605-18-202 Surg Clinic - 100_SPEC V1 - Davy.pdf

Renovate Surgery Clinic 2E South Loma Linda VA Health Care System

Loma Linda, CA

SPECIFICATIONS

Volume 1 of 2

100% Construction Documents Date: April 15, 2020

605-18-202 LOMA LINDA VA MEDICAL CENTER April 15, 2020

RENOVATE SURGERY CLINIC 2E SOUTH

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SEALS PAGE

Section 00 01 07

1.1 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

A. Architect:

1. Davy Architecture

2. License – Eric Davy, Architect, California #C-14152

3. Responsible for Spec Sections as noted on Table of Contents (TOC).

B. Structural Engineer:

1. Aark Engineering

2. License – Aaron Steele, Structural Engineer, California S4948

3. Responsible for Spec Sections as noted on Table of Contents (TOC).

C. Fire-Protection Engineer:

1. Coffman Engineering Inc.

2. License – Derek Duval, PE, Fire Protection Engineer, California FP1843

3. Responsible for Spec Sections as noted on Table of Contents (TOC).

D. Plumbing Engineer:

1. Coffman Engineering Inc.

2. License – Traci Hanegan, Mechanical Engineer, California 34201

3. Responsible for Spec Sections as noted on Table of Contents (TOC).

E. Mechanical Engineer:

1. Coffman Engineering Inc.

2. License – Traci Hanegan, Mechanical Engineer, California 34201

3. Responsible for Spec Sections as noted on Table of Contents (TOC).

F. Electrical Engineer:

1. Coffman Engineering Inc.

2. License – Joseph Scott Dews, Jr., Electrical Engineer, California 19041

3. Responsible for Spec Sections as noted on Table of Contents (TOC).

G. Commissioning Agent:

1. Salas O’Brien, Vista CA

2. License – Adam Bolduc, PE, California M37507; Certified Commissioning

Authority (CxA) #217-1510, Assoc. Air Balance Council Commissioning Grp.

3. Responsible for Spec Sections as noted on Table of Contents (TOC).

H. Interior Design:

1. Gretchen Kennelly Design Group, San Diego CA

2. License – license not applicable.

3. Responsible for Spec Sections as noted on Table of Contents (TOC).

I. Hazardous Materials:

1. Encorp, La Miranda

2. License – William Bohning, Certified Industrial Hygienist No. 13

3. Responsible for Spec Sections as noted on Table of Contents (TOC).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. SECTION TITLE AUTHOR DATE

COVER VOLUME 1 – DIVISIONS 00 THRU 14

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 07 Seals Page* DAVY 04-20

00 01 10 Table of Contents DAVY 04-20

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets DAVY 04-20

00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Material Information* DAVY 04-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements DAVY 01-20

01 10 00 Summary* DAVY 04-20

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects –

Design/Bid/Build

DAVY 01-20

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples DAVY 01-20

01 35 26 Safety Requirements DAVY 01-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards DAVY 01-20

01 45 00 Quality Control DAVY 01-20

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services VA 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections AARK 04-20

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls DAVY 04-20

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage VA 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management VA 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements DAVY 01-20

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements SOB 04-20

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition DAVY 04-20

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement ENC 04-20

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement ENC 04-20

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal ENC 04-20

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 55 11 Gypsum Concrete Floor Decks AARK 04-20

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications AARK 04-20

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

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06 20 00 Finish Carpentry GKDG 04-20

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems VA 02-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal VA 07-14

07 84 13 Through Penetration Firestopping* DAVY 04-20

07 92 19 Acoustical Joint Sealant* DAVY 04-20

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames VA 08-16

08 14 23 Acrovyn Flush Doors DAVY 01-20

08 42 29.23 Sliding Automatic Entrances* DAVY 01-20

08 42 29.33 Swinging Automatic Entrances* DAVY 01-20

08 71 00 Door Hardware VA 05-19

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators VA 02-16

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators VA 08-16

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents VA 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes GKDG 04-20

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes GKDG 01-20

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing GKDG 04-20

09 29 00 Gypsum Board GKDG 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling GKDG 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings GKDG 04-20

09 54 23 Linear Metal Ceilings GKDG 04-20

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories GKDG 04-20

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring GKDG 04-20

09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast

(RES 2)

GKDG 04-20

09 67 23.50 Resinous (Epoxy Terrazzo) Flooring (RES-5) GKDG 04-20

09 68 00 Carpeting GKDG 04-20

09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Coverings GKDG 04-20

09 91 00 Painting GKDG 04-20

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks GKDG 04-20

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection VA 10-15

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories VA 02-16

10 28 13.19 Specimen Pass-Thru Cabinet* DAVY 04-20

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets* DAVY 04-20

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework GKDG 04-20

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12 36 00 Countertops GKDG 04-20

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-

Structural Components

AARK 04-20

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

COVER VOLUME 2 – DIVISIONS 21 THRU 32 & APPENDIX

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System SOB 04-20

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems CE 04-20

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing CE 04-20

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping CE 04-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation CE 04-20

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems SOB 04-20

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution CE 04-20

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping CE 04-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures CE 04-20

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC CE 04-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

CE 04-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC CE 04-20

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation CE 04-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems SOB 04-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC CE 04-20

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping CE 04-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings CE 04-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units CE 04-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets CE 04-20

DIVISION 25 – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations CE 04-20

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and

Cables

CE 04-20

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems CE 04-20

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems CE 04-20

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems SOB 01-20

26 09 23 Lighting Controls CE 04-20

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26 24 16 Panelboards CE 04-20

26 27 26 Wiring Devices CE 04-20

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers CE 04-20

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices CE 04-20

26 51 00 Interior Lighting CE 04-20

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations CE 04-20

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems CE 04-20

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling CE 04-20

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems CE 04-20

27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems CE 04-20

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems CE 04-20

27 52 41 Miscellaneous Medical Systems CE 04-20

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm CE 04-20

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements VA 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Elec. Power Generation – NOT USED

APPENDIX

Appendix A Submittal Register (per section 01 33 23)

Appendix B Asbestos and Lead-Based Inspection Report

Appendix C Amico: Casework & Countertop Shop Drawings

FOOTNOTES

* Asterisk denotes Spec Section from non-VA source

AUTHOR ABBREVIATIONS

VA US Department of Veterans Affairs

DAVY Davy Architecture

CE Coffman Engineers Inc.

AARK Aark Engineering

SOB Salas O’Brien Engineering

ENC Encorp

GKDG Gretchen Kennelly Design Group

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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

1. GI 000 COVER SHEET

2. GI 001 GENERAL INFORMATION

3. GI 002 GENERAL INFORMATION

4. GI 003 ADA GRAPHICS

5. GI 004 ADA GENERAL NOTES

6. GI 101 CODE SUMMARY SHEET

7. GI 102 LIFE SAFETY AND EGRESS

8. GI 103 ICRA PLAN

9. GI 104 PHASING AND ILSM PLAN

10. HA 101 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PLAN

11. A 001 ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS

12. A 002 OVERALL PLAN

13. AD 101 DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

14. AD 102 DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

15. AE 101 NEW FLOOR PLAN

16. AE 102 NEW INTERSTITIAL FLOOR PLAN

17. AE 103 NEW REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

18. AE 104 NEW ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

19. AE 105 NEW ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

20. AE 106 NEW ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

21. AE 107 NEW ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

22. AE 201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

23. AE 301 SECTIONS

24. AE 501 WALL TYPES

25. AE 502 FRAMING DETAILS

26. AE 503 CEILING DETAILS

27. AE 504 BACKING DETAILS

28. AE 505 BACKING ELEVATIONS

29. AE 506 MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS

30. AE 601 WINDOW & DOOR SCHEDULE

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31. AE 602 STOREFRONT SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

32. AF 101 FINISH SCHEDULE & LEGEND

33. AF 102 FINISH PLAN

34. AF 103 FINISH FLOORING PLAN & LEGEND

35. AF 104 FINISH CEILING PLAN & LEGEND

36. AF 201 FINISH ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

37. AF 202 FINISH ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

38. AF 203 FINISH ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

39. AF 204 FINISH ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

40. AF 205 FINISH ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

41. AF 206 FINISH ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

42. QH 101 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

43. QH 103 EQUIPMENT PLAN

44. QH 201 EQUIPMENT ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

45. QH 202 EQUIPMENT ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

46. QH 203 EQUIPMENT ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

47. QH 204 EQUIPMENT ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

48. QH 205 EQUIPMENT ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

49. QH 206 EQUIPMENT ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

50. S001 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES & ABBREVIATIONS

51. S100 OVERALL PLAN

52. S101 PARTIAL PLAN

53. S102 PARTIAL PLAN

54. S103 PARTIAL PLAN

55. S104 PARTIAL PLAN

56. S105 PARTIAL INTERSTITIAL PLAN

57. S106 PARTIAL INTERSTITIAL PLAN

58. S501 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

59. S502 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

60. M-001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES, LEGENDS, AND SHEET INDEX

61. M-002 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES AND LEGENDS

62. MD101 MECHANICAL HVAC 2ND FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN - DEMO

63. MH101 MECHANICAL ZONE PLAN

64. MH201 MECHANICAL HVAC 2ND FLOOR PLAN

65. MH202 MECHANICAL HVAC 2ND FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN

66. MH211 MECHANICAL PIPING 2ND FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN

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67. MH501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

68. MH511 MECHANICAL AIRFLOW DIAGRAM

69. MH601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

70. MH701 MECHANICAL CONTROL DIAGRAM

71. PD101 PLUMBING 1ST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN - DEMO

72. PD102 PLUMBING 2ND FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN - DEMO

73. PL201 PLUMBING 1ST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN

74. PL202 2ND FLOOR PLUMBING FIXTURE PLAN

75. PL203 PLUMBING 2ND FLOOR INTERSTITIAL PLAN

76. PL501 PLUMBING DETAILS

77. PL502 PLUMBING DETAILS

78. PL601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

79. EE001 SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

80. EE100 2ND FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

81. ED101 DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

82. EE101 LIGHTING FLOOR PLAN

83. EE102 POWER FLOOR PLAN

84. EE103 SYSTEMS FLOOR PLAN

85. EE104 MECHANICAL COORDINATION FLOOR PLAN

86. EE401 ENLARGED PLANS

87. EE501 DETAILS

88. EE502 DETAILS

89. EE601 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

90. EE602 SCHEDULES

91. EE603 SCHEDULES

92. EE604 SCHEDULES

93. EE605 PHOTOMETRIC CALCULATION

94. F-001 DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

95. FSD101 FIRE SPRINKLER EXISTING FLOOR PLAN

96. FS101 SPRINKLER FLOOR PLAN

97. FAD101 FIRE ALARM EXISTING FLOOR PLAN

98. FA101 FIRE ALARM FLOOR PLAN

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EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

Section 00 31 26

1.1 EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

A. This Document with its referenced attachments is part of the

Procurement and Contracting Requirements for Project. They provide

Owner's information for Bidders' convenience and are intended to supplement rather than serve in lieu of Bidders' own investigations.

They are made available for Bidders' convenience and information but are not a warranty of existing conditions. This Document and its attachments are not part of the Contract Documents.

B. An environmental report: “Asbestos and Lead-Based Inspection Report”, prepared by Encorp Inc. dated 10-25-19, is available for viewing as appended to this Document – see Appendix B.

C. Related Requirements:

1. Demolition specification sections.

2. Instructions to bidders.

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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 RESTORATION

1.10 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.11 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.17 TESTS

1.18 INSTRUCTIONS

1.19 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.20 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.21 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.22 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

605-18-202 LOMA LINDA VA MEDICAL CENTER January 30, 2020

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SECTION 01 00 00

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 605-18-202 Renovate Surgery

Clinic 2E South as required by drawings and specifications.

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

VA Medical Center Loma Linda as identified in the Invitation for Bid

Notice.

C. Offices of Davy Architecture, 1053 10th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101, 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 CORin 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, 605-18-202 Renovate Surgery Clinic 2E South: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and certain other items, as described in stipulated contract documents.

B. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE NO.1: Pre-Manufactured Casework & Countertops

C. DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATE NO.2: Exterior Storefront

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security 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.

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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.

D. Key Control:

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

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

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. 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.

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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.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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

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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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning ofMedical 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.

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

F*. 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.

G. 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: Work as described in Contract Documents.

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Area of Work as shown on Phasing plans.

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H. Building(s) No.(s) #1, Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Medical Center

(LLVAMC) will be occupied during performance of work.; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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

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

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

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K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services forMedical

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 . Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

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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 the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of building.

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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 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. 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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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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.

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

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

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

1.9 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

01 00 00 -12 defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.10 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

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

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

COR.

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

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1.11 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit

// // of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

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

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

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

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b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

f. Names, addresses and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

i. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

k. Organizations, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

l. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the construction period // //

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the

01 00 00 -15 work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

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

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

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

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

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

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

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

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on

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Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

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

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

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

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

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

a. Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational, causing a security, fire or safety problem.

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

Code 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

b. Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

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Code 1-Electrical

a. Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical

a. Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

b. Receptacles and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1-Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly

b. Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior

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a. Floors damaged.

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

Code 1-Roof Leaks

a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2-Water (Exterior)

a. No water to facility.

Code 2-Water (Hot)

a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3

a. All work not listed above.

E. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contracting

Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit //two// // // record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

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1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

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

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

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

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1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

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

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

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, 01 00 00 -21 maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

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

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

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Contractor may use elevators Nos. _______ in Building Nos. ______ for daily use between the hours of ________. 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

01 00 00 -22 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.

1.15 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A*. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor byMedical Center.

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage…