Attachment 1 - Specifications_Rev_05.2024.pdf

VAMC Providence, Rhode Island Construct Replacement Outpatient Clinic at US Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod

Revised 100% Specifications February 10, 2023

Project # 650-318 | Contract # 36E77620C0009

Providence VAMC – Veteran Health Administration

623 Atwells Avenue

Providence, RI 02909

Above Group, Inc.

305 East Dr. Suite H

Melbourne, FL 32904

321.345.9026 www.abovegroupinc.com

CONSTRUCT REPLACEMENT OUTPATIENT CLINIC TABLE OF CONTENTS

AT US COAST GUARD AIR STATION CAPE COD

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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 03-20

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

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 20 00 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 11-16

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing

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07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 02-16

07 40 00 Roofing Panels 02-16

07 42 10.11 Composite Framing Support

07 42 43 PHENOLIC WALL PANELS

07 46 46 Fiber Cement Siding

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15

07 72 53 Snow Guards

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 34 00 Special Function Doors

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 06 00 Schedule of Finishes

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 10-15

09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15

09 91 00 Painting 10-15

09 96 00 High Performance Coating 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Interior Signage 10-15

10 14 01 Exterior Signage

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15

10 22 26.13 Accordion Folding Partitions

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

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

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10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

10 51 23 Plastic Laminate Clad Lockers

10 75 00 Flag Poles

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 08-20

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 35 70 Healthcare Casework

DIVISION 13– SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

13 49 00 Radiation Protection

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

22 05 12 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

22 05 19 METERS AND GAUGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 23 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment

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 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 04-20

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23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping

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 52 25 Low-Pressure Water Heating Boilers 12-20

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 03-20

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

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 13 Medium Voltage Cables

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

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

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

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 32 13 Engine Generators

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

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

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

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communication Systems

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 51 15 PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS

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27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 12-20

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

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 16 40 Stone Curbs

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

32 30 00 Site Improvements

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 06-18

32 31 23 PVC Fence

32 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16

33 10 00 Water Utilities

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities

33 40 00 Strom Sewer Utilities

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers

APPENDIX

Geotechnical Report

CONSTRUCT REPLACEMENT OUTPATIENT CLINIC LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

GI003 LIFE SAFETY

CIVIL

C001 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

C002 DEMOLITION PLAN

C003 SITE LAYOUT PLAN

C004 ALIGNMENT & LOCATION PLAN

C005 SIGNAGE AND STRIPPING PLAN

C006 UTILITY PLAN

C007 GRADING PLAN

C008 DRAINAGE PLAN

C009 EROSION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN

C010 EROSION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROL NOTES & DETAILS

C011 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS SHEET 1

C012 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS SHEET 2

C013 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS SHEET 3

C014 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS SHEET 4

C015 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS SHEET 5

C016 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS SHEET 6

C017 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS SHEET 7

C018 WATER MAIN EXTENSION – KEY PLAN

C019 WATER MAIN EXTENSION PLAN SHEET 1 – STA.0+00 TO

STA. 14+-00

C020 WATER MAIN EXTENSION PLAN SHEET 2 – STA 14+00

TO STA. 28+00

L001 LANDSCAPE PLAN

L002 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

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ARCHITECTURAL

AE100 FIRST FLOOR REFERENCE PLAN

AE101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – WEST

AE102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – EAST

AE103 ROOF PLAN

AE104 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – WEST

AE105 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – EAST

AE201 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

AE202 EXTERIOR ENLARGED ELEVATIONS

AE203 3D VIEWS

AE204 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE205 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE206 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE207 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE208 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE209 ENTRY SIGN ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

AE301 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE302 EXTERIOR WALL SECTIONS

AE303 EXTERIOR WAL SECTIONS

AE401 ENLARGED RESTROOM PLANS

AE402 ENLARGED RESTROOM PLANS

AE403 ENTRANCE CANOPY PLANS, SECTIONS, & DETAILS

AE501 PLAN DETAILS

AE502 SECTION DETAILS

AE503 SECTION DETAILS

AE520 INTERIOR DETAILS

AE601 PARTITION TYPES & DETAILS

AE602 EXTERIOR WALL TYPES & DETAILS

AE603 TYPICAL ROOF DETAILS

AE604 DOOR TYPES, DETAILS, AND SCHEDULE

AE605 WINDOW TYPES AND DETAILS

AE608 SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES

AF701 FINISH PLAN – WEST

AF702 FINISH PLAN – EAST & DETAILS

AF703 SIGNAGE PLAN – WEST

AF704 SIGNAGE PLAN – EAST

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AF705 FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

AF706 MIDMARK ELEVATIONS

AF707 MIDMARK ELEVATIONS

AF708 MIDMARK ELEVATIONS

AF709 MIDMARK ELEVATIONS

AF710 MIDMARK ELEVATIONS

AF711 MIDMAL ELEVATIONS

STRUCTURAL

S-001 STRUCTURAL NOTES

S-010 GRID DIMENSIONS

S-101 FOUNDATION PLAN – WEST

S-102 FOUNDATION PLAN-EAST

S-103 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – WEST

S-104 FIRST FLOOR PLAN-EAST

S-105 SLAB CONTROL JOINT PLAN

S-106 ROOF FRAMING PLAN – WEST

S-107 ROOF FRAMING PLAN – EAST

S-108 SNOW DRIFT PLAN – WEST

S-109 SNOW DRIFT PLAB – EAST

S-200 SCHEDULES

S-300 TYPICAL DETAILS

S-400 BUILDING SECTIONS

S-410 SECTIONS

S-411 SECTIONS

FIRE ALARM

FA001 FIRE ALARM LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS AND NOTES

FA101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN – FA – WEST

FA102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN – FA - EAST

FA501 FIRE ALARM DETAILS

FA601 FIRE ALARM DIAGRAMS

FIRE PROTECTION

FP001 FIRE PROTECTION LEGENDS & SYMBOLS

FP111 FIRE PROTECTION HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS

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FP112 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN – FP – WEST

FP113 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN – FP - EAST

FP501 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING LEGENDS, SYMBOLS, & NOTES

PS101 PARTIAL UNDERSLAB PLAN – PLUMBING GRAVITY - WEST

PS102 PARTIAL UNDERSLAB PLAN – PLUMBING GRAVITY - EAST

PS111 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PLUMBING GRAVITY - WEST

PS112 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PLUMBING GRAVITY – EAST

PS121 PLUMBINNG GRAVITY – ROOF PLAN

PP111 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN – PLUMBING PRESSURE

WEST

PP112 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN – PLUMBING PRESSURE

EAST

P-401 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLANS

P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS

P-502 PLUMBING DETAILS

P-503 PLUMBING DETAILS

P-601 PLUMBING ISOMETRICS - PRESSURE

P-602 PLUMBING ISOMETRICS – GAS & STORM

P-603 GRAVITY ISOMETRICS – SANITARY

P-801 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL LEGENDS AND SYMBOLS

MH101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL HVAC - WEST

MH102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL HVAC - EAST

MH103 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL PRESSURIZATION

MH104 ROOF PLAN – MECHANICAL

MP101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL PIPING

WEST

MP102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL

PIPING EAST

M-401 MECHANICAL ENLARGED PLANS

M-402 MECHANICAL ENLARGED PLANS

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M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-504 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-505 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-701 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-702 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-703 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-801 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL LEGENDS & SYMBOLS

E-002 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES

E-100 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

E-101 UTILITY SITE PLAN

E-201 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN – ELEC. LIGHTING

WEST

E-202 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN – ELEC. LIGHTING

EAST

E-203 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN – ELEC. POWER

WEST

E-204 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN – ELEC. POWER

EAST

E-205 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN – ELEC. EQUIPMENT

WEST

E-206 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN – ELEC. EQUIPMENT

EAST

E-207 ELECTRICAL ROOF PLAN

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-503 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-601 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

E-801 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E-802 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

E-803 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

EC100 ELECTRICAL SITE CALC

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TELECOM

T-001 TECHNOLOGY LEGEND AND SYMBOLS

T-101 TECHNOLOGY SITE PLAN

TA101 TECHNOLOGY PA/AV – WEST

TA102 TECHNOLOGY PA/AV - EAST

TN101 TECHNOLOGY DATA/NURSE CALL – WEST

TN102 TECHNOLOGY DATA/NURSE CALL - EAST

TS101 TECHNOLOGY ACCESS/CCTV/INTRUSION – WEST

TS102 TECHNOLOGY ACCESS/CCTV/INTRUSION – EAST

T-401 TECHNOLOGY ENLARGED PLANS

T-501 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

T-601 TECHNOLOGY RISERS AND DIAGRAMS

END OF SECTION

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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

B. Contractor Work Hours:

1. Normal working hours for this contract will be from 7:00AM to 4:30PM (local time)

Monday through Friday except for weekends and established Federal Holidays.

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

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

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

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. 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.

F. Employment and staffing difficulties will not be justification for failure to meet established schedules.

G. 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.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the construction of the new community-based outpatient clinic located in Cape Cod, MA, as required by drawings and specifications.

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

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

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

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

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION:/BASE BID / Work includes Construction of new outpatient clinic located off Connery Ave. on a greenfield site. Group 1 are the least important items.

B. Group 1:

1. ALTERNATE NO.1: BASE BID except delete canopies at staff entry

2. ALTERNATE NO.6: BASE BID except delete screen wall around MEP equipment.

3. ALTERNATE NO.7: BASE BID except provide manual operation folding partition between

Rooms 112 and 113 in lieu of specified automatic operation folding partition.

4. ALTERNATE NO.15: BASE BID except delete staff patio.

5. ALTERNATE NO.18: BASE BID except delete pavers at main entrance and replace with concrete.

C. Group 2:

1. ALTERNATE NO.2: BASE BID except asphalt shingle roof in lieu of Standing Seam.

2. ALTERNATE NO.11: BASE BID except remove brick wainscotting at exterior and foundation brick shelf. Fiber cement panel to continue to 6" above grade.

3. ALTERNATE NO.13: BASE BID except delete "skylight" feature from Team Work Area 147.

To be replaced with (10) standard troffer lights.

D. Group 3:

1. ALTERNATE NO.3: BASE BID except fiber cement exterior wall in lieu of phenolic panel.

2. ALTERNATE NO.4: BASE BID except replace brick wainscotting at exterior with 8x16 ground face CMU block and CMU sills.

3. ALTERNATE NO.5: BASE BID except replace all manufactured casework with stick built millwork. All layouts, sizes and finishes to match contract documents.

E. Group 4:

1. ALTERNATE NO.8: BASE BID except delete patient lift from Room 143. Patient lift to be owner provided and installed. Account for coordination with owner's vendor.

2. ALTERNATE NO.9: BASE BID except delete trees and shrubs from landscaping, to be completed by owner at a later date. Landscaping limited to grass in all areas.

3. ALTERNATE NO.10: BASE BID except modular millwork to be removed from scope and to be provided and installed by owner.

4. ALTERNATE NO.12: BASE BID except delete folding partition between rooms 112 and 113.

5. ALTERNATE NO.14: BASE BID except delete curbing from all parking areas.

6. ALTERNATE NO.16: BASE BID except delete granite curbs.

7. ALTERNATE NO.17: BASE BID except asphalt sidewalks in lieu of concrete sidewalks.

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.

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B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the

Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

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

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

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

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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01 00 00 - 4 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.

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

E. Workers are subject to rules of VA Providence 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. 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 spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

H. 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.

I. 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.

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 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, Cemetery 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

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1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR and [Chief Engineer] [Chief of Facilities Management]. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

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

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

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of // Medical Center // Cemetery //. 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. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workers shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the

COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of buildings, areas of buildings and cemetery in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, all three, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

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2. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4).

3. 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.

4. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700- 22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Medical Center's Chief .

1) Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

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40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263 Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761

PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

40 CFR 172

Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CFR 173 Subpart A General

49 CFR 173 Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173 Subpart J Other Regulated Material;

Definitions and Preparation

TSCA Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6- PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7//

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

1. 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.

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

3. 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.

4. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some

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1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

(FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The

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

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

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Medical Center, Contracting Officer Representative and Chief Engineer and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

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

Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained

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1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and benchmarks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

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

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. Contractor shall furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

4. Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

5. Lines and elevations of roads, streets, and parking lots.

E. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to COR.

F. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COR one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work, including burial monuments and fifty foot stationing along new road centerlines. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

G. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and

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1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To 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 and Chief Engineer 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.

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract.

The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

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