ATTACHMENT B-658-19-103-RenovateSurgicalSuitePhaseII - Specs - Volume 1.pdf

BID DOCUMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME I

DIV 00 – DIV 09

RENOVATE SURGICAL SUITE – PHASE II

Project No. 658-19-103

Salem VA Medical Center

Salem, VA

1040 Kings Highway North

Suite 700

Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034

(856) 429-4000

December 30, 2025

Department of Veterans Affairs

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PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS & ACCREDITATIONS

ENGINEER OF RECORD /

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

12/30/2025

JOSEPH H. TROST

NO.

20251230

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CIVIL ENGINEERING ARCHITECTURE FIRE SUPPRESSION / FIRE ALARM

MILLER-REMICK LLC CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 05-21 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21 01 33 23.10 Submittal Register

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 00.10 QCR Example Form

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 01-21 02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 65 00 Underground Storage Tank Removal 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-21

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

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

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06 65 00 Plastic Simulated Wood Trim

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21 07 21 19 Spray Foam Insulation

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 01-21 07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 02-21 07 32 00 Composite Roof Tiles

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 01-21 07 42 43 Composite Wall Panels

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 01-21 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 01-21 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 01-21 08 32 13 ICU Sliding Glass Doors 01-21 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21 08 56 59 Service and Teller Window Units 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21 08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09.67.23.40 Resinous Poured In Place Resilient Flooring (RES-4) 01-21 09 68 00 Carpeting 01-21 09 91 00 Painting 01-21 09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for Walls, Ceilings, Wallboard, and Block CMU (RES-W1, RES-W2) 01-21

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DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 01-20 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

01-14

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 02-16

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15 22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 02-20

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

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

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23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 04-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20 23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 03-20 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20 23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 01-17 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 01-18 26 13 16 Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches 01-17 26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 01-18 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 32 13 Engine Generators 01-18 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

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27 31 31 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment - Extension

06-15

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18 27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

DRAWING NO. TITLE

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 BUILDING REGULATION DATA & ICRA NOTES

GI003 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - OVERALL

GI004 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - BID DEDUCT

GI005 SMOKE COMPARTMENT & SUITE PLANS - FIRST FLOOR

GI006 OCCUPANT LOAD PLAN - FIRST FLOOR

CIVIL

C-100 EXISITING CONDITIONS

C-110 DEMOLITION & EROSION CONTROL PLANS

C-200 SITE LAYOUT & WATERLINE PROFILE

C-400 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL NOTES

C-401 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

C-402 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

C-500 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

C-501 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

S-001 ABBREVIATIONS & NOTES

S-002 NOTES

SS101 SITE PLAN

SS501 SECTIONS & DETAILS

P1-SF101 BASEMENT PLAN - PHASE 1

P1-SF111 FRAMING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 1

P1-SF121 FRAMING PLAN - ROOF, PHASE 1

P1-SF123 DUNNAGE FRAMING PLAN - ROOF, PHASE 1

P2-SF122 FRAMING PLAN - 2ND FLOOR, PHASE 2

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SF151 FRAMING PLAN - 5TH FLOOR ROOF

S-501 SECTIONS & DETAILS

S-502 SECTIONS & DETAILS

S-503 SECTIONS & DETAILS

S-504 SECTIONS & DETAILS

S-505 SECTIONS & DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

A-001 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS, LEGENDS, NOTES & WALL

TYPE SCHEDULE

A-010 PHASING PLANS - FIRST FLOOR - OVERALL

A-011 ICRA PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1

A-012 ICRA PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2

A-013 ICRA PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 3

A-014 ICRA PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 4

AD100 DEMOLITION PLAN - BASEMENT

AE100 NEW WORK PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - OVERALL

AC100 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - OVERALL

AI100 FINISH PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - OVERALL

AE110 DEMOLITION, NEW WORK, & RELFECTED CEILING PLANS

- FIRST FLOOR - BID DEDUCT

AE111 FINISH PLAN & SCHEDULE - FIRST FLOOR - BID

DEDUCT

P1-AD100 DEMOLITION PLANS - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1

P1-AE100 NEW WORK PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1

P1-AC100 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1

P1-AQ100 EQUIPMENT PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1

P1-AI100 FINISH PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1

P2-AD100 DEMOLITION PLANS - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2

P2-AE100 NEW WORK PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2

P2-AE101 NEW WORK PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2 (NORTH)

P2-AC100 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2

P2-AC101 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2

(NORTH)

P2-AQ100 EQUIPMENT PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2

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P2-AQ101 EQUIPMENT PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2 (NORTH)

P2-AI100 FINISH PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2

P2-AI101 FINISH PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2 (NORTH)

P3-AD100 DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 3

P3-AE100 NEW WORK PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 3

P3-AC100 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 3

P3-AQ100 EQUIPMENT PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 3

P3-AI100 FINISH PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 3

P4-AD100 DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 4

P4-AE100 NEW WORK PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 4

P4-AC100 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 4

P4-AQ100 EQUIPMENT PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 4

P4-AI100 FINISH PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 4

AE300 NEW WORK / ROOF PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

AE301 OVERALL ROOF & PENTHOUSE FLOOR PLAN

AE400 ELEVATIONS

AE500 BULDING SECTION & CEILING DETAILS

AE510 SECTIONS & DETAILS

AE600 DOOR & WINDOW ELEVATIONS, DOOR SCHEDULES &

DETAILS

AE610 FINISH LEGEND & INTERIOR DETAILS

AI800 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI801 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI810 CASEWORK DETAILS

AI811 CASEWORK DETAILS

FIRE SUPPRESSION

FX001 COVER SHEET

FX101 NEW WORK PLAN - GENERATOR BUILDING

P1-FK101 DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1

P1-FX101 NEW WORK PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1

P2-FK101 DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2

P2-FX101 NEW WORK PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2

P3-FK101 DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 3

P3-FX101 NEW WORK PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 3

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P4-FK101 DEMOLITION PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 4

P4-FX101 NEW WORK PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 4

FX501 DETAILS

PLUMBING

P-001 ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES & SYMBOLS

P1-PD111 DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 1

P1-P-111 NEW WORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 1

P1-P-112 NEW WORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 1

P1-P-113 NEW WORK PLAN - MECHANICAL ROOM, PHASE 1

P2-PD111 DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2 (SOUTH)

P2-PD112 DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2 (NORTH)

P2-P-111 NEW WORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2 (SOUTH)

P2-P-112 NEW WORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2 (NORTH)

P3-PD111 DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 3

P3-P-111 NEW WORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 3

P4-PD111 DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 4

P4-P-111 NEW WORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 4

P-501 DETAILS

P-502 DETAILS

P-601 ISOMETRIC DIAGRAM MEDICAL GAS

P-602 ISOMETRIC DIAGRAM DOMESTIC WATER

P-603 ISOMETRIC DIAGRAM SANITARY & VENT

P-701 SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

M-001 ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES & SYMBOLS

MD601 DEMOLITION - CHILLED WATER FLOW DIAGRAM

P1-MD100 PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN - SUB BASEMENT, PHASE 1

P1-MD101 DEMOLITION PLAN - BASEMENT, PHASE 1

P1-MD102 DEMOLITION PLAN - BASEMENT GENERATOR, PHASE 1

P1-MD103 DEMOLITION PLAN - BASEMENT, PHASE 1

P1-MD111 DEMOLITION DUCTWORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 1

P1-MD112 DEMOLITION PLAN - MECHANICAL ROOM, PHASE 1

P1-MD121 DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN, PHASE 1

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P1-MH101 DUCTWORK PLAN - BASEMENT, PHASE 1

P1-MH111 DUCTWORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 1

P1-MH112

P1-MH121

DUCTWORK PLAN - MECHANICAL ROOM, PHASE 1

DUCTWORK PLAN - ROOF, PHASE 1

P1-MP100

P1-MP102

PIPING PLAN - SUB-BASEMENT

PIPING PLAN - BASEMENT GENERATOR, PHASE 1

P1-MP103 PIPING PLAN - BASEMENT CHILLER, PHASE 1

P1-MP111

P1-MP112

PIPING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 1

PIPING PLAN - MECHANICAL ROOM, PHASE 1

P2-MD111 DEMOLITION DUCTWORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2

P2-MD112 DEMOLITION DUCKWORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2

(NORTH)

P2-MD113 DEMOLITION PLAN - MECHANICAL ROOM, PHASE 2

P2-MH111 DUCTWORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2 (SOUTH)

P2-MH112 DUCTWORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2 (NORTH)

P2-MH113 DUCTWORK PLAN - MECHANICAL ROOM, PHASE 2

P2-MH121 DUCTWORK PLAN - ROOF, PHASE 2

P2-MP111 PIPING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2 (SOUTH)

P2-MP112 PIPING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2 (NORTH)

P2-MP113 PIPING PLAN - MECHANICAL ROOM, PHASE 2

P3-MD111 DEMOLITION DUCTWORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 3

P3-MH111 DUCTWORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 3

P3-MH112

P3-MH121

DUCTWORK PLAN - MECHANICAL ROOM, PHASE 3

DUCTWORK PLAN - ROOF, PHASE 3

P3-MP111

P3-MP112

PIPING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 3

PIPING PLAN - MECHANICAL ROOM, PHASE 3

P4-MD111 DEMOLITION DUCTWORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 4

P4-MD112

P4-MH111

DEMOLITION PLAN - MECHANICAL ROOM, PHASE 4

DUCTWORK PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 4

P4-MH121

P4-MP111

DUCTWORK PLAN - ROOF, PHASE 4

PIPING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 4

M-301 SECTIONS

M-501

M-502

DETAILS

DETAILS

M-503 DETAILS

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M-504 DETAILS

M-601 AIR FLOW DIAGRAM - PHASE 1

M-602 AIR FLOW DIAGRAM - PHASES 2 & 3

M-603 AIR FLOW DIAGRAM - PHASE 4

M-604 CHILLED WATER FLOW DIAGRAM

M-605 CHILLED WATER FLOW DIAGRAM

M-606 NO. 2 FUEL OIL FLOW DIAGRAM - GENERATORS

M-701 SCHEDULES

M-702 SCHEDULES

M-703 SCHEDULES

M-704 SCHEDULES

M-801 CONTROLS

M-802 AHU FOR SURGICAL SUITE (VAV) DIAGRAM

M-803 AHU FOR SURGICAL SUITE (VAV) POINTS SUMMARY

M-804 CONTROLS DIAGRAMS

M-805 ISOLATION PATIENT ROOM & EXHAUST FAN CONTROL

DIAGRAM

M-806 AIR COOLED CHILLER & CHILLED WATER CONTROL

DIAGRAM

M-807 AIR TERMINAL UNIT CONTROL DIAGRAM

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS

E-002 NOTES

ES101 SITE PLAN

ED111 DEMOLITION PLAN - MECHANICAL ROOM

EP111 POWER PLAN - MECHANICAL ROOM

EP121 POWER PLAN - ROOF

P1-ED101 DEMOLITION PLAN - BASEMENT, PHASE 1

P1-ED111 DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 1

P1-EL111 LIGHTING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 1

P1-EP100 POWER PLAN - SUB-BASEMENT, PHASE 1

P1-EP101 POWER PLAN - BASEMENT, PHASE 1

P1-EP102 POWER PLAN - BASEMENT, PHASE 1

P1-EP111 POWER PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 1

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P1-EY111 SYSTEMS PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 1

P2-ED111 DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2 (SOUTH)

P2-ED112 DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2 (NORTH)

P2-EL111 LIGHTING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2 (SOUTH)

P2-EL112 LIGHTING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2 (NORTH)

P2-EP111 POWER PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2 (SOUTH)

P2-EP112 POWER PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2 (NORTH)

P2-EY111 SYSTEMS PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2 (SOUTH)

P2-EY112 SYSTEMS PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 2 (NORTH)

P3-ED111 DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 3

P3-EL111 LIGHTING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 3

P3-EP111 POWER PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 3

P3-EY111 SYSTEMS PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 3

P4-ED111 DEMOLITION PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 4

P4-EL111 LIGHTING PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 4

P4-EP111 POWER PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 4

P4-EY111 SYSTEMS PLAN - 1ST FLOOR, PHASE 4

E-501 DETAILS

E-502 DETAILS

E-503 O.R. DETAILS

E-504 HYBRID O.R. DETAILS

E-505 HYBRID O.R. DETAILS

E-506 HYBRID O.R. DETAILS

E-507 HYBRID O.R. DETAILS

E-601 DEMOLITION - SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E-602 NEW WORK - SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM

E-603 TELE/DATA RISER DIAGRAM

E-701 PANEL SCHEDULES

E-702 PANEL SCHEDULES

E-703 ISOLATION PANEL SCHEDULES

E-704 SCHEDULES & LIGHTING CONTROL RISER DIAGRAM

E-705 RELAY PANEL SCHEDULES

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FIRE ALARM

FA001 COVER SHEET

FA101

P1-FD101

NEW WORK PLAN -

DEMOLITION PLAN

GENERATOR BUILDING

- FIRST FLOOR - PHASE

P1-FA101

P2-FD101

NEW WORK PLAN -

DEMOLITION PLAN

FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 1

- FIRST FLOOR - PHASE

P2-FA101 NEW WORK PLAN - FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 2

P3-FD101

P3-FA101

DEMOLITION PLAN

NEW WORK PLAN -

- FIRST FLOOR - PHASE

FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 3

P4-FD101

P4-FA101

DEMOLITION PLAN

NEW WORK PLAN -

- FIRST FLOOR - PHASE

FIRST FLOOR - PHASE 4

FA501 DETAILS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for VA Project No. 658-10-103

Renovate Surgical Suite – Phase II, renovating the surgical floor along with upgrades to the HVAC and replacement of the emergency generator and all associated systems as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Contracting Officer.

C. Offices of Miller-Remick, LLC 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. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes civil, general, HVAC, plumbing mechanical, electrical, structural, fire protection fire alarm, security demolition, construction and alterations for the renovation of the OR Suite and adjacent associated Pre-Op, PACU, Clean

Core, etc and certain other items as indicated in the Contract

Documents.

B. ALTERNATE NO. 1: BASE BID except delete all work associated with

Construction Phase 4.

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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 VA and Medical Center Policies and Procedures.

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 or COR. 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. Guards: (NOT USED)

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

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2. The General Contractor shall install all permanent cores at completion of the work. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

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”.

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.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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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 VA Medical Center Facility Manager.

3. Contractor shall comply with MCP 658-07-01 “Vehicle Registration

Parking and Transportation”.

4. Contractor shall maintain the areas they use, including mowing, trash pick-up, etc.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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

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

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

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

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

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

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

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings, and as determined by the COR. Contractors are to provide layout plan for buildings, etc., top be approved 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 Department of

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

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.

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2. 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.

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

Phase I - DEMOLISH AREAS IN EXISTING PATIENT WING AS INDICATED TO

BUILD 3 NEW OPERATING ROOMS CORRIDORS AND PART OF CLEAN CORE.

EXISTING OPERATING ROOMS AND CLEAN CORE TO REMAIN IN OPERATION THE

ENTIRE TIME. THE EXISTING LOUNGE AND BATHROOMS ARE TO BE DEMOLISHED

SO THAT THE NEW CORRIDOR CAN BE CONSTRUCTED TO ALLOW CLEAN SUPPLIES

TO REACH THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED OPERATING ROOMS IN PHASE 2.

Phase II - AT THE BEGINGING OF THE PHASE A NEW TEMPORARY CORRIDOR

FROM THE CLEAN ELEVATOR THRU THE CLEAN CORE, TO THE NEW CORRIDOR

CREATED IN PHASE 1, SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO ANY DEMOLITION.

ONCE THE CORRIDOR IS COMPLETE DEMOLISION OF EXISTING OPERATING ROOMS

2, 3, 4, 5, 6 AND REMAINING PORTIONS OF THE CLEAN CORE CAN PROCEED.

THE HYBRID OR AND THE TWO NEW OR'S BECOME OPERATIONAL. NEW OR'S 4,

5, 6, THE REMANING CLEAN CORE, AND SUPPORT ROOMS ARE BUILT OUT.

Phase III - WORK IN EXISTING OR PREP TAKES PLACE. EXISTING PACU IS

USED FOR PRE OP PREP AND RECOVERY DURING THIS PHASE. NEW OFFICES

AND STORAGE ROOM ARE BUILT OUT. EXISTING OFFICES ARE RENOVATED.

Phase IV - WORK IN EXISTING PACU TAKES PLACE. NEW OR PREP AREA IS

USED FOR PRE OP PREP AND PACU DURING THIS PHASE. OFFICES ARE BUILT

OUT AT THIS TIME.

J. Part of Bldg. 143 will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to

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Proceed 2 weeks after approval of all preconstruction submittals listed in submittal register and turned over to Contractor.

K. Building No. 143 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

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

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

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

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

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

L. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 1.83m (six 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.

M. 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.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm

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N. 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, 30 days in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center interruption time approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 60 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR. Contractor shall submit a

“Shutdown Schedule” identifying major shut downs required to be completed during construction.

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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.

O. 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.

P. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

Q. 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, areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of building.

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

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

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

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

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4).

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

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

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags 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.

a) Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261........Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262........Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous

Waste

40 CFR 263........Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761........PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172........Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

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49 CFR 173........Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173........Subpart A General

49 CFR 173........Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

49 CFR 173........Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA..............Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-

PCB-7

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

IMPROVEMENTS (FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

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

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

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

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D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

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

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

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

(FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA – SOIL CONDITIONS (NOT USED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

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

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(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading…