Attachment 1 - Specifications - Volume 1 - FINAL.pdf

Specifications

Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center

1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg, West Virginia, 26301-4199

Building 1

Nutrition & Food Service

And

EYE/ PT Clinic Addition

VA Contract No. 36C24521C0034

Station Project No. 540-370

Bancroft-AE Project No. 20-109

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS – ISSUED FOR BID

(VOLUME 1, DIV 00-14)

October 21, 2022

NFS, PT AND EYE CLINIC ADDITION

Clarksburg, WV 26301

01-01-21

Contract No. 36C24521C0034

VA Project No. 540-370 00 01 10 - 1 10/21/2022

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01-21

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

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 01-21

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 01-21

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 01-21

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 01-21

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 31 00 Floor Access Panels

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 01-21

08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 01-21

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 01-21

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 00 Resilient Flooring

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 67 23.20 Resinous Urethane Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES

2)

01-21

09 72 61 Solid Surface Wet Wall Assembly

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

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DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Markerboards 01-21

10 11 23 Tackboards 01-21

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

10 51 16 HDPE Lockers

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 01-21

11 40 11 Custom Fabricated Food Service Equipment 01-21

11 40 21 Food Service Equipment-Utility Distribution System 01-21

11 41 00 Food Storage Equipment 11-11

11 41 21 Walk-In Coolers and Freezers 01-21

11 44 00 Food Cooking Equipment 01-21

11 48 00 Cleaning and Disposal Equipment 01-21

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 08-20

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 36 61.16 Solid Surface Countertops

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20

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

22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19

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22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 09-20

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-20

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

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 04-20

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 38 13 Commercial-Kitchen Hoods 02-20

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-20

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-20

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

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26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

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

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

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

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 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 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

31 66 15 Helical Foundation Piles

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

32 30 00.11 Anti-Ram Barriers

32 31 19 Decorative Fences 11-16

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 75 13.13 Active Vehicle Barriers 08-16

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DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation (NOT USED)

APPENDICES

APPENDIX ‘A’ Geotechnical Report (Terracon)

APPENDIX ‘B’ Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) Report (Skelly &

Loy)

APPENDIX ‘C’ Commissioning Plan (Davenergy Solutions)

DIVISION 00 –

SPECIAL SECTIONS

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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

G001 General – Cover Sheet

G002 General – Sheet Index

G003 General – Sheet Index

GI001 General – Contractor and Basis-of-Design

Protocol Notes

GI002 General – Protection Protocol, Scope of Work and Misc. Notes

GI003 General – Demolition Notes

GI004 General – Alternates

GI004A General – Alternates

GI004B General – Alternates

GI100 General – Code and Building Information

GI200 General – Life Safety Plan- Basement

GI201 General – Life Safety Plan- First Floor

GI403 General – Typical ICRA Class III Details

GI404 General – Typical ICRA Class IV Details

GC100 General – Campus Map and Construction Staging

Plan

GC200 General – Sequence of Work and Infection

Control Plans-Basement

GC201 General – Sequence of Work and Infection

Control Plans- First Floor

GC300 General – Overall Project Area Floor Plan-

Basement

GC301 General – Overall Project Area Floor Plan-

First Floor

GC302 General – Overall Project Area Floor Plan-

Roof

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

H100 Hazardous Materials – Asbestos Abatement-

Basement

H101 Hazardous Materials – Asbestos Abatement-

First Floor

CIVIL

V100 Civil – Partial Campus Survey

V101 Civil – Partial Campus Survey

C001 Civil – General Notes

C002 Civil – Erosion and Sediment Control Notes

C003 Civil – Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

C004 Civil – Erosion and Sediment Control Details

CD100 Civil – Site Demolition Plan

C100 Civil – Site Plan

C101 Civil – Site Plan

C102 Civil – Security Fence Plan and Details

C301 Civil – Utility Profiles

C501 Civil - Details

STRUCTURAL

S001 Structural – General Notes

SD100 Structural – Basement Demolition Plan

SD101 Structural – First Floor Demolition Plan

SB100 Structural – Foundation/ Floor Slab Plan

SF101 Structural – First Floor Framing Plan

SF102 Structural – Roof Framing Plan

SF103 Structural – Mechanical Enclosure Framing Plan

SF104 Structural – Roof Enclosure Roof Framing Plan

S300 Structural – Building Sections 1

S301 Structural – Building Sections 2

S501 Structural – Details 1

S502 Structural – Details 2

S503 Structural – Details 3

S504 Structural – Details 4

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S505 Structural – Details 5

S506 Structural – Details 6

S507 Structural – Details 7

S508 Structural – Details 8

S509 Structural – Details 9

ARCHITECTURAL

A001 Architectural – General Notes

A002 Architectural – Standard Mounting Heights

AD100 Architectural – Demolition Plan- Basement

AD100U Architectural – Demolition Floor Slab Plan-

Basement

AD101 Architectural – Demolition Plan- First Floor

AD102 Architectural – Demolition Plan- Roof

ACD100 Architectural – Demolition Ceiling Plan-

Basement

ACD101 Architectural – Demolition Ceiling Plan-

First Floor

A100.1 Architectural – Partial Floor Plan- Basement

Area 1

A100.2 Architectural – Partial Floor Plan- Basement

Area 2

A101.1 Architectural – Partial Floor Plan- First Floor

Area 1

A101.2 Architectural – Partial Floor Plan- First Floor

Area 2

A102 Architectural – Roof Plan

AC100.1 Architectural – Partial Ceiling Plan- Basement

Area 1

AC100.2 Architectural – Partial Ceiling Plan- Basement

Area 2

AC101.1 Architectural – Partial Ceiling Plan- First

Floor Area 1

AC101.2 Architectural – Partial Ceiling Plan- First

Floor Area 2

A201 Architectural – Exterior Elevations

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A202 Architectural – Exterior Elevations

A301 Architectural – Building Sections

A302 Architectural – Building Sections

A311 Architectural – Building Wall Sections

A312 Architectural – Building Wall Sections

A313 Architectural – Wall Sections

A321 Architectural – Wall Partition Types

A322 Architectural - Details

A401 Architectural – Enlarged Plans and Interior

Elevations

A402 Architectural – Enlarged Plans and Interior

Elevations

A403 Architectural – Enlarged Plans and Interior

Elevations

A403.1 Architectural – Interior Elevations

A403.2 Architectural – Interior Elevations

A404 Architectural – Enlarged Plans and Interior

Elevations

A405 Architectural – Enlarged Plans and Interior

Elevations

A406 Architectural – Enlarged Plans and Interior

Elevations

A407 Architectural – Enlarged Plans and Interior

Elevations

A408 Architectural – Interior Elevations

A501 Architectural – Details

A502 Architectural – Details

A503 Architectural – Details

A504 Architectural - Details

A511 Architectural – Millwork and Casework Details

A512 Architectural - Details

A521 Architectural – Ceiling Details

A601 Architectural – Door Schedules

A602 Architectural – Door Details

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AF100 Architectural – Finish Floor Plan- Basement

AF101 Architectural – Finish Floor Plan- First Floor

AF601 Architectural – Room Finish Schedule

AF602 Architectural - Room Finish Legend

AW100 Architectural – Signage Plan- Basement

AW101 Architectural – Signage Plan- First Floor

AW601 Architectural – Signage Schedule

AW611 Architectural – Signage Types

AW612 Architectural – Signage Types

AQD101 Architectural – Equipment Move Plan- First

Floor

AQ100.1 Architectural – Partial Equipment Plan-

Basement Area 1

AQ100.2 Architectural – Partial Equipment Plan-

Basement Area 2

AQ101.1 Architectural – Partial Equipment Plan- First

Floor Area 1

AQ101.2 Architectural – Partial Equipment Plan- First

Floor Area 2

AQ601 Architectural – Furniture and Equipment

Schedule (NFS)

AQ602 Architectural – Furniture and Equipment

Schedule (Eye Clinic)

AQ603 Architectural – Furniture and Equipment

Schedule (Physical Therapy

Clinic)

EQUIPMENT FOOD SERVICES

QFD100 Food Services – Overall Equipment Move Plan-

Basement

QFD600 Food Services – Existing Equipment Schedule

QF100.1 Food Services – Partial Equipment Plan-

Basement Area 1

QF100.2 Food Services – Partial Equipment Plan-

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Basement Area 2

QFE100.1 Food Services – Partial Electrical Point of

Connections Plan- Basement Area 1

QFE100.2 Food Services – Partial Electrical Point of

Connections Plan- Basement Area 2

QFP100.1 Food Services – Partial Plumbing Point of

Connections Plan- Basement Area 1

QFP100.2 Food Services – Partial Plumbing Point of

Connections Plan- Basement Area 2

QF501 Food Services – Cold Storage Details

QF502 Food Services – Exhaust Hood Details

QF503 Food Services – Utility Distribution Details

QF504 Food Services – Dishwasher, Flight Type Details

QF505 Food Services – Conveyor, Soiled Tray Details

QF506 Food Services – Cart Washer Details

QF507 Food Services – Work Table Details

QF508 Food Services – Work Table Details

QF509 Food Services – Work Table Details

QF601 Food Services – Equipment Schedule

QF601.1 Food Services – Equipment Schedule

FIRE PROTECTION

FX001 Fire Protection – General Notes, Symbols and

Abbreviations

FX002 Fire Protection – Design Criteria

FXD100 Fire Protection – Demolition Plan, Basement

FXD101 Fire Protection – Demolition Plan, First Floor

FX100.1 Fire Protection – Sprinkler Plan- Basement

Area 1

FX100.2 Fire Protection – Sprinkler Plan- Basement

Area 2

FX101.1 Fire Protection – Sprinkler Plan- First Floor

Area 1

FX101.2 Fire Protection – Sprinkler Plan- First Floor

Area 2

FX501 Fire Protection – Details

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PLUMBING

P001 Plumbing – General Notes, Abbreviations and

Symbols

P002 Plumbing – Calculations

PSD100 Plumbing – Demolition Sanitary Plan- Basement

PSD101 Plumbing – Demolition Sanitary Plan- First

Floor

PWD100 Plumbing – Demolition Domestic Water Plan-

Basement

PWD101 Plumbing – Demolition Domestic Water Plan-

First Floor

P100U.1 Plumbing – Sanitary and Domestic Water Plan-

Underground Area 1

P100U.2 Plumbing – Sanitary and Domestic Water Plan-

Underground Area 2

P100.1 Plumbing – Partial Sanitary and Domestic Water

Plan- Basement Area 1

P100.1A Plumbing – Partial Sanitary and Domestic Water

Plan- Basement Area 1A

P100.2 Plumbing – Partial Sanitary and Domestic Water

Plan- Basement Area 2

P101.1 Plumbing – Partial Sanitary and Domestic Water

Plan- First Floor Area 1

P101.2 Plumbing – Partial Sanitary and Domestic Water

Plan- First Floor Area 2

P102 Plumbing – Roof Plan

P401 Plumbing – Partial Sanitary and Domestic Water

Plan- Basement Area 1

P501 Plumbing – Details

P502 Plumbing – Details

P503 Plumbing – Details

P504 Plumbing – Details

P601 Plumbing – Schedules

P701 Plumbing – Sanitary and Vent Diagrams- Basement

P702 Plumbing – Water piping Diagrams- Basement

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P703 Plumbing – Sanitary and Vent Diagrams-

First Floor

P704 Plumbing – Water Piping Diagrams- First Floor

P705 Plumbing – Storm Conductor Riser Diagram

MECHANICAL

M001 Mechanical – General Notes, Symbols and

Abbreviations

MHD100 Mechanical – Demolition Ventilation Plan-

Basement

MHD101 Mechanical – Demolition Ventilation Plan-

First Floor

MHD107 Mechanical – Demolition Ventilation Plan-

Seventh Floor

MPD100U Mechanical – Demolition Piping Plan-

Underground

MPD100 Mechanical – Demolition Piping Plan-

Basement

MPD101 Mechanical – Demolition Piping Plan-

First Floor

MH100.1 Mechanical – Partial Ventilation Plan-

Basement Area 1

MH100.2 Mechanical – Partial Ventilation Plan-

Basement Area 2

MH101.1 Mechanical – Partial Ventilation Plan-

First Floor Area 1

MH101.2 Mechanical – Partial Ventilation Plan-

First Floor Area 2

MH102 Mechanical – Ventilation Plan Roof

MP100U.1 Mechanical – Partial Piping Plan- Underground

Area 1

MP100U.2 Mechanical – Partial Piping Plan- Underground

Area 2

MP100.1 Mechanical – Partial Piping Plan-

Basement Area 1

MP100.2 Mechanical – Partial Piping Plan-

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MP101.1 Mechanical – Partial Piping Plan-

First Floor Area 1

MP101.2 Mechanical – Partial Piping Plan-

First Floor Area 2

MP102 Mechanical – Piping Plan- Roof

M501 Mechanical – Details

M502 Mechanical – Details

M503 Mechanical – Details

M504 Mechanical – Details

M505 Mechanical - Details

M601 Mechanical – Schedules

M602 Mechanical - Schedules

M701 Mechanical – Controls

M702 Mechanical – Controls

M703 Mechanical – Controls

M704 Mechanical – Controls

ELECTRICAL

E001 Electrical – General Notes

E002 Electrical – Symbols and Abbreviations

EPP100 Electrical – Phasing Plan- Basement

EPD100 Electrical – Demolition Power Plan- Basement

EPD101 Electrical – Demolition Power Plan- First Floor

EPD107 Electrical – Demolition Plan- Seventh Floor

ELD100 Electrical – Demolition Lighting Plan- Basement

ELD101 Electrical – Demolition Lighting Plan- First

Floor

EFD100 Electrical – Demolition Fire Alarm and Nurse

Call Plan- Basement

EFD101 Electrical – Demolition Fire Alarm and Nurse

Call Plan- First Floor

ED501 Electrical - Existing Single Line Diagram

ES100 Electrical – Site Plan

EP100 Electrical – Power Plan- Basement

EP100A Electrical – HVAC Power Plan- Basement

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EP101 Electrical – Power Plan- First Floor

EP101A Electrical – HVAC Power Plan- First Floor

EP102 Electrical – Power Plan- Roof

EG102 Electrical – Lightning Protection Plan- Roof

EL100 Electrical – Lighting Plan- Basement

EL101 Electrical – Lighting Plan- First Floor

EL102 Electrical – Lighting Plan- Roof

ET100 Electrical – Communication and Technology

Plan- Basement

ET101 Electrical – Communication and Technology

Plan- First Floor

EF100 Electrical – Fire Alarm Plan- Basement

EF101 Electrical – Fire Alarm Plan- First Floor

E501 Electrical – Single Line Diagram

E502 Electrical – Single Line Diagram

E503 Electrical – Lighting Control Diagram

E601 Electrical – Kitchen Equipment Schedule

E602 Electrical – Panel and Lighting Fixture

Schedules

E603 Electrical – Panel Schedules

E604 Electrical – Panel Schedules

E605 Electrical – Panel Schedules

E606 Electrical – Panel and HVAC Equipment Cable

Schedules

E701 Electrical –Typical Details – Power and Fire

Alarm

E702 Electrical – Typical Details- Lighting and

Communication

E703 Electrical – Typical Details- Communication

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DIVISION 01 –

GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the construction bid documents to renovate approximately 8,920 gsf on the basement level for kitchen and offices, renovate approximately 2,950 gsf on the first floor for the Eye and Physical Therapy clinics, and construct a new two story addition of 5,730 gsf (2,865 gsf per floor) for the kitchen (basement) and PT Clinic (first floor). 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 Bancroft Architects and Engineers located in

Northbrook, Illinois, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the

Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time

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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.

F. Normal working hours for this contract will be from 7:00AM to

4:30PM (local time) Monday through Friday except for weekends and established Federal Holidays.

G. Performing on-site work outside normal working hours will require approval from the Contracting Officer and the COR. Requests shall be submitted via email at least 72 hours prior to the requested date and at no additional cost to the Government. Approvals are subject to the availability of on-site staff.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. LIN 001-GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes hazardous materials removal, food service equipment, general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

B. LIN 002-ELECTRICAL WORK: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project.

C. LIN 003-MECHANICAL WORK: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required mechanical construction work on this project.

D. LIN 004-PLUMBING WORK: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required plumbing construction work on this project.

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E. LIN 005-FIRE PROTECTION WORK: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required fire protection construction work on this project.

F. GRAND TOTAL:

DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.1

DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.2

BASE BID except: AHU-37 (serves Physical Therapy Clinic).

Physical Therapy to be served by existing AHU-1 located on

Floor 2, Mechanical Room 2128. Refer to drawing GI004 for complete information. This alternate reduces the size of the

Roof Mechanical Enclosure, which affects all disciplines. The east wall of the reduced enclosure shall be in line with structural column grid BB.5.

DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.3

Base Bid Except - All work associated with Conference Room

B132.

DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.4

BASE BID except: Walls, doors/hardware, finish ceilings, finish floors, electrical power/data/lights in General

Office area rooms B120 Corridor, B120B Storage, B120C

Office, B120D Office, B120E Office, B120F Office, B120G, B120H Corridor, B120J Office, B120K, B120L.

Doors (including frames and hardware) B120 and B120H to remain; furred walls type ‘C’ to remain with power and data;

Deductive alternates will be applied as needed, in order of presented below

Base Bid Except - Cast Stone banding at exterior masonry walls. Replace with face brick. Cast stone sills to remain at windows. Refer to drawings

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sprinkler system to remain with heads turned upright.

Refer to drawing 1/GI004A for additional information.

DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.5

BASE BID except: Walls, doors (including frames and hardware), finish ceilings, finish floors, electrical power/data/lights, aluminum column enclosures, casework, plumbing fixtures and items associated with completion of these rooms in First Floor

Physical Therapy rooms 1122H Storage Alcove, 1122J Toilet, 1122K Toilet, 1122L ADL. Plumbing chase wall shall remain.

Furred exterior walls shall remain with power and data; egress lighting shall remain; emergency lighting shall be modified;

minimum HVAC to remain; sprinkler system to remain with heads turned upright.

Temporary full height wall (Type ‘A’) shall be constructed separating the above areas from the remainder of the Physical

Therapy Clinic. Wall shall be primed and painted per specifications. New 3’-0” x 7’-0” door (including frame and hardware) shall be built in wall. Hardware shall match

Hardware Set #10 in specification section 08 71 00. Refer to drawing 1/GI004A for additional information.

DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 6

BASE BID except: FRP-1 and FRP-2 graphic panels in rooms B122

Tray Assembly, B122A Corridor, B122U Cook/Prep. Replace with

1/4” solid surface wall panels.

DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 7

BASE BID except: 1/4” Solid Surface walls in rooms B122 Tray

Assembly, B122A Corridor, B122K Corridor, B122L Corridor, Clarksburg, WV 26301

Contract No. 36C24521C0034

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B122O Equipment Alcove, B122P Box Breakdown, B122U Cook/Prep, B122AA Dishwashing, B122BB Corridor, B122EE Corridor. Walls to be painted (P-1) and lower 48 inches of walls to receive

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP-4). Refer to Room Finish

Legend for product information.

DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 8

BASE BID except: Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) in rooms B122E Staff

Lounge, B122F Secretary, B122G Chief, B122H Asst. Chief 2, B122J Asst. Chief 1. Replace with Vinyl Composite Tile (VCT).

DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 9

BASE BID except: Sheet Vinyl/rubber backed flooring (SV) in rooms 1122F Gym, 1122M Treatment 4, 1122N Treatment 3, 1122O

Treatment 2, 1122P Treatment 1, 1122Q Charting AND Luxury

Vinyl Tile (LVT-2) in rooms 1122A Checkout, 1122B Waiting 2, 1122C Consult, 1122D Corridor, 1122E Office. Replace with

Vinyl Composite Tile (VCT).

DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 10

BASE BID except: Ceiling soffits in First Floor Physical

Therapy rooms 1122D Corridor and 1122F Gym. Replace with acoustical ceiling tile (ACT-1). Recessed down lights to be replaced with 2’ x 2’ light fixtures.

DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO. 11

BASE BID except: Eye Clinic expansion and Physical Therapy

Checkout 1122A, Waiting 1122B, Office 1122E and Consult Room

1122C. Existing Corridor 1122 will remain, and a temporary corridor will be installed which accesses the Physical Therapy

Gym. IT Closet 1124NN shall remain in scope of work. A

Clarksburg, WV 26301

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Contract No. 36C24521C0034

VA Project No. 540-370 01 00 00 - 6 10/21/2022 temporary wall with door shall be installed separating existing PT gym from corridor to new PT gym. Refer to drawing

GI004B for additional information.

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 Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises

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Contracting Officer.

5. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

6. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

C. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See

Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

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

“Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting

Officer upon request.

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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).

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted

24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of 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

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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 .

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 work days. Provide unobstructed access to

Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility

Company involved:

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

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I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate Sequence of Work (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 sequencing of work (phasing) dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center

Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

BASEMENT PHASE 1A, 1B, and 1C as indicated on the Sequence of Work drawings (sheet GC200).

BASEMENT PHASE 2A and 2B as indicated on Sequence of Work drawings (sheet GC200).

BASEMENT PHASE 3 as indicated on Sequence of Work drawings

(sheet GC200).

FIRST FLOOR PHASE 1 as indicated on the Sequence of Work drawings (sheet GC201).

FIRST FLOOR PHASE 2 as indicated on the Sequence of Work drawings (sheet GC201).

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FIRST FLOOR PHASE 3 as indicated on the Sequence of Work drawings (sheet GC201).

J. Building No. 1 will be occupied during performance of work.

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.

K. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m

(seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum

375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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L. 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.

M. 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

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COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

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

Center. 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.

N. 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.

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O. 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.

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

ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

Service, of buildings/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 building.

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

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

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

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

Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4).

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:

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

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

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

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1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

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