Combined Specs.pdf

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System

Remove and Replace Roofing Buildings 1D and 10 VA Project No. 654-18-815

100% Construction Documents

June 29, 2020

Prepared by:

Apogee Consulting Group, PA

1151 Kildaire Farm Road Suite 120

Cary, NC 27511

VA SIERRA NEVADA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

REMOVE AND REPLACE ROOFING BUILDINGS 1D AND 10

Project: 654-18-815

1151 Kildaire Farm Road Cary, NC 27511 acg-pa.com

Date: June 29, 2020

DocuSign Envelope ID: 1E84EA99-1D24-42B5-9633-F45070FD0FFF

VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System June 29, 2020 Remove and Replace Roofing Bldgs. 1D and 10 100% Construction Documents Reno, Nevada Project No. 654-18-815

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 09-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

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

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 08-16

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

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 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

SITE PLANNING

SUB-SURFACE

ARCHITECTURAL

STRUCTURAL

SANITARY

EQUIPMENT

PLUMBING

HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR

CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

STEAM GENERATION

OUTSIDE STEAM DISTRIBUTION

ELECTRICAL

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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 remodel of radiology suite as required by drawings and specifications.

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

COR.

C. Offices of Apogee Consulting Group, 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.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

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ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project including tying into the existing system and matching the components already in place.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including tying to the existing system.

ITEM IV, Existing Inventory: The owner has the following materials stored on site for use in this project. It is the responsibility of the contractor to confirm amount needed and purchase additional needed material for this project. It is the responsibility of the contractor to confirm that existing inventory is in good condition prior to use.

Brand Item/Part

No.

Description Quantity

AB QUALITY 800T-N310J PUSH BUTTON 10 UNITS

ACUITY CM PC SENSOR SWITCH ON/OFF

PHOTO CELL

ACUITY CM PDT 9 SENSOR SWITCH LIGHTING

CONTROLS 12-24

VAC/VDC.4MA/ 6DXEI/

184CGX

ACUITY CM PDT 9 360 CRGMNT 1

ACUITY CMPDT9 SENSOR SWITCH 184CGX 2

ACUITY WSX PDT 2P

WH

SENSOR SWITCH WSX

SERIES, WALL SWITCH

OCCUPANCY SENSOR,

120/277, 800/1200W

ACUITY WSX PDT WH SENSOR SWITCH WALL

MOTION DETECTOR

SWITCH

01 00 00 -3

ACUITY SENSOR SWITCH LIGHTING

120/277V 1 6DXG8 /

184CHH

AMERICAN

BRANDS

DS4OUAGC

F16X

3152067

ALUMEN 8- VERT LIGHTS 7 BOXES

(14

LIGHTS

AMERICAN

STANDARD

124131.02 WALL HUNG LAV COMRADE 16

AMERICAN

STANDARD

356421.02 LUCERNE WALL HUNG 1

AMERICAN

STANDARD

951299.02 CLINIC SERVICE SINK 24

X 20

AMERICAN

STANDARD

3353101.02 AFWALL MILLENIUM 1

AMERICAN

STANDARD

3353101.02 EL BOWL BACK SPUD 5

AMERICAN

STANDARD

8355110.002 SERVICE SINK SPOUT 1

AMERICAN

STANDARD

037640-

0020A

REMOVABLE STRAINER 6.06

DIA

ARMSTRONG 3214CPB 24 x 24 4 BOXES /

48 PCS

ARMSTRONG 3316A CEILING TILE 25

CARTON

S

ARMSTRONG 3317A CEILING TILE 9 CARTONS

/ 7

PCS

01 00 00 -4

ARMSTRONG 584B CEILING TILE 3 CARTONS

/ 18

PCS

ARMSTRONG 704A 24 x 24 1 BOX /

16 PCS

ARMSTRONG AMST 0124

WHT COM W-HLAV 4CC 17

ARMSTRONG AMST

037640-

0020A

STRAINER 1

ARMSTRONG AMST 3353

WHT AFWA BACK SPUD

FLOWWISE

ARMSTRONG AMST 7880

CLINIC SINK ASSBLY 1

ARMSTRONG AMST 9345

110 002

CPO WM FCT 1

ARMSTRONG CEILING TILE 3316 6 CARTONS

ARMSTRONG CEILING TILE 3317 6 CARTONS

BALLY BLOCK WOOD WELD 21"W x 54" x 1.5" 2

BALLY BLOCK WOOD WELD 21"W x 48"L x 1.5" D 1

BALLY BLOCK WOOD WELD 42"L x 21"W x 1.5" D 2

BALLY BLOCK WOOD WELD 76" x 21" W x 1.5" D 1

BALLY BLOCK WOOD WELD 48"L x 21" W x 1.5" D 1

BEACONMEDAES 132002-00 HOSE RETRACTABLE 38

BEACONMEDAES 139140-06 GREEN HOSE 14

BEACONMEDAES 139142-06 AIR HOSE YELLOW 14

BEACONMEDAES 139143-06 HOSE (WHITE) VAC DISS 9

01 00 00 -5

BEACONMEDAES 230910-00 DISS VAC LATCH VALVE 58

BEACONMEDAES 233133-00 MED GASROUGHIN 55 PCS

BEGHELLI 8794 ART GC626A7-245E 1" 2

BEUCO RW120-10-BB ROOM IN USE LIGHT

CONTROL PANEL

SERIAL# 12931-19

5 BOXES

BEVCO RW120-10-BB WARNING AND ROOM

LIGHTING

BOBRICK B165 2448-

027 NBM

BOBRICK B165 2448-

02-SBM

BOBRICK B2901836-

16-PBM

STAINLESS STEAL MIRROR 1

BOBRICK B672 COAT HOOK 16

BOBRICK B-6806x18 18" HANDRAILS (OPEN) 7

BOBRICK B-6806X36 36" HANDRAIL (OPEN) 9

BOBRICK B-6806X42 42" HANDRAIL 2

BOSCH DS-160 REQUEST TO EXIT MOTION 1

BOSCH TP160 TRIM PLATE 1

BOSCH TP-160 TRIM PLATE FOR MOTION

SENSOR

10 OPEN

BRASK CRAFT SCR1915AXC LAVATORY SUPPLY KIT 20

CERTAINTEED 992055 R11 INSULATION- 96" ROLL 4 BUNDLES

SEALED

/ 1

OPEN

01 00 00 -6

CHATSWORTH 30026-701 FILLER PNL 5

CHICAGO FAUCET 1947139 1

CHICAGO FAUCET CHIC

10GN2AE3

5 317

ABCP

FCT 3

CHICAGO FAUCET CHIC

116.223.

AB.1

DC HYDRONIC SENSOR FCT 1

CHICAGO FAUCET CHIC 895-

GN2AE35A

BCP

FAUCET 16

CHURCH 295SSCT TOLIET SEATS 6

CHURCH CHURCH

295SSCT

WHT OPEN FRONT EL SEAT 6

CLIMATECH VALVE CAV 15

CLIMATECH VALVE VAV 6

CORNING

OPTICAL COM

050502T5120

005M

5 METER FIBER PATCH

CORDS

CREE KXR6JW28D27

AC

8" CAN LIGHT 30

CREE KXR8JM28C27

AC

8" DOWNLIGHT 1

CREE XTR6JPX00MF L7 TRIM 24

DALTILE 0161

542691P1

2 x 6 100 PCS

DALTILE 0161-

36MOD1P2

1 BOX

01 00 00 -7

DALTILE 0161-

A36011P1

1 BOX

DALTILE 36011P1 -

URBAN

PUTTY

WALL TILE 44/BOX 1

DALTILE 36MOD1P2 -

URBAN

PUTTY

WALL TILE 100/BOX 18

DALTILE 36MOD1P2 -

URBAN

PUTTY

3 X 6 TILE 44 BOXES

DALTILE P690 122 45

1P

12 x 24 FLOOR TILE

UNPOLISHED CERAMIC

PORCELAIN

23 BOXES

DALTILE P6901224$1P PORCELAIN 6

DALTILE Q161 S4369MOD1P2 1 BOX

DALTILE QB3665 INSIDE CORNER TILE 2 BOXES

OF 48

PCS

DALTILE 2' X 1' TILES 8 BOXES

DANBRITE LIGHT CTX6 6V SW

7077977

DONN DXT222 GRID FLAT BLACK 2' TEES 176 PCS

DONN DXT26 GRID FLAT BLACK MAIN

TEES

32 PCS

DONN DXT26 SUSPENSION SYSTEM 40

DONN DXT422 GRID FLAT BLACK 4’ TEES 132 PCS

01 00 00 -8

DONN DXT422 SUSPENSION SYSTEM 132

EATON SFDN100 CIRCUIT BREAKER ENC 6

EATON SFDN100 CIRCUIT BREAKER ENC 1

EATON SFDN225 CIRCUIT BREAKER ENC 1

EB BRADLEY L100472 HEAVY DUTY "L" BRACKET

(OPEN)

ECOWORX QA06V12 -

STYLE

59592

ECOWORX ES- ECOLOGIX

12-TILES/BOX

ECOWORX QCOMNXW -

STYLE

59250

ECOWORX ES- ECOLOGIX

12-TILES/BOX

EDWARDS 503A SIGNALING 5

GOTHAM EVO 41/10 6

MVOLT

HSG

USPOM MULTI VOLT L2 30

GOTHAM EVO 6AR LD

EL TRIM

USPOM U

LIX 1

GOTHAM EVO 6ARLDEL

TRIM

USPOMC L2X 1

GOTHAM EVO41/10627

7EL HSG

USPOM L1X 1

GOTHAM EVO41/18 6

277 EL

HSG

DOWNLIGHTING 3

GOTHAM EVO6ARLD EL

TRIM

USPOM U L1X 5

01 00 00 -9

GOTHAM EVO6ARLD

TRIM

USPOM U L2 32

GOTHAM L2 EVO41/10 6 MVOLT HSG 3

GOTHAM EVO41/10627

7EL HSG

USPOM L2X 2

HAYS FC-2-WAY

247360

1/2 FNP 2519.0.75 GPM 15

HIS 107808-09 HEADIN WALL 3

HUBBELL CS1221WU SWITCH SINGLE WHITE 6

HUBBELL CS1221WV SINGLE POLE 100

HUBBELL CS1223WV 3WAY SWITCH 4 UNITS

HUBBELL HBL 8300RED RED OUTLET 16 UNITS

HUBBELL HBL8300HW WALL OUTLETS 11 BOXES

WITH

EACH

PLUS 1

UNIT

INTERLOGIX 1078W-N DOOR POSITION SWITCH 2

ISAT 2R25T INTL SIESMIC

APPLICATION TECH

LOCATION KIT, IC

BRACING OF CABLE

TRAY

ISAT 2R25TL IC BRACING OF CABLE

TRAY AND CO

JUST JUST J35 FS FLAT STRNR 3

JUST JUST SL

A GR SS SINK 1

01 00 00 -10

JUST JUST SL ADA

17519 A

GR

SS SINK 1

JUST JUST SLM

13519 A

GR

SS SINK 1

KEEN KEEN 5680PC PC GRID STRAINER 17

KENNY 303CP PTRAP 25

KENNY GHD STRAINER 5680 PCS

- 1

BOX W/

KEYSTONE KWPSEY WALL PLATE 7

KIRLIN COMPANY 7534746103

- RR1200

MOTORIZED ADJUSTABLE

PATIENT LIGHTING

SYSTEM

LANMARK 10136233 BLUE CAT 6 CABLE 60 BOXES

OF

LARSEN'S RECESS FIRE

EXTINGUISHER CABINET

LEGEND CODE001931 CABLE TRAY 18

LEGRAND WD10W350-60 10"Wx3"D WALKER DUCT 3

LEGRAND WD10W350-HL WALKER DUCT FITTINGS

(OPEN)

LITHANIA 76-11-2014-

11-11

W217MVOLT OPXPAE F12 4

LITHONIA

LIGHTING

BUES1G

120/277

EXIT LIGHT 185 VLO 1

01 00 00 -11

EL N

USPOM

LITHONIA

LIGHTING

X1 BLESIG

120/277

EL

EXIT SIGN N USPOM,

120/277V

LITHONIA

LIGHTING

X2 BLESIG

120/277E

L

EXIT SIGN N USPOM,

120/277V

LITHONIA

LIGHTING

X2 BLESIG

FPK

USPOM

EXIT SIGN 185VL4 (Q.4) 1

MARK VII DIMMER 1200VA/120V -

1500VA/277V WHITE

MARLITE 4' X 8' FRP WHITE 4 PCS

MARLITE J-TRIM WHITE 13 PCS

PANASONIC PRCM1 CAMERA MOUNTS 2

PANASONIC WV-SF346 CAMERAS 6

PANDUIT CBDWHY SINGLED FACEPLATE 14 BOXES

WITH

EACH

PANDUIT CBXS2WH-A MINI COM LOCKS 2 BOXES

OF 10

PANDUIT CJ688TGBU MINI-COM 29

PANDUIT CMBWH-X MINI COM BLANK 8 BAGS

WITH

EACH /

LOOSE

01 00 00 -12

PANDUIT KWPSEY KEYSTONE WALL PHONE

PLATE

7 UNITS

PAN-NET CHSRE2WH-X 1/2 SLOPE RECESSED

ENHANCED INSERT C 2

FOOT

1 BX W/27

QTY =

BOXES

W/ 50

COUNT

PAN-NET CJ688TGBU MINICOM TX6 PLUS JACK

MODUL W/ ENHANCED

GIGA

12 BX W/

EACH

PHILIPS 6000165-2 SINGLE CEILING MOUNT

SERIAL# SN6802624

PHILIPS 6000160-1 LIGHT HD ASSY SERIAL#

SN6795577

PHILIPS 6000165-2

ALEDSC

SINGLE-CEILING MOUNT 1

PHILIPS ALEDSC

4000104

EXT ARM ASSY 1

PHILIPS PHILIPS

ALEDSC

6000160-

LIGHT HD ASSY 1

PHILIPS BURTON 1017040 HANDLE, MOLDED Q of 2 1

PHILIPS BURTON 4000104 ALEDSC SERIAL:

SLWBNE140086

2 (BOX 3

OF 3)

PHILIPS BURTON REF0008100 DISP LIGHT HANDLE

COVERS Q of 25 PER

BOX

PHILIPS BURTON MM LED SINGLE CELL M7

01 00 00 -13

PINNACLE 34605 TYPE F4 25

PINNACLE 34605 TYPE F6 ARTICTORAL

LIGHTING

PINNACLE 47640 TYPE: FIX 1

PINNACLE CJ22A-278-

G1-UNV-

2C-W-AM-

RS-S1

TYPE F6 LIGHT 2

PINNACLE CJ22A-378-

G1-UNV-

1C-W-AM-

RS-S1

TYPE F1 LIGHT 7

PINNACLE CJ22A-378-

G1-UNV-

2C-W-AM-

RS-S1

TYPE F4 LIGHT 43

PINNACLE CJ22A-3T8-

G1-277-

W-AM-RS-

S1

F4X 5

PINNACLE CJ24A-2T8-

UNV-2C-

W-AM-RS-

S1

34605 - 2 x 4 LIGHT 7

PINNACLE F12 ARCH LIGHTING 2

PINNACLE TYPE F4 ARTICTORAL

LIGHTING

PINNACLE TYPE F1 ARTICTORAL

LIGHTING

POLYBLEND SANDED GROUT 2

01 00 00 -14

PROVON NO PART # SOAP DISPENSER (OPEN) 1

QUARRY TILE CO QH84 3 X 6 TILE 1 BOX

QUARRY TILE CO QH84 6 X 6 TILE 1 BOX

QUARRY TILE CO QH84 Q101 IN, QTR, RND TILE 1 BOX

QUARRY TILE CO QH84 Q101 BIRCH 5 OPEN

BOXES

QUARRY TILE CO QH84H9 1-1/2

BOXES

RAULAND 351205 UOP NURSE CONSOLE V2 3

RAULAND 351300 VOIP STAFF TERMINAL 14

RAULAND 352010 CORRIDOR LIGHT 4 POS V2 30

RAULAND 354015 STAFF ASSIST/ CODE

STATION

RAULAND BORG 352010 CORRIDOR LIGHT 1 OPEN

RAULAND BORG 354000 PULLCORD STATION W/

AUDIO

ROYAL SOLENOID 3010500 STANDARD SEGMENT

DIAPHRACHIM

ROYAL SOLENOID 3451603 DUAL FILTER BYPASS 2

SAFETGARD 57726 1/4-FOLD SEATCOVER

DISPENSER

SAN JAMAR R4090TBK 9" TISSUE DISPENSER 8

SIEMENS 52C11784 30mm STATION PAINTER

STEEL CMPTL 1-HOLE

SIEMENS 52PB9D2G OIL LIGHT NEMA 4 X 12

MUSHROOM OPER. MOM.

01 00 00 -15

1.5/G IN HEAD, RED,

2NC

SIEMENS 52PB9DZG DOOR SWITCH MUSA. MOM.

PUSH BUTTON

SILTRON 197-4923SIL EXIT SIGN 8

SILTRON 199-49235IL WXIA1BWW-0F-WIU EXIT

SIGN

SLOAN SLOAN 117 SERVICE SINK FLUSHMETER

6.5/GPF

SLOAN SLOAN 120VT TRANSFORMER 6

SLOAN SLOAN ROYAL

152 1.6

WB ES S FLUSH VALVE 6

STILTRON 199-4923SIL EMER UGH EXIT SIGN 1

SYLVANIA F017-841-

ECO

30 BULBS, MEDIUM BIPIN

4100K T8 RAPID &

INSTANT START

SYLVANIA USH10-UFL F25 T8/841-CRI 85 6

TERMINAL BOXES CAV 20

TERMINAL BOXES CAV 21

TERMINAL BOXES CAV 22

TERMINAL BOXES CAV 23

TERMINAL BOXES CAV 24

TERMINAL BOXES CAV 25

TERMINAL BOXES CAV 26

TERMINAL BOXES CAV 27

TERMINAL BOXES CAV 28

01 00 00 -16

TERMINAL BOXES CAV 3

TERMINAL BOXES CAV 4

TERMINAL BOXES VAV1

TERMINAL BOXES VAV13

TERMINAL BOXES VAV14

TERMINAL BOXES VAV15

TERMINAL BOXES VAV2

TRUE WOOD 2' x 2' WOOD CEILING

TILE

289 PCS

TRUEBRO TRUEBRO 102

SUPPLY P-TRAP KIT 17

UNI-STRUT A307 UNI-STRUT NUTS, BOLTS,

WASHERS

300 PCS

UNI-STRUT A3072N 1/2-13 x 1 300

UNI-STRUT HC5050250EG UNI-STRUT NUTS, BOLTS,

WASHERS

21 PCS

UNI-STRUT HC5050250EG 21

UNI-STRUT HFLW050EG UNI-STRUT NUTS, BOLTS,

WASHERS

250 PCS

UNI-STRUT HFLW050EG Q of 250 1

UNI-STRUT HHC5050094E

G

UNI-STRUT NUTS, BOLTS,

WASHERS

115PCS

UNI-STRUT HHC5050094E

G

UNI-STRUT HHC5050200E

G

UNI-STRUT NUTS, BOLTS,

WASHERS

94 PCS

01 00 00 -17

UNI-STRUT HHC5050200E

G

UNI-STRUT HHXN050EG UNI-STRUT NUTS, BOLTS,

WASHERS

52 PCS

UNI-STRUT HHXN050EG 52

UNI-STRUT HLKW050EG UNI-STRUT NUTS, BOLTS,

WASHERS

138 PCS

UNI-STRUT HLKW050EG 138

UNI-STRUT P1000GR 10' 2 PCS

UNI-STRUT P1001GR 10' 10 PCS

UNI-STRUT P1047 PARTS AND CONNECTORS 31 PCS

UNI-STRUT P1186EG UNI-STRUT NUTS, BOLTS,

WASHERS

4 PCS

UNI-STRUT P1546EG UNI-STRUT NUTS, BOLTS,

WASHERS

8 PCS

UNI-STRUT P1546EG 8

UNI-STRUT P2346 PARTS AND CONNECTORS 46 PCS

UNI-STRUT P2346 PS821 UNI-STRUT SUPPORT

(ANGLES)

UNI-STRUT P3010EG UNI-STRUT NUTS, BOLTS,

WASHERS

300 PCS

UNI-STRUT P3010EG Q of 100 3

USG USG 506 CEILING TILE 8 CARTONS

WALKER SYSTEM WD10W350-60 WIREMOLD 17

WALKER SYSTEM WD350-P60 WIREMOLD, WD 3-1/2" D

60" PARTITION

01 00 00 -18

WIRE MOLD CA8-530 18" X 30" STEEL SURFACE

COVERPLATE

WIRE MOLD CP10-530 10" X 30" STEEL SURFACE

COVERPLATE

WIREMOLD 8400-600 WALL DUCT FITTINGS 49 FLAT

WIREMOLD 8ATCBS 8" RECESSED POKE-

THROUGH DEVICE

WIREMOLD 8HTCBS EVOLUTION 8" RECESSED

POKE THROUGH ASSY

WIREMOLD CP10-ILS WD 10" W/ INTL ELBOW

SURFACE COVER

WIREMOLD CP18;HLS WD 18" WIDE SURFACE

COVER

WIREMOLD WD10W350-60 WIREMOLD 1

WIREMOLD WD10W350-

CCIDO

WD10INW342CCIDO 1

WIREMOLD WD10W350-

ECS

SURFACE END CLOSURE 12

WIREMOLD WD10W400-

60WD

10"W 4

WIREMOLD WD10W400-IL 10" X 4" DEEP STILL INT

WIREMOLD WD180W350i

HL

WD 18" WIDE, 3-1/2"

DEEP HORIZ ELB.

WIREMOLD WD18W350-60 18" WIDE 3-1/2” STEEL

BODY

WIREMOLD WD18W400-60 WALKER SYS 18" W 4" D

60" L STL BODY

WIREMOLD WDOW350-7 7

01 00 00 -19

6422 CABINET 2666A 2

1-1/2 CP P-

TRAP

P-TRAP 20

90PHRNEK000

CARD READER 1

LF BRASS

SCR1915A

X

C LAV SUPPLY 20

LLV CLIP L 6x4x1/2x0' -4" 30 PCS

MB-DS-TF-GV COORIDOR LIGHTS

MOUNTING BRACKETS

P/N

NR325161

-00

COVERPLATE GRAY 45

NON-SANDED GROUT

MUSHROOM COLOR

3 BOXES

SANDED GROUT- NEW TAUPE

COLOR

3 BAGS

3.5 GAL OF CERAMIC TILE

ADHESIVE

1 BAG

THREADED 1/4" ROD 5

CONDUIT 2" 3

CONDUIT 3/4" 1

L SHAPE ANGLE 30

X-RAY WINDOW FRAME 2

01 00 00 -20

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

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

D. Key Control:

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

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

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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.

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F. 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.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

Officer, use only established roadways, 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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

C. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

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

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

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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 workdays. 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.

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

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

F. Phasing:

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

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure

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COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Refer to plans for space under construction with phase 1. All adjacent spaces will be occupied and used for patients.

Phase II: Refer to plans for space under construction with phase 2. All adjacent spaces will be occupied and used for patients.

Phase III: Refer to plans for space under construction with phase 3. All adjacent spaces will be occupied and used for patients.

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.

G. 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.

H. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, 01 00 00 -26 payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

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

J. 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.

K. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of building 1D in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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.

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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 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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 workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

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

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

1.9 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.

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

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

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

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

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.10 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.

1.11 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. Include within the warranty

01 00 00 -30 management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9-month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

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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 Bond: The Performance Bond 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:

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.

Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

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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 workdays and work continuously to completion or relief.

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

Code 1-Life Safety Systems

a. Fire suppression systems.

b. Fire alarm system(s).

Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

b. Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

Code 1 Doors

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

b. Interior, exterior personnel doors or hardware, not functioning properly, causing security, fire or safety problem.

Code 3-Doors

a. Overhead doors not operational.

b. Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

Code 1-Electrical

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a. Power failure (entire area or any building operational after 1600 hours).

b. Security lights.

c. Smoke detectors.

Code 2-Electrical

a. Power failure (no power to a room or part of building).

b. Receptacles and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

Code 3-Electrical

a. Exterior lights not operational.

Code 1-Gas

a. Leaks and pipeline breaks.

Code 1-Heat

a. Power failure affecting heat.

Code 1-Plumbing

a. Hot water heater failure.

b. Leaking water supply pipes.

Code 2-Plumbing

a. Flush valves not operating properly

b. Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

c. Toilet leaking at base.

Code 3- Plumbing

a. Leaky faucets.

Code 3-Interior

a. Floors damaged.

b. Paint chipping or peeling.

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c. Casework damaged.

Code 1-Roof Leaks

a. Damage to property is occurring.

Code 2-Water (Exterior)

a. No water to facility.

Code 2-Water (Hot)

a. No hot water in portion of building listed.

Code 3

a. All work not listed above.

E. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contracting

Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

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1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical

Center property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed, and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to written approval and compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given COR in writing.

If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

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2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted.

Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014

Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

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D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1.13 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevator for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators.

The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.

Contractor may use elevators as designated by the COR and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted.

Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the

Department of Veterans Affairs.

2. Contractor covers and provides maximum protection of following elevator components:

a. Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b. Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c. Finish flooring.

3. Government will accept hoisting ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractor’s expense.

4. If brake lining of elevators is excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining at the contractor’s expense.

5. All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractor’s expense, if recommended by elevator inspector after elevator is released by Contractor.

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6. Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by Contracting Officer.

1.14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges.