Attachment 1 FINAL SPECS Construct Addition and Renovate Bldg 60.pdf

VA 589-703 Renovation/Addition Building No. 60 CLC

Robert J. Dole VAMC - Wichita, Kansas

Bid Documents

09-06-23

Kansas Architectural Registration No: 6728 Kansas Structural Registration No: 28649

Kansas Fire Protection Registration No: 13506 Kansas Mechanical Registration No: 27054

Kansas Electrical Registration No: 28174 Kansas Landscape Registration No: LA0412

09-06-23

09/06/23

Kansas Civil Registration No: 27916

Kansas Technology Registration No: 328601

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9/6/2023

Robert J. Dole VAMC – Wichita, Kansas

Bid Documents

05-28-21

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 05-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 56 39 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 01-21

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 01-21

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

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 01-21

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-21

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21

07 24 00 Exterior Finish and Insulation System 01-21

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 01-21

07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 01-21

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 01-21

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21

08 42 29.13 Sliding Automatic Entrances

08 42 29.23 Blast-Rated Sliding Doors

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 68 00 Carpeting 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

10 73 16 Modular Awning System

10 82 00 Grilles and Screens

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 40 11 Custom Fabricated Foodservice Equipment

11 41 00 Food Storage Equipment

11 44 00 Food Cooking Equipment

11 48 00 Cleaning and Disposal Equipment

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 08-20

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

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DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 09-20

22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewerage Pump Units 09-20

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

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

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

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare

Facilities

09-20

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 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 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20

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

23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 04-20

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 04-20

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20

23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 04-20

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 03-20

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

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 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 26 00 Power Distribution Units for Static Uninterruptible

Power Systems

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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 32 13 Engine Generators 01-18

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 01-17

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

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

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

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

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

27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 31 31 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment

Extension

06-15

27 32 41 Two-Way Radio Equipment and Systems 10-18

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

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

27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

27 52 41 Miscellaneous Medical Systems 06-15

27 53 19 Distributed Radio Antenna (Within Building) Equipment and System

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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

09-11

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

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

28 52 31 Emergency Call System 06-15

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 14 13 Concrete Pavers

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32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 05-18

32 31 19 Fences and Gates

32 31 33 Vehicular Gate

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-16

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

32 91 00 Landscape Boulders and Decorative Stone

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution 10-11

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

No. Title

GENERAL INFORMATION

001 G-000 COVER SHEET

002 GI001 GENERAL INFORMATION

003 GI011 PHASING PLANS

004 GI012 PHASING PLANS

005 GI013 OCCUPANCY PLAN - AREA A

006 GI014 OCCUPANCY PLAN - AREA B

007 GI015 INTERIM LIFE SAFETY PLAN

008 GI016 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - AREA A

009 GI017 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - AREA B

010 GI018 RECESS SLAB FLOOR PLAN

LANDSCAPE

011 LS-01 HARDSCAPE PLAN

012 LS-02 HARDSCAPE DETAILS

013 LS-03 HARDSCAPE DETAILS

014 LP-01 LANDSCAPE PLAN

015 LP-02 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

016 LI-01 IRRIGATION PLAN

017 LI-02 IRRIGATION DETAILS

CIVIL

018 CS000 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

019 CS100 OVERALL LAYOUT

020 CS101 SITE LAYOUT

021 CS102 DEMOLITION LAYOUT

022 CS103 ENLARGED SITE LAYOUT (1 OF 2)

023 CS104 ENLARGED SITE LAYOUT (2 OF 2)

024 CS105 ENLARGED GRADING LAYOUT (1 OF 2)

025 CS106 ENLARGED GRADING LAYOUT (2 OF 2)

026 CS107 DRAINAGE AREA MAP LAYOUT

027 CS108 DRAINAGE AREA MAP CALCULATIONS

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

No. Title

028 CS109 UTILITY LAYOUT

029 CS110 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

030 CS111 PLAN AND PROFILE (1 OF 2)

031 CS112 PLAN AND PROFILE (2 OF 2)

032 CS200 PAVEMENT AND DRAINAGE DETAILS

033 CS201 SANITARY SEWER DETAILS

034 CS202 WATER LINE DETIALS

035 CS203 SWPPP DETAILS

036 CS204 MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

037 SA001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

038 SA002 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

039 SA010 STRUCTURAL SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

040 SA011 STRUCTURAL SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

041 SA030 TYPICAL DETAILS - CONCRETE

042 SA031 TYPICAL DETAILS - CONCRETE

043 SA050 TYPICAL DETAILS - STEEL

044 SA051 TYPICAL DETAILS - STEEL

045 SD101 STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION SITE PLAN

046 SD102 STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION FRAMING PLAN

047 SB100 OVERALL PLAN

048 SB101 FOUNDATION PLAN

049 SB102 PARTIAL EXISTING FOUNDATION PLAN

050 SB401 ENLARGED PLANS

051 SB501 FOUNDATION DETAILS

052 SB502 FOUNDATION DETAILS

053 SF101 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

054 SF102 PARTIAL EXISTING ROOF FRAMING PLAN

055 SF103 PENTHOUSE - ROOF FRAMING PLAN

056 SF501 FLOOR FRAMING DETAILS

057 SF504 ROOF FRAMING DETAILS

058 SF505 STRUCTURAL FRAMING DETAILS

059 SF506 STRUCTURAL FRAMING DETAILS

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

No. Title

ENVIRONMENTAL

060 HA001 ENVIRONMENTAL GENERAL NOTES

061 HA100 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS - GROUND FLOOR

062 HA200 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS - ROOF

ARCHITECTURAL

063 AS001 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION SITE PLAN

064 AS010 ARCHITECTURAL NEW SITE PLAN

065 AD010 DEMOLITION PLAN

066 AD011 DEMOLITION PLAN

067 AD102 DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

068 AE021 PARTITION TYPES AND DETAILS

069 AE101 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

070 AE111 REFERENCE PLAN - AREA A

071 AE112 REFERENCE PLAN - AREA B

072 AE113 DIMENSION PLAN - AREA A

073 AE114 DIMENSION PLAN - AREA B

074 AE120 ROOF PLAN

075 AE121 PENTHOUSE PLANS

076 AC131 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - AREA A

077 AC132 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - AREA B

078 AC133 ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLANS - AREA A

079 AC134 ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLANS - AREA B

080 AE201 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

081 AE202 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

082 AE203 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

083 AE301 BUILDING SECTIONS

084 AE302 BUILDING SECTIONS

085 AE303 BUILDING SECTIONS

086 AE311 WALL SECTIONS

087 AE312 WALL SECTIONS

088 AE313 WALL SECTIONS

089 AE401 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA A

090 AE402 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA A

091 AE403 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA A

092 AE404 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA A

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093 AE405 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA A

094 AE406 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA A

095 AE407 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA B

096 AE408 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA B

097 AE409 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA B

098 AE410 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA B

099 AE411 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA B

100 AE412 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA B

101 AE413 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA B

102 AE414 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA B

103 AE415 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA B

104 AE416 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA B

105 AE417 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & ENLARGED PLANS - AREA B

106 AE421 SECTION DETAILS

107 AE451 PLAN DETAILS

108 AE452 PLAN DETAILS

109 AE453 PLAN DETAILS

110 AE454 PLAN DETAILS

111 AE501 CEILING DETAILS

112 AE601 DOOR AND WINDOW SCHEDULES

113 AE610 DOOR AND WINDOW DETAILS

114 AE611 DOOR AND WINDOW DETAILS

115 AF701 FINISH FLOOR PLANS - AREA A

116 AF702 FINISH FLOOR PLANS - AREA B

117 AF711 FINISH SCHEDULE AND FINISH LEGEND

118 AF712 INTERIOR DETAILS

119 AF901 MILLWORK DETAILS

120 AF902 MILLWORK DETAILS

121 AI722 3D INTERIOR VIEWS

122 AQ801 EQUIPMENT PLAN - AREA A

123 AQ802 EQUIPMENT PLAN - AREA B

124 AW950 SIGNAGE PLAN - AREA A

125 AW951 SIGNAGE PLAN - AREA B

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No. Title

FIRE PROTECTION

126 FA001 FIRE ALARM GENERAL NOTES, LEGEND, AND DIAGRAMS

127 FA101 FIRE ALARM AUDIBILITY GROUND FLOOR PLAN

128 FA102 FIRE ALARM PLAN - AREA A

129 FA103 FIRE ALARM PLAN - AREA B

130 FX101 FIRE SUPPRESSION HAZARD CLASSIFICATION GROUND FLOOR

PLUMBING

131 P-000 PLUMBING LEGEND

132 PD101 PLUMBING WASTE DEMOLITION PLAN

133 PD102 PLUMBING SUPPLY DEMOLITION PLAN

134 PD103 PLUMBING MEDICAL GAS DEMOLITION PLAN

135 PD104 PENTHOUSE PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

136 PP101 PLUMBING SUPPLY PLAN - AREA A

137 PP102 PLUMBING SUPPLY PLAN - AREA B

138 PP401 PLUMBING SUPPLY ENLARGED PLANS

139 PL101 PLUMBING WASTE UNDERGROUND PLAN - AREA A

140 PL102 PLUMBING WASTE UNDERGROUND PLAN - AREA B

141 PL103 PLUMBING WASTE PLAN - AREA A

142 PL104 PLUMBING WASTE PLAN - AREA B

143 PL105 PLUMBING ROOF PLAN - AREA A

144 PL106 PLUMBING ROOF PLAN - AREA B

145 PG101 PLUMBING MEDICAL GAS PLAN - AREA A

146 PG102 PLUMBING MEDICAL GAS PLAN - AREA B

147 PS201 NATURAL GAS CONNECTION PLAN

148 PS202 NATURAL GAS ENLARGED PLANS

149 P-301 PLUMBING RISER SUPPLY DIAGRAM

150 P-302 DRAIN WASTE VENT RISER - AREA A

151 P-303 DRAIN WASTE VENT RISER - AREA B

152 P-304 MEDICAL GAS RISER

153 P-401 PLUMBING PENTHOUSE PLAN

154 P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS

155 P-502 PLUMBING DETAILS

156 P-601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

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MECHANICAL

157 M-000 LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

158 MT101 MECHANICAL TEMPORARY PLAN

159 MD101 MECHANICAL HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN

160 MD102 MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

161 MD103 MECHANICAL ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN

162 MD104 MECHANCIAL PENTHOUSE DEMOLITION PLAN

163 MH101 MECHANICAL HVAC DUCT PLAN - AREA A

164 MH102 MECHANICAL HVAC DUCT PLAN - AREA B

165 MH103 MECHANICAL ROOF PLAN

166 MH131 MECHANICAL HVAC AIRFLOW PLAN - AREA A

167 MH132 MECHANICAL HVAC AIRFLOW PLAN - AREA B

168 MP101 MECHANICAL HVAC PIPING PLAN - AREA A

169 MP102 MECHANICAL HVAC PIPING PLAN - AREA B

170 M-201 MECHANICAL FLOW DIAGRAMS

171 M-301 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

172 M-401 MECHANICAL PENTHOUSE ENLARGED PLANS

173 M-402 MECHANICAL UTILITY YARD PLAN

174 M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

175 M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

176 M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

177 M-504 MECHANICAL DETAILS

178 M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

179 M-602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

180 M-701 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

181 M-702 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

182 M-703 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

183 M-704 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

184 M-705 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

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No. Title

ELECTRICAL

185 E-001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

186 ES101 ELECTRICAL OVERALL SITE PLAN

187 ES102 ELECTRICAL PARTIAL SITE PLANS

188 ED101 ELECTRICAL POWER DEMOLITION PLAN

189 ED102 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING DEMOLITION PLAN

190 ED103 ELECTRICAL ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN

191 EP101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - AREA A

192 EP102 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - AREA B

193 EL201 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - AREA A

194 EL202 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - AREA B

195 EQ101 MECHANICAL COORDINATION POWER PLAN - AREA A

196 EQ102 MECHANICAL COORDINATION POWER PLAN - AREA B

197 EQ103 MECHANICAL COORDINATION POWER PLAN - ROOF

198 EQ104 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PROTECTION PLAN

199 EP401 ELECTRICA UTILITY YARD AND ELECTRICAL ROOM PLANS

200 E-501 ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING PROTECTION SYSTEM DETAILS

201 E-502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

202 E-503 LIGHTING DETAILS

203 E-601 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - DEMOLITION

204 E-602 ELECTRICALONE-LINE DIAGRAM - NEW WORK

205 E-603 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES - EXISTING

206 E-604 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES - NEW WORK

207 E-605 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES - NEW WORK

208 E-606 LIGHTING SCHEDULES

TECHNOLOGY

209 T-000 TECHNOLOGY SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

210 TS101 TECHNOLOGY SITE PLAN

211 TS102 TECHNOLOGY SITE FIBER ROUTING PLAN

212 TD101 TECHNOLOGY DEMOLITION PLAN

213 TN201 TECHNOLOGY TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - AREA A

214 TN202 TECHNOLOGY TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - AREA B

215 TY301 TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PLAN - AREA A

216 TY302 TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PLAN - AREA B

217 T-401 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

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No. Title

218 T-402 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

219 T-501 TECHNOLOGY RISER DIAGRAMS

FOOD SERVICE

220 FS1.1 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT ARRANGEMENT PLAN

221 FS1.2 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT ELEVATIONS

222 FS2.1 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT SPECIAL CONDITIONS PLAN

223 FS3.1 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT PLUMBING CONNECTIONS PLAN

224 FS4.1 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS PLAN

225 FS5.1 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT VENTILATOR PLAN

226 FS5.2 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT VENTILATOR PLAN

227 FS5.3 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT VENTILATOR PLAN

228 FS5.4 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT VENTILATOR PLAN

229 FS6.1 FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT SNEEZE GUARD PLAN

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. 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 the renovation of and addition to Building No. 60 Community Living Center as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Only one site visit will be scheduled prior to the bid date. Attendance is highly recommended.

C. Offices of Spur Design, 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.

F. Throughout this Section, reference to ‘Resident Engineer’ or ‘Project

Engineer’ is synonymous with ‘COR’.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, BASE BID: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, mechanical work, electrical work, plumbing work, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items. This project involves designing

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an addition to building 60 as well a renovation of existing spaces. The

18,000 square foot expansion will be one story with the capability of building a second story for future expansion. Renovation of approx.

13,000 square feet of existing space will occur on the East wing and a portion of the South wing of the building. The design shall also include relocation of the existing garden from the north side of the building to the south side of the building, creating a meditation space and new front entrance to building 60. Period of performance is 480 days.

B. ALTERNATE NO. 1: includes removal of casework in Resident Rooms

119, 121, 122, 134, 135, 136, 139, 140, 142, 143, 145, 146, 151, 152, 153, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 173 and 175 from scope of work. Deduct 10 days from period of performance; 470 days total.

C. ALTERNATE NO. 2: includes previous alternates and remove millwork and final finishes in 130 Conference Room, 128 Art Room, 144 Den, 132 Multipurpose Room and 132A Multipurpose Room Storage from scope of work; remove casework only at 123 & 127 Nursing Station and 133 & 166C Pantry Kitchens from scope of work. Deduct 10 days from period of performance; 460 days total.

D. ALTERNATE NO. 3: includes previous alternates and remove security gates north of new building expansion, motion sensor, concrete and curbs for gates from scope of work. Deduct 20 days from period of performance;

440 days total.

E. ALTERNATE NO.4: includes previous alternates and remove medical gas and vacuum systems from scope of work. Deduct 20 days from period of performance; 420 days total.

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.

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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. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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 tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores at completion of the work. 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.

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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).

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

EDMS system.

“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 permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility Manager.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work

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days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

I. Phasing:

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

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

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

J. Building No. 60 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. 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

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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.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

K. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric 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.

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

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

M. Utilities Services: 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.

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1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

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

N. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, Bid Documents

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capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

O. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

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

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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).

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 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

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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 (FAR 52.236-9)

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

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

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"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 following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. 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

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

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

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

(FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS

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

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

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

Surveying.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically in the geotechnical report.

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

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

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.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the

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

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work.

The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the

Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through

Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the

Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the

Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

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

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark

(through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points

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