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This document is the solicitation for a minor construction project to expand and renovate an outpatient mental health facility at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Wisconsin. The solicitation seeks bids for work including demolition, site preparation, construction of a new addition and renovations to existing spaces on floors one through three. The project number is 676-325 and bids are due by the date specified on the website where the solicitation was posted. The construction work must be completed in phases to allow continued operation of the medical center. The contract will be awarded based on best value determined by price and other factors. The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center in Austin, Texas issued the solicitation.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

BID SET SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 1

EXPAND & RENOVATE B404 FOR

OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH

VA Project #676-325

PREPARED FOR:

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS NETWORK

TOMAH VA MEDICAL CENTER

500 East Veterans St.

Tomah, WI 54660

PREPARED BY:

CB DESIGN GROUP, INC.

421 King St, Suite 301

Alexandria, VA 22314

EXPAND & RENOVATE B404 FOR OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH Bid Set Submission

Tomah VA Medical Center Project No. 676-325

December 15, 2022

THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

EXPAND & RENOVATE B404 FOR OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH 100% Bid Set Submission

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SECTION 00 00 00

PROFESSIONAL SEALS

Paul W. Bridges Aaron Anderson

Registered Architect Professional Engineer

(Architecture) (Civil)

Brian Salt Calenn Heppner

Professional Engineer Professional Engineer

(Structure) (Mechanical & Plumbing)

Doug Nelson Daniel Olig

Professional Engineer Professional Engineer

(Electrical) (Fire Protection)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

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 12-18

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 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 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

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete 02-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 10-15

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 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 08-16

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 31 39 Composite Slate Shingles --

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 02-16

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

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

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-20

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 10-15

09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 22 39 Operable Partitions --

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

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

NOT USED

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 24 00 New Hydraulic Elevators 12-20

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing --

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment --

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

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

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution --

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps --

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Waste And Vent Piping 09-20

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage --

22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 09-20

22 44 00 Plumbing Fixtures --

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC --

23 05 12 General Motor Req for HVAC and Steam Generation Equip --

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping & Equipment 02-20

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

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation --

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 08-20

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20

23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 08-17

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping --

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment --

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans --

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets --

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 02-20

23 82 16 Air Coils --

23 82 36 Finned-Tube Radiation Heaters --

23 84 00 Humidity Control Equipment --

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 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-18

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

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

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

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

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

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

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

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety & Security 09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety & Security 09-11

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

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

NOT USED

END OF SECTION 00 01 10

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

SECTION 00 01 15

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

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI101 CODE ANALYSIS

GI102 LIFE SAFETY PLAN-LEVEL 1 AND 2

GI103 LIFE SAFETY PLAN-LEVEL 3, ATTIC AND BASEMENT

CIVIL

GC-101 SITE STAGING AND PHASING

VF-101 SITE SURVEY

CD-101 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

CS-101 CIVIL SITE PLAN

CG-101 GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN

C-101 DETAIL SHEET

C-102 DETAIL SHEET

LS-101 LANDSCAPE PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AS100 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN

AD100 BASEMENT FLOOR DEMO PLAN

AD101 FIRST FLOOR DEMO PLAN

AD102 SECOND FLOOR DEMO PLAN

AD103 THIRD FLOOR DEMO PLAN

AD104 ATTIC FLOOR DEMO PLAN

AD105 ROOF FLOOR DEMO PLAN

AD120 BASEMENT FLOOR DEMO REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AD121 FIRST FLOOR DEMO REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AD122 SECOND FLOOR DEMO REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AD123 THIRD FLOOR DEMO REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AD130 DEMO WALL SECTIONS, ELEVATIONS, DETAILS

AE100 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

AE101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

AE102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

AE103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN

AE104 ATTIC FLOOR PLAN

AE105 ROOF PLAN

AC120 BASEMENT REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AC121 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AC122 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AC123 THIRD FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AC124 ATTIC FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE202 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE301 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE302 BUILDING SECTIONS

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AE305 SIGN TYPES

AE310 WALL SECTIONS

AE311 WALL SECTIONS

AE400 TYPICAL MOUNTING HEIGHTS

AE401 ENLARGED TOILET ROOMS, PLANS, AND ELEVATIONS

AE402 ENLARGED TOILET ROOMS, PLANS, AND ELEVATIONS

AE410 STAIRS AND DETAILS

AE411 EXTERIOR STAIR DETAILS

AE415 ELEVATOR PLANS SECTIONS AND DETAILS

AE416 ELEVATOR AND SHAFT DETAILS

AE417 ELEVATOR AND SHAFT DETAILS

AE420 ENLARGED PLAN – NEW ADDITION

AE421 ENLARGED PLAN – NEW ADDITION

AE425 ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE426 ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE427 ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE428 ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE429 ENLARGED PLANS AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE430 ENLARGED ENTRY PLAN AND INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE431 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE432 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE501 EXTERIOR PLAN DETAILS

AE502 EXTERIOR PLAN DETAILS

AE505 EXTERIOR SECTION DETAILS

AE506 EXTERIOR SECTION DETAILS

AE511 INTERIOR DETAILS

AE512 INTERIOR DETAILS

AE513 INTERIOR DETAILS

AE514 INTERIOR DETAILS

AE516 INTERIOR DETAILS-CEILING

AE517 INTERIOR DETAILS-CASEWORK

AE518 INTERIOR DETAILS-CASEWORK

AE521 PARTITION TYPES

AE522 PARTITION DETAILS

AE523 PARTITION DETAILS

AE550 ROOF DETAILS

AE551 ROOF DETAILS

AE601 DOOR SCHEDULE

AE602 DOOR SCHEDULE

AE603 DOOR DETAILS

AE604 DOOR DETAILS

AE610 WINDOW AND GLAZING SCHEDULE

AE611 WINDOW DETAILS

AF101 FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AF102 SECOND FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AF103 THIRD FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AF501 INTERIOR FINISHES DETAILS

AF601 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

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ARCHITECTURAL BID DEDUCTS

BD101 BID DEDUCTS

BD102 BID DEDUCT #1 PLANS

BD103 BID DEDUCT #1 PLANS

BD104 BID DEDUCT #1 ELEVATIONS & SECTIONS

BD105 BID DEDUCTS DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

SG001 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

SG002 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES CONTINUED

SG003 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

SB100 FOUNDATION PLAN – BASEMENT – OVERALL

SF101 FRAMING PLAN – FIRST LEVEL – OVERALL

SF102 FRAMING PLAN – SECOND LEVEL – OVERALL

SF103 FRAMING PLAN – THIRD LEVEL – OVERALL

SF104 FRAMING PLAN – ROOF – OVERALL

SB200 ENLARGED FRAMING PLAN – BASEMENT

SF201 ENLARGED FRAMING PLAN – FIRST LEVEL

SF202 ENLARGED FRAMING PLAN – SECOND LEVEL

SF203 ENLARGED FRAMING PLAN – THIRD LEVEL

SF204 ENLARGED FRAMING PLAN – ROOF

SF205 FRAMING PLAN – ELEVATOR ROOF

SF301 FRAMING ELEVATIONS

SF302 FRAMING ELEVATIONS

SF401 PARTIAL ENLARGED FRAMING PLAN – FIRST LEVEL

SF402 PARTIAL ENLARGED FRAMING PLAN – SECOND AND THIRD LEVEL

SF501 TYPICAL DETAILS

SF502 TYPICAL DETAILS

SF503 TYPICAL DETAILS

SF504 TYPICAL DETAILS

SB510 FOUNDATION DETAILS

SB511 FOUNDATION DETAILS

SF520 FRAMING DETAILS

SF521 FRAMING DETAILS

SF522 FRAMING DETAILS

SF523 FRAMING DETAILS

SF530 COLD-FORMED STEEL FRAMING

SF531 COLD-FORMED STEEL FRAMING

SK601 SCHEDULES

STRUCTURAL BID DEDUCTS

SBD101 BID DEDUCT #1 PLANS

EQUIPMENT

QH101 FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN, EQUIPMENT & FURNISHING

SCHEDULE

QH102 SECOND FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

QH103 THIRD FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

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FIRE PROTECTION

FD100 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN – BASEMENT

FD101 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN – LEVEL 1

FD102 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN – LEVEL 2

FD103 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN – LEVEL 3

FD104 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLAN - ATTIC

FA001 FIRE ALARM GENERAL NOTES AND DETAILS

FA100 FIRE ALARM PLAN – BASEMENT

FA101 FIRE ALARM PLAN – LEVEL 1

FA102 FIRE ALARM PLAN – LEVEL 2

FA103 FIRE ALARM PLAN – LEVEL 3

FA104 FIRE ALARM PLAN – ATTIC

FX100 FIRE SUPRESSION PLAN – BASEMENT

FX101 FIRE SUPRESSION PLAN – LEVEL 1

FX102 FIRE SUPRESSION PLAN – LEVEL 2

FX103 FIRE SUPRESSION PLAN – LEVEL 3

FX104 FIRE SUPRESSION PLAN - ATTIC

FIRE PROTECTION BID DEDUCTS

FP106 FIRE PROTECTION BID EXCLUIONS PLANS

FA103B FIRE ALARM PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BD 1

FX103B FIRE SUPPRESSION PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BD 1

MECHANICAL

MP113B HYDRONIC PIPING PLAN LEVEL 3 – BP1

MH001 MECHANICAL TITLE SHEET

MD100 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – BASEMENT

MD101 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – LEVEL 1

MD102 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – LEVEL 2

MD103 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – LEVEL 3

MD104 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – ATTIC

MD111 HYDRONIC PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN LEVEL 1

MD112 HYDRONIC PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN LEVEL 2

MD113 HYDRONIC PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN LEVEL 3

MD114 HYDRONIC PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN ATTIC

MH100 HVAC PLAN – BASEMENT

MH101 HVAC PLAN LEVEL 1

MH102 HVAC PLAN LEVEL 2

MH103 HVAC PLAN LEVEL 3

MH104 HVAC PLAN – ATTIC

MP110 HYDRONIC PIPING PLAN BASEMENT

MP111 HYDRONIC PIPING PLAN LEVEL 1

MP112 HYDRONIC PIPING PLAN LEVEL 2

MP113 HYDRONIC PIPING PLAN LEVEL 3

MP114 HYDRONIC PLAN ATTIC

MH121 HVAC LEVEL 1 PRESSURIZATION PLAN

MH122 HVAC LEVEL 2 PRESSURIZATION PLAN

MH123 HVAC LEVEL 3 PRESSURIZATION PLAN

MH201 ENLARGED MECHANICAL PLANS

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MH202 ENLARGED MECHANICAL PLANS

MH301 MECHANICAL SECTIONS AND 3D VIEWS (AHU06)

ME401 MECHANICAL DETAILS

ME402 MECHANICAL DETAILS

ME403 MECHANICAL FLOW/CONTROL DIAGRAMS

ME404 MECHANICAL FLOW DIAGRAMS

ME405 MECHANICAL CONTROLS DIAGRAMS

MH501 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL BID DEDUCTS

MH601 HVAC BID EXCLUSIONS PLAN

MH103B HVAC PLAN LEVEL 3 – BP1

MH123B HVAC LEVEL 3 PRESSURIZATION PLAN – BD1

MP113B HYDRONIC PIPING PLAN LEVEL 3 – BD1

PLUMBING

PD100 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN UNDERFLOOR AND BASEMENT

PD101 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN – LEVEL 1

PD102 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN – LEVEL 2

PD103 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN – LEVEL 3

PD104 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN ATTIC & ROOF

PP100 PLUMBING PLAN – UNDERFLOOR AND BASEMENT

PP101 PLUMBING PLAN – LEVEL 1

PP102 PLUMBING PLAN – LEVEL 2

PP103 PLUMBING PLAN – LEVEL 3

PP104 PLUMBING PLAN – ATTIC & ROOF

PP201 ENLARGED PLUMBING PLANS

PP301 DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAM

PP302 SANITARY WASTE & VENT RISER DIAGRAMS

PP303 STORM DRAINAGE RISER DIAGRAM

PP401 PLUMBING DETAILS

PP402 PLUMBING DETAILS

PP501 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

PLUMBING BID DEDUCTS

PP601 PLUMBING BID EXCLUSIONS PLAN

PP102B PLUMBING PLAN – LEVEL 2 BD1

PP103B PLUMBING PLAN – LEVEL 3 BD1

PP104B PLUMBING PLAN – ATTIC & ROOF

ELECTRICAL

EJ001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOLS

EC101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

ED100 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – BASEMENT

ED101 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – LEVEL 1

ED102 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – LEVEL 2

ED103 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – LEVEL 3

ED104 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN – ATTIC

EL100 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – BASEMENT

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EL101 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – LEVEL 1

EL102 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – LEVEL 2

EL103 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – LEVEL 3

EL104 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – ATTIC

EP100 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – BASEMENT

EP101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – LEVEL 1

EP102 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – LEVEL 2

EP103 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – LEVEL 3

EP104 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – ATTIC

ES101 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN – LEVEL 1

ES102 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN – LEVEL 2

ES103 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN – LEVEL 3

EE500 EXISTING ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

EE501 NEW WORK ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

EE600 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

EE700 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EE800 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

EE801 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

EE802 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

EE803 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

EE804 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

EE805 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL BID DEDUCTS

EE106 ELECTRICAL BID EXCLUSIONS PLAN

EL103B ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BD1

EP103B ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BD1

ES103B ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN – THIRD FLOOR – BD1

END OF SECTION 00 01 15

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00

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 expansion & renovation for outpatient mental health facility, project #676-325 as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Elizabeth Heim 608-372-1732 Tomah VA Medical Center 500 E. Veterans St.

Tomah, WI 54660

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

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the general contractor, the Contractor shall notify the COR that testing laboratory personnel will be present at the site taking and testing specimens as well as conducting field inspections.

Such prior notice shall not be less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

F. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall present themselves at the beginning of the shift, to a COVID screening location and have their temperature taken and answer questions. They shall wear or have on their person the certification that screening was completed. This requirement will be in effect as long as COVID screening is taking place on station.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. See Statement of Work, Drawings, Specifications and Basis of Design for work elements

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B. BID ALTERNATE 1: Remove 3rd floor addition from the Base Bid. This area will become roofing, refer to drawing sheets BD103, BD 103, and BD104

C. BID ALTERNATE 2: ALTERNATE 1, additionally delete the 3rd floor renovation area. No demolition on the western portion of 3rd floor area as indicated on drawing BD101. Existing finishes should remain. The contractor shall tie services to existing systems.

D. BID ALTERNATE 3: ALTERNATES 1 & 2, additionally delete the remaining portion of the 3rd floor as indicated on drawing BD101. Existing finishes should remain. The contractor shall tie services to existing systems.

E. BID ALTERNATE 4: ALTERNATES 1, 2, & 3, additionally delete the 2nd floor addition. Refer to ALTERNATE 1 for roof details for similar conditions.

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 in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

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

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

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D. Document Control:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and

01 00 00 - 4 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.

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

H. 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.

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

J. Building No. 404 will not be occupied during the 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.

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

01 00 00 - 6 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 the 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, 10 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

01 00 00 - 7 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.

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.

Q. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workers shall not pass through the service area during this period:

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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 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 404.

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 the 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.

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 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.

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS (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 to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office.

The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

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1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

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 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 – SOIL CONDITIONS

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by CB Design Group, Inc., and their consultant engineers.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits.

Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

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

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

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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

(FAR 52.236-17)

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

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper

01 00 00 - 12 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 of all outside distribution systems.

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

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

G. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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