ATTACHMENT 2 - Specifications_VOLUME 1_01.pdf

TEMPLE VA MEDICAL CENTER

TEMPLE, TX 76504

PROJECT NO. 674-251-7971

REPLACE BOILERS AND BOILER PLANT

SPECIFICATIONS

COX DESIGN ASSOCIATES

DECEMBER 2022

VOLUME ONE

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REPLACE BOILERS AND BOILER PLANT

PROJECT #674-251-7971

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules 11-21 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-21 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 03-22 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 11-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-21

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21 07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 01-21 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 01-21 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 01-21 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 01-21 08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 01-21 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21 08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 01-21 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 01-21 08 80 00 Glazing 01-21 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 01-21 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18 10 51 13 Metal Lockers 06-14

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

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DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21 12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems 11-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15 21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 01-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 09-20 22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewage Pump Units 09-20 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 14 36 Packages, Submersible, Drainage Pump Units 09-15 22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 09-20 22 31 11 Water Softeners 09-15 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heater 09-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam Generation 04-20 23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment 02-20 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 02-20 23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 04-20 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

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23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20 23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant 04-20 23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant 08-21 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 10 00 Facility Fuel Oil Systems 04-20 23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 04-20 23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 09-21 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 04-20 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20 23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment 11-17 23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 04-20 23 52 33 Water Tube Boiler 03-22 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-20 23 81 43 Air Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-20 23 82 00 Convection Heating And Cooling Units 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20 25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION - NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 01-17 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 11 16 Secondary Unit Substations 01-18 26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear 01-17 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18 26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 01-17 26 23 13 Generator Paralleling Controls 01-17 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

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26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 32 13 Engine Generator 01-18 26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 01-17 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification System 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 10-18 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 13 53 Security Access Detection 09-11 28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11 33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution 09-17

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 11-21 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 11-21 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 11-21 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 05-18

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-21 33 10 00 Water Utilities 11-21 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 11-21 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 11-21

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33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution 10-11

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION - NOT USED

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – NOT USED

APPENDIX A

Geotechnical Engineering Report

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI-001 COVER SHEET

GI-002 INDEX OF DRAWINGS

GI-003 GENERAL NOTES

GI-004 PROJECT LOCATION

SURVEY

VF-101 FIELD SURVEY EXISTING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL SECURITY

PS-100 PHYSICAL SECURITY

CIVIL

C-001 GENERAL INFORMATION

C-100 CIVIL SITE PLAN

C-101 CIVIL UTILITY PLAN

C-102 NEW GAS FEED LINE

C-103 GRADING PLAN

C-104 CIVIL SITE PLAN

C-500 CIVIL SITE DETAILS

C-501 CIVIL DETAILSPLAN THRUST BLOCKS

C-502 CIVIL DETAILS PLAN FENCE & GATES

C-503 CIVIL DETAILS SILT FENCE

C-504 CIVIL DETAILS PLAN INLETS AND MANHOLES

CD-100 CIVIL SITE DEMO PLAN

CD-101 CIVIL UTILITY DEMO PLAN

STRUCTURAL

S100 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

S101 TYPICAL DETAILS

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S200 FOUNDATION PLAN

S201 MEZZANINE PLAN

S202 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S203 WIND UPLIFT PLAN

S300 TILT-UP PANEL ELEVATION PLAN

S301 TILT-UP PANEL ELEVATION PLAN

S302 TILT-UP PANEL ELEVATIONS

S400 FOUNDATION DETAILS

S401 FOUNDATION DETAILS

S500 FRAMING DETAILS

S501 FRAMING DETAILS

S502 FRAMING DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

AD-101 SITE DEMO PLAN

AI-100 FIRST FLOOR PLAN LIFE SAFETY PLAN

AI-101 MEZZANINE LIFE SAFETY PLAN

AS-102 SITE PLAN

AS-103 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

AS-104 MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN

AS-105 CLEARSTORY WINDOW PLAN

AS-106 ROOF PLAN

AS-110 FIRST FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN

AS-111 MEZZANINE DIMENSION PLAN

AS-112 FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AS-113 MEZZANINE FLOOR FINISH PLAN

AS-130 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AS-131 MEZZANINE REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AS-300 BUILDING SECTIONS

AS-301 BUILDING SECTIONS

AS-302 WALL SECTIONS

AS-303 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-304 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-305 ENLARGED SECTIONS

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AS-400 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

AS-401 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

AS-402 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-403 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-404 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS-510 PARTITION TYPES

AS-511 ROOF DETAILS

AS-512 CASEWORK DETAILS

AS-610 DOOR & WINDOW SCHEDULES, DETAILS, AND FINISHES

AS-611 WINDOW DETAILS

AS-620 SIGNAGE INTERIOR / EXTERIOR

FIRE PROTECTION

FP000 FIRE PROTECTION SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

FP001 FIRE PROTECTION SITE PLAN

FP101 FIRE PROTECTION 1ST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

FP102 FIRE PROTECTION MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN

FP501 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS

PLUMBING

P-000 PLUMBING SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

P-100 PLUMBING UNDERFLOOR NEW WORK PLAN

PL-101 PLUMBING 1ST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN – WASTE

PL-102 PUMBIING MEZZANINE NEW WORK PLAN – WASTE

PP-101 PLUMBING 1ST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN – SUPPLY

PP-102 PLUMBING MEZZANINE NEW WORK PLAN – SUPPLY

P-104 PLUMBING ROOF NEW WORK PLAN

P-301 PLUMBING RISER DIAGRAMS

P-302 PLUMBING RISER DIAGRAMS

P-303 PLUMBING RISER DIAGRAMS

P-401 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLANS

P-402 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLANS

P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS

P-502 PLUMBING DETAILS

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P-503 PLUMBING DETAILS

P-601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

M-000 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

MD001 ENLARGED MECHANICAL SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

MH101 MECHANICAL 1ST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN – DUCTWORK

MP101 MECHANICAL 1ST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN – PIPING

M-111 CATWALK PLAN

MH102 MECHANICAL MEZZANINE NEW WORK PLAN - DUCTWORK

MP102 MECHANICAL MEZZANINE NEW WORK PLAN – PIPING

M-104 MECHANICAL ROOF NEW WORK PLAN - DUCTWORK

M-201 MECHANICAL FLOW DIAGRAMS

M-202 MECHANICAL FLOW DIAGRAMS

M-203 MECHANICAL FLOW DIAGRAMS

M-301 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

M-302 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-504 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-602 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-603 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-701 CONTROLS SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

M-702 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-703 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-704 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-705 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-706 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-707 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-708 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

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ELECTRICAL

E-000 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

E-001 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

E-002 ELECTRICAL PHASING PLAN

E-401 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLANS

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-601 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS

E-602 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS

E-603 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E-604 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E-605 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES

EL-101 ELECTRICAL 1ST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN – LIGHTING

EL-102 ELECTRICAL MEZZANINE NEW WORK PLAN - LIGHTING

EP-101 ELECTRICAL 1ST FLOOR NEW WORK PLAN - POWER

EP-102 ELECTRICAL MEZZANINE NEW WORK PLAN - POWER

EP-103 ELECTRICAL ROOF NEW WORK PLAN

FIRE ALARM

FA-000 FIRE ALARM LEGEND

FA-101 1ST FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN

FA-102 MEZZANINE FIRE ALARM PLAN

FA-601 FIRE ALARM RISER DIAGRAM

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

T-000 TECHNOLOGY LEGEND

T-102 MEZZANINE COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

T-103 1ST FLOOR SECURITY PLAN

T-104 MEZZANINE SECURITY PLAN

T-501 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

T-601 TECHNOLOGY RISER DIAGRAMS

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SECTION 01 00 00

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 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.19 TESTS

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

1.21 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.22 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.23 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.24 ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.25 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.27 SAFETY SIGN

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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 provide all labor, material, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to perform work for “Replace Boiler and Boiler

Plant” Project 674-19-101, in accordance with the project drawings and specifications and meeting all applicable code requirements. All work shall be accomplished in a manner to minimize the impact of patient care and hospital operations. Contractor shall follow all station

Infection Control Construction Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements, Construction Risk Assessment (CRA) requirements and Interim Life Safety

Measure (ILSM) requirements. ICRA, CRA and ILSM shall be posted at the entrance of the construction area at all times.

B. One Pre-Proposal Site Visit will be scheduled for Offerors to come and inspect the project area(s). All Pre-Proposal question need to be sent to the Contracting Officer by the deadline established by the

Contracting Officer for response.

C. Offices of Cox Design Associates 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. Testing laboratory shall be retained by contractor. Prior to start of work, provide Testing laboratory information for review and acceptance by the designated COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security requirements. All employees are required to wear a

Contractors ID at all times while on station. ID must be worn above the waist. Superintendent is required to have 30-hour OSHA training.

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All other employees and sub-contractors are required to have 10-hour

OSHA training. Contractor IDs are issued by the Engineering or

Security Police Office once a valid picture ID and OSHA training is provided.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BASE BID, provide all work necessary for the construction of a new

Boiler Plant building that will serve as the central hub for campus servers, sub-servers and telecom equipment and house site fiscal and IT staff. The Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, associated components, assemblies, emergency power, communication and data systems both internal and extended to other buildings on the campus, necessary removal of existing structures, construction of other items, and functional requirements as described and depicted in the specifications and on the drawings for the Work. The Work, including but not limited to the items listed above, shall be in accordance with VA specifications and standards.

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. Both drawing and specification are intended to be utilized as one complete document. The Contractor is responsible for providing a complete document to each sub-contractor to ensure all the necessary project information is reviewed and understood.

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.

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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. 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 keying. VA will return cylinders to the General Contractor for permanent installation. See Section 08

71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. All contractor vehicles (prime contractor and sub-contractor) shall be parked within the project designated laydown area or parked off station. Deliveries shall not block traffic flow on station.

Deliveries shall be scheduled accordingly. Coordinate with COR.

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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 within the contractor’s laydown area 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. Only 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. When materials are transported in executing 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 determined by the COR.

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

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

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01 00 00 -6 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 and associated building 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.

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, plan to provide continued water tightness during construction and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

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 insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

COR and Contractor.

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H. 1. Work resulting in high noise and vibration transmission will need to be done after hours and/or on weekends. General Contractor to schedule such work accordingly.

2. All building means of egress must be protected throughout the duration of construction. Protective canopies over building exits and corresponding path of egress to be provided by the General

Contractor.

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

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

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01 00 00 -8 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 and 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 for additional requirements.

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

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

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction

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01 00 00 -9 project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

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

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

2. 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.

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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 and VAAR

852.236-88).

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 workmen in executing work of this contract.

a. General Contractor to submit a phasing plan for roof removal.

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.

a. All points of exit access from the building must be protected from construction above.

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b. Pedestrian walkways within a ten-foot (10’) proximity to the building and construction above must be protected.

c. All glass surfaces, including entry canopy, must be protected from all construction work.

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

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

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01 00 00 -12 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 workmen, 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.

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

C. 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.

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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 workmen 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 VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.11 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)

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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 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 tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

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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. 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".

1.12 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR’s review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed, and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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

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

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

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating

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01 00 00 -17 personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

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

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

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

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

B. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

1. Obtain heat by connecting to Medical Center heating distribution system.

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

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

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

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

Contractor.

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

G. Fuel: Natural and LP gas and burner fuel oil required for boiler cleaning, normal initial boiler-burner setup and adjusting, and for performing the specified boiler tests will be furnished by the

Government. Fuel required for prolonged boiler-burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of boiler, burner, or control devices shall be furnished and paid by the

Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.18 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to VA.

1.19 TESTS

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

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01 00 00 -19 shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

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

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

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

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, steam, chilled water, refrigerant, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a system which involves several components of different disciplines is a boiler installation. Efficient and acceptable boiler operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, steam, feedwater, condensate and other related components.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

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1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to…