689-040_A2 95per Specs Volume 1_051826.pdf

West Haven VA Medical Center

Chilled Water Plant Replacement and Site Utility Improvements – Phase A2

Surgical and Clinical Tower

May 08, 2026

95% CD DRAFT FINAL

Specifications

VOLUME 1

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Project #VAWH-689-040 West Haven VA Medical Center Phase A2-Chilled Water Plant Replacement

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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01 35 26 05/24 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 35 50 05/24 CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY

MANAGEMENT

01 42 00 02/19 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 43 30 01/25 MOCKUPS

01 45 00 08/23, CHG 1: 05/24 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 10 11/16, CHG 2: 08/19 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR

MODE (RMS CM)

01 45 29 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

01 45 35 11/20 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

01 45 41 EXTERIOR ENCLOSURE PERFORMANCE

REQUIREMENTS, MOCKUPS, AND TESTING

01 50 00 11/20, CHG 1: 08/21 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND

CONTROLS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 58 00 08/19, CHG 3: 11/21 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

01 74 19 02/19, CHG 3: 11/21 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND

DISPOSAL

01 78 00 05/19, CHG 1: 08/21 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 81 13 10/17 SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

01 81 13.02 4/23 SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION

REQUIREMENTS - LEED v4 BD+C

01 86 25 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY RELATED

CONTROL SYSTEMS

01 91 00.01 05/19, CHG 2: 08/20 DVA/USACE PROJECTS GENERAL

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 11/21 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 08/15, CHG 2: 08/21 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 22 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 30 00 11/20, CHG 1: 08/21 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 32 01.00 10 02/15 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 08/18, CHG 4: 02/21 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

CONSTRUCTION PHASE BIM, CIM, AND

CAD REQUIREMENTS

01 33 21 02/20

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 08/22 DEMOLITION

02 82 13.13 1/21 GLOVEBAG ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

02 83 33.13 1/21 LEAD-BASED PAINT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 1/21 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 01 00 1/21 MAINTENANCE OF MASONRY

04 05 13 2/17 MASONRY MORTARING

04 20 00 8/17 UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 11/18 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

05 31 00 1/21 STEEL DECKING

05 36 00 1/21 COMPOSITE METAL DECKING

05 40 00 1/21 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

05 50 00 8/18 METAL FABRICATIONS

05 51 00 1/21 METAL STAIRS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 10/17 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 16 63 1/21 CEMENTITIOUS SHEATHING

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 1/21 PREPARATION FOR RE-ROOFING

07 08 00.01 8/19 DVA/USACE PROJECTS FACILITY EXTERIOR

CLOSURE COMMISSIONING

07 13 52 1/21 MODIFIED BITUMINOUS SHEET WATERPROOFING

07 18 13 1/21 PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC COATINGS

07 21 13 1/21 THERMAL INSULATION

07 21 23 1/21 LOOSE-FILL INSULATION

07 22 00 1/21 ROOF AND DECK INSULATION

07 27 27 1/21 FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS,

VAPOR RETARDING

07 42 13 08/25 METAL WALL PANELS

07 54 23 1/21 THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN (TPO) ROOFING

07 60 00 1/21 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07 71 00 1/21 ROOF SPECIALTIES

07 72 00 1/21 ROOF ACCESSORIES

07 81 00 7/23 APPLIED FIREPROOFING

07 84 00 1/21 FIRESTOPPING

07 92 00 4/22 JOINT SEALANTS

07 95 13 1/21 EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 1/21 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 31 13 06/25 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

08 33 00 1/21 COILING DOORS

08 41 13 1/21 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND

STOREFRONTS

08 44 13 4/20 GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS

08 71 00 3/24 DOOR HARDWARE

08 80 00 1/21 GLAZING

08 90 00 1/21 LOUVERS AND VENTS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 05 16 1/21 SUBSURFACE PREPARATION FOR FLOOR

FINISHES

09 22 16 6/18 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

09 29 00 4/20 GYPSUM BOARD

09 30 13 1/21 CERAMIC/PORCELAIN TILING

09 51 00 12/18 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 65 13 1/21 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

09 65 19 5/18 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

09 67 23.20 12/21 RESINOUS (EPOXY BASE) WITH VINYL CHIP

BROADCAST (RES-2)

09 91 00 1/21 PAINTING

09 96 59 1/21 RESINOUS SPECIALTY GLAZED COATING

SYSTEMS FOR WALLS, CEILINGS,

WALLBOARD, AND BLOCK CMU (RES-W1,

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RES-W2)

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 1/21 SIGNAGE

10 26 00 1/21 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

10 28 00 1/21 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

10 44 13 8/18 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 8/17 WINDOW SHADES

12 36 00 11/23 WINDOW STOOLS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 1/21 SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR

NON-STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 21 23 08/25 ELECTRIC TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00.01 8/19 DVA/USACE PROJECTS COMMISSIONING OF

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

21 13 13 6/15 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

21 30 13 5/15 ELECTRIC-DRIVEN, FIRE PUMPS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 05 11 1/23 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

22 05 12 9/20 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR

PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

22 05 19 9/20 METERS AND GAUGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 23 11/22 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 07 11 9/15 PLUMBING INSULATION

22 08 00.01 8/19 DVA/USACE PROJECTS COMMISSIONING OF

PLUMBING SYSTEMS

22 11 00 5/21 FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION

22 11 23 9/15 DOMESTIC WATER PUMPS

22 12 16 9/15 FACILITY ELEVATED, POTABLE-WATER

STORAGE TANKS

22 13 00 9/20 FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING

22 14 00 9/15 FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE

22 14 29 9/15 SUMP PUMPS

22 14 36 9/15 PACKAGED, SUBMERSIBLE, DRAINAGE PUMP

UNITS

22 15 00 9/20 GENERAL SERVICE COMPRESSED-AIR SYSTEMS

22 33 00 9/20 HEAT PUMP DOMESTIC WATER HEATER

22 40 00 5/24 PLUMBING FIXTURES

22 62 00 5/23 VACUUM SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND

HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

22 63 00 5/23 GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND

HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

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23 05 11 3/23 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

23 05 12 3/23 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC

AND STEAM GENERATION EQUIPMENT

23 05 41 3/23 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC

PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 05 93.01 11/21 DVA/USACE PROJECTS TESTING, ADJUSTING,

AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 11 2/20 HVAC AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION

23 08 00.01 8/19 DVA/USACE PROJECTS COMMISSIONING OF

HVAC SYSTEMS

23 09 23 3/23 DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

23 10 00 4/20 FACILITY FUEL OIL SYSTEMS

23 21 11 3/24 BOILER PLANT PIPING SYSTEMS

23 21 13 06/25 HYDRONIC PIPING

23 21 23 3/23 HYDRONIC PUMPS

23 22 13 3/24 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

23 22 23 4/20 STEAM CONDENSATE PUMPS

23 25 00 3/23 HVAC WATER TREATMENT

23 31 00 3/23 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

23 34 00 3/23 HVAC FANS

23 37 00 3/23 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

23 40 00 3/23 HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES

23 50 11 3/22 BOILER PLANT MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

23 64 00 3/24 PACKAGED WATER CHILLERS

23 65 00 3/23 COOLING TOWERS

23 73 00 3/23 INDOOR CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING

UNITS

23 81 00 3/24 DECENTRALIZED UNITARY HVAC EQUIPMENT

23 81 43 3/23 AIR-SOURCE UNITARY HEAT PUMPS

23 82 00 3/23 CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS

23 82 16 3/24 AIR COILS

DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 05 11.01 08/24 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED

CONTROL SYSTEMS - BUILDING AUTOMATION

SYSTEMS (L-M-M)

25 05 11.02 08/24 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED

CONTROL SYSTEMS - UTILITY MONITORING

AND CONTROL SYSTEMS (L-L-L)

25 05 11.03 08/24 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED

CONTROL SYSTEMS - ELECTRONIC SECURITY

SYSTEMS (M-M-M)

25 05 11.04 08/24 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED

CONTROL SYSTEMS - FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

SYSTEMS (L-L-L)

25 10 10 2/10 ADVANCED UTILITY METERING SYSTEM

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 11/22 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS

26 05 13 06/25 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES

26 05 19 11/22 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER

CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 05 26 11/22 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

26 05 33 11/22 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

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26 05 41 06/25 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

26 05 73 11/22 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE

COORDINATION STUDY

26 08 00.01 8/19 DVA/USACE PROJECTS COMMISSIONING OF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 09 23 11/22 LIGHTING CONTROLS

26 11 16 11/22 SECONDARY UNIT SUBSTATIONS

26 12 19 11/22 PAD-MOUNTED, LIQUID-FILLED,

MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

26 13 01 05/24 PAD-MOUNTED DEAD-FRONT AIR INSULATED

SWITCHGEAR

26 13 13 06/25 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER

SWITCHGEAR

26 22 00 11/22 LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

26 23 00 11/22 LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR

26 24 13 11/22 DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARDS

26 24 16 11/22 PANELBOARDS

26 27 26 11/22 WIRING DEVICES

26 29 11 11/22 MOTOR CONTROLLERS

26 29 21 11/22 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

26 33 53 11/22 STATIC UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY

26 36 23 11/22 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES

26 41 00 11/22 FACILITY LIGHTNING PROTECTION

26 43 13 11/22 SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES

26 51 00 3/24 INTERIOR LIGHTING

26 56 00 11/22 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 9/19 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS

27 05 26 11/21 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 05 33 10/18 CONDUITS AND BACKBOXES FOR

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 05 36 10/18 CABLE TRAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 05 53 7/21 IDENTIFICATION FOR COMMUNICATIONS

SYSTEMS

27 08 00.01 8/19 DVA/USACE PROJECTS COMMISSIONING OF

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 10 00 6/15 STRUCTURED CABLING

27 11 00 6/15 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM FITTINGS

27 11 16 COMMUNICATIONS CABINETS, RACKS,

FRAMES, AND ENCLOSURES

27 11 19 COMMUNICATIONS TERMINATION BLOCKS AND

PATCH PANELS

27 13 13 COMMUNICATIONS COPPER BACKBONE CABLING

27 13 13.13 COMMUNICATIONS COPPER CABLE SPLICING

AND TERMINATIONS

27 13 23 COMMUNICATIONS OPTICAL FIBER BACKBONE

CABLING

27 13 23.13 COMMUNICATIONS OPTICAL FIBER SPLICING

AND TERMINATIONS

27 15 00 1/16 COMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURED CABLING

27 15 13 COMMUNICATIONS COPPER HORIZONTAL

CABLING

27 16 19 COMMUNICATIONS PATCH CORDS, STATION

CORDS, AND CROSS CONNECT WIRE

27 51 16 10/18 PUBLIC ADDRESS

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27 78 00 5/24 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 4/18 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 13 10/18 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 26 9/11 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 28.33 9/11 CONDUITS AND BACKBOXES FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 08 00.01 8/19 DVA/USACE PROJECTS COMMISSIONING OF

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS

28 13 00 10/11 PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

28 23 00 9/11 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

28 31 00 10/11 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 20 00 08/23 EARTHWORK

31 23 19 10/12 DEWATERING

31 23 23.33 10/12 FLOWABLE FILL

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 8/16 CEMENT AND CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR

IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 9/15 ASPHALT PAVING

32 13 15.20 11/22 CONCRETE PAVEMENT FOR FUEL STORAGE

CONTAINMENT DIKES

32 17 23 8/16 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

32 31 13 11/21 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

32 31 40 11/21 HIGH-SECURITY FENCES AND GATES

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 08 00.01 8/19 DVA/USACE PROJECTS COMMISSIONING OF

SITE UTILITY SYSTEMS

33 10 00 08/24 WATER UTILITIES

33 30 00 05/18 SANITARY SEWERAGE

33 40 00 11/21 STORMWATER UTILITIES

33 46 13 05/18 FOUNDATION DRAINAGE

33 56 19 11/22 FUEL IMPERMEABLE LINER SYSTEM

33 63 00 2/24 STEAM ENERGY DISTRIBUTION

33 71 02 08/21 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

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SECTION 01 00 00

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this section to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263 Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and Use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172 Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements

49 CFR 173 Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2023; ERTA 1 2024; TIA 24-1) National Electrical Code

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

TSCA Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C 2601)

1.2 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.3 GENERAL INTENTION

a. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the Chilled Water Plant Replacement and Site Utility Improvements, Phase A2 Surgical and Clinical Tower project as required by drawings and specifications.

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c. Offices of Leo A. Daly | Perkins & Will Joint Venture, 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.

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.

1.4 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

a. Refer to Section 01 22 00, MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT for bidding requirements.

1.5 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.6 NOT USED

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1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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.

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

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

e. Workers 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. Execute all work such that road closures are limited to one lane at a time. Lane closure sequencing and durations shall be clearly identified in the Traffic Control Plan and Construction Phasing Plan submitted for review and approval.

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

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 3 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 or assigned storage areas between the hours of 7pm to 6am. and limit deliveries so they do not impede Medical Center traffic or ongoing operations. 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 and COR approval.

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

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

i. Phasing:

(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 , subphasing plans and detailed construction schedule , 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: Access and egress to and from existing buildings, fire truck access to all fire hydrants, utility shutdowns, off-hours work, and road closures.

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

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k. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, (7 feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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 (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: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

(1) No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR . Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections

26 05 11 , REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00 , COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

(2) Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

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

n. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

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.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

a. Survey : Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, all three (3), 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 buildings.

(2) Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

(3) Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing

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

b. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR , to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

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

(1) Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures;

and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

d. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

(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.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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(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.

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES,

AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

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 interfere with the work required under this contract.

The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place.

If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and

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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.

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.

d. Refer to FAR 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

(1) Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

(2) Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

(3) Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

(4) Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

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1.11 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

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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 workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

d. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS

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.

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

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.

1.13 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.

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1.14 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)

b. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building, lines for each gravesite control monument, 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.

(3) Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution

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(4) Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

(5) Lines and elevations of roads, streets and parking lots.

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. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COR one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work, including burial monuments and fifty foot stationing along new road centerlines. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

g. 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".

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

Refer to Section 01 78 00, CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS for specific as-built red line markup drawing requirements.

1.16 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

Refer to section 01 78 00, CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS for warranty management requirements.

1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

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

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

1.18 NOT USED

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] 1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

(2) Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e.

transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 , National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

(6) All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally

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

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

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

1.20 NOT USED

1.21 NOT USED

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1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.23 TESTS

a. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

b. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

c. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

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Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

d. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

e. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

f. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

a. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

b. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations.

Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

c. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 18 equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.25 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

Refer to Section 01 58 00, PROJECT IDENTIFICATION for construction signage requirements.

1.26 SAFETY SIGN

a. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Face of sign shall be 3/4 inch thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two (4 x 4 inch) posts extending full height of sign and (3 feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at (4 feet) above ground.

b. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

c. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by COR.

d. Drawing details in VA Signage Design Manual, Section 11 Specialty Signs (found on VA TIL) show required legend and other characteristics of sign and are attached hereto and is made a part of this specification.

e. Post the number of accident free days on a daily basis.

1.27 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

a. During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones including electronic indexing, navigation, storage and remote access to the documentation, as per these specifications. The commercial photographer or the subcontractor used for this work shall meet the following qualifications:

(1) Demonstrable minimum experience of three (3) years in operation providing documentation and advanced indexing/navigation systems including a representative portfolio of construction projects of similar type, size, duration and complexity as the Project.

(2) Demonstrable ability to service projects throughout North America, which shall be demonstrated by a representative portfolio of

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b. Photographic documentation elements:

(1) Each digital image shall be taken with a professional grade camera with minimum size of 6 megapixels (MP) capable of producing 8 x 10 inch prints with a minimum of 2272 x 1704 pixels and 16 x 20 inch prints with a minimum 2592 x 1944 pixels.

(2) Indexing and navigation system shall utilize actual AUTOCAD construction drawings, making such drawings interactive on an on-line interface. For all documentation referenced herein, indexing and navigation must be organized by both time (date-stamped) and location throughout the project.

(3) Documentation shall combine indexing and navigation system with inspection-grade digital photography designed to capture actual conditions throughout construction and at critical milestones.

Documentation shall be accessible on-line through use of an internet connection. Documentation shall allow for secure multiple-user access, simultaneously, on-line.

(4) Before construction, the building pad, adjacent…