Exhibit B - ASR Requirements_02_25_2025.pdf

Saginaw Warehouse Lease 36C25024R0132

Agency Specific Requirements

ALEDA E. LUTZ VA MEDICAL CENTER

The Agency Specific Requirements (ASRs) do not reduce the minimum requirements contained within the Lease. These ASRs provides specific agency requirements, which may be complementary, more specific, or more stringent than those of the Lease minimum requirements.

SECTION 1 SCOPE OF WORK

1.01 INTRODUCTION

1.02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1.03 TENANT IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 2 FLOOR PLAN ………………

SECTION 3 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

SECTION 4 JANITORIAL SERVICES AND SITE MANAGEMENT

SECTION 5 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE O&M PLAN

SECTION 6 SAFETY FIRE PROTECTION EM APPENDIX …

FINAL APPROVAL:

VA MEDICAL CENTER – APPROVING AUTHORITY SIGNATURE DATE

LESSOR SIGNATURE DATE

SECTION 1 SCOPE OF WORK

1.01 INTRODUCTION

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking 10,000 (NUSF) Net Usable Square Feet not to exceed 14,325 (RSF) Rentable Square Footage of contiguous of Warehouse space in Saginaw, Michigan.

The lease shall be full serviced and follow the standard specifications and requirements for a New/Replacing Lease as per the GSA Warehouse Global Lease or Simplified Lease.

1.02 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of any existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for construction of a Warehouse in Saginaw, Michigan.

Work includes design, general construction, alterations, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical, low voltage work, civil, utility systems, removal of existing structures and construction.

Contractor shall follow all applicable building codes.

The period of performance for the work is 90 calendar days.

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• Installation of Concrete Walk connecting Loading Dock Area and Main Entrance.

• Installation of Door Bell System.

• 1. Installation of Physical Security Complaint Door and Hardware in Two Locations: Main Entry and OIT Room.

C. Doors and Door Locks. The locking requirements (including access- controlled egress doors) outlined in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code standard, latest edition, 101-7.2.1.5 and 7.2.1.6 must be followed.

(1) Door Construction: Doors are of 45 mm (1-3/4 in.) solid core hardwood or hollow steel construction. Dutch or half doors are unacceptable. Removable hinge pins on door exteriors must be retained with set pins or spot welded, preventing their removal. This applies only if the hinge pins are on the outside of the doors and door frames. Hinge pins will be on the outside if the door opens outward.

(2) Mechanical locking systems. Where mechanical lock systems are used, installed lock sets must allow for single motion egress. The installation of high security exit devices meeting NFPA Life Safety Code standards is appropriate.

(a) Glass doors or doors with glass panes must have one lock set that is key operated from the interior of the protected area.

Note: Fire code prohibits locks from being locked from the inside that require a key to exit the intent is that there must be two locks, one of which must be key operated. The other lock can be key, combination or electronic. (NFPA 101, 7.2.1.5.2) locks, if provided, shall not require the use of a key, a tool or special knowledge or effort for the operations from the egress side.

(b) Steel doors will not be set into wooden frames.

(c) Doors set in steel frames must be fitted with a mortise lock with a deadlock feature.

IAW ANSI/BHMA A156.13 American National Standards for Mortise Locks.

(d) The day lock on the main door must be automatically locking, with a minimum 19 mm

(3/4 in.) dead bolt and inside thumb latch. Access to electronic locking systems, combinations or keys to day locks will be restricted to service employees and electronic access and/or combinations changed immediately on the termination or reassignment of an employee. See paragraph 8 of this appendix for a detailed description of key control systems.

(3) Electronic/Magnetic locking systems. Where installed, electronic locking systems will include an automatic “request to exit” sensor and a “push to exit” manual lock release switch.

Refer to the NFPA Life Safety Code for details.”

1.03 WAREHOUSE TENANT IMPROVEMENTS

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Warehouse Lease Space General Room Finish Schedule

AT Acoustical Ceiling (Tile) m Material

AT(SP) (SP) Acoustical Ceiling (with Sprayed Plastic Finish) f Finish

C Concrete h Height

CMU Concrete Masonry Units (Unit Masonry)

EPY Epoxy Flooring

GWB Gypsum Wall Board

LVT Luxury Vinyl Tile

P Paint (Exterior and Interior; Transparent, Semi-

Transparent, and Opaque Finishes)

PT Porcelain Tile (Floor and Base)

RB Resilient Base (Rubber or vinyl with factory formed inside and outside corners)

LEGEND:

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Space Name Floor Base Wall Ceiling Door

Communications m:C m: RB m:GWB m:AT m:Steel

Mechanical m:C m:CMU f:P m:Steel

Office m:LVT m: RB h: 4" m:GWB f:P m:AT m:Steel

Storage m: C m:CMU f:P m:Steel

Toilet m:PT m: PT h: 4" m:GWB f:P m:AT (SP) m: Steel

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RLP No. 36C25024R0132

Janitorial Services and Site Management Services

1.1 GENERAL JANITORIAL SERVICES

The lessor shall furnish all supplies, materials, machinery, appliances, supervision, and labor necessary to provide complete janitorial services for the entire leased clinic space. Services shall be provided in all interior and exterior areas of the leased premises to provide a clean, neat, and attractive appearance by performing the functions described below. The Lessor shall make careful selection of cleaning products and equipment to ensure they are packaged ecologically, environmentally beneficial and/or recycled products that are phosphate-free, non-corrosive, non-flammable, and fully biodegradable, and minimize the use of harsh chemicals and the release of irritating fumes.

The Lessor shall select paper and paper products with recycled content conforming to EPA’s CPG. Performance will be based on the Contracting Officer’s evaluation of results, not the frequency or method performance.

1.2 MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES

A. Standards

It is the Lessor’s responsibility to maintain the clinic in a condition that meets all housekeeping and sanitization requirements of this solicitation and the current standards of the Joint Commission (JC).

B. Work Schedule

Work will be accomplished at times indicated. Work schedule shall be from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, (or as requested by the LCO), Monday through Friday. The Lessor shall ensure that sufficient employees are available to clean Warehouse once per Week between 9:00 am and 3:00 PM as determined by the VA COR.

C. Janitorial Staff and Supervision

Janitorial staff will have access throughout the building; therefore, none of the janitorial staff may have a police record for anything more serious that traffic or parking violations. There shall be a janitorial staff supervisor, present on site on duty always when janitorial staff is in the building.

Any person whose work or conduct is found to be unacceptable by the Government shall be removed from the janitorial staff. Smoking, if permitted, is only permitted in designated areas only. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Janitorial company’s standard uniforms are acceptable, if they clearly identify the company and the occupation of the individual. Janitorial staff will be required to wear photo identification badges.

D. Safety and Special Procedures

The Lessor shall consider the clinical environment and ensure that the janitorial staff is instructed on applicable safety precautions and special requirements. Lessor is responsible to provide competency to VA COR and demonstrated staff knowledge. The janitorial staff shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and Local safety and fire regulations and codes. The Lessor shall immediately bring to the attention of the Government any fire and/or safety deficiencies. The

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Lessor shall take reasonable precautions to promote a safe environment within the lease premises.

E. Equipment and Materials

All equipment and materials used in the performance of this contract will be cleaned and stored properly at the end of the workday. No food or drink shall be stored on cleaning carts or in housekeeping closets. Lessor shall ensure all equipment, tools, and supplies meet necessary safety requirements and janitorial staff has full working knowledge of their use. An EPA registered germicide will be used to clean all patient areas, floors, examination tables, and medical equipment. The Lessor shall provide all labor, materials, supplies, machinery, and appliances that may be necessary or appropriate in the performance of janitorial services.

The Lessor shall provide supplies such as toilet tissue, multifold paper towels, toilet seat covers.

The Lessor shall provide plastic linings for all trash receptacles. Provide clear plastic lining for non-hazardous waste trash receptacle. The Lessor shall keep a minimum of two weeks’ stock of supplies on hand. All accumulated waste shall be removed and disposed of in the dumpsters.

Supplies to be used shall be approved by the Government. Basis of design for specifications of supplies are as follows:

1. Toilet tissue: Roll type, 4-1/2 inches wide, single ply

2. Paper towels: Multi-fold, 10-1/8 inches wide

3. Hand soap: Medicated Vestal

4. Trash receptacle liners:

i. Polyethylene, flat type, 33 inches long, 52 inches wide, 0.66 millimeters thick

ii. Polyethylene, flat type, 24 inches long, 33 inches wide, 0.31 millimeters thick

5. Furniture polish: Spray type for use on wood and wood veneer

6. Window cleaner: Ammonia type sufficient to remove smoke film and dust

7. Air freshener cartridges in bathrooms: Johnson Wax Good Sense

8. Upholstery cleaners: Dry or foam type recommended for fabric upholstery

9. Germicide: EPA-registered

10. Resilient floor tile cleaner and maintainer: As recommended by manufacturer of resilient flooring

11. Floor finish: High-speed floor finish as recommended by manufacturer of resilient flooring

12. Floor sealer: As recommended by manufacturer of resilient flooring

13. Floor stripper: As recommended by manufacturer of resilient flooring

14. Toilet seat covers: Paper, white

A copy of the MDS sheets for all products used shall be maintained at the clinic and shall be available for review by VA upon request. MDS sheets shall be maintained in each housekeeping closet and shall be reviewed semiannually by the lessor for accuracy. When new products are introduced, the MDS sheets shall be updated.

F. Selection of Cleaning Products

The Lessor shall make careful selection of janitorial cleaning products and equipment to:

1. Use products that are packaged ecologically; Use products and equipment considered environmentally beneficial and/or recycled products that are phosphate free, non-corrosive, non-flammable, and fully biodegradable; and

2. Minimize the use of harsh chemicals and the release of irritating fumes.

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NOTE: Examples of acceptable products may be found at www.gsa.gov/products

G. Selection of Paper Products

The Lessor shall select paper and paper products (e.g. restroom tissue and paper towels) with recycled content conforming to EPA’s CPG.

H. Waste and Recycling

The Lessor shall have no responsibility for disposing of hazardous or pathological waste. The Lessor shall provide collection, disposal, and recycling for all other waste materials generated by the VA. Recycling of paper, plastic, aluminum, toner cartridges and cardboard is required.

Locate waste and recycling containers near the loading dock/service area in accordance with security requirements. The Lessor shall provide and maintain adequate quantity of trash container(s), including compacting equipment as required, based on volume of waste and frequency of collection. Lessor to provide the necessary covered containers with daily or weekly collection and removal from site for refuse, trash, and garbage. The Lessor shall provide the covered recycling containers and shall collet and remove recycled materials weekly.

1.3 TASKS AND ASSOCIATED FREQUENCIES

A. As Required/Requested Requirements

a. Walk Off Mats

i. Lessor shall provide walk off mats at all patient/visitor/employee entrances.

ii. Walk off mats shall be professionally cleaned a minimum of twice yearly.

iii. Wall off mats shall have the characteristics for heavy traffic.

iv. Orient mat to fit in location to provide best coverage.

v. Color of mats to match building carpet/color scheme.

vi. Mats are to be kept clean and in good repair.

vii. Mat material/type to be 3M TM Carpet Matting 8850 or approved equal.

b. Replace light bulbs as necessary.

c. Appropriately address non-scheduled janitorial tasks.

B. Weekly Cleaning Requirements

a. General Warehouse

i. Pick up trash around entrances and vestibules.

ii. Empty trash receptacles.

iii. Clean and disinfect sinks and countertops.

iv. Clean and refill soap dispensers.

v. Clean and refill all paper towel dispensers.

vi. Clean mirrors.

vii. Wipe down all walls with protection with a clean cloth dampened with

viii. Trash receptacles shall be emptied, cleaned and liners changed.

ix. Trash shall be removed from the building and placed in appropriate containers.

x. Boxes and other empty containers, to be disposed of, shall be removed from the building, and placed in appropriate containers.

xi. All resilient tile floor areas shall be swept and wet mopped with germicide.

xii. Vacuum and spot clean carpets.

xiii. Carpeted areas and mats shall be vacuumed.

xiv. Spot clean walls and doors.

xv. Spot clean any carpet stains.

b. All Restrooms

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i. All restrooms shall be swept and wet mopped.

ii. All paper products and hand soap shall be replenished.

iii. All surfaces, including commodes, urinals, walls, mirrors, counters, and sinks, shall be cleaned and disinfected. Sponges and cloths shall not be used to clean commodes and urinals. Commodes and urinals shall be cleaned with disposable items that are disposed of after cleaning commodes and/or urinal in each toilet room. Items used to clean commodes and urinals shall not be used in turn for cleaning other items or wiping down other surfaces. Clean exterior of commodes and urinals first, followed by cleaning of the interior.

iv. Scrub floors and ceramic tile base and wipe down with germicide.

v. Clean ceramic tile walls and wipe down with germicide.

vi. Spot wash painted walls as necessary.

vii. Damp wipe toilet stall partitions and waste receptacles with germicide.

c. Doors, Walls, Trim, Sills, and Ledges

i. Spot wash (for fingerprint, smudges, etc.) as necessary but no less than once weekly.

d. OIT Data Closets (complete during operational hours of day when VA staff are present to provide escort)

i. Areas shall be swept and wet mopped with a neutral cleaner.

ii. Collect, remove, and dispose of refuse, trash, and garbage.

C. Annually

a. Lessor shall ensure that staff entry into their position and then annually thereafter, that VA training course 10203 Privacy and HIPPA training be completed and passed.

b. Course training materials will be provided by the VA COR.

c. Completed staff training documentation to be submitted to VA COR.

D. Pest Control

a. Control pests as appropriate, using Integrated Pest Management techniques, as specified in the VA Environmental Management Integrated Pest Management Technique Guide (E402-1001).

b. Provide quarterly interior and exterior extermination of insects and rodents. The lessor shall provide additional service at the request of the VA, if any signs of re-infestation appear.

i. For interior extermination of insects and rodents upon any sign of infestation, lessor shall provide documentation to the VA COR on how the space was treated and what was found. Lessor to provide terminal cleaning, as deemed necessary, post treatment.

c. Lessor shall provide necessary treatments when notified by VA COR of bed bug, fleas, mites, etc. exposure in the facility. Lessor to provide terminal cleaning, as deemed necessary, post treatment.

2.1 BUILDING MAINTENANCE BY LESSOR

The Lessor is responsible for total maintenance of the leased premises. The Lessor must have a building superintendent or a local, designated representative available to promptly correct deficiencies or attempt to correct deficiencies upon written notice of such condition from the VA.

The Lessor’s superintendent or designated representative shall correct or attempt to correct deficiencies within the timeframes specified in the Operating and Maintenance plan and agreed to by the Government. If no substantial attempt has been made to correct the deficiencies within

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The Lessor shall provide the labor, material, and supervision to adequately maintain the structure, the roof, the exterior walls, windows, doors and any other necessary building appurtenances to provide watertight integrity, structural soundness, and acceptable appearance.

The Lessor’s maintenance responsibility includes initial supplies of all items, materials, and equipment necessary for such maintenance. All maintenance work will be done in accordance with applicable local Building Codes and ordinances, and inspection certificates will be displayed as appropriate.

Maintenance by Lessor includes, but is not limited to, interior and exterior care of the building the site; all sidewalks, parking areas, driveways, private access roads, lawns, and shrubbery, utilities and building service equipment including all repairs and replacements. All equipment and systems shall be maintained to provide reliable service without unusual interruption, disturbing noises, exposure to fire or safety hazards, or unusual emissions of dirt.

Lessor shall maintain the Essential Electrical System as required by NFPA and Joint Commission, including but not limited to, weekly, monthly, annually, and triennial tests and activities.

2.2 FREQUENCY OF MAINTENANCE

A. As Required/Requested Requirements

a. Lessor responsible for replacement of worn floor or wall coverings (this includes the moving and returning of furnishings and equipment), unless caused by negligence on the part of the VA.

b. Water the grass and plantings as necessary to maintain their health and attractive appearance.

c. Fertilize all plants and trees with type of fertilizer recommended by manufacturer.

d. Dead plantings or lawn shall be replaced with the like kind immediately. Partially dead plantings may be trimmed if, after trimming, a good appearance is maintained.

e. Rake and remove leaves to ensure a good appearance of the site.

f. Clean HVAC units inside and out upon any signs of mildew or bacterial growth.

g. Pans in HVAC units shall be treated as required to prevent mildew or bacterial growth.

h. Before operational hours, remove snow and ice from all entrances, sidewalks, parking lots and approaches. In the even of snow or freezing rain during working hours, removal must occur withing one hour from receipt of notification by VA staff.

Lessor shall be deemed the ‘spotter’ for weather events at the site to determine necessary response.

i. All building equipment shall follow manufacturer recommendations for preventative maintenance.

j. Lessor shall provide VA COR owner level access to work order system platform being utilized to review/monitor status of preventative maintenance, inspections, work orders, etc.

k. Lessor responsible for the privacy curtains. Lessor shall replace the privacy curtains if they are visibly soiled, when performing terminal cleans in a space with such curtain or as determined by the VA COR. Curtains shall be replaced with clean curtains.

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B. Weekly

a. Mow and edge lawns weekly during the growth season.

C. Monthly

a. Remove weeds from around building, parking areas, all landscaped areas (including lawn) and fence borders (both sides of fence).

b. Mow and edge lawns at least once a month during the dormant season.

c. Trim and prune shrubbery and trees to maintain an attractive appearance.

Shrubbery shall be not allowed to grow up and cover windows.

d. Lessor to provide VA COR monthly reports on the quantity of recyclables and Lessor generated hazardous waste.

D. Quarterly

a. Trim/maintain onsite landscaping as required; complete during the hours of 7:00 am

– 5:00 pm.

E. Semi-Annually

a. Replace all filters in the HVAC system. Replace on a more frequent basis if required by the manufacturer’s recommendations.

b. Remove all washable patient privacy curtains and replace with clean curtains.

F. Three Times Per Year

a. Fertilize all lawn areas. Fertilize application prior to the start of the growth season shall contain week killer per manufacturer’s recommendations.

G. Annually

a. Clean interior of all double wall HVAC units and drain pans.

b. Re-mulch all planting beds.

c. Lessor shall provide the VA COR a certified report from an independent 3rd party test and balance company identifying the airflow in CFM, the air changes per hour (ACH) and pressure differential for all rooms identified having positive or negative pressure relationships to the adjacent space (isolation room, procedural rooms, etc.) At a minimum, the report will include the room number, minimum CFM required, minimum ACH required, minimum pressure differential required, actual CFM, actual ACH, actual pressure differential and date that the testing occurred. The first certified report for all room types is due within 45 day of building acceptance.

i. If report indicates a change in original room design, Lessor shall immediately notify VA COR and provide corrective action plan.

2.2 EXTERIOR CLEANING

A. Lessor’s Responsibilities

The Lessor shall maintain the leased premises to provide a clean, neat, and attractive appearance by performing the functions outlined below.

a. Daily

i. Building entrances and gazabos. Pick up trash, litter, and debris.

b. Three Times Weekly

i. Sweep landings, steps, and sidewalks

ii. Police all sidewalks, parking areas, green areas, planting beds, driveways, lawns, shrubbery, outside loading dock areas, platforms, etc. to maintain a neat attractive appearance. This shall include, but not limited to, the removal of debris, litter, trash, limbs, etc. (from both sides of fences, if applicable)

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c. Monthly (completed after building has closed, allowing for parked cars to be at a minimum)

i. Parking lot sweeping.

d. Quarterly

i. Clean bugs from the interior and exterior of light lenses.

j. Clean balconies, ledges, courts, areaways, gutters, and flat roofs.

k. Clean mildew from exterior of building, sidewalks, and roof areas, etc.

l. Trim/maintain onsite landscaping (complete during the hours of 7:00 am –

5:00 pm)

e. Semi-Annually

ii. Drainage System: (complete during the hours of 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. Off tour work is also permitted to complete these tasks.)

1. Inspect and clean all onsite catch basins and storm drain inlets of trash, leaves, and other deleterious materials.

2. Detention/retention and silting basins shall be inspected and cleaned of weeds and overgrowth to ensure proper drainage is maintained.

3. Basin bottoms should be scarified to maintain the integrity of the drainage design.

f. Annually

i. Clean exterior of building. Remove all spider webs, wasp nests, stains, etc.

g. Every Three Years (must be completed during nonoperational hours)

i. Curb painting

ii. Parking lot line striping

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OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) PLAN

1.1

1.2

1.2.1 O&M PLAN

The O&M plan shall indicate how the scheduled (routine) maintenance and repair of the building will be managed. For each activity in the O&M plan, the Lessor shall identify the responsible entity and frequency of the maintenance.

A. EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE

Exterior maintenance, including landscaping and grounds, irrigation system, trash removal, exterior lighting, parking lot, pest control, window washing, hazardous spill plan and general litter pick up shall be addressed.

B. INTERIOR MAINTENANCE

Interior maintenance shall be descried, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pest control, and any janitorial maintenance associated with services provided by the Lessor.

C. QUALITY CONTROL

Describe how the Lessor will provide quality control to ensure that all services described in the O&M plan are, in fact, provided, and how the Lessor will maintain quality and appearance of the entire building over the term of the lease.

MAINTENANCE BY LESSOR

This lease will require the Lessor to maintain the building, building equipment and systems, and the exterior premises over the term of the lease. The Government requires assurance that the building will be kept in good condition with high quality, professional management and management and maintenance over the full term of the lease.

Lessors shall provide their O&M plan which shall describe the organization and structure the workforce of both operations and maintenance personnel. Organization charts; staffing plans indicating trades, number of personnel, and experience levels; and operating schedules shall be provided to the VA COR. In order to assure professional management, the Lessor or designated property management firm must have a local, designated property manager available. The property manager shall have maintenance personnel (building superintendent) on site during normal working hours.

The O&M plan shall identify and provide addresses and contact information for entities that will maintain the leased premises (designated local property management firm, building superintendent, and any contractors or subcontractors).

The O&M plan shall outline procedures for dealing with scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance and repairs.

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

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1.3 NON-SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

A. EMERGENCY CALLS

Service calls will be classified as emergency calls when the condition constitutes an immediate danger to personnel, threatens to damage property, or has a direct impact on operations or security.

Classification of calls as emergency shall be at the sole discretion of the government. During normal working hours, Lessor’s on-site superintendent shall respond immediately upon notification.

Emergencies occurring at other than normal working hours shall be responded to (on scene) within 60 minutes of receipt of call. Lessor shall repair or neutralize the emergency condition before departing the site. If necessary, Lessor shall acquire material by quickest available means and include work outside normal hours. If further labor or materials are required after the emergency is neutralized, the Lessor shall have the repairs completed withing three (3) working days or within such other reasonable time as agreed to by the government. The Lessor shall have available generally used spare parts and common building materials to support emergency requirements.

Lack of started materials shall not be a cause for non-performance.

B. ROUTINE CALLS

Service calls will be classified as routine when the condition does not qualify as an emergency call.

Eight-five (85%) of all routine calls shall be completed within five (5) working days after the receipt of the call, with remainder being completed within ten (10) working days.

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SAFETY, FIRE PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

1.1 GENERAL

1.1.1 PERMITS

Space must have a current occupancy permit issued by the local jurisdiction. Lessor shall obtain and maintain all necessary permits for operation of building services and equipment, including but not limited to fuel-fire mechanical equipment, emergency and standby generators, equipment to treat or exhaust toxic or hazardous gases, and solid or liquid wastes.

1.1.2 INSPECTIONS BY LESSOR

Lessor shall inspect, test, and maintain building systems, fire and life safety systems and equipment, as required by the more stringent of NFPA guidelines or local codes. Lessor shall submit documentation as acceptable to the Contracting Officer and/or VA COR of tests, report, and maintenance logs.

At minimum, systems and equipment for which inspections and reports are required include, but are not limited to, those systems as enumerated in NFPA 99, other applicable NFPA guidelines, and the following:

• Essential Electrical System

• Gas and Vacuum Systems

• Environmental Systems

• Fire Doors and Shutters

• Portable Fire Extinguishers

• Fire Suppression Systems

• Standpipe Systems

• Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

1.1.3 INSPECTIONS BY GOVERNMENT

The government reserves the right to conduct independent inspections, testing, assessments, and detailed studies in space it occupies, as well as in space serving the VA leased space (e.g. common use areas, mechanical rooms, HVAC systems, etc.). The Lessor shall assist VA in its assessments and detailed studies by making available information on building operations and Lessor activities, and providing access to space for assessment and testing, if required. These may include, but are not limited to, noise and vibration testing, water and air quality sampling, water, and air sampling for pathogens, Legionella cultures and copper/siler analysis, radon testing, mold testing, Facility Condition Assessments of building systems and equipment, etc. Work may be performed by independent consultants, or VA personnel.

Lessor shall implement corrective measures required by the Contracting Officer.

2.0 CODE VIOLATIONS

Equipment, services, or utilities furnished, and activities of other occupants, shall be free of safety, health, and fire hazards. When hazards or code violations are detected, they must be promptly

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3.0 SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1 INDOOR ENVIRONMENT

Lessor shall maintain building envelope and building systems in good repair. Excess or uncontrolled water can damage interior finishes, furnishings, or equipment and can contribute to the growth of mold and other pathogens. Lessor shall take precautions in design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the facility to control the entry of water from outside sources or leaks from building systems.

Lessor shall promptly repair any leaks and replace damaged materials or finishes. If mold or other pathogens are discovered, Lessor shall be responsible for remediation.

3.1.2 SPECIAL BUILDING EQUIPMENT

Special building equipment required to treat and exhaust to the atmosphere toxic gases produced by the agency program equipment shall be maintained in proper operating condition. Maintain all such installations in compliance with appropriate OSHA, EPA, or related regulations of the local community.

Lessor shall obtain operating permits as required by EPA and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the operation of exhaust-producing generators and building air and water heating equipment.

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