S02 Att1 SPECS 12.07.2016 676-14-110 Replace B402 Elevator.pdf

WVA Tomah Medical Center, WI Replace Existing and Provide Secondary

Elevators B-402, B-404 & B-406

Project 676-14-110 Bid Documents

December 7, 2016

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VA MEDICAL CENTER

TOMAH, WISCONSIN

SPECIFICATIONS

13605 1st Avenue North, Suite 100, Plymouth, MN 55441

Prepared in association with:

MEP Associates, LLC

LHB Corporation

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 11 Certifications 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 06-15 01 01 10 Infection Control 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-15 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14 01 42 19 Reference Standards 07-15 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-15 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-12

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-11 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 09-11 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 02-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-12 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 10-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 05-12 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06-13

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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07 84 00 Firestopping 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-15

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 09-15 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 10-15 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 06-12 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 10-14 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-13 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 10-11 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 10-15 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15 09 91 00 Painting 10-15

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 21 00 Electric Traction Elevators 09-11

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-15 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

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22 07 11 Plumbing Installation 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 13 00 Sanitary and Vent Piping 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 14 29 Sump Pumps 09-15 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 11-10

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-15 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 07-15 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-12 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 08-14 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 06-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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 Generation (NOT USED)

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CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS

The following Certifications apply to the applicable portions of this Project

Specification:

As to Architecture: As to Structural Engineering:

As to Mechanical Engineering: As to Electrical Engineering:

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

SHEET NO. SHEET TITLE

GENERAL SHEETS

GI101 COVER SHEET

GI102 DRAWING INDEX

GI103 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

GI104 SITE PLANS

GI105 ENLARGED SITE PLANS

GI106 DOOR & FRAME TYPES, DETAILS AND PARTITION TYPES

GI107 INFECTION CONTROL INFORMATION

GI108 INFECTION CONTROL DETAILS

GI201 SIGNAGE DETAILS

GI202 TEMPORARY SIGNAGE PLANS

SF100 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES AND SCHEDULES

FP001

FIRE PROTECTION GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND

SYMBOLS

MH001

MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

MH501 GENERAL MECHANICAL DETAILS - DUCTWORK

MP502 GENERAL MECHANICAL DETAILS - DUCTWORK

MP503 GENERAL MECHANICAL DETAILS - PIPING

MP504 GENERAL MECHANICAL DETAILS - CONTROLS

MP505 GENERAL MECHANICAL DETAILS - CONTROLS

MP506 GENERAL MECHANICAN DETAILS - CONTROLS

PL001 PLUMBING GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

PL201 PLUMBING ISOMETRIC

EL001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

BUILDING 402

402: GENERAL

402-GI101 BLDG 402 - INFECTION CONTROL PLANS – PHASE 1

402-GI102 BLDG 402 - INFECTION CONTROL PLANS – PHASE 2

402-GI103 BLDG 402 - INFECTION CONTROL PLANS – PHASE 3

402: ARCHITECTURAL

402-AD101 BLDG 402 – DEMOLITION PLANS

402-AD102 BLDG 402 - DEMOLITION PLANS

402-AS101 BLDG 402 – FLOOR PLANS AND SCHEDULES

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402-AS102 BLDG 402 – FLOOR PLANS, SCHEDULES AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

402-AS103 BLDG 402 – RELECTED CEILING PLANS

402-AS201 BLDG 402 – SIGNAGE PLANS

402-AS301 BLDG 402 – BUILDING SECTIONS

402-AS302 BLDG 402 – BUILDING SECTIONS

402: STRUCTURAL

402-SF101 BLDG 402 - FRAMING PLANS

402-SF102 BLDG 402 - STRUCTURAL SECTIONS

402: FIRE PROTECTION

402-FPD101 BLDG 402 – FIRE PROTECTION AND DEMOLITION PLANS

402-FP101 BLDG 402 – FIRE PROTECTION NEW PLANS

402: MECHANICAL

402-MD101 BLDG 402 – MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS - HVAC

402-MD102 BLDG 402 – MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS - HVAC

402-MH101 BLDG 402 – MECHANICAL PLANS - HVAC

402-MH102 BLDG 402 – MECHANICAL PLANS - HVAC

402-MH601 BLDG 402 – MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

402-MH602 BLDG 402 – MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

402-MH701 BLDG 402 – MECHANICAL CONTROL RISER DIAGRAM

402-MH702 BLDG 402 – MECHANICAL CONTROL RISER DIAGRAM

402: PLUMBING

402-PD101 BLDG 402 – PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLANS

402-PL101 BLDG 402 – PLUMBING NEW PLANS

402: ELECTRICAL

402-ED101

BLDG 402 – ELECTRICAL OVERALL CRAWLSPACE DEMOLITION

PLAN

402-ED102 BLDG 402 – ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

402-ED103

BLDG 402 – ELECTRICAL ATTIC LIGHTING AND POWER

DEMOLITION PLAN

402-E101 BLDG 402 – ELECTRICAL 1ST FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

402-EL101 BLDG 402 – ELECTRICAL LIGHTING AND POWER PLANS

402-EL102 BLDG 402 – ELECTRICAL ATTIC LIGHTING AND POWER PLAN

402-EY101

BLDG 402 – ELECTRICAL FIRE ALARM AND

TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLANS

402-EL601 BLDG 402 – ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES, RISERS AND DETAILS

BUILDING 404

404: GENERAL

404-GI101 BLDG 404 – INFECTION CONTROL PLANS – PHASE 1

404-GI102 BLDG 404 – INFECTION CONTROL PLANS – PHASE 2

404: ARCHITECTURAL

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404-AD101 BLDG 404 - DEMOLITION PLANS

404-AD102 BLDG 404 - DEMOLITION PLANS

404-AS101 BLDG 404 - FLOOR PLANS AND SCHEDULES

404-AS102

BLDG 404 - FLOOR PLANS, SCHEDULES AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

404-AS103 BLDG 404 – REFLECTED CEILING PLANS

404-AS201 BLDG 404 – SIGNAGE PLANS

404-AS301 BLDG 404 – BUILDING SECTIONS

404-AS302 BLDG 404 – BUILDING SECTIONS

404: STRUCTURAL

404-SF101 BLDG 404 - FRAMING PLANS

404-SF102 BLDG 404 – STRUCTURAL SECTIONS

404: FIRE PROTECTION

404-FPD101 BLDG 404 – FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLANS

404-FP101 BLDG 404 – FIRE PROTECTION NEW PLANS

404: MECHANICAL

404-MD101 BLDG 404 – MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS - HVAC

404-MD102 BLDG 404 – MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS - HVAC

404-MD103 BLDG 404 – MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS - HVAC

404-MD301 BLDG 404 – MECHANICAL SECTION VIEW PLAN - HVAC

404-MH101 BLDG 404 – MECHANICAL PLANS - HVAC

404-MH102 BLDG 404 – MECHANICAL PLANS - HVAC

404-MH103 BLDG 404 – MECHANICAL PLAN - HVAC

404-MH301 BLDG 404 – MECHANICAL SECTION VIEW PLAN - HVAC

404-MH401 BLDG 404 – MECHANICAL AREAS AFFECTED PLANS

404-MH601 BLDG 404 – MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

404-MH602 BLDG 404 – MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

404-MH701 BLDG 404 – MECHANICAL CONTROL RISER DIAGRAM

404: PLUMBING

404-PD101 BLDG 404 – PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLANS

404-PL101 BLDG 404 – PLUMBING NEW PLANS

404: ELECTRICAL

404-ED101 BLDG 404 – ELECTRICAL OVERALL CRAWLSPACE DEMOLITION

PLAN

404-ED102 BLDG 404 – ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

404-ED103 BLDG 404 – ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

404-E101 BLDG 404 – ELECTRICAL 1ST FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

404-EL101 BLDG 404 – ELECTRICAL LIGHITNG AND POWER PLANS

404-EL102 BLDG 404 – ELECTRICAL PLANS

404-EY101 BLDG 404 – ELECTRICAL FIRE ALARM AND

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404-EL601 BLDG 404 – ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES, RISERS AND DETAILS

BUILDING 406

406: GENERAL

406-GI101 BLDG 406 – INFECTION CONTROL PLANS – PHASE 1

406-GI102 BLDG 406 – INFECTION CONTROL PLANS – PHASE 2

406-GI103 BLDG 406 – INFECTION CONTROL PLANS – PHASE 3

406: ARCHITECTURAL

406-AD101 BLDG 406 - DEMOLITION PLANS

406-AD102 BLDG 406 - DEMOLITION PLANS

406-AS101 BLDG 406 - FLOOR PLANS AND SCHEDULES

406-AS102 BLDG 406 - FLOOR PLANS, SCHEDULES AND INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

406-AS103 BLDG 406 – REFLECTED CEILING PLANS

406-AS201 BLDG 406 – SIGNAGE PLANS

406-AS301 BLDG 406 - BUILDING SECTIONS

406-AS302 BLDG 406 - BUILDING SECTIONS

406: STRUCTURAL

406-SF101 BLDG 406 - FRAMING PLANS

406-SF102 BLDG 406 – STRUCTURAL SECTIONS

406: FIRE PROTECTION

406-FPD101 BLDG 406 – FIRE PROTECTION DEMOLITION PLANS

406-FP101 BLDG 406 – FIRE PROTECTION NEW PLANS

406: MECHANICAL

406-MD101 BLDG 406 – MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - HVAC

406-MD102 BLDG 406 – MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - HVAC

406-MD103 BLDG 406 – MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - HVAC

406-MH101 BLDG 406 – MECHANICAL PLANS - HVAC

406-MH102 BLDG 406 – MECHANICAL PLANS - HVAC

406-MH103 BLDG 406 – MECHANICAL PLANS - HVAC

406-MH601 BLDG 406 – MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

406-MH602 BLDG 406 – MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

406-MH603 BLDG 406 – MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

406-MH701 BLDG 406 – MECHANICAL CONTROL RISER DIAGRAMS

406: PLUMBING

406-PD101 BLDG 406 – PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLANS

406-PL101 BLDG 406 – PLUMBING NEW PLANS

406: ELECTRICAL

406-ED101

BLDG 406 – ELECTRICAL OVERALL CRAWLSPACE DEMOLITION

PLAN

406-ED102 BLDG 406 – ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

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406-ED103 BLDG 406 – ELECTRIC ATTIC LIGHTING AND POWER

DEMOLITION PLAN

406-E101 BLDG 406 – ELECTRICAL 1ST FLOOR OVERALL PLAN

406-EL101 BLDG 406 – ELECTRICAL LIGHTING AND POWER PLANS

406-EL102 BLDG 406 – ELECTRICAL ATTIC LIGHTING AND POWER PLAN

406-EY101 BLDG 406 – ELECTRICAL FIRE ALARM AND

406-EL601 BLDG 406 – ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES, RISERS AND DETAILS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA (NOT USED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES ............................. (NOT

USED) 16

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK (NOT USED)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE ............................ (NOT

USED) 17

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

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1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (NOT USED)

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS (NOT USED)

1.27 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT 25

(NOT USED)

1.28 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.29 SAFETY SIGN

1.30 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.31 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images (NOT USED)

1.32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS (NOT USED)

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1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety requirements and section 01 01 10, INFECTION CONTROL, for 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 two new elevators at Building

#402, two new elevators at Building #404 and two new elevators at

Building #406 as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Medical Center Engineering Officer

C. Offices of Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC, 13605 1st Avenue

North, Suite 100, Plymouth, MN 55441, 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 Resident Engineer 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 Resident Engineer.

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.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, Demo of existing and construction of two new elevators, elevator shafts and remodeling of surrounding space at Building #402 as indicated in Construction Documents.

B. ITEM II, Demo of existing and construction of two new elevators, elevator shafts and remodeling of surrounding space at Building #404 as indicated in Construction Documents.

C. ITEM III, Demo of existing and construction of two new elevators, elevator shafts and remodeling of surrounding space at Building #406 as indicated in Construction Documents.

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 arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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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.

C. Guards:

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

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR)

Resident Engineer 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.

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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.

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

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01 00 00 -5 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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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 Resident Engineer 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

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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 Resident Engineer. 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. Phasing:

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

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Resident

Engineer with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the

Resident Engineer two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in

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01 00 00 -7 successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center Director, Resident Engineer and Contractor, as follows:

I. All Buildings 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.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding Subparagraph 1 will NOT be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

3. At each building there will be one elevator available for staff and public use at all times. General summary of phasing as follows

(Contractor to coordinate with VA):

a. Building #402: Phasing of elevator work (new Elevator #1 and new

Elevator #2) – including all electrical, mechanical, communications and structural work.

i. Phase 1: Existing Elevator to remain operational as work is done for new Elevator #2. Install Elevator #2 to fully operational status.

ii. Phase 2: Elevator #2 to remain operational and available to the staff and public as work is done on Elevator #1.

iii. Phase 3: Remove existing elevator and shaft and remodel to new room designation.

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b. Building #404: Phasing of elevator work (new Elevator #1 and new

Elevator #2) – including all electrical, mechanical, communications and structural work.

i. Part 1: Existing Elevator to remain operational as work is done for new Elevator #1. Demolish stairs and area around new shaft area for Elevator #1. Construct Elevator #1 hoistway shaft. Install Elevator #1 to fully operational status.

ii. Part 2: Elevator #1 to remain operational and available to the staff and public as work is done on Elevator #2. Remove elevator equipment from existing elevator machine room. Remove existing elevator shaft walls and construct new shaft walls in new locations and complete construction as per drawings.

Install Elevator #2 to fully operational status.

c. Building #406: Phasing of elevator work (new Elevator #1 and new

Elevator #2) – including all electrical, mechanical, communications and structural work.

i. Phase 1: Existing Elevator to remain operational as work is done for new Elevator #2. Install Elevator #2 to fully operational status.

ii. Phase 2: Elevator #2 to remain operational and available to the staff and public as work is done on Elevator #1.

iii. Phase 3: Remove existing elevator and shaft and remodel to new room designation.

4. Each Building (#402, #404 and #406) will close off the Main Building Entry (found at all elevator lobby areas) to staff and the public for the entire duration of the construction. This Main Building

Entry is to be used for construction purposes. Materials may be brought into the building through this entry and/or through circular gable window. There will be no elevator service available for construction – see above elevator usage.

J. 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.

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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 Resident

Engineer.

K. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

L. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Medical

Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Resident Engineer.

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 Resident Engineer [Chief

Engineer or Chief of Facilities Management]. 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

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COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

Resident Engineer, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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 Resident Engineer.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of Resident Engineer. 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.

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

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:

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1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

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

Engineer.

O. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Resident Engineer. 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 Resident Engineer and a representative of VA

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

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

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

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

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

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

Resident Engineer and/or Supply Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or

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01 00 00 -12 replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE

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

852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and Resident Engineer 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:

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

Resident Engineer.

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.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors 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 and capacitors 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 Medical Center's Chief.

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

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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

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

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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 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.

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1.10 RESTORATION

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

Resident Engineer. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the Resident

Engineer 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.

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-(NOT USED)

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES-(NOT USED)

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK-(NOT USED)

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the Resident Engineer's 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 Resident

Engineer [Chief Engineer][Chief of Facilities Management] within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Resident Engineer.

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical

Center property and, when authorized by the Resident Engineer, 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.

B. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.16 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE -(NOT USED)

1.17 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 Resident

Engineer in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and following provisions, the Resident Engineer 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

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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 personnel. Boiler water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

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D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired replaced by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS

A. Use of existing elevators for handling building materials and

Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1. Contractor makes all arrangements with the Resident Engineer for use of elevators. The Resident Engineer will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition.