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Specifications Volume 1 Renovate Patient Ward 3B for Patient Privacy and Intensive Care Marion VA Medical Center VA Contract # 36C25523R0096 Marion, Ill.

H VA MARI 23100

100% Construction Documents – Submission April 19, 2024

H VA MARI 23100

Final Bid Documents – Submission

September 20, 2024

Renovate 3B for Patient Privacy and

Intensive Care Unit Marion VA Medical Center

Marion, Illinois

Final Bid Documents

VA Project No.: 36C25523R0096

Stone Group/HFG No.: H VA MARI 23100 Issue Date: September 20, 2024

Volume1

Divisions 00 Through 14

Renovate 3B for Patient Privacy and Intensive Care Unit Final Bid Documents

Marion VA Medical Center Marion IL 09/20/2024

VA Contract #36C25523R0096 Version 11-01-23

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

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-23

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 � EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

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

DIVISION 03 � CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 � MASONRY - Not Used

DIVISION 05 � METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 � WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finished Carpentry 01-21

06 65 00 Solid Polymer Fabrications M+HFG

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 01-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 01-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 04-22

08 32 13 ICU Sliding Glass Doors 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 05-22

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

DIVISION 09 � FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-22

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

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

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 � SPECIALTIES

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

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21

10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls 05-23

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 � EQUIPMENT

11 40 11 Custom Fabricated Food Service Equipment 01-21

11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 08-20

DIVISION 12 � FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

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12 35 70 Healthcare Casework M+HFG

12 36 00 Countertops 12-23

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-21

DIVISION 14� CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT � Not Used

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 � PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

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

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

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

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 12-22

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 05-23

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 05-23

DIVISION 23 � HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

03-23

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

03-23

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-23

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 03-23

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-23

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

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

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SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 25 � INTEGRATED AUTOMATION - Not Used

DIVISION 26 � ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-22

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-22

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 11-22

26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 11-22

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 11-22

DIVISION 27 � COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

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

DIVISION 28 � ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 � EARTHWORK � Not Used

DIVISION 32 � EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS � Not Used

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SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 33 � UTILITIES � Not Used

DIVISION 34 � TRANSPORTATION � Not Used

DIVISION 48 � Electrical Power Generation � Not Used

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

DRAWING NO. TITLE

01 - GENERAL

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI001 ARCH/INT NOTES

GI002 ARCH/INT NOTES

GI003 CODE REVIEW

GI011 ACCESSIBILITY & EQUIPMENT MOUNTING DETAILS

GI012 ACCESSIBILITY & EQUIPMENT MOUNTING DETAILS

GI013 ACCESSIBILITY & EQUIPMENT MOUNTING DETAILS

GI100 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - OVERALL

GI101 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - PROJECT AREA

GI102 LIFE SAFETY PLAN - 2ND LEVEL

GI110 TEMP EXITING & ICRA PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - OVERALL

GI111 TEMP EXITING & ICRA PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - PROJECT AREA

GI120 PROJECT STAGING PLAN - FACILITY MAP

GI121 PROJECT STAGING PLAN - GROUND LEVEL - PROJECT AREA

02 - STRUCTURAL

S-000 GENERAL NOTES

S-100 PARTIAL ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S-200 PENTHOUSE FLOOR DEMO AND NEW FRAMING PLAN

S-300 PENTHOUSE ROOF FRAMING PLAN & FRAMING DETAILS

03 - ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION

AD100 DEMOLITION PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - OVERALL

AD101 DEMOLITION PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - AREA A

AD102 DEMOLITION PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - AREA B

AD110 DEMOLITION RCP - 3RD LEVEL - OVERALL

AD111 DEMOLITION RCP - 3RD LEVEL - AREA A

AD112 DEMOLITION RCP - 3RD LEVEL - AREA B

AD113 DEMOLITION RCP - 2ND LEVEL - OVERALL

AD114 DEMOLITION RCP - 2ND LEVEL - AREA A

AD115 DEMOLITION RCP - 2ND LEVEL - AREA B

AD121 DEMOLITION PENTHOUSE PLAN - 4TH LEVEL - AREA A

04 - ARCHITECTURAL

AE100 ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - OVERALL

AE101 ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - AREA A

AE102 ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - AREA B

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AE110 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - OVERALL

AE111 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - AREA A

AE112 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - AREA B

AE130 ARCHITECTURAL ROOF PLAN - OVERALL

AE131 ARCHITECTURAL PENTHOUSE PLAN - 4TH LEVEL - AREA A

AE301 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE311 WALL SECTIONS

AE312 WALL SECTIONS

AE401 ENLARGED PATIENT ROOM PLANS

AE402 ENLARGED PATIENT ROOM PLANS

AE403 ENLARGED PATIENT ROOM PLANS

AE404 ENLARGED PATIENT ROOM PLANS

AE405 ENLARGED PATIENT ROOM PLANS

AE406 ENLARGED PATIENT ROOM PLANS

AE411 ENLARGED PLANS

AE421 FLOOR SLOPES & DRAINS

AE422 FLOOR SLOPES & DRAINS

AE431 ENLARGED RCP

AE501 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

AE502 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

AE503 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

AE601 ARCHITECTURAL SCHEDULES & ASSEMBLIES

AE900 ARCHITECTURAL PERSPECTIVES

05 - ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS

AI100 FINISH & INTERIORS - SCHEDULES & TYPES

AI101 FINISH PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - AREA A

AI102 FINISH PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - AREA B

AI200 FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT - SCHEDULES & TYPES

AI201 FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT - SCHEDULES & TYPES

AI202 FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - AREA A

AI203 FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - AREA B

AI301 WALL PROTECTION PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - AREA A

AI302 WALL PROTECTION PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - AREA B

AI401 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI402 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AI411 HEADWALL � BASIS OF DESIGN

AI412 HEADWALL � BASIS OF DESIGN � BID DEDUCT

AI501 MILLWORK SECTIONS & DETAILS

AI502 MILLWORK SECTIONS & DETAILS - BID DEDUCT

AI503 FINISH DETAILS

AI600 SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING - SCHEDULES & TYPES

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AI601 SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - AREA A

AI602 SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING PLAN - 3RD LEVEL - AREA B

AI701 PATIENT LIFTS � BASIS OF DESIGN - DETAILS

AI702 PATIENT LIFTS � BASIS OF DESIGN - DETAILS

AI703 PATIENT LIFTS � BASIS OF DESIGN - DETAILS

AI704 PATIENT LIFTS � BASIS OF DESIGN - DETAILS

AI710 PATIENT LIFTS � BASIS OF DESIGN � OVERALL PLAN

AI711 PATIENT LIFTS � BASIS OF DESIGN � ENLARGED PLAN

AI712 PATIENT LIFTS � BASIS OF DESIGN � ENLARGED PLAN

AI713 PATIENT LIFTS � BASIS OF DESIGN � ENLARGED PLAN

AI714 PATIENT LIFTS � BASIS OF DESIGN � ENLARGED PLAN

AI715 PATIENT LIFTS � BASIS OF DESIGN � ENLARGED PLAN

AI716 PATIENT LIFTS � BASIS OF DESIGN � ENLARGED PLAN

06 - MECHANICAL

M-000 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

M-103 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL

M-104 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - ROOF

MH203 DUCTWORK FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL

MH204 MECHANICAL FLOOR PLAN - PENTHOUSE

MH205 MECHANICAL TEMPORARY FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL

MP203 HYDRONIC PIPING FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL

MC203 CONTROLS FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL

M-300 ENLARGED PLANS

M-301 SECTIONS

M-500 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-503 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-600 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

07 - PLUMBING

P-000 PLUMBING SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

PF103 FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL

PF203 FIRE PROTECTION FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL

P-102 PLUMBING DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - 2ND LEVEL

P-103 PLUMBING DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL

PP202 PLUMBING FLOOR PLAN - 2ND LEVEL

PP203 PLUMBING FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL

PG203 MEDICAL GAS FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL

P-600 PLUMBING DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

08 - ELECTRICAL

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E-000 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

E-001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS

E-103 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL

E-104 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN - PENTHOUSE

EL203 LIGHTING FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL

EC203 LIGHTING CONTROL FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL

EP203 POWER FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL

EP204 POWER FLOOR PLAN - PENTHOUSE

EV203 LOW VOLTAGE FLOOR PLAN - 3RD LEVEL

E-401 LIGHTING CONTROL ZONE PLANS

E-500 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

E-600 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-601 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-700 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E-701 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E-800 ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE

TOTAL SHEET COUNT: 112

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Renovate 3B for Patient Privacy and Intensive Care Unit, Marion

VA Medical Center, Marion, Illinois, VA Contract #36C25523R0096. as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Only one site visit will be scheduled prior to the bid date.

Attendance is highly recommended.

C. Offices of Stone HFG Architecture, 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. BID ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: BASE BID: Includes all scope communicated in the drawings, specifications and other construction documents.

Construction Duration: 550 calendar days.

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Amount: $____________________________

B. Deductive Bid Alternates: The following scopes of work are specified as Deductive Bid Alternates (“DBA”).

BID ITEM II(DBA NO.1): All the work in Bid Item I except delete mechanical ductwork.

Construction Duration: 540 calendar days.

Amount: $__________________________

BID ITEM III(DBA NO.2): All the work in Bid Item II except delete all headwalls to reduce in price including headwall size and finishes.

Construction Duration: 530 calendar days.

Amount: $_________________________

BID ITEM IV(DBA NO.3): All the work in Bid Item III except omit S.O.W. related to solid surface wall finished and replace with wall tile. See specifications and AI drawings.

Construction Duration: 520 calendar days.

Amount: $_________________________

BID ITEM V(DBA NO.4):All the work in Bid Item IV except omit all premanufactured metal casework and replace with millwork. See specifications and AI drawings.

Construction Duration: 520 calendar days.

Amount: $_________________________

BID ITEM VI(DBA NO.5): All the work in Bid Item V except omit S.O.W. related to patient lifts. See specifications and AI drawings.

Construction Duration: 500 calendar days.

Amount: $_________________________

BID ITEM VII(DBA NO.6): All the work in Bid Item VI except omit S.O.W related to renovation of med/surg room

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(Room 303). Revised drawings to be provided by A/E team should this bid item be selected.

Construction Duration: 470 calendar days.

Amount: $_________________________

BID ITEM VIII(DBA NO.7): All the work in Bid Item VII except omit S.O.W. related to renovation and resizing of visitor toilet (Room 330). Revised drawings to be provided by A/E team should this bid item be selected.

Construction Duration: 440 calendar days.

Amount: $_________________________

BID ITEM IX(DBA NO.8): All the work in Bid Item VIII except omit S.O.W. related to renovation and resizing of visitor lounge (Room 331). Revised drawings to be provided by A/E team should this bid item be selected.

Construction Duration: 410 calendar days.

Amount: $__________________________

C. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The contractor shall complete the work required under this Scope of Work (SOW)within five hundred and fifty (550) calendar days from Notice to

Proceed (NTP),unless otherwise directed by the Contracting

Officer.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted.

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.

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

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

General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

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

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

See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

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D. Document Control:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“sensitive information”.

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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“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.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices), construction waste containers and utilities may be erected by the Contractor in locations indicated on the drawings and only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the

Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

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

01 00 00 -7 consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the

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

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

E. Workers are subject to rules of Medical Centerapplicable 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 Centeras 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

01 00 00 -8 personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by

Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Centerareas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by Medical Centerpersonnel 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. The responsibility for coordinating and providing technical expertise for alarm panel manipulation will be provided by the general contractor and responsible subcontractor – the VA will not be responsible for managing device outages in the facility fire alarm panel.

I. Phasing:

1. The Medical Center must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure

01 00 00 -9 that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the

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 as indicated on the drawings.

J. Part of Bldg. 3B will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to

Contractor.

K. Building No. 3 will be occupied during performance of work but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. 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

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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.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

L. 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.

M. 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

01 00 00 -11 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 Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK

RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

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

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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.

N. 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.

O. 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.

P. 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.

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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 buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three, 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, 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

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

4).

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

They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by

Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. 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.

2. 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:

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1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the

Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored.

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

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the

Contractor and be removed by Contractor from 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 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

01 00 00 -16 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.

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.

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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 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 [Chief Engineer][Chief of Facilities Management] 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 at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit one set 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

01 00 00 -19 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.

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.

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h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and

Maintenance manuals.

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

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

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

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

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

B. Performance & Payment Bonds: The Performance & Payment

Bonds must remain effective throughout the construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the

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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

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

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service

Requirements:

E. Following oral or written notification by the Contracting

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

“Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period. Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within

4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within

8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

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

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

a) Code 1-Life Safety Systems

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Fire suppression systems.

Fire alarm system(s).

b) Code 1-Air Conditioning Systems

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

Air conditioning system not cooling properly.

c) Code 1 Doors

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

d) Code 3-Doors

Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e) Code 1-Electrical

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

Security lights.

Smoke detectors.

f) Code 2-Electrical

Power failure (no power to a room or part of building). Receptacle and lights not operational (in a room or part of building).

g) Code 1-Heat

Power failure affecting heat.

h) Code 1-Plumbing

Hot water heater failure.

2) Leaking water supply pipes

i) Code 2-Plumbing

Flush valves not operating properly

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Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

Toilet leaking at base.

j) Code 3- Plumbing

Leaky faucets.

k) Code 3-Interior

Floors damaged.

Paint chipping or peeling.

Casework damaged.

l) Code 1-Roof Leaks

Damage to property is occurring.

m) Code 3

All work not listed above.

F. 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

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Warranty Tags

Construction Contractor

Address

Telephone number

Warranty Contact

Address

Telephone number

Warranty response time priority code

1.13 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.

1.14 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

A. The Contractor shall, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, provide a plan desk and file storage within the work area where approved by the COR. The area shall be considered the field office.

B. The field office shall include a complete set of drawings and a project manual, shop drawings, and samples.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. 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:

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1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by

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.

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.

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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…