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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Department of Veterans Affairs Wilkes-Barre VAMC

Upgrade Plumbing VA Project No. 693-15-101

100% CD

February 25, 2022

Prepared by:

Apogee Consulting Group, PA

1151 Kildaire Farm Road Cary, NC 27511

Wilkes-Barre VAMC February 25, 2022 Upgrade Plumbing 100% CD Wilkes-Barre, PA Project No. 693-15-101

King Choy, RA Registered Architect

Paul L. Holloway, PE Mechanical Engineer

Joshua D. Meier, PE Electrical Engineer

Brian Moskow, PE Structural Engineer

DocuSign Envelope ID: E573847E-4FAC-42B0-88CE-7DDB1F95947E

2/23/2022

2/24/2022

2/23/2022

2/23/2022

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 Sam Form 696: Contractor’s Quality Control Report 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 04-19 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

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07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 02-16 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 08-16 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08-19 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage (Verify if VA to Provide & Install?) 10-15 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

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22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15 22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 12-16 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 22 67 23 Water Distribution System Monitoring Panel and

Controller

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 08-17

23 05 41 Noise & Vibration Control for HVAC Piping & Equipment 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12 23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 05-11 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

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 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

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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 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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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

G-001 COVER 1 9

G-100 GENERAL INFORMATION, ARCHITECTURAL

SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND NOTES

2 9

G-101 ICRA NOTES AND DETAILS 3 9

G-102 ENLARGED RESTROOM ICRA PLANS 4 9

G-103 ENLARGED RESTROOM ICRA PLANS 5 9

G-104 ENLARGED CHASE ICRA PLANS 6 9

G-105 SOUTHWEST SECOND FLOOR ENLARGED ICRA

PLAN

7 9

G-106 SOUTHWEST THIRD FLOOR ENLARGED ICRA

PLAN

8 9

G-107 ELEVENTH FLOOR ENLARGED ICRA PLAN 9 9

STRUCTURAL

S101 PLANS 1 7

S102 PLANS 2 7

S201 ELEVATIONS 3 7

S202 SECTIONS 4 7

S301 DETAILS 5 7

S302 DETAILS 6 7

S303 DETAILS 7 7

ARCHITECTURAL

AD100 GROUND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 1 35

AD101 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 2 35

A-502 BATHROOM DETAILS 3 35

AD102 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 4 35

AD103 THIRD FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 5 35

AD104 FOURTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 6 35

AD105 FIFTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 7 35

AD106 SIXTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 8 35

AD107 SEVENTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 9 35

AD108 EIGHTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 10 35

AD110 TENTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 11 35

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AD111 ELEVENTH FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 12 35

A-100 GROUND FLOOR PLAN 13 35

A-101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN 14 35

A-102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN 15 35

A-103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN 16 35

A-104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN 17 35

A-105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN 18 35

A-106 SIXTH FLOOR PLAN 19 35

A-107 SEVENTH FLOOR PLAN 20 35

A-108 EIGHTH FLOOR PLAN 21 35

A-110 TENTH FLOOR PLAN 22 35

A-111 ELEVENTH FLOOR PLAN 23 35

A-402 DEMO ENLARGED PLANS 24 35

A-403 ENLARGED DEMO CEILING PLANS 25 35

A-404 ENLARGED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN 26 35

A-405 ENLARGED BATHROOM PLANS AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

27 35

A-406 ENLARGED BATHROOM PLANS AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

28 35

A-407 ENLARGED BATHROOM PLANS AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

29 35

A-501 PARTITION TYPES 30 35

A-601 SCHEDULES, ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS 31 35

AT101 NEW TOWER PLANS 32 35

AT201 EXTERIOR TOWER ELEVATION AND DETAIL 33 35

AT302 WALL SECTION DETAILS 34 35

AT501 TOWER DETAILS 35 35

PLUMBING

P-001 PLUMBING GENERAL INFORMATION 1 70

P-002 FACILITY KEY PLAN, SCOPE OF WORK AND

PHASING NOTES

2 70

PD100.1 GROUND FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER

DEMOLITION PARTIAL PLAN -

CENTER/EAST/KITCHEN - STAGE I

3 70

PD100.2 GROUND FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER

DEMOLITION PARTIAL PLAN - BOILER

PLANT/LAUNDRY - STAGE I

4 70

PD101.1 FIRST FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER

DEMOLITION PLAN - WEST/CENTER -

STAGE I

5 70

PD102.1 SECOND FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER

DEMOLITION PLAN - WEST/CENTER -

STAGE I

6 70

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PD103.1 THIRD FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER

DEMOLITION PLAN - WEST/CENTER -

STAGE I

7 70

PD104.1 FOURTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER PARTIAL

DEMOLITION PLAN - WEST/CENTER -

STAGE I

8 70

PD105.1 FIFTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER

DEMOLITION PARTIAL PLAN -

WEST/CENTER - STAGE I

9 70

PD106.1 SIXTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER PARTIAL

DEMOLITION PLAN - WEST/CENTER -

STAGE I

10 70

PD107.1 SEVENTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER

DEMOLITION PARTIAL PLAN -

WEST/CENTER - STAGE I

11 70

PD108.1 EIGHTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER PARTIAL

DEMOLITION PLAN - WEST/CENTER -

STAGE I

12 70

PD110.1 TENTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER PARTIAL

DEMOLITION PLAN - WEST/CENTER -

STAGE I

13 70

PD111.1 ELEVENTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER

DEMOLITION PLAN - STAGE I

14 70

P-100.1 GROUND FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

NORTH

15 70

P-100.2 GROUND FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

EAST/KITCHEN

16 70

P-100.3 GROUND FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

WEST/CENTER

17 70

P-100.4 GROUND FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

BOILER PLANT/LAUNDRY

18 70

P-100.5 GROUND FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

WAREHOUSE

19 70

P-100.6 GROUND FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

AMBULATORY CARE

20 70

P-101.1 FIRST FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

NORTH

21 70

P-101.2 FIRST FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

EAST

22 70

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P-101.3 FIRST FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

WEST/CENTER

23 70

P-101.4 FIRST FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

BOILER PLANT

24 70

P-101.5 FIRST FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

CLC

25 70

P-101.6 FIRST FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

AMBULATORY CARE

26 70

P-102.1 SECOND FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

NORTH

27 70

P-102.2 SECOND FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

EAST

28 70

P-102.3 SECOND FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

WEST/CENTER

29 70

P-102.4 SECOND FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

AMBULATORY CARE

30 70

P-102.5 SECOND FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

CLC

31 70

P-103.1 THIRD FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

NORTH

32 70

P-103.2 THIRD FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

EAST

33 70

P-103.3 THIRD FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

WEST/CENTER

34 70

P-103.4 THIRD FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

AMBULATORY CARE

35 70

P-103.5 THIRD FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

CLC

36 70

P-104.1 FOURTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

NORTH

37 70

P-104.2 FOURTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

EAST

38 70

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P-104.3 FOURTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

WEST/CENTER

39 70

P-104.4 FOURTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PLAN -

AMBULATORY CARE

40 70

P-104.5 FOURTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

DEMOLITION STAGE II PARTIAL PLAN -

CLC

41 70

P-105.1 FIFTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND STAGE

II DEMOLITION PARTIAL PLAN -

WEST/CENTER, NORTH

42 70

P-105.2 FIFTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND STAGE

II DEMOLITION PARTIAL PLAN - EAST

43 70

P-106.1 SIXTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND STAGE

II DEMOLITION PARTIAL PLAN -

WEST/CENTER

44 70

P-106.2 SIXTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND STAGE

II DEMOLITION PARTIAL PLAN - EAST

45 70

P-107.1 SEVENTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

STAGE II DEMOLITION PARTIAL PLAN -

WEST/CENTER

46 70

P-107.2 SEVENTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

STAGE II DEMOLITION PARTIAL PLAN -

EAST

47 70

P-108.1 EIGHTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

STAGE II DEMOLITION PARTIAL PLAN -

WEST/CENTER

48 70

P-108.2 EIGHTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND

STAGE II DEMOLITION PARTIAL PLAN -

EAST

49 70

P-110.1 TENTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND STAGE

II DEMOLITION PARTIAL PLAN -

WEST/CENTER

50 70

P-110.2 TENTH FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER AND STAGE

II DEMOLITION PARTIAL PLAN - EAST

51 70

P-111.1 ELEVENTH FLOOR PLUMBING AND STAGE II

DEMOLITION PLAN

52 70

P-401 ENLARGED GG-4 PUMP ROOM PLUMBING

PLANS

53 70

P-402 ENLARGED GG-4 PUMP ROOM PLUMBING

PLANS

54 70

P-403 ENLARGED MIXING STATIONS PLUMBING

PLANS

55 70

P-404 ENLARGED MIXING STATIONS PLUMBING

PLANS

56 70

P-405 ENLARGED MIXING STATIONS PLUMBING

PLANS - NORTH WING

57 70

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P-406 ENLARGED PLUMBING PLANS 58 70

P-407 ENLARGED PLUMBING PLANS 59 70

P-408 ENLARGED PLUMBING PLANS 60 70

P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS 61 70

P-502 PLUMBING DETAILS 62 70

P-503 PLUMBING DETAILS 63 70

P-504 PLUMBING DETAILS 64 70

P-505 PLUMBING CONTROLS 65 70

P-506 PLUMBING CONTROLS 66 70

P-601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES 67 70

P-901 DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAM -

DEMOLITION STAGE I

68 70

P-902 DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAM - NEW

WORK

69 70

P-903 DOMESTIC WATER RISER DIAGRAM -

DEMOLITION STAGE II

70 70

MECHANICAL

M-001 MECHANICAL GENERAL INFORMATION 1 6

M-101 MECHANICAL RENOVATED BATHROOM WORK 2 6

M-102 MECHANICAL RENOVATED BATHROOM AND

TOWER WORK

3 6

M-401 ENLARGED MECHANICAL PLANS 4 6

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS 5 6

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES 6 6

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOL

LEGENDS

1 18

E-002 ELECTRICAL ABBREVIATIONS AND RISER 2 18

E-401 ELECTRICAL TOILET ENLARGEMENTS 3 18

E-402 ELECTRICAL TOILET ENLARGEMENTS 4 18

E-403 ELECTRICAL TOILET ENLARGEMENTS 5 18

E-404 ELECTRICAL TOILET ENLARGEMENTS 6 18

E-405 ELECTRICAL TOILET ENLARGEMENTS 7 18

E-406 ELECTRICAL TOILET ENLARGEMENTS 8 18

E-407 ELECTRICAL TOILET ENLARGEMENTS 9 18

E-408 ELECTRICAL TOILET ENLARGEMENTS 10 18

E-409 ELECTRICAL TOILET ENLARGEMENTS 11 18

E-410 ELECTRICAL TOILET ENLARGEMENTS 12 18

E-411 ELECTRICAL TOILET ENLARGEMENTS 13 18

E-412 ELECTRICAL POWER ENLARGEMENTS 14 18

E-413 ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENLARGEMENTS 15 18

E-414 ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENLARGEMENTS 16 18

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Wilkes-Barre Upgrade Plumbing

Phase 3 as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C. Offices of Apogee Consulting Group, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

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

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

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: To upgrade all the domestic water piping systems within the facility and demolition and renovation of multiple bathrooms, plus the construction of a domestic water riser tower. Work includes general construction, alterations, walks, grading, drainage, asbestos abatement, and necessary removal of existing structures and certain other items.

ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on

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01 00 00 -2 this project including all materials and labor indicated in the drawings and specifications.

ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including all materials and labor indicated in the drawings and specifications.

ITEM IV, Plumbing and Fire Protection Work: Work shall include all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Plumbing and Fire Protection construction work on this project including all materials and labor indicated in the drawings and specifications.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

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

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

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

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

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C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

D. Key Control:

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

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.

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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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.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

2. A limited number of (2 to 5) permits shall be issued for General

Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

B. 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

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01 00 00 -5 local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

E. Workmen 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.

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 as 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. Phasing, Shutdowns, and Scheduling:

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

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The schedule shall be provided to the

COR. The individual who develops the schedule (the Scheduler) is permitted to be employed by the General Contractor, or may be hired by

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01 00 00 -6 the General Contractor. The Scheduler must be an individual who has qualifications as a construction project scheduler and must have experience with construction project scheduling in commercial or federal projects for a minimum of ten (10) years. Qualifications of the scheduler must be submitted for approval. As part of the qualifications, submit a list of successful projects completed within the last five (5) years, of similar scope to this project.

The work to be outlined in the schedule shall include, but not be limited to: Demolition of existing piping, equipment and fixtures shown on the drawings as being demolished; installation of new piping, equipment and fixtures; renovation of existing bathrooms shown on the drawings as being renovated; all required shutdowns of existing services and utilities and tie-ins to existing utilities. As part of the initial schedule, provide a list of required shutdowns and the required date of the shutdown. It is understood, however, that due to changes that occur over the course of a project, the required date of a shutdown may change. The final request for a shutdown must be submitted to the COR no less than two weeks (fourteen calendar days) prior to the requested date of the shutdown. Any additional expenses incurred by the General Contractor or any of the Subcontractors due failure to comply with the shutdown request date timeframe shall be borne by the General Contractor or Subcontractor. Change orders will not be permitted. As part of any shutdown request, submit drawings to the COR detailing the extent of the systems affected by the shutdown, the location of any cutting and tie-ins, and all other information relevant for the shutdown. No less than three (3) work days prior to the shutdown, the Contractor must have all materials and tools ready and must present them to the COR as proof that the Contractor is prepared for the shutdown and has all required inventory.

The schedule shall be developed at the beginning of the project prior to any demolition or new work being performed. The schedule shall be updated weekly, with changes emphasized. Weekly meetings shall be held with the COR. The Scheduler must be present at these meetings and shall present the updated schedule with redline markups indicating changes from the previous week.

The schedule of shall include approximate phasing dates on which the

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COR two weeks (fourteen calendar days) in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the COR and Contractor.

The following suggested phasing plan is for work in the main mechanical room (CG-4) only and is solely intended to aid the Contractor in developing the phasing plan:

• Stage I Demolition: Demolish existing inactive piping that was installed during previous plumbing replacement projects.

• Stage I New Work: Connect new house tank pumps that were installed in previous projects to existing active piping serving the building. Install valves to allow for seamless transition from old piping system to new piping system (new piping system to be installed in later phase). Perform startup, testing and commissioning on the pumps.

• Stage IA Demolition: Demolish the original house tank pumps.

• Stage II New Work: Install new water heaters in the location of the demolished house tank pumps. Install new domestic water piping in mechanical room. Install piping up to the point of connection to house tank pumps. Connect piping to new water heaters. Connect new piping to existing domestic hot water booster pump system installed in previous project.

• Stage II Demolition Work: Demolish existing water heaters and existing (original) piping.

H. All buildings will be occupied during performance of work. Most work will be required to be done after hours. COR approval is required prior to work being done in an occupied area during operating hours.

Coordinate all work with the COR.

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

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01 00 00 -8 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.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

J. 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.

K. 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.

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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 the 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, 14 days in advance of proposed interruption.

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

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

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 21 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.

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

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01 00 00 -10 spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. 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.

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR and a representative of VA Supply Service, of areas of 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 Government.

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01 00 00 -11 the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR

52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags 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.

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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.

4. PCB Transformers: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers. The transformers shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the

Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal

Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic

Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the COR.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261........Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

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

Waste

40 CFR 263........Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761........PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172........Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

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

49 CRR 173........Subpart A General

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

Transportation

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

TSCA..............Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-

PCB-7

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, 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.

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical

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01 00 00 -14 center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

- Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

- Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.//

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

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

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

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

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

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of existing drawings, as well as site investigations by the Engineer, Architect and the Design Team.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the COR at the VA Medical Center, and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of

Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

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1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and…