Attachment C - Specifications 565-21-103 Build out Bldg 72.pdf

Build Out Building 72 Community Living Center

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAYETTEVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER

FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

CONTRACT NUMBER: 36C24622C0011

PROJECT NUMBER: 565-21-103

BUILD OUT COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER BUILDING 72

ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION

SPECIFICATIONS

Submitted By:

Alliance WSP Joint Venture

565-21-103

B72 COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER

ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION 04-01-22

00 01 10-1

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

00 11 21 Request for Proposal to Design Build 09-21

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 32 16.01 Architectural and Engineering CPM Schedules 03-20

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules – Major Construction Project

Design-Bid-Build

03-20

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11-21

01 32 16.16 Network Analysis Schedules (Design-Build Only) 03-20

01 32 16.17 Network Analysis Schedules – Major Design/Build

Projects

06-19

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-21

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 81 13.02 Sustainability Certification Requirements – LEED NC V4 01-21

01 81 13.21 Sustainability Certification Requirements – GREEN

GLOBES

01-21

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

01 91 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects General Commissioning Requirements 08-19

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

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.41 Asbestos Abatement for Total Demolition Project 01-21

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

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DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 23 00 Stressing Tendons 01-21

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

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

03 37 13 Shotcrete 01-21

03 41 13 Precast Concrete Hollow Core Planks 01-21

03 41 33 Precast Structural Pretensioned Concrete 01-21

03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete 01-21

03 51 13 Cementitious Wood Fiber Decks 01-21

03 51 16 Gypsum Concrete Roof Decks 01-21

03 52 00 Lightweight Concrete Roof Insulation 01-21

03 55 11 Gypsum Concrete Floor Decks 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-21

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 01-21

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 11-18

05 31 00 Steel Decking 01-21

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 01-21

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

05 51 00 Metal Stairs 01-21

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 01-21

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 01-21

07 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Facility Exterior Closure

Commissioning

08-19

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 01-21

07 12 00 Built-Up Bituminous Waterproofing 01-21

07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 01-21

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 01-21

07 14 21 Latex Mastic Deck Covering 01-21

07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

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07 21 23 Loose-Fill Insulation 01-21

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 01-21

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 01-21

07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 01-21

07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 02-21

07 31 26 Slate Shingles 01-21

07 31 29.13 Wood Shingles 01-21

07 32 13 Clay Roof Tiles 01-21

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 01-21

07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 12-21

07 51 13.11 Hot-Applied Built-Up Asphalt Roofing 12-21

07 51 13.13 Cold-Applied Built-Up Asphalt Roofing 12-21

07 52 16.11 Cold Adhesive Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing

12-21

07 52 16.12 Hot-Mopped Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified

Bituminous Membrane Roofing

12-21

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 01-21

07 54 16 Ethylene Interpolymer (KEE) Roofing 01-21

07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing 12-18

07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 01-21

07 56 00 Fluid-Applied Roofing 01-21

07 57 13 Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roofing 12-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 61 16 Batten Seam Copper Roofing 01-21

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21

07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 11 73 Sliding Metal Fire Doors 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 04-22

08 32 13 ICU Sliding Glass Doors 01-21

08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 01-21

08 33 13 Coiling Counter Doors 01-21

08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 01-21

08 34 59 Vault Doors and Day Gates 01-21

08 35 13.13 Accordion Folding Doors 01-21

08 36 13 Sectional Doors 01-21

08 38 16 Flexible Traffic Doors 01-21

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21

08 42 33 Revolving Door Entrances 01-21

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 04-20

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 01-21

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08 51 13.11 Side-Hinged Aluminum Windows 01-21

08 51 23 Steel Windows 01-21

08 51 69.11 Aluminum Storm Windows 01-21

08 56 19 Pass Windows 01-21

08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 01-21

08 56 59 Service and Teller Window Units 01-21

08 56 66 Detention Window Screens 01-21

08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 04-22

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 01-21

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 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 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 01-21

09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 01-21

09 26 00 Veneer Plastering 01-21

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 54 23 Linear Metal Ceilings 01-21

09 63 13 Brick Flooring 01-21

09 63 40 Stone Flooring 01-21

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 66 13 Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring 01-21

09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 01-21

09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 12-21

09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Resin Composition) Mortar Flooring

(RES-3)

01-21

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

09 67 23.50 Resinous Terrazzo Flooring (RES-5) 01-21

09 67 23.60 Resinous Urethane and Epoxy Mortar Flooring (RES-6A and

RES 6B)

01-21

09 68 00 Carpeting 01-21

09 68 21 Athletic Carpeting 01-21

09 69 00 Access Flooring 01-21

09 72 16 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Covering 01-21

09 72 31 Polypropylene Fabric Wall Covering 01-21

09 78 23 Phenolic Interior Wall Paneling 01-21

09 84 33 Sound-Absorbing Wall Units 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

09 94 19 Multicolor Interior Finishing 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 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 01-21

10 11 23 Tackboards 01-21

10 11 33 Glassboards (Magnetic & Non-Magnetic) 01-21

10 13 00 Directories 01-21

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 01-21

10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 01-21

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21

10 22 13 Wire Mesh Partitions 01-21

10 22 19 Demountable Partitions 01-21

10 22 26.13 Accordion Folding Partitions 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

10 75 00 Flagpoles 01-21

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 01-21

11 12 00 Parking Control Equipment 01-21

11 17 36 Package Transfer Units 01-21

11 26 00 Unit Kitchens 01-21

11 40 11 Custom Fabricated Food Service Equipment 01-21

11 40 21 Food Service Equipment-Utility Distribution System 01-21

11 41 00 Food Storage Equipment 01-21

11 41 21 Walk-In Coolers and Freezers 01-21

11 44 00 Food Cooking Equipment 01-21

11 48 00 Cleaning and Disposal Equipment 01-21

11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods 01-21

11 53 23 Laboratory Refrigerators 01-21

11 53 53 Biological Safety Cabinets Laminar Airflow Stations 01-21

11 53 61 Custom Fabricated Laboratory Equipment 01-21

11 53 71 Solution Warming Cabinets 01-21

11 71 01 Medical Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 01-21

11 71 02 Laboratory Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 01-21

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 08-20

11 78 00 Mortuary Equipment 01-21

11 78 13 Mortuary Refrigerators 01-21

11 79 13 Hydrotherapy Equipment 01-21

11 82 19 Packaged Incinerators 01-21

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 22 16 Drapery Track and Accessories 01-21

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 01-21

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 01-21

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12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21

12 34 00 Manufactured Plastic Casework 01-21

12 35 70.21 Medication Cabinet 01-21

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

12 56 70.11 Suspended Table 01-21

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-21

13 17 23 Therapeutic Pools 01-21

13 17 23.11 Therapeutic Pool Accessories 01-21

13 19 13 Kennel Enclosures and Gates 01-21

13 21 29 Constant Temperature Rooms 01-21

13 21 49 Audiology Booth 01-21

13 34 19 Metal Building Systems 01-21

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 01-21

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 12 11 Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter 11-20

14 21 00 New Traction Elevator 08-20

14 21 10 Modernization of Traction Elevator 08-20

14 21 11 Traction Cartlift 03-20

14 24 00 New Hydraulic Elevator 08-20

14 24 10 Modernization of Hydraulic Elevator 08-20

14 24 11 Hydraulic Cartlift 03-20

14 24 24 Renovation Hydraulic Elevator (Custom Written by VACO)

14 26 26 Renovation Traction Elevator (Custom Written by VACO)

14 91 33 Gravity Soiled Linen Chutes 08-20

14 91 82 Gravity Trash Chutes 03-20

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Fire Suppression

Systems

08-19

21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems 06-15

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 01-15

21-22-00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 05-15

21-30-13 Electric-Driven, Fire Pumps 05-15

21-30-16 Diesel-Driven, Fire Pumps 05-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-20

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22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 08-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 12 16 Facility Elevated, Potable-Water Storage Tanks 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 09-20

22 13 29 Sanitary Sewerage Pumps 09-20

22 13 29.13 Wet-Pit Mounted, Vertical Sewerage Pumps 09-20

22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewerage Pump Units 09-20

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15

22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15

22 14 33 Packaged, Pedestal Drainage Pump Units 09-15

22 14 36 Packaged, Submersible, Drainage Pump Units 09-15

22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 09-20

22 31 11 Water Softeners 09-15

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 09-20

22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters 09-20

22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 42 26 Commercial Disposers 09-15

22 61 13.74 Dental Compressed-Air Piping 09-20

22 61 19.74 Dental Compressed-Air Equipment 09-20

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 62 19.74 Dental Vacuum and Evacuation Equipment 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare

Facilities

09-20

22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment 09-15

22 67 21 Water Dealkalizing System 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam

Generation

04-20

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 04-22

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 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 03-22

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

23 05 93.01 DVA/USACE Projects Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

11-21

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 04-22

23 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of HVAC Systems 08-19

23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant 04-20

23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant 03-22

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23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 04-20

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 04-20

23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 09-21 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 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20

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 38 13 Commercial-Kitchen Hoods 02-20

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20

23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment 03-22 23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 04-20 23 52 25 Low-Pressure Water Heating Boilers 11-21 23 52 28 Low-Pressure Steam Boilers 11-21 23 52 33 Water Tube Boilers 03-22

23 52 39 Fire Tube Boilers 03-22

23 56 00 Solar Energy Heating System 03-20

23 57 33 Geothermal Energy – Direct Use (Heating Applications) 03-20

23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 03-20

23 65 00 Cooling Towers 03-20

23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 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 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-20

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-20

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-20

23 81 46 Water-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-20

23 81 49 Ground-Source Heat Pump 03-20

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-20

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

23 84 00 Humidity Control Equipment 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

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 36 Wireways for Radiology Equipment 01-18

26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems 01-18

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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 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Electrical Systems 08-19

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 11 16 Secondary Unit Substations 01-18

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear 01-17

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 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 01-17

26 23 13 Generator Paralleling Controls 01-17

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 24 19 Motor Control Centers 01-18

26 25 11 Busways 01-17

26 26 00 Power Distribution Units for Static Uninterruptible

Power Systems

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 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 01-17

26 35 26 Harmonic Filters 01-18

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 42 00 Cathodic Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 55 71 Medical and Surgical Lighting Fixtures 01-18

26 56 00 Exterior 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 05 61 Leased Space, Communication Equipment and Systems 06-15

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Communications

Systems

08-19

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

27 31 00 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment 06-15

27 31 31 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment -

Extension

06-15

27 32 41 Two-Way Radio Equipment and Systems 10-18

27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 06-15

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18

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27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

27 52 41 Miscellaneous Medical Systems 06-15

27 53 19 Distributed Radio Antenna (Within Building) Equipment and System

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

28 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems

08-19

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

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

28 13 53 Security Access Detection 09-11

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

28 52 31 Emergency Call System 06-15

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

31 32 23 Pressure Grouting Soil Stabilization 10-12

31 62 00 Driven Piles 10-12

31 63 16 Auger Cast Grout Piles 10-12

31 63 26 Drilled Caissons 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 14 16 Brick Unit Paving 08-16

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 06-18

32 31 40 High Security Fences and Gates 08-16

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-16

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

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DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16

33 08 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects Commissioning of Site Utility

Systems

08-19

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution 10-11

33 63 00 Steam Energy Distribution 09-17

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers 04-18

34 75 13.13 Active Vehicle Barriers 08-16

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

48 14 00 Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation System 10-17

48 15 00 Wind Energy Electrical Power Generation System 10-17

48 16 23 Geothermal Energy Electrical Power Generation System 10-17

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

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 565-21-103 BUILD

OUT BUILDLING 72 COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of ALLIANCE | WSP JV, 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 Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection.

Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

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2. Unit-price items will only be used when their use is directed by the Project Manager. When using unit-price items insert FAR clause 52.215-26 in the contract specifications.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Build Out BLDG 72: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing components or features, and construction of certain other items.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: BASE BID except Medical Gas and related design

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.

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

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

Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including 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. See

Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

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

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

Officer upon request.

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

Contracting Officer.

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

VA.

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

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

2. A limited number of 2 to 5 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.

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

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B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the

Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

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

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

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

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01 00 00 -6 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. Phasing:

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

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a post in ground fixed chain link construction fence, 2.4m (eight 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

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01 00 00 -7 spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. The bottom of the fence post shall extend 0.3m (1 foot) below grade. Repair and remove the fence when directed by COR. All fences shall have vision impairment screening.

J. 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 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.

K. 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.

L. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

Service, of the building 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:

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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" (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.

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

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

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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.

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

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01 00 00 -11 permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The 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

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01 00 00 -12 or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS"

(FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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

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

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

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d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

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

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and

Maintenance manuals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the

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

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

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

Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

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

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

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

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

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service

Requirements:

E. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting

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

Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of

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01 00 00 -16 priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

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

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

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

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

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

a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems

Fire suppression systems.

Fire alarm system(s).

b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c) Code 1 Doors

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

1) Interior, exterior personnel doors or…