Attachment 1 - Master Specifications - Final.pdf

Specifications

Minneapolis VA Health Care System

1 Veterans Drive

Minneapolis, MN 55417

EHRM Training and Admin Space Support

Issue for Bid Submittal

VA Contract No. 36C263-19-D-0022

Task Order No. 36C77621R0082

Station Project No. 618-701

Bancroft-AE Project No. 18-116

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01-21

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 33 24 Electronic Submittal Procedures (Web-based Service)

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 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 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 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 68 00 Carpeting 01-21

09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 01-21

09 84 33 Sound-Absorbing Wall Units 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 01-21

10 22 43 Acoustical Sliding Partitions

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

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 61.16 Solid Surface Countertops

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DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

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

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-20

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

23 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 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 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 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20

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

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

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 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 24 19 Motor Control Centers 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior 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 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

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

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 23 23.43 GeoFoam Lightweight Fill

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 18 16 Synthetic Grass Surfacing System

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation (NOT USED)

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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

1384-G001 GENERAL - COVER SHEET

1384-G002 GENERAL - DRAWING INDEX

1384-G003 GENERAL - CODE AND BUILDING INFORMATION

1384-GI001 GENERAL - GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

1384-GI002 GENERAL - GENERAL DEMOLITION NOTES

1384-GI102 GENERAL - LIFE SAFETY PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

1384-GI202 GENERAL - BUILDING ORIENTATION MAP, SECOND

FLOOR

1384-GI203 GENERAL - BUILDING ORIENTATION MAP, THIRD FLOOR

1384-GI205 GENERAL - BUILDING ORIENTATION MAP, PENTHOUSE

1384-GC202 GENERAL – SEQUENCE OF WORK PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

1384-GC400 GENERAL - INFECTION CONTROL GENERAL NOTES

1384-GC401 GENERAL - INFECTION CONTROL PLAN – FIRST FLOOR

1384-GC402 GENERAL – INFECTION CONTROL PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

1384-GC501 GENERAL - INFECTION CONTROL TYPICAL CLASS IV

STRUCTURAL

1384-S001 STRUCTURAL – GENERAL NOTES

1384-SF102 STRUCTURAL - FRAMING PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

1384-SF103 STRUCTURAL – FRAMING PLAN – ROOF

1384-S200 STRUCTURAL – FRAMING DETAILS AND SECTIONS

1384-S201 STRUCTURAL – FRAMING DETAILS AND SECTIONS

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ARCHITECTURAL

1384-A001 ARCHITECTURAL - SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND

LEGENDS

1384-A002 ARCHITECTURAL - SHEET NOTES

1384-AD102 ARCHITECTURAL - DEMOLITION PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

1384-AD201 ARCHITECTURAL - DEMOLITION ELEVATIONS

1384-A102 ARCHITECTURAL - FLOOR PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

1384-A103 ARCHITECTURAL - FLOOR PLAN - THIRD FLOOR

1384-AC102 ARCHITECTURAL - REFFLECTED CEILING PLAN -

SECOND FLOOR

1384-A301 ARCHITECTURAL - BUILDING SECTIONS

1384-A302 ARCHITECTURAL - BUILDING SECTIONS

1384-A303 ARCHITECTURAL - BUILDING SECTIONS

1384-A311 ARCHITECTURAL - WALL SECTIONS

1384-A312 ARCHITECTURAL - WALL SECTIONS

1384-A402.1 ARCHITECTURAL - ENLARGED PLAN - SECOND FLOOR -

AREA 1

1384-A402.2 ARCHITECTURAL - ENLARGED PLAN - SECOND FLOOR -

AREA 2

1384-A402.3 ARCHITECTURAL - ENLARGED PLAN - SECOND FLOOR -

AREA 3

1384-A411 ARCHITECTURAL - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1384-A412 ARCHITECTURAL - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1384-A413 ARCHITECTURAL - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1384-A414 ARCHITECTURAL - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1384-A415 ARCHITECTURAL - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1384-A416 ARCHITECTURAL - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1384-A417 ARCHITECTURAL - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1384-A418 ARCHITECTURAL - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1384-A419 ARCHITECTURAL - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1384-A420 ARCHITECTURAL - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1384-A421 ARCHITECTURAL - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1384-A422 ARCHITECTURAL - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1384-A423 ARCHITECTURAL - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1384-A424 ARCHITECTURAL - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1384-A501 ARCHITECTURAL - PARTITION TYPES

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1384-A502 ARCHITECTURAL - PLAN DETAILS

1384-A503 ARCHITECTURAL – OPERABLE WALL DETAILS

1384-A511 ARCHITECTURAL - CASEWORK DETAILS

1384-A512 ARCHITECTURAL - TYPICAL DETAILS

1384-A513 ARCHITECTURAL - DETAILS

1384-A521 ARCHITECTURAL - CEILING DETAILS

1384-A601 ARCHITECTURAL - DOOR SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

1384-AF102 ARCHITECTURAL – FINISH PLAN

1384-AF601 ARCHITECTURAL - FINISH SCHEDULE

1384-AF602 ARCHITECTURAL - FINISH LEGEND

1384-AL102 ARCHITECTURAL – LANDSCAPE PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

1384-AL103 ARCHITECTURAL – LANDSCAPE PLAN – THIRD FLOOR

1384-AL501 ARCHITECTURAL – ARTIFICIAL LANDSCAPE DETAILS

1384-AL502 ARCHITECTURAL – ARTIFICIAL LANDSCAPE DETAILS

1384-AW102 ARCHITECTURAL - WAYFINDING PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

1384-AW601 ARCHITECTURAL – WAYFINDING TYPES

1384-AQ102 ARCHITECTURAL - EQUIPMENT PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

1384-AQ601 ARCHITECTURAL - EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

FIRE PROTECTION

1384-FAD102 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

1384-FA102 FIRE ALARM PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

1384-FA104 FIRE ALARM PLAN – FOURTH FLOOR INTERSTITIAL

LEVEL

1384-FA105 FIRE ALARM PLAN – PENTHOUSE LEVEL & RISER

1384-FX102 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN – SECOND FLOOR

1384-FX104 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN – ATRIUM CEILING

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PLUMBING

1384-P001 PLUMBING - GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

1384-PD101-I PLUMBING - FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL -

DEMOLITION PLAN

1384-PD102 PLUMBING - SECOND FLOOR ATRIUM - DEMOLITION

PLAN

1384-P101-I PLUMBING - FIRST FLOOR INTERSTITIAL - SANITARY

AND VENT PIPING PLAN

1384-P102 PLUMBING SECOND FLOOR - SANITARY AND VENT

PIPING PLAN

1384-P501 PLUMBING – DETAILS

1384-P601 PLUMBING - SCHEDULE

1384-P701 PLUMBING – RISER DIAGRAMS

MECHANICAL

1384-M001 MECHANICAL - GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND

ABBREVIATIONS

1384-MHD105 MECHANICAL - PENTHOUSE DEMOLITION PLAN

1384-MPD102-I MECHANICAL – SECOND FLOOR INTERSTITIAL

DEMOLITION PLAN – MECHANICAL ROOM 2J-132

1384-MH102 MECHANICAL - SECOND FLOOR PLAN

1384-MH105 MECHANICAL - PENTHOUSE FLOOR PLAN

1384-MP102 MECHANICAL – SECOND FLOOR PIPING PLAN

1384-MP102-I MECHANICAL – SECOND FLOOR PIPING PLAN –

MECHANICAL ROOM 2J-132

1384-MP105 MECHANICAL – PENTHOUSE FLOOR PIPING PLAN

1384-M501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

1384-M502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

1384-M503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

1384-M601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

1384-M602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

1384-M603 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

1384-M701 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

1384-M702 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

1384-M703 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

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ELECTRICAL

1384-E001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES

1384-E002 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

1384-E003 ELECTRICAL - LEVEL-1 PLAN, ELECTRICAL CLOSET

LOCATIONE003 ELECTRICAL - LEVEL-1 PLAN,

ELECTRICAL CLOSET LOCATION

1384-E004 ELECTRICAL - LEVEL-2 PLAN, ELECTRICAL AND IT

CLOSET LOCATIONS

1384-E005 ELECTRICAL - PENTHOUSE PLAN, MCC-PW1 LOCATION

1384-EPD100 ELECTRICAL – POWER DEMO PLAN

1384-EP100 ELECTRICAL - POWER PLAN-AREA1

1384-EP101 ELECTRICAL - POWER PLAN-AREA2

1384-EP102 ELECTRICAL - SUBSTATION #5 AND ELECTRIC CLOSET

IM102

1384-EP103 ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION #6 AND ELECTRIC CLOSET

2J-132B

1384-EL100 ELECTRICAL - LIGHTING PLAN-AREA1

1384-EL101 ELECTRICAL - LIGHTING PLAN AREA2

1384-ET100 ELECTRICAL - TECHNOLOGY PLAN-AREA1

1384-ET101 ELECTRICAL - TECHNOLOGY PLAN-AREA2

1384-E500-604 ELECTRICAL - SINGLE LINE- SUBSTATION-5, FEEDERS

1, 2 AND 3

1384-E500-604.1 ELECTRICAL - SINGLE LINE ROOM 2M-115

1384-E500-605 ELECTRICAL – SINGLE LINE – SUBSTATION 6

1384-E500-612 ELECTRICAL - SINGLE LINE - SUBSTATIONS 5, 6, 7

AND 8

1384-E500-618 ELECTRICAL - SINGLE LINE- MCC PNI, PEI, PWI AND

PSI

1384-E600 ELECTRICAL - PANEL SCHEDULES

1384-E601 ELECTRICAL - EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

1384-E700 ELECTRICAL - ROOMS LIGHTING ARRANGEMENT DETAILS

1384-E701 ELECTRICAL - DETAILS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 PCB TRANSFORMERS AND CAPACITORS: Not Applicable

1.11 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENT – Not used

1.12 RESTORATION

1.13 PHYSICAL DATA – Not used

1.14 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES – Not used

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK – Not used

1.16 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS – Not used

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT

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1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT – Not Used 29

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES – Not used

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images – Not used

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.34 COMPLETION TIME

1.35 SCHEDULES

1.36 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES- Not used

1.37 CONTRACTOR’S COST BREAKDOWN (SCHEDULE OF VALUES)

1.38 SUBCONTRACTORS

1.39 MINIMUM HOURLY RATES OF WAGES

1.40 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

1.41 KEYS AND BADGES

1.42 MSDS BOOK

1.43 LOCKOUT / TAGOUT

1.44 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

1.45 PROHIBITION ON ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. The official Veterans Administration representatives for the project are the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR).

B. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish all labor and materials and perform work as required by drawings and specifications.

C. 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.

D. .

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. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a

30 Hour OSHA certified “competent person” will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from the ICRA team.

2. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.

H. Confined Space Training:

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1. The VA Medical Center Property has been surveyed for Permit

Required Confined Spaces. An inventory of the spaces including the hazards and entry procedures are available from the Safety

Manager. Entry may be required for the installation of electrical systems, controls, plumbing, pipe fitting and insulation as part of the project scope.

2. Contractor shall be trained in confined space entry prior to entering confined space. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before start of work.

I. The Key Personnel assigned by the contractor for the performance of work on this contract shall be acceptable to VA in terms of personal and professional conduct and technical knowledge. Should the assignment to this contract of any person by the contractor be deemed to conflict with the interests of VA, or in the event performance is deemed to be unsatisfactory at any time during the life of the contract, the Contracting Officer may notify the contractor and request the person be removed from the assignment.

The reason for removal will be documented and a request to receive key personnel replacement within three (3) business days of the notification will be made. Replacement of key personnel qualifications shall be equal to or greater than those of the key personnel being replaced. Employment and staffing difficulties will not be justification for failure to meet established schedules. The contractor is required to submit a resume with qualifications for the proposed replacement which shall be approved by the COR and CO prior to the replacement starting work.

J. Core working hours are typically 0600-1630 Monday through Friday unless work is deemed necessary outside normal working hours.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. The Scope of Work of this project is the renovation of the existing southwest atrium of Building 70 to provide a EHRM Training and Admin

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Support Space and surgery waiting room. The Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Demolition of the existing atrium floor finishes,

2. Demolition of the existing planter wall and associated plumbing connections.

3. Construction of the training and support spaces and the surgery waiting room, including, but not limited to:

a. Walls, floor finishes, ceilings, doors.

b. Lighting, power and fire alarm systems.

c. Plumbing.

d. Ductwork.

e. Moveable partitions.

f. Artificial “Green Roof” above the training and support spaces.

g. Structural system to support the walls, moveable partitions, artificial “Green Roof” of the training and support spaces.

h. Planter in the Surgery waiting room containing live plants.

4. Modification of the existing ductwork in the atrium to accommodate the training and support spaces and the surgery waiting room.

5. Replacement of an existing air-handler in the Building 70 mechanical penthouse with a new air-handler to support the training and support spaces, the surgery waiting room and the open atrium space above.

6. Modification of the existing fire-suppression system.

7. Modifications to the existing electrical room and telecommunication closet serving the atrium in order to accommodate the training and support spaces and the surgery waiting room.

8. Painting of existing walls and columns throughout the entire atrium.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, Specifications and drawings will be furnished electronically in PDF format.

B. Hard Copy drawings and specifications may be made by the Contractor, at the Contractor’s expense, from electronic files furnished by the

Issuing CO.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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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. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, the General Contractor shall give 3-day notice to the

COR so that security/escort arrangements can be provided for the employees.

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

3. 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. Each contractor or subcontractor employee shall obtain a security clearance from the

VA Medical Center. Obtaining a security clearance will require each contractor and/or subcontractor employee to report to the

Facilities Engineering Project Section to complete paperwork and visit Human Resource Management for finger printing. When the employee has been cleared to work at the Medical Center, the employee shall return to have a picture taken and will be issued a badge at that time. Employees must schedule appointments with the Facilities Engineering COR prior to arriving on site to complete security clearance paperwork. This process may take up to thirty days.

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4. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the CO.

5. 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 CO.

C. Guards: (Not Used)

D. Key Control:

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

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Subcontractors 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 CO upon request.

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of the CO.

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 CO 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

1. Contractor’s vehicles and workers vehicles are to be parked in

Employee Parking lots. Coordinate with the COR.

2. Shipping/Receiving dock: access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies. No parking is allowed.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this

Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only. The most recent versions of each publication apply.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

E84...............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10................Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30................Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B...............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

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70................National Electrical Code

101……………………………....Life Safety Code

241...............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926.......Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to the COR for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc.

Documentation shall be provided to the COR that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood

(flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84)

01 00 00-8 on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

2. Install fire-rated temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit stair enclosures, exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, vertical shafts and opening enclosures.

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84

00, FIRESTOPPING.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with the COR.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to the COR.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA

241 and NFPA 10.

J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

K. Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.

L. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions

01 00 00-9 immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections.

Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with paragraph 1.6, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COR. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the medical center. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the medical center and copies provided to the COR.

M. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with the COR.

N. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with the COR. Obtain permits from

COR the morning the work is to be completed, provide 24 hr. notice when possible. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

O. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to Project Manager.

P. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited on the entire Minneapolis VAMC campus.

Q. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

R. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

S. If required, submit documentation to the COR that personnel have been trained in the fire safety aspects of working in areas with impaired structural or compartmentalization features.

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 CO. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its

01 00 00-10 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 CO 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 CO, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the CO, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the

Contractor when and as authorized by the CO. 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. 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 where required by limited working space.

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

All storage locations must be approved by the COR.

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

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation. There is currently minimal storage space available within the medical center. Contractors should plan for alternate storage outside the medical center. Storage boxes will be allowed on VA Grounds or back parking lots with prior approval.

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.

4. All materials stored on VA Premises must be labeled with contractor name, point of contact, telephone number, project title, date of storage, and the COR.

G. Phasing: To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of 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 the COR and Contractor.

H. 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 the 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 Project

Manager. 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 an Energized Circuit Permit issued by the COR.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COR, in writing, 25 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall be on the attached “Shutdown

Request” form and include all requested information.

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 25 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 Project Manager. 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.

I. Abandoned Lines: All unused service lines shall be demolished to the source unless approved by the COR. 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

01 00 00-13 removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged. 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.

J. 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.

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

COR.

K. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by the COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in paragraph 1.16, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, signed by both, to the CO. 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.

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

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

COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of the

COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by

Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly.

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

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

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

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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 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES

A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment

(ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to Project Manager for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33

23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA SAMPLES.

1. All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures established by the medical center.

C. Medical center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A baseline of conditions may be established by the medical center prior to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality. In addition:

1. The COR and VAMC Infection Control personnel shall review pressure differential monitoring documentation to verify that pressure differentials in the construction zone and in the patient-care rooms are appropriate for their settings. The requirement for negative air pressure in the construction zone shall depend on the location and type of activity. Upon

01 00 00-16 notification, the contractor shall implement corrective measures to restore proper pressure differentials as needed.

2. In case of any problem, the medical center, along with assistance from the contractor, shall conduct an environmental assessment to find and eliminate the source.

D. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by the COR. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Do not perform dust producing tasks within occupied areas without the approval of the COR. For construction in any areas that will remain jointly occupied by the medical Center and Contractor’s workers, the Contractor shall:

a. Provide dust proof fire-rated temporary drywall construction barriers to completely separate construction from the operational areas of the hospital in order to contain dirt debris and dust. Barriers shall be sealed and made presentable on hospital occupied side. Install a self-closing rated door in a metal frame, commensurate with the partition, to allow worker access. Maintain negative air at all times. A fire-retardant polystyrene, 6-mil thick or greater plastic barrier meeting local fire codes may be used where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the COR and Medical Center.

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

(High Efficiency Particulate Accumulator) filter vacuum system rated at 95% capture of 0.3 microns including pollen, mold

01 00 00-17 spores and dust particles. Insure continuous negative air pressures occurring within the work area. HEPA filters should have ASHRAE 85 or other prefilter to extend the useful life of the HEPA. Provide both primary and secondary filtrations units. Exhaust hoses shall be heavy duty, flexible steel reinforced and exhausted so that dust is not reintroduced to the medical center.

c. Adhesive Walk-off/Carpet Walk-off Mats, minimum 600mm x 900mm

(24” x 36”), shall be used at all interior transitions from the construction area to occupied medical center area. These mats shall be changed as often as required to maintain clean work areas directly outside construction area at all times.

d. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied medical center at the end of each workday.

Vacuum shall utilize HEPA filtration. Maintain surrounding area frequently. Remove debris as they are created.

Transport these outside the construction area in containers with tightly fitting lids.

e. The contractor shall not haul debris through patient-care areas without prior approval of the Project Manager and the

Medical Center. When, approved, debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape. No sharp objects should be allowed to cut through the plastic. Wipe down the exterior of the containers with a damp rag to remove dust. All equipment, tools, material, etc. transported through occupied areas shall be made free from dust and moisture by vacuuming and wipe down.

f. Using a HEPA vacuum, clean inside the barrier and vacuum ceiling tile prior to replacement. Any ceiling access panels opened for investigation beyond sealed areas shall be sealed immediately when unattended.

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

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

E. Final Cleanup:

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

2. Interstitials: After all construction materials and disposable materials have been removed from the interstitial spaces, the contractor shall vacuum the interstitial floors within the construction limits of the project.

3. Mechanical Rooms: At the completion of the project, remove all construction related materials and disposable debris from the mechanical rooms used during construction. Relocate attic stock to areas designated by the COR. Sweep and mop entire mechanical room floors.

4. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area. This includes walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored.

Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or

01 00 00-19 dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse.

Store such items where directed by the COR.

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

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

1.10 PCB TRANSFORMERS AND CAPACITORS: (NOT USED)

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

AND IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

1.12 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

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

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

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

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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 indicated on drawings and 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 the FAR.

1.13 PHYSICAL DATA – (NOT USED)

1.14 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES – (NOT USED)

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout.