642-16-108 Combined Specifications.pdf

07-20 Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Upgrade Patient Bedrooms CLC Unit B

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets – To be included in next submission

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-15

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-15

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 09-16

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-16

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-15

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 05-10

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 02-16

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 02-16

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

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-15

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

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07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 23 Vinyl Acrylic Clad Wood Doors 02-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 05-16

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 08-16

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 02-16

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 12-15

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 13 00 Directories 11-11

10 14 00 Signage 11-11

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

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

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 09-14

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 11-11

12 36 00 Countertops 05-10

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 05-15

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

22 05 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 09-15

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 09-15

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15

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

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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 06-13

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15

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 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-15

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 06-13

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-15

26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12

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26 43 13 Surge Protective Device 12-12

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15

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

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 06-15

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

27 11 00 Telecommunications 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 10-15

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

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

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 06-13

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

30-CS(P2) COVER SHEET

ARCHITECTURAL

30-ASG101 1ST FLOOR FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PLANS SEQUENCE A

30-ASG102 2ND FLOOR FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PLANS SEQUENCE A

30-ASG103 1St FLOOR FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PLANS SEQUENCE B

30-ASG104 2ND FLOOR FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PLANS SEQUENCE B

30-ASG105 1ST FLOOR FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PLANS SEQUENCE C

30-ASG106 2ND FLOOR FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PLANS SEQUENCE C

30-ASG107 1ST FLOOR FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PLANS SEQUENCE D

30-ASG108 2ND FLOOR FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PLANS SEQUENCE D

30-ASG109 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR OVERALL SEQUENCING PLANS

30-AS001 SYMBOLS, NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND PARTITION TYPES

30-AS101 ICRA NOTES AND DETAILS

30-AS1 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS EXISTING CONDITIONS – SEQUENCE A

30-AS2 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS NEW CONSTRUCTION – SEQUENCE A

30-AS3 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS DEMOLITION – SEQUENCE B

30-AS4 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS NEW CONSTRUCTION – SEQUENCE B

30-AS5 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS DEMOLITION – SEQUENCE C

30-AS6 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS NEW CONSTRUCTION – SEQUENCE C

30-AS7 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS DEMOLITION – SEQUENCE D

30-AS8 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS NEW CONSTRUCTION – SEQUENCE D

30-AS9 FIRST FLOOR PLAN SEQUENCE A

30-AS10 SECOND FLOOR PLAN SEQUENCE A

30-AS11 FIRST FLOOR PLAN SEQUENCE B

30-AS12 SECOND FLOOR PLAN SEQUENCE B

30-AS13 FIRST FLOOR PLAN SEQUENCE C

30-AS14 SECOND FLOOR PLAN SEQUENCE C

30-AS15 FIRST FLOOR PLAN SEQUENCE D

30-AS16 SECOND FLOOR PLAN SEQUENCE D

30-AS17 ROOF PLAN SEQUENCES A,B, C, D

30-AS18 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN FIRST FLOOR SEQUENCE A

30-AS19 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN SECOND FLOOR SEQUENCE A

30-AS20 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN FIRST FLOOR SEQUENCE B

30-AS21 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN SECOND FLOOR SEQUENCE B

30-AS22 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN FIRST FLOOR SEQUENCE C

30-AS23 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN SECOND FLOOR SEQUENCE C

30-AS24 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN FIRST FLOOR SEQUENCE D

30-AS25 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN SECOND FLOOR SEQUENCE D

30-AS26 FLOOR FINISHES PLAN FIRST FLOOR SEQUENCE A

30-AS27 FLOOR FINISHES PLAN SECOND FLOOR SEQUENCE A

30-AS28 FLOOR FINISHES PLAN FIRST FLOOR SEQUENCE B

30-AS29 FLOOR FINISHES PLAN SECOND FLOOR SEQUENCE B

30-AS30 FLOOR FINISHES PLAN FIRST FLOOR SEQUENCE C

30-AS31 FLOOR FINISHES PLAN SECOND FLOOR SEQUENCE C

30-AS32 FLOOR FINISHES PLAN FIRST FLOOR SEQUENCE D

30-AS33 FLOOR FINISHES PLAN SECOND FLOOR SEQUENCE D

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30-AS34 FINISH PATTERNS AND DETAILS

30-AS35 EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE PLAN FIRST FLOOR SEQUENCE A

30-AS36 EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE PLAN SECOND FLOOR SEQUENCE A

30-AS37 EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE PLAN FIRST FLOOR SEQUENCE B

30-AS38 EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE PLAN SECOND FLOOR SEQUENCE B

30-AS39 EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE PLAN FIRST FLOOR SEQUENCE C

30-AS40 EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE PLAN SECOND FLOOR SEQUENCE C

30-AS41 EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE PLAN FIRST FLOOR SEQUENCE D

30-AS42 EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE PLAN SECOND FLOOR SEQUENCE D

30-AS43 STANDARD RESIDENT ROOM PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

30-AS44 BARIATRIC RESIDENT ROOMS PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

30-AS45 STANDARD RESIDENT RROM PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

30-AS46 BARIATRIC ROOMS 1B123 AND 2B122 PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

30-AS47 BARIATRIC ROOMS 1B129 AND 2B128 PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

30-AS48 BARIATRIC ROOMS PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

30-AS49 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

30-AS50 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

30-AS51 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

30-AS52 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

30-AS53 ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

30-AS54 ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

30-AS55 ENLARGED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

30-AS56 ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLANS

30-AS57 ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLANS

30-AS58 TYPICAL DETAILS

30-AS59 DETAILS

30-AS60 MILLWORK SECTIONS

30-AS61 MILLWORK SECTIONS

30-AS62 PARTITION DETAILS

30-AS63 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULES

30-AS64 DOOR SCHEDULES

30-AS65 TYPICAL DOOR DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

30-SS1 STRUCTURAL FRAMING PLANS

30-SS2 STRUCTURAL FRAMING PLANS AND GENERAL NOTES

MECHANICAL

30-MH1 MECHANICAL – LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS AND NOTES

30-MH2(AB) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – DUCTWORK - DEMOLITION

30-MH2(CD) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – DUCTWORK - DEMOLITION

30-MH3(AB) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – DUCTWORK - DEMOLITION

30-MP3(CD) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – HVAC PIPING - DEMOLITION

30-MH4(AB) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC PIPING - DEMOLITION

30-MH4(CD) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC PIPING - DEMOLITION

30-MH5(AB) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – HVAC PIPING – DEMOLITION

30-MH5(CD) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – HVAC PIPING – DEMOLITION

30-MH6(AB) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – DUCTWORK – NEW WORK

30-MH6(CD) FIRST FLOOR PLAN = DUCTWORK – NEW WORK

30-MH7(AB) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – DUCTWORK – NEW WORK

30-MH7(CD) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – DUCTWORK – NEW WORK

30-MH8(AB) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC PIPING – NEW WORK

30-MH8(CD) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – HVAC PIPING – NEW WORK

30-MH9(AB) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – HVAC PIPING – NEW WORK

30-MH9(CD) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – HVAC PIPING – NEW WORK

30-MH10(AB)ROOF PLAN – MECHANICAL – NEW WORK

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30-MH10(CD)ROOF PLAN – MECHANICAL – NEW WORK

30-MH11 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

30-MH12 MECHANICAL AHU SECTIONS

30-MH13 MECHANICAL DETAILS

30-MH14 MECHANICAL DETAILS

30-MH15 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

30-MH16 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

PLUMBING

30-PL1 PLUMBING LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS, SCHEDULES AND NOTES

30-PL2(AB) PART FIRST FLOOR PLAN – DOMESTIC WATER – DEMOLITION

30-PL2(CD) PART FIRST FLOOR PLAN – DOMESTIC WATER – DEMOLITION

30-PL3(AB) PART SECOND FLOOR PLAN – DOMESTIC WATER – DEMOLITION

30-PL3(CD) PART SECOND FLOOR PLAN – DOMESTIC WATER – DEMOLITION

30-PL4(AB) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SANITARY – DEMOLITION

30-PL4(CD) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SANITARY – DEMOLITION

30-PL5(AB) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SANITARY – DEMOLITION

30-PL5(CD) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SANITARY – DEMOLITION

30-PL6(AB) PART FIRST FLOOR PLAN – MEDICAL GAS – DEMOLITION

30-PL6(CD) PART FIRST FLOOR PLAN – MEDICAL GAS – DEMOLITION

30-PL7(AB) PART SECOND FLOOR PLAN – MEDICAL GAS – DEMOLITION

30-PL7(CD) PART SECOND FLOOR PLAN – MEDICAL GAS – DEMOLITION

30-PL8(AB) PART FIRST FLOOR PLAN – DOMESTIC WATER – NEW WORK

30-PL8(CD) PART FIRST FLOOR PLAN – DOMESTIC WATER – NEW WORK

30-PL9(AB) PART SECOND FLOOR PLAN – DOMESTIC WATER – NEW WORK

30-PL9(CD) PART SECOND FLOOR PLAN – DOMESTIC WATER – NEW WORK

30-PL10(AB)PART FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SANITARY – NEW WORK

30-PL10(CD)PART FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SANITARY – NEW WORK

30-PL11(AB)PART SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SANITARY – NEW WORK

30-PL11(CD)PART SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SAMITARY – NEW WORK

30-PL12(A) PART BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – MEDICAL GAS – NEW WORK

30-PL12(CD)PART FIRST FLOOR PLAN – MEDICAL GAS – NEW WORK

30-PL13(AB)PART FIRST FLOOR PLAN – MEIDCAL GAS – NEW WORK

30-PL13(CD)PART SECOND FLOOR PLAN – MEDICAL GAS – NEW WORK

30-PL14(AB)PART SECOND FLOOR PLAN – MEDICAL GAS – NEW WORK

30-PL15(AB)SANITARY AND DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAMS

30-PL16(AB)SANITARY RISER DIAGRAMS

30-PL17(CD)SANITARY AND DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAMS

30-PL18(CD)SANITARY RISER DIAGRAM

30-PL19 MEDICAL GAS RISER DIAGRAMS

30-PL20 PLUMBING DETAILS

ELECTICAL

30-ES1(ABCD) ELECTRICAL – LEGEND ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

30-ES2(AB) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – LIGHTING - DEMOLITION

30-ES2(CD) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – LIGHTING – DEMPLITION

30-ES3(AB) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – LIGHTING – DEMOLITION

30-ES3(CD) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – LIGHTING – DEMOLITION

30-ES4(AB) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – POWER AND SYSTEMS – DEMOLITION

30-ES4(CD) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – POWER AND SYSTEMS – DEMOLITION

30-ES5(AB) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – POWER AND SYSTEMS – DEMOLITION

30-ES5(CD) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – POWER AND SYSTEMS – DEMOLITION

30-ES6(AB) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – LIGHTING – NEW WORK

30-ES6(CD) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – LIGHTING – NEW WORK

30-ES7(AB) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – LIGHTING – NEW WORK

30-ES7(CD) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – LIGHTING – NEW WORK

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30-ES8(AB) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – POWER – NEW WORK

30-ES8(CD) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – POWER – NEW WORK

30-ES9(AB) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – POWER – NEW WORK

30-ES9(CD) SECOND FLOOR PLAN – POWER – NEW WORK

30-ES10(AB)FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SPEICAL SYSTEMS – NEW WORK

30-ES10(CD)FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SPECIAL SYSTEMS – NEW WORK

30-ES11(AB)SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SPEICAL SYSTEMS – NEW WORK

30-ES11(CD)SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SPECIAL SYSTEMS – NEW WORK

30-ES12(AB)OVERALL ELECTRICAL FEEDER PLAN

30-ES12(CD)OVERALL ELECTRICAL FEEDER PLAN

30-ES13(AB)ELECTRICAL ROOM PART PLANS – DEMOLITION

30-ES13(CD)ELECTRICAL ROOM PART PLANS – DEMOLITION

30-ES14(AB)ELECTRICAL ROOM PART PLANS – NEW WORK

30-ES14(CD)ELECTRICAL ROOM PART PLANS – NEW WORK

30-ES15(AB)SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM – NORMAL POWER – DEMOLITION

30-ES15(CD)SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM – NORMAL POWER – DEMOLITION

30-ES16(AB)SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM – EMERGENCY POWER – DEMOLITION

30-ES16(CD)SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM – EMERGENCY POWER – DEMOLITION

30-ES17(AB)SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM – NORMAL POWER – NEW WORK

30-ES17(CD)SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM – NORMAL POWER – NEW WORK

30-ES18(AB)SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM – EMERGENCY POWER – NEW WORK

30-ES18(CD)SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM – EMERGENCY POWER – NEW WORK

30-ES19 NURSE CALL RISER – SPECIAL SYSTEMS – NEW WORK

30-ES20 LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE

30-ES21 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

30-ES22 LIGHTING CONTROL DIAGRAMS

30-ES23 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

30-ES24 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

30-ES25 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

30-ES26(AB)ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

30-ES26(CD)ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

30-ES27(AB)ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

30-ES27(CD)ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

30-ES28(CD)ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

30-TS1 TELECOM AND SECURITY LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

30-TS2-AB 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLAN PHASE 2 – TELECOM & SECURITY

30-TS2-CD 1ST FLOOR PLAN – TELECOM & SECURITY

30-TS3 TELECOM DETAILS

30-TS3-CD 2ND FLOOR PLAN – TELECOM & SECURITY

30-TS4 TELECOM DETAILS

30-TS5 TELECOM DETAILS

30-TS6 TELECOM GENERAL NOTES

FIRE PROTECTION

30-FA1 FIRE ALARM NOTES SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

30-FA2 FIRE ALARM 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS DEMOLITION – SEQUENCE A

30-FA3 FIRE ALARM 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS DEMOLITION – SEQUENCE B

30-FA4 FIRE ALARM 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS DEMOLITION – SEQUENCE C

30-FA5 FIRE ALARM 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS DEMOLITION – SEQUENCE D

30-FA6 FIRE ALARM – 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS – NEW WORK – SEQUENCE A

30-FA7 FIRE ALARM – 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS – NEW WORK – SEQUENCE B

30-FA8 FIRE ALARM – 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS – NEW WORK – SEQUENCE C

30-FA9 FIRE ALARM – 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS – NEW WORK – SEQUENCE D

30-FS1 FIRE SUPPRESSION NOTES, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

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30-FS2 FIRE SUPPRESION ZONING PLAN

30-FS3 FIRE SUPPRESSION – 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS – DEMOLITION – SEQUENCE A

30-FS4 FIRE SUPPRESSION – 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS – DEMOLITION – SEQUENCE B

30-FS5 FIRE SUPPRESSION – 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS – DEMOLITION – SEQUENCE C

30-FS6 FIRE SUPPRESSION – 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS – DEMOLITION – SEQUENCE D

30-FS7 FIRE SUPPRESSION – 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS – NEW WORK – SEQUENCE A

30-FS8 FIRE SUPPRESSION – 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS – NEW WORK – SEQUENCE B

30-FS9 FIRE SUPPRESSION – 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS – NEW WORK – SEQUENCE C

30-FS10 FIRE SUPPRESSION – 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PLANS – NEW WORK – SEQUENCE D

30-FS11 FIRE SUPPRESSION DETAILS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 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 TESTS

1.23 INSTRUCTIONS

1.24 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.25 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

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1.27 SAFETY SIGN

1.28 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Department of Veterans Affairs

Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Upgrade Patient Bedrooms CLC Unit B as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of:

Derby Enterprises, LLC

2215 Conowingo Road, Suite 100

Bel Air, Maryland 21015 as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the

Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting

Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: All work as identified in the

Construction Documents.

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 subcontractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the

Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

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

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C. 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.

D. 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.

4. 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.

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

6. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.7.

Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours 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

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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. Workmen 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 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.

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

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

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

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

G. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire

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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.

H. 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:

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate sequencing 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 sequencing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor.

I. Construction Fence: The Contractor shall prepare and submit a proposed

Construction Fencing and Pedestrian Access/Signage. Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric

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J. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a plan identifying proposed

Construction Vehicle and Crain Access Plan for the COR’s review and approval prior to start of any work.

K. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a plan identifying proposed

Concrete Wash Box Location and Method for the COR’s review and approval

L. 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.

M. Utilities Services: The Contractor shall prepare and submit a proposed

Utility Protection Plan for the COR’s review and approval prior to start of any work. Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be

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Facilities Management]. 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 n advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

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

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O. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

P. 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 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.

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.

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3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. 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 workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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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 identified by attached tags 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 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably

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B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

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

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

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

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

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

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

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

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

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by Advantage

Engineers, 834 Tremont Drive, Downington, PA.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Medical

Center, and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

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

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

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

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

(FAR 52.236-17)

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B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, roads, parking lots, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings.

Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

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3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

E. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to COR.

F. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications. The as-built drawings shall be handed over to the VA within 15 days of completion, B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

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

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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.

1.16 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.

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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…