Attachment 1__Bid Specifications__Correct Accessibilities__Project Number 630-15-106.pdf

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100% BID SET SUBMISSION

SPECIFICATIONS

CORRECT ACCESSIBILITIES

VA Project #630-15-106

PREPARED FOR:

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS NETWORK

VA NY HARBOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

423 E, 23rd St.

New York, NY 10010

PREPARED BY:

CB DESIGN GROUP, INC.

421 King St., Suite 301

Alexandria, VA 22314

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CORRECT ACCESSIBILITIES 100% Bid Set Submission

Manhattan VA Medical Center Project No. 630-15-106

January 25, 2022

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 02-15

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 57 20 Temporary Environmental Controls (ICRA Form) 01-11

01 57 21 Temporary Environmental Controls (WICRA Permit Form) 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 81 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

NOT USED

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DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-20

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

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09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

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

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

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 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

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22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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

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

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

26 05 41 Underground Electrical 01-17

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL INFORMATION

GI-100 COVER SHEET

GI-200 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS & NOTES

GI-300 INFECTION CONTROL NOTES

ARCHITECTURAL

AD-100 DEMOLITION PLAN OVERALL

AD-101 DEMOLITION FLOOR PLANS AND RCP – BLDG 1

AD-102 DEMOLITION FLOOR PLANS AND RCP – BLDG 2

AE-100 FLOOR PLAN OVERALL

AE-101 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS AND RCP – BLDG 1

AE-102 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS AND RCP – BLDG 2

AE-103-HW 1ST FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-104-HW 2ND FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-105-HW 3RD FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-106-HW 4TH FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-107-HW 5TH FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-108-HW 6TH FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-109-HW 7TH FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-110-HW 8TH FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-111-HW 9TH FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-112-HW 10TH FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-113-HW 11TH FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-114-HW 12TH FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-115-HW 13TH FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-116-HW 14TH FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-117-HW 15TH FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-118-HW 16TH FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-119-HW 17TH FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-120-HW 18TH FLOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

AE-300 DOOR SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

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AE-301 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

AE-302 STANDARD FRAMING AND DETAILS

AE-400 WALL TYPES AND DETAILS

AE-600 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - BLDG1

AE-601 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - BLDG-2

AE-900 MILLWORK DETAILS

AW-101 FIRST LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-102 SECOND LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-102.1 SECOND LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-103 THIRD LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-104 FOURTH LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-105 FIFTH LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-106 SIXTH LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-107 SEVENTH LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-108 EIGTH LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-109 NINTH LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-110 TENTH LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-111 ELEVENTH LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-112 TWELFH LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-113 THIRTEENTH LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-114 FOURTEENTH LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-115 FIFTEENTH LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-116 SIXTEENTH LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-117 SEVENTEENTH LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-118 EIGHTEENTH LEVEL WAYFINDING PLAN

AW-200 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

AW-201 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

AW-202 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

AW-203 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

AW-600 TYPICAL INTERIOR SIGNAGE

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS AND NOTES

MD-100 OVERALL DEMOLITION PLANS

MD-101 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION RCP - BUILDING 1

MD-102 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION RCP - BUILDING 2

M-100 OVERALL RENOVATION PLANS

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M-101 MECHANICAL RENOVATION RCP - BUILDING 1

M-102 MECHANICAL RENOVATION RCP - BUILDING 2

M-500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS AND NOTES

ED-100 OVERALL DEMOLITION PLANS

ED-101 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION RCP - BUILDING 1

ED-102 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION RCP - BUILDING 2

ED-103 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – MAIN ENTRANCE -

BUILDING 1

E-100 OVERALL RENOVATION PLANS

E-101 ELECTRICAL RENOVATION RCP - BUILDING 1

E-102 ELECTRICAL RENOVATION RCP - BUILDING 2

E-103 ELECTRICAL RENOVATION PLAN – MAIN ENTRANCE -

BUILDING 1

E-500 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS AND NOTES

PD-100 OVERALL DEMOLITION PLANS

PD-101 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLANS BUILDING 1

PD-102 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLANS BUILDING 2

P-100 OVERALL RENOVATION PLANS

P-101 PLUMBING RENOVATION PLANS BUILDING 1

P-102 PLUMBING RENOVATION PLANS BUILDING 2

P-500 PLUMBING SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

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Manhattan VA Medical Center Project No. 503-19-113 i

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 RESTORATION

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.19 TESTS

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

1.21 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.22 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

1.23 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.24 SAFETY SIGN

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for CORRECT ACCESSIBILITIES –

PHASE 1 (VA Project #630-15-106) as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Contracting Officer Representative.

Sol Choe, PE

212-686-7500 Ext. 7226

Manhattan VA Medical Center

423 East 23rd Street

New York, NY 10010-5011

C. Offices of CB Design Group, 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 Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, demolition, electrical, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

The Contractor shall provide all construction services including all investigative surveys and verifications of as-built conditions required to demo and replace the following bathrooms at the Manhattan VA Medical

Center, 423 East 23rd Street, New York, NY, as indicated on the contract documents:

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Building 1

1. Room 1010W, Women’s Toilet

2. Room 1015W, Men’s Toilet

3. Room 1038C, Women’s Toilet

4. Room 1052C, Men’s Toilet

5. Room 1054C, Women’s Toilet

6. Room 1500F, Men’s Toilet

7. Room 1500G, Women’s Toilet

Building 2

1. Room 138A, Men’s Toilet

2. Room 238A, Women’s Toilet

Construction shall include general demolition as required to replace associated frames located in stud and masonry walls, any electrical requirements for doors being replaced.

The Contractor shall develop or refine the proposed phasing plan for the project to ensure there is no interruption to overall hospital operations. The Contractor Phasing Plan shall be approved by the COR.

The Contractor shall collaborate with Medical Center Staff to conduct a

Pre-Construction Risk Assessment to determine the requirements for

Infection Control, Interim Life Safety Measures, occupational safety and health, patient and public safety, security controls for physical and logical access, environmental controls, and limitations on vibration noise and disruptions to operations and utilities.

Electrical Work includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project.

ITEM II: Door hardware as indicated on the contract that includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project.

ITEM III: Interior and exterior signage as indicated on the contract that includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project.

BASE BID:

ITEM

NO.

BID

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE QTY UNIT TOTAL AMOUNT

PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY LABOR, MATERIALS,

AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION

OF BATHROOMS, DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT

AND SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT PER THE PROVIDED

DOCUMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

(SEE GENERAL REQUIREMENT 1.3 STATEMENT OF

1 JB $

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BID ITEMS, PARAGRAPH A, ITEMS I, II, AND

III AS BASE BID)

0002 COST OF PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS 1 EA $

Base Bid TOTAL (Line Items 0001 & 0002) $

B. BID DEDUCT NO. 1: BASE BID with the removal of Priority Level 3 floors of door hardware and signage.

BID

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE QTY UNIT TOTAL AMOUNT

BASE BID: PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY LABOR,

MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF BATHROOMS, DOOR HARDWARE

REPLACEMENT AND SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT PER

THE PROVIDED DOCUMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS

AND DRAWINGS (SEE GENERAL REQUIREMENT 1.3

STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS, PARAGRAPH A,

ITEMS I, II, AND III AS BASE BID)

1 JB $

DEDUCT #1: ALL COSTS AND SCOPE

ASSOCIATED WITH PRIORITY LEVEL 3 FLOORS

– 6, 16, 17, AND 18 (SEE GENERAL

REQUIREMENT 1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS,

PARAGRAPH B, BID DEDUCT #1)

1 JB $

0005 COST OF PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS 1 EA $

Base Bid + Add Alternate #1 TOTAL (Line Items 0003, 0004 & 0005) $

C. BID DEDUCT NO. 2: BASE BID with the removal of Priority Level 2 floors of

BID

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE QTY UNIT TOTAL AMOUNT

BASE BID: PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY LABOR,

MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF BATHROOMS, DOOR HARDWARE

REPLACEMENT AND SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT PER THE

PROVIDED DOCUMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS AND

DRAWINGS (SEE GENERAL REQUIREMENT 1.3

STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS, PARAGRAPH A, ITEMS

I, II, AND III AS BASE BID)

1 JB $

DEDUCT #2: ALL COSTS AND SCOPE ASSOCIATED

WITH PRIORITY LEVEL 2 FLOORS – 1, 3, 4S,

10, AND 11 (SEE GENERAL REQUIREMENT 1.3

STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS, PARAGRAPH B, BID

DEDUCT #2)

1 JB $

0008 COST OF PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS 1 EA $

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Base Bid + Bid Deduct #2 TOTAL (Line Items 0006, 0007 & 0008) $

D. BID DEDUCT NO. 3: BASE BID with the removal of Priority Level 1 floors of

BID

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE QTY UNIT TOTAL AMOUNT

BASE BID: PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY LABOR,

MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF BATHROOMS, DOOR HARDWARE

REPLACEMENT AND SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT PER

THE PROVIDED DOCUMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS AND

DRAWINGS (SEE GENERAL REQUIREMENT 1.3

STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS, PARAGRAPH A, ITEMS

I, II, AND III AS BASE BID)

1 JB $

DEDUCT #3: ALL COSTS AND SCOPE ASSOCIATED

WITH PRIORITY LEVEL 1 FLOORS – 2, 5, 7, 8,

12, 13, 14, AND 15 (SEE GENERAL

REQUIREMENT 1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS,

PARAGRAPH B, BID DEDUCT #3)

1 JB $

0011 COST OF PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS 1 EA $

Base Bid + Bid Deduct #3 TOTAL (Line Items 0009, 0010 & 0011) $

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 be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide lock combinations to the

Contracting officers representative 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 the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

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

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

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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 when and as authorized by the

Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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

COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

G. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut

01 00 00 - 7 and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the 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.

H. Phasing:

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

To 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 phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Medical Center Director, COR, and Contractor, as follows: See

Construction Documents for Phasing.

I. Construction areas will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor.

J. Temporary Interior Partitions and ICRA Controls: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a One (1) Hour Rated construction partition and ICRA Controls around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Construction partitions may be part of new/existing work. Provide rated doors as required for access with necessary hardware, including key-pad locksets. Remove temporary partitions when directed by the COR.

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

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, 01 00 00 - 8 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 the 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 the 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 the 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 the Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of the 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.

M. 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.

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical

Center traffic, comply with the following:

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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.

O. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by the 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 in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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 the Contractor and the 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 the 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. 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 the COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls, and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled, and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are 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 the COR.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the

Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

1.9 RESTORATION

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

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

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire

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

4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.10 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 ECS Mid-

Atlantic.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. 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, 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 explorations of their own at site.

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract.

The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether

01 00 00 - 12 item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the

Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the

Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9-month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

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

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

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

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner.

Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the

Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the

Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established and reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

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

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the

Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

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

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

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

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

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

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

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

Code 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

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

Code 1-Electrical

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

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical

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

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

Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1-Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly.

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

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior

a. Floors damaged.

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b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

Code 1-Roof Leaks

a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2-Water (Exterior)

a. No water to facility.

Code 2-Water (Hot)

a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3

a. All work not listed above.

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

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

Show the following information on the tag.

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

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1.14 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 the COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

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.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing service elevators for handling building materials and

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

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

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition for exclusive use daily and for special nonrecurring time intervals when

01 00 00 - 17 permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractor’s expense.

4. If brake lining of elevators is excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining at the contractor’s expense.

5. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn, or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractor’s expense, if recommended by elevator inspector after elevator is released by Contractor.

6. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by

Contracting Officer.

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers; such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by the Medical Center.

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workers. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and…