P01 Specifications 600-17-118.pdf

HVAC Upgrades for Reusable Medical Equipment Rooms

Veterans Administration Medical Center Long Beach, California

VA Project No. 600-17-118

SPECIFICATIONS

September 23, 2021

HVAC Upgrades for Reusable Medical Equipment Rooms

Veterans Administration Medical Center Long Beach, California

VA Project No. 600-17-118

SPECIFICATIONS

September 23, 2021

VALB HVAC RME MECHANICAL UPGRADE 01-21

DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN’S AFFAIRS IFC | SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

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1.1 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

A. Architect:

1. Davy Architecture

2. License – Eric Davy, Architect, California #C-14152

3. Responsible for Spec Sections as noted on Table of Contents (TOC).

B. Structural Engineer:

1. Aark Engineering

2. License – Aaron Steele, Structural Engineer, California S4948

C. Mechanical Engineer:

1. Salas O’Brien Engineering Inc.

2. License – Farzad Tadayon, Mechanical Engineer, California M29230

D. Electrical Engineer:

1. Coffman Engineering Inc.

2. License – Joseph Scott Dews, Jr., Electrical Engineer, California 19041

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES AUTHOR DATE

COVER VOLUME 1 – DIVISIONS 00 THRU 48

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 07 Seals Page* DAVY 09-21

00 01 10 Table of Contents DAVY 09-21

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets DAVY 09-21

00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Material Information* DAVY 09-21

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements DAVY 09-21

01 10 00 Summary* DAVY 09-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules DAVY 09-21

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples DAVY 09-21

01 35 26 Safety Requirements DAVY 09-21

01 45 00 Quality Control DAVY 09-21

01 45 35 Special Inspections AARK 09-21

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls DAVY 09-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage DAVY 09-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management DAVY 09-21

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements DAVY 09-21

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements DAVY 09-21

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition DAVY 09-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (NOT USED)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications AARK 09-21

DIVISION 06 – WOOD PLASTICS COMPOSITES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation DAVY 09-21

07 84 13 Firestopping DAVY 09-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants DAVY 09-21

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES AUTHOR DATE

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames DAVY 09-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames DAVY 09-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware DAVY 09-21

08 80 00 Glazing DAVY 09-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing DAVY 09-21

09 29 00 Gypsum Board DAVY 09-21

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling DAVY 09-21

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings DAVY 09-21

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories DAVY 09-21

09 91 00 Painting DAVY 09-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

AARK 09-21

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING (NOT USED)

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC SOB 09-21

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

SOB 09-21

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC SOB 09-21

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems SOB 09-21

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping SOB 09-21

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings SOB 09-21

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units SOB 09-21

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets SOB 09-21

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations CE 09-21

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables CE 09-21

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems CE 09-21

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SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES AUTHOR DATE

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems CE 09-21

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems CE 09-21

26 51 00 Interior Lighting CE 09-21

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (NOT

USED)

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER (NOT USED)

FOOTNOTES

* Asterisk denotes Spec Section from non-VA source

AUTHOR ABBREVIATIONS

DAVY Davy Architecture

AARK AARK Engineers

CE Coffman Engineers, Inc.

SOB Salas O’Brien

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI 001 COVER SHEET

GI 002 GENERAL NOTES

ARCHITECTURAL

A100 OVERALL SITE PLAN

A101 BUILDING 1 – LEVEL 1 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A102 BUILDING 1 – LEVEL 3 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A103 BUILDING 2 – LEVEL 2 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A104 BUILDING 7 – LEVEL 2 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A105 BUILDING 126 – LEVEL 1 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A106 BUILDING 126 – LEVEL 2 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A107 BUILDING 126 – LEVEL 6 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A108 BUILDING 126 – LEVEL 7 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A109 BUILDING 126 – LEVEL 8 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A110 BUILDING 126 – LEVEL 9 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A111 BUILDING 126 – LEVEL 10 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A112 BUILDING 126 – LEVEL 11 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A113 BUILDING 150 – LEVEL 1 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A114 BUILDING 150 – LEVEL 1 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A115 BUILDING 150 – LEVEL 2 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A116 BUILDING 150 – LEVEL 2 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A117 BUILDING 161 – LEVEL 1 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A118

A119

BUILDING 164 – LEVEL 2 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

BUILDING 164 – LEVEL 3 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

A201 BLDG 1 ENLARGED PLANS: S102G

A202 BLDG 1 ENLARGED PLANS: 303

A203 BLDG 1 ENLARGED PLANS: 310 / 310A / 310B

A204 BLDG 2 ENLARGED PLANS: N123

A205 BLDG 2 ENLARGED PLANS: N124 / N125 / N126

A206 BLDG 7 ENLARGED PLANS: 200E

00 01 15 - 2

A207 BLDG 7 ENLARGED PLANS: 208

A208 BLDG 7 ENLARGED PLANS: 213

A209 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: E127

A210 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: E167 / E159B

A211 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: E167A

A212 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: W163B

A213 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: W147

A214 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: W148B

A215 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: W131J

A216 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: W131E / W131F

A217 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: W251

A218 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: W254

A219 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: 643

A220 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: 646

A221 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: 715D

A222 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: 809

A223 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: 918

A224 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: 919

A225 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: 924

A226 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: 944A

A227 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: 1009

A228 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: 1028

A229 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: 1050A / 1050B / E1050

A230 BLDG 126 ENLARGED PLANS: 1118

A231 BLDG 150 ENLARGED PLANS: T127

A232 BLDG 150 ENLARGED PLANS: U106

A233 BLDG 150 ENLARGED PLANS: U115

A234 BLDG 150 ENLARGED PLANS: V115

A235 BLDG 150 ENLARGED PLANS: V205

A236 BLDG 161 ENLARGED PLANS: 130

A237 BLDG 164 ENLARGED PLANS: 278 / 273

A238 BLDG 164 ENLARGED PLANS: 378 / 373

A900

A901

A902

A903

SUSPENDED CEILING DETAILS

SUSPENDED CEILING DETAILS

SUSPENDED ACT CEILING DETAILS

SUSPENDED GYP BD CEILING DETAILS

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A904

A905

SUSPENDED GYP BD CEILING DETAILS

FRAMED GYP BD CEILING DETAILS

A906 DETAILS AND DOOR SCHEDULE

STRUCTURAL

S001 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND DETAILS

PLUMBING

HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR

CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

MI001 MECHANICAL LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

MI002 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MI003 MECHANICAL DETAILS

MI004 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M101 MECHANICAL BUILDING 1 LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN

M102 MECHANICAL BUILDING 1 LEVEL 3 FLOOR PLAN

M103 MECHANICAL BUILDING 2 LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN

M104 MECHANICAL BUILDING 7 LEVEL 2 FLOOR PLAN

M105 MECHANICAL BUILDING 126 LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN

M106 MECHANICAL BUILDING 126 LEVEL 2 FLOOR PLAN

M107 MECHANICAL BUILDING 126 LEVEL 6 FLOOR PLAN

M108 MECHANICAL BUILDING 126 LEVEL 7 FLOOR PLAN

M109 MECHANICAL BUILDING 126 LEVEL 8 FLOOR PLAN

M110 MECHANICAL BUILDING 126 LEVEL 9 FLOOR PLAN

M111 MECHANICAL BUILDING 126 LEVEL 10 FLOOR PLAN

M112 MECHANICAL BUILDING 126 LEVEL 11 FLOOR PLAN

M113 MECHANICAL BUILDING 150 LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN

M114 MECHANICAL BUILDING 150 LEVEL 2 FLOOR PLAN

M115 MECHANICAL BUILDING 161 LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN

M116 MECHANICAL BUILDING 164 LEVEL 2 FLOOR PLAN

M117 MECHANICAL BUILDING 164 LEVEL 3 FLOOR PLAN

M201 MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 1 FLOOR PLANS - S102G

M202 MECHANICAL BUILDING 1 FLOOR PLANS – 303

00 01 15 - 4

M203 MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 1 FLOOR PLANS - 310 / 310A /

310B

M204 MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 2 FLOOR PLANS - N123

M205 MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 2 FLOOR PLANS - N124 / N125 /

N126

M206 MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 7 FLOOR PLANS - 200E

M207 MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 7 FLOOR PLANS - 208

M208 MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 7 FLOOR PLANS - 213

M209 MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS - E127

M210 MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -159B, E167

M211 MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -E167A

M212 MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -W163B

M213 MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -W147

M214 MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -W148B

M215 MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -W131J

M216 MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -W131E /

W131F

M217

M218

M219

M220

M221

M222

M223

M224

M225

M226

M227

M228

M229

M230

M231

M232

M233

M234

M235

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -W251

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -W254

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -643

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -646

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -715D

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -809

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -918

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -919

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -924

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -944A

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -1009

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS -1028

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS 1050B / 1050A

/ E1050

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 126 FLOOR PLANS - E1118

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 150 FLOOR PLANS - T127

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 150 FLOOR PLANS - U106

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 150 FLOOR PLANS - U115

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 150 FLOOR PLANS - V115

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 150 FLOOR PLANS - V205

00 01 15 - 5

M236

M237

M238

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 161 FLOOR PLANS – 130

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 164 LEVEL 2 FLOOR PLANS – 273

/ 278

MECHANICAL ENLARGED BUILDING 164 LEVEL 3 FLOOR PLANS – 373

/ 378

ELECTRICAL

E001

E101

SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 1 LEVEL 1

E102 OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 1 LEVEL 3

E103 OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 2 LEVEL 1

E104 OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 7 LEVEL 2

E105 OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 126 LEVEL 1

E106 OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 126 LEVEL 2

E107 OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 126 LEVEL 6

E108 OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 126 LEVEL 7

E109 OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 126 LEVEL 8

E110 OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 126 LEVEL 9

E111 OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 126 LEVEL 10

E112 OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 126 LEVEL 11

E113 OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 150 LEVEL 1

E114 OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 150 LEVEL 2

E115 OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 161 LEVEL 1

E116 OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 164 LEVEL 2

E117 OVERALL ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN – BUILDING 164 LEVEL 3

E201 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN S102G

E202 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 303

E203 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 310A

E204 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN N123

E205 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN N124

E206 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 200E

E207 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 208

E208 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 213

E209 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN E127

00 01 15 - 6

E210 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN E167

E211 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN E167A

E212 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN W163B

E213 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN W147

E214 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN W148B

E215 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN W131J

E216 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN W131E

E217 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN W251

E218 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN W254

E219 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 643

E220 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN E646

E221 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 715D

E222 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 809

E223 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 918

E224 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 919

E225 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 924

E226 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 944A

E227 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 1009

E228 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 1028

E229 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 1050B

E230 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN E1118

E231 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN T127

E232 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN U106

E233 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN U115

E234 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN V115

E235 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN V205

E236 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 130

E237 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 278

E238 ENLARGED ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN & LIGHTING PLAN 378

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EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

Section 00 31 26

1.1 EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

A. This Document with its referenced attachments is part of the

Procurement and Contracting Requirements for Project. They provide

Owner's information for Bidders' convenience and are intended to supplement rather than serve in lieu of Bidders' own investigations.

They are made available for Bidders' convenience and information but are not a warranty of existing conditions. This Document and its attachments are not part of the Contract Documents.

B. An existing internal environmental report is available for viewing in its entirety upon request.

C. Related Requirements:

1. Demolition specification sections.

2. Instructions to bidders.

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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 600-17-118, HVAC RME Upgrade and Architectural / Engineering Renovations as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C. Offices of Davy Architecture. 1053 10th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101, as

Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the

Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting

Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, RME ROOMS HVAC UPGRADE: Work includes general construction, alterations, and necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security 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.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

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. There will be no parking issued for General Contractor and its employees. Contractor to coordinate with VA Medical Center Facility

Manager for alternate arrangements.

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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) 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 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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

H. Building(s) 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

Veterans Affairs personnel and patients through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, lighting etc. to facilitate patient and staff access.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of

Veterans Affairs so that Medical Center operations will continue during the construction period.

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I. 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.

J. 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 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

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

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

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

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

K. 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.

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

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

M. 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.

N. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate

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with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workers shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

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 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 buildings.

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

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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-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. 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.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are 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.

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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.

B. 40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

C. 40 CFR 262 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

D. 40 CFR 263 Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste

E. 40 CFR 761 PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

F. 49 CFR 172 Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous Material

Communications Regulations

G. 49 CFR 173 Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

H. 49 CRR 173 Subpart A General

I. 49 CFR 173 Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

J. 49 CFR 173 Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and

Preparation

K. TSCA Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7//

1.10 RESTORATION

L. 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.

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

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repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

N. 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.

O. 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).

1.9 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.10 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 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

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invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

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

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

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

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

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

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

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

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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 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

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of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor.

This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

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

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

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 Doors

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

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

d) Code 3-Doors

1) Overhead doors not operational.

2) Interior/exterior personnel doors or hardware not functioning properly.

e) Code 1-Electrical

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

1600 hours).

2) Security lights.

3) Smoke detectors.

f) 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).

g) Code 3-Electrical

1) Exterior lights not operational.

h) Code 1-Gas

1) Leaks and pipeline breaks.

i) Code 1-Heat

1) Power failure affecting heat.

j) Code 1-Plumbing

1) Hot water heater failure.

2) Leaking water supply pipes

k) Code 2-Plumbing

1) Flush valves not operating properly

2) Fixture drain, supply line or any water pipe leaking.

3) Toilet leaking at base.

l) Code 3- Plumbing

1) Leaky faucets.

m) Code 3-Interior

1) Floors damaged.

2) Paint chipping or peeling.

3) Casework damaged.

n) Code 1-Roof Leaks

1) Damage to property is occurring.

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o) Code 2-Water (Exterior)

1) No water to facility.

p) Code 2-Water (Hot)

1) No hot water in portion of building listed.

q) Code 3

1) 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 one 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.

G.

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 priority code

1.11 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.

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1.12 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:

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.

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

Boilers, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating

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personnel. Boiler water must be given…