59818103 Specifications.pdf

Specifications

John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital

4300 West 7th Street | Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

Building 1

Develop Private/Semi-Private Bed Spaces

For 4B and 4C Pods

VA Contract No. 36C25618D0004 Station Project No. 598-18-102 Bancroft-AE Project No. 17-119

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March 15, 2021 jjohnson Dennis Mika jjohnson Josh Mikels jjohnson Mike Wilbur

DEVELOP PRIVATE/SEMI-PRIVATE BED SPACES FOR 4B and 4C PODS

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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 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (NOT USED)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 08-16 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

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07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 36 16.13 Barn (Sliding) Door 08 43 13 Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08 71 00 Door Hardware 10-19 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 07-14 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 08-18 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 01-17

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 36 61.16 Solid Surface Countertops

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

01-14

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

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27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 31 00 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment 06-15 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 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)

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

2018 Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System OIT Communication Technology Network Infrastructure Specifications and Design Guidelines

DIVISION 00 –

SPECIAL SECTIONS

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G001 GENERAL - COVER SHEET

G002 GENERAL - SHEET INDEX

GI001 GENERAL- CONTRACTOR AND BASIS-OF-DESIGN

PROTOCOL NOTES

GI002 GENERAL – PROTECTION PROTOCOL, SCOPE OF WORK,

MISC. NOTES

GI003 GENERAL – DEMOLITION NOTES

GI004 GENERAL – ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS LEGEND

GI005 GENERAL – STANDARD MOUNTING HEIGHTS

GI101 GENERAL – CODE AND BUILDING INFORMATION

GI201 GENERAL – LIFE SAFETY PLAN, 4TH FLOOR

GI400 GENERAL – 2ND FLOOR POD ‘C’ INFECTION CONTROL

PLAN

GI401 GENERAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’ INFECTION CONTROL

PLAN

GI402 GENERAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’ INFECTION CONTROL

PLAN

GI403 GENERAL – TYPICAL ICRA CLASS II

GI404 GENERAL – TYPICAL ICRA CLASS IV

GC101 GENERAL – CONSTRUCTION STAGING PLAN

STRUCTURAL

S001 STRUCTURAL – GENERAL NOTES

SF103 STRUCTURAL – 3RD FLOOR, POD 2C- EXISTING ROOF

FRAMING PLAN

SF104-1 STRUCTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- FLOOR FRAMING

PLAN

SF104-2 STRUCTURAL -4TH FLOORK, POD ‘C’- FLOOR FRAMING

PLAN

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ARCHITECTURAL

AD104-1 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- DEMOLITION

FLOOR PLAN

AD104-2 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- DEMOLITION

FLOOR PLAN

AD104-3 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’ AND ‘C’ CORE

AREA DEMOLITION PLAN

ACD104-1 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- DEMOLITION

CEILING PLAN

ACD104-2 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- DEMOLITION

CEILING PLAN

AD301 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- DEMOLITION

CORRIDOR ELEVATIONS

AD302 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- DEMOLITION

CORRIDOR ELEVATIONS

AD303 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- DEMOLITION

CORRIDOR ELEVATIONS

AD304 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- DEMOLITION

CORRIDOR ELEVATIONS- CORE

A103 ARCHITECTURAL – 3RD FLOOR, POD 2C- ROOF PLAN

A103A ARCHITECTURAL – 3RD FLOOR, POD ‘B’ SOFFIT PLAN

A103B ARCHITECTURAL – 3RD FLOOR, POD ‘C’ SOFFIT PLAN

A103C ARCHITECTURAL – WALL SECTIONS AND ROOF DETAILS

A104 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A104-1.1 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- AREA ‘A’-

FLOOR PLAN

A104-1.2 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- AREA ‘B’-

FLOOR PLAN

A104-2.1 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- AREA ‘C’-

FLOOR PLAN

A104-2.2 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- AREA ‘D’-

FLOOR PLAN

A104-3 ARCHITECTURAL 0 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’ AND ‘C’- CORE

AREA FLOOR PLAN

AC104-1.1 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- AREA ‘A’-

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CEILING PLAN

AC104-1.2 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- AREA ‘B’-

CEILING PLAN

AC104-2.1 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- AREA ‘C’-

CEILING PLAN

AC104-2.2 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- AREA ‘D’-

CEILING PLAN

AC104-3 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, PATIENT LIFT ENLARGED

CEILING PLANS

AC104-4 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’ AND ‘C’- CORE

AREA CEILING PLANS

AC104-5 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, NURSE STATION-

ENLARGED CEILING PLAN

A301 ARCHITECTURAL – WALL PARTITION TYPES

A400 ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- CORRIDOR

ELEVATIONS

A400A ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- CORRIDOR

ELEVATIONS

A400B ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, CORRIDOR ELEVATIONS-

CORE

A400C ARCHITECTURAL – 4TH FLOOR, CORRIDOR ELEVATIONS-

CORE

A401 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED BATHROOM PLANS

A401A ARCHITECTURAL – BATHROOM ELEVATIONS

A402 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

A403 ARCHITECTURAL – SEMI-PRIVATE BEDROOM ENLARGED

PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

A404 ARCHITECTURAL – SEMI-PRIVATE BEDROOM ENLARGED

PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

A405 ARCHITECTURAL – PRIVATE BEDROOM ENLARGED PLANS

AND ELEVATIONS

A406 ARCHITECTURAL – PRIVATE BEDROOM ENLARGED PLANS

AND ELEVATIONS

A407 ARCHITECTURAL – PRIVATE BEDROOM ENLARGED PLANS

AND ELEVATIONS

A408 ARCHITECTURAL – PRIVATE BEDROOM ENLARGED PLANS

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AND ELEVATIONS

A409 ARCHITECTURAL – PRIVATE BEDROOM ENLARGED PLANS

AND ELEVATIONS

A410 ARCHITECTURAL – ISOLATION ANTEROOM/BEDROOM

ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

A411 ARCHITECTURAL – ISOLATION ANTEROOM/ BEDROOM

ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

A412 ARCHITECTURAL – NURSE STATION- ENLARGED PLAN

AND ELEVATIONS

A412A ARCHITECTURAL – NURSE STATION C412 ELEVATIONS

(C420 OPP.)

A413 ARCHITECTURAL – INTERIOR ELEVATIONS- CORE

A414 ARCHITECTURAL – INTERIOR ELEVATIONS- CORE

A415 ARCHITECTURAL – INTERIOR ELEVATIONS- CORE

A501 ARCHITECTURAL – PLAN DETAILS

A511 ARCHITECTURAL – DETAILS

A512 ARCHITECTURAL – DETAILS

A513 ARCHITECTURAL – MILLWORK DETAILS

A521 ARCHITECTURAL – CEILING DETAILS

A601 ARCHITECTURAL – DOOR SCHEDULE- POD ‘B’

A601A ARCHITECTURAL – DOOR SCHEDULE- POD ‘C’

A602 ARCHITECTURAL – DOOR DETAILS

A603 ARCHITECTURAL – WINDOW ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

INTERIORS

I104-1 INTERIORS – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- SIGNAGE PLAN

I104-2 INTERIORS – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- SIGNAGE PLAN

I104-3 INTERIORS – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- WALL FINISH PLAN

I104-4 INTERIORS – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- WALL FINISH PLAN

I104-5 INTERIORS – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- FLOOR FINISH

PLAN

I104-6 INTERIORS – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- FLOOR FINISH

PLAN

I601 INTERIORS – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- ROOM FINISH

SCHEDULE

I602 INTERIORS – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- ROOM FINISH

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SCHEDULE

I603 INTERIORS – FINISHES LEGEND

I611 INTERIORS – FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

I612 INTERIORS – FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

I621 INTERIORS – SIGNAGE SCHEDULE, POD ‘B’

(REFERENCE ONLY)

I621A INTERIORS – SIGNAGE SCHEDULE, POD ‘C’

(REFERENCE ONLY)

I622 INTERIORS - SIGNAGE TYPES

I623 INTERIORS – SIGNAGE TYPES

FIRE PROTECTION

FX001 FIRE PROTECTION – GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

FXD104-1 FIRE PROTECTION – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- DEMOLITION

PLAN

FXD104-2 FIRE PROTECTION – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- DEMOLITION

PLAN

FX104-1 FIRE PROTECTION – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- SPRINKLER

PLAN

FX104-2 FIRE PROTECTION – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’, SPRINKLER

PLAN

FX501 FIRE PROTECTION- DETAILS

PLUMBING

P001 PLUMBING – GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

PSD103-1 PLUMBING – 3RD FLOOR, POD ‘B’- SANITARY

DEMOLITION PLAN

PSD103-2 PLUMBING – 3RD FLOOR, POD ‘C’- SANITARY

DEMOLITION PLAN

PWD104-1 PLUMBING – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- DOMESTIC WATER

DEMOLITION PLAN

PWD104-2 PLUMBING – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- DOMESTIC WATER

DEMOLITION PLAN

PS103-1.1 PLUMBING – 3RD FLOOR, POD ‘B’, AREA ‘A’-

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SANITARY/VENT/STORM PLAN

PS103-1.2 PLUMBING - 3RD FLOOR, POD ‘B’, AREA ‘B’-

SANITARY/VENT/STORM PLAN

PS103-2.1 PLUMBINIG – 3RD FLOOR, POD ‘C’, AREA ‘C’-

SANITARY/VENT/STORM PLAN

PS103-2.2 PLUMBINIG – 3RD FLOOR, POD ‘C’, AREA ‘D’-

SANITARY/VENT/STORM PLAN

PS104-1.1 PLUMBING – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’, AREA ‘A’-

SANITARY PLAN

PS104-1.2 PLUMBING – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’, AREA ‘B’-

SANITARY PLAN

PS104-2.1 PLUMBING – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’, AREA ‘C’-

SANITARY PLAN

PS104-2.2 PLUMBING – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’, AREA ‘D’-

SANITARY PLAN

PW104-1.1 PLUMBING – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’, AREA ‘A’-

DOMESTIC WATER PLAN

PW104-1.2 PLUMBING – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’, AREA ‘B’-

DOMESTIC WATER PLAN

PW104-2.1 PLUMBINIG – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’, AREA ‘C’-

DOMESTIC WATER PLAN

PW104-2.2 PLUMBING – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’, AREA ‘D-

DOMESTIC WATER PLAN

P501 PLUMBING – DETAILS

P502 PLUMBING - DETAILS

P601-1 PLUMBING – DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAM–

POD ‘B’

P601-2 PLUMBING – DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAM-

POD ‘C’

P601-3 PLUMBING – DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAMS –

POD ‘B’ CORE AREA

P601-4 PLUMBING – DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAM –

POD ‘C’ CORE AREA

P602-1 PLUMBING – SANITARY AND VENT RISER DIAGRAM –

POD ‘B’

P602-2 PLUMBING – SANITARY AND VENT RISER DIAGRAM –

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POD ‘C’

P602-3 PLUMBING – SANITARY AND VENT RISER DIAGRAM-

POD ‘B’ CORE AREA

P602-4 PLUMBING – SANITARY AND VENT RISER DIAGRAM-

POD ‘C’ CORE AREA

P701 PLUMBING – SCHEDULES

MEDICAL GAS

MG001 MEDICAL GAS – GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

MGD104-1 MEDICAL GAS – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- DEMOLITION

PLAN

MGD104-2 MEDICAL GAS – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- DEMOLITION

PLAN

MG104-1 MEDICAL GAS – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- MED GAS PLAN

MG104-2 MEDICAL GAS – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- MED GAS PLAN

MG501 MEDICAL GAS- DETAILS

MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL – GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

MHD104-1 MECHANICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- VENTILATION

DEMOLITION PLAN

MHD104-2 MECHANICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- VENTILATION

DEMOLITION PLAN

MPD104-1 MECHANICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- PIPING

DEMOLITION PLAN

MPD104-2 MECHANICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- PIPING

DEMOLITION PLAN

MH103 MECHANICAL – PARTIAL 3RD FLOOR/2C ROOF-

VENTI9LATION PLAN

MH104-1.1 MECHANICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’, AREA ‘A’-

VENTILATION PLAN

MH104-1.2 MECHANICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’, AREA ‘B’-

VENTILATION PLAN

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MH104-2.1 MECHANICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’, AREA ‘C’-

VENILATION PLAN

MH104-2.2 MECHANICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’, AREA ‘D’-

VENTILATION PLAN

MP104-1 MECHANICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- PIPING PLAN

MP104-2 MECHANICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- PIPING PLAN

MH401 MECHANICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- ENLARGED

VENTILATION PLAN

MH402 MECHANICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- ENLARGED

VENTILATION PLAN

MH403 MECHANICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- ENLARGED

VENTILATION PLAN

MH404 MECHANICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- ENLARGED

VENTILATION PLAN

M501 MECHANICAL – DETAILS

M502 MECHANICAL – DETAILS

M503 MECHANICAL – DETAILS

M601 MECHANICAL – SCHEDULES

M602 MECHANICAL – SCHEDULES

M701 MECHANICAL – TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

M702 MECHANICAL – TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

M703 MECHANICAL – TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL – GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

E002 ELECTRICAL – SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

E003 ELECTRICAL – SHUT DOWN PHASING PLAN

EPD104-1 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’-

POWER/COMMUNICATION DEMOLITION PLAN

EPD104-2 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’-

POWER/COMMUNICATION DEMOLITION PLAN

DEMOLITION PLAN

ELD104-1 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- LIGHTING

DEMOLITION PLAN

ELD104-2 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- LIGHTING

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DEMOLITION PLAN

EFD104-1 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- FIRE

DETECTION/ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN

EFD104-2 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- FIRE

DETECTION/ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN

ETD104-1 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’, COMMUNICATION/

SECURITY DEMOLITION PLAN

ETD104-2 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’,, COMMUNICATION/

SECURITY DEMOLITION PLAN

EP102 ELECTRICAL – 2ND FLOOR, POD 2C- POWER PLAN

EP103 ELECTRICAL – 3RD FLOOR, POD 2C ROOF- POWER PLAN

EP104-1.1 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’, AREA ‘A’- POWER

PLAN

EP104-1.2 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD B’, AREA ‘B’- POWER

PLAN

EP104-2.1 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’, AREA ‘C’- POWER

PLAN

EP104-2.2 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’, AREA ‘D’- POWER

PLAN

EL104-1.1 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD B’, AREA ‘A’-

LIGHTING PLAN

EL104-1.2 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’, AREA ‘B’-

LIGHTING PLAN

EL104-2.1 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’, AREA ‘C’-

LIGHTING PLAN

EL104-2.2 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’, AREA ‘D’-

LIGHTINIG PLAN

EF104-1.1 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’, AREA ‘A’-

FIRE DETECTION/ALARM PLAN

EF104-1.2 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’, AREA ‘B’-

FIRE DETECTION/ALARM PLAN

EF104-2.1 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’, AREA ‘C’-

FIRE DETECTION/ALARM PLAN

EF104-2.2 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD C’, AREA ‘D’-

FIRE DETECTION/ALARM PLAN

ET104-1.1 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’, AREA ‘A’-

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COMMUNICATIONS/SECURITY PLAN

ET104-1.2 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’, AREA ‘B’-

COMMUNICATIONS/SECURITY PLAN

ET104-1.3 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’, TELECOM AND

DATA – 4B-139, 4B-140

ET104-2.1 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’, AREA ‘C’-

COMMUNICATIONS/SECURITY PLAN

ET104-2.2 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’, AREA ‘D’-

COMMUNICATIONS/SECURITY PLAN

ET104-2.3 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’, TELECOM AND

DATA CLOSETS, 4C-122, 4C-123

EY104-1.1 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- AREA ‘A’

CONTROL AND LOW VOLTAGE POWER PLAN

EY104-1.2 ELECTGRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘B’- AREA ‘B’

CONTROL AND LOW VOLTAGE POWER PLAN

EY104-2.1 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- AREA ‘C’

CONTROL AND LOW VOLTAGE POWER PLAN

EY104-2.2 ELECTRICAL – 4TH FLOOR, POD ‘C’- AREA ‘D’

CONTROL AND LOW VOLTAGE POWER PLAN

E401 ELECTRICAL - HEADWALL DETAILS

E502 ELECTRICAL – FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

E600 ELECTRICAL – LIGHTING AND PANEL SCHEDULES

E600-1 ELECTRICAL - ELECTRICAL, TECHNOLOGY AND FIRE

ALARM SCHEDULES

E601 ELECTRICAL – WIRING SCHEDULES POD ‘B’- NORMAL

POWER

E601-1 ELECTRICAL – WIRING SCHEDULES POD ‘B’- EM POWER

AND EQUIP. SCHEDULES

E601-2 ELECTRICAL – WIRING SCHEDULES POD ‘C’- NORMAL

POWER

E601-3 ELECTRICAL – WIRING SCHEDULES POD ‘C’- EM POWER

ED602 ELECTRICAL – PANEL SCHEDULES POD ‘B’ DEMOLITION

ROOM 4B-122

E602 ELECTRICAL – PANEL SCHEDULES POD ‘B’-

ROOM 4B-120 & 4B-122

ED603 ELECTRICAL – PANEL SCHEDULES POD ‘C’-

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DEMOLITION- ROOM 4C-145

E603 ELECTRICAL – PANEL SCHEDULES POD ‘C’-

ROOM 4C-145 & 145A

E604 ELECTRICAL – PANEL SCHEDULES POD ‘C’

ROOM 4C-145 AND 145A

E701 ELECTRICAL – ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E701A ELECTRICAL – SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION- SINGLE

LINE DIAGRAM

E702 ELECTRICAL – ONE LINE DIAGRAM- POD ‘B’ AND ‘C’

NORMAL POWER

E702-1 ELECTRICAL – ENLARGED ONE LINE DIAGRAM-

POD ‘B’ AND ‘C’

E703 ELECTRICAL – ONE LINE DIAGRAM- POD ‘B’ AND ‘C’

EM POWER

E703-1 ELECTRICAL – ENLARGED ONE LINE DIAGRAM- POD ‘B’

AND ‘C’ EM POWER

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DIVISION 01 –

GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

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1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the construction bid documents to renovate 10,000 GSF on the 4th floor Pod ‘B’ and 10,000 GSF on the 4th floor Pod ‘C’ for patient beds. as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of Bancroft Architects and Engineers located in Elk Grove

Village, Illinois, 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 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 work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, General Construction: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required mechanical construction work on this project.

ITEM IV, Plumbing Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required plumbing construction work on this project.

ITEM V, Fire Protection Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required fire protection construction work on this project.

A. PIPE TESTING: Perform a pipe wall thickness test to identify any weaknesses or leaks in the existing sprinkler piping system within the project area. Follow the procedures and calculations for the minimum required wall thickness as defined by ASME and Industry standards. Use internal design pressure of 200 psi as indicated in the hydrostatic test section in NFPA 25. Provide written reports and documentation illustrating all finding to the VA/COR.

B. ALTERNATES: None

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:

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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 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.

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

C. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the

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“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).

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

EDMS system.

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

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

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

2. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

G. Phasing:

Phase I: Pod ‘B’. Coordinate with VA COR.

Phase II: Pod ‘C’. Coordinate with VA COR.

H. Building(s) No. 1 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

I. 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 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.

J. 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

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Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. 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.

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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.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are 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.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

N. 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 COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are

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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.

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 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

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 workmen 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 VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

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1.11 PHYSICAL DATA (NOT USED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES (NOT USED)

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK (NOT USED)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings 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 insure 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 within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.17 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

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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 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.

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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.

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevator for handling building materials and

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

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

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Contractor may use service elevators Nos. S-1 thru S-5_ in Building

No. 1 for daily use between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 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 surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractors expense.

4. If brake lining of elevators are excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining at the contractors expense.

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5. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractors expense, if recommended by elevator inspector after elevator is released by Contractor.

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

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS (NOT USED)

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Medical Center.

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

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