Attachment A - Specifications (combined).pdf

CONSTRUCT PRIMARY CARE SERVICES MINOR

VAMC MATHER, CALIFORNIA

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements

01 32 16.15 Project Schedule

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

01 35 26 Safety Requirements

01 42 19 01 45 00

Reference Standards Quality Control

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements

01 81 13.01 Sustainable Certification Requirements

01 81 13.02 LEED Scorecard - Primary Care - VA Mather

01 81 13.03 LEED GPChecklist - NCv3 - Primary Care - VA Mather

01 81 13.04 LEED Matrix - Primary Care - VA Mather

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 00 Geotechnical Report Combined

02 21 13 Site Surveys

02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

03 53 00 Concrete Topping

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing

05 31 00 Steel Decking

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

05 51 00 Metal Framing Stairs

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 06 60 Translucent Resin Panel System

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing

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06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing

07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation

07 26 00 Vapor Retarders

07 27 14 Self Adheard Sheet Air Barriers

07 27 26 Fluid Applied Membrane Air Barrier Vapor Permeable

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal

07 72 00 Roof Accessories

07 84 00 Firestopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors

08 30 00 Smoke Containment System

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts

08 42 10 All Glass Entrances

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows

08 71 00 Door Hardware

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators

08 80 00 Glazing

08 87 33 Decorative Film

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering

09 29 00 Gypsum Board

09 30 13 Ceramic/ Porcelain Tiling

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring

09 68 00 Carpeting

09 72 31 Polypropylene Fabric Wall Covering

09 77 20 Fiberglass Reinforced Wall Panels

09 84 54 Sound Barrier Mullion Trim Cap

09 91 00 Painting

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10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards

10 14 00 Signage

10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

10 82 00 Green Screen Trellis

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades

12 36 00 Countertops

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 24 00 Hydraulics Elevators

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet Pipe Sprinkler System

21 30 13 Electric Driven Fire Pumps

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Equipment

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage

22 14 29 Sump Pumps

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment

23 05 23 General Duty Valves Water Base Fire Suppresion Pipping

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps

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23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings

23 34 00 HVAC Fans

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units

23 81 43 Air Source Unitary Heat Pumps

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units

23 82 16 Air Coils

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems

26 09 23 Lighting Controls

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers

26 24 16 Panelboards

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

26 29 11 Motor Controllers

26 51 00 Interior Lighting

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems

27 10 00 Control Communication and Signal Wiring

27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings

27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security-

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security-

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security-

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems-

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System

28 23 00 Video Surveillance

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill

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DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

32 17 23 Pavement Markings

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation

32 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

DRAWING

NUMBER

GENERAL

GI0.00 COVER SHEET

GI0.001 DRAWING INDEX

GI0.01 ABBREVIATIONS, MATERIALS AND SYMBOLS

GI0.02 PROJECT INFORMATION, APPLICABLE CODES AND

GENERAL NOTES

GI0.03 PROGRAM AREA PHASE MATRIX

GI0.04 FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR FIRE SAFETY, EXIT PLANS AND

FIRE RATING SCHEDULE

GI0.05 FIRST AND SECOND ACCESSIBILITY PLAN

GI0.06 REFERENCE - ACCESSIBILITY GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GI0.07 ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

GI0.08 CONTRACTOR STAGING LOCATION PLANS

AG1.1 SIGNAGE PLAN

AG1.2 SIGNAGE SCHEDULE

AG1.3 SIGNAGE PLANS AND SCHEDULES

AG1.4 CODE SIGNS

AG1.5 SIGNAGE PLANS AND SCHEDULES

CIVIL

C001 GENERAL NOTES

C002 EXISTING CONDITIONS

C003 EXISTING UNDERGROUND CONDITIONS

CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN

CP101 LAYOUT PLAN

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CP102 GRADING PLAN

CP103 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN

CP501 DETAILS

CP502 DETAILS

CU101 UTILITY PLAN

LANDSCAPE

LP-1 PLANTING PLAN, NOTES, LEGEND AND DETAILS

LI-1 IRRIGATION PLAN

LI-2 IRRIGATION DETAILS

LI-3 IRRIGATION DETAILS

LI-4 IRRIGATION WATER USE CALCULATIONS AND WATERING

SCHEDULE

STRUCTURAL

S000 GENERAL INFORMATION

S001 MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

SB101 FOUNDATION PLAN

SD101 SECOND FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

SF101 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S501 TYPICAL CONCRETE SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S502 TYPICAL STEEL SECTION AND DETAILS

S503 FOUNDATION SECTION AND DETAILS

S504 FLOOR FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S505 ROOF FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

S506 FRAME ELEVATIONS SECTIONS AND DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

AS1.0 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN

AS1.1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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AS1.1A9 FIRST FLOOR ADD #9

AS1.1A FIRST FLOOR PLAN - EAST

AS1.1B FIRST FLOOR PLAN - WEST

AS1.1S FIRST FLOOR - SLAB PLAN

AS1.2 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

AS1.2.A1 SECOND FLOOR - ADD #1 SOUTH ROOMS

AS1.2.A2 SECOND FLOOR - ADD #2 NORTH ROOMS

AS1.2A SECOND FLOOR PLAN - EAST

AS1.2B SECOND FLOOR PLAN - WEST

AS1.2S SECOND FLOOR - SLAB PLAN

AS1.5A ROOF PLAN - EAST

AS1.5B ROOF PLAN - WEST

AS1.5S ROOF - SLAB PLAN

AS2.1A FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE LAYOUT PLAN -

EAST

AS2.1B FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE LAYOUT PLAN -

WEST

AS2.2A SECOND FLOOR EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE LAYOUT

PLAN - EAST

AS2.2B SECOND FLOOR EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE LAYOUT

PLAN - WEST

AS3.0.A ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING - EAST ELEVATION

AS3.0.B ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING - SOUTHEAST ELEVATION

AS3.1 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS3.2 BUILDING SECTIONS

AS3.3 EXTERIOR WALL SECTION

AS4.1 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND TYPICAL MOUNTING DETAILS

AS4.2 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS4.3 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

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AS4.4 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS4.5 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS4.6 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS4.7 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS4.8 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS4.10A TOILET ROOM INTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND ENLARGED

PLANS

AS4.11A TOILET ROOM INTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND ENLARGED

PLANS

AS5.1A FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - EAST

AS5.1A.A5 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN – ADD #5 WOOD

CEILING

AS5.1B FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - WEST

AS5.2 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN BASE BID

AS5.2A.A1 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - ADD #1

SOUTH ROOMS

AS5.2A.A2 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - ADD #2

NORTH ROOMS

AS5.2A.A6 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - ADD #6

SOFFITS

AS5.2A.A12 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - ADD #12 EAST

AS5.2B.A12 SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - ADD #12

WEST

AS6.1 STAIR NO. 1 - PLANS AND SECTIONS

AS6.2 STAIR NO. 2 - PLANS AND SECTIONS

AS6.3 STAIR, GUARDRAIL, HANDRAIL DETAILS

AS6.4 ELEVATOR PLAN AND SECTIONS

AS6.5 ELEVATOR DETAILS

AS7.0 WATERPROOFING DETAILS

AS7.1 EXTERIOR CURTAIN WALL / STOREFRONT ENLARGED

DETAILS

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AS7.2 EXTERIOR DETAILS

AS7.3 EXTERIOR DETAILS

AS7.4 TYPICAL ROOF DETAILS

AS7.5 EXTERIOR DETAILS

AS7.6 METAL PANEL DETAILS

AS7.8 EXTERIOR GATE & FENCE DETAILS

AS8.1A PARTITION SCHEDULE, FRAMING AND BACKING SCHEDULE

AS8.1B TYPICAL PARTITION DETAILS

AS8.1C TYPICAL PARTITION DETAILS

AS8.2 DOOR SCHEDULE

AS8.3 DOOR DETAILS

AS8.4 FIRE RATED WINDOW AND DOOR DETAILS

AS8.5 TYPICAL CEILING DETAILS

AS8.6 INTERIOR DETAILS - CEILING

AS8.7 CASEWORK SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

AS9.1 FINISH SCHEDULE

AS9.2 INTERIOR DETAILS

AS9.3 FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN - EAST

AS9.4 FIRST FLOOR FINISH PLAN - WEST

AS9.5A SECOND FLOOR FINISH PLAN - EAST

AS9.5B SECOND FLOOR FINISH PLAN - WEST

AS9.6.A1 SECOND FLOOR FINISHED PLAN - ADD #1 SOUTH ROOMS

AS9.6.A2 SECOND FLOOR FINISHED PLAN - ADD #2 NORTH ROOMS

AS9.6A.A15 SECOND FLOOR FINISH PLAN - EAST - ADD #15

AS9.6B.A15 SECOND FLOOR FINISH PLAN - WEST - ADD #15

MECHANICAL

M-001 GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

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M-100 SITE PIPING PLAN AND SECTION

M-101 FIRST FLOOR HVAC PLAN

M-101.1 FIRST FLOOR HVAC EQUIPMENT PLAN

M-102 FIRST FLOOR PIPING PLAN AND SECTION

M-103 SECOND FLOOR HVAC PLAN AND SECTIONS

M-103.1 SECOND FLOOR HVAC EQUIPMENT PLAN

M-103A MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR HVAC PLAN - ADD #14

M-104 MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR PIPING PLAN - BASE

M-104.A MECHANICAL SECOND FLOOR PIPING PLAN - ADD #14

M-105 ROOF HVAC PLAN AND SECTIONS

M-105.A MECHANICAL ROOF HVAC PLAN - ADD #14

M-106 ROOF PIPING PLAN AND SECTIONS

M-106.A MECHANICAL ROOF PIPING PLAN - ADD #14

M-107 (E) B702 ENERGY CENTER PIPING PLAN AND 3D VIEWS -

NEW WORK

M-108 FIRST FLOOR ZONING PLAN

M-109 SECOND FLOOR ZONING PLAN

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-504 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-505 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MC-601 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MC-602 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

MC-603 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-601 AIR FLOW DIAGRAM

M-602 HW SYSTEM FLOW DIAGRAM

M-603 CHW SYSTEM FLOW DIAGRAM

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M-604 CHW & HW PIPING DIAGRAMS

M-605 HW PIPING RISER DIAGRAM AND 3D VIEWS

M-701 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

M-702 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

M-901 ROOF EQUIPMENT 3D VIEWS

M-902 ROOF PIPING 3D VIEW

PIPING

P-001

GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

P-101 FIRST FLOOR SANITARY SEWER & STORM DRAIN PLAN

P-102 FIRST FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER PLAN

P-103 SECOND FLOOR SANITARY SEWER & STORM DRAIN PLAN

P-104 SECOND FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER PLAN

P-105 PLUMBING ROOF PLAN AND 3D VIEW

P-501 PIPING DETAILS

P-502 PIPING DETAILS

PC-601 DOMESTIC WATER CONTROLS DIAGRAM

P-601 PIPING SCHEDULES

P-602 WASTE/VENT AND STORM WATER RISER DIAGRAMS

P-603 DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAM

P-901 SANITARY SEWER, VENT AND STORM DRAIN ISOMETRICS

P-902 SANITARY SEWER & VENT ISOMETRICS

P-903 DOMESTIC WATER ISOMETRICS

P-904 DOMESTIC WATER ISOMETRICS

ELECTRICAL

E-001

GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ED-101 DEMOLITION PLAN

E-101 SITE PLAN

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E-101.1 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL ROOMS LOCATION

E-101.2 NEW WORK AREA PLAN

EP-101 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN

EP-101A FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN BID ADD ALTS

EP-101.1 FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT POWER PLAN

EP-101.2 ENLARGED PLANS

EP-102 SECOND FLOOR POWER PLAN

EP-102A SECOND FLOOR POWER PLAN BID ADD ALTS

EP-102.1 SECOND FLOOR EQUIPMENT POWER PLAN

EP-103 EQUIPMENT POWER PLAN

EP-104 GROUNDING PLAN

EL-101 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN

EL-101A FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN BID ADD ALTS

EL-102 SECOND FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN

EL-102A SECOND FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN BID ADD ALTS

EL-103 ROOF LIGHTING PLAN

E-601 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM, EQUIPMENT SYSTEM AND LIFE

SAFETY

E-602 NORMAL/CRITICAL POWER NW SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E-603 LIGHTING CONTROL DIAGRAMS

E-701 PANEL SCHEDULE

E-702 LIGHT FIXTURE SCHEDULE

SECURITY

QV101 FIRST FLOOR VIDEO AND DOOR SECURITY PLAN

QV102 SECOND FLOOR VIDEO AND DOOR SECURITY PLAN

FIRE ALARM

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FA-001 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS

EQUIP. SCHEDULE

FA-101 FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN

FA-102 SECOND FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN

FA-601 RISER DIAGRAM

PA-101 PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM FLOOR PLAN

FIRE PROTECTION

FP-0 GENERAL NOTES

FP-1 SITE PLAN

FP-2 1ST FLOOR CEILING PLAN

FP-2.1 1ST FLOOR PIPING PLAN

FP-3 2ND FLOOR CEILING PLAN

FP-3.1 2ND FLOOR PIPING PLAN

FP-4 SECTIONS AND DETAILS

FP-5 BRACE DETAILS

FP-5.1 DETAILS

FP-6 FIRE PUMP

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

T-0001 DRAWING INDEX, LEGEND, GENERAL NOTES AND

ABBREVIATIONS

T-1000 TECHNOLOGY OVERALL SITE PLAN

T-1001 TECHNOLOGY WORK AREA OUTLET PLAN - 1ST FLOOR

T-1002 TECHNOLOGY WORK AREA OUTLET PLAN - 2ND FLOOR

T-1003 TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY PLAN 1ST FLOOR

T-1004 TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY PLAN 2ND FLOOR

T-1005 TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY PLAN 1ST FLOOR

T-1006 TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY PLAN - ADD #1 SOUTH ROOMS

2ND FLOOR

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T-1007 TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY PLAN - ADD #2 NORTH ROOMS

2ND FLOOR

T-4001 TECHNOLOGY ENLARGED IDF ROOM - 1ST FLOOR

T-4002 TECHNOLOGY RACK ELEVATION IDF ROOM - 1ST FLOOR

T-4003 TECHNOLOGY ENLARGED IDF ROOM - 2ND FLOOR

T-4004 TECHNOLOGY RACK ELEVATION IDF ROOM - 2ND FLOOR

T-5001 TECHNOLOGY SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

T-6001 TELECOM DETAILS

T-6002 TELECOM DETAILS

T-6003 TELECOM DETAILS

T-6004 TELECOM DETAILS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 COR'S FIELD OFFICE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

EQUIPMENT

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the construction of a new 14,857 BGSF

(Building Gross Square Feet) Type II, two stories new building for Primary

Care, compensation and pension, and VA/DOD integrated disability examination systems (IDES) programs, building 642 at the department of

Veterans Affairs, VA Mather campus, 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, California 95655 as required drawings and specifications.

B. Visit to the site by Bidders will only be allowed in conjunction with the pre-bid conference. The date, time, and location of the pre-bid conference and site visit is detailed in the solicitation.

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

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by the contractor, the contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to allow COR witnessing of testing laboratory personnel proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: SITE PREPARATION AND

CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 14,857 BGSF BUILDING: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, utilities installation necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

1. ITEM II, Electrical Work: Consist of the installation of a new electrical system fed from existing B650, including normal power, power for life safety and for equipment as outlined in the electrical drawings. Work includes: all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including power distribution, interior and exterior lighting, light control panel and fire alarm system.

2. ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing, for new restrooms and examination rooms.

Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including new chilled water supply and return piping, new heating hot water piping, new fire sprinkler system, new heating ventilation and air conditioning system, new plumbing and process gases.

B. Add Number 1:

1. Add South rooms with shared medical appointment room on 2nd floor including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and HVAC distribution.

C. Add Number 2:

1. Add North rooms on 2nd Floor including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and HVAC distribution.

D. Add Number 3:

1. Add Exterior Sunshades.

2. Add Vinyl wall images

3. Add Signage and Directory

4. Add patient lift System

E. Add Number 4: Add Vestibule at first floor on east elevation including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and HVAC distribution.

F. Add Number 5:

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1. Add suspended wood Plank ceiling system on first Floor and remove soffit walls on second floor, including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and HVAC distribution.

G. Add Number 6:

1. Add soffits to on level 2 public space

H. Add Number 7:

1. Add irrigation system.

I. Add Number 8:

1. Add Ceramic floor tile to bathroom in lieu of Seamless vinyl flooring.

2. Add ceramic wall tile to bathrooms in lieu of vinyl FRP.

3. Add lockers

J. Add Number 9:

1. Add Casework with sinks in 1st floor exam rooms including plumbing to sinks.

K. Add Number 10:

1. Add Elevator equipment and car including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and HVAC distribution.

L. Add Number 11:

1. Add Security Cameras including power and control cabling.

2. Add Key Card components including power and control cabling.

3. Add PA system including power and control cabling.

M. Add Number 12:

1. Add 6,000 sq. ft. of suspended ceiling on 2nd floor including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and HVAC distribution.

N. Add Number 13:

1. Add ceiling grid including sprinklers, power distribution, HVAC distribution, and lighting on second floor.

O. Add Number 14:

1. Add Mechanical HVAC main duct work, flex ducts, diffusers, VAV boxes and associated piping and controls on 2nd floor.

2. Add Mechanical HVAC Air handling for second floor associated piping, controls, duct work, sound traps, and air flow measuring stations on roof.

P. Add Number 15:

1. Add 6,000 sq. ft. of vinyl seamless flooring on 2nd floor.

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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.

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. Guards: N/A

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D. Key Control:

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

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

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

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

Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project.

Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

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

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

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

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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.

F. Records Management Requirements: The following standard items relate to records generated in executing the contract and should be included in a typical Electronic Information Systems (EIS) procurement contract:

1. Citations to pertinent laws, codes and regulations such as 44 U.S.C chapters 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C.

552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part

1228.

2. Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S. Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest.

3. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government

IT equipment and/or Government records.

4. Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of

1974 or that which is generally protected by the Freedom of

Information Act.

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5. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any

Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

6. The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract.

7. The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data.

8. Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.].

9. No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701.

Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules.

10. Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in

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01 00 00 - 8 support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, this contract. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information.

G. 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. The contractor shall only park within its construction designated area of work. Offsite parking is allowed. Permission to park onsite can be approved on a case by case basis if and only if there are reasons that benefit the govt or the project.

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 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.

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C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

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

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

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

E. Workmen 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 Department of

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work

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01 00 00 - 10 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:

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

To insure 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.

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In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR three weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, as follows:

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Medical Centers operations will not be hindered.

Contractor shall permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc to facilitate patient and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

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

J. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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 a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C

(40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

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2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans

Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

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.

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

COR, in writing, 21 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

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01 00 00 - 13 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 21 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.

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

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.

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR 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.

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS".

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:

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1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures;

and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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 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

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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 workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the

Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL

CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

- Refer to FAR clause, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in

General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

(NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices.

The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

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1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR.

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

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

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

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

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" and

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the

Contractor.

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1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by list Civil

Engineer “BFK Engineers “ and Geotechnical Consultants

“MatriScope Engineering Laboratories”.

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits.

Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Medical Center, and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. Government does not…