A.02 17.1058.02 - RTA SPECIFICATIONS - VOL I with Div1 Rev 021021 4.1.21.pdf

A/E Design – Correct Parking Site Deficiencies Project # 544-330

For the Department of Veterans Affairs W.J.B. Dorn VA Medical Center

Columbia, SC 29209

PROJECT MANUAL

DIVISIONS 00 - 14

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

09/25/2020

GUIDON DESIGN INC.

MES GROUP

PROJECT CONTACTS:

OWNER: W.J.B. Dorn VA MEDICAL CENTER Attn: Robert Price 6439 Garners Ferry Road Columbia, SC 29209 Phone: 803.776.4000 Email: Robert.Price5@va.gov

ARCHITECT, CIVIL & GUIDON DESIGN INC.

STRUCTURAL Attn: Stacey Paul ENGINEERS: 1221 N. Pennsylvania St.

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 Phone: 317.800.6388 x 104 Email: SPaul@guidondesign.com

M/E/P ENGINEER: MES GROUP

Attn: Phil Moody 550 N. Reo Street, Suite 203 Tampa, FL 33609 Phone: 813.289.4700 Email: Phillip.Moody@MESGroup.com

ISSUE DATE: September 25, 2020

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10 List of Drawing Sheets

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DIV ISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements

10-17

01 32 01 00.10 Project Schedule 04-13

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

Administrative Requirements

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 00.10 Quality Control 01-18 01 45 00.15 10

Closeout Submittals

08-17 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01-11 01 50 00 Temporary Construction Facitities and Controls 07-15 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 09-13 01 58 00

Sustainable Construction Requirements

10-17

01 81 13

General Commissioning Requirements

10-15

Operation and Maintenance Data

Construction Waste Management and Disposal

Project Identification

DIV ISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIV ISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15 03 41 33 Precast Structural Pretension Concrete 07-11 03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete 10-15

DIV ISION 04 – MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17 04 21 00 Clay Unit Masonry 08-17

DIV ISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18 05 51 00 Metal Stairs

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Table of Contents

01 14 00 Work Restrictions 01 30 00

Resident Management System Contractor Mode

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05 70 00 Wire Metal Mesh

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 18 16 Vehicular Traffic Coatings 05-15 07 19 16 Silane Water Repellents 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 61 00 Sheet Metal Roofing 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18 10 44 16.13 Engauge-Fire Alarm Monitoring System

DIVISION 11- EQUIPMENT

11 12 00 Parking Control Equipment 02-16

DIVISION 14- CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevators 10-18

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems 06-15

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 33 23 Central Battery Inverter Equipment 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

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28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 13 16 Physical Access Control System and Database Management 09-11

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28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11 28 52 31 Emergency Call System 06-15

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16 31 66 13 Rammed Aggregate Piers

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16 32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16 33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI101 CODE ANALYSIS

GI102 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI103 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GI104 LIFE SAFETY PLANS – ADD ALTERNATES

GI105 ADD ALTERNATES

GI106 PHASING NOTES AND DIAGRAMS

CIVIL

CC001 GENERAL NOTES

CC002 PHASING PLAN - PHASE 1, 2, 3, AND 4

CC003 PHASING PLAN - PHASE 5

CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN

CS101 SITE PLAN

CS501 SITE DETAILS

CG101 GRADING PLAN

CU101 UTILITY PLAN

CU501 UTILITY DETAILS

CU502 UNDERGROUND STORMWATER BASIN DETAILS

CU503 UNDERGROUND STORMWATER BASIN DETAILS

CJ101 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CJ102 SWPPP

CJ501 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

LP101 LANDSCAPE PLAN – BASE BID

LP102 LANDSCAPE PLAN – ALT. E

LP501 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

SI001 STRUCTURAL ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

SI002 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

SI003 LOAD MAPS

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SB101 FOUNDATION PLAN

SB102 SLAB ON GRADE PLAN

SB501 FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF101 SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

SF102 LEVEL 3 WEST FRAMING PLAN

SF103 LEVEL 3 EAST FRAMING PLAN

SF104 LEVEL 4 WEST FRAMING PLAN

SF104A LEVEL 4 WEST FRAMING PLAN - ADD ALTERNATE A

SF105 LEVEL 4 EAST FRAMING PLAN-ADD ALTERNATE B

SF105A LEVEL 4 EAST FRAMING PLAN - ADD ALTERNATE C

SF301 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

SF301A BUILDING ELEVATIONS WITH ADD ALTERNATES

SF302 SHEAR WALL ELEVATIONS

SF303 PRECAST WALL ELEVATIONS

SF401 ENLARGED PLAN VIEWS

SF501 FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF502 FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF503 FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF901 ISOMETRIC VIEWS

ARCHITECTURAL

AE001 ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS

AE002 ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

NOTES

AD101 LEVEL 1 - DEMO PLAN

AD102 LEVEL 2 - DEMO PLAN

AD103 LEVEL 3 AND ROOF- DEMO PLAN

AE101 LEVEL 1 - HORIZONTAL EXPANSION FLOOR PLAN

AE102 LEVEL 2 - HORIZONTAL EXPANSION FLOOR PLAN

AE103 LEVEL 3 - VERTICAL EXPANSION FLOOR PLAN

AE104 LEVEL 3 - HORIZONTAL EXPANSION FLOOR PLAN

AE105 LEVEL 4 -VERTICAL EXPANSION FLOOR PLAN

AE150 LEVEL 4 - ADD ALTERNATE 'A'

AE151 LEVEL 4 - ADD ALTERNATE 'B'

AE152 LEVEL 4 - ADD ALTERNATE 'C' AND 'D'

AE201 ROOF PLAN AND DETAILS

AE301 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE401 WALL SECTION & DETAILS

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AE402 STAIR 3 - ENLARGED PLANS AND SECTIONS

AE403 STAIR 1- ENLARGED PLANS AND SECTIONS

AE404 STAIR 2 - ENLARGED PLANS AND SECTIONS & STAIR

DETAILS

AE405 STAIR 4 & 5 – ENLARGED PLANS AND DETAILS

AE501 STOREFRONT ELEVATIONS & DOOR SCHEDULE

AE601 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE, STRIPING & DETAILS

AE602 STRIPING, WAYFINDING & INTERIOR ELEVATION

AP601 SIGN SCHEDULE & DETAILS – ARCHITECTURAL PARKI NG

AW501 WATERPROOFING DETAILS – STRUCTURAL

FIRE SUPPRESSION

FX001 FIRE NOTES AND LEGENDS

FX101 FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS

FX102 FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS

FX103A FIRE - ADD ALTERNATE - ADD ALTERNATE 'A'

FX103B FIRE - ADD ALTERNATE - ADD ALTERNATE 'B'

FX901 FIRE SUPPRESSION RISERS

PLUMBING

PI001 PLUMBING NOTES AND LEGEND

PP101 LEVEL 1 PLUMBING PLAN

PP102 LEVEL 2 PLUMBING PLAN

PP103 LEVEL 3 PLUMBING PLAN

PP104 LEVEL 3 PLUMBING PLAN

PP105 LEVEL 4 PLUMBING PLAN

PP105A PLUMBING – ADD ALTERNATE ‘A’

PP105B PLUMBING – ADD ALTERNATE ‘B’

PP105CD PLUMBING – ADD ALTERNATE ‘C’ AND ‘D’

PP501 PLUMBING DETAILS

PP901 PLUMBING RISERS

PP902 PLUMBING RISERS

MECHANICAL

MM001 HVAC NOTES AND LEGEND

MM002 HVAC SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

MM101 LEVEL 1 HORIZONTAL EXPANSION – FLOOR PLAN

MM104 LEVEL 4 VERTICAL EXPANSION – FLOOR PLAN

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ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL NOTES AND LEGENDS

ED101 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION SITE PLAN

ES101 ELECTRICAL NEW SITE PLAN

EL101 LEVEL 1 HORIZONTAL EXPANSION – FLOOR PLAN -

LIGHTING

EL102 LEVEL 2 HORIZONTAL EXPANSION – FLOOR PLAN -

LIGHTING

EL103A LEVEL 3 VERTICAL EXPANSION – FLOOR PLAN –

LIGHTING

EL103B LEVEL 3 HORIZONTAL EXPANSION – FLOOR PLAN -

LIGHTING

EL104 LEVEL 4 VERTICAL EXPANSION – FLOOR PLAN –

LIGHTING

ELP104 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

EP101 LEVEL 1 - FLOOR PLAN - POWER & SPECIAL SYSTEM S

EP102 LEVEL 2 - FLOOR PLAN - POWER & SPECIAL SYSTEM S

EP103A LEVEL 3 - VERTICAL EXPANSION - POWER & SPECI AL

SYSTEMS

EP103B LEVEL 3 - HORIZONTAL EXPANSION - POWER &

SPECIAL SYSTEMS

EP104 LEVEL 4 - FLOOR PLAN VERTICAL EXPANSION - POW ER

& SPECIAL SYSTEMS

EE401 ELECTRICAL ENLARGEMENTS

EE402 ELECTRICAL ENLARGEMENTS

EA104A LEVEL 4 - ADD ALTERNATE 'A'

EA104B ADD ALTERNATE 'B'

EA104CD ADD ALTERNATE 'C' AND 'D'

E501 DETAILS

E502 DETAILS

E503 DETAILS

E601 RISER DIAGRAM, FIRE ALARM MATRIX AND LIGHTING

FIXTURE SCHEDULE

E701 PANEL SCHEDULES

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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

1.16 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.22 NOT USED

1.23 INSTRUCTIONS

1.24 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.25 NOT USED

1.26 NOT USED

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1.27 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.28 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.29 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Any reference in the contract documents to “Department of Veterans Affairs”, “VA Contracting Officer”, “VA” or similar is to be interpreted by the construction contractor as equivalent to USACE Contracting Officer, or their designated representative (i.e. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)).

Liquidated damages of $1000.00 per calendar day will be assessed in accordance with the contract drawing CC002, Construction Phasing, Phase 3 note regarding temporary road closure, “Contractor may utilize E. Woodlands Trail Rd. for construction staging to construct the final floor of the existing parking garage. Temporary road closure of only 14 days is allowed during this phase for precast erection and upon approval by the COR.

Liquidated Damages shall be assessed per day for failure to complete road closure on time.”

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

TRAINING.

1) Site-specific SOH orientation training at the time of initial hire or assignment to the project for every employee before working on the project site is required.

2) Mandatory training and certifications that are applicable to this project (e.g., explosive actuated tools, crane operator, rigger, crane signal person, fall protection, electrical lockout/NFPA 70E, machine/equipment lockout, confined space, etc…) and any requirements for periodic retraining/recertification are required.

3) Procedures for ongoing safety and health training for supervisors and employees shall be established to address changes in site hazards/conditions.

4) OSHA 10-hour training is required for all workers on site and the OSHA

30-hour training is required for Trade Competent Persons (CPs)

INFECTION CONTROL

A. Infection Control is critical in all medical center facilities.

Interior construction activities causing disturbance of existing dust, or creating new dust, must be conducted within ventilation-controlled areas that minimize the flow of airborne particles into patient areas.

Exterior construction activities causing disturbance of soil or creates dust in some other manner must be controlled.

B. Infection Control Risk Assessment, Control Measures and Construction

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Permit are included as an attachment to section 01 35 26. Risk classifications of Class II or lower will require approval by the

Contracting Officer Representative or Government Designated Authority before beginning any construction work. Risk classifications of Class

III or higher will require a permit before beginning any construction work. Infection Control permits will be issued by the Project Engineer.

The Infection Control Permits will be posted outside the appropriate construction area. More than one permit may be issued for a construction project if the work is located in separate areas requiring separate classes. The primary project scope area for this project is:

Class [1}, however, work outside the primary project scope area may vary. The required infection control precautions with each class are as follows:

1. Class I requirements:

a. During Construction Work:

1) Notify the Contracting Officer Representative or Government Designated

Authority

2) Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.

3) Ceiling tiles: Immediately replace a ceiling tiles displaced for visual inspection.

b. Upon Completion:

1) Clean work area upon completion of task

2) Notify the Contracting Officer Representative or Government Designated

Authority

C. Barriers shall be erected as required based upon classification (Class

III & IV requires barriers) and shall be constructed as follows:

1. Class III and IV - closed door with masking tape applied over the frame and door is acceptable for projects that can be contained in a single room.

2. Construction, demolition or reconstruction not capable of containment within a single room must have the following barriers erected and made presentable on hospital occupied side:

a. Class III & IV (where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement

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b. Class III & IV - Drywall barrier erected with joints covered or sealed to prevent dust and debris from escaping.

c. Class III & IV - Seal all penetrations in existing barrier airtight

d. Class III & IV - Barriers at penetration of ceiling envelopes, chases and ceiling spaces to stop movement air and debris

e. Class IV only - Anteroom or double entrance openings that allow workers to remove protective clothing or vacuum off existing clothing

f. Class III & IV - At elevators shafts or stairways within the field of construction, overlapping flap minimum of two feet wide of polyethylene enclosures for personnel access.

D. Products and Materials:

1. Sheet Plastic: Fire retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thickness meeting local fire codes

2. Before any construction on site begins, all contractor personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center.

E. A dust control program will be established and maintained as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the

FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Healthcare Facilities.

Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures with associated product data, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR and Facility CSC for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33

23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

F. Medical center Infection Control personnel will monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) during construction. A baseline of conditions will be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality with safe thresholds established.

H. In general, the following preventive measures shall be adopted during

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1. Contractor shall verify that construction exhaust to exterior is not reintroduced to the medical center through intake vents or building openings. HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the medical center.

2. Exhaust hoses shall be exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

3. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupy medical center area.

These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

4. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday. Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently. Remove debris as it is created. Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

5. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the Resident Engineer and the Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

6. There shall be no standing water during construction. This includes water in equipment drip pans and open containers within the construction areas. All accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours. Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more than 72 hours.

7. At completion, remove construction barriers and ceiling protection carefully, outside of normal work hours. Vacuum and clean all surfaces free of dust after the removal.

I. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

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2. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area.

This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

3. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

J. Exterior Construction

1. Contractor shall verify that dust will not be introduced into the medical center through intake vents or building openings. HEPA filtration on intake vents is required where dust may be introduced.

2. Dust created from disturbance of soil such as from vehicle movement will be wetted with use of a water truck as necessary

3. All cutting, drilling, grinding, sanding, or disturbance of materials shall be accomplished with tools equipped with either local exhaust ventilation (i.e. vacuum systems) or wet suppression controls.

TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING – Not Used

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the vertical and horizontal expansion of the existing parking garage 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 Guidon Design, Inc., 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 the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the

COR 72 hours prior to the test to enable Government personnel to witness testing. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. CONSTRUCT PARKING GARAGE EXPANSION: Work includes necessary removal of existing structure and appurtenances for general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, labor, material, and equipment to construct the garage structure, electrical and IT extensions, elevators, stairs, signage and certain other items as shown in the Construction Documents. Contractor shall have 90 calendar days from the construction notice to proceed to submit and receive approvals of all submittals. Once approvals are obtained, the contractor will have 120 calendar days to construct the vertical expansion. Once the vertical expansion is completed, the contractor will have 180 calendar days to complete the horizontal expansion and all remaining work. See

GI106, CC002, and CC003 for further phasing requirements for this project. The total contract time for the base bid is 390 calendar days.

ADD ALTERNATES:

ADD ALTERNATE A: ADD THE PORTION OF THE GARAGE STRUCTURE BETWEEN GRID LINES

12-13 AND A-C ON LEVEL 4. THIS INCLUDES ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES

(INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: LIGHTING, DRAINAGE, SECURITY CAMERAS, FALL

DETERRENT, EMERGENCY SYSTEMS) TO MAKE THE GARAGE COMPLETE WITHIN THIS

AREA. THE BASE BID GARAGE AREA IS SHOWN ON THE SHEET FOR CONTINUITY AND

CONNECTION UNDERSTANDING ONLY. SEE ALT. AS SHOWN ON SHEETS (SF104A, AE150,

FX103A, PP105A, EA104A) AND ALL ASSOCIATED DETAILS. CONTRACT TIME SHALL BE 7

CALENDAR DAYS FOR THIS ALTERNATE.

ADD ALTERNATE B: ADD THE PORTION OF THE GARAGE STRUCTURE BETWEEN GRID LINES

13-19 AND A-B ON LEVEL 4. THIS INCLUDES ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES

(INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: LIGHTING, DRAINAGE, SECURITY CAMERAS, FALL

DETERRENT, RAILINGS, DOORS, CURTAIN WALL, EMERGENCY SYSTEMS) TO MAKE THE

GARAGE COMPLETE WITHIN THIS AREA. THE BASE BID PLUS ADD ALTERNATE A GARAGE

AREA IS SHOWN ON THE SHEET FOR CONTINUITY AND CONNECTION UNDERSTANDING ONLY.

SEE ALT. AS SHOWN ON SHEETS (SF105, AE151, FX103B, PP105B, EA104B) AND ALL

ASSOCIATED DETAILS. CONTRACT TIME SHALL BE 14 CALENDAR DAYS FOR THIS

ALTERNATE.

ADD ALTERNATE C: ADD THE PORTION OF THE GARAGE STRUCTURE BETWEEN GRID LINES

13-19 AND B-C ON LEVEL 4. THIS INCLUDES ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES

(INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: LIGHTING, DRAINAGE, SECURITY CAMERAS, FALL

DETERRENT, EMERGENCY SYSTEMS) TO MAKE THE GARAGE COMPLETE WITHIN THIS

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AREA. THE BASE BID PLUS ADD ALTERNATE A AND B GARAGE AREA IS SHOWN ON THE

SHEET FOR CONTINUITY AND CONNECTION UNDERSTANDING ONLY. SEE ALT. AS SHOWN ON

SHEETS (SF105A, AE152, PP105CD, EA104CD) AND ALL ASSOCIATED DETAILS.

CONTRACT TIME SHALL BE 14 CALENDAR DAYS FOR THIS ALTERNATE.

ADD ALTERNATE D: ADD 4 STOP ELEVATOR IN STAIR TOWER 1 WHICH IS LOCATED

BETWEEN GRID LINES 6 AND 8. THIS INCLUDES ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES

(INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: LIGHTING, DRAINAGE, SECURITY CAMERAS, FALL

DETERRENT, EMERGENCY SYSTEMS, SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING, HAND AND GUARDS RAILS)

TO MAKE THE GARAGE COMPLETE WITHIN THIS AREA. THE BASE BID PLUS ADD

ALTERNATE A, B AND C GARAGE AREA IS SHOWN ON THE SHEET FOR CONTINUITY AND

CONNECTION UNDERSTANDING ONLY. SEE ALT. AS SHOWN ON SHEETS (SF301, AE152,

MM104, PP105CD, EA104CD) AND ALL ASSOCIATED DETAILS. CONTRACT TIME SHALL BE

28 CALENDAR DAYS FOR THIS ALTERNATE.

ADD ALTERNATE E: ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN AS SHOWN ON SHEET LP102 AND ALL

ASSOCIATED DETAILS. CONTRACT TIME SHALL BE 7 CALENDAR DAYS FOR THIS

ALTERNATE.

TOTAL CONSTRUCTION TIME SHALL BE EXTENDED TO A TOTAL OF 460 CALENDAR DAYS IF

ALL ADD ALTERNATES ARE AWARDED.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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

Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

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

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

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

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.

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”.

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from

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Officer.

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

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

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. Permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity

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(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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.

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

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

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

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

G. Phasing:

The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

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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 follows:

Phasing of the project shall be as shown graphically and described verbally on sheets: GI104, CC002, and CC003

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

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

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (six feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches).

Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade.

Remove the fence when directed by COR.

Additional protection shall be included as necessary for worker and public protection. These shall be jersey barriers or additional fall protection devices in conjunction with fencing or other locked gate access points to protect stairwells.

I. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and

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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.

J. 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, 15 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

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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.

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

L. 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.

M. 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, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This

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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.

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, 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. 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:

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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.

1.8 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 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.

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.

D. Refer to FAR clause 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

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- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

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

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

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.

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).

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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 Terracon

Consultants, Inc.

(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 is included in the contract documents.

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

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