613-124 Ren Exp 47-Bed Dom C Pod Repl AHU_Specs.pdf

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center Martinsburg, WV

Project Number 613-124

(VEG 19.26)

Renovate/Expand 47 Bed Domiciliary Pod C and Replace Air Handling

Units at the VAMC Martinsburg, WV

Technical Specifications

100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

December 11, 2020

750 W. HAMPDEN AVE. #300

ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110

Ph (720) 550-6307

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Specifications Table of Contents 01-20

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 04-13

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 08-19

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11A Asbestos Removal and Disposal Plan 08-20

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15

02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement 09-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

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06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 08-16

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 02-16

07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 02-16

07 40 00 Composite Wall Panels 10-15

07 40 13 Aluminum Plate Panel System (Wet Joint)

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 14 Interior Sliding Wood Barn Doors

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16

08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 02-16

08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights 10-15

08 71 00 Door Hardware 11-19

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 10-15

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 08-16

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Track 05-15

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

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

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (Not used)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 05-15

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

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23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16

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

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 08-17

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23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 05-11

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 13 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

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

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 06-15

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 00 00 COMMUNICATIONS CABLE REQUIREMENT

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

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28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

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28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

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28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

28 52 31 Emergency Call System 06-15

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers 04-18

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation (NOT USED) and Replace Air Handling Units VAMC Martinsburg, WV

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 GENERAL INFORMATION & ABBREVIATIONS

GI002 ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES

CIVIL

C-001 CIVIL GENERAL NOTES

CD101 CIVIL DEMOLITION PLAN – NEW ADDITION

CS100 OVERALL CIVIL SITE PLAN

CS101 CIVIL SITE PLAN – NEW ADDITION

CS102 CIVIL SITE PLAN - NEW TRANSFORMER

CG101 GRADING PLAN – NEW ADDITION

CG102 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN

CG501 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

CU101 UTILITY PLAN – NEW ADDITION

C-501 CIVIL DETAILS

C-502 CIVIL DETAILS

LANDSCAPE

L-001 LANDSCAPE GENERAL NOTES

LD101 DEMOLITION PLAN - COURTYARD

LS101 LANDSCAPE SITE PLAN – COURTYARD

LS102 LANDSCAPE SITE PLAN – NEW ADDITION

LP101 PLANTING PLAN - COURTYARD

L-501 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

L-901 RENDERED PERSPECTIVES - COURTYARD

STRUCTURAL

S-001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

S-110 FOUNDATION PLAN

S-120 FRAMING PLAN & COLUMN SCHEDULE

S-310 FRAMING STRUCTURAL SECTIONS

S-320 WALL STRUCTURAL SECTIONS

S-510 FOUNDATION DETAILS

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S-520 STEEL FRAMING TYPICAL DETAILS

S-600 CMU TYPICAL DETAILS

S-601 TYPICAL STRUCTURAL DETAILS

S-610 STEEL CONNECTION DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

AS100 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN

AC110 LIFE SAFETY CODE COMPLIANCE - FLOOR PLAN

HA101 OVERALL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT FLOOR PLAN

AD110 OVERALL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

AD111 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN - NORTH

AD112 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN - SOUTH

AE110 DEPARTMENT FLOOR PLAN

A-110 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A-111 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - NORTH

A-112 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - SOUTH

A-113 ENLARGED FLOOR PLAN - ADDITION

A-120 OVERALL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

A-121 ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - NORTH

A-122 ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - SOUTH

A-123 ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - ADDITION

A-130 ROOF PLAN

A-210 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-211 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-212 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-220 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-221 WALL FINISH ELEVATIONS

A-222 WALL FINISH ELEVATIONS

A-223 WALL FINISH ELEVATIONS

A-224 WALL FINISH AND BUILT-IN FURNITURE ELEVATIONS

A-310 BUILDING SECTIONS

A-320 EXTERIOR WALL SECTIONS

A-321 EXTERIOR WALL SECTIONS

A-322 EXTERIOR WALL SECTIONS

A-410 ENLARGED STAIR PLANS & SECTIONS

A-413 ENLARGED PLANS & DETAILS

A-414 ENLARGED PLANS & DETAILS

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A-430 MILLWORK SECTIONS & DETAILS

A-510 PLAN DETAILS

A-520 CEILING DETAILS

A-530 ROOF & ENVELOPE DETAILS

A-531 ROOF & ENVELOPE DETAILS

A-532 ROOF & ENVELOPE DETAILS

A-610 WALL TYPE SCHEDULE

A-611 WALL TYPE SCHEDULE

A-620 DOOR SCHEDULE & DETAILS

A-621 WINDOW SCHEDULE & DETAILS

A-630 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DETAILS

A-640 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

A-641 OVERALL INTERIOR FINISHES FLOOR PLAN

A-642 FINISHES FLOOR PLAN - NORTH

A-643 FINISHES FLOOR PLAN - SOUTH

A-644 FINISHES FLOOR PLAN - ADDITION

A-910 ISOMETRIC VIEW

FIRE PROTECTION

FA110 FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM

FA111 FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM DEMO

FP110 FLOOR & SPRINKLER PLAN

FP111 SPRINKLER DEMOLITION PLAN

PLUMBING

PP001 PLUMBING SYMBOLS LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

PD101 DEMOLITION PLUMBING FLOOR PLAN

PP101 OVERALL PLUMBING FOUNDATION FLOOR PLAN

PP102 ENLARGED NORTH PLUMBING FOUNDATION FLOOR PLAN

PP103 ENLARGED SOUTH PLUMBING FOUNDATION FLOOR PLAN

PP104 ENLARGED ADDITION PLUMBING FOUNDATION FLOOR PLAN

PP105 OVERALL PLUMBING FLOOR PLAN

PP106 ENLARGED NORTH PLUMBING FLOOR PLAN

PP107 ENLARGED SOUTH PLUMBING FLOOR PLAN

PP108 ENLARGED ADDITION PLUMBING FLOOR PLAN

PP201 LARGE SCALE PLUMBING PLANS

PP301 SANITARY SEWER RISER DIAGRAM

PP302 DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAM

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PP501 PLUMBING DETAILS

PP701 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL SYMBOL LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

MD101 DEMOLITION HVAC FLOOR PLAN

MD102 DEMOLITION PIPING FLOOR PLAN

MH101 OVERALL HVAC FLOOR PLAN

MH102 ENLARGED NORTH HVAC FLOOR PLAN

MH103 ENLARGED SOUTH HVAC FLOOR PLAN

MH104 ENLARGED ADDITION HVAC FLOOR PLAN

MP101 OVERALL HVAC PIPING FLOOR PLAN

MP102 ENLARGED NORTH HVAC PIPING FLOOR PLAN

MP103 ENLARGED SOUTH HVAC PIPING FLOOR PLAN

MP104 ENLARGED ADDITION HVAC PIPING FLOOR PLAN

M301 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

M302 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

M401 MECHANICAL ENLARGED PLANS

M501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M701 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M702 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

E-002 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS

ED110 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

ES101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

ES102 ELECTRICAL COURTYARD PLAN

ES103 PARTIAL ELECTRICAL PLAN AND SITE PLAN

EL110 LIGHTING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - NORTH

EL111 LIGHTING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - SOUTH

EL112 LIGHTNG PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - NEW WING

EL113 LIGHTING CONTROL PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - NORTH

EL114 LIGHTING CONTROL PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - SOUTH

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EL115 LIGHTING CONTROL PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - NEW WING

EP110 POWER PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - NORTH

EP111 POWER PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - SOUTH

EP112 POWER PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - NEW ADDITION

EP113 POWER PLAN - CONNECTIONS FROM E-POD

ET110 TELCOMM PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - NORTH

ET111 TELCOMM PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - SOUTH

ET112 TELCOMM PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - NEW ADDITION

ET113 TELCOMM PLAN - CABLE TRAY ROUTING

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-503 LIGHT FIXTURE SCHEDULE

E-504 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING CONTROL SCHEDULES

E-505 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAMS

E-601 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE (E-POD)

E-602 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE (C-POD)

E-603 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E-604 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 COR'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES (NOT USED)

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 TUBERCULOSIS TESTING

1.34 ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.35 GENERAL ORDER OF PROCEDURE:

1.36 SMOKE-FREE CAMPUS

1.37 EXISTING AND NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

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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 Renovation of and addition to Pod C as required by drawings and technical specifications.

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

C. Offices of Valhalla Engineering Group, 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 (CO) or his duly authorized representative (COR).

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

Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person”-(CP) (29CFR 1926.20(b) (2)) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present. Competent Person: “One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings and working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees, and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.” (29CFR 1926.32(f))

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM NO. 1, BASE BID:

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to provide demolition, general construction, alterations, roads, walks, site grading, drainage, mechanical, electrical, utility systems work, and certain other

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01 00 00-2 items necessary to accomplish the Work indicated in the Construction Documents without Alternates.

BID ITEM 1: $____________________________________

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION TIME (Base Bid): 365 calendar days.

B. BID ITEM 2, DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 1: BID ITEM NO. 1 minus the labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to re-roof the existing Pod C roof. Roof only the new addition and as needed to integrate the new roofing into the existing roofing instead.

BID ITEM 2: $___________________________

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION TIME (BID ITEM 2): 360 calendar days.

C. BID ITEM 3, DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 2: BID ITEM NO. 2 minus the labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to replace the existing skylights with new Pyramidal skylights. The existing skylights at four locations with 4-Square, 4’ x 4’ acrylic domes each, approximately 64SF per location, are to remain and have new OSHA Fall Guard devices installed over each acrylic dome instead.

BID ITEM 3: $____________________________

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION TIME (BID ITEM 3): 360 calendar days.

D. BID ITEM 4, DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 3: BID ITEM 3 minus the labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision for the sliding (Barn)doors and door hardware at corridor bedroom doors.

Provide the labor, equipment, materials, and supervision for standard swinging doors and door hardware at corridor bedroom doors instead. This Alternate is to include all corridor bedroom doors but not the sliding (Barn) doors at bedroom bathrooms.

BID ITEM 4: $____________________________

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION TIME (BID ITEM 4): 355 calendar days.

E. BID ITEM 5, DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 4: BID ITEM NO. 4 minus the labor, equipment, materials, and supervision for construction of the new Addition interior as described herein. The new Addition will be constructed as required in the Base Bid with following modifications: The completed structure shall include the exterior walls, fascia, soffits and roof, exterior doors and windows, rough-in sanitary waste and electrical rough-in below slab-on-grade (open waste to be capped at the slab) and slab-on-grade. Fire Sprinkler and Fire alarm shall be installed. HVAC trunk for supply and return shall be installed.

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01 00 00-3 defined as the space behind or beyond the cross corridor doors and partition separating the addition from the existing Pod C will be left as a “warm dark envelope”.

“Warm Dark Envelope” is defined as follows:

The interior face of the exterior wall shall include the installation of Base Bid wall construction including brick veneer and CMU back-up, metal stud and track, rigid insulation, and closed cell sprayfoam /thermal insulation. No gypsum drywall or finishes shall be installed at the exterior wall construction.

All under-slab rough-in work for plumbing work and/or electrical work shall be completed with all open to sewer services capped at or just above the finish floor elevation.

All domestic water service shown to be installed under slab shall be run to the point service is turned up to run above finished floor and capped just above finished floor elevation.

Where domestic water is to be run to wall hydrants at exterior wall, such service and wall hydrants shall be completed. All pressure tests shall be performed and approved prior to final acceptance. Electrical conduit shall be installed similar to the above with all conduit installed with ‘pull tape’ left in place; open, up-turned conduit shall be taped off to prevent debris from fouling empty conduit runs.

Slab-on-grade shall be installed on the required prepared subgrade and under slab fill to the elevations indicated, including any depressed slab areas required by final architectural finishes and as indicated in the in the structural foundation/slab plan. Appropriate curing compounds shall be used so as to not interfere with final floor finishes to be applied at a later date.

No floor finishes shall be installed. No interior partitions or wall finishes shall be installed. No interior doors/door frames or door hardware shall be installed. No ceiling materials or finishes shall be installed.

Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed with up-turned heads above proposed future ceiling finishes to fully protect the interior space, and provision shall be made for extending mains and laterals to the proposed drops at locations indicated on floor plans and reflected ceiling plans at a later date: point of extension (tees) for future extension of mains and laterals shall be capped at point of extension. Complete protection of the interior space shall be provided by the fire sprinkler system. All flow and pressure tests shall be completed prior to acceptance. Heat and smoke detectors shall be installed to provide monitoring of the unfinished interior space.

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HVAC main supply duct as shown on plans shall be run inside the interior space, beyond the partition wall defining the space to the first logical joint. Provisions shall be made to control the flow of supply air for balancing purposes. No terminal devices shall be installed beyond necessary damper for flow control. Return air duct shall be installed to inside the interior space only: install sufficient duct so as to prevent short-circuiting of air flow.

Electric service to the shell space shall be extended to and installed at distribution panels located within the interior space, and where shown on electrical drawings. Provide panel circuit protection and at least two convenience outlets (GFIC) served from panel to a location within 5 (five) feet of panel.

Where no permanent support is installed, provide for temporary support of panels as required by code. Any lighting circuits required for exterior lighting at the addition shall be installed with circuiting as shown in the Construction Drawings. Provide temporary lighting circuit and lighting devices (porcelain fixtures and LED bulbs) as required for minimum code required lighting levels at the interior space.

Provide power and fixtures as required for Exit lighting.

BID ITEM 5: $____________________________

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION TIME (BID ITEM 5): 350 calendar days.

A. BID ITEM 6, DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 5: BID ITEM 5 minus the labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to provide solid surface countertops and windowsills. Provide the labor, equipment, materials, and supervision for plastic laminate surface countertops and windowsills instead.

BID ITEM 6: $____________________________

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION TIME(BID ITEM 6) : 345 calendar days.

1.3.1 Bid Alternates

A. ALTERNATE NO.1: Do not re-roof existing Pod C roof. Roof only the new Addition, and the existing roof as needed to integrate the new Addition roofing into the existing roofing instead.

B. ALTERNATE NO.2: Do not replace the existing skylights with new Pyramidal skylights. The existing skylights at four locations with 4-Square, 4’ x 4’, acrylic domes each, approximately 64SF per location, are to remain and have new OSHA Fall Guard devices installed over each acrylic dome instead.

C. ALTERNATE NO.3: Do not provide sliding (Barn)doors at corridor bedroom doors. Provide standard swinging doors and door hardware at corridor bedroom doors instead. This Alternate is

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D. ALTERNATE NO.4: Do not provide interior construction at the new Addition. The new Addition will be constructed as required in the Base Bid with following modifications: The completed structure shall include the exterior walls, fascia, soffits and roof, exterior doors and windows, rough-in sanitary waste and electrical rough-in below slab-on-grade (open waste to be capped at the slab) and slab-on-grade. Fire Sprinkler and Fire alarm shall be installed. HVAC trunk for supply and return shall be installed. Electrical service to new panels and lighting circuits shall be installed as described below. The balance of the Addition defined as the space behind or beyond the cross corridor doors and partition separating the addition from the existing Pod C will be left as a “warm dark envelope”.

“Warm Dark Envelope” is defined as follows:

The interior face of the exterior wall shall include the installation of Base Bid wall construction including brick veneer and CMU back-up, metal stud and track, rigid insulation, and closed cell sprayfoam /thermal insulation. No gypsum drywall or finishes shall be installed at the exterior wall construction.

All under-slab rough-in work for plumbing work and/or electrical work shall be completed with all open to sewer services capped at or just above the finish floor elevation.

All domestic water service shown to be installed under slab shall be run to the point service is turned up to run above finished floor and capped just above finished floor elevation.

Where domestic water is to be run to wall hydrants at exterior wall, such service and wall hydrants shall be completed. All pressure tests shall be performed and approved prior to final acceptance. Electrical conduit shall be installed similar to the above with all conduit installed with ‘pull tape’ left in place; open, up-turned conduit shall be taped off to prevent debris from fouling empty conduit runs.

Slab-on-grade shall be installed on the required prepared subgrade and under slab fill to the elevations indicated, including any depressed slab areas required by final architectural finishes and as indicated in the in the structural foundation/slab plan. Appropriate curing compounds shall be used so as to not interfere with final floor finishes to be applied at a later date.

No floor finishes shall be installed. No interior partitions or wall finishes shall be installed. No interior doors/door frames

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Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed with up-turned heads above proposed future ceiling finishes to fully protect the interior space, and provision shall be made for extending mains and laterals to the proposed drops at locations indicated on floor plans and reflected ceiling plans at a later date: point of extension (tees) for future extension of mains and laterals shall be capped at point of extension. Complete protection of the interior space shall be provided by the fire sprinkler system. All flow and pressure tests shall be completed prior to acceptance. Heat and smoke detectors shall be installed to provide monitoring of the unfinished interior space.

HVAC main supply duct as shown on plans shall be run inside the interior space, beyond the partition wall defining the space to the first logical joint. Provisions shall be made to control the flow of supply air for balancing purposes. No terminal devices shall be installed beyond necessary damper for flow control. Return air duct shall be installed to inside the interior space only: install sufficient duct so as to prevent short-circuiting of air flow.

Electric service to the shell space shall be extended to and installed at distribution panels located within the interior space, and where shown on electrical drawings. Provide panel circuit protection and at least two convenience outlets (GFIC) served from panel to a location within 5 (five) feet of panel.

Where no permanent support is installed, provide for temporary support of panels as required by code. Any lighting circuits required for exterior lighting at the addition shall be installed with circuiting as shown in the Construction Drawings. Provide temporary lighting circuit and lighting devices (porcelain fixtures and LED bulbs) as required for minimum code required lighting levels at the interior space.

Provide power and fixtures as required for Exit lighting.

ALTERNATE NO.5: Do not provide solid surface countertops and windowsills. Provide plastic laminated countertops and windowsills instead.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

Specifications and drawings will be made available electronically.

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

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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 or escort 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.

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.

5. Contractors must obtain ID badges in accordance with Medical Center Memorandum (MCM) 05-04 Personnel Suitability and Security Procedures. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

Step 1: (Upon notice of award)

Contractor will complete Contract Security Services Request (Form #1), listing all employees that will be performing work under the contract. Contract Security Verification Request Supplemental (Form #1b) may be filled out and attached if Form #1 does not provide enough space. Once completed, this form shall be submitted to the VHA Service Center (VSC) Personnel Security Office via password protected or encrypted email to VSCSecurity@va.gov or faxed to (216)447-8020.

Step 2: (Upon notice of award, same time as Step 1)

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Within five business days of Contractor receiving Notice of Award, each contract employee listed on Form #1 must take the Contractor/Employee Fingerprinting request (Form #2) and two forms of ID to their nearest VA facility to have their fingerprints submitted and the bottom portion of Form #2 completed by the fingerprinting official. Fingerprint appointments should be made through the COR or the local VA facility. Completed SAC forms shall be faxed or mailed directly to the VSC Personnel Security Office the same day the contractor employee is fingerprinted.

VHA Service Center (VSC) 6100 Oak Tree Blvd #500 Independence, OH 44131 Fax: (216)447-8025 VSCSecurity@va.gov

Contractor shall inform the COR/CO when fingerprinting has been completed for each contract employee.

Step 3: (As soon as possible)

Each individual working on the contract or the contractor POC shall complete the VHA Service Center PIV Sponsorship (Form #3) for each employee, in its entirety, and return to VSC Security Office as soon as possible, either via fax, encrypted email or password protected documents. Upon receipt of this form and final results of fingerprinting confirmation, the VHA Security Service Center will send an email notification to the Contractor’s POC and the CO authorizing contract employees to proceed with obtaining their required non-PIV security badge.

Upon receipt of this confirmation, notify COR so they may schedule an appointment for PIV badging.

Only the individual whose name appears on the badge can pick up that badge from the badging office.

5. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 5 working days’ notice to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) 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.

6. Contractor is solely responsible for keeping the job site secure at all times, even during working hours. The job site

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7. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the COR.

8. 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

COR.

C. Guards: (Not Used)

D. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

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 COR.

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

VA.

6. Notify COR 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).

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

2. “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. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

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

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

H. Utilities Services:

1. 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:

2. 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.

H. Phasing:

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1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific 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 insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and Contractor.

I. Building No. 502 (Pod C) will be vacated by Government beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

J. Construction Fence:

1. 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.

2. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks.

3. If the fence is terminated or interrupted by a structure, it shall be fastened or otherwise installed so that the fence is just as secure at termination points as the remainder of the fence and the padlocked gate(s).

4. 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.

5. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

K. When a building 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 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.

L. Utilities Services:

1. 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.

2. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05

11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 00

COMMON WORK RESULTS REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

M. Abandoned Lines:

1. 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.

2. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times (routing plan must be approved by COR and/or the Police Department).

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

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

ROADWAYS.

P. No materials or supplies shall be delivered to any of the employee loading docks. If they get delivered to any of the docks, they can be sent away with no responsibility to the VA. These items shall only be delivered to the contractor's staging and lay-down area such as a job site trailer. The contractor must be available

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P. Contractor shall hold weekly construction meetings on-site at a location to be determined by the COR. Contractor shall provide computer generated minutes of all meetings and shall distribute minutes to all participants within two (2) working days after said meeting. Electronic submission of minutes is required in addition to one hard copy to the COR.

Q. Daily logs shall be electronically submitted on a daily basis to the COR for all construction personnel, all materials brought on-site that day, work performed on that day, the weather for the day including temperature, precipitation (form and amounts) sunny, cloudy, windy or calm as well as any contacts made that day. Sample log may be provided, if requested, in electronic format to the contractor for his distribution and use.

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…