ATTACHMENT 1 - Specifications Vol 1 of 3.pdf

Construct Endoscopy Suite

589-702 Robert J. Dole VAMC 5500 E Kellogg Avenue

Wichita, KS 67218

Specifications - Volume 1

Divisions 1 through 8

VA project no.: 589-702 Design Issue: 100% FINAL Construction Documents

Issue date: August 4, 2023

330 N. Mead Street, Suite 100

Wichita, Kansas 67202

117 Pierce Street Suite 110

Sioux City Iowa 51101

08/03/2023

VA Project# 589-702 01-01-21

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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 00 01 Seals Sheet 09-21

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18

01 00 00.01 Rober Dole VA Endo Suite Geotech Report 09-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 02-15

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 2-17

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements

01 81 13.01 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED NC V3 10-17

01 81 13.02 NC2009 Checklist 09-32

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Removal Specification - Final 09-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 02-16

DIVISION 05 – METALS

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 10-15

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-15

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 10-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 02-16

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 10-15

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 08-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 16 Thermally Fused Flush Wood Doors 06-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware -01-20

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 80 10 Specialty Glazing 09-21

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18

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 91 00 Painting 01-16

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DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21

10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 01-20

10 25 13.01 Patient Bed Service Walls PR-35636A Model 09-21

10 25 13.02 Patient bed Service Walls pr-35636B Model 09-21

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

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

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

10 90 00 Miscellaneous Specialties 09-21

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 40 11 Custom Fabricated Food Service Equipment 01-21

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-14

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 21 00 New Traction Elevator 08-20

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 01-15

21-22-00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 05-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewerage Pump Units 09-15

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

22 14 36 Packaged, Submersible, Drainage Pump Units 09-15

22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 09-15

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 12-16

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam

Generation

04-20

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

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17

23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 08-17 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 04-11

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 04-11

23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

23 84 00 Humidity Control Equipment 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 01-17

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

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 25 11 Busways 01-17

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 32 13 Engine Generators 01-18

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 01-17

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

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

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

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

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

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

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

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

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

28 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

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 06-18

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32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION – NOT USED

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G-001 TITLE SHEET

G-002 ABA & ABBREVIATIONS SHEET

G-102 SITE PLAN

G-102.3 SITE PLAN - BID ITEM #3 (DEDUCT)

LIFE SAFETY

FS-100 GROUND FLOOR – LIFE SAFETY PLAN

FS-101 FIRST FLOOR – LIFE SAFETY PLAN

FS-102 SECOND FLOOR – LIFE SAFETY PLAN

FS-103 PENTHOUSE – LIFE SAFETY PLAN

CIVIL

C-100 EXISTING CONDITION

C-101 DEMOLITION PLAN

C-102 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

C-103 PAVING & GRADING PLAN

C-104 DETAIL SHEET

C-105 CHAIN LINK FENCE DETAIL SHEET

CU-201 PPW COVER SHEET

CU-202 PPW KEY MAP

CU-203 WATERLINE PLAN & PROFILE

CU-204 STANDARD WATER ASSEMBLY DETAILS

CU-205 MISCELLANEOUS WATER DETAILS

CU-301 PPD TITLE SHEET

CU-302 SWS LINE NO 1 PLAN & PROFILE

CU-303 PRECAST CONCRETE MANHOLE DETAILS

C-501 BACK OF CURB PROTECTION AND CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE DETAILS

C-502 SILT FENCE DITCH CHECK AND BARRIER DETAILS

C-503 STRAW BALE DITCH CHECK AND BARRIER DETAILS

C-504 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS DETAILS

C-505 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS 5

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ARCHITECTURAL

AD-100 GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD-101 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD-102 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

AD-102.3 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - BID ITEM #3 (DEDUCT)

AD-103 ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN

AD-103.3 ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN - BID ITEM #3 (DEDUCT)

AE-100 GROUND FLOOR PLAN

AE-100.5 GROUND FLOOR PLAN - BID ITEM #5 (DEDUCT)

AE-101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

AE-101.2 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AE-101.6 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - BID ITEM #6 (DEDUCT)

AE-102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

AE-102.3 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - BID ITEM #3 (DEDUCT)

AE-103 PENTHOUSE FLOOR PLAN

AE-104 GROUND FLOOR PLAN - DIMENSIONED

AE-104.5 GROUND FLOOR PLAN - DIMENSIONED - BID ITEM #5 (DEDUCT)

AE-105 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - DIMENSIONED

AE-105.2 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - DIMENSIONED - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AE-105.6 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - DIMENSIONED - BID ITEM #6 (DEDUCT)

AE-106 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DIMENSIONED

AE-106.3 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DIMENSIONED - BID ITEM #3 (DEDUCT)

AE-107 PENTHOUSE FLOOR - DIMENSIONED

AE-109 ENLARGED STAIR & LIFT PLANS

AE-110 ENLARGED ELEVATOR PLANS & SECTIONS

AE-110.7 ENLARGED ELEVATOR PLANS & SECTIONS - BID ITEM #7 (DEDUCT)

AE-111 ENLARGED ELEVATOR PLANS

AE-201 ROOF PLAN

AE-201.3 ROOF PLAN - BID ITEM #3 (DEDUCT)

AE-301 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE-401 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE-401.2 BUILDING SECTIONS - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AE-401.5 BUILDING SECTIONS - BID ITEM #5 (DEDUCT)

AE-401.6 BUILDING SECTIONS - BID ITEM #6 (DEDUCT)

AE-501 WALL SECTIONS

AE-502 WALL SECTIONS

AE-503 WALL SECTIONS

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AE-504 DETAILS

AE-505 DETAILS

AE-506 DETAILS

AE-507 DETAILS

AE-509 STAIR SECTIONS

AE-600 GROUND & FIRST FLOOR RCP

AE-600.2 GROUND & FIRST FLOOR RCP - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

AE-600.5 GROUND & FIRST FLOOR RCP - BID ITEM #5 (DEDUCT)

AE-600.6 GROUND & FIRST FLOOR RCP - BID ITEM #6 (DEDUCT)

AE-601 SECOND FLOOR & PENTHOUSE RCP

AE-601.3 SECOND FLOOR & PENTHOUSE RCP - BID ITEM #3 (DEDUCT)

AE-602 CEILING DETAILS

AE-800 DOOR INFORMATION

ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS

AI-100 FINISH SCHEDULES

AI-101 GROUND & FIRST FLOOR - FINISH PLAN

AI-102 SECOND FLOOR - FINISH PLAN

AI-200 GROUND FLOOR - ROOM CONTENTS PLAN

AI-201 FIRST FLOOR - ROOM CONTENTS PLAN

AI-202 SECOND FLOOR - ROOM CONTENTS PLAN

AI-300 GROUND & FIRST FLOOR - WALL PROTECTION PLAN

AI-301 SECOND FLOOR - WALL PROTECTION PLAN

AI-400 GROUND & FIRST FLOOR - SIGNAGE PLAN

AI-401 SECOND FLOOR - SIGNAGE PLAN

AI-500 MILLWORK SECTION DETAILS

AI-501 MILLWORK SECTION DETAILS

AI-600 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

AI-601 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

AI-700 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI-701 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI-702 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI-703 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI-704 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & TILE DETAILS

STRUCTURAL:

S-001 GENERAL NOTES

S-002 GENERAL NOTES

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S-003 IBC INSPECTION TABLES

S-100 FOUNDATION LOAD PLAN

S-101 LOWER LEVEL FOUNDATION PLAN

S-102 FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S-103 SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S-104 ROOF/PENTHOUSE FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

S-105 PENTHOUSE ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S-501 TYPICAL FOUDNATION DETAILS

S-502 FOUNDATION DETAILS

S-503 FOUNDATION DETAILS

S-504 FOUNDATION DETAILS

S-505 FOUNDATION DETAILS

S-510 TYPICAL FRAMING DETAILS

S-511 FRAMING DETAILS

S-512 FRAMING DETAILS

S-513 FRAMING DETAILS

S-601 COLUMB SCHEDULE

S-602 BRACE FRAME SCHEDULE & DETAILS

S-801 TYPICAL CMU DETAILS

FIRE:

FP001 FIRE PROTECTION NOTES AND SYMBOLS

FD101 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN - GROUND FLOOR

FD102 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

FD103 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

FP101 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - GROUND FLOOR

FP102 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

FP102.2 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

FP103 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

FP104 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN – PENTHOUSE

MECHANICAL:

M-001 MECHANICAL COVER SHEET

M-002 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS

MD101 GROUND FLOOR MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MD102 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MD103 SECOND FLOOR MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MH100 MECHANICAL SITE PLAN

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MH101 GROUND FLOOR HVAC PLAN

MH101.5 GROUND FLOOR HVAC PLAN - BID ITEM #5 (DEDUCT)

MH102 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PLAN

MH102.2 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PLAN - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

MH102.6 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PLAN - BID ITEM #6 (DEDUCT)

MH103 SECOND FLOOR HVAC PLAN

MH103.3 SECOND FLOOR HVAC PLAN - BID ITEM #3 (DEDUCT)

MH104 PENTHOUSE HVAC FLOOR PLAN

MH104.2 PENTHOUSE HVAC FLOOR PLAN - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

MH104.7 PENTHOUSE HVAC FLOOR PLAN - BID ITEM #7 (DEDUCT)

MH701 GROUND FLOOR AIRFLOW DIAGRAM

MH701.5 GROUND FLOOR AIRFLOW DIAGRAM - BID ITEM #5 (DEDUCT)

MH702 FIRST FLOOR AIRFLOW DIAGRAM

MH702.2 FIRST FLOOR AIRFLOW DIAGRAM - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

MH702.6 FIRST FLOOR AIRFLOW DIAGRAM - BID ITEM #6 (DEDUCT)

MH703 SECOND FLOOR AIRFLOW DIAGRAM

MP101 GROUND FLOOR HYDRONICS PLAN

MP101.2 GROUND FLOOR HYDRONICS PLAN - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

MP101.5 GROUND FLOOR HYDRONICS PLAN - BID ITEM #5 (DEDUCT)

MP102 FIRST FLOOR HYDRONICS PLAN

MP102.2 FIRST FLOOR HYDRONICS PLAN - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

MP102.6 FIRST FLOOR HYDRONICS PLAN - BID ITEM #6 (DEDUCT)

MP103 SECOND FLOOR HYDRONICS PLAN

MP103.2 SECOND FLOOR HYDRONICS PLAN - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

MP103.3 SECOND FLOOR HYDRONICS PLAN - BID ITEM #3 (DEDUCT)

MP104 PENTHOUSE HYDRONICS FLOOR PLAN

MP104.2 PENTHOUSE HYDRONICS FLOOR PLAN - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

MP701 CHILLED WATER PIPING DIAGRAM

MP702 HEATING PIPING DIAGRAM

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-504 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-603 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-604 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

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MI001 MECHANICAL CONTROLS SYMBOLS

MI101 MECHANICAL CONTROL DETAILS

MI102 MECHANICAL CONTROL DETAILS

MI103 MECHANICAL CONTROL DETAILS

ELECTRICAL:

E-001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

ED100 GROUND FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

ED101 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

ED102 SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

ED103 ROOF LEVEL ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

EL100 GROUND FLOOR ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN

EL100.5 GROUND FLOOR ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - BID ITEM #5

EL101 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN

EL101.2 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - BID ITEM #2

EL101.6 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - BID ITEM #6

EL102 SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN

EL103 PENTHOUSE ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN

EL201 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLANS

EL501 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

EP100 GROUND FLOOR ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN

EP100.5 GROUND FLOOR ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BID ITEM #5

EP101 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN

EP101.2 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BID ITEM #2

EP101.6 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BID ITEM #6

EP102 SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN

EP103 PENTHOUSE ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN

EP201 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL POWER PLANS

EP501 ELECTRICAL POWER DETAILS

EP502 ELECTRICAL POWER DETAILS

EP601 ELECTRICAL PARTIAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

EP602 ELECTRICAL PARTIAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

EP603 ELECTRICAL LOAD SUMMARIES

EP604 ELECTRICAL POWER SCHEDULES

EP605 ELECTRICAL POWER SCHEDULES

EP606 ELECTRICAL POWER SCHEDULES

EP607 ELECTRICAL POWER SCHEDULES

EP608 ELECTRICAL POWER SCHEDULES

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ES101 ELECTRICAL POWER SITE PLAN

ES102 ELECTRICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SITE PLAN

EY100 GROUND FLOOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN

EY100.5 GROUND FLOOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN - BID ITEM #5

EY101 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN

EY101.2 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN - BID ITEM #2

EY101.6 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN - BID ITEM #6

EY102 SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN

EY103 PENTHOUSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN

EY201 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLANS

EY501 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS DETAILS

T-100 GROUND FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

T-100.5 GROUND FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - BID ITEM #5

T-101 FIRST FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

T-101.2 FIRST FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - BID ITEM #2

T-101.6 FIRST FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN - BID ITEM #6

T-102 SECOND FLOOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN

T-201 ENLARGED TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLANS

T-501 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

T-502 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

T-601 TELECOMMUNICATIONS RISER DIAGRAM

PLUMBING:

PP001 PLUMBING NOTES AND SYMBOLS

PD101 GROUND FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

PL100 UNDERFLOOR GROUND FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN

PL100.5 UNDERFLOOR GROUND FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - BID ITEM #5 (DEDUCT)

PL101 GROUND FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN

PL101.2 GROUND FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

PL101.5 GROUND FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - BID ITEM #5 (DEDUCT)

PL101.6 GROUND FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - BID ITEM #6 (DEDUCT)

PL102 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN

PL102.2 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

PL102.6 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - BID ITEM #6 (DEDUCT)

PL103 SECOND FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN

PL103.3 SECOND FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN - BID ITEM #3 (DEDUCT)

PL111 GROUND FLOOR MEDICAL GAS PLAN

PL111.5 GROUND FLOOR MEDICAL GAS PLAN - BID ITEM #5 (DEDUCT)

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PL112 SECOND FLOOR AND PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR MEDICAL GAS PLAN

PL201 ROOF AND PENTHOUSE PLUMBING PLAN

PL301 WASTE AND VENT RISER

PL301.5 WASTE AND VENT RISER - BID ITEM #5 (DEDUCT)

PL301.6 WASTE AND VENT RISER - BID ITEM #6 (DEDUCT)

PL302 DOMESTIC WATER RISER

PL302.2 DOMESTIC WATER RISER - BID ITEM #2 (DEDUCT)

PL302.5 DOMESTIC WATER RISER - BID ITEM #5 (DEDUCT)

PL304.6 DOMESTIC WATER RISER - BID ITEM #6 (DEDUCT)

PL401 PLUMBING DETAILS

PL402 PLUMBING DETAILS

PL501 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Construct Endoscopy Suite

Design 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 M+HFG, PEC and SES, 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 General Contractor, 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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM 1 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION (BASE BID): INCLUDES ALL SCOPE COMMUNICATED

IN THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

B. ITEM 2 (DEDUCT 1): INCLUDES ALL WORK CONTAINED IN ITEM 1 GENERAL

CONSTRUCTION WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS:

2. OMIT ALL SCOPE OF WORK RELATED TO THE OIT MCR.

DETAILS: OMIT ALL SCOPE OF WORK RELATED TO THE OIT MCR INCLUDING THE

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, CRAC UNITS, CONDENSERS, DRY COOLER,

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SUPPORTING PIPING, ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, CONTROLS, UPS UNITS,

NETWORK AND SERVER CABINETS, ACCESS CONTROLS, INTRUSION DETECTION,

SECURITY DEVICES, LADDER TRAYS, AND CABLING. THE DIVIDING WALL

BETWEEN THE MCR AND OIT WORKSTATIONS SHALL REMAIN, ALONG WITH

STRUCTURAL DOOR OPENINGS CONNECTING BUILDING 34. FAN COIL UNITS

SHALL REMAIN FOR SHELL SPACE TEMPERING. PIPING WITHIN CHASES AND

ABOVE ENDOSCOPY SPACES SHALL REMAIN, VALVED AND CAPPED, FOR FUTURE

CONNECTION AND INSTALL OF MCR INFRASTRUCTURE. THE EAST MECHANICAL

ROOM SEPARATING WALL SHALL BE OMITTED AND THE WEST MECHANICAL ROOM

SEPARATING WALL SHALL REMAIN FOR PIPE ROUTING.

C. ITEM 3 (DEDUCT 2): INCLUDES ALL DEDUCT ITEMS IDENTIFIED IN ITEM 2

(DEDUCT 1) WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS:

3A. OMIT ALL SCOPE OF WORK RELATED TO SECURITY FENCE/GATES/GATE

HARDWARE AND CONCRETE SIDEWALK ON THE WEST SIDE OF BLDG. 34.

DETAILS: OMIT ALL SCOPE OF WORK RELATED TO DEMOLITION OF EXISTING

GUARDRAIL, NEW 4’ WIDE CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND PATCHING TO EXISTING

CONCRETE WALKS, NEW 4’ WIDE SECURITY MAN GATE AND EXITING

HARDWARE, NEW 12’ WIDE SECURITY GATE, AND NEW SECURITY FENCE.

3B. OMIT ALL SCOPE OF WORK RELATED TO RELOCATING EXISTING SOLAR PANELS.

DETAILS: OMIT ALL SCOPE OF WORK RELATED TO DISCONNECTING AND

RELOCATING 40 EXISTING SOLAR PANELS FROM BLDG. 34 TO THE NEW

PENTHOUSE ROOF AS WELL AS RELOCATING 19 EXISTING SOLAR PANELS TO

THE WEST SIDE OF BLDG. 34. OMIT ALL WALKWAY PADS AND FALL

PROTECTION SYSTEM ON THE NEW PENTHOUSE ROOF WHICH GIVES ACCESS TO

THESE SOLAR PANELS.

3C. OMIT ALL SCOPE OF WORK RELATED TO THE BLDG. 34 (SECOND FLOOR)

WAITING ROOM REMODEL.

DETAILS: OMIT ALL SCOPE OF WORK RELATED TO DEMOLITION, NEW

CEILING, NEW FINISHES FOR THE 826 SF WAITING ROOM REMODEL (ROOM

299-37).

D. ITEM 4 (DEDUCT 3): INCLUDES ALL DEDUCT ITEMS IDENTIFIED IN ITEM 2

(DEDUCT 1) AND ITEM 3 (DEDUCT 2) WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS:

4. REPLACE GENERATOR TIER 4 COMPLIANT EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH AN EXHAUST

VELOCITY FAN.

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DETAILS: THE GENERATOR TIER 4 COMPLIANT EMISSIONS SYSTEM AND ALL

ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS AND LARGER GENERATOR ENCLOSURE WILL BE

REMOVED FROM THE SCOPE OF THE PROJECT. THE GENERATOR WILL BE

PROVIDED WITH A STANDARD EXHAUST SYSTEM IN WHICH THE EXHAUST

STACK WILL BE ROUTED TO THE ROOF AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF

BUILDING 1B. AN EXHAUST VELOCITY FAN WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE

ROOF OF BUILDING 1B IN ORDER TO FORCE THE EXHAUST ABOVE THE ROOF

LEVEL OF ALL SURROUNDING BUILDINGS.

E. ITEM 5 (DEDUCT 4): INCLUDES ALL DEDUCT ITEMS IDENTIFIED IN ITEM 2

(DEDUCT 1), ITEM 3 (DEDUCT 2) AND ITEM 4 (DEDUCT 3) WITH THE FOLLOWING

EXCEPTIONS:

5. OMIT ALL SCOPE OF WORK RELATED TO BIO-MEDICAL SPACES (GROUND FLOOR)

AND LEAVE AS SHELL SPACE.

DETAILS: OMIT ALL SCOPE OF WORK RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF

ROOMS 027-37, 028-37, 029-37, 030-37, 031-37, 032-37, 033-37,

034-37, 035-37, 036-37, 037-37, 039-37, AND 040-37. OMIT ALL

INTERIOR FRAMING, DOORS, DOOR HARDWARE, CEILINGS, MILLWORK,

FINISHES, FURNISHINGS, AND EQUIPMENT. THIS FLOOR FROM DOOR 027-37

ON THE EAST TO THE ELECTRICAL ROOMS 041-37 & 042-37 ON THE WEST

WILL BE LEFT AS SHELL SPACE. ALL NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND

PLUMBING ROUGH-INS TO REMAIN FOR FUTURE BUILD-OUT.

F. ITEM 6 (DEDUCT 5): INCLUDES ALL DEDUCT ITEMS IDENTIFIED IN ITEM 2

(DEDUCT 1), ITEM 3 (DEDUCT 2), ITEM 4 (DEDUCT 3), AND ITEM 5 (DEDUCT 4)

WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS:

6. OMIT ALL SCOPE OF WORK RELATED TO OI&T OFFICE SPACE (FIRST FLOOR)

AND LEAVE AS SHELL SPACE.

DETAILS: OMIT ALL SCOPE OF WORK RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF

ROOMS 179-37, 181-37, 182-37, 183-37, 184-37, 185-37, AND 186-37.

OMIT ALL INTERIOR FRAMING, DOORS, DOOR HARDWARE, CEILINGS,

MILLWORK, FINISHES, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT. THIS FLOOR FROM

DOOR 180-37 ON THE EAST TO DOOR 187-37 ON THE WEST WILL BE LEFT

AS SHELL SPACE. ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING ROUGH-INS

TO REMAIN FOR FUTURE BUILD-OUT.

G. ITEM 7 (DEDUCT 6): INCLUDES ALL DEDUCT ITEMS IDENTIFIED IN ITEM 2

(DEDUCT 1), ITEM 3 (DEDUCT 2), ITEM 4 (DEDUCT 3), ITEM 5 (DEDUCT 4), AND

ITEM 6 (DEDUCT 5) WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS:

7. OMIT ALL SCOPE OF WORK RELATED TO ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT.

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DETAILS: OMIT ALL SCOPE OF WORK RELATED TO EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY

ELEVATOR MANUFACTURER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: CABIN, RAILS,

DOORS, CONTROL PANELS, CONTROLLER CABINET. THE ELEVATOR SHAFT AND

OVERHEAD MACHINE ROOM WILL BE CONSTRUCTED AND PREPARED FOR FUTURE

ELEVATOR INSTALLATION. DOOR ROUGH OPENINGS WILL BE INFILLED WITH

2HR RATED SHAFT WALL.

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 one week’s notice to the Contracting Officers Representative, 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

01 00 00 -5 including toolboxes 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).

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.

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

01 00 00 -6 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 (2 to 5) 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 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 and as confirmed by the COR.

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

H. After hours and weekend work is probable and to be based on scheduled surgeries in adjacent building.

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. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure

01 00 00 -8 to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of 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 phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, COR and

Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: MCR to be completed, operational and punched prior to completion of other floors to ensure data connectivity.

K. Building(s) No.(s) _34 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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

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

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

L. 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

01 00 00 -9 at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

M. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

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

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.

N. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

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

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least

01 00 00 -10 inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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

O. 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.

P. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, 01 00 00 -11 of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by 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 buildings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. 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-

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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.

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

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

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

Waste

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

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 .......PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

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

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 .......Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

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

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

Transportation

49 CFR 173 .......Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

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

PCB-7

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

IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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

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

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

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

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.

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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,…