Struct. Eng.: Donn Shaffer, PE

Drawings: Sheets SG001 thru SS601

Specification Sections: Sections 003053, 051200, 055000

(stamp/signature)

VA Project No. 589A4-24-101 06-25-2025

Fire/Plbg/Mech/Elect Astral Engineers, P.C.

Engineering:

Project Manager/

Lead Mech. Engineer: Eric DeSplinter, PE

Drawings: Sheets FA001 thru FA301, P001 thru P401, MH001 thru MH708, MP001 thru MP606

Specification Sections: Divisions 22 thru 23 and 28

Lead Elect. Engineer: James Lessard, PE

Drawings: Sheets E-001 thru E-502

Specification Sections: Division 26

Life Safety-HVAC Cx: Crux Consultants.

Project Manager: Shane Cherney, PE, CBCP

Commissioning Agent: Dustin Brand, PE

Specification Sections: Sections 019100, 230800, 260800

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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 00 01 Project Title Page 06-25

00 01 01 Table of Contents 06-24

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 00 10 Medical Center Requirements ---

01 00 10.01 Attachment A – VHA ICRA for Construction, Renovation and Maintenance, v. 1.2 (Oct. 2024) and Forms

01 00 10.02 Attachment B – Contractor/Subcontractor/Employee

Notification of Asbestos Form

01 00 10.02 Attachment C – Construction Project Welding-Cutting

Operations-Permit

01 00 10.04 Attachment D - Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSMs)-

Forms

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 01-24

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 05-24

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21

01 45 35.01 Attachment E – Schedule of Special Inspections ---

01 45 35.02 Attachment F – Statement of Special Inspections ---

01 56 00 Temporary Barriers and Enclosures 03-21

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 02-25

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

01 91 00.1 Attachment 1 – Commissioning Plan ---

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 41 19 Selective Demolition ---

00 01 10-2

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

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

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 04-22

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

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 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-21

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

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

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

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22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 31 11 Water Softeners 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

03-23

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

03-23

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

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

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 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 03-24

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 03-23

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-23

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-23

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

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-24

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 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-22

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (NOT USED)

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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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

VOLUME I

GENERAL INFORMATION

GI001 COVER SHEET – VOLUME I

GI002 INDEX OF DRAWINGS

GI003 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS AND GENERAL NOTES

GI004 SITE PLAN

INFECTION CONTROL - PHASING

GI100 BASEMENT FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL - INFECTION CONTROL -

PHASING

GI101 FIRST FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL - INFECTION CONTROL -

PHASING

GI102 SECOND FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL - INFECTION CONTROL -

PHASING

GI103 THIRD FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL - INFECTION CONTROL -

PHASING

GI104 FOURTH, FIFTH, SIXTH, MACH LVL & PH FLOOR PLANS - INFECTION

CONTROL - PHASING

GI601 NOTES AND DETAILS - INFECTION CONTROL

STRUCTURAL

SG001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

SS100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

SS101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

SS102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

SS103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL

SS104 BASEMENT FLOOR FRAMING PLAN, AREA E & F

SS105 FIRST FLOOR, ENLARGED PLANS

SS106 FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN, AREAS E & F

SS107 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

SS108 SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN, AREAS E & F

SS109 ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM PLAN - LOWER LEVEL

SS601 DETAILS

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ARCHITECTURAL

AE100 BASEMENT FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN – OVERALL

AE101 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – ACA BUILDING – AREAS E & F

AE102 FIRST FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN – OVERALL

AE103 SECOND FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN – OVERALL

AE104 THIRD FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN – OVERALL

AE105 FOURTH, FIFTH, SIXTH, MACHINE LEVEL & P.H. FLOOR PLANS –

OVERALL

AC100 BASEMENT FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN ACA BLDG-AREAS E & F

AC101 FIRST FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN, BLDG 1 AREA A

AC102 FIRST FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN, BLDG 1 AREA B

AC103 FIRST FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN, BLDG 1 AREAS C

AC104 FIRST FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN, BLDG 1 AREA D

AC105 FIRST FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN, ACA BLDG AREAS E & F

AC106 FIRST FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN, BLDG 1 AREA G

AC107 SECOND FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN, BLDG 1 AREA B

AC108 SECOND FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN, ACA BLDG AREAS E & F

AC109 THIRD FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN, BLDG 1 AREA A

AC110 THIRD FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN, BLDG 1 AREA B

AC111 THIRD FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN, BLDG 1 AREA C

AC112 THIRD FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN, BLDG 1 AREA D

AC113 THIRD FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN, ACA BLDG AREAS E & F

AC114 THIRD FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN AREA G

AC115 FOURTH AND SIXTH FLOOR – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE301 FIRST FLOOR - LARGE SCALE FLOOR & RCP'S, AREAS A,B,C

AE302 FIRST FLOOR - LARGE SCALE FLOOR & RCP'S, AREA D

AE303 FIRST FLOOR - LARGE SCALE FLOOR & RCP'S, AREAS E,F,G

AE304 FIRST FLOOR - LARGE SCALE FLOOR & RCP'S, AREA G

AE305 SECOND FLOOR - LARGE SCALE FLOOR & RCP'S, AREAS B,D,E,F

AE306 THIRD FLOOR - LARGE SCALE FLOOR & RCP'S, AREAS A,B,C,D,E,F

AE307 THIRD FLOOR - LARGE SCALE FLOOR & RCP'S, AREA G

AE601 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

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VOLUME II

GENERAL INFORMATION

GI005 COVER SHEET – VOLUME II

GI006 INDEX OF DRAWINGS

GI007 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS AND GENERAL NOTES

FIRE ALARM

FA001 FIRE ALARM COVER SHEET

FA100 FIRE ALARM - BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

FA101 FIRE ALARM - FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FA102 FIRE ALARM - SIXTH FLOOR PLAN

FAD201 FIRE ALARM - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - AREA E & F -

DEMOLITION

FAD202 FIRE ALARM - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - DEMOLITION

FA201 FIRE ALARM - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - AREA E & F -

REMODEL

FA202 FIRE ALARM - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - REMODEL

FA203 FIRE ALARM - PENTHOUSE FLOOR PLAN

FA301 FIRE ALARM DETAILS

PLUMBING

P001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET

P100 PLUMBING - BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

P101 PLUMBING - FIRST FLOOR PLAN

P102 PLUMBING - THIRD FLOOR PLAN

P103 PLUMBING – SIXTH FLOOR PLAN

PD201 PLUMBING - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - DEMOLITION

PD202 PLUMBING - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - DEMOLITION

PD203 PLUMBING - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN-PATHOLOGY- DEMOLITION

P201 PLUMBING - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - REMODEL

P202 PLUMBING - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - REMODEL

P203 PLUMBING - ENLARGED THIRD FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - REMODEL

P204 PLUMBING - PENTHOUSE FLOOR PLAN

P401 PLUMBING - DETAILS

VENTILATION

MH001 VENTILATION COVER SHEET

MH100 VENTILATION - BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

00 01 15 - 4

MH101 VENTILATION - FIRST FLOOR PLAN

MH102 VENTILATION - SECOND FLOOR PLAN

MH103 VENTILATION - THIRD FLOOR PLAN

MH104 VENTILATION – FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

MHD201 VENTILATION - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - AREA E & F –

DEMOLITION

MHD202 VENTILATION - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN - AREA E & F -

DEMOLITION

MHD203 VENTILATION - ENLARGED SECOND FLOOR PLAN - AREA E & F -

DEMOLITION

MHD204 VENTILATION - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PATHOLOGY –

DEMOLITION

MH201 ENLARGED BASEMENT AREA E & F FLOOR PLAN - REMODEL

MH202 ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR AREA E & F FLOOR PLAN - REMODEL

MH203 ENLARGED SECOND FLOOR AREA E & F FLOOR PLAN - REMODEL

MH204 VENTILATION - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN – PATHOLOGY-REMODEL

MH205 VENTILATION - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS

MH206 VENTILATION - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN ROOMS

MH207 VENTILATION - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN ROOMS

MH208 VENTILATION - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN ROOMS

MH209 VENTILATION - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN ROOMS

MH210 VENTILATION - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN ROOMS

MH211 VENTILATION - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN ROOMS

MH212 VENTILATION - ENLARGED SECOND FLOOR PLAN ROOMS

MH213 VENTILATION - ENLARGED SECOND FLOOR PLAN ROOMS

MH214 VENTILATION - ENLARGED THIRD FLOOR PLAN ROOMS

MH215 VENTILATION - ENLARGED THIRD FLOOR PLAN ROOMS

MH216 VENTILATION - ENLARGED FOURTH FLOOR PLAN ROOMS

MH301 VENTILATION SECTION VIEWS

MH401 VENTILATION DETAILS

MH402 VENTILATION DETAILS

MH501 VENTILATION SCHEDULES

MH502 VENTILATION SCHEDULES

MH701 VENTILATION CONTROLS

MH702 VENTILATION CONTROLS

MH703 VENTILATION CONTROLS

MH704 VENTILATION CONTROLS

MH705 VENTILATION CONTROLS

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MH706 VENTILATION CONTROLS

MH707 VENTILATION CONTROLS

MH708 VENTILATION CONTROLS

PIPING

MP001 PIPING COVER SHEET

MP100 PIPING - BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

MP101 PIPING - FIRST FLOOR PLAN

MP102 PIPING - SECOND FLOOR PLAN

MP103 PIPING - THIRD FLOOR PLAN

MP104 PIPING - SIXTH FLOOR PLAN

MPD201 PIPING - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - AREA E & F -

DEMOLITION

MPD202 PIPING - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN - AREA E & F -

DEMOLITION

MPD203 PIPING - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - DEMOLITION

MPD204 PIPING - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS – DEMOLITION –

DEDUCT #1

MPD205 PIPING - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS – DEMOLITION –

DEDUCT #2

MPD206 PIPING - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - DEMOLITION

MPD207 PIPING - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PATHOLOGY - DEMOLITION

MPD208 PIPING - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - DEMOLITION

MPD209 PIPING - ENLARGED THIRD FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - DEMOLITION

MP201 PIPING - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - AREA E & F -

REMODEL

MP202 PIPING - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN - AREA E & F - REMODEL

MP203 PIPING - ENLARGED SECOND FLOOR PLAN - AREA E & F - REMODEL

MP204 PIPING - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS – REMODEL

MP205 PIPING - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS – REMODEL -

DEDUCT #1

MP206 PIPING - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS – REMODEL –

DEDUCT #2

MP207 PIPING - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - REMODEL

MP208 PIPING - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - REMODEL

MP209 PIPING - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - REMODEL

MP210 PIPING - ENLARGED THIRD FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - REMODEL

MP211 PIPING - PENTHOUSE FLOOR PLAN - REMODEL

MP301 PIPING - SECTION VIEWS

MP401 PIPING DETAILS

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MP402 PIPING DETAILS

MP403 PIPING DETAILS

MP501 PIPING SCHEDULES

MP601 PIPING FLOW DIAGRAMS - HYDRONIC

MP602 PIPING FLOW DIAGRAMS – HYDRONIC DEDUCT #1

MP603 PIPING FLOW DIAGRAMS – HYDRONIC DEDUCT #2

MP604 PIPING FLOW DIAGRAMS - STEAM

MP605 PIPING FLOW DIAGRAMS – STEAM DEDUCT #1

MP606 PIPING FLOW DIAGRAMS – STEAM DEDUCT #2

ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL COVER SHEET

E100 ELECTRICAL - BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

E101 ELECTRICAL - FIRST FLOOR PLAN

E102 ELECTRICAL - SECOND FLOOR PLAN

E103 ELECTRICAL - THIRD FLOOR PLAN

E104 ELECTRICAL - SIXTH FLOOR PLAN

ED201 ELECTRICAL - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - AREA E & F -

DEMOLITION

ED202 ELECTRICAL - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS -

DEMOLITION

E201 ELECTRICAL - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN - AREA E & F -

REMODEL

E202 ELECTRICAL - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN - AREA E & F -

REMODEL

E203 ELECTRICAL - ENLARGED SECOND FLOOR PLAN - AREA E & F -

REMODEL

E204 ELECTRICAL - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PATHOLOGY -

REMODEL

E205 ELECTRICAL - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - REMODEL

E206 ELECTRICAL - ENLARGED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - REMODEL

E207 ELECTRICAL - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - REMODEL

E208 ELECTRICAL - ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - REMODEL

E209 ELECTRICAL - ENLARGED THIRD FLOOR PLAN ROOMS - REMODEL

E210 ELECTRICAL - PENTHOUSE FLOOR PLAN

E401 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E501 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E502 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building and construction operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work necessary for construction of project described here and in compliance with all appropriate codes, regulations and VA Guidelines. Other specific tasks as further defined by this request for proposal (RFP) to complete the following work for HSTMVH (Harry S Truman

Memorial Veterans Hospital) Property.

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

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

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

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.

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E. Prior to commencing work, contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA designated “Competent Person” (CP) (29 CFR

1923.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

F. Training; All employees of general contractor or subcontractor shall have the 10-hour or 30-hour OSHA

Construction Safety course and all relevant competency training, as determined by RE/COR acting as the

Construction Safety Officer with input from the facility

Construction Safety Committee.

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

G. VHA Directive 2011-36, Safety and Health during

Construction, dated 09/22/2011 in its entirety shall be part of this section.

H. “COR” is synonymous with COTR, Resident Engineer, and RE.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM #1, BASE BID, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION - Correct RME

Storage: Work includes all scope communicated in the drawings and specifications.

1. RME Storage Rooms: Work includes:

a. Renovation of existing HVAC system to meet temperature and humidity control requirements for RME Storage rooms. including installation of replacement and/or new steam generators and humidification grids.

b. Replacement of non-compliant suspended acoustical ceiling panels in designated RME Storage rooms.

2. Ambulatory Care Addition (ACA): Work includes renovation of existing HVAC system including:

a. Replacement of AHUs 1,2,3 and 4.

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b. Installation of replacement or new Variable Air Volume

(VAV) boxes, reheat coils and other related items.

c. Replacement of heating water system, including heat exchangers, pumps, expansion tank and air separator.

B. BID ITEM #2, DEDUCT #1: Includes all scope described in Bid

Item #1, excluding Bid Deduct #1 described below:

1. DEDUCT #1: Delete work associated with ACA-AHU-4 and associated utilities.

C. BID ITEM #3, DEDUCT #2: Includes all scope described in Bid

Item #2, excluding Bid Deduct #2 described below:

1. DEDUCT #2: Delete work associated with ACA-AHU-3 and associated utilities.

1.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

A. The Period of Performance shall be 540 calendar days.

B. Period of Performance shall start at Notice to Proceed and shall include submittals, construction and closeout documents.

1.5 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Drawings and specifications will be provided in digital format.

Additional copies of drawings and specifications may be made by the Contractor, at the Contractor's expense.

1.6 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.

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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. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the General Contractor shall give 3 days’ notice to the COR so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdowns described later in this section.

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

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The

General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor is not required to provide guards at the project site.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security

01 00 00 - 5 inspections of every area of project including toolboxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Key Control (VA Issued Keys):

1. The Contractor's Foreman shall, as necessary, be issued

VA keys. These keys shall be returned to VA upon completion of the contract/project. If the Contractor fails to return any issued keys, the actual costs of re-keying all doors which use that key and/or replacing/reissuing keys to all personnel that possess that key shall be charged to the Contractor. Depending upon the number of doors and keys involved this could range from $100 to several thousand dollars. This charge shall be made in the form of a deduct change order to the contract.

2. The loss or theft of a key will be reported to the COR immediately.

3. Malpractice in the procurement, safeguarding, use, and return in the keys are a violation of VA Regulations and are to be reported to the COR for appropriate action.

4. Any key issued by the COR shall be returned immediately upon request, as well as proof of possession when requested.

F. Document Control:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“sensitive information”.

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

G. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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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 permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

3. The loss or theft of a parking pass will be reported to the COR immediately, and a minimum charge of $10 will be levied per lost parking pass.

4. Malpractice in the procurement, safeguarding, use, and return of the parking pass are a violation of VA

Regulations and are to be reported to the COR for appropriate action.

5. Any parking pass issued by the COR shall be returned immediately upon request, as well as proof of possession when requested.

6. All parking passes and access cards shall be returned to the COR and the conclusion of the project.

1.7 VA SECURITY CLAUSE

A. The certification and accreditation requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation package is not required for this procurement.

1.8 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. In addition, if the condition of the storage area on the jobsite do not meet the manufacturers requirements for

01 00 00 - 8 storage of the material or additional space is needed for storage, the Contractor shall store materials onsite in

Connex Box, at contractor’s expense. 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. 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.

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

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

E. 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

01 00 00 - 9 by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of

Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

F. 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 accomplish work in each specific

01 00 00 - 10 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 COR.

G. Building will be occupied during performance, 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.

H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails

01 00 00 - 11 with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade.

Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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.

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 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

01 00 00 - 12 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, 72 hours 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.

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

01 00 00 - 13 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.

Where service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, are to be removed, their hangers and/or supports, must be removed.

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. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

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.

1.9 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR, of all areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are

01 00 00 - 14 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 and property.

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 and locations on property where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR.

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

01 00 00 - 15 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.

1.10 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control

Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the

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Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group.

Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33

23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

1. All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center.

C. Medical center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions may be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition:

1. The COR and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

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2. In case of any problem, the medical center, along with assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

D. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions or barriers in existing structures where directed by COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the COR. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the medical

Center and Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof temporary drywall construction partitions to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Partitions shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side.

Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire-retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COR and Medical Center.

b. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the breathing zone. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not

01 00 00 - 18 reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents, or building openings. Install HEPA (High

Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA.

Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units.

Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm (24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration.

Maintain surrounding area frequently. Remove debris as they are created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the COR and the

Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects

01 00 00 - 19 should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc.

transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

f. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended.

g. There shall be no standing water during construction.

This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within

12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

h. At completion, remove construction partitions, barriers, and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.

E. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

2. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

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3. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

1.11 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the

Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored.

Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the

Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical

Center.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government.

When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of

Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the

Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with

Contractor's operation.

1.12 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

01 00 00 - 21 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.

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL

CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage

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

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1.13 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

01 00 00 - 23 accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.14 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. None.

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

Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.15 NOT USED.

1.16 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and benchmarks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting

Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks

01 00 00 - 24 established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

1.17 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.