Attachment 1 - IHC - SPEC - VOLUME 1.pdf

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PROJECT MANUAL

Volume 1

100 % Construction Documents

May 20, 2022 for the Construct Integrated Health Murfreesboro, TN

Atriax Group Project No. #626-309

Owner York, VAMC Murfreesboro, TN atraylor Snapshot atraylor Snapshot

Specifications Final Construction Documents

May 20, 2022

Specification divisions and sections bound herein are listed below under the name of the Designer-of-Record responsible for their preparation, under whose seal and/or authority each document so listed is issued for the purpose(s) stated above. Seals and signatures do not apply to documents not listed below, nor to documents prepared by the government or others, including (except as otherwise indicated) sections in Division 00 Procurement and Contracting Requirements and Division 01 General Requirements, Geotechnical Reports, etc.

Architect-of-Record Firm Name: Wold | HFR Design Name: Ronald L. Franks License #: 20948 State: Tennessee Discipline: Architecture Divisions: 2-12

Engineer-of-Record Firm Name: TLC Engineering Solutions Name: Stephan H. Kemp License #: 020842 State: Tennessee Discipline: Mechanical Divisions: 21-23

Engineer-of-Record Firm Name: TLC Engineering Solutions Name: Deron L. McIntosh License #: 101144 State: Tennessee Discipline: Electrical Divisions: 26-28

CONSTRUCT INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTER

TVHS ALVIN C YORK VAMC

VA Project Number 626-309

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Division Section Title Pages

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

Facility Construction Subgroup

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

010000 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

013216.15 PROJECT SCHEDULES

013323 SHOP DRAWINGS

013526 SAFETY

013537 INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES

014219 REFERENCE STANDARDS

014529 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

015719 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

015816 TEMPORARY INTERIOR SIGNAGE

017419 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

018113 SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

019100 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

DISISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024100 DEMOLITION

028213.19 ASBESTOS FLOOR TILE AND MASTIC ABATEMENT

028213.31 ASBESTOS TRANSITE ABATEMENT

028233.13 LEAD-BASED PAINT REMOVAL

LIMITED ASBESTOS AND LEAD PAINT SURVEY REPORT

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

033053 (SHORT-FORM) CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE 15

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

040123 MASONRY RESTORATION AND CLEANING 15

040513 MASONRY MORTARING 6

040516 MASONRY GROUTING 6

042000 UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 05 - METALS

051200 STRUCTURAL STEL FRAMING 10

052100 STEEL JOIST FRAMING 6

053100 STEEL DECKING 12

055000 METAL FABRICATIONS 39

055100 METAL STAIRS 10

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061000 ROUGH CARPENTRY 23

061663 CEMENTITIOUS SHEATHING 5

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

072113 THERMAL INSULATION 11

072200 ROOF AND DECK INSULATION

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072727 FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS, VAPOR RETARDING

075216.11 COLD ADHESIVE STYRENEBUTADIENE STYRENE MODIFIED BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE

ROOFING

076000 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL 35

077100 ROOF SPECIALTIES

078400 FIRESTOPPING 7

079200 JOINT SEALANTS 15

079513 EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES 17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

081113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES 19

081400 INTERIOR WOOD DOORS 12

083113 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES 9

084113 ALUMINUM FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS 15

084413 GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS 29

087100 DOOR HARDWARE 122

087113 AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS 10

087113.11 LOW ENERGY POWER ASSIST DOOR OPERATORS 7

088000 GLAZING 64

089000 LOUVERS AND VENTS 12

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

090516 SUBSURFACE PREPARATION FOR FLOOR FINISHES 8

092216 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING 13

092900 GYPSUM BOARD 11

093013 CERAMIC / PORCELAIN TILING 32

095100 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS 18

096513 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES 8

096516 RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING 10

096519 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING 10

096723.30 RESINOUS (EPOXY BASE) HIGH PERFORMANCE DECORATIVE MORTAR FLOORING 19

096800 CARPETING 12

099100 PAINTING 41

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

101113 CHALKBOARDS AND MARKERBOARDS 6

101300 DIRECTORIES 9

101400 INTERIOR SIGNAGE, EXTERIOR SIGNAGE 8

102113 TOILET COMPARTMENTS 6

102118 SOLID SURFACING SHOWER COMPARTMENTS 5

102123 CUBICLE CURTAIN TRACKS 7

102219 DEMOUNTABLE PARTITIONS 21

102227 FOLDING PANEL PARTITIONS 4

102600 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION 10

102641 BULLET RESISTANT FIBERGLASS PANELS 2

102800 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES 19

104413 FIRE EXSTINGUISHER CABINETS 2

105113 METAL LOCKERS 7

107316 CANOPIES 6

108216 EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT SCREENS 3

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DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

110512 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT 5

117300 CEILING MOUNTED PATIENT LIFT SYSTEM 6

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

123200 MANUFACTURED WOOD CASEWORK 13

123416 MANUFACTURED SOLID PLASTIC CASEWORK 6

123600 COUNTERTOPS 20

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

210800 COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS 3

211313 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 12

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

220511 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING 31

220512 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT 7

220519 METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 4

220523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 14

220711 PLUMBING INSULATION 17

220800 COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS 4

221100 FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION 14

221300 FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING 16

221400 FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE 15

221429 SUMP PUMPS 7

221500 GENERAL SERVICE COMPRESSED-AIR SYSTEMS 13

223500 DOMESTIC WATER HEAT EXCHANGERS 11

224000 PLUMBING FIXTURES 15

226300 GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES 5

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

230511 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 37

230512 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION EQUIPMENT 11

230541 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 14

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 9

230711 HVAC AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION 20

230800 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS 4

230923 DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL (DDC) SYSTEM FOR HVAC 70

230993 HVAC CONTROLS SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS 23

232113 HYDRONIC PIPING 23

232123 HYDRONIC PUMPS 8

232213 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING 20

232223 STEAM CONDENSATE PUMPS 10

232500 HVAC WATER TREATMENT 5

233100 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS 15

233400 HVAC FANS 6

233600 AIR TERMINAL UNITS 7

233700 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS 6

237200 AIR-TO-AIR ENERGY RECOVERY EQUIPMENT 6

237413 PACKAGED, OUTDOOR, CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS 17

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238216 AIR COILS 4

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

260511 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 11

260513 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES 11

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 7

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 9

260533 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 13

260541 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION 8

260800 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 4

260923 LIGHTING CONTROLS 5

261219 PAD-MOUNTED, LIQUID-FILLED, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS 10

262726 WIRING DEVICES 7

262911 MOTOR CONTROLLERS 7

262921 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 4

264100 FACILITY LIGHTNING PROTECTION 5

265100 INTERIOR LIGHTING 11

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

270511 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS 45

270526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS 9

270533 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS 15

270800 COMMISSIONING OF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS – NOT REQUIRED 1

271000 CONTROL, COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL WIRING 10

271100 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM FITTINGS 6

271500 COMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURED CABLING 18

274131 MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS 26

275116 PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS 61

275223 NURSE CALL AND CODE BLUE SYSTEMS 84

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

280500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 64

280513 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 19

280526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 8

280800 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS 4

281300 PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM 33

282300 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE 24

282600 ELECTRONIC PERSONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM 12

283100 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM 27

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

312011 EARTHWORK (Short Form) 6

313116 TERMITE CONTROL 4

316329 DRILLED PIERS 10

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

320523 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 18

329000 Planting 24

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DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

330800 Commissioning of site utility systems 4

331000 Water Utilities 26

333000 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 20

334000 Storm Sewer Utilities 22

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI 00.01 COVER SHEET

GI 01.01 GENERAL DATA

GI 01.02 WALL TYPE DETAILS

GI 01.03 ACCESSIBILITY DETAILS

GI 01.20 EXISTING PLAN/CAMPUS MAP

GI 01.21 OVERALL SCOPE

GI 01.30 SUGGESTED PHASING PLANS

GI 01.40 PHASE I ICRA PLAN

GI 01.40B PHASE II ICRA PLAN

GI 01.41A PHASE III ICRA PLAN

GI 01.41B PHASE IV ICRA PLAN

GI 01.42 PHASE V ICRA PLAN

GI 02.01 OVERALL LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI 01.51 ASBESTOS AND LEAD SAMPLE LOCATION DRAWING

GI 01.52 ASBESTOS CONTANING MATERIAL LOCATION DRAWING

GI 01.53 ASBESTOS CONTANING MATERIAL LOCATION DRAWING

GI 01.54 ASBESTOS CONTANING MATERIAL LOCATION DRAWING

GI 01.55 ASBESTOS SUMMARY KEYNOTES

CIVIL

CG-101 CIVIL COVER SHEET

V-101 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

CD-101 DEMOLITION PLAN

C-101 CIVIL SITE PLAN

C-102 GRADING PLAN

C-103 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN

C-104 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN

C-201 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN

C-501 CIVIL DETAILS 1

C-502 CIVIL DETAILS 2

C-503 CIVIL DETAILS 4

C-504 CIVIL DETAILS 3

C-404 CIVIL DETAILS 4

DEMOLITION

AD 01.00A PHASE I DEMO PLAN

AD 01.00B PHASE II DEMO PLAN

AD 01.01A PHASE III DEMOLITION PLAN

AD 01.01B PHASE IV DEMOLITION PLAN

AD 01.02 PHASE V DEMOLITION PLAN

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AD 01.03 DEMO PHOTOS

ARCHITECTURAL

AE 01.01 GROUND FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

AE 01.01A GROUND FLOOR PLAN AREA A

AE 01.01B GROUND FLOOR PLAN AREA B

AE 01.01C MECH EQUIP. PLATFORMS/TRANSFORMER

AE 01.02 ROOF PLAN

AE 01.03 ALTERNATE PLANS

AE 01.10A GROUND FLOOR PLAN AREA A - DIMENSIONED

AE 01.10B GROUND FLOOR PLAN AREA B - DIMENSIONED

AE 02.02 ENLARGED PLANS - VESTIBULE/PMRS CONSULT

AE 02.03 ENLARGED PLANS - SIM LAB

AE 02.04 ENLARGED PLANS - KINESIO THERAPY

AE 02.05 ENLARGED PLANS - TOILETS

AE 02.06 ENLARGED PLANS - TOILETS

AE 03.01 DOOR ELEVATIONS, SCHEDULE, & NOTES

AE 03.02 DOOR DETAILS

AE 03.03 DOOR DETAILS

AE 03.04 WINDOW ELEVATIONS & NOTES

AE 03.05 WINDOW DETAILS - INTERIOR

AE 03.06 WINDOW DETAILS - EXTERIOR

AE 04.01 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

AE 04.02 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

AE 05.01 BUILDING SECTIONS AREA A

AE 05.02 BUILDING SECTIONS AREA B

AE 06.01 WALL SECTIONS

AE 06.02 WALL SECTIONS

AE 08.01 EXTERIOR DETAILS

AE 08.02 EXTERIOR DETAILS

AE 08.03 PLAN DETAILS

AE 08.04 PLAN DETAILS

AE 08.05 MISC. DETAILS

AE 08.06 MISC. DETAILS

AE 08.07 RAMP DETAILS

AE 08.08 MISC. INTERIOR DETAILS

AE 08.09 MISC. INTERIOR DETAILS

AE 09.01 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE 09.02 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE 09.03 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE 09.04 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE 09.05 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE 09.06 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE 10.01 CASEWORK SECTIONS AND MISC DETAILS

AE 10.02 CASEWORK SECTIONS AND MISC DETAILS

AC 11.01 OVERALL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AC 11.01A GROUND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN AREA A

AC 11.01B GROUND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN AREA B

AC 11.02 ENLARGED CEILING DIMENSIONS

AC 11.03 CEILING DETAILS

AC 11.04 CEILING DETAILS

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QH 12.01A GROUND FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN AREA A

QH 12.01B GROUND FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN AREA B

05 - INTERIOR DESIGN

IN 01.00 FINISH LEGEND & SCHEDULE

IN 01.01A GROUND FLOOR FINISH PLAN AREA A

IN 01.01B GROUND FLOOR FINISH PLAN AREA B

IN 02.01A GROUND FLOOR PATTERN PLAN AREA A

IN 02.01B GROUND FLOOR PATTERN PLAN AREA B

IN 03.00 SIGNAGE LEGEND

IN 03.01 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE

IN 03.02 GROUND FLOOR OVERALL SIGNAGE PLAN

STRUCTURAL

S 1.00 STRUCTURAL NOTES

S 1.01A FOUNDATION PLAN - AREA A

S 1.01B FOUNDATION PLAN - AREA B

S 1.02A LOW ROOF FRAMING PLAN - AREA A

S 1.02B SECOND FLOOR / LOW ROOF FRAMING PLAN - AREA B

S 1.03B ROOF FRAMING PLAN - AREA B

S 4.01 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S 4.02 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S 4.03 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S 4.04 SECTIOND AND DETAILS

S 4.51 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S 4.52 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

MECHANICAL

M-MK-01 LEGENDS, NOTES, AND SYMBOLS

M-MK-02 SCHEDULES

M-MK-03 SCHEDULES

M-MK-04 SCHEDULES

M-MK-05 SCHEDULES (EXISTING EQUIPMENT)

M-MK-06 SCHEDULES

M-MD-01 BASEMENT OVERALL – HVAC DEMO

M-MD-02 GROUND FLOOR OVERALL - HVAC DEMO

M-MD-03 SECOND FLOOR OVERALL - HVAC DEMO

M-MD-04 ROOF OVERALL - HVAC DEMO

M-MD-05 AHU – 34 & 35 EXISTING PLANS

M-MH-00 BASEMENT OVERAL – DUCTWORK

M-MH-01 GROUND FLOOR OVERALL – DUCTWORK

M-MH-01A GROUND FLOOR AREA A- DUCTWORK

M-MH-01B GROUND FLOOR AREA B – DUCTWORK

M-MH-02 SECOND FLOOR OVERALL – DUCTWORK

M-MH-02A SECOND FLOOR AREA A – DUCTWORK

M-MH-02B SECOND FLOOR AREA B – DUCTOWORK

M-MH-03 ROOF PLAN OVERALL - DUCTWORK

M-MH-03.1 ROOF PLAN OVERALL 3D

M-MH-03A ROOF PLAN AREA A – DUCTWORK

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M-MH-03B ROOF PLAN AREA B – DUCTWORK

M-MH-04 SECTIONS

M-MP-00 BASEMENT OVERALL – PIPING

M-MP-00A BASEMENT AREA A – PIPING

M-MP-OOB BASEMENT AREA B – PIPING

M-MP-01 GROUND FLOOR OVERALL – PIPING

M-MP-01A GROUND FLOOR AREA A – PIPING

M-MP-01B GROUND FLOOR AREA B – PIPING

M-MP-02 SECOND FLOOR OVERALL – PIPING

M-MP-02A SECOND FLOOR AREA A – PIPING

M-MP-02B SECOND FLOOR AREA B – PIPING

M-MJ-01 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-MJ-02 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-MJ-03 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-MJ-04 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-MJ-05 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-MI-01 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-MI-02 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-MI-03 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-MI-04 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-MI-05 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-MI-06 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-MI-07 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

PLUMBING

P-PI-01 PLUMBING LEGENDS & NOTES

P-PI-02 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

P-PI-03 PLUMBING DETAILS

P-PI-04 PLUMBING DETAILS

P-PD-00 BASEMENT – DEMOLITION PLAN – PLUMBING OVERALL

P-PD-01 GROUND FLOOR – DEMOLITION PLAN – GRAVITY – AREA A

P-PD-02 GROUND FLOOR – DEMOLITION PLAN – GRAVITY – AREA B

P-PD-03 GROUND FLOOR – DEMOLITION PLAN – PRESSURE – AREA A

P-PD-04 GROUND FLOOR – DEMOLITION PLAN – PRESSURE – AREA B

P-PD-05 SECOND FLOOR – DEMOLITION PLAN – PLUMBING

P-PP-00 BASEMENT – NEW WORK PLAN – GRAVITY – OVERALL

P-PP-00B BASEMENT – NEW WORK PLAN – GRAVITY – AREA B

P-PP-0A1 UNDERGROUND – NEW WORK PLAN – GRAVITY – AREA A

P-PP-0B1 UNDERGROUND – NEW WORK PLAN – GRAVITY – AREA B

P-PP-01 GROUND FLOOR – NEW WORK PLAN – GRAVITY – OVERALL

P-PP-01A GROUND FLOOR – NEW WORK PLAN – GRAVITY – AREA A

P-PP-01B GROUND FLOOR – NEW WORK PLAN – GRAVITY – AREA B

P-PP-11 GROUND FLOOR – NEW WORK PLAN – PRESSURE – OVERALL

P-PP-11A GROUND FLOOR – NEW WORK PLAN – PRESSURE – AREA A

P-PP-11B GROUND FLOOR – NEW WORK PLAN – PRESSURE – AREA B

P-PP-22A SECOND FLOOR – PLUMBING – AREA A

P-PP-22B SECOND FLOOR – PLUMBING – AREA B

P-PP-33 ROOF PLAN PLUMBING OVERALL

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P-PW-01 PLUMBING RISER – GRAVITY

P-PW-02 PLUMBING RISER – PRESSURE

ELECTRICAL

E-EI-00 ELECTRICAL LEGEND, LIGHTING SCHEDULE, AND GENERAL NOTES

E-EI-02 PARTIAL ELECTRICAL ONELINE - NEW WORK

E-EI-03 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E-EI-04 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E-EI-05 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E-EI-06 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E-EI-07 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-EI-08 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-EI-09 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-ED-20 GROUND FLOOR - DEMO PLAN - ELECTRICAL - OVERALL

E-EP-00 GROUND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - POWER - OVERALL

E-EP-01 GROUND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - POWER - PART A

E-EP-02 GROUND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - POWER - PART B

E-EP-03 SECOND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - POWER – OVERALL

E-EL-00 GROUND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - LIGHTING - OVERALL

E-EL-01 GROUND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - LIGHTING - PART A

E-EL-02 GROUND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - LIGHTING - PART B

E-EY-00 GROUND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - SYSTEMS - OVERALL

E-EY-01 GROUND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - SYSTEMS - PART A

E-EY-02 GROUND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - SYSTEMS - PART B

FIRE PROTECTION

F-FI-01 FIRE PROTECTION LEGENDS, DETAILS & NOTES

F-FD-01 BASEMENT - DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION OVERALL

F-FD-02 GROUND FLOOR - DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION OVERALL

F-FD-03 SECOND FLOOR - DEMOLITION - FIRE PROTECTION

F-FX-01A GROUND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION - AREA A

F-FX-01B GROUND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION - AREA B

F-FX-02A SECOND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION - AREA A

F-FX-02B SECOND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION - AREA B

TECHNOLOGY

T-TJ-00 GENERAL TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION

T-TD-00 BASEMENT - DEMOLITION PLAN - OVERALL

T-TD-01 GROUND FLOOR - DEMOLITION PLAN - OVERALL

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T-TJ-01 GROUND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - OVERALL

T-TJ-01A GROUND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - AREA A

T-TJ-01B GROUND FLOOR - NEW WORK PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - AREA B

T-TJ-04 TECHNOLOGY - ENLARGED ROOMS

T-TJ-05 TECHNOLOGY - ENLARGED ROOMS

T-TJ-06 TECHNOLOGY - ENLARGED ROOMS

T-TJ-07 TECHNOLOGY - DETAILS

T-TJ-08 TECHNOLOGY - DETAILS

T-TJ-09 TECHNOLOGY – RISER

T-TJ-10 TECHNOLOGY - A-V SCHEMATIC FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM

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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 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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1.26 RELOCATED // EQUIPMENT // ITEMS //

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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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 “Construct integrated health” as required by drawings and specifications at the historic York Campus of the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare

System, 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made in accordance with what is listed in the solicitation and at the discretion of the

Contracting Officer.

C. 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.

D. Contractor work hours:

1.Normal working hours for this contract will be from 6:00AM to

4:30PM (local time) Monday through Thursday, except for established Federal Holidays.

2. Performing on-site work outside normal working hours will require approval from the Contracting Officer and the COR.

Requests shall be submitted via email at least 72 hours prior to the requested date and at no additional cost to the Government.

Approvals are subject to the availability of on-site staff.

3. Contractor may be required to work some nights and or weekends to perform this work and maintain functionality of affected areas, and to minimize disruptions to the Medical Centers operations. Weekend and evening work shall be identified on the project schedule submitted by the contractor and approved by the

VA before work begins.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BID ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations to existing structures, necessary removal of existing selected construction materials and certain other items. Period of Performance: 480 days.

B. BID ITEM II, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Same as bid item I except minimize work in corridor connecting building 7 to building 107.

The work shall include replacing the 11 windows in the corridor as well as the two exit doors and any miscellaneous finish work related to replacing those items. Period of performance 460 days.

C. BID ITEM III, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Same as bid item II except eliminate the new planned corridor that would connect the existing auditorium and the existing staff work room. This work would include removing approximately 800 SF of new area and would eliminate the need to relocate the existing transformer. A new egress door and additional paving would be required for egress purposes in lieu of the connector. Reference Sheet AE 01.03 for more details. Period of performance 430 days

D. BID ITEM IV, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Same as bid item IV except

Remove refrigerators, icemaker, and triple tier lockers from bid.

GC to install blocking as required. Period of performance 430 days

E. BID ITEM V, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Same as bid item IV except remove casework and countertops in staff lounge (G33), Lactation room (G27), Kitchenette(G08A), and Kitchen/Serving (G21). Period of performance 400 days

F. BID ITEM VI, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Same as bid item V except the operable acoustic folding partitions will change from GC purchased/

GC installed to VA purchased/GC installed. Period of performance

400 days

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G. All work, including materials, shall be warranted for a period of one year.

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 two 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.

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.

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C. Guards:

Not required.

D. Key Control:

Up to 2 contractor keys will be issued to the Prime

Contractor. If lost, the Prime Contractor shall pay $50 per key that is not returned to the issuing VA. Final Payment on the project will be held until keys are returned or reimbursement (in full) is made the issuing department. Lost or theft of these issued keys must be reported to the COR immediately.

E. 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.

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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.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions: There will be limited parking within assigned laydown area only after precautions are taken to protect from track out and rutting. Coordinate additional required parking with COR – There will be no parking in lots reserved for patients.

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

01 00 00 -6 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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials(Laydown

Area) shall be as determined by the COR see (I) below for requirements.

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

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

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

G. Phasing:

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Building 107 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.

H. Construction Fence/Laydown Area: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide and maintain a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction/Laydown area indicated on the drawings or as provided by COR. 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. Area within fence is the entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance of the contractor. Grass shall be mowed and edges/fence line trimmed, trash policed.

1. Contractor will be responsible for ensure no track out occurs from laydown area. Laydown area shall be returned to pre-construction condition, includes grading reseeding and mulching if necessary.

I. 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.

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2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company

(Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

J. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

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

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the

Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11

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

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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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 Resident Engineer

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.

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

L. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing

01 00 00 -10 roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

M. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Resident Engineer 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 areas where alterations will 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, to be in such condition that their use is

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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 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by

Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors if required in project. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation

(DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled

40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act

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(TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous

Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center

Chief.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261 ...... Identification and Listing of Hazardous

Waste

40 CFR 262 ...... Standards Applicable to Generators of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263 ...... Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 ...... PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172 ...... Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 ...... Shippers - General Requirements for

Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173 ...... Subpart A General

49 CFR 173 ...... Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173 ...... Subpart J Other Regulated Material;

Definitions and Preparation

TSCA ............ Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and

6-PCB-7

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1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work sites, 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 workmen, 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.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant

Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this

01 00 00 -15 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:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

and

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and

01 00 00 -16 quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

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

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

(including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

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

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

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result existing site and condition drawings and should be verified by contractor.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions – not performed or required.

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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 – Not available or required.

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

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

Not Required

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings and 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.

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1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

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

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

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

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

Not Required

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Not Required

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevator 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. 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.

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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 are 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.

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

Not Required

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor will provide ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies. All connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

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1.21 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. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the

Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified. Not Required

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

1. Obtain heat…