Attachment 9 - Specs 508-22-104.pdf

PROJECT # 508-22-104

Upgrade PACS

Atlanta VA Health Care System Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VAMC, Fort McPherson VA Clinic, Trinka-Davis Veterans Village

SPECIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

REVISION 1

April 6, 2026

PREPARED BY

ATLANTA VAMC

UPGRADE PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS

PROJECT NO. 508-22-104

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 01-24

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 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 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 20 Selective Demolition

02 83 33.13 Lead-Containing Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE – N/A

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – N/A

DIVISION 05 – METALS – N/A

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES – N/A

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 – OPENING

08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24

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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 36.13 Static Dissipative Resilient Flooring

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES – N/A

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – N/A

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – N/A

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – N/A

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – N/A

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION – N/A

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING – N/A

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

03-23

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

03-23

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 03-24

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-23

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

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

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DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – N/A

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 24 16 Panelboards 11-22

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 33i Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 53i Identification for Communications Systems 12-22

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 10 00i Structured Cabling 12-22

27 11 19i Communications Termination Blocks and Patch Panels 12-22

27 15 13i Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling 12-22

27 16 19i Communications Patch Cords, Station Cords, and Cross-

Connect Wire

12-22

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

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

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

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

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK – N/A

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS – N/A

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DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – N/A

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – N/A

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation – N/A

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

G000 COVER SHEET

ARCHITECTURE

1-AE101 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

FIRE SUPPRESSION

FX000 FIRE SUPPRESSION LEGEND & GENERAL NOTES

1-FX100 FIRE SUPPRESSION - GROUND FLOOR

MECHANICAL

M000 MECHANICAL LEGEND & GENERAL NOTES

1-M100 GROUND FLOOR AREA A2 MECHANICAL FLOOR PLAN

M500 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M600 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M700 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

ELECTRICAL

1-E000 ELECTRICAL LEGEND & GENERAL NOTES

1-EP002A1 BASEMENT AREA A1 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP002C2 BASEMENT AREA C2 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP102A1 GROUND FLOOR AREA A1 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP102A2 GROUND FLOOR AREA A2 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP103B1 GROUND FLOOR AREA B1 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP103B2 GROUND FLOOR AREA B2 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP103C1 GROUND FLOOR AREA C1 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP103C2 GROUND FLOOR AREA C2 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP103C4 GROUND FLOOR AREA C4 POWERFLOOR PLAN

1-EP111A1 LEVEL 1 AREA A1 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP112B1 LEVEL 1 AREA B1 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP112B2 LEVEL 1 AREA B2 POWER FLOOR PLAN

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Drawing No. Title

1-EP112B3 LEVEL 1 AREA B3 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP113C1 LEVEL 1 AREA C1 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP113C6 LEVEL 1 AREA C6 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP113C7 LEVEL 1 AREA C7 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP121A1 LEVEL 2 AREA A1 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP122B1 LEVEL 2 AREA B1 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP122B2 LEVEL 2 AREA B2 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP123C1 LEVEL 2 AREA C1 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP123C3 LEVEL 2 AREA C3 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP123C4 LEVEL 2 AREA C4 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP131A LEVEL 3 AREA A POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP132B1 LEVEL 3 AREA B1 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP132B2 LEVEL 3 AREA B2 POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP141A LEVEL 4 AREA A POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP143C LEVEL 4 AREA C POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP151A LEVEL 5 AREA A POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP153C LEVEL 5 AREA C POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP163C LEVEL 6 AREA C POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP173C LEVEL 7 AREA C POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP183C LEVEL 8 AREA C POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP193C LEVEL 9 AREA C POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP195C LEVEL 10 AREA C POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP196C LEVEL 11 AREA C POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP197C LEVEL 12 AREA C POWER FLOOR PLAN

1-EP401 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN

125-EP001 BASEMENT POWER FLOOR PLAN

125-EP101A LEVEL 1 NORTH POWER FLOOR PLAN

125-EP101B LEVEL 1 SOUTH POWER FLOOR PLAN

125-EP102A LEVEL 2 NORTH POWER FLOOR PLAN

125-EP102B LEVEL 2 SOUTH POWER FLOOR PLAN

128-EP100 FIRST AND SECOND POWER FLOOR PLAN

129-EP100 FIRST AND SECOND POWER FLOOR PLAN

130-EP100 FIRST AND SECOND POWER FLOOR PLAN

131-EP100 BASEMENT POWER FLOOR PLAN

131-EP101 FIRST AND SECOND POWER FLOOR PLAN

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Drawing No. Title

508C-EP100A LEVEL 1 AREA A POWER FLOOR PLAN

508C-EP100B LEVEL 1 AREA B POWER FLOOR PLAN

508C-EP100C LEVEL 1 AREA C POWER FLOOR PLAN

508C-EP101D LEVEL 1 AREA D POWER FLOOR PLAN

508C-EP101E LEVEL 1 AREA E POWER FLOOR PLAN

508C-EP101F LEVEL1 AREA F POWER FLOOR PLAN

TECHNOLOGY

TN000 TECHNOLOGY LEGEND & GENERAL NOTES

1-TN001A1 BASEMENT AREA A1 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN001A2 BASEMENT AREA A2 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN002C1 BASEMENT AREA C1 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN002C2 BASEMENT AREA C2 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN101A1 GROUND FLOOR AREA A1 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN101A2 GROUND FLOOR AREA A2 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN102B1 GROUND FLOOR AREA B1 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN102B2 GROUND FLOOR AREA B2 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN103C1 GROUND FLOOR AREA C1 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN103C2 GROUND FLOOR AREA C2 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN103C3 GROUND FLOOR AREA C3 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN103C4 GROUND FLOOR AREA C4 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN111A1 LEVEL 1 AREA A1 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN111A2 LEVEL 1 AREA A2 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN112B1 LEVEL 1 AREA B1 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN112B2 LEVEL 1 AREA B2 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN112B3 LEVEL 1 AREA B3 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN113C1 LEVEL 1 AREA C1 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN113C2 LEVEL 1 AREA C2 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN113C3 LEVEL 1 AREA C3 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN113C4 LEVEL 1 AREA C4 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN113C5 LEVEL 1 AREA C5 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN113C6 LEVEL 1 AREA C6 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN113C7 LEVEL 1 AREA C7 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN121A1 LEVEL 2 AREA A1 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN121A2 LEVEL 2 AREA A2 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

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Drawing No. Title

1-TN122B1 LEVEL 2 AREA B1 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN122B2 LEVEL 2 AREA B2 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN123C1 LEVEL 2 AREA C1 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN123C2 LEVEL 2 AREA C2 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN123C3 LEVEL 2 AREA C3 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN123C4 LEVEL 2 AREA C4 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN131A LEVEL 3 AREA A TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN132B1 LEVEL 3 AREA B1 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN132B2 LEVEL 3 AREA B2 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN133C1 LEVEL 3 AREA C1 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN133C2 LEVEL 3 AREA C2 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN141A LEVEL 4 AREA A TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN143C LEVEL 4 AREA C TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN151A LEVEL 5 AREA A TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN153C LEVEL 5 AREA C TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN161A LEVEL 6 AREA A TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN163C LEVEL 6 AREA C TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN173C LEVEL 7 AREA C TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN183C LEVEL 8 AREA C TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN193C LEVEL 9 AREA C TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN195C LEVEL 10 AREA C TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN196C LEVEL 11 AREA C TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN197C LEVEL 12 AREA C TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN

1-TN200 LEVEL BASEMENT OVERALL PLAN

1-TN201 LEVEL GROUND FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

1-TN202 LEVEL 1 OVERALL PLAN

1-TN203 LEVEL 2 OVERALL PLAN

1-TN204 LEVEL 3 OVERALL PLAN

1-TN205 LEVELS 4-5 OVERALL PLAN

1-TN206 LEVELS 6-9 OVERALL PLAN

1-TN207 LEVELS 10-13 OVERALL PLAN

1-TN401 ENLARGED PLANS

1-TN402 ENLARGED PLANS

1-TN403 ENLARGED PLANS

1-TN404 ENLARGED PLANS

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Drawing No. Title

1-TN405 ENLARGED PLANS

1-TN406 ENLARGED PLANS

1-TN407 ENLARGED PLANS

1-TN408 ENLARGED PLANS

1-TN409 ENLARGED PLANS

1-TN410 ENLARGED PLANS

1-TN411 ENLARGED PLANS

1-TN412 ENLARGED PLANS

1-TN413 ENLARGED PLANS

1-TN414 ENLARGED PLANS

1-TN415 ENLARGED PLANS

1-TN416 ENLARGED PLANS

1-TN417 ENLARGED PLANS

1-TN500 PACS RISER

1-TN501 PACS RISER

1-TN502 PACS RISER

1-TN503 PACS RISER

1-TN504 PACS RISER

1-TN505 INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM RISER

1-TN506 INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM RISER

1-TN507 INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM RISER

TN507 DETAILS

TN508 DETAILS

TN600 EDC SCHEDULES

TN601 EDC SCHEDULES

TN602 EDC SCHEDULES

TN603 EDC SCHEDULES

TN604 EDC SCHEDULES

TN605 EDC SCHEDULES

TN606 EDC SCHEDULES

TN607 EDC SCHEDULES

125-EY100 BLDG 125 - BASEMENT FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN

125-EY101.1 BLDG 125 - FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN NORTH

125-EY101.2 BLDG 125 - FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN SOUTH

125-EY102.1 BLDG 125 - SECOND FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN NORTH

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Drawing No. Title

125-EY102.2 BLDG 125 - SECOND FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN SOUTH

128-E101 BLDG 128 - FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN

128-E102 BLDG 128 - SECOND FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN

129-E101 BLDG 129 - FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN

129-E102 BLDG 129 - SECOND FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN

130-E101 BLDG 130 - FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN

130-E102 BLDG 130 - SECOND FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN

131-E100 BLDG 131 - GROUND FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN

131-E101 BLDG 131 - FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN

131-E102 BLDG 131 - SECOND FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN

508C-EY101.A BLDG 508C - FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN AREA A

508C-EY101.B BLDG 508C - FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN AREA B

508C-EY101.C BLDG 508C - FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN AREA C

508C-EY101.D BLDG 508C - FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN AREA D

508C-EY101.E BLDG 508C - FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN AREA E

508C-EY101.F BLDG 508C - FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN AREA F

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the Upgrade Physical Access

Control System (PACS) project as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

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

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BASE BID: Work includes general construction and alterations as necessary to provide added physical access security systems in defined areas.

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:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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

C. Key Control:

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

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.

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the

EDMS system.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with COR.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

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

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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 COR. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

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

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

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by the Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two

01 00 00 -5 workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

H. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

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

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate 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 dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor.

J. Identified areas/ building will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing per the COR’s direction and turned over to

Contractor.

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

COR, in writing, 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.

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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.

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

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

O. 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

01 00 00 -8 anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by the COR.

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 buildings.

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly.

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

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2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workers, the Contractor shall

01 00 00 -10 trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any

01 00 00 -11 ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price.

E.

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 in at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit two sets of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty

01 00 00 -12 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.

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

01 00 00 -13 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 construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the 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

01 00 00 -14 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.

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:

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a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems

Fire suppression systems.

Fire alarm system(s).

b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c) Code 1 Doors

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

Overhead doors not operational.

Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e) Code 1-Electrical

Power failure (entire area or any building operational after

1600 hours).

Security lights.

Smoke detectors.

f) Code 2-Electrical

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

Exterior lights not operational.

h) Code 1-Gas

Leaks and pipeline breaks.

i) Code 1-Heat

Power failure affecting heat.

j) Code 1-Plumbing

Hot water heater failure.

2) Leaking water supply pipes

k) Code 2-Plumbing

Flush valves not operating properly

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Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

Toilet leaking at base.

l) Code 3- Plumbing

Leaky faucets.

m) Code 3-Interior

Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling.

Casework damaged.

n) Code 1-Roof Leaks

Damage to property is occurring.

o) Code 2-Water (Exterior)

No water to facility.

p) Code 2-Water (Hot)

No hot water in portion of building listed.

q) Code 3

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

Address

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Warranty Tags

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.

B. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of the general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.14 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

A. The Contractor shall, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, provide where shown on the drawings a temporary field office, furniture, and two inch deep gravel surfaced area for use of the COR. Office and furniture shall be new.

B. The field office shall provide not less than 134 square meters (1440 gross square feet) of floor area in one unit. Installation of the office shall meet all local codes.

C. Provide office with two, 900 mm (three foot) wide exterior doors, including hardware and OSHA approved platform and stairs leading to grade.

D. Enclose the entire perimeter of the office from the floor to the ground and finish to match exterior. Provide R7 insulation and seal tight to ground with a painted 19 mm (3/4 inch) exterior grade plywood skirt.

E. Exterior finishes shall be manufacturer's standards.

F. Provide floor, wall, and roof with not less than R5 insulation.

G. Interior finishes shall consist of resilient flooring, plywood paneling or painted wallboard on walls, and acoustical tile ceilings. Interior doors may be either painted or stained.

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H. Interior shall be subdivided with full height partitions to provide one office, one toilet. Provide each space with 900 mm (three foot) wide door with master keyed locks. Section off an area with a low partition and counter for the secretary's desk.

I. Provide 750 mm (2-1/2 feet) wide by 900 mm (3 feet) high operable windows; two in each room (none required in sample room), except provide only one 600 mm (2 foot) high window in toilet room(s). Window openings shall be fitted with security bars to prevent any forced entry. The doors of field office shall have a hasp and padlock and also deadbolts keyed from both sides.

J. Provide sufficient fluorescent lighting in each room to deliver 750 lux

(70 foot-candles) of light at desk top height without the aid of daylight. Provide one light switch in each room.

K. Provide one duplex receptacle in each wall of each room. If a wall is

3.0 m (10 feet) long or more, provide two receptacles for each 3.0 m

(10 feet), or portion thereof, of wall. Provide two duplex receptacles in low partition at secretary's desk.

L. The Contractor shall provide the following:

1. Electricity, hot and cold water, and necessary utility services

(except telephone).

2. All necessary piping, power circuits network cabling, cat 5e or better cabling for phones and computers, electrical fixtures, lighting, and other items necessary to provide a habitable structure for the purpose intended. The number of network and electrical receptacles will be as per attached drawing of the field office.

3. Thermostatically controlled, centralized heating and air conditioning system designed to maintain the temperature between 21 and 27 degrees C (70 and 80 degrees F) with 50 percent relative humidity maintained during the air conditioning season.

4. One water closet, lavatory, mirror, toilet paper dispenser, paper towel dispenser, soap dispenser, towel bar, and two-prong coat hooks for each toilet room.

M. Contractor shall, for the duration of the COR occupancy, provide the following:

1. Satisfactory conditions in and around the field office and parking area.

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2. Maintenance of gravel surfaced area, including the area for parking, in an acceptable condition for vehicle and foot traffic at all times.

3. Maintenance of utility services.

4. Potable water, fuel and electric power for normal office uses, including lights, heating and air conditioning.

N. COR field office and facilities shall be relocated once after its initial installation at the Contractor's expense. Relocation consists of moving the field office and facilities to a location within the VA site designated by the COR together with providing and maintaining utilities, parking area, sanitary facilities and janitorial service in new location until completion and final acceptance of project.

O. At the completion of all work, including the punch list, the COR field office and facilities shall become the property of the Contractor and

Contractor shall remove same, including utility connections, from the

Medical Center. The site shall be restored to original condition and finished in accordance with contract requirements. Government and be left intact, including utility connections, for future use by

Department of Veterans Affairs. All 5 drawer file cabinets provided shall become the property of the Government.

P. The Contractor shall furnish floor plans for approval by the COR prior to furnishing the field office.

1.15 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.