FINAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

RENOVATE RESTROOMS, STAIRWELLS, AND DOORS

AT

THE RALPH H. JOHNSON VETERANS CARE CENTER

(Charleston VAMC)

PREPARED FOR

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

109 BEE STREET CHARLESTON, SC 29401

8 December 2025 Project No.: 534-23-910

PREPARED BY

THINKFORM DESIGN ARCHITECT LLC

207 EAST BAY STREET SUITE 302 CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA 29401

PH: 855.821.0274 I ThinkFormArchitects.com

ABOVE GROUP, INC

305 EAST DR SUITE H, MELBOURNE, FL 32904

PH: 321.345.9026 I abovegroupinc.com/

MABBETT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

105 CENTRAL STREET, SUITE 4100, STONEHAM, MA 02180

PH: 781.275.6050 I Mabbett.com

OCMI, INC.

2015 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD., SUITE 202, CHARLOTTE, SC 28273

PH: 704.280.8356 OCMI.com

06-24-25 RALPH H. JOHNSON VAMC – RENOVATE Final Construction Documents

RESTROOMS, STAIRWELLS, AND DOORS

PROJECT NO. 534-23-910 8 December 2025

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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 11-21 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-25 01 35 26 Safety Requirements for Major Projects 05-24 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

– DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

– DIVISION 03 CONCRETE

– DIVISION 04 MASONRY

– DIVISION 05 METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

– DIVISION 06 WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

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

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21 08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21 08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

– DIVISION 09 FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-22 09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 01-21

09.67.23.40 Reninous Poured In Place Resilient Flooring (RES-4) 01-21

09.67.23.50 Resinous Terrazzo Flooring (RES-5) 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

– DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 01-21 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21

– DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT

– DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21 12 36 00 Countertops 12-23

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

– DIVISION 22 PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 05-24

– DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

– DIVISION 25 INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

– DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

– DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

– DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

– DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK

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– DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

– DIVISION 33 UTILITIES

– DIVISION 34 TRANSPORTATION

– DIVISION 48 Electrical Power Generation

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PROJECT NO. 534-23-910 8 DECEMBER 2025

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

ARCHITECTURAL

G001A COVER SHEET VOLUME I

G002 ABBREVIATIONS & CODE NOTES

G003 INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT

G004 FOURTH FLOOR LIFE SAFETY PLAN

G005 PHASING 1ST & 2ND FLOOR

G006 PHASING 3RD – 5TH FLOOR

ABATEMENT

HA101 FIRST FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN

HA102 SECOND FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN

HA103 THIRD FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN

HA104 FOURTH FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN

HA105 FIFTH & SIXTH FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN

HA106 FIRST & SECOND FLOOR ABATEMENT ENLARGED PLAN

HA107 THIRD FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN WEST

HA108 THIRD FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN SOUTH

HA109 THIRD FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN NORTH & EAST

HA110 FOURTH FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN WEST

HA111 FOURTH FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN NORTH

HA112 FOURTH FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN EAST

HA113 FIFTH FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN WEST

HA114 FIFTH FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN NORTH & SIXTH FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN

HA115 FIFTH FLOOR ABATEMENT PLAN EAST

ARCHITECTURAL

AD101 FIRST FLOOR OVERALL PLAN - DEMOLITION LOCATIONS

AD102 SECOND FLOOR OVERALL PLAN – DEMOLITION LOCATIONS

AD103 THIRD FLOOR OVERALL PLAN - DEMOLITION LOCATIONS

AD104 FOURTH FLOOR OVERALL PLAN - DEMOLITION LOCATIONS

AD105 FIFTH & SIXTH FLOOR OVERALL PLAN – DEMOLITION LOCATIONS

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AD106 FIRST & SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION ENLARGED PLANS

AD107 THIRD FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN WEST

AD108 THIRD FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN SOUTH

AD109 THIRD FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN NORTH & EAST

AD110 FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN WEST

AD111 FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN NORTH

AD112 FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN EAST

AD113 FIFTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN WEST

AD114 FIFTH FLOOR & SIXTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN NORTH

AD115 FIFTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN EAST

A001 PARTITION TYPES

A101 FIRST FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

A102 SECOND FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

A103 THIRD FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

A104 FOURTH FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

A105 FIFTH & SIXTH FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

A106 THIRD FLOOR PLAN WEST

A107 THIRD FLOOR PLAN SOUTH

A108 THIRD FLOOR PLAN EAST & NORTH

A109 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN WEST

A110 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN NORTH

A111 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN EAST

A112 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN WEST

A113 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN NORTH

A114 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN EAST

A130 EXISTING TOILET CONDIDTIONS – ROOMS TO BE RENOVATED

A131 FIRST FLOOR TOILETS A175 & A118 - PLANS, RCP'S, ELEVATIONS &

LEGEND

A132 FIRST FLOOR TOILETS A183 & A101 - PLANS, RCP'S & ELEVATIONS

A133 FIRST FLOOR TOILETS B101 & B152 - PLANS, RCP'S & ELEVATIONS

A134 FIRST & SECOND FLOOR TOILETS B136, BB133 & D209 - PLANS, RCP'S

& ELEVATIONS

A135 THIRD FLOOR TOILETS B356, BB315, BB316 & BB317 - PLANS, RCP'S &

ELEVATIONS

A136 THIRD FLOOR TOILETS B308, B361, B368 & B367C - PLANS, RCP'S &

ELEVATIONS

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A137 FOURTH FLOOR TOILETS A427, A460, B423 & B432 - PLANS, RCP'S AND

ELEVATIONS

A138 FOURTH FLOOR TOILETS A463 & A464 - PLANS, RCP'S & ELEVATIONS

A139 FIFTH FLOOR TOILETS A554, A555, A548 & A549 - PLANS, RCP'S AND

ELEVATIONS

A140 FIFTH FLOOR TOILETS B510, B525, B529 PLANS, RCP'S AND

ELEVATIONS

A141 FIFTH FLOOR TOILETS B534 & B536 - ENLARGED PLANS, RCP'S AND

ELEVATIONS

A150 STAIR TOWER 1 - FLOOR 1 THRU 5 - ENLARGED PLANS & SECTIONS

A151 STAIR TOWER 2 - FLOOR 1 THRU 5 - ENLARGED PLANS & SECTIONS

A152 STAIR TOWER 3 - FLOOR 1 THRU 6 - ENLARGED PLANS & SECTIONS

A153 STAIR TOWER 4 - FLOOR 1 THRU 5 - ENLARGED PLANS & SECTIONS

A154 STAIR TOWER 5 - FLOOR 1 THRU 5 - ENLARGED PLANS & SECTIONS

A155 STAIR TOWER 6 - FLOOR 1 THRU 5 - ENLARGED PLANS & SECTIONS

A410 NURSE STATION

A411 FOURTH FLOOR NURSE STATION RENDERINGS

A508 SEISMIC RCP DETAILS

A509 STAIR DETAILS

A512 DOOR DETAILS & FIRST FLOOR DOOR LEGEND

A514 DOOR SCHEDULE - THIRD FLOOR

A515 DOOR SCHEDULE - FOURTH FLOOR

A516 DOOR SCHEDULE - FIFTH FLOOR

A601 FINISH LEGEND, NOTES & DETAILS

A602 FINISH SCHEDULE

A610 FIRST & THIRD FLOOR FINISH PLAN

A611 FOURTH & FIFTH FLOOR FINISH PLAN

VOLUME II

G001B COVER SHEET VOLUME II

FIRE PROTECTION

FP001 FIRE PROTECTION LEGENDS & SYMBOLS

FX101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – FIRE PROTECTION – DEMOLITION

FX102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – FIRE PROTECTION - DEMOLITION

FX103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – FIRE PROTECTION – DEMOLITION

FX104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – FIRE PROTECTION – DEMOLITION

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FX105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – FIRE PROTECTION – DEMOLITION

FX111 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLANS – FIRE PROTECTION – DEMOLITION

FX131 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLANS – FIRE PROTECTION – DEMOLITION

FX141 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR PLANS – FIRE PROECTION – DEMOLITION

FX151 PARTIAL FIFTH FLOOR PLANS – FIRE PROTECTION – DEMOLITION

FP101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – FIRE PROTECTION – NEW WORK

FP102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – FIRE PROTECTION – NEW WORK

FP103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – FIRE PROTECTION – NEW WORK

FP104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – FIRE PROTECTION – NEW WORK

FP105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – FIRE PROTECTION – NEW WORK

FP111 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLANS – FIRE PROTECTION – NEW WORK

FP131 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLANS – FIRE PROTECTION – NEW WORK

FP141 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR PLANS – FIRE PROTECTION – NEW WORK

FP151 PARTIAL FIFTH FLOOR PLANS – FIRE PROTECTION – NEW WORK

FP501 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING NOTES, LEGENTS, & SYMBOLS

PD101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – DWV PIPING – DEMOLITION

PD102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – DWV PIPING – DEMOLITION

PD103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – DWV PIPING – DEMOLITION

PD104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – DWV PIPING – DEMOLITION

PD105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – DWV PIPING – DEMOLITION

PD111 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLANS – DWV PIPING – DEMOLITION

PD131 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLANS – DWV PIPING – DEMOLITION

PD141 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR PLANS – DWV PIPING – DEMOLITION

PD151 PARTIAL FIFTH FLOOR PLANS – DWV PIPING – DEMOLITION

PD201 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – PRESSURE PIPING – DEMOLITION

PD203 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – PRESSURE PIPING – DEMOLITION

PD204 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – PRESSURE PIPING – DEMOLITION

PD205 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – PRESSURE PIPING – DEMOLITION

PD211 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLANS – PRESSURE PIPING – DEMOLITION

PD231 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLANS – PRESSURE PIPING – DEMOLITION

PD241 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR PLANS – PRESSURE PIPING – DEMOLITION

PD251 PARTIAL FIFTH FLOOR PLANS – PRESSURE PIPING – DEMOLITION

PS101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – DWV PIPING – NEW WORK

PS102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – DWV PIPING – NEW WORK

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PS103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – DWV PIPING – NEW WORK

PS104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – DWV PIPING – NEW WORK

PS105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – DWV PIPING – NEW WORK

PS111 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLANS – DWV PIPING – NEW WORK

PS131 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLANS – DWV PIPING – NEW WORK

PS141 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR PLANS – DWV PIPING – NEW WORK

PS151 PARTIAL FIFTH FLOOR PLANS – DWV PIPING -NEW WORK

PP101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – PRESSURE PIPING – NEW WORK

PP102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – PRESSURE PIPING – NEW WORK

PP103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – PRESSURE PIPING – NEW WORK

PP104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – PRESSURE PIPING – NEW WORK

PP105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – PRESSURE PIPING – NEW WORK

PP111 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLANS – PRESSURE PIPING – NEW WORK

PP131 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLANS – PRESSURE PIPING – NEW WORK

PP141 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR PLANS – PRESSURE PIPING – NEW WORK

PP151 PARTIAL FIFTH FLOOR PLANS – PRESSURE PIPING – NEW WORK

P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS

P-801 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL NOTES, LEGENDS, & SYMBOLS

MD101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL – DEMOLITION

MD102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL - DEMOLITION

MD103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL – DEMOLITION

MD104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL – DEMOLITION

MD105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL – DEMOLITION

MD111 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLANS – MECHANICAL – DEMOLITION

MD131 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLANS – MECHANICAL – DEMOLITION

MD141 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR PLANS – MECHANICAL – DEMOLITION

MD151 PARTIAL FIFTH FLOOR PLANS – MECHANICAL – DEMOLITION

M101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL – NEW WORK

M102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL – NEW WORK

M103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL – NEW WORK

M104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL – NEW WORK

M105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – MECHANICAL – NEW WORK

M111 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLANS – MECHANICAL – NEW WORK

M131 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLANS – MECHANICAL – NEW WORK

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M141 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR PLANS – MECHANICAL – NEW WORK

M151 PARTIAL FIFTH FLOOR PLANS – MECHANICAL – NEW WORK

M501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL LEGENDS & SYMBOLS

ED101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL – DEMOLITION

ED102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL – DEMOLITION

ED103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL – DEMOLITION

ED104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL – DEMOLITION

ED105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN – ELECTRICAL – DEMOLITION

ED106 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLANS – ELECTRICAL – DEMOLITION

ED107 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLANS – ELECTRICAL – DEMOLITION

ED108 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLANS – ELECTRICAL – DEMOLITION

ED109 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLANS – ELECTRICAL – DEMOLITION

EP101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL - NEW WORK

EP102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL - NEW WORK

EP103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL - NEW WORK

EP104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL - NEW WORK

EP105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL - NEW WORK

EP106 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLANS - ELECTRICAL NEW WORK

EP107 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLANS - ELECTRICAL - NEW WORK

EP108 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR PLANS - ELECTRICAL - NEW WORK

EP109 PARTIAL FIFTH FLOOR PLANS - ELECTRICAL - NEW WORK

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-601 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS

E-802 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

FIRE ALARM

FA001 FIRE ALARM LEGENDS & SYMBOLS

FA101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK

FA102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK

FA103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK

FA104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN - FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK

FA105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN - FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK

FA106 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLANS - FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK

FA107 PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR PLANS - FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK

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FA108 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR PLANS - FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK

FA109 PARTIAL FIFTH FLOOR PLANS - FIRE ALARM - NEW WORK

FA501 FIRE ALARM DETAILS

TELECOMMUNICATION

T-001 TECHNOLOGY, LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS, & NOTES

TN101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - NEW WORK

TN102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - NEW WORK

TN103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - NEW WORK

TN104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL - NEW WORK

TN105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN - ELECTRICAL - NEW WORK

TN106 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - NEW WORK

TN107 PARTIAL THRID FLOOR PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - NEW WORK

TN108 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - NEW WORK

TN109 PARTIAL FOURTH FLOOR PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - NEW WORK

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PROJECT NO. 534-23-910 8 December 2025

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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

Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work to renovate public restrooms, add drinking fountains, renovate stairwells, renovate nursing station on the 4th floor, and replace/renovate doors on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors.

A. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer.

B. Offices of Thinkform Architects, 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.

C. 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.

D. 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.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, Ralph H. Johnson VAMC – Renovate Restrooms, Stairwells, and Doors. BASE BID Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at

Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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

Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

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

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

Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

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.

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

VA.

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

7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

a) Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the EDMS system.

b) “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. No parking at Ralph H Johnson VAMC is available for the

General Contractor and its employees and subcontractors.

Parking must be obtained off site.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR)

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.

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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 determined by the COR.

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

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

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the

01 00 00 -6 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 work days. Provide unobstructed access to

Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

01 00 00 -7 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:

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:

Phase I:

Phase II:

J. 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

[Chief Engineer] [Chief of Facilities Management]. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be

01 00 00 -8 accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical

Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS

FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical

Center. Interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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.

K. 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

01 00 00 -9 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.

L. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the COR.

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

ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply

Service, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, 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 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.

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

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

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. 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.

2. 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.

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1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

COR.

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

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.

1.10 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.

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's 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.

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

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

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to the FAR, Warranty of

Construction, in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set of the warranty management plan.

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Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved.

Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include roofs, HVAC balancing, pumps, motors, transformers and for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating:

a. Name of item.

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b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

f. Names, addresses and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

i. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

k. Organizations, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

l. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment Bonds must remain effective throughout the construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the

Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining

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Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the

Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section.

Communication procedures for Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the

Contractor. This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the

Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

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D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service

Requirements:

E. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting

Officer, the Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction

Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

4. The “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:

a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems

1) Fire suppression systems.

2) Fire alarm system(s).

b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

1) Air conditioning leak in part of the building, if causing damage.

2) Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

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c) Code 1 Doors

1) Overhead doors not operational, causing a security, fire or safety problem.

1) Interior, exterior personnel doors or hardware, not functioning properly, causing security, fire or safety problem.

d) Code 3-Doors

1) Overhead doors not operational.

2) Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e) Code 1-Electrical

1) Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

2) Security lights.

3) Smoke detectors.

f) Code 2-Electrical

1) Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

Receptacle and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

g) Code 3-Electrical

1) Exterior lights not operational.

h) Code 1-Gas

1) Leaks and pipeline breaks.

i) Code 1-Heat

1) Power failure affecting heat.

j) Code 1-Plumbing

1) Hot water heater failure.

2) Leaking water supply pipes

k) Code 2-Plumbing

1) Flush valves not operating properly

2) Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

3) Toilet leaking at base.

l) Code 3- Plumbing

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1) Leaky faucets.

m) Code 3-Interior

1) Floors damaged.

2) Paint chipping or peeling.

3) Casework damaged.

n) Code 1-Roof Leaks

1) Damage to property is occurring.

o) Code 2-Water (Exterior)

1) No water to facility.

p) Code 2-Water (Hot)

1) No hot water in portion of building listed.

q) Code 3

1) All work not listed above.

F. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the

Contracting Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

Warranty Tags

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

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Warranty Tags

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.13 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

Medical Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.14 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage

01 00 00 -20 supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use service elevators for daily use between the hours of 5:30pm and 7:30am and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted.

Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a) Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b) Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c) Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation.

However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractors expense.

4. If brake lining of elevators are excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining at the contractors expense.

5. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractor’s expense, if recommended by elevator inspector after elevator is released by Contractor.

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Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by Contracting Officer.

1.16 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the

Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and…