Attachment 1 - Specifications - 556-24-115 - N Chicago Elevator Upgrades.pdf

Captain James A. Lovell FHCC VA Elevator Upgrade

North Chicago, IL

Specification Book

October 3, 2025

VA A&E Contract #36C252-23-D-0061

VA A&E Task Order #36C25224N0331

VA Project #556-24-115

SES Project #23022.012

SEALS PAGE DESIGN

PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

Date: 10/03/2025 VA Project #: 556-24-115

Project Name Elevator Upgrade Purchase Order #: 556C40107

Deliverable: 100% Construction Documents Task Order #: 36C252-24-N-0331

SES Project #: 23022.012 Contract #: 36C252-23-D-0061

Discipline Design Professional License # Seal

Architectural Luke Leising AR10700021

Mechanical Eric Sherman 062-077513

Electrical Kristopher Burnham E – 11812 www.specializedeng.com

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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 11-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Long Lead) FHCC 11-24

01 33 00 Submittal Register FHCC 02-24

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples FHCC 02-23

01 35 26 Construction Safety Requirements FHCC 12-24

01 35 33 Construction Infection Control Requirements FHCC 12-24

01 40 00 Quality Requirements FHCC 01-24

01 41 00 Regulatory Requirements FHCC 12-23

01 42 16 Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms FHCC 01-25

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Contractor Quality Control (small projects) FHCC 06-24

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls FHCC 01-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management FHCC 01-21

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-21

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping FHCC 04-25

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 12 11 Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter 04-24

14 21 10 Traction Elevator – Modernization 04-24

14 24 10 Hydraulic Elevator – Modernization 04-24

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

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

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

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-20

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 03-24

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-24

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-22

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-22

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22

26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 11-22

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 11-22

26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

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

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

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

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

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

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

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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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

SHEET NUMBER SHEET NAME

General

G000 COVER SHEET

ARCHITECTURAL

GI102 PHASING SCOPE

B4-GI101 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

B07-GI111 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

B66-GI121 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

B131-GI131 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

B133/133CA-GI141 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

B195-GI151 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

B4-AE100 FIRST & SECOND DEMO & ARCH ENLARGED PLANS

B4-AE501 ELEVATOR PIT PLANS

B07-AE110 BASEMENT, FIRST & SECOND DEMO & ARCH ENLARGED PLANS

B07-AE111 MACHINE ROOM DEMO & ARCH ENLARGED PLANS

B66-AE120 BASEMENT, FIRST, SECOND, & ROOF ARCHITECTURAL PLAN

B66-AE501 STAIR DETAILS

B131-AE130 BASEMENT, FIRST & SECOND FLOOR DEMO & ARCH PLANS

B131-AE131 SECOND & THIRD FLOOR DEMO & ARCH PLANS

B131-AE132 FOURTH & PENTHOUSE DEMO & ARCH PLANS

B133/133CA-AE140 BASEMENT AND SECOND FLOOR DEMO & ARCH ENLARGED PLANS

B195-AE150 FIRST, SECOND & THIRD DEMO & ARCH ENLARGED PLANS

B195-AE151 FOURTH FLOOR & ROOF DEMO & ARCH ENLARGED PLANS

AI201 ELEVATOR PANEL REFERENCES

MECHANICAL

M000 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

B04-MD102 PENTHOUSE PLAN-OVERALL-MECHANICAL-DEMOLITION

B04-M100 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN-OVERALL-MECHANICAL

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B04-M102 PENTHOUSE PLAN-OVERALL-MECHANICAL

B04-M400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS-MECHANICAL

B04-M500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

B07-MD100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

B07-M100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B07-M103 PENTHOUSE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B07-M400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -MECHANICAL

B07-M500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

B66-M100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B66-M103 PENTHOUSE PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B66-M400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -MECHANICAL

B66-M500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

B131-MD105 PENTHOUSE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL -DEMOLITION

B131-MD400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -MECHANICAL -DEMOLITION

B131-M100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B131-M105 PENTHOUSE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B131-M401 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -MECHANICAL

B131-M500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

B133CA-MD103 THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL -DEMOLITION

B133CA-MD104 FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL -DEMOLITION

B133CA-M103 THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B133CA-M104 FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B133CA-M400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -MECHANICAL

B133CA-M500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

B195-MD100 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL -DEMOLITION

B195-M100 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B195-M400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -MECHANICAL

B195-M500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

E000 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

B04-ED100 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN-OVERALL-ELECTRICAL-DEMOLITION

B04-ED101 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN-OVERALL-ELECTRICAL-DEMOLITION

B04-ED102 PENTHOUSE PLAN-OVERALL-ELECTRICAL-DEMOLITION

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B04-E100 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN-OVERALL-ELECTRICAL

B04-E101 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN-OVERALL-ELECTRICAL

B04-E102 PENTHOUSE PLAN-OVERALL-ELECTRICAL

B04-E400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS-ELECTRICAL

B04-E500 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

B04-E700 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

B07-ED100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B07-ED101 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B07-ED102 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B07-ED103 PENTHOUSE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B07-E100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B07-E101 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B07-E102 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B07-E103 PENTHOUSE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B07-E400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

B07 -E500 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

B07 -E700 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

B66-ED100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B66-ED101 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B66-ED102 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B66-ED103 PENTHOUSE PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B66-E100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B66-E101 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B66-E102 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B66-E103 PENTHOUSE PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B66-E400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -ELECTRICAL

B66-E500 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

B66-E700 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

B131-ED100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B131-ED101 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B131-ED102 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B131-ED103 THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B131-ED104 FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B131-ED105 PENTHOUSE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B131-E100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

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B131-E101 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B131-E102 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B131-E103 THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B131-E104 FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B131-E105 PENTHOUSE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B131-E400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -ELECTRICAL

B131-E500 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

B131-E700 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

B133CA-ED100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B133CA-ED101 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B133CA-ED102 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B133CA-ED103 THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B133CA-ED104 FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B133CA-ED105 PENTHOUSE PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B133CA-E100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B133CA-E101 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B133CA-E102 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B133CA-E103 THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B133CA-E104 FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B133CA-E400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -ELECTRICAL

B133CA-E500 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

B133CA-E700 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

B195-ED100 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B195-E100 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B195-E101 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B195-E102 THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B195-E103 FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B195-E104 ROOF PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B195-E400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -ELECTRICAL

B195-E500 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

B195-E700 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

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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

SHEET NUMBER SHEET NAME

General

G000 COVER SHEET

ARCHITECTURAL

GI102 PHASING SCOPE

B4-GI101 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

B07-GI111 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

B66-GI121 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

B131-GI131 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

B133/133CA-GI141 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

B195-GI151 LIFE SAFETY PLANS

B4-AE100 FIRST & SECOND DEMO & ARCH ENLARGED PLANS

B4-AE501 ELEVATOR PIT PLANS

B07-AE110 BASEMENT, FIRST & SECOND DEMO & ARCH ENLARGED PLANS

B07-AE111 MACHINE ROOM DEMO & ARCH ENLARGED PLANS

B66-AE120 BASEMENT, FIRST, SECOND, & ROOF ARCHITECTURAL PLAN

B66-AE501 STAIR DETAILS

B131-AE130 BASEMENT, FIRST & SECOND FLOOR DEMO & ARCH PLANS

B131-AE131 SECOND & THIRD FLOOR DEMO & ARCH PLANS

B131-AE132 FOURTH & PENTHOUSE DEMO & ARCH PLANS

B133/133CA-AE140 BASEMENT AND SECOND FLOOR DEMO & ARCH ENLARGED PLANS

B195-AE150 FIRST, SECOND & THIRD DEMO & ARCH ENLARGED PLANS

B195-AE151 FOURTH FLOOR & ROOF DEMO & ARCH ENLARGED PLANS

AI201 ELEVATOR PANEL REFERENCES

MECHANICAL

M000 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

B04-MD102 PENTHOUSE PLAN-OVERALL-MECHANICAL-DEMOLITION

B04-M100 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN-OVERALL-MECHANICAL

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B04-M102 PENTHOUSE PLAN-OVERALL-MECHANICAL

B04-M400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS-MECHANICAL

B04-M500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

B07-MD100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

B07-M100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B07-M103 PENTHOUSE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B07-M400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -MECHANICAL

B07-M500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

B66-M100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B66-M103 PENTHOUSE PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B66-M400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -MECHANICAL

B66-M500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

B131-MD105 PENTHOUSE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL -DEMOLITION

B131-MD400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -MECHANICAL -DEMOLITION

B131-M100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B131-M105 PENTHOUSE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B131-M401 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -MECHANICAL

B131-M500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

B133CA-MD103 THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL -DEMOLITION

B133CA-MD104 FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL -DEMOLITION

B133CA-M103 THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B133CA-M104 FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B133CA-M400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -MECHANICAL

B133CA-M500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

B195-MD100 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL -DEMOLITION

B195-M100 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -MECHANICAL

B195-M400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -MECHANICAL

B195-M500 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

E000 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

B04-ED100 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN-OVERALL-ELECTRICAL-DEMOLITION

B04-ED101 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN-OVERALL-ELECTRICAL-DEMOLITION

B04-ED102 PENTHOUSE PLAN-OVERALL-ELECTRICAL-DEMOLITION

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B04-E100 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN-OVERALL-ELECTRICAL

B04-E101 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN-OVERALL-ELECTRICAL

B04-E102 PENTHOUSE PLAN-OVERALL-ELECTRICAL

B04-E400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS-ELECTRICAL

B04-E500 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

B04-E700 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

B07-ED100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B07-ED101 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B07-ED102 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B07-ED103 PENTHOUSE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B07-E100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B07-E101 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B07-E102 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B07-E103 PENTHOUSE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B07-E400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

B07 -E500 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

B07 -E700 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

B66-ED100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B66-ED101 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B66-ED102 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B66-ED103 PENTHOUSE PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B66-E100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B66-E101 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B66-E102 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B66-E103 PENTHOUSE PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B66-E400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -ELECTRICAL

B66-E500 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

B66-E700 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

B131-ED100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B131-ED101 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B131-ED102 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B131-ED103 THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B131-ED104 FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B131-ED105 PENTHOUSE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B131-E100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

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B131-E101 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B131-E102 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B131-E103 THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B131-E104 FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B131-E105 PENTHOUSE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B131-E400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -ELECTRICAL

B131-E500 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

B131-E700 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

B133CA-ED100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B133CA-ED101 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B133CA-ED102 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B133CA-ED103 THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B133CA-ED104 FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B133CA-ED105 PENTHOUSE PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B133CA-E100 BASEMENT LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B133CA-E101 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B133CA-E102 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B133CA-E103 THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B133CA-E104 FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B133CA-E400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -ELECTRICAL

B133CA-E500 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

B133CA-E700 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

B195-ED100 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL -DEMOLITION

B195-E100 FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B195-E101 SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B195-E102 THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B195-E103 FOURTH LEVEL FLOOR PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B195-E104 ROOF PLAN -OVERALL -ELECTRICAL

B195-E400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS -ELECTRICAL

B195-E500 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

B195-E700 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Offices of Specialized Engineering Solutions, as

Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

B. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans

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

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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, BASE BID: Work includes general construction, alterations, labor, material, and equipment needed to upgrade the equipment and electrical for elevators located in Buildings 4, 7, 66, 131, 133 OR/Sterile Processing cart

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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. The assigned VA

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will address badging requirements with Contractor staff. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security and/or 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. Where photography is required to document and communicate construction progress or conditions, ensure that photos do not include any VA or Navy staff, patients, or

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

General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer or

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

C. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores at completion of the work and turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE, and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. 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.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle Parking and loading/unloading will be addressed directly with the assigned VA COR.

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1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the

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

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

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

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

COR.

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

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

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

Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

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

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

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of

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Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

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

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

Contractor.

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

a. Normal construction work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Monday through Friday.

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1) Normal construction work hours can be coordinated, modified, and approved only by the COR in written format, and at no additional cost to VA.

2) Exceptions to normal construction hours:

a) work in stairs, corridors, lobbies, or other interior/exterior public areas

b) work including and not limited to noise, vibration, dust, odors, core drilling, hammer-drilling, saw-cutting, equipment moving in public corridors, and or soil compaction.

c) Crane lifts, or any work that closes drive isles, closes building entries, or closes public corridors shall be during low patient times and performed between Saturday 6 PM through midnight concluding by 6 PM on the following Sunday.

b. Plan to observe all Federal Holidays as no work can occur on those holidays; additionally, no work can be conducted on the weekend when the Federal Holiday is on Monday or Friday.

1) If the contractor holiday schedule differs from the standard Federal holidays those days shall be coordinated and approved by COR in written format.

c. Intended after-hours, weekend-hours, and outages should be included in the work plan and shall be coordinated and approved by COR.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

COR with a schedule of approximate phasing and/or dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in

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Arrange such phasing and/or dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, as outline within the drawings.

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

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

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

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

4. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

J. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with

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01 00 00 - 9 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.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

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

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center

Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK

RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 15 days in advance of

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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 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.

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

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so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. 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.

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of

VA Supply Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the

Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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.

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

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

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved.

They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

3. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust, and weather inclemency.

Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the

Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored.

Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the

Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical

Center .

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

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When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of

Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the

Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with

Contractor's operation.

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

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

Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The

Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to

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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.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

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

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C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by

Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

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

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21

Warranty of Construction in at least 30 days before the

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01 00 00 - 17 planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting

Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the

Contactor and the Contracting Officer. The warranty shall coincide with phasing outlined in the drawings. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the

Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers involved.

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

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of

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

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

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

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and

Maintenance manuals.

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

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

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

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

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

B. Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment

Bonds must remain effective throughout the construction period.

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

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the

Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting

Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be

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Contractor.

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

Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

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

Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service

Requirements:

E. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting

Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the

“Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three

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01 00 00 - 21 categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within

4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within

8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

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

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

a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems

1) Fire suppression systems.

2) Fire alarm system(s).

b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

1) Air conditioning…