Attachment 1 - Specs Vol 1.pdf

Department of Veterans Affairs Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

WADE PARK

10701 East Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44106

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 1 – DIVISIONS 00 - 13

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT EXPANSION

PROJECT #541-370

Bid Issue Submission

February 9, 2021

CIVIL/MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL

/PLUMBING ENGINEER

Scheeser Buckley Mayfield, LLC

1540 Corporate Woods Pkwy.

Uniontown, OH 44685 Phone 330.526.2700

ARCHITECT

Kaczmar Architects

400 Western Reserve Building 1468 West Ninth Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113 Phone 216.687.1555 Fax 216.687.1558

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Thorson Baker & Associates

3030 West Streetsboro Rd.

Richfield, OH 44286 Phone 330.659.6688

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

James S. McKnight

P.O. Box 14158 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 Phone 216.952.2408

06-01-19

Bid Issue Submission VAMC WADE PARK 2/9/2021 Emergency Department Expansion Project No. 541-370

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS – VOLUMNE 1

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10 Table of Contents 6-19

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules (Major Construction Project

– Design/Bid/Build

03-20

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 03-20

Site Specific Accident Prevention Plan - Sample 1-49

Infection Control During Construction 1-9

Infection Control Risk Assessment 1-8

Infection Control Orientation for Construction Workers 1-2

Infection Control Construction Permit 1-3

Infection Control Construction Inspection Form 1-2

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

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 10-17

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

Hazardous Materials Testing Reports 06-19

Geotechnical Investigation Report

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16

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04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

04 43 08 Limestone Masonry N/A

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 02-16

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Enclosure Commissioning 11-16

07 14 16 Cold-Applied Below-Grade Vertical Waterproofing N/A

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 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 02-16

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

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 34 00 Special Function Doors N/A

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

08 42 29.23 Automatic Sliding Entrances N/A

08 42 43 ICU/CCU Entrances N/A

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 03-17

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-20

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

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

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 04-20

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09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15

09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 10-15

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 01-20

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 51 13 Metal Lockers N/A

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 16 Manufactured Plastic Laminate-Clad Casework N/A

12 48 13 Entrance Floor Mats and Frames N/A

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 02-16

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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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

GI-1 TITLE SHEET AND DRAWING INDEX

CIVIL

GS-0 EXISTING SITE SURVEY

GS-1 SYMBOL LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

GS-2 CLEARING AND DEMOLITION PLAN

GS-3 SITE UTILITY AND GRADING PLAN

GS-4 SITE PAVING PLAN

GS-5 EROSION CONTROL NARRATIVE

GS-6 SITE DETAILS

GS-6.1 SITE DETAILS

GS-7 SPOT GRADE PLAN

LANDSCAPE/SITE

MSP-01 MASTER SITE IMPROVEMENT PLAN

MSP-02 ENLARGED SITE IMPROVEMENT PLAN – SOUTH

MSP-03 ENLARGED SITE IMPROVEMENT PLAN – NORTH

MSP-04 SITE PHASING PLAN

L-01 LANDSCAPE PLAN

L-02 IRRIGATION PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

LS-0.1 BASEMENT LEVEL LIFE SAFETY PLAN - PHASE I

LS-1.1 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN - PHASE I

LS-1.2 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN - PHASE II

LS-1.3 FIRST FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN - PHASE III

LS-2.1 SECOND FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN - PHASE I

LS-2.2 SECOND FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN - PHASE II

AS-X-0.0 1ST FLOOR EMERGENCY DEPT. - PRE-CONSTRUCTION PLANS

AS-X-0.1 BASEMENT LEVEL EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

AS-D-0.1 BASEMENT LEVEL - DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE I

AS-0.1 BASEMENT LEVEL PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT/ADDITION PLAN - PHASE I

AS-C-0.1 BASEMENT LEVEL - REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE I

AS-X-1.1 1ST FLOOR EMERG. DEPT. - EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN - PHASE I

AS-D-1.1 1ST FLOOR EMERG. DEPT. - DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE I

AS-DC-1.1 1ST FLOOR EMERG. DEPT. - CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE I

AS-1.1A 1ST FLOOR EMERG. DEPT. - PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT/ADDITION PLAN -

PHASE I

AS-1.1 1ST FLOOR EMERG. DEPT. - PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT/INTERIORS PLAN -

PHASE I

AS-C-1.1 1ST FLOOR EMERG. DEPT. - REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE I

AS-C-1.1A 1ST FLOOR CANOPY - REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE I

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AS-X-1.2 1ST FLOOR EMERG. GEPT. - EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN - PHASES II &

III

AS-D-1.2 1ST FLOOR EMERG. DEPT. - DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE II

AS-DC-1.2 1ST FLOOR EMERG. DEPT. - CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE II

AS-1.2 1ST FLOOR EMERG. DEPT. IMPROVEMENT PLAN - PHASE II

AS-C-1.2 1ST FLOOR EMERG. DEPT. - REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE II

AS-D-1.3 1ST FLOOR EMERG. DEPT. - DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE III

AS-DC-1.3 1ST FLOOR EMERG. DEPT. - CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE III

AS-1.3 1ST FLOOR EMERG. DEPT. IMPROVEMENT PLAN - PHASE III

AS-C-1.3 1ST FLOOR EMERG. DEPT. - REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE III

AS-X-2.1 2ND FLOOR SPECIALTY CARE DEPT. - EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

AS-D-2.1 2ND FLOOR SPECIALTY CARE DEPT. - DEMOLITION PLAN PHASE I

AS-DC-2.1 2ND FLOOR SPECIALTY CARE DEPT. - CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE

I

AS-2.1A 2ND FLOOR SPECIALTY CARE DEPT. - PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT/ADDITION

PLAN - PHASE I

AS-2.1 2ND FLOOR SPECIALTY CARE DEPT. - PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT/INTERIORS

PLAN - PHASE I

AS-2.1B 2ND FLOOR SPECIALTY CARE DEPT. - DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1 & 2 PLANS

AS-C-2.1 2ND FLOOR SPECIALTY CARE DEPT. - REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE I

AS-C-2.1B 2ND FLOOR SPECIALTY CARE DEPT. - DEDUCT ALTERNATE 1 & 2 CEILING

PLANS

AS-D-2.2 2ND FLOOR SPECIALTY CARE DEPT. - DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE II

AS-DC-2.2 2ND FLOOR SPECIALTY CARE DEPT. - CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN - PHASE

II

AS-2.2 2ND FLOOR SPECIALTY CARE DEPT. - PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT/INTERIORS

PLAN - PHASE II

AS-C-2.2 2ND FLOOR SPECIALTY CARE DEPT. - REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - PHASE

II

AS-3.1 THIRD FLOOR/NEW ADDITION ROOF PLAN - PHASE I

AS-200 NEW ADDITION EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-201 WALL SECTIONS

AS-202 WALL SECTIONS

AS-203 WALL SECTIONS

AS-204 WALL SECTIONS

AS-300 ENLARGED PLANS & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-301 ENLARGED PLANS & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-302 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-303 ENLARGED PLANS & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-304 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-305 ENLARGED PLANS & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-306 MILLWORK DETAILS

AS-307 ENLARGED CT SCANNER SUITE PLANS & ELEVATIONS

AS-400 ENLARGED PLAN DETAILS

AS-401 ENLARGED PLAN DETAILS

AS-402 ENLARGED SECTION DETAILS

AS-403 ENLARGED SECTION DETAILS

AS-500 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-501 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-502 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-503 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-600 WINDOW TYPES

AS-601 WALL TYPES

AS-700 DOOR SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

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AS-700A HEAD & JAMB DETAILS

AS-701 1ST FLOOR MASTER FINISH PLAN - PHASE I

AS-702 1ST FLOOR MASTER FINISH PLAN - PHASES II & III

AS-703 2ND FLOOR MASTER FINISH PLAN - PHASE I

AS-704 FINISH SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S-0.1 GENERAL NOTES

S-0.2 GENERAL NOTES

S-0.3 GENERAL NOTES

S-1.0 FOUNDATION PLAN

S-1.1 SITE WALL AND FOUNDATION PLAN

S-2.0 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

S-2.1 FIRST FLOOR SLAB BOTTOM REINFORCING PLAN

S-2.2 FIRST FLOOR SLAB TOP REINFORCING PLAN

S-3.0 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

S-3.1 SECOND FLOOR SLAB BOTTOM REINFORCING PLAN

S-3.2 SECOND FLOOR SLAB TOP REINFORCING PLAN

S-4.0 ROOF (FUTURE THIRD FLOOR) PLAN

S-4.1 ROOF (FUTURE THIRD FLOOR) SLAB BOTTOM REINFORCING PLAN

S-4.2 ROOF (FUTURE THIRD FLOOR) SLAB TOP REINFORCING PLAN

S-5.0 FOUNDATION TYPICAL DETAILS

S-5.1 MASONRY AND FOUNDATION DETAILS

S-5.2 FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S-6.0 FRAMING SECTIONS & DETAILS

S-7.0 CONCRETE TYPICAL DETAILS

S-7.1 FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S-8.0 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S-9.0 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S-9.1 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S-9.2 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S-9.3 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S-9.4 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

MECHANICAL/HVAC

H-001 HVAC GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOL LEGEND

H-002 HVAC DETAILS

H-003 HVAC DETAILS

H-004 HVAC DETAILS

H-005 HVAC FLOW DIAGAM AND AHU SECTIONS

H-006 HVAC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

H-007 HVAC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

H-008 HVAC SCHEDULES

H-009 HVAC SCHEDULES

H-D-0-1 BASEMENT LEVEL PHASE I HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN

H-D-1-1 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN

H-D-1-2 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE II HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN

H-D-1-3 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE III HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN

H-D-2-1 SECOND FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN

H-B.2-1 SUB-BASEMENT LEVEL PHASE I HVAC PIPING IMPROVEMENT PLAN

H-0.1.-1 BASEMENT LEVEL PHASE I HVAC DUCTWORK IMPROVEMENT PLAN

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H-0.2-1 BASEMENT LEVEL PHASE I HVAC PIPING IMPROVEMENT PLAN

H-1.1-1 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I HVAC DUCTWORK IMPROVEMENT PLAN

H-1.1-2 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE II HVAC DUCTWORK IMPROVEMENT PLAN

H-1.1-3 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE III HVAC DUCTWORK IMPROVEMENT PLAN

H-1.2-1 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I HVAC PIPING IMPROVEMENT PLAN

H-1.2-2 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE II HVAC PIPING IMPROVEMENT PLAN

H-1.2-3 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE III HVAC PIPING IMPROVEMENT PLAN

H-2.1-1 SECOND FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I HVAC DUCTWORK IMPROVEMENT PLAN

H-2.2-1 SECOND FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I HVAC PIPING IMPROVEMENT PLAN

H-3.1-1 ROOF PLAN PHASE I HVAC IMPROVEMENT PLAN

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING GENERAL NOTES, SCHEDULES, DETAILS, AND SYMBOL LEGEND

P-D-0-1 BASEMENT LEVEL PHASE I PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

P-D-0-2 BASEMENT LEVEL PHASE II PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

P-D-0-3 BASEMENT LEVEL PHASE III PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

P-D-1-1 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

P-D-1-2 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE II PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

P-D-1-3 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE III PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

P-D-2-1 SECOND FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

P-0.1-1 BASEMENT LEVEL PHASE I PLUMBING PIPING IMPROVEMENT PLAN

P-0.2-1 BASEMENT LEVEL PHASE I PLUMBING WASTE IMPROVEMENT PLAN

P-0.2-2 BASEMENT LEVEL PHASE II PLUMBING WASTE IMPROVEMENT PLAN

P-0.2-3 BASEMENT LEVEL PHASE III PLUMBING WASTE IMPROVEMENT PLAN

P-1.1-1 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I PLUMBING PIPING IMPROVEMENT PLAN

P-1.2-1 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I PLUMBING WASTE IMPROVEMENT PLAN

P-1.1-2 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE II PLUMBING PIPING IMPROVEMENT PLAN

P-1.2-2 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE II PLUMBING WASTE IMPROVEMENT PLAN

P-1.1-3 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE III PLUMBING PIPING IMPROVEMENT PLAN

P-1.2-3 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE III PLUMBING WASTE IMPROVEMENT PLAN

P-2.1-1 SECOND FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I PLUMBING PIPING IMPROVEMENT PLAN

P-2.2-1 SECOND FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I PLUMBING WASTE IMPROVEMENT PLAN

P-3.2-1 ROOF PLAN PHASE I PLUMBING WASTE IMPROVEMENT PLAN

P-002-2 PLUMBING ISOMETRICS - PHASE I & II

P-002-3 PLUMBING ISOMETRICS - PHASE III

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOL LEGEND

E-002 LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE - ELECTRICAL

E-003 PANELBOARD SCHEDULES - ELECTRICAL

E-004 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE - ELECTRICAL

E-005 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - ELECTRICAL

E-006 ELECTRICAL DETAILS - ELECTRICAL

E-007 ELECTRICAL DETAILS – ELECTRICAL

E-007A SECURITY SYSTEM DETAILS - ELECTRICAL

E-008 TELECOM DETAILS – ELECTRICAL

E-009 CT SCANNER DETAILS

ES-1 CLEARING AND DEMOLITON PLAN - SITE ELECTRICAL

ES-2 SITE ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

E-D-1-1 DEMOLITION - FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E-D-1-2 DEMOLITION - FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE II FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E-D-1-3 DEMOLITION - FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE III FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL

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E-D-2-1 DEMOLITION - SECOND FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL

E-D-2-2 DEMOLITION - SECOND FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E-0.1-1 LIGHTING - BASEMENT LEVEL PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E-0.2-1 POWER - BASEMENT LEVEL PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E-0.3-1 SYSTEMS - BASEMENT LEVEL PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PLAN – ELECTRICAL

E-0.4-1 TELECOM - BASEMENT LEVEL PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E-1.1-1 LIGHTING - FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PLAN -

ELECTRICAL

E-1.2-1 POWER - FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E-1.3-1 SYSTEMS - FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E-1.4-1 TELECOM - FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E-1.1-2 LIGHTING - FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE II IMPROVEMENT PLAN -

ELECTRICAL

E-1.2-2 POWER - FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE II IMPROVEMENT PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E-1.3-2 SYSTEMS - FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE II IMPROVEMENT PLAN -

ELECTRICAL

E-1.4-2 TELECOM - FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE II IMPROVEMENT PLAN -

ELECTRICAL

E-1.1-3 LIGHTING - FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE III IMPROVEMENT PLAN -

ELECTRICAL

E-1.2-3 POWER - FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE III IMPROVEMENT PLAN - ELECTRICAL

E-1.3-3 SYSTEMS - FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE III IMPROVEMENT PLAN -

ELECTRICAL

E-1.4-3 TELECOM - FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE III IMPROVEMENT PLAN -

ELECTRICAL

E-2.1-1 LIGHTING - SECOND FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PLAN –

ELECTRICAL

E-2.1-2 LIGHTING – SECOND FLOOR LEVEL DEDUCT ALTERNATE PLANS - ELECTRICAL

E-2.2-1 POWER - SECOND FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PLAN – ELECTRICAL

E-2.2-2 POWER – SECOND FLOOR LEVEL DEDUCT ALTERNATE PLANS - ELECTRICAL

E-2.3-1 SYSTEMS - SECOND FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PLAN –

ELECTRICAL

E-2.3-2 SYSTEMS - SECOND FLOOR LEVEL DEDUCT ALTERNATE PLANS - ELECTRICAL

E-2.4-1 TELECOM - SECOND FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PLAN -

ELECTRICAL

E-3.2-2 ROOF PLAN PHASE I ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

FIRE PROTECTION

FP-001 FIRE PROTECTION NOTES, DETAILS, AND SYMBOL LEGEND

FP-0-1 BASEMENT LEVEL PHASE I FIRE PROTECTION IMPROVEMENT PLAN

FP-1-1 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I FIRE PROTECTION IMPROVEMENT PLAN

FP-1-2 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE II FIRE PROTECTION IMPROVEMENT PLAN

FP-1-3 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL PHASE III FIRE PROTECTION IMPROVEMENT PLAN

FP-2-1 SECOND FLOOR LEVEL PHASE I FIRE PROTECTION IMPROVEMENT PLAN

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 COR'S FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.24 TESTS

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1.25 INSTRUCTIONS

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the Emergency Department

Expansion Project 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 Kaczmar architects incorporated, Scheeser Buckley Mayfield

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

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three 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. The Key Personnel assigned by the contractor for the performance of work on this contract shall be acceptable to VA in terms of personal and professional conduct and technical knowledge. Should the

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01 00 00 -2 assignment to this contract of any person by the contractor be deemed to conflict with the interests of VA, or in the event performance is deemed to be unsatisfactory at any time during the life of the contract, the Contracting Officer may notify the contractor and request the person be removed from the assignment. The reason for removal will be documented and a request to receive key personnel replacement within three (3) business days of the notification will be made. Replacement of key personnel qualifications shall be equal to or greater than those of the key personnel being replaced. Employment and staffing difficulties will not be justification for failure to meet established schedules. The contractor is required to submit a resume with qualifications for the proposed replacement which shall be approved by the COR and CO prior to the replacement starting work.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. General Contractor shall refer to solicitation for bid item descriptions. Refer to Sheets AS-2.1B and AS-C-2.1B and MEP drawings for scope of Base Bid, Deduct Alternate #1, and Deduct Alternate #2.

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.

B. A Supplmentary set of HVAC Reference Drawings is included as a part of the Bid package which provides additional information with respect to

Pre-Testing and Balancing of HVAC equipment. The Contractor shall obtain these drawings and include the full extent of Pre-Testing and

Balancing as required by the drawings. Refer to HVAC drawings for additional notes.

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.

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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.

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

C. Guards: Not Required.

D. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the

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“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.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours

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1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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E*. 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.

F. 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 the COR.

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.

F*. 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. The Contractor shall provide a minimum

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G. Phasing:

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.

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:

Preconstruction: 60 Days

Phase I: 365 Days

VA Activation of Phase II: 45 Days

Phase II: 60 Days

VA Activation of Phase II: 15 Days (Note: GC is permitted to construct temporary construction barriers for Phase III during this time).

Phase III: 150 Days

Total: 695 Days

Contractor shall be aware that a Punch List, Pre-Final Inspection, and

Final Inspection will occur at the end of each Phase, prior to proceeding with the next Phase of work.

H. The Main Medical Center will be occupied during performance of work;

but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated. All areas of the

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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.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.4m (eight 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.

J. 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 60 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.

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K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

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

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

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

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

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 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.

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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. The Contractor shall provide a minimum notice of sixty (60) days to the COR to permit time to procure payments without construction delay.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned 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.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. 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.

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of buildings and areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, 2/9/2021 Emergency Department Expansion

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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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:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and

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01 00 00 -15 electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

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

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

PSI/Intertek.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are included in the Specifications book.

C. A copy of the soil report is included in the Specifications book, and will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the

Engineering Officer at the VA Medical Center, and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders

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

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such

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

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

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings.

Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall also furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

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

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and…