C28_Specifications Vol I (Biloxi Bldg 1 Reno) - 10.27.23.pdf

Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC 13605 1st Avenue North

Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: 763-412-4000 Fax: 763-412-4090

Prepared in association with the following:

IMEG Corp. & Thomas Olesak

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Systems Renovate Building 1

VA PROJECT NUMBER: 520-317x

400 VETERANS DRIVE

Biloxi, Mississippi 39531

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VOL I

ANDERSON ENGINEERING OF MN, LLC

Project Number: 15090

Issue for Construction Documents

October 27, 2023

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System VA Project 520-317X Renovate Building 1 10-27-23 400 Veterans Ave Construction Documents Biloxi, MS 39531

10.27.2023

EXP 11/30/2023

Architect of Record

10.27.2023

EXP 12/31/2024

Civil Engineer of Record

Structural Engineer of Record

10.27.2023

EXP 12/31/20242023

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 00 00.1 Construction/ Renovation Risk Assessment 01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules – Major Construction Project

Design-Bid-Build 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 09-22 01 33 23.01 Submittal Register 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-22 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 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16 03 56 00 Strengthening of Concrete with FRP Reinforcement

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16 05 31 00 Steel Decking 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

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05 51 13 Metal Stair Railings 10-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 06 60 Resin Wall Panels 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16 06 61 00 Solid Surface Trench Receptor 06 61 16 Solid Surface Fabrications

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 21 19 Foamed In Place Insulation 07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 02-16 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 02-16 07 40 00 Metal Roof and Siding Panels 10-15 07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 08-18 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 41 13 Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 08-16 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 08 78 00 Special Function Hardware 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 01 90 Paint Remover 09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 00 Specialty Moldings and Trims 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

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09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 65 36.13 Static Dissipative Resilient Tile 09 68 00 Carpeting 09 91 00 Painting 09 91 00.01 Exterior Painting 09 96 00 High Performance Resinous Wall Coatings 09 96 13 Abrasion Resistant Coatings 09 96 53 Silicone Elastomeric Coatings

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10 21 00 Toilet Compartments 12-15 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 52 23 Audio Visual Equipment Storage 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lifts 11 74 00 Dental Equipment

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 21 Sunscreen and Lightproof Shades 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 12 34 00 Integrated Patient Care Modular System 12 34 50 Laboratory Casework 12 35 70.74 Dental Casework

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 49 00 Radiation Protection

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 91 33 Laundry and Linen Chutes

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results For Fire Suppression 21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems 06-15 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

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22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 22 05 19 Meters and Gauges for Plumbing Piping 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 22 61 13.74 Dental Compressed-Air Piping 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 22 62 19.74 Dental Vacuum and Evacuation Equipment 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 08-17

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

02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 38 13 Exhaust Hoods 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

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 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 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

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26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 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 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15 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 27 31 31 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment -

Extension 06-15

27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 06-15 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-15 27 52 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15

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 09-11

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 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 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 33 10 00 Water Utilities 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

APPENDIX

Compass Headwalls (Spec Section 12 34 00) Compass Footwalls(Spec Section 12 34 00) Guldmann Patient Lifts (Spec Section 11 73 00)

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A-Dec Dental Equipment (Spec Section 11 74 00) A-Dec Dental Equipment (Spec Section 12 35 70.74) LOC Dental Lab Casework (12 34 50) Building 1 Inventory

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER

GI101 GENERAL INFORMATION

GI102 3RD FLOOR CODE ANALYSIS

GI103 4TH FLOOR CODE ANALYSIS

GI104 5TH FLOOR CODE ANALYSIS

GI105 ATTIC CODE ANALYSIS

STRUCTURAL

S001 STRUCTURAL NOTES

S002 STRUCTURAL NOTES

S003 FLOOR LOAD MAP

S004 FLOOR LOAD MAP

SF090 PILE MONITORING PLAN

SF100 3RD FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

SF110 4TH FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

SF120 5TH FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

SF130 ATTIC FRAMING PLAN

S140 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

S141 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

S142 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

S143 FRP REPAIR DETAILS

S150 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

S151 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

S160 PHOTO LOCATION PLAN

S161 PHOTO LOCATION PLAN

S162 PHOTO LOCATION PLAN

S163 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PHOTOS

S164 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PHOTOS

S165 STRUCTURAL REPAIR PHOTOS

S401 STRUCTURAL NOTES - WATER INTRUSION

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S402 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

S403 BUILDING ELEVATIONS

S404 WINDOW OPENING TYPES

S405 WINDOW OPENING TYPES

S406 PUNCHED WINDOW ATTACHMENTS

S407 WALL SECTIONS

S408 ENLARGED WALL SECTIONS - CURTAINWALL

ARCHITECTURAL

CS100 SITE PLAN

AD101 DEMOLITION - 1ST FLOOR PLAN

AD102 DEMOLITION - 2ND FLOOR PLAN

AD103 DEMOLITION - 3RD FLOOR PLAN

AD104 DEMOLITION - 4TH & 5TH FLOOR PLAN

AD105 DEMOLITION - ATTIC & ROOF PLAN

AD202 DEMOLITION - EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AD203 DEMOLITION - EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AD211 DEMOLITION - ENLARGED EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AD212 DEMOLITION - ENLARGED EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AD301 DEMOLITION - WALL SECTIONS

AD401 DEMOLITION - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AD402 DEMOLITION - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AD501 DEMOLITION - DETAILS

AD502 DEMOLITION - DETAILS

AD503 DEMOLITION - DETAILS ROOF DORMER

AD504 DEMOLITION - DETAILS

AD505 DEMOLITION - DETAILS

AD701 EXISTING CONDITIONS - PHOTOGRAPHS

AD702 EXISTING CONDITIONS - PHOTOGRAPHS

AD703 EXISTING CONDITIONS - PHOTOGRAPHS

AD704 EXISTING CONDITIONS - PHOTOGRAPHS

AD705 EXISTING CONDITIONS - PHOTOGRAPHS

AE101 1ST FLOOR PLAN - SHELL

AE102 2ND FLOOR PLAN - SHELL

AE103 3RD FLOOR PLAN - SHELL

AE104 4TH & 5TH FLOOR PLAN - SHELL

AE105 ATTIC & ROOF PLAN - SHELL

AE106 ROOF DETAILS

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AE107 3RD FLOOR PLAN - BUILDOUT

AE107.1 3RD FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN

AE107.2 3RD FLOOR ENLARGED DIMENSION PLANS

AE108 4TH FLOOR PLAN - BUILDOUT

AE108.1 4TH FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN

AE108.2 4TH FLOOR ENLARGED DIMENSION PLANS

AE109 5TH FLOOR PLAN - BUILDOUT

AE109.1 5TH FLOOR DIMENSION PLAN

AE110 ATTIC FLOOR PLAN - BUILDOUT

AE111 3RD FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE112 4TH FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE113 5TH FLOOR & ATTIC REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

AE121 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

AE122 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

AE123 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

AE124 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

AE125 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

AE126 ENLARGED STAIR FLOOR PLANS

AE127 ENLARGED FLOOR PLANS

AE202 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE203 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE211 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS - SHELL

AE212 INTERIOR ELVATIONS - SHELL

AE221 ENLARGED EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE301 WALL SECTIONS

AE302 STAIR SECTIONS

AE303 STAIR SECTIONS

AE401 PLAN DETAILS

AE402 PLAN DETAILS

AE403 PLAN DETAILS

AE404 PLAN AND SECTION DETAILS

AE501 STAIR SECTION DETAILS

AE502 PLAN DETAILS

AE503 ROOF DETAILS

AE504 DORMER DETAILS

AE511 WALL DETAILS

AE512 WALL DETAILS

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AE513 WALL DETAILS

AE514 WINDOW AND CURTAINWALL DETAILS

AE600 INTERIOR PARTITION DETAILS

AE601 PARTITION TYPES

AE602 DOOR SCHEDULE, DOOR & FRAME AND INTERIOR WINDOW

TYPES

AE603 CURTAINWALL, EXTERIOR WINDOW AND LOUVER TYPES

AE611 DOOR DETAILS

AE612 DOOR AND WINDOW DETAILS

QH101 3RD FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

QH102 4TH FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

QH103 5TH FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN

QH104 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

INTERIORS

IG101 SIGNAGE LEGEND

IG102 3RD FLOOR SIGNAGE PLAN

IG103 4TH FLOOR SIGNAGE PLAN

IG104 5TH FLOOR SIGNAGE PLAN

IN101 3RD FLOOR FINISH & WALL PROTECTION PLAN

IN102 4TH FLOOR FINISH & WALL PROTECTION PLAN

IN103 5TH FLOOR FINISH & WALL PROTECTION PLAN

IN201 MILLWORK ELEVATIONS

IN202 MILLWORK ELEVATIONS

IN203 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

IN204 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

IN205 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

IN206 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

IN207 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

IN208 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

IN501 MILLWORK DETAILS

IN601 FINISH SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

IN602 FINISH SCHEDULES

FIRE PROTECTION

FX101 3RD FLOOR - FIRE PROTECTION

FX102 4TH FLOOR - FIRE PROTECTION

FX103 5TH FLOOR- FIRE PROTECTION

FX104 ATTIC - FIRE PROTECTION

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PLUMBING

PS101 SITE PLAN - PLUMBING

PL101 EXISTING CRAWL SPACE - PLUMBING

PL102 EXISTING 1ST FLOOR - PLUMBING

PL103 EXISTING 2ND FLOOR - PLUMBING

PL105 4TH FLOOR - PLUMBING

PL104 3RD FLOOR - PLUMBING

PL106 5TH FLOOR - PLUMBING

PL107 ATTIC - PLUMBING

PL201 EXISTING CRAWL SPACE - SANITARY

PL202 EXISTING PLAN 2ND FLOOR - SANITARY

PL203 3RD FLOOR - SANITARY

PL204 4TH FLOOR - SANITARY

PL205 5TH FLOOR - SANITARY

PL206 ATTIC - SANITARY

PL301 EXISTING CRAWL SPACE - MED GAS

PL302 EXISTING 1ST FLOOR - MED GAS

PL303 EXISTING 2ND FLOOR - MED GAS

PL304 3RD FLOOR - MED GAS

PL305 4TH FLOOR - MED GAS

PL306 5TH FLOOR- MED GAS

PL307 ATTIC - MED GAS

PL401 ENLARGED PLANS - PLUMBING

PL402 ENLARGED PLANS - PLUMBING

PL403 ENLARGED PLANS - PLUMBING

PL404 ENLARGED PLANS - PLUMBING

PL501 DETAILS - PLUMBING

PL502 DETAILS - PLUMBING

PL505 OVERALL SANITARY RISER

PL506 OVERALL WATER RISER

PL507 OVERALL MED GAS RISER

PL508 PLUMBING RISERS

PL509 PLUMBING RISERS

PL510 PLUMBING RISERS

PL511 PLUMBING RISERS

PL601 SCHEDULES - PLUMBING

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MECHANICAL

MS101 SITE PLAN - HVAC

ME100 2ND FLOOR ABOVE CEILING STRUCTURAL FIXES

MH101 3RD FLOOR - HVAC

MH102 4TH FLOOR - HVAC

MH103 5TH FLOOR - HVAC

MH104 ATTIC - HVAC

MH105 ROOF PLAN - HVAC

MH301 BUILDING SECTIONS - HVAC

MH302 AHU ELEVATIONS - HVAC

MH303 CHILLED/ HOT WATER FLOW DIAGRAMS - HVAC

MH304 AIR FLOOR DIAGRAM - HVAC

MH305 3D VIEWS - HVAC & PIPING

MH306 3D VIEW ATTIC - HVAC

MH401 CONTROLS - HVAC

MH402 CONTROLS - HVAC

MH403 CONTROLS - HVAC

MH501 DETAILS - HVAC

MH502 DETAILS - HVAC

MH503 DETAILS - HVAC

MH504 DETAILS - HVAC

MH505 DETAILS - HVAC

MH506 DETAILS - HVAC

MH507 DETAILS - HVAC

MH601 SCHEDULES - HVAC

MH602 SCHEDULES - HVAC

MH603 SCHEDULES - HVAC

MP100 CRAWLSPACE PIPING

MP101 EXISTING 1ST & 2ND FLOORS- HVAC PIPING

MP102 3RD FLOOR - HVAC PIPING

MP103 4TH FLOOR - HVAC PIPING

MP104 5TH FLOOR - HVAC PIPING

MP105 ATTIC - HVAC PIPING

MP106 BUILDING 53 MECHANICAL ROOM

ELECTRICAL

E001 LEGENDS - ELECTRICAL

ES101 SITE PLAN - ELECTRICAL

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EL101 3RD FLOOR - LIGHTING

EL102 4TH FLOOR - LIGHTING

EL103 5TH FLOOR - LIGHTING

EL104 ATTIC PLAN - LIGHTING

EL201 ENLARGED PLANS - LIGHTING

EP100 BASEMENT PLAN - POWER

EP101 3RD FLOOR - POWER

EP102 4TH FLOOR - POWER

EP103 5TH FLOOR - POWER

EP104 ATTIC PLAN - POWER

EP201 ENLARGED PLANS - POWER AND TELECOM

EP202 ENLARGED PLANS - POWER AND TELECOM

FA101 3RD FLOOR - FIRE ALARM

FA102 4TH FLOOR - FIRE ALARM

FA103 5TH FLOOR - FIRE ALARM

FA104 ATTIC PLAN - FIRE ALARM

FA201 LEGENDS AND RISER - FIRE ALARM

E201 RISERS - POWER

E301 DETAILS - ELECTRICAL

E302 DETAILS - ELECTRICAL

E401 SCHEDULES - ELECTRICAL

E402 PANEL SCHEDULES - ELECTRICAL

E403 PANEL SCHEDULES - ELECTRICAL

E404 PANEL SCHEDULES - ELECTRICAL

E405 PANEL SCHEDULES - ELECTRICAL

TELECOMMUNICATION

TN101 3RD FLOOR - TELECOM

TN102 4TH FLOOR - TELECOM

TN103 5TH FLOOR - TELECOM

TN201 RISER - TELECOM

TN202 RISER - TELECOM

REFERENCE DRAWINGS

L-101 LANDSCAPE PLAN BUILDING 1-53

L-107 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

I-101 IRRIGATION PLAN BUILDING 1-53

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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 selective demolition, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for exterior building envelope performance alterations and the healthcare renovation of Building 1. The work will occur on all floors, including the crawl spaces and the attic, although the majority of work will occur on the unoccupied third, fourth and fifth floors of Building 1. This includes the renovation of three stairwells down to and including the first floor. The corresponding upgrading of the interior utilities and building systems which includes replacement of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, telecommunication systems, chilled water systems and modifications to the fire protection systems shall be provided. Limited structural, mechanical, and electrical Work related to the underside of the third-floor structure within the occupied areas of the second floor shall be included. Site restoration work after project completion is also included. Monitoring of existing foundation system by outside consultant under separate contract throughout the project is included. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building envelope alterations and renovation, including limited interior demolition, removal and/or repair and reinstallation of existing building elements including windows, storefront/curtainwall, railings, shutters, roofing areas and other building features as required by drawings and specifications.

Contractor shall furnish labor and materials and perform work for

Building 1 utilizing sustainable design principles in accordance with

Executive Orders, Energy Policy Acts and other laws and incorporating

LEED strategies as required by drawings and specifications.

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

C. Offices of Anderson Engineering and its subconsultants, 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 Resident Engineer 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 Resident Engineer.

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. CLIN 0001: Design/Bid/Build Renovation of Building 1 and

Building Envelope Alterations/Performance Improvements, VAMC

Biloxi, MS: Work shall include demolition, construction, renovations, alterations, mechanical and electrical work, laboratory equipment, utility systems. Upgrade of all electrical, mechanical & plumbing systems through-out Building 1, demolition of existing interior spaces and construction. The work will occur on all floors, including the crawl space and the attic, although most work will occur on the unoccupied third, fourth and fifth floors. This includes the renovation of three stairwells down to and including the first floor. Also included is upgrading the interior utilities, which include replacement of HVAC, plumbing, 400 Veterans Ave Construction Documents Biloxi, MS 39531

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electrical, chilled water systems and modifications to fire protection systems. Limited structural, mechanical, and electrical Work related to the underside of the third-floor structure within the occupied areas of the second floor shall be included. Site restoration work after project completion is also included. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building envelope alterations and renovation, including limited interior demolition, removal and/or repair and reinstallation of existing building elements including windows, storefront/curtainwall, railings, shutters, roofing areas and other building features as required by drawings and specifications. For Phasing information see General Requirements Section 01 00 00 1.6 G&H.

B. CLIN 0002: ALTERNATE NO 1. Base Bid includes the stainless steel

Dialysis Boxes P-809, associated sanitary, vent, and cold water piping and all associated valves, trap primers, hangers, insulation, and supports as shown on the drawings and described in the Specifications.

This Alternate eliminates the stainless steel Dialysis Boxes P-809, associated sanitary, vent, and cold water piping and all associated valves, trap primers, hangers, insulation, and supports as shown on the drawings and described in the Specifications.

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 SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS PRIOR TO BIDDING

A. Basis of Design: The materials, products, and equipment described in the documents establish a standard of required function, dimension, appearance, and quality to be met by any proposed substitution.

B. Written requests for substitutions shall be received by the

Contracting Officer at least 14 days prior to the date for the receipt of Bids. Requests shall be submitted in the same manner

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established for submitting clarifications and interpretations, as outlined in the solicitation.

C. Requests shall include 1) the name of the material or equipment specified in the Documents; 2) the reason for the requested substitution; 3) a complete description of the proposed substitution including the name of the material or equipment proposed as the substitution, performance and test data, and relevant drawings; and 4) any other information necessary for an evaluation. The request shall include a statement setting forth changes in other materials, equipment or other portions of the work, including changes in the work of other trades or impact on any Project Certifications that will result from the incorporation of the proposed substitution.

D. The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitution is upon the proposer. The VA decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final.

E. Approvals of a proposed substitution shall be set forth in an

Amendment. Approvals in any other form shall not be binding.

F. No substitutions will be considered after the Contract award unless specifically provided in the Documents.

1.6 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.

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2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer and Senior Resident

Engineer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

Contracting Officer.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Resident Engineer 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.

E. Document Control:

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

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum

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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).

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

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2. No permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking . A specific parking lot will be provided for contractor employee parking, which will be coordinated with the Resident Engineer.

1.7 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 Resident Engineer. 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 Resident Engineer 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 Resident Engineer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

Resident Engineer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Resident Engineer. 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 further clarified by the Resident

Engineer. Construction fences are required.

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

F. 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

Resident Engineer 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.

G. 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

Resident Engineer. All such actions shall be coordinated with the

Resident Engineer or Utility Company involved:

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

H. Construction Phasing and Sequencing:

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 Resident Engineer 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:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

Resident Engineer with a schedule of approximate Construction

Sequencing 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 Resident

Engineer two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such Construction Sequencing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, Resident Engineer and

Contractor.

3. The First and Second Floors of the Building are fully occupied. Contractor shall propose a Sequence of Work necessary on these floors so that disruption to the occupied portions of these Floors can be minimized while progressing the Work. Note that the Work on the underside of the structural Third Floor will need to be carefully coordinated

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with the Resident Engineer and Medical Center Director well in advance of the Work.

I. Building No. 1 will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations on floors three, four and five, along with the attic will be vacated.

1. Certain areas of the first and second floors of Building No.

1 will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods. Access to occupied second floor spaces will be limited since many areas will remain open and operational during construction. Only portions of the second floor can be made available at any given time, which will require the sequencing of the work in many rooms on multiple occasions, potentially requiring completion of some on a room by room basis. Work will also be limited to hours outside of normal business hours when spaces are unoccupied. The sequencing of access to spaces will be coordinated with the Resident

Engineer. 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.

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2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

J. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m

(seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum

375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by Resident

Engineer.

K. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to

Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C

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

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 Resident Engineer.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for

Medical Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Resident Engineer.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications

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systems may be interrupted without prior approval of Resident

Engineer. 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 Resident Engineer, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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

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

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

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

M. Abandoned Lines: No service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, are to be

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abandoned in place. They should be removed entirely from the building, crawl spaces, and attic, back to the point of origin (water main, sewer manhole, electrical supply, etc.). Those items which are noted 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 ceiling plenums, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas or within walls or partitions sot that they are completely behind finished surfaces.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations and to minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center traffic as directed by

Resident Engineer.

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

Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane of traffic must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Resident Engineer, of areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the

Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces and include photographic documentation of:

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

Resident Engineer.

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 Resident Engineer, 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 Resident Engineer 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.

1.9 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 Resident Engineer.

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

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or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: There are none located in

Building 1.

1.10 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 Resident Engineer. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, 400 Veterans Ave Construction Documents Biloxi, MS 39531

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shall be reported to the Resident Engineer before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall…