Attachment 1 - Specifications UPDATED 2022.10.12.pdf

Specifications

Design for Renovate Electric Telecom Closets

Project: 534-18-106

Final Construction Documents

Ralph H. Johnson Medical Center

Charleston, SC

October 22, 2021

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Design for Renovate Electric Telecom Closets

VA Project #: 534-18-106

Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

Charleston, South Carolina

SEAL and SIGNATURE PAGE

Date: 08/20/2021 Specification divisions and sections bound herein are listed below under the name of the Designer‐of‐Record responsible for their preparation, under whose seal and/or authority each document so listed is issued for the purpose(s) stated above. Seals and signatures do not apply to documents not listed below, nor to documents prepared by the government or others, including (except as otherwise indicated) sections in Division 00 Procurement and Contracting Requirements and Division 01 General Requirements, Geotechnical Reports, etc.

Architect-of-Record:

Architecture Edward H. Henson, License #8631, North Carolina

Atriax, PLLC

Divisions: 00, 01, 02, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 13

Engineer-of-Record:

Mechanical / Fire Protection George W. Austin, License #22030, South Carolina

Shultz Engineering Group, PC

Divisions: 21, 23

Engineer-of-Record:

Electrical / Communications / Electronic Safety and Security Donald A. Jones, License #22886, South Carolina

Quality Consulting Engineers, PLLC

Divisions: 26, 27, 28

Project No.: 534-18-106

03-01-20

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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 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules – Major Construction Project

Design-Bid-Build

03-20

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 03-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (NOT USED)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17

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

00 01 10-2

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-20

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-14

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING (NOT USED)

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

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

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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

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

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

26 22 00 Low Voltage Transformers

26 24 16 Panelboards

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

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DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for communications Systems

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring

27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 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

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for electrical Safety and

Security

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

X-1 COVER SHEET

GI001 U.L. DESIGN (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)

GI101 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI102 SECOND FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI103 THIRD FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI104 FOURTH FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

GI105 FIFTH FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AE101 FIRST FLOOR PLANS

AE102 SECOND FLOOR PLANS

AE103 THIRD FLOOR PLANS

AE104 FOURTH FLOOR PLANS

AE105 FIFTH FLOOR PLANS

AE501 DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

AE502 RATED WALLS PENETRATION DETAILS (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL NOTES, SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

M-101 MECHANICAL PLAN – 1ST FLOOR

M-102 MECHANICAL PLAN – 2ND FLOOR

M-103 MECHANICAL PLAN – 3RD FLOOR

M-104 MECHANICAL PLAN – 4TH FLOOR

M-105 MECHANICAL PLAN – 5TH FLOOR

FIRE ALARM

FA001 SYMBOL LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES, RISER DIAGRAM

FA101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – FIRE ALARM – TELECOM ROOM DEMOLITION

FA102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – FIRE ALARM – TELECOM ROOM DEMOLTION

FA103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – FIRE ALARM – TELECOM ROOM DEMOLTION

FA104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – FIRE ALARM – TELECOM ROOM DEMOLTION

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FA105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – FIRE ALARM – TELECOM ROOM DEMOLTION

FA201 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – FIRE ALARM – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

FA202 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – FIRE ALARM – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

FA203 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – FIRE ALARM – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

FA204 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – FIRE ALARM – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

FA205 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – FIRE ALARM – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

FIRE PROTECTION

FP-001 FIRE PROTECTION NOTES, SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

FP-101 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN – 1ST FLOOR

FP-102 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN – 2ND FLOOR

FP-103 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN – 3RD FLOOR

FP-104 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN – 4TH FLOOR

FP-105 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN – 5TH FLOOR

ELECTRICAL

E-001 SYMBOL LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES

ED101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL – TELECOM ROOM DEMOLITION

ED102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL – TELECOM ROOM DEMOLITION

ED103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL – TELECOM ROOM DEMOLITION

ED104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL – TELECOM ROOM DEMOLITION

ED105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL – TELECOM ROOM DEMOLITION

E-101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

E-102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

E-103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

E-104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

E-105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

E-601 PARTIAL RISER DIAGRAM AND PANEL SCHEDULES

E-701 PANEL SCHEDULES

SECURITY

EY001 SYMBOL, LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES, RISER DIAGRAM

EY101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SECURITY – TELECOM ROOM DEMOLITION

EY102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SECURITY – TELECOM ROOM DEMOLITION

EY103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – SECURITY – TELECOM ROOM DEMOLITION

EY104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – SECURITY – TELECOM ROOM DEMOLITION

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EY105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – SECURITY – TELECOM ROOM DEMOLITION

EY201 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SECURITY – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

EY202 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SECURITY – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

EY203 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – SECURITY – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

EY204 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – SECURITY – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

EY205 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – SECURITY – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

TELECOM

T-001 SYMBOL, LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES

TD101A FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA A – DEMOLITION

TD101B FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA B – DEMOLITION

TD101C FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA C – DEMOLITION

TD101D FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA D – DEMOLITION

TD101E FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA E – DEMOLITION

TD101F FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA F – DEMOLITION

TD102A SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA A – DEMOLITION

TD102B SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA B – DEMOLITION

TD102C SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA C – DEMOLITION

TD102D SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA D – DEMOLITION

TD102E SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA E – DEMOLITION

TD103A THIRD FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA A – DEMOLITION

TD103B THIRD FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA B – DEMOLITION

TD103C THIRD FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA C – DEMOLITION

TD103D THIRD FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA D – DEMOLITION

TD104A FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA A – DEMOLITION

TD104B FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA B – DEMOLITION

TD104C FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA C – DEMOLITION

TD105A FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA A – DEMOLITION

TD105B FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA B – DEMOLITION

TD105C FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA C – DEMOLITION

TD201 FIRST FLOOR – ENLARGED TELECOM ROOMS – EXISTING

TD202a SECOND FLOOR – ENLARGED TELECOM ROOMS – EXISTING

TD202b SECOND FLOOR – ENLARGED TELECOM ROOMS – EXISTING

TD203 THIRD FLOOR – ENLARGED TELECOM ROOMS – EXISTING

TD204 FOURTH FLOOR – ENLARGED TELECOM ROOMS – EXISTING

TD205 FIFTH FLOOR – ENLARGED TELECOM ROOMS – EXISTING

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TD301 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS - TELECOM ROOMS DEMOLITION

TD302 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS - TELECOM ROOMS DEMOLITION

TD303 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS - TELECOM ROOMS DEMOLITION

TD304 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS - TELECOM ROOMS DEMOLITION

TD305 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS - TELECOM ROOMS DEMOLITION

TD601 TELECOM – FIBER RISER DIAGRAM – DEMOLITION

TD602 TELECOM – COPPER RISER DIAGRAM – DEMOLITION

TN101A FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA A – NEW WORK

TN101B FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA B – NEW WORK

TN101C FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA C – NEW WORK

TN101D FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA D – NEW WORK

TN101E FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA E – NEW WORK

TN101F FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA F – NEW WORK

TN102A SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA A – NEW WORK

TN102B SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA B – NEW WORK

TN102C SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA C – NEW WORK

TN102D SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA D – NEW WORK

TN102E SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA E – NEW WORK

TN103A THIRD FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA A – NEW WORK

TN103B THIRD FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA B – NEW WORK

TN103C THIRD FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA C – NEW WORK

TN103D THIRD FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA D – NEW WORK

TN104A FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA A – NEW WORK

TN104B FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA B – NEW WORK

TN104C FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA C – NEW WORK

TN105A FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA A – NEW WORK

TN105B FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA B – NEW WORK

TN105C FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – AREA C – NEW WORK

TN201 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

TN202 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

TN203 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

TN204 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

TN205 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – SYSTEMS – NEW TELECOM ROOMS

TN601 TELECOM – DATA RISER DIAGRAM - NEW

TN602 TELECOM – ANALOG RISER DIAGRAM – NEW

TN603 TELECOM – GROUNDING RISER DIAGRAM - NEW

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T-801 RACK LAYOUTS

T-802 RACK LAYOUTS

T-803 TELECOM - DETAILS

T-804 TELECOM - DETAILS

T-805 TELECOM - DETAILS

T-806 TELECOM - DETAILS

T-807 TELECOM - DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Renovate Telephone Electrical

Closets, VA Project # 534-18-106 at the Ralph Johnson VAMC, Charleston, SC, as required by drawings and specifications. The contractor will be responsible to move all existing furniture as directed by the project

COR.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the

Ralph Johnson VAMC Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C. Offices of Atriax, PLLC, 102 3rd Ave. N.E., Hickory, North Carolina, 28601, 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 the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the

COR in sufficient time to enable VA personnel to be present at the site in time for proper observation of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days 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)

BID ITEM I (BASE BID): All work shown or specified within the contract drawings and specifications. Contract completion time: Seven Hundred and Thirty (730) calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

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

C. Guards: NOT REQUIRED

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D. 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.

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”.

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

Officer.

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

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).

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

EDMS system.

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

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

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

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

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

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

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

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

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E. Workers are subject to rules of the Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Ralph Johnson VA 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 the 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 the Ralph Johnson Medical

Center areas required to remain in operation.

G. Phasing:

The Ralph Johnson VA 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:

Normal work hours for this contract will be from 8:00AM to 4:30PM

(local time) Monday through Friday except for weekends and established

Federal Holidays. Performing any other 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. To ensure

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01 00 00 -6 such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the COR and Contractor.

Phasing work to include all demolition and new work for only one room or area at a time affected by no more than one new IT room at a time.

H. Building No. 1 will be occupied during performance of work. Immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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 Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center 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 Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

I. Construction Barriers: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a barrier around the construction area indicated on the drawings and defined in Section 01 35 26 Safety Requirements. Remove the fence when directed by the COR.

J. When a building area and/or construction site is turned over to

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Ralph

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

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

COR.

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 the COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. Work on any energized circuits or equipment is not allowed.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the COR, in writing, 15 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 the Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center.

Interruption time approved by the Ralph Johnson VA 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.

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5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of the 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, which are to be abandoned are required to be entirely removed. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged except behind the finished surfaces that are not in the contract.

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 the 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 the areas of the building 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 the building.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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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 the COR.

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS – NOT USED

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

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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.

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.

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA - NOT REQUIRED

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES - NOT REQUIRED

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK – NOT REQUIRED

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 & .DWG CAD files) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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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 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.

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:

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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.

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 Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the construction period.

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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 cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the 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:

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

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Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three 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:

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

a. Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational, causing a security, fire or safety problem.

b. Interior, exterior personnel doors or hardware, not functioning properly, causing security, fire or safety problem.

Code 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

b. Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

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Code 1-Electrical

a. Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical

a. Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

b. Receptacles and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1-Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly

b. Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior

a. Floors damaged.

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

c. Casework damaged.

Code 1-Roof Leaks

a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2-Water (Exterior)

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a. No water to facility.

Code 2-Water (Hot)

a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3

a. All work not listed above.

E. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contracting

Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Johnson VA Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COR.

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

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE - NOT REQUIRED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by the COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

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6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevator for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators.

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition and will direct the GC on which elevator(s)to be used during construction. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

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3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractor’s expense.

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS – NOT REQUIRED

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers; such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by the Ralph Johnson VA

Medical Center. Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workers.

Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive

Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Ralph Johnson VA Medical

Center electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

C. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation at the COR’s discretion) of use of water from the Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center's system.

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT – NOT REQUIRED

1.24 TESTS

A. As per specification section 23 05 93 the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

B. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

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