6. 578-26-016 CLIN1 Specifications Book R1.pdf

Specifications

Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center

5000 5th Ave, Hines, IL 60141| Hines, IL 60141

Renovations to Building 217

CLIN 1

VA Contract No. 36C25223C0071

Station Project No. 578-26-016

Bancroft-AE Project No. 23-009

100% Construction Documents

Volume 1 of 1

Divisions 00-02, 05, 07-10, 12, 21-28

06/10/2024

DIVISION 00

amurray Text Box

SPECIAL SECTIONS

Hines, IL 60141

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

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

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 09-22

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-22

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 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

07 14 21 Latex Mastic Deck Covering 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21

07 76 00 Pedestal System

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 01-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 04-22

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21

08 43 33 Folding Glass Doors

08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-22

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 01-21

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 54 23 Linear Metal Ceilings 01-21

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-22

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 01-21

09 84 33 Sound-Absorbing Wall Units 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 01-21

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21

10 22 26.13 Accordion Folding Partitions 01-21

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 01-21

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

12 93 33 Manufactured Planters

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

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

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 12-22

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 04-22

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 04-22

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

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 10-22

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 03-20

23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 03-20

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

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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 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 11-22

26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 11-22

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

27 05 36 Cable Tray for Communications Systems 12-22

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 12-22

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 13 13.13 Communications Copper Cable Splicing and Terminations 12-22

27 15 13 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling 12-22

27 52 23 Nurse Call System 10-18

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 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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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

GENERAL

G001 GENERAL – COVER SHEET

G002 GENERAL – DRAWING INDEX

G003 GENERAL – CODE AND BUILDING INFORMATION

GI001 GENERAL – GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

GI002 GENERAL – DEMOLITION NOTES

GIOO3 GENERAL - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NOTES

GI103 GENERAL – LIFE SAFETY PLAN – DINING 2A18

GI104 GENERAL – LIFE SAFETY PLAN – DEMENTIA UNIT

GC201 GENERAL – PHASING PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

GC202 GENERAL – PHASING PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

GC400 GENERAL – INFECTION CONTROL GENERAL NOTES

GC403 GENERAL – INFECTION CONTROL PLAN – DINING ROOM

2A18

GC404 GENERAL – INFECTION CONTROL PLAN – LIBRARY 2A12

GC405 GENERAL – INFECTION CONTROL PLAN – BARIATRIC

ROOMS

GC406 GENERAL – INFECTION CONTROL PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

PATIO

GC407 GENERAL – INFECTION CONTROL PLAN – DEMENTIA

UNIT

GC408 GENERAL – INFECTION CONTROL PLAN – HIGH FALL

RISK ROOMS

GC409 GENERAL – INFECTION CONTROL PLAN – EQUIPMENT

STORAGE

GC501 GENERAL – INFECTION CONTROL TYPICAL CLASS IV

GC502 GENERAL – INFECTION CONTROL – SAMPLE ICRA FORMS

AND PERMITS

GC503 GENERAL – INFECTION CONTROL – SAMPLE PCRA FORMS

AND PERMITS

STRUCTURAL

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S001 STRUCTURAL – GENERAL NOTES

SF101 STRUCTURAL – FRAMING PLAN AND DETAILS –

BARIATRIC ROOMS

SF102 STRUCTURAL – ROOF FRAMING PLAN AND DETAILS –

FOLDING PARTITIONS

ARCHITECTURAL

A001 ARCHITECTURAL – SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND

LEGENDS

A002 ARCHITECTURAL – SHEET NOTES

A003 ARCHITECTURAL – STANDARD MOUNTING HEIGHTS

AD101 ARCHITECTURAL – FIRST FLOOR – OVERALL

DEMOLITION PLAN

AD102 ARCHITECTURAL – SECOND FLOOR – OVERALL

DEMOLITION PLAN

AD403 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN –

DINING ROOM 2A18

AD404 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN –

LIBRARY 2A12

AD405 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN –

BARIATRIC ROOMS

AD406 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN –

SECOND FLOOR PATIO

AD407 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN –

DEMENTIA UNIT

AD408 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN – HIGH

FALL RISK ROOMS

AD409 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN –

EQUIPMENT STORAGE

AD412 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN –

PLAYGROUND

ACD403 ARCHITECTURAL – REFLECTED CEILING DEMOLITION

PLAN – DINING ROOM 2A26

ACD404 ARCHITECTURAL – REFLECTED CEILING DEMOLITION

PLAN – LIBRARY 2A12

ACD405 ARCHITECTURAL – REFLECTED CEILING DEMOLITION

PLAN – BARIATRIC ROOMS

ACD406 ARCHITECTURAL – REFLECTED CEILING DEMOLITION

PLAN – DEMENTIA UNITS

ACD407 ARCHITECTURAL – REFLECTED CEILING DEMOLITION

PLAN – HIGH FALL RISK ROOMS

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ACD409 ARCHITECTURAL – REFLECTED CEILING DEMOLITION

PLAN – EQUIPMENT STORAGE

AE101 ARCHITECTURAL – FIRST FLOOR – FLOOR PLAN

AE102 ARCHITECTURAL – SECOND FLOOR – FLOOR PLAN

AE403 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLAN – DINING ROOM

2A18

AE403.1 ARCHITECTURAL - ENLARGED PLAN - DINING ROOM

2A18

AE404 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLAN – LIBRARY 2A12

AE404.1 ARCHITECTURAL - ELEVATIONS - LIBRARY 2A12

AE405 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLAN – BARIATRIC ROOMS

AE405.1 ARCHITECTURAL - ENLARGED PLAN - BARIATRIC ROOMS

AE406 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

PATIO

AE407 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLAN – DEMENTIA UNIT

AE407.1 ARCHITECTURAL - ENLARGED PLAN - DEMENTIA UNIT

AE407.2 ARCHITECTURAL - ELEVATIONS - DEMENTIA UNIT

AE407.3 ARCHITECTURAL - ELEVATIONS - DEMENTIA UNIT

AE407.4 ARCHITECTURAL - ELEVATIONS - DEMENTIA UNIT

AE407.5 ARCHITECTURAL - ELEVATIONS - DEMENTIA UNIT

AE407.6 ARCHITECTURAL - ENLARGED PLAN - DEMENTIA UNIT

AE408 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLAN – HIGH FALL RISK

ROOMS

AE408.1 ARCHITECTURAL -ENLARGED PLAN - HIGH FALL RISK

ROOMS

AE409 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLAN - EQUIPMENT

STORAGE

AE409.1 ARCHITECTURAL - ENLARGED PLAN - EQUIPMENT

STORAGE

AE411 ARCHITECTURAL – ENLARGED PLAN – PLAYGROUND

AC403 ARCHITECTURAL – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – DINING

ROOM 2A26

AC404 ARCHITECTURAL – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN –

LIBRARY 2A12

AC405 ARCHITECTURAL – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN –

BARIATRIC ROOMS

AC406 ARCHITECTURAL – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN –

DEMENTIA UNIT

AC407 ARCHITECTURAL – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – HIGH

FALL RISK ROOMS

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AC409 ARCHITECTURAL – REFLECTED CEILING PLAN –

EQUIPMENT STORAGE

AE501 ARCHITECTURAL – PARITITION TYPES

AE521 ARCHITECTURAL - EXTERIOR DETAILS

AE531 ARCHITECTURAL – CEILING DETAILS

AE541 ARCHITECTURAL – CASEWORK DETAILS

AE542 ARCHITECTURAL - CASEWORK DETAILS

AE551 ARCHITECTURAL – FINISH DETAILS

AE552 ARCHITECTURAL – FINISH DETAILS

AE561 ARCHITECTURAL – MOUNTING DETAILS

AE601 ARCHITECTURAL – DOOR SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

AE611 ARCHITECTURAL - WINDOW SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

AF103 ARCHITECTURAL – FINISH PLAN – DINING 2A18

AF104 ARCHITECTURAL – FINISH PLAN – LIBRARY 2A12

AF105 ARCHITECTURAL – FINISH PLAN – BARIATRIC ROOMS

AF106 ARCHITECTURAL – FINISH PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

PATIO

AF107 ARCHITECTURAL – FINISH PLAN – DEMENTIA UNIT

AF108 ARCHITECTURAL – FINISH PLAN – HIGH FALL RISK

ROOMS

AF109 ARCHITECTURAL – FINISH PLAN – EQUIPMENT STORAGE

AW403 ARCHITECTURAL - WAYFINDING PLAN - DINING ROOM

2A18

AW404 ARCHITECTURAL - WAYFINDING PLAN - LIBRARY 2A12

AW405 ARCHITECTURAL - WAYFINDING PLAN - BARIATRIC

ROOMS

AW406 ARCHITECTURAL - WAYFINDING PLAN - DEMENTIA UNIT

AW407 ARCHITECTURAL - WAYFINDING PLAN - HIGH FALL

RISK ROOMS

AW408 ARCHITECTURAL - WAYFINDING PLAN - EQUIPMENT

STORAGE

AW601 ARCHITECTURAL - WAYFINDING TYPES

AW611 ARCHITECTURAL - WAYFINDING SCHEDULE

QH403 ARCHITECTURAL – EQUIPMENT PLAN – DINING 2A18

QH404 ARCHITECTURAL – EQUIPMENT PLAN – LIBRARY 2A12

QH405 ARCHITECTURAL – EQUIPMENT PLAN – BARIATRIC

ROOMS

QH406 ARCHITECTURAL – EQUIPMENT PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

PATIO

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QH407 ARCHITECTURAL – EQUIPMENT PLAN – DEMENTIA UNIT

QH408 ARCHITECTURAL – EQUIPMENT PLAN – HIGH FALL RISK

ROOMS

QH409 ARCHITECTURAL – EQUIPMENT PLAN – EQUIPMENT

STORAGE

QH601 ARCHITECTURAL – EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

QH602 ARCHITECTURAL – EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

FIRE PROTECTION

FX001 FIRE PROTECTION – GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

FX002 FIRE PROTECTION – FIRST FLOOR OVERALL

DEMOLITION PLAN

FX003 FIRE PROTECTION – SECOND FLOOR OVERALL

DEMOLITION PLAN

FXD401.3 FIRE PROTECTION – ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN –

DINING ROOM 2A18

FXD401.4 FIRE PROTECTION – ENLARGED DEMOLTION PLAN –

LIBRARY 2A12

FXD401.5 FIRE PROTECTION – ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN –

BARIATRIC ROOMS

FXD401.6 FIRE PROTECTION – ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN –

DEMENTIA UNITS

FXD401.7 FIRE PROTECTION – ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN –

HIGH FALL RISK ROOMS

FXD401.8 FIRE PROTECTION – ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN –

EQUIPMENT STORAGE

FX401.3 FIRE PROTECTION - ENLARGED NEW PLAN - DINING

ROOM 2A18

FX401.4 FIRE PROTECTION - ENLARGED NEW PLAN - LIBRARY

2A12

FX401.5 FIRE PROTECTION - ENLARGED NEW PLAN - BARIATRIC

ROOMS

FX401.6 FIRE PROTECTION - ENLARGED NEW PLAN – DEMENTIA

UNIT

FX401.7 FIRE PROTECTION - ENLARGED NEW PLAN – HIGH FALL

RISK ROOMS

FX401.8 FIRE PROTECTION - ENLARGED NEW PLAN – EQUIPMENT

STORAGE

FX500 FIRE PROTECTION – DETAILS

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PLUMBING

P001 PLUMBING – GENERAL NOTES, SYBMOLS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

P002 PLUMBING – FIRST FLOOR OVERALL PLANS

P003 PLUMBING – SECOND FLOOR OVERALL PLANS

P004 PLUMBING NEW WORK - FIRST FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

P005 PLUMBING NEW WORK - SECOND FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

PSD401.3 PLUMBING – SAN & VENT – ENLARGED DEMOLITION

PLAN – BARIATRIC ROOMS

PSD401.5 PLUMBING – SAN & VENT – ENLARGED DEMOLITION

PLAN – DEMENTIA UNIT

PSD401.6 PLUMBING – SAN & VENT – ENLARGED DEMOLITION

PLAN – HIGH FALL RISK ROOMS

PSD401.7 PLUMBING – SAN & VENT – ENLARGED DEMOLITION

PLAN – EQUIPMENT STORAGE

PWD401.3 PLUMBING – DOMESTIC WATER – ENLARGED DEMOLITION

PLAN – BARIATRIC ROOMS

PWD401.4 PLUMBING – DOMESTIC WATER – ENLARGED DEMOLITION

PLAN – DEMENTIA UNIT

PWD401.5 PLUMBING – DOMESTIC WATER – ENLARGED DEMOLITION

PLAN – HIGH FALL RISK ROOMS

PWD401.6 PLUMBING – DOMESTIC WATER – ENLARGED DEMOLITION

PLAN – EQUIPMENT STORAGE

PS401.3 PLUMBING – SAN & VENT – ENLARGED PLAN –

BARIATRIC ROOMS

PS401.4 PLUMBING – SAN & VENT – ENLARGED PLAN – SECOND

FLOOR PATIO

PS401.5 PLUMBING - SAN & VENT - ENLARGED PLAN - LIBRARY

2A12

PS401.6 PLUMBING – SAN & VENT – ENLARGED PLAN –

DEMENTIA UNIT

PS401.7 PLUMBING – SAN & VENT – ENLARGED PLAN – HIGH

FALL RISK ROOMS

PS401.8 PLUMBING – SAN & VENT – ENLARGED PLAN –

EQUIPMENT STORAGE

PW401.3 PLUMBING – DOMESTIC WATER – ENLARGED PLAN –

BARIATRIC ROOMS

PW401.4 PLUMBING – DOMESTIC WATER – ENLARGED PLAN –

DEMENTIA UNIT

PW401.5 PLUMBING - DOMESTIC WATER - ENLARGED PLAN -

LIBRARY 2A12

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PW401.6 PLUMBING – DOMESTIC WATER – ENLARGED PLAN –

HIGH FALL RISK ROOMS

PW401.7 PLUMBING – DOMESTIC WATER – ENLARGED PLAN –

EQUIPMENT STORAGE

P501 PLUMBING – DETAILS

P502 PLUMBING – DETAILS

P601 PLUMBING - RISER DIAGRAMS

P602 PLUMBING - RISER DIAGRAMS

P603 PLUMBING - RISER DIAGRAMS

P604 PLUMBING - RISER DIAGRAMS

P605 PLUMBING - RISER DIAGRAMS

P701 PLUMBING – SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

M001 MECHANICAL – GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

MVD401.3 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED VENTILATION DEMOLITION

PLAN – DINING ROOM 2A26

MVD401.4 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED VENTILATION DEMOLITION

PLAN – LIBRARY 2A12

MVD401.5 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED VENTILATION DEMOLITION

PLAN – BARIATRIC ROOMS

MVD401.6 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED VENTILATION DEMOLITION

PLAN – DEMENTIA UNIT

MVD401.7 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED VENTILATION DEMOLITION

PLAN – HIGH FALL RISK ROOMS

MVD401.8 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED VENTILATION DEMOLITION

PLAN – EQUIPMENT STORAGE

MVD401.10 MECHANICAL - EXHAUST FAN VENTILATION DEMOLITION

PLAN - ROOF

MPD402.3 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN –

DINING ROOM 2A26

MPD402.4 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN –

LIBRARY 2A12

MPD402.5 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN –

BARIATRIC ROOMS

MPD402.6 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN –

DEMENTIA UNIT

MPD402.7 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN –

HIGH FALL RISK ROOMS

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MPD402.8 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN –

EQUIPMENT STORAGE

MV401.3 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED VENTILATION PLAN – DINING

ROOM 2A26

MV401.4 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED VENTILATION PLAN –

LIBRARY 2A12

MV401.5 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED VENTILATION PLAN –

BARIATRIC ROOMS

MV401.6 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED VENTILATION PLAN –

DEMENTIA UNIT

MV401.7 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED VENTILATION PLAN – HIGH

FALL RISK ROOMS

MV401.8 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED VENTILATION PLAN –

EQUIPMENT STORAGE

MV401.10 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED VENTILATION PLAN – EASY

STREET ROOF

MP402.3 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED PIPING PLAN – DINING ROOM

2A26

MP402.4 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED PIPING PLAN – LIBRARY

2A12

MP402.5 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED PIPING PLAN – BARIATRIC

ROOMS

MP402.6 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED PIPING PLAN – DEMENTIA

UNIT

MP402.7 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED PIPING PLAN – HIGH FALL

RISK ROOMS

MP402.8 MECHANICAL – ENLARGED PIPING PLAN – EQUIPMENT

STORAGE

M501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M504 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M505 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M601 MECHANICAL - SCHEDULES

M602 MECHANICAL – SCHEDULES

M701 MECHANICAL - CONTROLS

M702 MECHANICAL - CONTROLS

M703 MECHANICAL - CONTROLS

ELECTRICAL

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E001 ELECTRICAL – GENERAL NOTES

E002 ELECTRICAL – SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

EPD101 ELECTRICAL – OVERALL DEMO PLAN, FIRST FLOOR

EPD102 ELECTRICAL – OVERALL DEMO PLAN, SECOND FLOOR

EPD401.3 ELECTRICAL – DEMOLITION PLAN, DINING ROOM

EPD401.4 ELECTRICAL – DEMOLITION PLAN, SECOND FLOOR

CONFERENCE ROOMS

EPD401.5 ELECTRICAL – DEMOLITION PLAN, BARIATRIC ROOMS

EPD401.6 ELECTRICAL – POWER DEMOLITION PLAN, DEMENTIA

UNIT

EPD401.7 ELECTRICAL – LIGHTING DEMOLITION PLAN, DEMENTIA

UNIT

EPD401.8 ELECTRICAL – DEMOLITION PLAN, HIGH FALL-RISK

PATIENT ROOMS

EPD401.9 ELECTRICAL – DEMOLITION PLAN, EQUIPMENT STORAGE

EPD401.11 ELECTRICAL – POWER DEMOLITION PLAN – ELECTRICAL

ROOMS

EP101 ELECTRICAL – OVERALL PLAN, FIRST FLOOR

EP102 ELECTRICAL – OVERALL PLAN, SECOND FLOOR

EP401.3 ELECTRICAL – PLANS, DINING ROOMS 2A26

EP401.4 ELECTRICAL – PLANS, LIBRARY

EP401.5 ELECTRICAL – PLANS, BARIATRIC ROOMS

EP401.6 ELECTRICAL – POWER PLANS, DEMENTIA UNIT

ET401.7 ELECTRICAL – TELECOM PLAN, DEMENTIA UNIT

EL401.8 ELECTRICAL – LIGHTING PLAN, DEMENTIA UNIT

EP401.9 ELECTRICAL – PLANS, HIGH FALL-RISK ROOMS

EP401.10 ELECTRIAL – PLANS, EQUIPMENT STORAGE

EP401.11 ELECTRICAL – POWER PLAN, ELECTRICAL ROOMS

EP401.13 ELECTRICAL - POWER PLAN, ROOF

E501 ELECTRICAL – DETAILS

E502 ELECTRICAL – DETAILS

E503 ELECTRICAL – DETAILS

E504 ELECTRICAL – DETAILS

E505 ELECTRICAL – DETAILS

E601 ELECTRICAL – LUMINAIR AND CONTROLS SCHEDULES

E602 ELECTRICAL – SCHEDULES

E701 ELECTRICAL – DEMOLITION NORMAL POWER SINGLE

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E702 ELECTRICAL – DEMOLITION EMERGENCY POWER SINGLE

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E703 ELECTRICAL – NEW WORK NORAL POWER SINGLE LINE

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E704 ELECTRICAL – NEW WORK EMERGENCY POWER SINGLE

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E801 ELECTRICAL – PANEL SCHEDULES

E802 ELECTRICAL – PANEL SCHEDULES

E803 ELECTRICAL – PANEL SCHEDULES

E804 ELECTRICAL – PANEL SCHEDULES

E805 ELECTRICAL – PANEL SCHEDULES

E806 ELECTRICAL – PANEL SCHEDULES

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DIVISION 01

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 operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the renovation of areas throughout Building 217 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR) and through coordination with the Contracting

Specialist (CS) assigned to the project by the Contracting

Officer (CO).

C. Offices of Bancroft Architects & Engineers, 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.

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

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

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access. Refer to the Contractor PIV Instructions included with the Statement of Work (SOW).

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. To avoid any potential confusion all work, services, testing, materials, labor, supervision, safety, security, manuals, and instructions necessary to complete this project as indicated in the procurement package, Statement of Work, Drawings, and/or specifications shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to provide unless expressly state otherwise.

B. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, and trade work necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings, contract documents, attachments, and reference documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at

Contractor's expense.

1.5 LOGISTICS PLAN REQUIREMENTS

Before any work is started, the Contractor shall submit and receive approval for an accepted Logistics Plan. The Logistics

Plan will include (but is not limited to) the following:

A. An Organizational Chart of all Key Personnel including:

a. The General contractor’s management personnel.

b. The competent person identified with their corresponding credentials.

c. The Quality Control person.

d. The Site Safety Health Officer.

e. Contact information for all key personnel.

f. Listing of the subcontractors by name and trade.

B. Hourly Rates of the General Contractor and all their subcontractor’s personnel assigned to this project.

a. Total rate = base labor rate + fringes.

b. Fringes = Union dues + FICA +_Public Liability

Insurance + Workman’s Compensation.

C. Staging Plan. (Include all that apply)

a. Location of Site Office.

b. Material Storage

c. Dumpster Location

d. Site security (fence) and Access Points.

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e. Equipment Locations.

f. Infection Control Barrier. (refer to the Infection

Control Risk Assessment)

g. Interior construction and safety signage and placement.

h. Fire extinguisher location and other safety devices.

i. Contractor Parking

j. Travel routes for delivery and removal

k. Closure routes and directional signage for VA vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

D. Description of Means and Method Activities

a. Management, supervision, and security.

b. Demolition

c. Construction

d. Material storage

e. Inspections and punch list.

E. Hours of Work

a. Normal working hours.

i. The competent person is always present whenever any work is being performed by either the subcontractor or the General Contractor’s own workforce.

b. Any planned off-hours work.

c. Hours for delivery and disposal.

d. Hours to transport materials to the site and/or through a building.

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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.

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 an appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees.

This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

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

C. Site Perimeter:

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1. The General Contractor shall be responsible for the site security for the project 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

2. The general Contractor will be responsible for all material and tools stored within the jobsite area and remotely including those of their subcontractor.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall obtain Construction cores for all locking devices used temporarily during the course of this project. The Construction Cores shall be provide by the Station. The General Contractor shall request the Construction Cores in writing to the COR and will include the number of cores requested, their location to be installed, and the keys requested.

2. Keys for the Construction Cores shall only be assigned to key personnel of the General Contractor including the competent person, the Quality Control person, the Site

Safety Health Officer, and other management staff. No keys are to be assigned to subcontractors. All keys are to be returned to the COR at the conclusion of the project. Lost keys are to be reported to the COR immediately.

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

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E. Document Control:

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

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

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”.

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. All requested information of this section shall be included with the Logistics Plan of Section 1.5.

2. 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.

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

General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. All requested information of this section shall be included with the Logistics Plan of Section 1.5.

B. 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

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01 00 00 -9 and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings.

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

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G. 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.

H. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the 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.

J. Phasing:

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:

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1. Unless specified elsewhere in the Statement of Work, the project is to be completed in one singular, uninterrupted phase.

2. When more than one phase is required to complete the project the Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR 45 calendar days in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the

Medical Center Director, COR, and Contractor.

3. The 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 Medica Center personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes wither access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting, etc. to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by the Medical Center

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4. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

COR with a schedule of approximate phasing on which the

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

Phase I:

Phase II:

K. Part of Bldg. 217 will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to

Contractor.

L. Building(s) No.(s) 217 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be

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01 00 00 -14 used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of

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

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

M. 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.

N. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of (50 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or

Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

O. 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

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Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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.

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

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01 00 00 -17 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.

Consult with COR for if any questions exist regarding identification and treatment of abandoned lines.

Q. 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.

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

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1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of building 217 in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three, 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 217.

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, window 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 and/or Supply

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

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Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved.

They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by

Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

2. Where damage as a result of the Contractor’s means and methods has been determined it shall be the responsibility of the contractor to repair subsurfaces in kind and to match finish surfaces with adjacent materials. Such repairs shall be coordinated with the

COR.

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.

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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.

E. Cutting and Patching: Provide the following measures:

1. Cutting: Cut in-place constructing by sawing, drilling, breaking, chipping, grinding, and similar operations, including excavation, using methods least likely to damage elements retained or adjoining construction. If possible, review proposed procedures with original

Installer; comply with original…