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VA Contract No.: VA36C77621C006

VA Project No.: 689-409

West Haven Campus VA Medical Center

950 Campbell Avenue

West Haven, CT 06516

January 12, 2022

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Project Contacts

OWNER: VA CONNECTICUT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Attn: Joseph Simonetta, COR

950 Campbell Avenue

West Haven, CT 06516

Phone: 203-500-2186

Email: joseph.simonetta2@va.gov

ARCHITECT, FUNCTIONAL DESIGN, STRUCTURAL & CIVIL ENGINEER: GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: Stacey Paul

1221 N. Pennsylvania St.

Indianapolis, IN 46202

Phone: 317-800-6388 x 104

Email: spaul@guidondesign.com

M/E/P/FP/T ENGINEER: MILLER REMICK

Attn: Benjamin Harless

1010 Kings Highway South, Building Two - 2nd Floor

Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Phone: 443-413-2757

Email: bharless@miller-remick.com

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20

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

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

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 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

03 41 33 Precast Structural Pretensioned Concrete 02-19

03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

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 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 70 00 Wire Metal Mesh

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 08-16

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

07 14 21 Latex Mastic Deck Covering 05-15

07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 05-15

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

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

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 02-16

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

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls

08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 67 23.60 Resinous (Urethane and Epoxy Mortar) Flooring (RES-6) 07-14

09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

10 75 00 Flagpoles 02-16

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 11-11

11 12 00 Parking Control Equipment 02-16

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

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13 34 19 Metal Building Systems

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 08 00 Commissioning of Elevator Systems

14 24 00 New Hydraulic Elevator 08-20

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems

21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems 06-15

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment

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

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping

22 13 33 Packaged Submersible Sewerage Pump Units

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20

23 09 23 DDC for HVAC

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-20

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 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 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

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

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

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

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

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

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 13 16 Physical Access Control System and Database Management 09-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers 04-18

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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

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI101 CODE ANALYSIS AND LIFE SAFETY PLANS

GC102 BID DEDUCTS

CIVIL

CI001 CIVIL NOTES AND LEGEND

CI002 PHASING PLAN - PHASE 1

CI003 PHASING PLAN - PHASE 2

CI004 PHASING PLAN - PHASE 3

CI501 MAITENANCE OF TRAFFIC DETAILS

CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN

CS101 SITE PLAN

CS501 SITE DETAILS

CS502 SITE DETAILS

CG101 GRADING PLAN

CU101 UTILITY PLAN

CU201 PLAN AND PROFILE - STORM SEWER PROFILE

CU202 PLAN AND PROFILE - ELECTRICAL DUCT BANK

CU203 PLAN AND PROFILE - ELECTRICAL DUCT BANK

CU204 PLAN AND PROFILE - SANITARY SEWER

CU501 UTILITY DETAILS

CU502 UTILITY DETAILS

CU503 UTILITY DETAILS

CJ101 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CJ501 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

LP101 PLANTING PLAN

LP102 PLANTING PLAN DEDUCT

LP501 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

SI001 STRUCTURAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

SI002 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

SI003 LOAD MAPS AND DESIGN DATA

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SB101 FOUNDATION PLAN

SB401 ENLARGED FOUNDATION PLANS

SB501 FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SB502 FOUNDATION SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF101 SLAB-ON-GRADE PLAN

SF102 LEVEL 2 FRAMING PLAN

SF103 LEVEL 3 FRAMING PLAN

SF104 LEVEL 4 FRAMING PLAN

SF105 LEVEL 5 FRAMING PLAN

SF201 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

SF202 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

SF203 SHEARWALL ELEVATIONS

SF204 PRECAST WALL ELEVATIONS

SF401 ENLARGED FRAMING PLANS - STAIR 1 AND 2

SF402 ENLARGED FRAMING PLANS - ENTRANCE CANOPIES

SF501 FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF502 FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF503 FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF901 ISOMETRICS

ARCHITECTURAL

AE001 ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

AE101 LEVEL 1 ARCHITECTURAL PLAN

AE102 LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL PLAN

AE103 LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL PLAN

AE104 LEVEL 4 ARCHITECTURAL PLAN

AE105 LEVEL 5 ARCHITECTURAL PLAN

AE106 ROOF PLAN

AE201 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

AE202 ENLARGED ELEVATIONS

AE301 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE311 WALL SECTIONS

AE320 EAST STAIR SECTIONS

AE321 EAST STAIR AND ELEVATOR SECTIONS

AE322 EAST STAIR AND ELEVATOR SECTIONS

AE323 WEST STAIR SECTIONS

AE324 WEST STAIR SECTIONS AND DETAILS

AE325 ELEVATOR ELEVATION AND SIGNAGE

AE326 STAIR TOWER ISOMETRICS

AE401 ENLARGED PLANS

AE501 BUILDING DETAILS

AE601 DOOR SCHEDULE

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AE602 STOREFRONT ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

FUNCTIONAL

AP101 LEVEL 1 STRIPING, SIGNAGE AND WATERPROOFING PLAN

AP102 LEVEL 2 STRIPING, SIGNAGE AND WATERPROOFING PLAN

AP103 LEVEL 3 STRIPING, SIGNAGE AND WATERPROOFING PLAN

AP104 LEVEL 4 STRIPING, SIGNAGE AND WATERPROOFING PLAN

AP105 LEVEL 5 STRIPING, SIGNAGE AND WATERPROOFING PLAN

AP501 STRIPING AND PAINTED GRAPHICS DETAILS

AP511 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

AP512 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

AP513 WATERPROOFING DETAILS

FIRE PROTECTION

FX001 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS, NOTES AND LEGEND

FX101 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - LEVEL 1

FX102 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - LEVELS 2 TO 4

FX105 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN - PARTIAL LEVEL 4 & LEVEL 5

FX301 FIRE PROTECTION SECTIONS

PLUMBING

PP001 PLUMBING - ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES & SYMBOLS

PP101 PLUMBING PLAN - LEVEL 1

PP102 PLUMBING PLAN - LEVELS 2 TO 4

PP105 PLUMBING PLAN - PARTIAL LEVEL 4 & LEVEL 5

PP301 PLUMBING SECTIONS

PP501 PLUMBING DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

MI001 MECHANICAL ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES, & SYMBOLS

MH101 MECHANICAL PLAN - LEVEL 1

MH102 MECHANICAL PLAN - PARTIAL LEVEL 4 & LEVEL 5

MI701

MI702

MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

EI001 ELECTRICAL ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS

EI002 ELECTRICAL NOTES

ES101 ELECTRICAL PLAN SITE

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EY101 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN - LEVEL 1

EY102 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN - LEVELS 2 TO 4

EY105 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PLAN - PARTIAL LEVEL 4 & LEVEL 5

EL101 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - LEVEL 1

EL102 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - LEVELS 2 TO 4

EL105 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - PARTIAL LEVEL 4 & LEVEL 5

EP001 ELECTRICAL BUILDING 2 WORK PLAN

EP101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - LEVEL 1

EP102 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - LEVELS 2 TO 4

EP105 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - PARTIAL LEVEL 4 & LEVEL 5

FA101 FIRE ALARM PLAN - LEVEL 1

FA102 FIRE ALARM PLAN - LEVELS 2 TO 4

FA105 FIRE ALARM PLAN - PARTIAL LEVEL 4 & LEVEL 5

EI501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

EI502

EI503

EI504

EI601

EI602

ELECTRICAL DETAILS

ELECTRICAL DETAILS

ELECTRICAL DETAILS

ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the construction of a new parking garage as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders shall be in accordance with solicitation guidance.

C. Offices of Guidon Design, 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

Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID is the full construction of the proposed parking garage as represented in the construction drawings: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, foundations and construction of new pre-cast parking garage, and all of its elements as well as necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

A. BID DEDUCT A - LANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPING ALONG THE NORTHEAST FENCE OF THE GARAGE SHALL REMAIN. REMOVE ALL

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OTHER FOUNDATION PLANTINGS FROM THE BASE BID, PER SHEET PL102.

B. BID DEDUCT B - CAR COUNT EQUIPMENT

IN ADDITION TO BID DEDUCT A, ELIMINATE CAR COUNT EQUIPMENT AT BOTH ENTRANCES AND

NECESSARY SUPPORT EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE. REFER TO SHEET AP511 AND

COORDINATE WITH ENGINEERING DRAWINGS.

C. BID DEDUCT C - ELEVATOR

IN ADDITION TO BID DEDUCTS A AND B, ELIMINATE 1 ELEVATOR AND ALL NECESSARY EQUIPMENT

AND FINISH WORK. ELEVATOR SHAFT TO REMAIN. REFER TO SHEETS AE101 THROUGH AE105 AND

COORDINATE WITH ENGINEERING DRAWINGS.

D. BID DEDUCT D - SECTION OF PARKING GARAGE

IN ADDITION TO BID DEDUCTS A, B, AND C, ELIMINATE LEVEL 5 (WEST) AND ALL ASSOCIATED ITEMS

BETWEEN COLUMN LINES A1 TO B7, REMOVE ONE LEVEL OF WEST STAIR TOWER. ELIMINATE

CONCRETE DOUBLE T'S AND TOPPING SLAB, SPANDRELS AND BEAMS FROM COLUMN LINES A1 TO

B7 AND ALL ASSOCIATED WASHES, FINISHES AND DIV. 07 WORK (WATERPROOFING) PERTAINING

TO THIS REMOVED PORTION. REDUCE HEIGHT BY 11'-4" FOR EACH COLUMN LOCATED ON

COLUMN LINES 1 THROUGH 7 AND A THROUGH B. ELIMINATE THE CABLE BARRIER ON COLUMN

LINE B2 TO B7.

REVISE SCUPPER & DOWNSPOUT, LIGHTING, STANDPIPE AND POWER TO COORDINATE WITH ROOF

INSTALLED AT DEDUCT HEIGHT/LEVEL. REMOVE DOOR 504a AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE. ALL

POLE-MOUNTED LIGHTING, ASSOCIATED WITH ELIMINATED PORTION OF THE GARAGE IS

RELOCATED TO LEVEL 4 (WEST), IN LIEU OF BASE BID LIGHTING ON LEVEL 4 (WEST).

ALL POWER ASSOCIATED WITH ELIMINATED PORTION OF THE GARAGE IS RELOCATED TO LEVEL 4

(WEST), IN LIEU OF BASE BID POWER ON LEVEL 4 (WEST).

ALL PLUMBING ASSOCIATED WITH ELIMINATED PORTION OF THE GARAGE IS RELOCATED TO LEVEL

4 (WEST), IN LIEU OF BASE BID PLUMBING ON LEVEL 4 (WEST).

ALL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATED WITH ELIMINATED PORTION OF THE GARAGE IS RELOCATED TO

LEVEL 4 (WEST), IN LIEU OF BASE BID FIRE PROTECTION ON LEVEL 4 (WEST).

ALL SECURITY ASSOCIATED WITH ELIMINATED PORTION OF THE GARAGE IS RELOCATED TO LEVEL 4

(WEST), IN LIEU OF BASE BID SECURITY ON LEVEL 4 (WEST).

ALL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATED WITH ELIMINATED PORTION OF THE GARAGE IS RELOCATED TO

LEVEL 4 (WEST), IN LIEU OF BASE BID TECHNOLOGY ON LEVEL 4 (WEST).

ELIMINATE SIGNAGE ASSOCIATED WITH ELIMINATED PORTION OF LEVEL 5 (WEST) STAIR 504.

BID DEDUCT SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH ALL DISCIPLINES.

E. BID DEDUCT E - REMOVE SECTION OF PARKING GARAGE

IN ADDITION TO BID DEDUCTS A, B, C, AND D, ELIMINATE LEVEL 4 AND ALL ASSOCIATED ITEMS

BETWEEN COLUMN LINES A7 TO C8 AND B1 TO C7, REMOVE ONE LEVEL OF EAST STAIR/ELEVATOR

TOWER. ELIMINATE CONCRETE DOUBLE T'S AND TOPPING SLAB, SPANDRELS AND BEAMS FROM

COLUMN LINES A7 TO C8 AND B1 TO C7 AND ALL ASSOCIATED WASHES, FINISHES AND DIV. 07

WORK (WATERPROOFING). REDUCE HEIGHT BY 11'-4" FOR EACH COLUMN LOCATED ON COLUMN

LINES 1 THROUGH 8 AND A THROUGH C. ELIMINATE THE CABLE BARRIER ON COLUMN LINE B2 TO

B7.

REVISE SCUPPER & DOWNSPOUT, LIGHTING, STANDPIPE AND POWER TO COORDINATE WITH ROOF

INSTALLED AT DEDUCT HEIGHT. REMOVE DOOR 501a AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE. ALL LIGHTING, ASSOCIATED WITH ELIMINATED PORTION OF THE GARAGE IS RELOCATED TO LEVEL 3, IN LIEU OF

BASE BID LIGHTING ON LEVEL 3.

ALL POWER ASSOCIATED WITH ELIMINATED PORTION OF THE GARAGE IS RELOCATED TO LEVEL 3, IN LIEU OF BASE BID POWER ON LEVEL 3.

ALL PLUMBING ASSOCIATED WITH ELIMINATED PORTION OF THE GARAGE IS RELOCATED TO LEVEL

3, IN LIEU OF BASE BID PLUMBING ON LEVEL 3.

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ALL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATED WITH ELIMINATED PORTION OF THE GARAGE IS RELOCATED TO

LEVEL 3, IN LIEU OF BASE BID FIRE PROTECTION ON LEVEL 3.

ALL SECURITY ASSOCIATED WITH ELIMINATED PORTION OF THE GARAGE IS RELOCATED TO LEVEL 3, IN LIEU OF BASE BID SECURITY ON LEVEL 3.

ALL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATED WITH ELIMINATED PORTION OF THE GARAGE IS RELOCATED TO

LEVEL 3, IN LIEU OF BASE BID TECHNOLOGY ON LEVEL 3.

ELIMINATE SIGNAGE ASSOCIATED WITH ELIMINATED PORTION OF LEVEL 4 STAIR 401.

BID DEDUCT SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH ALL DISCIPLINES.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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 tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

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

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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.

No parking shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking on the campus. GC to provide offsite parking and transportation for employees. Construction vehicles directly associated with the work activities can be staged/parking within the construction site boundaries.

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2. Any oversized truck load items, which may be restricted at certain times on state of CT highways, etc. and also are restricted as to when the truck/load can access VA property, contractor shall coordinate with the COR at least 7 days in advance. Depending on hours/ time conflicts, this may require the contractor to stage such material offsite temporarily at their own expense. Material shall be delivered right to the construction site. Construction traffic to use only the closets main campus entrance.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the

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

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H. 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.

I. Phasing:

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

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

PHASING NOTES:

The drop-off and hospital entrance areas shall be left open for patient vehicle and pedestrian traffic during all normal business hours. Any work requiring this area be closed shall be performed during weekend and night hours, defined as the hours between 6:00 PM on Friday to 6:00 AM on the following

Monday and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM of the following day Monday through Friday.

The contractor shall give advance notice (30 days) to work around the Building 2 loading dock/parking lot 5 and any work in this area shall not be performed before 9:00 AM any day.

The contractor shall submit phasing and signage plans to the VA for approval prior to beginning each phase of construction. Contractor shall close parking in preparation for the next days work. The contractor shall submit a work plan outlining the closure of parking and access for deliveries. Contractor shall move fencing as necessary to accommodate pedestrian crossing and delivery vehicles.

The contractor shall secure open trenches against pedestrians and vehicles. All trenches shall be properly secured with metal plates for vehicular loading at the end of each workday.

PHASE 1A:

Construction will begin with the Sanitary Sewer Connection for the Garage. During this phase contractor will also construct storm sewers withing the phase area. When storm sewer installation is complete, contractor shall patch the trenches. Contractor may only work in this area during weekend and night hours. During all other hours the road must be open to vehicle traffic and the trenches properly secured with metal plates for vehicular loading at the end of each workday. Phases 1A and 1B may not be constructed concurrently due to vehicle and pedestrian path conflicts. Contractor shall safely secure work site with temporary construction fence or barricades during active hours.

Phases 1A and 1B may not be constructed concurrently due to vehicle and pedestrian path conflicts.

PHASE 1B:

This phase will include the realignment of the eastern side of the parking lot. This portion of the lot will become the new one-way north drive and ADA parking area. Any necessary utility work shall be completed at this time to remove future trenching through the area. Utility work shall include electrical, IT, water and storm sewer updates. Vehicle traffic around the roundabout will be maintained during this

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P4 will be maintained through the north entrance during this phase of construction.

Contractor to secure open trenches against pedestrians and vehicles. all trenches shall be properly secured with metal plates for vehicular loading at the end of each workday.

Contractor to coordinate road closures with VA to maintain access for deliveries.

Phase 2:

Phase 2 will consist of all work necessary to construct the garage and its entrances. The roads East, West, and South of the garage location will be converted to one-way roads for the duration of this phase to accommodate patient drop-off and continuation of vehicular flow around the construction limits.

Vehicle parking will be routed to other areas on campus as well as off-site as designated by the VA. The end state of this phase is the completion of the parking garage.

After garage foundations are constructed contractor shall finish roadway work on the north and west sides of the garage, move the construction fence to the curbline and reopen the road to traffic.

Phase 3:

Phase 3 will consist of work to replace pavement and curbs in and around the drop-off and exit areas from the site as well as final seeding and landscaping. This work will be performed so that the hospital entrance remains open during all normal business hours, defined as Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 6

PM.

J. Building(s) No.(s) 2 will be occupied during performance of work.

1. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

K. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps

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01 00 00 -9 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.

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. Maintenance includes snow removal within construction limits.

M. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 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, 4 weeks 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.

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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 4 weeks prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of

COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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

Contractor.

N. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

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.

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, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, 689-409 01-01-21

01 00 00 -11 and furnish a report, signed by both, 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 the building.

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

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

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

Store such items where directed by COR.

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

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.

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

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General

Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

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1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work.

Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, 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 Terracon Consultants, Inc.

(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.

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 and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

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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 bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The

Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through

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

(FAR 52.236-17)

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

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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.