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This document is a comprehensive set of technical specifications for a traditional asbestos abatement project at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. The project involves removing approximately 2,100 square feet of asbestos containing white duct mastic on penthouse supply ducts, 105,850 square feet of asbestos containing white mastic on foil wrapped ducts on 2nd through 5th floors, and multiple linear feet of asbestos containing mastic on various pipes and lines throughout the facility.

The specifications detail extensive requirements for asbestos removal, including strict worker protection protocols, negative air pressure system specifications, personal protective equipment standards, decontamination procedures, disposal methods, and final visual and air clearance testing protocols. The project mandates compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulations, and requires specialized personnel with specific training and certifications. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including an Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan, detailed worker qualifications, medical surveillance records, and submit to rigorous monitoring and testing throughout the abatement process. The specifications emphasize safety, environmental protection, and meticulous procedural compliance during all phases of asbestos removal and facility decontamination.

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Replace Deteriorated AHU 21, 22, 23, 24 Malcom Randall VA Medical Center

Contract 36C24819D0021

Project 573-21-705

SPECIFICATIONS

100% Bid Documents for Construction

Prepared for

Department of Veterans Affairs North Florida / South Georgia

Veterans’ Health System

1601 SW Archer Road

Gainesville, Florida 32608

Prepared by

3603 NW 98th Street, Suite B

Gainesville, Florida 32606

February 22, 2024

Design, Inc.

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

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

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 08-22

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

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 11-21

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 12-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

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09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

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

22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 12-22

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-20

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

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20

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

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-22

23 22 23 Automatic Pumped Traps 04-20

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

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23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling

Units

03-20

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables GNV VA Spec

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems GNV VA Spec

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems GNV VA Spec

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards GNV VA Spec

26 27 26 Wiring Devices GNV VA Spec

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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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.

INDEX OF DRAWINGS

DWG. DESCRIPTION PAGE

GENERAL

G001 TITLE PAGE, LOCATION MAP, & INDEX OF DRAWINGS 1

G002 CONSTRUCTION PHASING PLAN 2

G003 CONSTRUCTION PHASING PLAN 3

G004 CONSTRUCTION PHASING PLAN 4

G005 PARTIAL 2ND & 5TH FLOORS - SWING SPACES - BUILDING 1

(FOR REFERENCE)

HA101 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, IDENTIFICATION OR CONTAINMENT 6

STRUCTURAL

S001 STRUCTURAL NOTES 7

S101 TEMPOARY AHU PLATFORM FRAMING PLANS 8

S102 PENTHOUSE ROOF FRAMING PLAN 9

S501 STEEL DETAILS 10

S502 STEEL DETAILS 11

S503 STEEL DETAILS 12

ARCHITECTURAL

AG101 GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS 13

AD102 5TH FLOOR DEMO CEILING PLAN 14

AD103 4TH FLOOR DEMO CEILING PLAN 15

AD104 3RD FLOOR DEMO CEILING PLAN 16

AD105 2ND FLOOR DEMO CEILING PLAN 17

AC102 5TH FLOOR CEILING PLAN 18

AC103 4TH FLOOR CEILING PLAN 19

AC104 3RD FLOOR CEILING PLAN 20

AC105 2ND FLOOR CEILING PLAN 21

AE100 PENTHOUSE ROOF PLAN 22

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AE101 5TH FL - ROOF PLAN 23

AE102 5TH FL - FLOOR PLAN 24

AE103 4TH FL - FLOOR PLAN 25

AE104 3RD FL - FLOOR PLAN 26

AE105 2ND FL - FLOOR PLAN 27

AE200 PARTIAL ELEVATIONS, SECTIONS & PARTIAL CEILING LAYOUTS 28

AE501 DETAILS FOR CEILING, DUCT ENCLOSURE AND ROOFING 29

AE700 PENETRATION DETAILS 30

MECHANICAL

MH001 ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES 31

MH002 LEGEND 32

MH101 EXISTING HVAC ZONES 33

MH102 5TH FLOOR - EXISTING CONDITIONS 34

MH103 4TH FLOOR - EXISTING CONDITIONS 35

MH104 3RD FLOOR - EXISTING CONDITIONS 36

MH105 2ND FLOOR - EXISTING CONDITIONS 37

MD102 MECHANICAL PENTHOUSE DEMOLITION PLAN 38

MH107 MECHANICAL ROOF AHU-TEMP RENOVATION PLAN 39

MH107.1 TEMP UNIT DUCT PLANS 40

MH108 MECHANICAL PENTHOUSE RENOVATION PLAN 41

MH109 MECHANICAL PENTHOUSE ROOF RENOVATION PLAN 42

MP101 MECHANICAL 5TH FLOOR PIPING PLAN 43

MH110 ENLARGED MECHANICAL SECTIONS 44

MH111 MECHANICAL LEVEL 6 MECHANICAL ROOM SECTIONS 45

MH112 MECHANICAL LEVEL 6 MECHANICAL ROOM SECTIONS 46

MD103 AHU-24 - HVAC DEMOLITION - LEVEL 5 & 4 - PHASE 3.2.1

thru 3.3.2

MD104 AHU-24 - HVAC DEMOLITION - LEVEL 3 & 2 - PHASE 3.4 thru

3.5.2

MH113 AHU-24 - ROOMS MAPS - LEVEL 5 & 4 - PHASE 3.2 & 3.3 49

MH114 AHU-24 - ROOMS MAPS - LEVEL 3 & 2 - PHASE 3.4 & 3.5 50

MH115 AHU-24 - ZONES MAPS - LEVEL 5 & 4 - PHASE 3.2 & 3.3 51

MH116 AHU-24 - ZONES MAPS - LEVEL 3 & 2 - PHASE 3.4 & 3.5 52

MH117-A1 AHU-24 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 5 - PHASE 3.2.1 53

MH117-A2 AHU-24 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 5 - PHASE 3.2.2 54

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MH118-A1 NOT USED - THIS PAGE HAS BEEN LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 55

MH118-A2 AHU-24 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 4 - PHASE 3.3.2

PART1

MH118-A3 AHU-24 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 4 - PHASE 3.3.2

PART2

MH119 AHU-24 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 3 - PHASE 3.4 58

MH120-A1 AHU-24 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 2 - PHASE 3.5.1 59

MH120-A2 AHU-24 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 2 - PHASE 3.5.2 60

MP102 AHU-24 - HVAC PIPING - LEVEL 5 & 4 - PHASE 3.2 & 3.3 61

MP103 AHU-24 - HVAC PIPING - LEVEL 3 & 2 - PHASE 3.4 & 3.5 62

MP301 HYDRONIC PIPING SECTIONS 63

MD105 AHU-21 - HVAC DEMOLITION - LEVEL 5 & 4 - PHASE 4.2.1

thru 4.3.2

MD106 AHU-21 - HVAC DEMOLITION - LEVEL 3 & 2 - PHASE 4.4 &

4.5

MH121 AHU-21 - ROOMS MAPS - LEVEL 5 & 4 - PHASE 4.2 & 4.3 66

MH122 AHU-21 - ROOMS MAPS - LEVEL 3 & 2 - PHASE 4.4 & 4.5 67

MH123 AHU-21 - ZONES MAPS - LEVEL 5 & 4 - PHASE 4.2 & 4.3 68

MH124 AHU-21 - ZONES MAPS - LEVEL 3 & 2 - PHASE 4.4 & 4.5 69

MH125-A1 AHU-21 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 5 - PHASE 4.2.1 70

MH125-A2 AHU-21 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 5 - PHASE 4.2.2 71

MH126-A1 AHU-21 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 4 - PHASE 4.3.1 72

MH126-A2 AHU-21 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 4 - PHASE 4.3.2 73

MH127-A1 AHU-21 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 3 - PHASE 4.4 -

PART 1

MH127-A2 AHU-21 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 3 - PHASE 4.4 -

PART 2

MH128-A1 AHU-21 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 2 - PHASE 4.5 -

PART 1

MH128-A2 AHU-21 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 2 - PHASE 4.5 -

PART 2

MP104 AHU-21 - HVAC PIPING - LEVEL 5 & 4 - PHASE 4.2.1 thru

4.3.2

MP105 AHU-21 - HVAC PIPING - LEVEL 3 & 2 - PHASE 4.4 & 4.5 79

MD107 AHU-22 - HVAC DEMOLITION - LEVEL 5 & 4 - PHASE 5.2 &

5.3

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MD108 AHU-22 - HVAC DEMOLITION - LEVEL 3 & 2 - PHASE 5.4 &

5.5

MH129 AHU-22 - ROOMS MAPS - LEVEL 5 & 4 - PHASE 5.2 & 5.3 82

MH130 AHU-22 - ROOMS MAPS - LEVEL 3 & 2 - PHASE 5.4 & 5.5 83

MH131 AHU-22 - ZONES MAPS - LEVEL 5 & 4 - PHASE 5.2 & 5.3 84

MH132 AHU-22 - ZONES MAPS - LEVEL 3 & 2 - PHASE 5.4 & 5.5 85

MH133 AHU-22 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 5 - PHASE 5.2 86

MH134 AHU-22 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 4 - PHASE 5.3 87

MH135 AHU-22 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 3 - PHASE 5.4 88

MH136 AHU-22 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 2 - PHASE 5.5 89

MD109 AHU-23 - HVAC DEMOLITION 90

MD110 MECHANICAL ROOM EB-60 - DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK PLANS 91

MH137 AHU-23 - ROOMS MAPS - LEVEL 5 thru 3 - PHASE 6.2 thru

6.4

MH138 AHU-23 - ZONES MAPS - LEVEL 5 thru 3 - PHASE 6.2 thru

6.4

MH139 AHU-23 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 5 - PHASE 6.2 94

MH140 AHU-23 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 4 - PHASE 6.3 95

MH141 AHU-23 - PROPOSED HVAC DUCTWORK - LEVEL 3 - PHASE 6.4 96

MH201 HVAC ELEVATIONS 97

MH301 HVAC SECTIONS 98

MH501 MECHANICAL DETAILS 99

MH502 MECHANICAL DETAILS 100

MH503 MECHANICAL DETAILS 101

MH504 MECHANICAL DETAILS 102

MH505 MECHANICAL DETAILS 103

MH506 MECHANICAL DETAILS 104

MH601 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES 105

MH602 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES 106

MH603 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES 107

MH604 SUPPLY AIR TERMINAL WITH REHEAT SCHEDULES 108

MH605 DUAL DUCT SUPPLY AIR TERMINAL SCHEDULES 109

MH606 MECHANICAL AIR DEVICE SCHEDULE 110

MH700 AHU-21 AIRFLOW DIAGRAM 111

MH701 AHU-22 AIRFLOW DIAGRAM 112

MH702 AHU-23 AIRFLOW DIAGRAM - ALTERNATE BID #2 113

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MH703 AHU-24 AIRFLOW DIAGRAM 114

MH704 STEAM AND CHILLED WATER FLOW DIAGRAM 115

MH705 HEATING HOT WATER FLOW DIAGRAMS 116

MI100 AHU-21 & 24 CONTROL DIAGRAM 117

MI101 AHU-21 & 24 CONTROL POINTS LIST AND SEQUENCE OF

OPERATION

MI102 AHU-22 & 23 CONTROL DIAGRAM 119

MI103 AHU-22 & 23 CONTROL POINTS LIST AND SEQUENCE OF

OPERATION

MI104 AHU-TEMP CONTROL DIAGRAM 121

MI105 AHU-TEMP CONTROL POINTS AND SEQUENCE OF OPERATION 122

MI106 LAB EXHAUST FAN CONTROL DIAGRAM AND SEQUENCE 123

MI107 LAB EXHAUST FAN CONTROL DIAGRAM AND SEQUENCE 124

MI108 HEATING HOT WATER SYSTEM CONTROL DIAGRAM 125

MI109 SUPPLY AIR TERMINAL CONTROL DIAGRAM 126

MI110 LABORATORY ROOM CONTROL DIAGRAM 127

MI111 MISCELLANEOUS CONTROL DIAGRAM 128

MI112 NETWORK ARCHITECTURE DIAGRAM 129

PG001 PLUMBING LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS, AND SYMBOLS 130

PP101 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING 131

FIRE PROTECTION

FX100 MECHANICAL PENTHOUSE EXISTING FIRE PROTECTION 132

ELECTRICAL

E001 ELECTRICAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVATIONS 133

E002 ELECTRICAL NOTES 134

E003 ELECTRICAL DETAILS SHEET 135

ED100 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - PENTHOUSE ROOF 136

ED101 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - LEVEL 6 137

ED102 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - 5TH FLOOR 138

ED103 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - 4TH FLOOR 139

ED104 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - 3RD FLOOR 140

ED105 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - 2ND FLOOR 141

EL202 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - 5TH FLOOR 142

EL203 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - 4TH FLOOR 143

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EL204 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - 3RD FLOOR 144

EL205 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN - 2ND FLOOR 145

EP201 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - PENTHOUSE 146

EP207 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN - BASEMENT 147

EP400 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES 148

EP401A ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES 149

EP401B ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULES 150

EP402 LIGHTING CALCULATIONS 5TH FLOOR 151

EP403 LIGHTING CALCULATIONS 4TH FLOOR 152

EP404 LIGHTING CALCULATIONS 3RD FLOOR 153

EP405 LIGHTING CALCULATIONS 2ND FLOOR 154

EP406 ELECTRICAL DEMAND LOAD SUMMARY 155

EP500 ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAM 156

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

VERSION 11-01-21

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Replace Deteriorated AHU

21, 22, 23, and 24 at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, Gainesville, FL. as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center Engineering Officer.

C. Offices of AKEA Design Inc., as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the

Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BASE BID: Replace Deteriorated AHU 21, 22, 23, and 24 in accordance with drawings and specifications. Work includes general construction, alterations, labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items. Base

Bid includes removing the temporary AHU, along with its mechanical and electrical hookups, and providing steel and grating to fill the void on the platform.

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B. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.1: Replace Deteriorated AHU 21, 22, 23, and 24 in accordance with drawings and specifications. Work includes general construction, alterations, labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items. EXCEPT keep the temporary AHU in place.

C. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.2: Replace Deteriorated AHU 21, 22, 23, and 24 in accordance with drawings and specifications. Work includes general construction, alterations, labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items. EXCEPT keep the temporary AHU in place and DEDUCT AHU 23 and associated phase(s).

D. DEDUCT ALTERNATE NO.3: Replace Deteriorated AHU 21, 22, 23, and 24 in accordance with drawings and specifications. Work includes general construction, alterations, labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items. EXCEPT keep the temporary AHU in place, DEDUCT AHU 22 and associated phase(s), and DEDUCT AHU-23 and associated phases.

E. SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

F. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at

Contractor's expense.

1.4 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:

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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. Patients and staff are not to be photographed at any time.

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

Officer.

C. Key Control:

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

D. Document Control:

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

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01 00 00 - 4 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.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

2. A limited number of permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility

Manager.

1.5 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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

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01 00 00 - 5 temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

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

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

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

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

Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any

Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

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

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

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

Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

2. Staging Area- VA does not provide staging area to the project unless otherwise specified. The contractors are responsible for

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3. 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. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required to remain in operation.

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

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

I. Phasing:

1. The contractor shall consider in their proposal that there will be activities required to be performed after hours or over weekends.

2. 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:

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

Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor, as follows:

4. Phase I: E-Wing Rooftop (Level 6)

5. Phase II: Building 1 5th Floor Fire Protection Zone 5D and/or E-

Wing Building 2nd Floor Fire Protection Zone 2D

6. Phase III: E-Wing 2nd through roof (AHU-24)

7. Phase IV: E-Wing 2nd through roof (AHU-21)

8. Phase V: E-Wing 2nd through roof (AHU-22)

9. Phase VI: E-Wing 3rd through roof (AHU-23)

J. Building(s) No.(s) all will be occupied during performance of work;

but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Certain areas of Building(s) will be occupied by Medical Center personnel for various periods as listed below:

AREA PERIOD

Zone 2E Dental Clinic Entire sequence

Zone 3D and 3E Research Labs Entire sequence

Zone 4D and 4E Research Labs Entire sequence

Zone 5C and 5D Research Labs Entire sequence

2. 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

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3. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

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 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.

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 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. 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 for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 21 days in advance of proposed interruption.

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3. Major interruptions of any system shall be requested, in writing, at least 30 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, shall be removed back to their source. Those which are indicated to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped, or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged-in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions;

so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

N. 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.

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

COR.

O. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of

COR and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING

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

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-

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1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures, and will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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.

1.7 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. VA could authorize depending on availability a space for 20-ft

Conex or 18 Yard dumpster the installation on campus. VA reserves the right to request the relocation of them with a 48-hours' notice of contractors cost and expenses.

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4. 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.

1.8 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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1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter, or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

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

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

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

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

(FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within

15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.12 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

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

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

Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract.

The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work.

The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4-month and 9-month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the

Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

B. 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.

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

D. 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

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

1. Name of item.

2. Model and serial numbers.

3. Location where installed.

4. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

5. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

7. 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.

8. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

10. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

J. 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.

K. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

L. 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

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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:

a. Code 1-Life Safety Systems

(1) Fire suppression systems.

(2) Fire alarm system(s).

b. Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

(2) Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c. Code 1-Electrical

(1) Power failure (entire area or any building operational after

1600 hours).

(2) Security lights.

(3) Smoke detectors.

d. Code 2-Electrical

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

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

e. Code 1-Heat

(1) Power failure affecting heat.

f. Code 3-Interior

(1) Floors damaged.

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(2) Paint chipping or peeling.

(3) Casework damaged.

g. Code 1-Roof Leaks

(1) Damage to property is occurring.

h. Code 3

(1) All work not listed above.

M. 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.

Warranty Tags

Type of product/material

Model number

Serial number

Contract number

Warranty period from/to

Inspector’s signature

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time…

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