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This document is a 100% Construction Documents package for the VA Chillicothe Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades project located at 17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601-9715. The project encompasses Building 18 infrastructure improvements and is identified as VA Project Number 538-21-705 and VA Contract Number 36C77623C0079. The construction documents include comprehensive civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and telecommunications design drawings prepared by GDM-AE, Inc. with multiple engineering and consulting subconsultants. The project is fully sprinklered and issued for construction on October 20, 2025, at the 100% Construction Documents phase.
The scope includes civil work (demolition, grading, drainage, and utility modifications), architectural remediation addressing hazardous materials (asbestos and mold), HVAC system upgrades with new CRAC units for the Main Computer Room, electrical infrastructure improvements including new panels and temporary cooling provisions, fire suppression system modifications, and telecommunications infrastructure upgrades. The work is phased to maintain occupied building operations, with multiple coordination requirements including temporary power/cooling systems, restricted access routes through occupied spaces, careful scheduling of mechanical and plumbing outages with minimum 14-day notice, and comprehensive protection of existing systems. General contractor obligations include site visits prior to bidding, cost-loaded schedules by definable features, daily trash removal, fire-resistant enclosures for interior staging, proper maintenance of traffic with pedestrian safety provisions, hazardous materials handling per regulations, and comprehensive record documentation including as-built drawings certified by professional surveyors.
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PROJECT NO.
BUILDING NO.
DRAWING NO.
PROJECT TITLE
FLS
ISSUE DATE CHECKED BY DRAWN BY
DRAWING TITLE
APPROVED:
VA FORM 08 - 6231
A
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
21 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
PHASEARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD
321 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
STAMP
LOCATION
CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT: A/E:
GDM-AE, Inc.
1308 NE 134th ST. SUITE A
VANCOUVER, WA 98685
P: 541.436.4723
WWW.GDM-AE.COM
VA PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT TEAM
APPLICABLE CODES, REGULATIONS AND DESIGN MANUALS
OWNER
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO)
ARCHITECT COST ESTIMATORELECTRICAL ENGINEER
CIVIL ENGINEER
ERM CONSULTANT
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
PLUMBING ENGINEER
FIRE PROTECTION
VA CONTRACT NUMBER:
US DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
35% SCHEMATIC DESIGN 10/27/2023
04/07/202565% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
10% BASIS OF DESIGN 09/27/2023
95% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 06/12/2025
09/15/202595% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS - REV 1
DATE
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COVER SHEET VA CHILLICOTHE (EHRM) ELECTRONIC
HEALTH RECORDS MODERNIZATION
INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES
17273 STATE ROUTE 104
CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-9715
100% CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENT
17273 STATE ROUTE 104
CHILLICOTE VA MEDICAL CENTER
VA CHILLICOTHE (EHRM) ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS
MODERNIZATION INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES
100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT
538-21-705
GDM-AE, Inc.
Chilliothe VA Medical Center
Trent Vartorella, COR
17273 state route 104
Chillicothe, OH. 45601-9715
GDM-AE, Inc.
Celyn Dezmaim
1308 NE 134th Street, Suite A
Vancouver, WA 98685
GDM-AE, Inc.
Alex Walker
1308 NE 134th Street, Suite A
Vancouver, WA 98685
PRO DIMS
Dennis Teschong
520 Kirkland Way, Suite 301
Kirkland WA. 98033-6256
AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING
Bruce Bohman
550 Cleveland Avenue North
GDM-AE, Inc.
Scotten Blair
1308 NE 134th Street, Suite A
Vancouver, WA 98685
St. Paul, MN 55114-1804
Eric Shreve
1308 NE 134th Street, Suite A
Vancouver, WA 98685
GDM-AE, Inc.
Scotten Blair
1308 NE 134th Street, Suite A
Vancouver, WA 98685
GDM-AE, Inc.
Conrad Chandler
1308 NE 134th Street, Suite A
Vancouver, WA 98685
CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-9715
10/20/2025
538-21-705
36C77623C0079
CELYN DEZMAIN
100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 10/20/2025
FULLY
SPRINKLERED
APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, VA DESIGN MANUALS AND DIRECTIVES
VA OFFICE OF ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD MODERNIZATION OEHRM SITE INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENDER USER DEVICE (EUD) REQUIREMENTS APRIL 15, 2021 (VERSION 2.0 CONCURRENCE) PARAGRAPH 2.9 PHYSICAL SECURITY
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS STATES:
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS (TRS) AND DATA CENTERS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING DESIGN
MANUALS AND EHRM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DESIGN MANUAL, FEBRUARY
2016 (PG-18-12) HTTPS://WWW.CFM.VA.GOV/TIL/DGUIDE.ASAP
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE OF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY (OIT) INFRA-
STRUCTURE STANDARDS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACES VERSION 3.1 1 JULY 2021.
OIT DESIGN GUIDE TEMPLATES FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SPACES (CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL ENVIRONMENTS), APRIL 16, 2020
VA PHYSICAL SECURITY AND RESILIENCY DESIGN MANUAL, REV APRIL 1, 2021.
ANSI/TIA-942-B TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARD FOR DATA CENTERS
VA HANDBOOK APPENDIX B 0730/4 PHYSICAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS SECURITY AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT. APPENDIX B PHYSICAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR IT DATA CENTERS AND SEVER ROOMS, DECEMBER 12, 2012.
ACCESSIBILITY CODE
FEDERAL ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS ACT ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS (ABAAS), REV 2015
PG-18-13 VA FIRE BARRIER (A SUPPLEMENT TO FEDERAL BARRIERS ACT ACCESSIBILITY
STANDARDS) FIRE DESIGN GUIDE, DEC 2011
BUILDING CODES
2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) WHERE NFPA 101 AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ARE SILENT
2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC), WHERE NFPA STANDARDS AND CODES ARE SILENT
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
NFPA 1: FIRE CODE, 2021
NFPA 10: STANDARD FOR PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, 2022
NFPA 13: STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, 2022
NFPA 30: FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS CODE, 2021
NFPA 70: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2020
NFPA 70E: STANDARD FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE, 2021
NFPA 72: NATIONAL FIRE ALARM AND SIGNALING CODE, 2022
NFPA 75: STANDARD FOR THE FIRE PROTECTION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT, 2020
NFPA 101: LIFE SAFETY CODE, 2021
NFPA 241: STANDARD FOR SAFEGUARDING CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, AND DEMOLITION OPERATIONS, 2022 NFPA 291: RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR WATER FLOW TESTING AND MARKING OF HYDRANTS, 2022
NFPA 2001: STANDARD ON CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 2022
VA DESIGN MANUALS
VA OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT DESIGN MANUAL AUGUST 1, 2014
PG-18-1 MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS, HTTP://WWW.CFM.VA.GOV/TIL/SPEC.ASP2)
PG-18-3 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES, APRIL 2019, HTTP://WWW.CFM.VA.GOV/TIL/CPRO.ASP
PG-18-14 ROOM FINISHES, DOOR AND HARDWARE SCHEDULE – DECEMBER 2018
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE OF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY (OIT) INFRASTRUCTURE
STANDARDS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACES (ISTS) VERSION 4.0 JUNE 1, 2023
HVAC DESIGN MANUAL—NOVEMBER 1, 2017, REV MAY 1, 2019, REV 3/1/2020
VA ELECTRICAL DESIGN MANUAL – DECEMBER 1, 2019
VA FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN MANUAL, NINTH EDITION, NOVEMBER 1ST, 2023
LIGHTING DESIGN MANUAL — DECEMBER 2015 HTTP://WWW.CFM.VA.GOV/TIL/DMANUAL/DMLIGHTING.PDF
VA SEISMIC CODES AND STANDARDS, H-18-8 HTTP://WWW.CFM.VA.GOV/TIL/SEISMIC.ASP
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN MANUAL MANUAL – REV 1 AUGUST 18, 2017,
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT DESIGN MANUAL FOR NEW HOSPITALS, REPLACEMENT HOSPITALS, AMBULATORY CARE, CLINICAL ADDITIONS, ENERGY CENTERS, OUTPATIENT CLINICS, ANIMAL RESEARCH FACILITIES, LABORATORY
BUILDINGS – JULY 2011
MECHANICAL DESIGN STANDARDS
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)
STANDARD 62.1 – VENTILATION FOR ACCEPTABLE INDOOR AIR QUALITY, 2017
STANDARD 90.1 - ENERGY STANDARD FOR BUILDINGS EXCEPT LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, STANDARD 170 - VENTILATION OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, 2021
SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS - METAL AND FLEXIBLE
HVAC SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING MANUAL, 2ND EDITION, 2013
SEISMIC RESTRAINT MANUAL GUIDELINES FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, 3RD EDITION, 2008
US DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN’S AFFAIRS (VA)
HVAC DESIGN MANUAL (REVISION 1), PG18-10, 1 MAY 2021
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN MANUAL (REVISION 1), 18 AUGUST 2017
A. REQUIREMENTS FOR VA MINOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION PROJECTS (I.E. UNDER
$20,000,000) WHOLE BUILDING COMMISSIONING MANUAL (REVISION 1), NOVEMBER 2013
ELECTRICAL DESIGN STANDARDS
UNDERWRITER’S LABORATORY, INC (UL) STANDARDS – 2019
ANSI/TIA-568-D SERIES, COMMERCIAL BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING STANDARD, AND ITS
PUBLISHED ADDENDA. -2017
ANSI/TIA 568.0-E, GENERIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING FOR CUSTOMER PREMISES, AND ITS
PUBLISHED ADDENDA. – 2017
ANSI/TIA 568.1-E, COMMERCIAL BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING STANDARD, AND ITS PUBLISHED
ADDENDA. – 2017
ANSI/TIA 568.2-D, BALANCED TWISTED-PAIR TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING AND COMPONENTS. 2017
ANSI/TIA 568.3-D, OPTICAL FIBER CABLING COMPONENTS STANDARD, AND ITS PUBLISHED
ADDENDA. – 2017
ANSI/TIA 568.4-D BROADBAND COAXIAL CABLING AND COMPONENTS STANDARD
ANSI/TIA-569-C, COMMERCIAL BUILDING STANDARD FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS PATHWAYS AND SPACES, AND ITS PUBLISHED ADDENDA. – 2017
ANSI/TIA-606-A, ADMINISTRATION STANDARD FOR THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE OF
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, AND ITS PUBLISHED ADDENDA – 2017
ANSI/J-STD-607-A, COMMERCIAL BUILDING GROUNDING (EARTHING) AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS, AND ITS PUBLISHED ADDENDA. – 2017
BUILDING INDUSTRIES CONSULTING SERVICES INTERNATIONAL (BICSI) – 2019
TELECOMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION METHODS MANUAL (TDMM) -2020
NFPA 70E, 2021
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DESIGN STANDARDS
AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI 2019)
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION (AISC 15TH EDITION)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE 7-16)
CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN STANDARDS
VA SITE DEVELOPMENT DESIGN MANUAL — APRIL 1, 2021
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) — 2018
EHRM PROGRAM DESIGN ALERTS
00 VA OEHRM SITE INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS V2.0
SOCAMES 6 DESIGN ALERT 1 - 11
Revisions: Date eshreve Stamp eshreve Text Box 10-20-25
1. The contractor shall visit the project site prior to bidding to become familiar with the existing site conditions, security provisions, laydown area and other site-specific general conditions which may affect the bid value for this project.
2. The contractor shall arrange for and obtain all VA issued permits (hot work, ICRA, weekend work, holiday's, shutdown, etc.), certificates, inspections and department approvals for work performed under this contract and provide copies of the same to the COR.
3. Construction signage, font and size shall be consistent with the facility's existing signage systems.
4. Work is not to commence until approval of a cost loaded project schedule seperated by definable features of the work.
5. The contractor shall schedule, coordinate, and facilitate all power, Mechanical and Plumbing outages and shutdowns. Coordinate and schedule with the COR a minimum of fourteen calendar days prior to the outage.
6. All required existing exits from occupied portions of the buildings must be always maintained.
7. The contractor shall establish procedures which minimize the circulation of construction personnel and materials through occupied portions of the building.
8. Prior to the delivery of materials to the construction zone and removal of waste from construction zones the contractor shall establish acceptable access routes and times with the COR.
9. Areas adjacent to the designated work areas shall be kept clean and free of obstructions.
10. Under no circumstances shall any areas outside the construction zone be utilized by the contractors without prior approval from the COR.
11. Construction materials shall not be stored in corridors at any time.
12. Trash shall be removed from the buildings daily. Contractor to provide and empty dumpsters as required. No construction related waste to be placed in existing VA trash removal apparatus.
13. All approved interior staging areas shall be protected with fire resistant enclosures.
14. If scope of work results in long-term ceiling removal, contractor to discuss with COR whether a rated enclosure must be constructed, or temporary upright sprinklers installed to meet NFPA requirements. Refer to NFPA 241 (2019), paragraph 8.6.2
15. Protect-in-place fire suppression systems during construction.
16. If penetrations through rated floors or walls cannot be fire-stopped at the end of the work shift, temporary firestopping composed of mineral wool should be installed in the penetration to provide temporary protection against fire/smoke spread through the unsealed penetration.
17. Notify the COR of any planned construction activities that may generate excessive noise. Schedule such work only with the consent of the COR.
18. Exercise care during construction and coordinate the sequence of work and phasing with the COR to prevent disruption of the medical center routine. Some aspects of the work and work in some areas will require the work to be performed only at night, weekends, or holidays at no additional cost to the government.
19. The project manual, which includes general conditions, supplemental conditions, and technical specifications is complementary to the drawings. Together these documents describe the project requirements, if there are discrepancies in requirements between the project manual and the drawings, the contractor shall advise the architect and request clarification.
20. The contractor shall provide all necessary materials, tools, equipment, and facilities required and shall perform all labor and services of every description as may be necessary to complete the scope of work defined in the contract documents.
21. Fabricate and install all work in strict accordance with contract documents and all applicable state and local codes.
22. All contractors and subcontractors shall be responsible for the proper performance of their work, coordination with other trades, means and methods of construction and safety and security of materials and personnel on site.
23. Cutting and patching as necessary shall be performed by each trade as required for the performance and installation of the work. Cutting and patching shall be done in a workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards for the finishes and substrates affected.
24. Unless the materials, equipment or work required are specifically noted as provided or furnished by others, they shall be provided under this contract.
25. All work shall be performed by skilled workers in a workmanlike and professional manner consistent with industry standards.
26. Materials and components as specified constitute an expected standard of quality. Substitutions require the written approval of the contracting officer. Substitution requests must receive approval a minimum of seven days prior to submission of bids.
Do not assume product equality and submit shop drawings from alternate vendors without prior written approval. In this event the submittal will be rejected, and the contractor will be required to provide the system specified as the basis of design at no additional cost to the owner.
27. All equipment and piping shall be supported or braced in accordance with the provisions of the technical specifications.
28. The contractor shall protect the facility from the weather and maintain security throughout construction.
29. The contractor shall maintain the site and all buildings and structures in proper working order and shall, without additional charge, replace any work, materials, or equipment furnished and installed under the contract which develop defects, within one
(1) year from the date of final acceptance by the COR.
30. Protect all existing conditions during construction. The contractor will repair or replace at no additional charge to the owner any existing work damaged by construction activities.
31. All items noted to be removed and reinstalled shall be handled with proper care and stored safely to prevent damage; if damage does occur items shall be replaced at no expense to the VA.
32. The design adequacy, safety, and erection of bracing, shoring, scaffolding, and temporary supports and restrains is the sole responsibility of the contractor.
33. Any construction installed in non-compliance with the contract documents shall be corrected at no expense to the VA.
34. All drawings, though noted with scale, are for illustration only. Do not scale the drawings. Items incorrectly located due to scaling of drawings shall be corrected.
35. These drawings were produced from existing as-built drawings and field observations and may not accurately or fully represent as-built condition. Discrepancies may be encountered, and it is the contractor’s responsibility to field verify all dimensions, existing conditions, and points of connection. Conrtactor to provide a Differing conditions report to document all design discrepancies or other observations not considered addressed in the contractor proposal and subsequent award. Provide to the CO and COR in advance of any work.
36. The contractor responsibilities for field verification shall include all existing conditions including but not limited to regulated materials, architecture, structure, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, equipment, and all other existing systems; make necessary provisions to maintain the integrity and operation of said systems prior to the commencement of demolition where required.
37. See mechanical, electrical, telecommunications & architectural drawings for any system or portions thereof to be removed, relocated, revised, or abandoned. Notify the COR of any systems that may be affected, require demolition or alteration that are not shown on design drawings prior to commencing demolition.
38. Prior to drilling or coring existing concrete, contractors shall locate existing reinforcement using non-destructive testing (NDT) and maintain adequate clearances to avoid damage to existing reinforcement. Whenever feasible, contractors shall use ground penetrating radar (GPR) or means other than x-ray. Where x-ray is required, contractor shall provide written request at least three (3) weeks prior to event; work may be required to be performed outside normal work hours and shall be documented on the three (3) week look ahead schedule.
GENERAL NOTES DRAWING INDEX
PHASING NOTES:
PROJECT NO.
BUILDING NO.
DRAWING NO.
PROJECT TITLE
FLS
ISSUE DATE CHECKED BY DRAWN BY
DRAWING TITLE
APPROVED:
VA FORM 08 - 6231
A
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
21 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
PHASEARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD
321 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
STAMP
LOCATION
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35% SCHEMATIC DESIGN 10/27/2023
CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT: A/E:
04/07/2025
FULLY
SPRINKLERED
65% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
10% BASIS OF DESIGN 09/27/2023
GDM-AE, Inc.
1308 NE 134th ST. SUITE A
VANCOUVER, WA 98685
P: 541.436.4723
WWW.GDM-AE.COM
06/12/202595% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
09/15/202595% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS - REV 1
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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VA CHILLICOTHE (EHRM) ELECTRONIC
HEALTH RECORDS MODERNIZATION
INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES
100% CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENT
538-21-705
CELYN DEZMAIN
17273 STATE ROUTE 104
CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-9715
100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 10/20/2025
10/20/2025
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EXP
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NOT TO SCALE
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MISCELLANEOUS
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ADA AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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AFC ABOVE FINISHED COUNTER
AFG ABOVE FINISHED GRADE
AFS ABOVE FINISHED SLAB
AISC AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL
CONSTRUCTION
AMP AMPERE
AMT AMOUNT
ANOD ANODIZE
ANSI AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS
INSTITUTE
APA AMERICAN PLYWOOD ASSOCIATION
ASI ARCHITECT'S SUPPLEMENTAL
INSTRUCTION
ASPH ASPHALT
AUTO AUTOMATIC
AUX AUXILIARY
AVG AVERAGE
AWI ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORKING
INSTITUTE
AWPA AMERICAN WOOD PRESERVER'S
ASSOCIATION
B PL BASE PLATE
BALC BALCONY
BEV BEVEL
BHMA BUILDER'S HARDWARE
MANUFACTURER'S ASSOCIATION
BI FLD DR BI-FOLDING DOORS
BLD BUILD
BRCG BRACING
BRDG BRIDGING
BRG BEARING
BRG PL BEARING PLATE
BRKT BRACKET
BSMT BASEMENT
C TO C CENTER TO CENTER
CCTV CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION
CD CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS OR
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
CHEM CHEMICAL
CIP CASE IN PLACE
CIR CIRCLE
CIRC CIRCULAR
CLG HT CEILING HEIGHT
CO CARBON MONOXIDE, CERTIFICATE OF
COORD COORDINATE
CPRS COMPRESSIBLE
CSI CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
INSTITUTE
CSMT CASEMENT
CSWK CASEWORK
CTF CERAMIC TILE FLOOR
CTRL CONTROL
CTV CABEL TELEVISION
CU FT CUBIC FEET
CU IN CUBIC INCH
CW COLD WATER
DAT DATUM
DBL GLZ DOUBLE GLAZE
DC DIRECT CURRENT
DIFF DIFFERENCE OR DIFFUSER
DISP DISPENSER
DOC DOCUMENT
DR CL DOOR CLOSER
DR FR DOOR FRAME
DR OPNG DOOR OPENING
DW DISHWASHER
DWG DRAWING
EFS EXTERIOR FINISH SYSTEM
ELAST ELASTOMERIC
ENVIR ENVIRONMENT
EPA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
EPDM ETHYLENE PROPYLENE DIENE
MONOMER
EPS EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE BOARD
(INSULATION)
EQL SP EQUALLY SPACED
ESMT EASEMENT
EST ESTIMATE
EXP BT EXPANSION BOLT
EXST GR EXISTING GRADE
EXTINGUISHER
EXT GR EXTERIOR GRADE
FF EL FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION
FF&E FURNITURE, FIXTURE, AND EQUIPMENT
FHC FIRE HOSE CABINET
FIG FIGURE
FIN FINISH
FIN FLR FINISH FLOOR
FIN GR FINISH GRADE
FIN WD FINISH WOOD
FIXT FIXTURE
FLASH FLASHING
FLEX FLEXIBLE
FLR FLOOR
FLR FIN FLOOR FINISH
FLR SK FLOOR SINK
FLUOR FIX FLUORESCENT FIXTURE
FM FACTORY MUTUAL
FO FINISHED OPENING
FOW FACE OF WALL
FR FIRE RATING, FIRE RESISTANT,
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FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC
FRZ FREEZER
FSTNR FASTENER
FURG FURRING
GYPSUM ASSOCIATON
GALV STL GALVANIZED STEEL
GB GRAB BAR
GC GENERAL CONTRACTOR
GD GUARD
GDR GUARD RAIL
GEN GENERAL OR GENERATOR
GFRC GLASS-FIBER-REINFORCED CONCRETE
GFRG GLASS-FIBER-REINFORCED GYPSUM
GFRP GLASS-FIBER-REINFORCED PLASTIC
GI GALVANIZED IRON
GL GLASS
GL BLK GLASS BLOCK
GSB GYPSUM SHEATHING BOARD
GSM GALVANIZED SHEET METAL
GT GROUT
GUT GUTTER
GYP PLAS GYPSUM PLASTER
H PLAM HIGH PRESSURE
HAZ MAT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PLASTIC LAMINATE
HCWD HOLLOW CORE WOOD DOOR
HDWD HARDWOOD
HEPA HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE
AIR (FILTER)
HMD HOLLOW METAL DOOR
HMF HOLLOW METAL FRAME
HNDRL HANDRAIL
HOSP HOSPITAL
HIGH PRESSURE
HQ HEADQUARTERS
HT HEIGHT
HVAC HEATING, VENTILATION, AND
AIR CONDITIONING
IBC INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
INTERIOR DESIGN
INCL INCLUDED
INFO INFORMATION
INSULATION
KPL KICKPLATE
LAM LAMINATE
LAM GL LAMINATED GLASS
LAU LAUNDRY
LBR LUMBER
LED LIGHT EMITTING DIODE
LH LEFT HAND
LHR LEFT HAND REVERSE
LIB LIBRARY
LIN LINEAR
LINO LINOLEUM
LIQ LIQUID
LNDSCP LANDSCAPE
LR LIVING ROOM
LRG LARGE
LS LUMP SUM
LT WT LIGHTWEIGHT
LVD LOUVERED
LVR LOUVER
MACH RM MACHINE ROOM
MAINT MAINTENANCE
MD METAL DECK
MEAS MEASURE
MEMO MEMORANDUM
MFD MANUFACTURED
MFG MANUFACTURING
MFR REC MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATION
MID MIDDLE
MLDG MOLDING (MOULDING)
MLWK MILLWORK
MOD MODEL, MODIFY OR MODULE
MR MOISTURE RESISTANT
MULL MULLION
NC NOISE CRITERIA
NCOMBL NONCOMBUSTIBLE
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
NEG NEGATIVE
NFC NATIONAL FIRE CODE
NFPA NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION
NR NOISE REDUCTION
NRC NOISE REDUCTION COEFFICIENT
NRCA NATIONAL ROOFING CONTRACTORS
ASSOCIATION
OPNG OPENING
OSHA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
OZ. OUNCE
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PCA PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION
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PERIM PERIMETER
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PLASTER OR PLASTICPLAS
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QT QUARRY TILE
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ROW RIGHT OF WAY
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SBSTR SUBSTRATE
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CIVIL CONSTRUCTION PHASING NOTES
1. PHASE 1 - THIS PHASE CAN NOT RUN SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE EXTERIOR PAVING WORK. CONTRACTOR SHALL SCHEDULE MCR WORK BEFORE EXTERIOR WORK IS
STARTED OR AFTER EXTERIOR WORK IS COMPLETED.
a. SET UP PERIMETER WITH TEMPORARY BARRICADES AND FENCING FOR STAGING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE BUILDING FOR THE TEMPORARY POWER AND HVAC EQUIPMENT TO SERVE MCR. THE LIMITS OF THE STAGING AREA IS NOTED ON SHEET 00-CS-002.
b. BREAK DOWN TEMPORARY STAGING AREA ONCE MCR SCOPE IS COMPLETE. COORDINATE WITH ELECTRICAL, ARCHITECTURAL, MECHANICAL AND FIRE PHASING.
2. PHASE 2
a. INSTALL APPROVED MOT FOR PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR BARRICADES DURING SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION.
b. SAW CUT AND REMOVE THE EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND SLAB ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE BUILDING.
c. NEW MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT PADS TO BE INSTALLED PER SHEET 00-CU-202 AND MECHANICAL DRAWINGS.
d. ROUGH GRADE AND PREPARE SUBGRADE FOR CONCRETE ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF BUILDING.
e. POUR CONCRETE SLAB, SIDEWALK, AND CURB RAMP.
f. ONCE CONCRETE IS CURED, CERTIFIED BY COR AND DOR, REMOVE MOT AND OPEN NEW ADA ACCESS.
3. PHASE 3
a. AFTER NORTHWEST CONCRETE AND FLAT WORK SCOPE IS COMPLETE AND ACCEPTED, THE EAST SIDE ASPHALT PARKING LOT SHALL BE CLOSED AND MOT NSTALLED
TO ROUTE PEDESTRIANS TO THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING WHERE ADA ACCESS IS AVAILABLE.
b. DURING THE TIME OF CLOSURE, THE PATRONS AND STAFF OF THE VA POLICE DEPARTMENT SHALL USE THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF BUILDING 18 TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE
BASEMENT.
c. VEHICULAR PARKING FOR THE BASEMENT AND POLICE STATION SHALL TEMPORARY UTILIZE THE EXISTING ADJACENT PARKING STALLS ON THE NORTH END OF THE
BUILDING AND THE EXISTING STALLS ALONG THE LOOP ROAD BEHIND BUILDING 12.
d. COMPLETE UNDERGROUND UTILITY WORK PER SHEET 00-CU-101.
e. COMPLETE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ASPHALT PARKING LOT PER 00-CD-101 AND 00-CG-101.
f. NSTALL PAVEMENT MARKINGS PER 00-CG-101 AND 00-CU-202.
g. INSPECT UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, PREPARE AND COMPLETE PUNCH LIST.
h. INSPECT ASPHALT PARKING LOT, PREPARE AND COMPLETE PUNCH LIST.
i. ONCE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND PAVING IS COMPLETE, CERTIFIED BY COR AND DOR, REMOVE MOT AND OPEN PARKING LOT AND ACCESS TO BASEMENT.
REMEDIATION AND ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTION PHASING NOTES
1. PHASE 1
a. WHERE SPACES ARE OCCUPIED, CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PRIOR NOTICE OF XX DAYS TO THE VA TO ALLOW FOR OCCUPANTS TO BE RELOCATED.
b. ONLY ONE SPACE SHALL BE UNDER ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION AT A TIME UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED BY THE VA.
2. PHASE 2
a. APPROPRIATE CONTAINMENT SHALL BE PUT INTO PLACE, INSPECTED AND ACCEPTED PRIOR TO START OF ANY RELATED WORK.
b. REMEDIATION WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED, INSPECTED, TESTED, AND ACCEPTED PRIOR TO MOVING TO THE NEXT LOCATION.
3. PHASE 3
a. DEMOLISH EXISTING LIEBERT CRAC SYSTEMS, INCLUDING INDOOR UNITS, OUTDOOR UNITS, DISCONNECTS, FUSES, CONDUITS AND CONDUCTORS, AND CONTROLS SYSTEM. BREAKERS IN EXISTING SOURCE PANELS FEEDING CRAC SYSTEMS SHALL BE REMOVED AND SPACE IN PANEL MAINTAINED FOR USE WITH NEW INDOOR CRAC
UNITS.
4. PHASE 4
a. PROVIDE FEEDS TO NEW CRAC SYSTEMS. INDOOR CRAC UNITS TO BE FED BY EXISTING DISTRIBUTION BOARD ‘MDP-1A’ IN MAIN ELECTRICAL ROOM. OUTDOOR CONDENSER UNITS TO BE FED BY EXISTING EMB PANEL IN MAIN ELECTRICAL ROOM. PROVIDE NEW SHUNT-TRIP BREAKERS IN RESPECTIVE PANELS, DISCONNECTS, FUSES, CONDUITS, AND CONDUCTORS AS REQUIRED FOR CRAC SYSTEMS. TIE SHUNT-TRIP BREAKERS INTO EPO SYSTEM.
5. PHASE 5
a. INITIAL START UP AND COMMISSIONING OF CRAC SYSTEMS. EPO INTERCONNECTION TESTS AND APPROVALS SHALL BE PERFORMED.
6. PHASE 6
a. TEMPORARY COOLING UNITS TO BE REMOVED AFTER NEW CRAC SYSTEM IS FULLY OPERATIONAL AND COMMISSIONING HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND ACCEPTED.
REMOVE CONDUITS AND CONDUCTORS BACK TO EXTERIOR PANEL. 40A/2P BREAKERS TO REMAIN AS SPARE.
ELECTRIC PHASING NOTES
1. PHASE 1
a. DEMOLISH (1) EXISTING STULTZ INDOOR CRAC UNIT, ENCLOSED CIRCUIT BREAKER, 208:480Y/277V STEP-UP TRANSFORMER, AND CONDUIT AND CONDUCTORS FROM THE SECONDARY-SIDE OF TRANSFORMER TO THE EXISTING STULTZ UNIT TO BE REMOVED. CONDUIT AND CONDUCTORS FROM THE PRIMARY-SIDE OF THE TRANSFORMER TO BE INTERCEPTED AND EXTENDED TO EXTERIOR CORNER OF BUILDING 18, WHERE TEMPORARY COOLING WILL BE INSTALLED.
b. DEMOLISH ASSOCIATED OUTDOOR CONDENSER UNIT FOR 1ST STULTZ UNIT, DISCONNECT, FUSES, AND CONDUIT AND CONDUCTORS FROM SOURCE PANEL TO
OUTDOOR STULTZ UNIT. BREAKER IN SOURCE PANELTO REMAIN AS SPARE.
c. PROVIDE NEW 100A PANEL WITH (3) 40A/2P BREAKERS AND (3) 20A/1P BREAKERS. 40A/2P BREAKERS TO BE USED FOR TEMPORARY COOLING AND 20A/1P BREAKERS TO
REMAIN AS SPARE FOR FUTURE USE.
d. EXTEND EXISTING FEEDERS FROM PRIMARY-SIDE OF DEMOLISHED TRANSFORMER TO NEW 208V, 100A, 3-PHASE PANEL IN NEMA 3R ENCLOSURE. PROVIDE PANEL WITH
100A MAIN BREAKER.
e. DEMOLISH 2ND STULTZ INDOOR CRAC UNIT, ENCLOSED CIRCUIT BREAKER, 208:480Y/277V STEP-UP TRANSFORMER, AND CONDUIT AND CONDUCTORS FROM THE SOURCE PANEL TO STULTZ UNIT. EXISTING BREAKER IN SOURCE PANEL TO BE REMOVED TO ALLOW CAPACITY FOR CONNECTION TO NEW OUTDOOR UNITS IN PHASE 4.
f. DEMOLISH ASSOCIATED STULTZ OUTDOOR CONDENSER UNIT, DISCONNECT, FUSES, AND CONDUIT AND CONDUCTORS FROM SOURCE PANEL TO OUTDOOR STULTZ
UNIT. BREAKER IN SOURCE PANELTO REMAIN AS SPARE.
2. PHASE 2
a. PROVIDE CONDUIT AND CONDUCTORS FROM (3) 40A/2P BREAKERS IN EXTERIOR PANEL TO TEMPORARY COOLING UNITS. ENSURE TEMPORARY COOLING UNITS ARE FULLY INSTALLED, OPERATING IN AN N+1 CONFIGURATION, AND COMPLETELY OPERATIONAL PRIOR TO CONTINUATION OF WORK. N+1 OPERATION SHALL BE MAINTAINED
THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION.
PHASEING GENERAL NOTES
1.*TO BE REMOVED IF PANELS FEEDING TRANSFORMERS FOR STULTZ UNITS CAN BE CONFIRMED BY VA* CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY EXISTING PANEL(S) AND CIRCUITS THAT FEED THE TRANSFORMERS FOR STULTZ INDOOR CRAC UNITS TO BE DEMOLISHED. VERIFICATION SHALL BE DONE PRIOR TO INITIATION OF WORK.
2.EXTENDED FEEDERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE CONDUIT AND CONDUCTORS OF DIFFERENT TYPES AND CLASS. SAME TYPE AND CLASS OF CONDUIT AND CONDUCTORS SHALL BE UTILIZED WHEN EXTENDING THE FEEDERS FROM DEMOLISHED TRANSFORMER TO NEW PANEL.
FIRE PROTECTION CONSTRUCTION PHASING NOTES
1. PHASE 1 - COMPLETE ARCHITECTURAL EXPANSION OF THE MAIN COMPUTER ROOM PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING FIRE PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS.
a. MODIFICATION OF THE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO UPGRADE FIRE SPRINKLER COVERAGE TO ORDINARY HAZARD
b. TESTING OF THE CLEAN AGENT ROOM ENCLOSURE/LEAKAGE AS REQUIRED BY SPECIFICATION SECTION 21 22 00 SECTION 3.3.A.
c. INSTALLATION OF THE CLEAN AGENT SYSTEM.
MECHANICAL PHASING NOTES
1. PHASE 1
a. DEMOLISH EXISTING STULTZ CRAC UNIT INDOOR UNITS, OUTDOOR UNITS, PIPING, WIRING, & CONTROLS. EXISTING LIEBERT CRAC UNITS SHALL REMAIN IN OPERATION.
2. PHASE 2
a. INSTALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO FACILITATE TEMPORARY COOLING UNITS. REFER TO ELECTRICAL DOCUMENTS.
b. INSTALL TEMPORARY COOLING UNITS, DUCTWORK, & CONTROLS, INCLUDING SUPPLY AIR CONNECTIONS FROM UNITS TO UNDERFLOOR AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
TEMPORARY UNITS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH CONTROLS INCLUDING LEAD-LAG & FAIL-OVER FUNCTIONALITY. CONTROLS SHALL INCLUDE REMOTE ACCESS & MONITORING FOR ALARMS. IF ANY UNIT FAILS AN ALARM NOTIFICATION SHALL BE SENT. N+1 COOLING SHALL BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION.
3. PHASE 3
a. DEMOLISH EXISTING LIEBERT CRAC SYSTEMS, INCLUDING INDOOR UNITS, DUCTWORK, WIRING, & CONTROLS.
4. PHASE 4
a. INSTALL NEW EXPANSION OF MCR AREA, INCLUDING UNDERFLOOR AIR DISTRIBUTION. REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL DOCUMENTS.
b. INSTALL NEW CRAC SYSTEMS.
5 PHASE 5
a. START UP NEW CRAC SYSTEMS.
b. COMMISSION NEW CRAC SYSTEMS.
6.PHASE 6
a. REMOVE TEMPORARY COOLING SYSTEMS, INCLUDING UNITS, DUCTWORK, & CONTROLS.
b. REMOVE TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. REFER TO ELECTRICAL DOCUMENTS.
50 FIGURE 01 LEAD ABATEMENT AREAS
49 FIGURE 01 MOLD REMEDIATION AREAS
REMEDIATION PLANS
48 018-EJ-003 BLDG. 18 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES
47 018-EJ-002 BLDG. 18 NEW ONE LINE DIAGRAM
46 018-EJ-001 BLDG. 18 EXISTING ONE LINE DIAGRAM
45 018-EP-012 BLDG. 18 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLAN
44 018-EP-011 BLDG. 18 ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN - GROUND & 1ST FLOOR
43 018-ED-012 BLDG. 18 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN
42 018-ED-011 BLDG. 18 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - GROUND & 1ST FLOOR
41 000-EG-001 LEGEND, ABBREVIATION LIST, AND GENERAL NOTES
ELECTRICAL
40 018-MH-202 ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR HVAC PLANS
39 018-MH-201 ENLARGED GROUND FLOOR HVAC PLAN
38 018-MD-202 ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN
37 018-MD-201 ENLARGED GROUND FLOOR HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN
36 018-MH-102 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PLANS
35 018-MH-101 GROUND FLOOR HVAC PLANS
34 MH-003 DETAILS & DIAGRAMS
33 MH-002 SCHEDULES
32 MH-001 LEGEND, ABBREVIATION LIST, AND GENERAL NOTES
MECHANICAL
31 018-FP-503 CLEAN AGENT INSPECTION REPORT
30 018-FP-502 FIRE SPRINKLER INSPECTION REPORT
29 018-FP-501 FIRE SUPPRESSION DETAILS
28 018-FP-104 FIRST FLOOR CLEAN AGENT PLAN – MCR
27 018-FP-103 FIRST FLOOR FIRE SPRINKLER AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER PLAN – MCR
26 018-FP-102 GROUND FLOOR FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN
25 018-FP-101 FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN – MCR
24 00-FP-002 FIRE PROTECTION SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS
23 00-FP-001 FIRE PROTECTION GENERAL NOTES, DIAGRAM, AND LEGEND
FIRE PROTECTION
22 018-A-301 LOWER CANOPY ROOF
21 018-A-122 PARTIAL FRIST FLOOR CEILING PLAN
20 018-A-121 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN
19 018-A-112 PARTIAL GROUND CEILING PLAN
18 018-A-111 PARTIAL GROUND FLOOR PLAN
17 018-A-110 PARTIAL GROUND FLOOR PLAN
16 018-A-101 OVERALL PLANS
15 018-AD-401 EXISTING INTERIOR PHOTOS
14 018-AD-121 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN
13 018-AD-120 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN
12 018-AD-112 PARTIAL GROUND CEILING DEMOLITION PLAN
11 018-AD-111 PARTIAL GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN
10 018-AD-110 PARTIAL GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN
ARCHITECTURE
9 00-CU-202 CIVIL DETAILS
8 00-CG-201 CIVIL DETAILS
7 00-CG-101 BUILDING 18 - CIVIL GRADING PLAN
6 00-CU-101 BUILDING 18 - CIVIL DRAINAGE PLAN
5 00-CD-101 BUILDING 18 - CIVIL DEMOLITION PLAN
4 00-CS-002 BUILDING 18 - EXISTING CIVIL SITE PLAN
3 00-CS-001 CIVIL GENERAL NOTES
CIVIL
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CIVIL GENERAL NOTES
00-CS-001
I. GENERAL NOTES
A. THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS ARE TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH VA SPECIAL PROVISIONS, VA SPECIFICATIONS, OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE JURISDICTIONS.
B. ANY REVISIONS TO THESE PLANS MUST BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR).
C. CONTRACTORS SHALL FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH THE PROJECT SITE AND BRING ANY DISCREPANCIES TO THE ATTENTION OF THE COR PRIOR TO THE UNDERTAKING OF THE AFFECTED WORK.
D. ANY DISCREPANCIES IN THESE DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, NOTES, AND THE SITE CONDITIONS SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE COR, WHO SHALL CORRECT SUCH DISCREPANCIES IN WRITING AFTER THOROUGHLY REVIEWING ANY CHANGES. ANY WORK DONE BY THE CONTRACTOR AFTER THE DISCOVERY OF SUCH
DISCREPANCIES SHALL BE DONE AT THE CONTRACTOR'S RISK. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY AND COORDINATE THE DIMENSIONS AMONG ALL DRAWINGS PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH ANY WORK. IN CASE OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, THE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL GOVERN, PER FAR 52.236-21.
E. A PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING SHALL BE HELD AT THE SITE WITH THE CONTRACTOR, COR, AND ALL APPLICABLE INSPECTORS PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK.
F. PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL GIVE TIMELY NOTIFICATION TO ALL UTILITY COMPANIES WITH FACILITIES IN THE AREA.
G. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO SAFEGUARD ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES, UTILITIES, LANDSCAPING, AND SURVEY MARKERS. PROVIDE FALSEWORK, SHORING, UNDERPINNING, AND INCLONOMETERS AS IS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK.
H. ALL CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE DONE IN A SAFE MANNER AND IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT OF 1970, AND ALL STATE AND LOCAL SAFETY CODES WHERE APPLICABLE.
I. THE CONTRACTOR IS TO PROVIDE LOCATES AS IS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE WORK.
J. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION OF ITEMS REQUIRING INSPECTIONS.
K. PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION OR INSTALLATION, SHOP DRAWINGS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY THE COR. FOR ANY MATERIALS OR STRUCTURES PROPOSED.
L. THE EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED UPON EXISTING RECORD DRAWINGS AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATE, NOR ALL INCLUSIVE.
M. ALL UTILITIES MUST BE VERIFIED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION BY THE CONTRACTOR.
N. IT SHALL BE THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT, IN PLACE, ALL UTILITIES AND/OR STRUCTURES WHETHER SHOWN OR NOT SHOWN ON THIS PLAN. PROVIDE FALSEWORK AS IS REQUIRED TO TEMPORARILY SUPPORT ALL MATERIAL. DAMAGE DUE TO THE CONTRACTOR'S OPERATIONS SHALL BE
REPAIRED AT THE CONTRACTORS EXPENSE.
O. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT CUT OR DAMAGE EXISTING UTILITIES, STRUCTURAL MEMBERS, OR BUILDING FOUNDATIONS. HAND EXCAVATE IN LOCATIONS WHERE EXISTING UTILITIES ARE SUBJECT TO DAMAGE.
P. CONTRACTOR SHALL USE DYED CONCRETE FOR CONCRETE ENCASED CONDUITS. DYE COLOR WAYS SHALL FOLLOW APWA UNIFORM COLOR CODE FOR MARKING UNDERGROUND FACILITIES.
Q. NOTIFY COR 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF PERFORMING UNDERGROUND UTILITY LOCATES. THE GOVERNMENT WILL ILLUMINATE ALL STREET LIGHTING AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING FOR THE CONTRACTOR SO ANY UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONVEYANCE MAY BE DISCOVERED DURING THE LOCATE. IN THE EVENT THE
CONTRACTOR CUTS THROUGH AN ELECTRICAL CABLE AND THE LOCATE WAS PERFORMED WITHOUT NOTIFICATION THIS WILL NOT BE TREATED AS A DIFFERING SITE CONDITION AND THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REPLACE THE CUT CABLE FROM THE FIXTURE TO THE ORIGINAL SPLICE LOCATION AT NO COST OR TIME
EXTENSION TO THE GOVERNMENT. REPAIR AT THE UNINTENTIONAL CUT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
R. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE BURY DEPTH ON UTILITIES MIN 12" BELOW THE FROST LINE. WHERE THE FROST LINE IS LESS THAN 36" BELOW GRADE, CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE UTILITIES HAVE MIN 36" OF COVER.
II. ADDITIONAL PERMITS
A. VA SPECIFIC PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR ON-SITE WORK INCLUDING ALL RETAINING WALLS, GRADING, AND EROSION CONTROL. ADHERENCE TO ALL CONDITIONS OF THESE PERMITS IS REQUIRED AS A PART OF THIS PLAN. COORDINATE WITH COR.
B. VA SPECIFIC PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK INSTALLATION AS WELL AS CURB AND GUTTER REMOVAL AND DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION WHEN CONSTRUCTED AT BUILDING PERMIT STAGE. COORDINATE WITH C.O.R.
C. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING APPROVAL FOR ANY CONSTRUCTION PERMIT, VA SPECIFIC PERMITS, ETC. REQUIRED FOR THE SCOPE OF WORK TO BE COMPLETED.
III. EROSION CONTROL NOTES
A. WHEN CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS ARE SUCH THAT DEBRIS FROM THE WORK IS DEPOSITED ON THE STREETS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY REMOVE ANY DEPOSITS OR DEBRIS WHICH MAY ACCUMULATE ON THE ROADWAY SURFACE. IF THE CONTRACTOR FAILS TO KEEP THE STREETS FREE FROM
DEPOSITS AND DEBRIS RESULTING FROM THE WORK, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL, UPON ORDER OF THE COR, PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR, AND REMOVE ALL CLAY, DIRT, OR OTHER DEPOSITS FROM THE TIRES OR BETWEEN WHEELS BEFORE TRUCKS OR OTHER EQUIPMENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO TRAVEL OVER PAVED STREETS. SHOULD THE CONTRACTOR FAIL OR REFUSE TO CLEAN THE STREETS IN QUESTION, OR THE TRUCKS OR EQUIPMENT IN QUESTION, COR MAY ORDER THE WORK SUSPENDED AT THE CONTRACTORS RISK UNTIL COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS IS ASSURED, OR THE COR MAY ORDER THE STREETS IN QUESTION CLEANED BY OTHERS AND SUCH COSTS INCURRED IN ACHIEVING COMPLIANCE WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING CLEANING OF THE STREETS, SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR.
B. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT EXISTING DRAINAGE STRUCTURES USING ACCEPTABLE METHODS AND MATERIALS AS SHOWN IN THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. IF THE METHODS AND MATERIALS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN ARE NOT ADEQUATE, THE COR MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL/ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR EROSION CONTROL AND/OR PROTECTION OF EXISTING DRAINAGE STRUCTURES. ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE STORMWATER SYSTEM AS A RESULT OF THE WORK OUTLINED ON THIS PLAN SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. RESOLVING SAID DAMAGE MAY INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE
LIMITED TO, THE CLEANING OF THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN QUESTION BY THE CONTRACTOR.
C. WATERING PROVISIONS WHEN APPLICABLE MUST BE IN PLACE TO PREVENT DUST FROM BECOMING AIR BORNE. VIOLATION OF THIS CONDITION WILL RESULT IN A STOP WORK ORDER UNTIL CORRECTED.
D. FILL THAT WILL SUPPORT A STREET SECTION OR OTHER STRUCTURES SHALL BE PLACED UNDER THE INSPECTION OF A STATE LICENSED GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER HIRED BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR. SOIL TO BE PLACED SHALL BE TESTED AND COMPACTED TO 95% OF ITS MAXIMUM DENSITY. ENGINEER SHALL
DOCUMENT EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS, SOIL AND ITS PLACEMENT AND ALLOWABLE BEARING CAPACITY SUBMITTED.
E. AN NPDES PERMIT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT DUE TO THE SIZE. IF SIZE IS CHANGED DUE TO SCOPE MODIFICATION AND TRIGGERS PERMITS REQUIREMENT, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AND PROVIDING THE PERMIT.
IV. EROSION CONTROL MEASURES
A. MINIMUM EROSION CONTROL MEASURES SHALL INCLUDE:
1. CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE (WHEN APPLICABLE)
2. PERIMETER EROSION/SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
3. PROTECTION OF CATCH BASINS
4. STABILIZATION OF EXPOSED SOILS
B. ALL EROSION CONTROL SHALL BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO CLEARING. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CALL THE COR FOR INITIAL EROSION CONTROL INSPECTION PRIOR TO START OF WORK, AS DESCRIBED BELOW.
C. EROSION CONTROL MEASURES SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES TO THE APPROVAL OF THE COR.
D. CALL FOR INSPECTION UPON COMPLETION OF:
1. STAKING OF CLEARING LIMITS
2. INSTALLATION OF EROSION CONTROL AND PRIOR TO SITE GRADING
3. PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF EROSION CONTROL DEVICES
E. ALL MATERIAL REMOVED FROM SITE SHALL BE PLACED ONLY AT A PERMITTED SITE. VERIFY LOCATION OF DESTINATION OF MATERIAL PRIOR TO EXPORTATION.
F. OFFSITE TRAFFIC CONTROL PROVISIONS AS APPROVED BY THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER SHALL BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES.
G. TREES TO BE REMOVED SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED FOR REMOVAL. TREES TO BE SAVED SHALL BE FENCED WITH BARRICADE FENCE AT THE DRIP LINE (OUTER EDGE OF TREE BRANCHES) TO KEEP CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES FROM COMPACTING ROOT ZONE AND KILLING TREES. THIS FENCING SHALL BE MAINTAINED
UNTIL CONSTRUCTION ENDS.
H. SOME VEGETATION, TREES, AND PLANTS MAY BE HISTORICAL IN NATURE AND WILL REQUIRE SPECIAL PERMITS AND SPECIAL PROTECTION WITH TEMPORARY WATERING AT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR.
V. EARTHWORK AND COMPACTION
A. ALL ORGANIC AND OTHER UNSUITABLE MATERIAL SHALL BE REMOVED UNDER AREAS TO BE PAVED AND FOR THE FULL WIDTH OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY.
B. SUITABLE UTILITY TRENCH BACKFILL SHALL BE USED AND COMPACTED AS DIRECTED BY THE COR. BACKFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS BOOK AND VA EARTHWORK SPECIFICATIONS.
1. BEDDING MATERIAL ACCORDING TO ODOT AND VA SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE PLACED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TRENCH.
2. WHERE BACKFILLING A UTILITY TRENCH, PLACE BACKFILL EQUALLY ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE PIPE AT THE SAME TIME AND IN LAYERS, THE FIRST LAYER SHALL COME UP TO THE HALF THE DIAMETER OF THE PIPE AND THEN NO GREATER THAN 8 INCHES DEEP FROM THE TOP OF PIPE ONWARD.
3. ALL TRENCHES SHALL BE BACKFILLED AND COMPACTED TO 98% STANDARD PROCTOR ON THIS PROJECT PER ASTM T-180. TESTING SHALL BE VERIFIED BY GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER.
4. MAINTAIN AT LEAST 3 FEET OF COVER UNLESS TRIMMING FOR FINAL GRADE OR OTHERWISE NOTED ON PLANS OR DETAILS.
5. MAINTAIN THE LINE AND GRADE OF THE PIPE DURING THE BACKFILLING OPERATION.
C. EXISTING TREE REMOVAL, RELOCATION, MITIGATION SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND/OR ARBORIST.
D. IF WORKERS ENTER ANY TRENCH OR OTHER EXCAVATION FOUR FEET OR MORE IN DEPTH THAT DOES NOT MEET THE OPEN PIT REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1926 SUBPART P, IT SHALL BE SHORED AND CRIBBED. ALL TRENCH SAFETY SYSTEMS SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF OSHA AND VA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 01-35-26. THE CONTRACTOR ALONE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL WORKER SAFETY. THE DESIGNER AND/OR ENGINEER OF RECORD, NOR THE VA ASSUMES ANY RESPONSIBILITY.
E. VERTICAL STANDPIPES SHALL BE INSTALLED AT JOINTS AND FITTINGS TO ALLOW SURVEYOR TO COLLECT ASBUILT DATA WHEN TRENCH MUST BE BACKFILLED PRIOR TO SURVEYOR VISIT.
F. CONTRACTOR SHALL RECEIVE VERBAL OR WRITTEN APPROVAL TO BACKFILL TRENCH FROM COR PRIOR TO DOING SO. IF TRENCH MUST BE BACKFILLED PRIOR TO APPROVAL BY COR, CONTRACTOR IS AT RISK TO EXCAVATE ANY PORTION OF THE TRENCH FOR VISUAL INSPECTION.
VI. PAVING
A. GENERAL:
1. ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHALL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION OF AGGREGATE BASE COARSE.
2. ALL EXISTING PAVEMENT, CUT OR DAMAGED BY CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE PROPERLY RESTORED AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.
3. FOR ANY PROPOSED CONNECTIONS OR RESTORATIONS, THE EXISTING EDGE OF PAVEMENT SHALL BE SAW CUT.
4. ADDITIONAL REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PAVEMENT MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROPER TRANSITION/CROWN AS DIRECTED BY COR.
5. PAVEMENT RESTORATION SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH VA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.
6. FINAL RESTORATION LIMITS SHALL BE DETERMINED IN THE FIELD BY COR.
B. MATERIAL:
1. SUBBASE COURSE SHALL BE 12” TYPE E LIME TREATMENT (9% BY VOLUME) WITH 2 COATS OF LIQUID ASPHALTIC SURFACE TREATMENTS TO SEAL THE LAYER (REFER TO THE ODOT PAVEMENT DESIGN MANUAL).
2. BASE COURSE SHALL BE 8.5” MIN CLASS 2 BASE COURSE. (REFER TO THE ODOT PAVEMENT DESIGN MANUAL).
3. ASPHALT SURFACES SHALL MEET SUPERPAVE MIX CRITERIA PER AASHTO M 323 AND THE ODOT PAVEMENT DESIGN MANUAL, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED ON THE PLANS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING ALL TACK, PRIME, APSHALT, AND CONCRETE TICKETS AND SUBMITTING THEM
TO THE ENGINEER OF RECORD PRIOR TO PROJECT CLOSEOUT.
C. INSTALLATION:
1. SPREAD THE SUBBASE MATERIAL EVENLY AND COMPACT TO AT LEAST 95% OF THE MAXIMUM UNIT WEIGHT, AT A LESS-THAN-OPTIMUM MOISTURE CONTENT, FOR ITS ENTIRE THICKNESS. PLACE THE SUBBASE IN LAYERS NO GREATER THAN 18 INCHES. WHERE THE REQUIRED DEPTH IS MORE THAN 18 INCHES, PLACE THE MATERIAL IN LAYERS OF EQUAL THICKNESS. CONSTRUCT THE SUBBASE TO PLAN GRADE WITHIN A TOLERANCE OF PLUS 1 INCH. DO NOT PLACE SUBBASE ON FROZEN, SOFT, UNSTABLE, OR RUTTED SUBGRADE. IF SUBBASE MATERIAL BECOMES MIXED WITH SUBGRADE MATERIAL, REMOVE, DISPOSE
OF, AND REPLACE THE SUBBASE MATERIAL AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE CLIENT.
2. COMPACT THE AGGREGATE LAYERS TO A UNIFORM THICKNESS, NO LESS THAN 3 INCHES AND NO GREATER THAN 8 INCHES. IF PLACING AGGREGATE BASE IN A LAYER LESS THAN 3 INCHES, BLEND THE NEW AGGREGATE BASE MATERIAL WITH THE LAYER BELOW TO ENSURE A TOTAL OF 6 INCHES. BLENDING MUST BE PERFORMED TO ENSURE THAT THE NEW AGGREGATE BASE MATERIAL IS UNIFORMLY MIXED WITH THE LAYER BELOW. COMPACT EACH LAYER OF AGGREGATE BASE TO AT LEAST 98% OF THE MAXIMUM UNIT WEIGHT AT A MOISTURE CONTENT NO GREATER THAN OPTIMUM FOR AGGREGATE BASE UNDER HOT MIX ASPHALT (HMA) PAVEMENT. COMPACT EACH LAYER OF AGGREGATE BASE TO AT LEAST 95% OF THE MAXIMUM UNIT WEIGHT AT A MOISTURE CONTENT NO GREATER THAN OPTIMUM FOR AGGREGATE BASE UNDER CONCRETE PAVEMENT.
3. INSTALLATION OF THE WEARING SURFACE SHALL CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE V.A. AND THE ODOT PAVEMENT DESIGN MANUAL.
D. HMA WEATHER LIMITATIONS.
1. PLACE HMA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS:
a) DO NOT PLACE HMA OR APPLY BOND COAT WHEN MOISTURE ON THE EXISTING SURFACE PREVENTS CURING.
b) DO NOT PLACE HMA UNLESS THE TEMPERATURE OF THE SURFACE BEING PAVED IS AT LEAST 50°F FOR WEARING COURSES…
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